I was in town from LA for one night for work and my trunk latch broke. It completely fell apart and the car could not close for me to safely drive home. Thomas did an amazing job of finding all the pieces that had fallen into a "cavity" of the car (like not where the spare tire is) without needing to dismantle my whole car, and he somehow put it back together so it was very safe and secure again. Two other shops turned away my minor repair because they were too busy, but here on a Friday, they squeezed it in here and did a great job! I will definitely come back here should I ever have a car problem in this area again. :) read more

Appreciate the time staff takes to explain the work performed and the readiness to answer any question I had. Also appreciate provision of old parts and demonstration for need repair and/or replacement. I feel very comfortable leaving my car in their hands and have recommended them to friends and family. read more

First time at this shop, brought my wife's wrangler because it's a piece of shit Chrysler, 2020 with 60k miles. Oil cooler leaking, 2 coil packs not working, spark plugs fouled, and valve cover gaskets leaking as well as the plastic radiator cap leaking. I was sold what I needed at a fair price. Shop stayed in communication, was given an estimate which was the price I ended up paying. They showed me all the old parts including gaskets. Are they the cheapest around? No, but if you want quality work you have to pay for it. I'm pissed at Chrysler and will never buy another one but the shop I will go back to again and I don't say that lightly. I usually do my own work precisely because I don't trust people to work on my stuff. read more

I took my car to Emil's shop for a small fix. He was incredibly kind and quickly fixed the issue. He even went above and beyond to fix a small broken piece on my gear shift at no extra charge. Truly a great mechanic and I would highly recommend anyone I know to his garage. Thank you, Emil! read more

Best mechanics in Southern California. I highly recommend this shop over any dealership. Quality work and results they stand behind. Not your average private mechanic shop. read more

Best mechanics I have felt with in 36 years. Went above and beyond. Had a minor hiccup and they completely handled it with grace. read more

I have taken several of my cars here and always have outstanding service and competitive pricing from Emil. I had the front suspension replaced on my wife's Ford Flex. Installed brakes and rotors on my Chevy Silverado. I just recently had them replace my shocks with the BILSTEIN B8 5100 Ride Height Adjustable shocks in the front to accommodate my 2.5 level kit the front. and 5100 BILSTEIN shocks with a 1"inch block in the rear. Couldn't be happier. I may have to replace the upper control arms soon and if I do, I will be taking it here without question. Thanks Guys! read more

Bloch & Shelton Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

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My car blew its head gasket a while back and I tried calling several other mechanics in the area for quotes. Other mechanics couldn't take the job, said I would have to wait a couple of weeks before they would accept my car, and also charged me $3k+. Called Bloch & Shelton and they allowed me to bring my car in the same day, quoted me and worked it down to $1.6k, replaced other parts that were going out, and overall did a fantastic job on my car. The mechanics actually care about your car and its health rather than making money off of you. I was financially unstable at the time I went to them and not only did they give me a discount on the head gasket job, but also changed a bunch of parts, cut prices down to the point where labor wasn't included, and made sure that my car was safe for the road. The mechanics here are very caring and I had a great experience! Replaced about 12 gaskets and parts in total that were going out and showed me all the work they did to my car. Overall was a great experience, everyone working there is understanding and is there to help you. The only negative part of this review is that the mechanic, for the most part, is not low-car friendly; the driveway into the mechanic kinda sucks which has made me not come back. If my car wasn't lowered, I would definitely be coming back though! read more

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I work as an auto parts delivery driver. Of all the places I go, this is the one I chose for my oil change. I'm always impressed by the owners and the shop. Emil and Ryan are always professional and friendly. The office and the shop are always clean and nice looking. They did a great job on my car. I would recommend them to anyone. And, the price was good also. Thank you guys for running a nice business. read more

Overcharged me for BS, the work that was done was crap. The place is straight up a highway robbery.

This is a great place. Great prices honest caring owner and staff. I have brought both of my vehicles and they have provided great service. Toyota Corolla and Dodge Durango read more

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this local Riverside mechanic. They are super nice and willing to answer and explain all things related to your vehicle and options. It is super clean inside and they have you in and out as quickly as possible. read more

Bloch & Shelton Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

Very nice owner. He was very accommodating when I had to change my appointment several Time. They provide quick and reliable services. read more

Triple A dropped off my 2017 Jeep Cherokee sport to this shop after the shop across the street wouldn't take my car because they were backed up. The guy that was in the office early that morning made me feel comfortable and welcoming. He too had lots of cars in his shop. He called me within a couple of hours with a quote and diagnosis. As a single woman I always feel that I get take advantage of when it comes to cars and decided to go for another quote. 3 quotes , and 2 additional tows later I realized I should have left my car at this shop and let them do the work because they WERE reasonably priced. I want to thank the people at the shop for being transparent with me and for taking my car in when I was in distress and for the free diagnostic. I know now that in the future I will come here and trust their word read more

Always a pleasure to do business with these guys. Very informative and they get it right the first time. Highly recommend this shop for service work or diagnostic troubleshooting. read more

Beware - shady practices. I had brought cars here in the past, but I am so shocked by the unprofessionalism that I will no longer return. Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328i The issue: During my commute to work I had drove through a flooded section of the freeway going a good 60 mph. On the way back I noticed a squeaking/scratching noise. I looked under the car and didn't see any visible damage. I decided to drop off the car at Bloch & Shelton garage around 10am. The drop off: I was told there would be no charge for the diagnostic fee, and that they would get the car up on the rack by 2pm. Additionally, I asked them to diagnose why my rear door did not open. The process: Never received a call so I decided to call and was told they got behind but by 3pm they would give me an update - I said sure. I never got a call back nor I got the car back that day. Finally the NEXT day at 11am I received a call by the owner stating it was urgent. The owner asked what exactly I hit because my front struts were "severely" damaged and got a quote of $700. I stated I only had $500 on hand, so the owner said he would run some numbers and see what he could do. Got a call back and now he said for now to fix the damaged side for $400. I declined the repair. The pickup: I walked in the door and was told it had been fixed. Owner now said it was some trim that got loose, which was causing the noise (this was the reason why I took in the car). Appears that they tried to exaggerate the issue and upsell me a $700 service that I did not need. Then I got CHARGED a $90 diagnostic fee although originally I was told it was free. Also, my door issue did not get looked. I have now been driving the BMW for 2 weeks with no issues. I will not return to this money hungry shop. Future clients BEWARE of this shop. read more

Got my GMC yukon serviced with this family owned business they are honest people and I appreciate that! Communicate the whole time and explained everything to me that was needed , going and what was done. We just moved to Riverside and this will definitely be are go to place for our vehicles. read more

When I had a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport, my radiator died in 2008. I bought a replacement from a manufacturer in Riverside. Since I wanted the removal and replacement of the radiator done right, I asked the manufacturer to recommend a local shop. Without hesitation the vendor blurted "Bloch & Shelton Garage. Emil at the shop will take care of you." Upon arriving at the shop, I did a visual inspection before contacting Emil. It was good seeing such a clean and well organized garage. Then I met with Emil and asked him to R&R my radiator. He took the time to explain, in detail, what was required, how long it would take, and the approximate cost. Of course I tossed a bunch of questions at him, considering this was not my "first rodeo." Due to my background in auto and aircraft mechanics, and based on his response to my fifth degree of questioning, I let him handle the work on "Eugene." (That's the name of my Jeep; Eugene the Jeep circa Popeye the sailor cartoons). The work was completed in the time frame and cost quoted me. Then Emil gave me a complete run down of the actual work done to Eugene; complete with returning to me all of the parts replaced. I was so happy with the workmanship, I let him and Ryan perform some cosmetic work on Eugene. They installed a 4" Rubicon lift kit, swapped out fenders, and replaced the bumpers. Emil & Ryan went through the same process of explaining the way they performed the work on Eugene. They did a few a little extras to ensure that my lift did not become problematic at a later time. Now that's customer service. I was so pleased with the way they took care of Eugene, that I explicitly use their garage to maintain Eugene. In addition, I had my family bring their vehicles to this garage for servicing and major mechanical repair work. When anyone asks me for a garage referral, I am quick to blurt out "Bloch & Shelton Garage." A number of my coworkers, based on my referral, have become loyal patrons of the shop. In 2014, I purchased a new Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon (Her name is "Ruby"). When It came time for some cosmetic work, I brought Ruby to this shop for a complete makeover. Emil & Ryan took their time and "Pimped my Ride!" They did a great job and Ryan took care of me with some extra beautification work. I constantly get complements about the makeover and I can't help but continue to recommend this shop for upgrade work and general maintenance. Keep up the great work guys! read more

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I took my car here after another shop broke it and made excuses why it was not their fault. Emil and Ryan are great! I don't speak car repair but they understood me!!! AND they FIXED THE PROBLEM that 3 other shops could not find. This shop will take good care of you and make sure that the problem is fixed. They do not make you purchase parts you don't need or over charge you. This shop has been around for years and I'm glad I found them read more

Love these guys, they're super chill and more than that, they're good. I've brought multiple cars to them for suspension and other bits and pieces to be installed and they've always met or exceeded expectations, at a great price. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for an honest mechanic who takes care of his customers. Thumbs up! read more

I was referred here under a warranty policy from my finance company. They are some of the nicest me mechanics that I have ever met. Price was reasonable as I had to pay an out of pocket expense. They made an appointment quickly and even took me home and picked me up. I really appreciated their customer service and good attitudes. I will definitely be back when needed and have already told others about them. read more

I have visited once or twice for repairs on my vehicles, I always leave a happy customer. They always take the time to expain my options and give me the best advice possible. Ryan is very polite and I am glad I found this place. It is off of university, so you kinda have to look for it. Great mechanics and honest pricing. read more

Bloch & Shelton Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

Love this place, everyones and super nice! I let my car go and they brought her back to life. I love how they keep it real and have good prices. read more

I came here after being referred by a friend and I was super impressed. The garage area was very clean and organized. From the moment I got there I was greated by the guys working and everyone was super polite. I appreciate good service and the fact that they answered all 9f my questions with no hesitation. read more

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We took our car here after getting the brakes replaced elsewhere - they fixed the problem another shop caused.  Courteous and prompt.  We have finally found our new mechanic. read more

A couple weeks back I reached out asking for recommendations for a mechanic. I received a lot of good tips and feedback, and ended up going with Bloch & Shelton Garage. YOU. GUYS. This is hands down the best mechanic I have ever been to personally. This was the first time taking my Mazda in to a shop, but my Mercedes was in the shop practically every other month so I've seen my fair share. I was told several years ago that I don't have a cabin filter so I never bothered to change it ... guess what!? I have TWO! And they were foul. I used to smoke in my car and these filters went through that phase . These mechanics took great care of my car for very fair prices. They were fast and communicated with me through the whole process. I hope I'm not in a shop any time soon, but am certain that all my future auto needs will be taken care of at Bloch & Shelton. read more

Definitely a trustworthy spot to bring your car. I brought in my 2011 BMW 328i with a fuel pump issue that was fairly urgent. This car is my baby, it's very important to me, and I usually do the work on it myself as a result. I have been burnt by BMW of Riverside, and dealerships as a whole overcharge like crazy for mechanical work, ESPECIALLY on European cars. These guys won't screw you, and didn't even come close to attempting any upsells while I was there, even when I asked them if I needed anything else. Got a quote from BMW for the repair, and to get done what they did for $640 after tax, BMW quoted me $852.53 before tax. Emil immediately let me know that they were heavily booked on the Friday I called, and it was late in the day, so he made it clear for me from the get-go that my car would be worked on Monday. This was nice, as it gave me the option to look elsewhere if I needed the car that day. Luckily I didn't, and I knew not to let go of a mechanic that would be that honest so easily. I was able, by God's own grace, to get my car to their garage and they didn't charge to diagnose, they didn't charge to hold it for the weekend, and I had a quote for the pre-tax price that Friday before work started. I verified that the price was a reasonable market price by checking online, and it was very reasonable. Emil kept things honest and straightforward, and let me know what was going on, what I needed replaced, and showed it to me when I picked the car up. I knew what was going on every step of the way, and was comfortable at home knowing the car was in good hands. She runs great now, and Emil didn't try to upsell me, even when I expressly asked if there was anything else the car needed while it was there. Great experience at a great shop, I'll be going here whenever I have an issue I can't fix myself. read more

I had my Chevy 2500 HD worked on by this shop for the first time. Ryan gave me a quote over the phone and stuck with that price when I picked the truck up. They are very knowledgeable and informative!!!! I will definitely take my vehicles back to them when need be. Thanks Ryan you have a new costumer for life!!!!! read more

This review is long overdue. Emil and Ryan have been servicing mine and my families cars for the better part of the last ten years. No matter what my concern seems to be they always keep our vehicles safely on the road. It's hard to find people that you can rely on and trust these days but with these guys I never have to think twice. They recently did a lift kit on my new truck and it turned out amazing! Hard working and honest shop right here everyone. read more

Bloch & Shelton Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is amazing, the techs were super knowledgeable and friendly got me in and out quick, and I would recommend to close family and friends that's hard to find in a mechanic stay local support local business read more

Excellent customer service and very friendly. They were very helpful in answering my questions about my car. Would definitely go back here if I need work on my car. read more

I came by today because my car was making some weird noises. Ryan took a look at my car and new exactly how to fix it! My car is running great again and the noise is gone! Anytime i have a problem i will bring it back here. I definitely recommend this shop for repairs! It is hidden on Comer St. behind a food store. I feel like they knew what to do and price was great! read more

Great!! Very nice and courteous. Helped me when I needed it. Price was reasonable and fair. Will be using them for repairs. read more

Very pleased with my experience. Was recommended here by a member of our community and I was not failed! The gentleman at the front office were professional and very welcoming, did not give me run arounds they were straight to the point and I definitely appreciated their honesty. I also love the fact that they are transparent with pricing and also showed me my part that was broken and gave me the run down of why it could've broke. I am extremely thankful I came into this shop. 10/10 recommend and I will be making this my go to for an honest mechanic! Thank you Bloch & Shelton garage staff read more

Great service would definitely come again! I had a broken head and tail light and they fixed it up for me in a few minutes. I will recommend my friends and family to stop by whenever they have car issues. read more

Honest and reliable mechanic. Never let me down in over 10 years of bringing various cars to him. Emil and Bryan are very knowledgable and always go above and beyond to make sure you and your car are taken care of. read more

Best mechanic I've ever been to. Not the cheapest however, have recommended many times and will continue to. If you want to mechanic you can't trust these are the guys! read more

All the good reviews are true. Competitive prices, great service.

HUGE THANK YOU to Block & Shelton Garage!! My husband and I went to several mechanics in Riverside looking for someone who could replace the rods in our trunk (apparently it is not a common thing to fix). Everyone told us the same thing, "I've never replaced one before - Sorry" then sent us on our way. The mechanic at Bloch & Shelton took the time to review videos online and started to install the truck rods. We were in and out in less than 45 minutes. We highly recommend this garage - super professional and friendly. We will definitely be using them in the future!!! read more

This Mechanic Shop will be my Go to Shop from now on, if there was ratings higher then 5 Stars this place deserves it. I took my 2018 Challenger Hellcat Widebody to the shop to get some Lowering Springs Installed. From Start to finish the guys were extremely professional. Ryan personally accepted 100% care of the vehicle, communicated with me daily, send me update pictures, measurements etc. The car would not fit on their alignment machine considering how low it was so Ryan offered to take it down the Street to another 5 Star Rated Alignment Shop 3 times on 3 different days after I had to order Extra Parts to properly fix the Alignment. Also understanding the value of this car they parked in their Shop every night it was there. Even offered after a few weeks to bring it back and they will re-torque the bolts for the suspension parts they installed. Very Knowledgeable, No BS, no Rip-off, Very Upfront and Honest Shop. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Ryan and Pops for taking car of my vehicle and doing the job perfectly. read more

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