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Brake Masters

3.3 (295 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Auto brake repair

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Stephanie C.

I brought my 2017 Ford Explorer to Brake Masters on 2/21/26 for a free brake inspection. About an hour later, I was called by Amelia and told I did not in fact need brakes, but instead needed a $3,800 water pump replacement. I was told by Amelia that: * My coolant reserve tank was empty * They had done both a visual inspection and a pressure test * They would "top off" the reserve tank and send me home with a jug of coolant while I decided what to do When I picked up the car, I confirmed again with the front desk employee that a pressure test had been performed. I did not think at this time to check the reserve tank before I left the shop, as Amelia also assured me I could make my scheduled trip to San Francisco with this leaking water pump on 2/25.... Once home, I placed cardboard under the engine to catch any coolant leaks and prevent a mess in my garage, assuming the reserve was "topped off" and would be leaking overnight. The next morning: * Not a single drop of coolant on the cardboard * The reserve tank was completely bone dry If a pressure test had actually been done, coolant would have been added. If it had drained overnight, there would have been evidence of a leak. There was none. I added coolant myself and drove from Roseville to Elk Grove. The level dropped slightly -- expected since I filled it cold. I topped it off again and drove back to Roseville with no abnormal loss. Because this water pump was replaced two years ago, I took the vehicle back to the mechanic who performed that work in January 2024 and asked him to pressure test it. Results: * No leak * No evidence of a leak * Pressure held steady at 18 PSI for over 10 minutes I was also reminded of something basic but important: coolant does not evaporate. If the reserve tank is empty, either there is a leak -- or the system was drained. We confirmed three separate ways that there was no leak. That leaves only one explanation for why the reserve tank was empty when I picked up my car... After this experience, I read multiple similar reviews describing upselling and scare tactics at this location. Given that this year/model is known for water pump issues, it feels very clear they were counting on me not questioning a costly diagnosis, and attempting to scam me not just by flat out LYING, but by also DRAINING my reserve tank. Thankfully, my momma didn't raise no dumby and I went for a second opinion before pulling the trigger with this shop for an unnecessary $3800 repair that they very easily could have "done" and not actually done any work at all, and I would be none the wiser. I'm grateful I have a trustworthy mechanic who verified the truth. For anyone reading this -- especially women -- please get a second opinion before authorizing expensive repairs. For honesty and transparency, Jason at Kelley Automotive on Elder Creek in South Sac is where I will continue to take my car.

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Came to get my oil changed. Got my oil changed and a new air filter for less than $60! Brian assisted me and he was super helpful and polite. Thank for the superior customer service Brian! I've gotten my oil changed here since 2020. Solid place and the people are knowledgeable and kind.

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Manny, and Brian were amazing and helped me get my car in and out fast. Will deff be going back. Recommended highly

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Sat here for over 2 hrs and yet had to remind the guy behind the counter who was a bit rude. I'm never coming back

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Customer service is horrible. Very argumentative and 4 hours to see my car after they failed to fix the first time

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Five stars for the best service ever from Amilia and her team! Always get me taken care of no matter the problem!

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First time here and it was a great. I did not have an appointment so there was a slight wait when I…read moregot there but nothing terrible. I was greeted almost immediately and the process started. Once it was my turn to pull into the bay things moved pretty quickly. They did the obvious upselling but they were nice about it and not pushy. They explained what it was and moved on when declined. They showed me the brand new parts they were going to install and there was a guy who came around to lubricate all the door hinges (never had that before). Once the new oil was in they showed you the dipstick and closed it up. You get a voucher for a free car wash. They had a coupon code on their site and offered a military discount (which was nice). They give you the next service sticker and here is my very small minor complaint, on the sticker your name is displayed along with your vehicle information. Vehicle info fine, but I think the name is a little much. No big deal I just didn't place the sticker. Overall this is a nice spot with efficient and friendly techs. The price was solid and I wasn't there all day. I'll be back

The guy that helped me was very nice and friendly. Unfortunately, friendly staff does not mean good…read moreservice. Everything sort of felt sketch. All I needed was an oil change and coolant flush, and that was going to cost me basically $300. I waited in line for an hour and then service took another hour. I ended up getting just an oil change because they told me I need to take the car to a mechanic for a coolant flush since the engines are delicate (Volvo). I usually do a drive to Green Rider and they never gave me issues with anything regarding the car so I'm confused whether this place just doesn't know how to work on certain cars or what. No one seemed to know how to reset the oil level on the car so the maintenance thing could go away so there's that too. I saw another review claiming they don't know how to work on European cars, maybe that's it? On the bright side though, It's been almost two months since the oil change and a mechanic told me I needed an oil change (8/27/26) and my sticker says return date 9/19/26, so it's sort of accurate I guess. If you don't mind a bit of a far drive and have a European car, I'd definitely recommend giving Green Rider a shot. If they ever spotted any issues on any of my cars, they would let me know. I've taken American, Japanese, and European cars to them and they never gave me issues. The prices are also more fair for the service you get, you definitely won't be spending almost $300 on an oil change and coolant flush and they definitely would be able to give you the service you ask for.

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I have been going to this location for years and they have always seem to be the company I trust…read morethe most. They have always been honest at letting me know when something doesnt actually need to be changed. They are very customer first driven and never make me feel like another number or stupid customer that doesn't know anything about cars. They are very honest about pricing because when I have called other mechanics for quotes to compare against, they give the exact same answers. I definitely appreciate that they are also very honest when they suggest that something is not worth the time and money to put into a vehicle. In conclusion they seem to be a location that has my back in giving honest opinions to save me money and give me reason to be a continuing customer.

I arrived around 8:30am and paid in cash, as that's my preferred way of handling transactions. I…read morepaid roughly $200 for an oil change, filter, and wipers. I did receive a $10 discount from another employee, which I appreciated. The technician who performed the actual work was fast, efficient, and seemed honest. The service itself was solid. Thank you for reaching out Tony and, explaining the situation. I agree with you regarding the noise and, with that I have now update my review. Keep up the great work, thank you so much! I highly recommend this establishment for their professional work, attention to detail and great customer service. God bless

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Rating: 5/5 Stars My daughter originally found Red Sun Auto…read moreRepair and convinced me to stop going to the Honda dealership for my 2015 Honda Accord--and I am so glad she did! Phong, the manager, went above and beyond from the very first phone call. He gave me a incredibly thorough over-the-phone assessment for a basic service and an AC Freon adjustment (something the dealership had never even recommended in the 11 years I've owned the car). In person, Phong was just as engaging, warm, and professional as he was on the phone. The final price came out just slightly over the estimate because they caught another small issue, but Phong took the time to explain exactly what they did and walked through all of his recommendations. Most importantly, Phong noticed that all four of my tires had dangerous cracks on the sidewalls from running into curbs during tight turns, and warned me they could blow out at any moment. I truly believe his sharp eye and honest recommendation saved my life! I already have an appointment at Costco this Saturday to get them replaced. The camaraderie with other customers, the thorough breakdown of my receipt, and the incredibly reasonable pricing make them stand out. Thank you, Phong and team, for the life-saving and excellent service!

Red Sun was recommended to me by California Transmission. Great recommendation. He only works on…read moreparticular makes of cars. Very pleasant, thorough & knowledgeable. And a very acceptable price too.

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