always friendly and cost effective. love this place. my dad was a mechanic and this shop brings old school vibes. honest and hardworking.

My husband took his truck here to get his gas tank and windshield wiper fluid fixed. They were done within 24 hours and had great prices. They did a fantastic job and we'd recommend them to anyone we know. read more

Great prices, great service, timely and consistent. Rear wheel bearing was out - replaced it for half of what some charge.

Sometimes you just need a person that's efficient, friendly, and loves what they do. Look no further. The Subaru dealer charged $500 to diagnose my Outback. Meanwhile Howie charged less than that to fix all the issues and find others. He even threw in an alignment. The auto world needs more places like this. Good old fashioned mechanics. read more

I am crying right now because these are tears of joy and relief...I was expecting the worst but got the best news in 10 years...and they only charged me 120 dollars..found out that my backyard mechanic didn't correctly put in my fuel pump right that's why my car smelled like gasoline inside my car and my fuel gage wasn't working...thank you a million thanks a trillion thanks..you guys are beyond awesome I am so so over the moon..thank you again read more

I have had service done on my car at this location multiple times and I am always so pleased! They did an oil change and didn't charge me plus they provided the lowest quote out of all the shops! This shop will always have my business I won't go anywhere else. read more

Bring my car that is running working and drivable to this shop to check for it to pass smog they had it for 24 hour no longer will start but they claim they did not do anything to it Here I sit waiting for a tow truck would not recommend this place No help no explanation read more

you only get one chance to screw me over. I requested an engine tuneup only that does not include cabin air filter, oil change, drain and refill transmission fluid which I got charged for. $438.23 for an engine tuneup did not include spark plug wires. I thought I could trust this place apparently not Howie you lost a good customer. There were several other things I wanted to do to my vehicle, but it will not be done at the shop, I hope you're happy !!! read more

Carmichael Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Carmichael, California

I have read the latest reviews and I agree with all of them 100:% Thai will not steer you wrong. He is an honest reliable person. read more

The dealer did a recall repair on my Ford Escape. Afterward, we had an odd rattling sound. Was terrified to take it to the Ford dealer. Carmichael Auto Repair diagnosed the issue and was super kind. Very honest. They had a very reasonable price. Will definitely utilize them again in the future. read more

This is by far one of the best auto shops I have been to in the greater Sacramento area. They were honest, had great expertise with my older Toyota and got the repairs done very quickly. This is my new go to auto shop! read more

Owner did not put oil in my engine and blew it up, then proceeded to make me take him through BAR to get services done to replace my engine and I won the claim. He took 6 months to fix it and never gave invoices to show how much I was paying and or how much the repairs were worth. read more

I cannot recommend this auto repair shop enough! I have two very different cars, a 2009 Volvo C70 convertible and an 1989 Chevy G20 camper van. He has worked on both cares for the last couple years and now, I wouldn't trust them with anyone else. I couldn't find anyone in town that was willing to work on my van because of the age but, Thai, the owner didn't bat an eye. He also has a lift capable of doing work on such a big heavy vehicle, which is hard to find. From the moment I walked in, I felt like a valued customer. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They provided me with an honest and reliable diagnosis, and the repair work was done efficiently and effectively. The owner, Thai, has a memory like an elephant- he remembers all the work he's done on both cars without having to look anything up. What impressed me the most was their commitment to fair prices; I never felt like I was being taken advantage of. It's refreshing to find an honest auto repair shop that puts the customer first. If you're looking for top-notch service and peace of mind, look no further! read more

Thai is amazing. Period. We've gone to him for years now, my sister and best friend now go to him too. Honest. I had my car break down and it was a $700 fix (I quoted many other mechanics and he was by far the least expensive) and instead of saying he'd fix it, he told me not to waste my money on a car that would keep breaking down on me and to sell it and get a different car. He could've taken my money and gladly taken it again when it did in fact break down again, but he didn't. What mechanic turns down an easy $700? An Honest one. My fiancé paid over $500 at Goodyear for a censor replacement, which later broke again and it was only a $200 fix with Thai and hasn't broken again. HONEST, FAIR PRICED, RELIABLE. If that's what you're looking for in a mechanic, look no further. You've found him. read more

This is ABSOLUTELY the best place to take your car. I took my Infiniti in and he explained everything he needed to do to the fuel sending unit. I asked for him to look at the engine also, he explained what was wrong and what my options were. His name is Ty and we will be bringing all our business here. He is very kind and patient. My car runs better than it ever did! read more

My car sprung a leak, this guy rocks, he was able to get me on my feet in one day for a fair price, he is now my go to mechanic, the Hispanic mechanic he has is awesome on cars read more

This is where you want to take your car! Check engine light is on - car won't pass smog. I call to schedule an appointment and they tell me to come down today. I drop the car off and get a call back a couple hours later. I go to pick up the car and the mechanic shows me the exact piece that's causing my problem. He says the part isn't available around town so I should just order it and change it myself - he then shows me how to change it (very simple). I start for the wallet to pay the man for his expertise - he refuses payment. How many mechanics will diagnose your problem, show you how to fix it, then refuse to be paid? I was thoroughly impressed. I will be bringing my business here from now on. read more

One of the best places to have your vehicle serviced or repaired. Thai is the best! They take care of all our company vehicles. Best service at very reasonable prices. read more

Thai is the most honest mechanic I have ever used! He cares deeply about his customers and is incredibly knowledgeable. I have been going there for about 4 years and I feel I not just have an expert mechanic but a local community friend who is always there and happy to help! I recommended him to friends and they now recommend him to their friends! Truly the best mechanic in Sacramento! read more

I've been going to Carmichael Auto Repair since 2013 and Thai has always beat out other repair shops and have always give you his honest opinion and what options are available. The other places I've been to have always tried to get the most money from you and have tried to charge work they didn't even do. I have referred many of my friends and family members here and they've all had the same experience. read more

Tai has been our family guy who takes care of our car... always do a good job and very trustworthy ... will tell you straight whats wrong with your car ... i have a peace of mind if he is the one who takes care of my auto ... nice guy !!!!! My mom's friends recommended him .... and they all love TAI .... read more

Tai is honest and has reasonable rates. I cant tell you how many times he has looked at our cars and did not charge us anything. He will work with you if you cant afford to have everything you need done at once. read more

I am definitely coming here for all my automotive needs. These guys are honest and do quality work, which is hard to find. I recommend anyone to bring their vehicle to Carmichael Auto Repair you will be glad you did..... read more

Carmichael Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Carmichael, California

Best shop ever!! Seriously, if you're looking for honest and affordable car care look no further!! Thai is fantastic and we're so lucky to have him in Carmichael!!! Go see Thai! You won't be disappointed. read more

Saw they had 19 reviews at a solid 4.5 stars gave them a chance was not disappointed at all. The same person who works the front also works in the back with another co worker. I informed them I wanted full synthetic and they supplied just that for only about $15 more. They were ready to jump right on my car and get it done in half hour i told them whoa whoa whoa I do have to get to work but I TRULY appreciate their initiative with my car. I asked them to take their time and just give me call once they have completed my car. Got the cal maybe 45 minutes later and my car sounded and felt great truly enjoyed the customer service and the maintenance service provided def recommend. read more

I wish I could do less than one star, my 86-year-old father brought his car here for smog issues, after spending several hundred dollars I pulled the code on my father's car, it's stated it was a sensor, after replacing a $15 sensor the car passed smog perfectly. He was requiring another $500 of work to be done on the car. I can't tell you how upset it makes me to take advantage of older people... None of my friends or myself will ever go to Carmichael auto repair read more

Best mechanic ever as long as a lived in carmicheal ca he worked on All my cars he is fair and honest All around Great Guy!!!!!

This guy is awesome, had a small issue with my gas tank. Instead of quoting me 1600 for a brand new tank like all of the other dealers. He plugged the tank up with some JB weld and charged me a 20. read more

I went to this auto shop because of 18 - 5 star reveiws on yelp....I am extremely pleased to give the 19th- 5 star reveiw. The service was fast, courtestious, reasonably priced..my car hasnt sounded so good in years! He also told me of future repairs that might happen which is such a great help to someone who has little knowledge of cars. Im coming back in October for that repair! I highly recommend this auto repair shop! read more

The only place I will take my car! Thai, the owner, is super cool and has the best prices of any mechanic I have been to. He will tell you exactly what your car NEEDS to be done and will recommend service that should be done, and tell you if it can wait. He's not like the other shops that will say you need some part made of "unobtanium" that costs $600 with hours of labor, when your car is perfectly fine. I always recommend this shop to all my friends. The place is always busy, but you can usually make an appointment with fast turnaround time. read more

This is the auto repair equivalent of your favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant. What they lack in frills, like an inviting waiting area, they more than make up for in affordability, efficiency, and honesty. Instead of asking himself what is the most he can get away with charging, Thai seems to ask what is the least he can charge. I've taken my car there 3 times so far, and I've been happy with the results each time. read more

These guys are AWESOME! We took my husband's 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA Lifted 4x4 to have the rack & pinion replaced... there was an error... (any mechanic could have made) they not only fixed the error but took a courtesy deduction off our already inexpensive bill! We consider this shop OUR repair shop now & would recommend them to anyone gladly!! read more

i came to Carmicahel Auto based on a recommendation. My car had developed symptoms for head gasket problems, and i needed it fixed. If you're not familiar with car repairs, head gasket work typically will be quoted at a base price of $2,000 (minimum), and thats before they actually know how bad the problem is. the place that did my original diagnostic (not Carmichael auto) gave $2k as their base estimate, and several other shops quotes ranged between $2000-$3000. the diagnostic shop gave me a bad feeling; they wanted to charge $96 for the cost of my 4 spark plugs. the best spark plugs for my car are $30 for all 4, if i were to order from a higher price auto parts store ($80 could get me platinum or similar plugs, but those have been tested by others to have essentially no benefit for my particular make and model). several other prices listed drove me to see another shop. when i called Carmichael Auto, i spoke to Tony, and told him my diagnostic. I was told that the best case scenario price would be about $1400, and worst case would about $2000. when i had my car towed there, i failed to officially set up an appointment, but Tony made sure they could store my car that night (to ensure no one could steal/vandalize), and begin the inspection the next day. Tony has exceptional customer service, and did not try sell anything unnecessary or try to scare me into spending more money. I shook his hand and left. the next day, during the inspection, Tony called and asked if i wanted to replace the timing belt (timing belt and water pump are typically done at the same time, since it requires taking apart the engine). i told him the original owner (i recently bought the car) said he replaced it at 90k, and my car was currently at 130k. what happened next is mind blowing for anyone thats ever dealt with auto shops. he told me that it was probably unnecessary to replace it, and informed me the machine shop was now doing their inspection. the next day, i called back and told him to go ahead and replace it (just to be safe, really, why not). my car was done yesterday, and i picked it up today. The final costs for parts and labor (including timing belt and water pump) was under $1500. And the warranty on the labor is icing on the cake. I took my car for a 1.5 hour drive on busy streets and the freeway, and everything was perfect. Carmichael Auto is by far has the most outstanding customer service and repair work I have ever experienced. My experience with them had guaranteed me as a customer, as long as I live in the Sacramento area. If you are searching for an honest/ethical, hardworking, knowledgeable auto shop, then Carmichael Auto is the best answer in Sacramento. You could be a stereotypical car-ignorant girl, or Clint Eastwood type of guy, Carmichael auto will provide you with the best service possible. Tony and Thai are the type of people to give who should only need to shake your hand as a guarantee. Best of luck to these guys., and my sincere thanks (especially as a working college student) *As a side note, ladies of Sacramento should ask for any remaining copies of Tony's modeling pic (luckily my gf did not see them). read more

Most honest shop I've ever been to!! Got an estimate at a big shop for $2,000! Thai fixed installed at power steering pump for only $160 in labor and no mark up on the part. I didn't need to replace Hydro booster, that one of the big shops tried to sell me. I will only take my vehicles here. 6 stars read more

Thai came out and looked at my car without charging me anything. Apparently, it was something very minor and he was able to fix it on the spot without charging me anything. Other places wanted to charge me between $90-185 just to evaluate. A very honest car shop that will have my business forever! Highly recommend and will tell my friends about Carmichael Auto Repair. read more

Don't be put off by this hole-in-the-wall location, these guys are great. Very straightforward and they don't try to sell you anything you don't need. Thai saved me at least $500 on a major clutch repair. He went over exactly what the car needed and showed me the old parts (yikes!) when they had completed the repair. Great work, done on time by honest mechanics. Do yourself a favor and call them first. read more

This shop is amazing! I loved how honest they were about the service. The owner even offered to let me borrow one of his cars ( for free) while mine was in the shop. I was impressed by how fast they fixed my car. The price was 1/3 of the amount the other local shops wanted to charge me. I highly recommend Carmichael Auto Repair. They earned 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Found this shop on yelp and all the reviews were great so I decided to try it out. Thai was great. He was honest and didn't overcharge me. I was prepared for some crazy expensive repair and he surprised me. I had my car towed to the shop in the morning and it was done by the afternoon. I will definitely use this shop again. read more

I found Thai on yelp. I needed new brakes and called around for the best price. I normally went to the dealership because I Was to lazy to find a local mechanic. I decided on Thai. When he was done with the brakes he told me I had a crack on some part that should be covered by my dealership warranty. I literally had 200 miles left on that warranty. I can guarantee if I had gone to the dealership for the brakes they would never had told me about my broken part! Needless to say Thai ended up saving me another $300 by letting me know! read more

I have them 5 stars all way. They are honest and reasonable. They dont charge you more than you should. Great service. I have been going there for a year. And will continue go there when needed. I reccomend this place if need auto repair. The guys there are best. read more