We have been on the hunt for a neighborhood mechanic for a long time. We have tried them all -from mobile mechanics, dealers, private shops and we have never seem to get it right until now. CAT AUTO tops them all. They were able to see us in a timely manner and was able to diagnose the problem of our beloved old 2006 Sequoia. Repair estimate and price was spot on and now it runs great! They have given our truck a new lease on life after failed attempts by other shops to remedy its problems. They are professionals and I think our search for a neighborhood mechanic is over! Kudos to the entire team! read more

Consult-A-Tech Automotive Specialist - Our 06 Sequoia with 245,000 miles! - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

This is totally the best car repair place I've ever seen!! They are very honest, the service is GREAT and I'm so grateful that I found them!!! I've been there several times and they never disappoint!!! Carmen read more

This is an extraordinary shop. They did fantastic work on cars ranging from my vintage Vette (power steering, power front disc brake conversion, all kinds of stuff) to a late model Mercedes, Lexus, Kia, Ford pickup. Their work was always great and the owners Tim and Cari are delightful human beings and truly a pleasure to deal with. A++. read more

This place was every women's dreams. Friendly, didn't make me feel stupid, and compared to my dealer half the price. I felt taken care of and I'm excited to continue coming back! My fiancé is going to start bringing his car in as well. I went in for my 90k check up. read more

I needed to get some repairs for a smog the day of. I was in and out on a weekday within an hour and the repair cost less than a quote from other Temecula mechanics. Absolutely blew my mind! read more

These guys are the very best in the business, I own a transportation company, they are the only place I will bring my vehicles too. The most reliable dependable mechanics in the valley, family owned & fantastic people! 1000% highly recommend if I could give 10 stars I would! read more

Consult-A-Tech Automotive Specialist - School bus - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

This is the first time I came here for a minor problem, as one of my window motors wasn't working and stuck in the down position and the rains are coming soon. They were fabulous. I found out my brother already goes here with all his cars, and they treated me like family and fix the problem in no time and saved me a ton of money. It is rare that you get this kind of treatment in the auto repair industry. Thank you very much Carrie and the whole team for helping me. I will make this my go to place. read more

I have gone to Consult A Tech for about six months now in fact, they did a complete engine swap....... as at 167,000 miles on my Hyundai....... I needed a brand new engine. They had some difficulties with JDM North Carolina whom I purchased the engine from. I had difficulties as well but Consult attack overcame these problems and did a great job. I highly recommend the owners Cari and Tim. They will take good care of your automotive needs. read more

Thank you so much for installing my cabin air filter for my Tesla model X. You not only install it quick but you did not charge us at all.. More power to your company. Highly recommended personalized service. We will surely come back and hoping to get more clients for you. God bless read more

AMAZING is the only word to describe this shop and its family! If you're looking for a family-owned auto repair shop that's honest, fair, cares about their customers, and goes above and beyond, this is the place. My family has been coming here for over 10 years, and I can honestly say it's the only shop I'll ever take my car to. They've always been transparent, trustworthy, and efficient. They take the time to explain what's going on, never push unnecessary services, and are as fair as can be on pricing. You can tell they take pride in their work and value their reputation. Every visit I've had is smooth and stress-free. The team is super friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, there's not one person in the shop that doesn't know what they're talking about. It really does feel like one big family that you're apart of, even if it's your first time meeting them. I recommend this shop to anyone that has car troubles. Quality auto repair, honest service, and people you can depend on, Consult-A-Tech is the one. They've earned my trust and my loyalty for as long as they're around. Thank you guys! read more

I had an amazing experience with this shop! The team was incredibly kind, made everything so easy, and they had my car ready within just one day. I really appreciate their great service and will definitely be back! read more

Amazing!!! From start to finish. Friendly, honest, reliable and quality service and staff. The staff goes above and beyond whether it's a regular service like an oil change or something worse. It's hard to find automotive mechanics that can be fully trusted and this place has done it!! read more

This place is great! Not enough good things to say here. Best price and quality. My goto for Corvette mechanical. Needed new crank pulley and belt, Done and very happy! read more

Consult-A-Tech Automotive Specialist - Harmonic Balancer - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

10 of 10... I would absolutely recommend this shop to anyone. They've definitely earned my business for many years to come. I've lived in Temecula for over 10 years and have been on a hunt for a trustworthy and reliable mechanic shop. I've encountered many shady shops but this one has proved to be HONEST! They'll let you know exactly what's wrong, they'll give you options, they won't push sales on you. They are fairly priced and work efficiently. I always seem to walk away with a smile on my face. Thank you Carrie and team for the exceptional service! Oh, and the candy and coffee bar is a big added bonus that keeps both me and my kiddos entertained while we wait :) read more

Once I found them I'll never go anywhere else. They are family owned and operated know cars and if you need something done or not they tell you. I took my used Tacoma to them when I bought it off the local Toyota dealership to have it checked out and they found several things that needed fixing, no charge, saved me a lot of money! read more

These people know what they're doing! After I got the run-around from the Jeep Dealership here in Temecula for 5 months, Consult-A-Tech figured it out in a few hours, then only charged me $350. The dealership quoted me $4500 and wanted to take my car apart since they couldn't find the electrical problem. My Jeep is brand new again. Thank you Consult-A-Tech! Highly recommend! read more

Even before I have my car serviced at Consultech, I am giving a huge shout-out to Tim for guidance that solved a huge problem that was actually a simple, no cost solution. It brought back a happy face to make my day. Much appreciated!! read more

Trustworthy mechanic shop, fair prices and great customer service. I get all my cars serviced and repaired here.

I had to drive a family member's car to TN. I wanted to be sure it was in tip top shape mechanically. Yet again, Consult-A-Tech came through with honest, quality work. Only what I needed; no upsell. Then, the day before I was to leave, a front headlight went out. My family member called the car dealer and they could not do it right away and quoted "X" amount of dollars. I called Consult-A-Tech...... done the following morning at half the price. Never lets us down or disappoints. Best customer service and quality work. Honest! Thank you for being there. read more

I have always struggled to find a trusted mechanic. I LOVE this place. They are so professional, honest, and take care of what needs to be done. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Cari and Tim are a wonderful couple to go to for your car! My husband and I have been coming here for years, he has all his work trucks brought here and of course our personal cars. They are honest, comfortable to be around, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Bring your cars to them. read more

A few months ago I was getting my brakes changed and a shop told me that my engine is leaking blue fluid and they showed me the leak the blue fluid, and quoted me several thousand dollars to fix it and change the brakes I took my car somewhere else and change the brakes, and then I took my car to consult a tech in Temecula and Jefferson Brought it in at 8:30 at 9:30. They told me there's no problems. There's no leak whatsoever with my car engine or anywhere else, and charged me nothing! Literally extremely frustrating that I can't trust franchise auto stores,like why would you try to scam me is the money going into the mechanic pockets ? At least I found a spot I can trust from now on with my car. read more

Best in the business! They have been taking care of my family and friends for as long as I can remember. I'd give 10 stars if I could.

Because of past experience, I have a hard time trusting auto repair places. I tried Consult-A-Tech because a friend referred me to them. I was able to get my car in quickly and back quickly as well. They fixed the issue at a very reasonable price. Their communication was great as well. I will definitely be back if more issue arise. read more

Excellent work and fair prices. I highly recommend this shop. They're very professional, fair, and honest! Trust this shop to be honest and do good work for you! There are a LOT of shops in temecula/murrieta area, and this shop is one of two that I would trust with my vehicles. If you call around to get a quote for repair/service, the other shops will hem and haw, avoiding committing to a price quote for what you need. This shop doesn't do that, because they're skilled, honest, and professional, and they're not out to strip your wallet with ambiguous caveats about the work they perform. They're straight up, and I appreciate that! read more

My wife and I have lived in the Temecula valley now for 7 years. When we first moved here we were recommended a few other Automotive repair shops and were NEVER satisfied due to the shop lying to us or doing half ass*d work. Due to this I had called Consult A Tech and for my car repairs was the best call I ever made. My wife and I ONLY trust this shop. They have always been honest, fair, and friendly. I CANNOT say ENOUGH about this shop. If they had 10 stars, I'd give them 10. Thank you so much- read more

Can't recommend this business enough! Straight forward, kind, fast and efficient! I tell everyone, take your car here if you want a great experience! read more

This place absolutely deserves their amazing reputation. I was referred to them by several people locally. They were fast efficient and saved me a ton of money over my dealerships quote. Cari is amazing she knows the business and is super knowledgeable and helpful. Wonderful honest family owned business. Thank you for helping me out. read more

I'm glad to have someone I can Trust with my vehicle whenever I need to have it worked on. It's always quality work and always at a good price. read more

This company is family owned and family run with a heart like no other. They are of the people and for the people. They have been so awesome to me they deserve 6 stars. They went out of their way to accommodate my RV They are truly rockstars. They custom built an electricity from my engine to my house RV. WTF I'm greatful. read more

I strongly believe their service couldn't any better then it is. Professional, helpful, knowledgeable, responsive WOW!! If one can enjoy sitting there while your vehicle is being taken care there is a seat there for you!! read more

I was referred here by a friend and was super excited to try this place. Before leaving my car for an oil change they asked me if I wanted my tires rotated, but I told them no since I just got new tires. When we returned it was ready when promised, however they changed my cabin filter and air filter. Granted it was not a lot of money, but they should have called me to get permission instead of just installing new ones and expecting me to pay. read more

I have a classic car and very picky on who works on it. I was referred over to Consult - A- Tech by another auto repair merchant. My car required pulling the rear end out, check the ring gear, sandblasting the rust away (really bad a Midwest car) and powder coating. I added a few other repairs while it was in the shop. Rear main seal All shocks replaced Install new style 3 point seat belts Rear brakes compete And some misc stuff It turns out I needed to replace the differential complete. So that kicked the cost up but now the rear end is bullet proof with 3.55 gears and posi traction. I highly recommend Consult- A - Tech! Tim and Kari are easy to communicate with and great to work with. read more

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Came in for a smog. The staff was very friendly and reassuring of the process. Great price for quality work. Mechanics that want to have you on the road without future problems was the vibe I was given. Thankful to have my truck serviced by Consult -A- Tech. read more

This is the place to go. After my accident and getting it fixed by Faith Auto. I took it to Cari and Tim, they helped me get my car up and running again. Faith Auto Collision denied that it was overlooked and gave me an unsafe car to drive. Buuuuuut Cari told my incidence that my car wasn't done and showed them. Consult-A-tech saved the day!!!! A nightmare turned into a blessing!!! They showed me and my insurance that because the SUV got hit from the side so hard it cracked my transmission pipe and the bracket holding my transmission. Don't go anywhere else. I finally feel like I can take all my vehicles here and know I'll always be taken care of and not lied to. Thanks everyone that works hard on making this one of my favorites business. Thanks Tim and Cari for all the laughs and making me feel like family! Oh and the coffee here is pretty good, it will perk you right up. read more

I usually don't do two reviews for the same company, but I just had to. Our mini van's driver side power seat broke. Cari and Branden informed me that Toyota no longer made the piece that we needed and it would require a full motor replacement which would have been very expensive. They told me to not worry about it and instead contacted all their distributors and news ones to find the part they needed. They worked countless days and finally found the piece and the cost was significantly less and I truly mean significantly. They didn't have to go through all that trouble and they did. We truly appreciate Consult A Tech. Thank you Branden and Cari once again. read more

My car, a 2005 Lexus with 248,000 miles needed to pass the smog test and had the check engine light on for months. Carrie and the Crew at Consult-a-Tech took my car, fixed it, and got it smogged. They sent the documentation to the State. DONE! I trust Consult-a-tech. I trust them to do a good job and charge a fair rate. They exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Consult-a Tech for your automotive repair needs. J. R. Pontsler read more

To: Google From: David Lundell Date: May 13, 2021 Re: Expression of Appreciation for Tim and Cari at Consult-A-Tech This is to express my appreciation for the outstanding work done at Consult-A-Tech by Tim and Cari in Temecula, CA. They are indeed an outstanding masters of mechanics and car engines and know exactly what to do to get all matters taken care of. The reasons that they are so excellent to deal with is because of their customer service orientation, their communication capabilities, and their character as auto mechanics. 1. Customer Service Orientation: It is rare that you find someone who is so willing to be interested in the customer and make sure that his needs are met. Tim and Cari are totally focused on the needs of the customer and what he has specifically asked for. That customer service orientation makes you feel comfortable in their presence. They are respectful and deferential and make you feel like a very valued individual. 2. Knowledge of Automotive Mechanical Systems: Tim and Cari are remarkable in their knowledge of automotive mechanical systems. In working with them, they were able to find a problem that was not found by another auto mechanic with all of their expertise. They were able to identify the problem with a high probability within a matter of about 30 minutes. Further, in communicating with them, it is clear that they understand computer elements of vehicles as well as the other items that need to be done in order to properly address the car and make sure that it runs properly and correctly. They are able to tailor their approach to repairs according to the needs and budget of the customer and do so with a sense of priorities about which repairs are most important and most needed. Their overall knowledge about how to do this makes them a remarkable asset to anyone who wants to deal with them. 3. Communication Capability: In communicating the issues, they are very precise in terms of his ability to listen and communicate on point on the specific issue and problem at hand. They do not in any way address or discuss any issue unless it is relevant and on point to fix the problem. They are able to make you feel comfortable but at the same Tim and Cari want to make sure that you are able to clearly understand the problem and are comfortable with the proper approach to improve it. This communication capability is indeed remarkable. 4. Character: The character of Tim and Cari is impeccable. While some automotive mechanics attempt to create fear and then incrementally add charges, Tim and Cari do not ever do this. They are only ever interested in understanding you and meeting your needs. Their sensitivity to being honest, fair, and price-conscious with their clients makes their character so unusual and unfound that this quality alone is almost all that is necessary to deal with them. In over 40 years of dealing with auto mechanics I have never dealt with someone with such upright character and honesty in dealing with the customer. I can recommend them at this point without any hesitation. Once again, I want to thank Consult-A-Tech for having such an outstanding people such as Tim and Cari whose customer service orientation, knowledge of mechanical systems, communication capabilities, and impeccable character make them outstanding people to deal with. Thank you again for the opportunity of dealing with them. Sincerely, David Lundell read more

Great service! Great job on getting the switch replaced on the driver window today. I have 4 vehicles including my 2000 Corvette. Cari and Tim always do a great job on servicing my vehicles. They are very knowledgeable on handling any service need. I highly recommend them! Gerry read more

Consult-a-tech is awesome. I love taking my vehicle there because every time I get it back it's fixed and I never have to take it back to re-fix the same issue. I have confidence that I I have when I drop it off is a huge piece of mind read more