What can I say, I am a Native Long Islander NY passing through the area. Me and my wife were…read moreactually shopping across the street from the shop Angel's Hope Thrift Store, and the owner and some customers were talking about this GREAT TOYOTA MECHANIC. PETR J. is a very personable and knowledgeable mechanic, so they say? A customer showed me his YouTube channel, WOW!! WHY CANT I HAVE A MECHANIC LIKE THIS IN MY TOWN?,I am jealous. The fact that Petr is giving away his tricks and knowledge on his YouTube channel tells me that this is one trustworthy personable mechanic. Someone you can feel comfortable with your baby, I mean your vehicle. It is very rare these days to find a good mechanic, he seems to fit that bill. Dave Long Island NY

Petr rocks as a technician, honest, straightforward and thorough!! Plus you can often see your…read morerepairs on his YouTube channel.

The guys here at Pacific Blue Automotive are true examples of professional service and far more…read moreknowledgeable than any other mechanics I've spoke to. They really treat you like family especially when it comes time pay. Their prices are far lower that anyone else in this area. Thank you Mike and Thomas for being so honest, reliable, professional, and getting my vehicle repaired so quick. While at your shop, it was easy to see that you make all your customers your top priority while safely and quickly repairing my vehicle. Far more advanced, knowledgeable, friendly, and way less expensive than anywhere in Humboldt. With costs of living these days, I thought I'd never get my Chevy fixed. When I spoke with Mike for the first time, he helped me not only get my vehicle towed to his shop, order parts, and make the repairs, he was able work with me until payday. Truly one of a kind experience and hands down the best around. Keep it up guys, much apricated Craig M.

Recommended by a close friend who had a very positive experience…read moreFair Honest Knowledgeable Friendly, Excellent Communication--got the job done right the first time, on time, and with a smile. And more than reasonable on costs Highly recommend!! Pacific Blue is a reliable honest mechanic you can trust.

I called Joe after my car stalled in Arcata and wouldn't move from its location. He drove his…read morepersonal car out to meet me and take a look. When the problem persisted, he came out a second time with his scanner to run the codes. We were eventually able to get the car to Joe's shop, where he worked on it on a Friday with only two hours left before closing. Throughout the process, Joe was straightforward, honest, and transparent with us. Joe is a stand-up guy and a great mechanic who is willing to go the extra mile to help. If you're in Arcata and need a mechanic, I highly recommend giving his business a try!

Joe is an excellent mechanic and he provides goods service and has a wealth of knowledge and…read moreexperience. I only let him work on my car

I was going to Leon's in Eureka but when they could not figure out what was happening to my cars I…read morelooked for another place to go and just by luck found this place. Aaron knows his stuff, he took the problems that Leon's said they could not find and was able do diagnose and fix both cars in a short time period. What was real cool is I used to do my own auto work 20+years ago and where Leon's would not go into details (perhaps they though it was over my head), Aaron would tell me details and it was clear he knew what was going on, he knew what to look for and how to read the clues. I must admit I was hesitant to write this review because you already have to book him a month in advance and if too many people read this I might be looking at a 2 month in advance lead time. Right now this is my car guy.

I really appreciated Aaron taking the time to look into the concerning noises my vehicle was making…read moreand squeezing in a repair for me when it was clear my car wasn't safe to drive. A community is built on acts of everyday kindness like his. I've been looking for a go-to mechanic and I'm proud to now be one of his many loyal customers.

I called Franklin's up and they were able to take my car in the very next day. From the beginning…read morethe customer service was very professional and punctual. My car went in for a smog check, tire rotation, and oil change and was ready to go within an hour - I was very impressed! I received a full report of what parts/products were replaced inside my vehicle as well as what services were performed and their individual price breakdowns. This will be extremely helpful for me so that I can compare the cost of future products and services. I also appreciate that they ran a diagnostic report on my car, and were honest enough to tell me that I didn't need any more work done on it at the moment, but what to keep an eye on. I had a great experience here that surpassed my expectations! I'll definitely be back if I need any maintenance or work done on my vehicle in the future.

Super friendly and helpful team here at Franklin's. They got me in and out for my smog in no time…read moreand I drove directly to the AAA and registered my vehicle. Easy Peasy!

I'll preface this by stating that I declined to have any service performed. My truck broke the…read moreheater inlet connector on a Sunday and I had it towed to northbay's yard to be seen on Monday morning. They performed a thorough first inspection finding numerous issues that I already knew about and some that I didn't. They were very communicative about getting permission before performing services. When I declined services due to financial constraints they were very professional and understanding of the reasoning even going so far as to print out their reports and provide suggestions on repairs for me to perform myself. If my vehicle was not a project truck I would definitely consider bringing it in for repairs and may bring it back for diagnostics anyways. Their services are not cheap but you get what you pay for.

This is a great place to go to The people explained & showed…read morewhat was wrong & how much it'll cost. There's a lounge area that has Internet so if you wait there you can use your tablet The price is good

I have had terrible experiences with the dealership, Northwoods Chevy...tried Simply Performance…read moreand was so happy I did!! Reasonable pricing and great service!!

I took my truck in for an alignment. They said they couldn't do the alignment without doing $1000…read morein repairs. They still charged me an inspection fee. So I took my truck to Eureka Brakes & Automotive and they did the alignment with no problem. I wanted to bring this up to Danny but everyone I talked to about this said it would be a waste of time due to his reputation. Simply Performance is either incompetent or running scams.

German Motors in Arcata just did a rear drive unit oil change for me on my Tesla model 3. They are…read morethe only place around I could find willing to work on a Tesla. They were professional, did a good job, and spent the extra time researching and making sure they did it correctly. Most people aren't aware but that rear drive oil and filter should be replaced at 50K. They charged me 2 hours and I supplied the parts, but they can also source the parts. They have the actual proper External Torx Plus sockets, and know how to do the proper pump priming and filling correctly just like Tesla would. I'm not affiliated with them in any way, just thought I'd share this info with other Tesla lovers. It's a long way to Tesla Santa Rosa for this kind of service. Peace . Jeff

This is Tom. He is the proprietor of German Auto Repair in Arcata CA. He is one of those people…read morewho really know what their trade. 2005 Sprinter van suffered loss of turbo boost a long way from home. He had the failed plastic box on engine air intake line and delivered overnight and fixed the next morning. Bless people like this!

Honest, reliable and affordable Got my car back quickly.read more

From the owner: Complete Modern Automobile Diagnostics and Repair Classic…read moreRestoration Services

My Wife noticed that one of her tires had a low pressure warning light activated, so she pulled in…read moreto Neely Automotive in Arcata. The owner came out real quick-like and filled up the tire to the proper pressure. And he was happy to do it. Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

My car is always fixed when I go here. I never feel taken advantage of and I never have the…read moreexperience where something goes wrong shortly after a repair. I can't believe some of the bad reviews. I'm not saying they're untrue, but I am saying that I am a 40-year-old woman who has had nothing but bad experiences with mechanics. That has never been the case with Neelys.