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Dave's Automotive

4.1 (13 reviews)
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Been going to him for years. Does a great job and very honest with fair prices. Super friendly.

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A1 Repair & Collision - Picture tells the story. Low quality.

A1 Repair & Collision

(11 reviews)

Israel did a great job on my 72 Datsun 240z paint job came out really good For the great deal he…read moregive me think he deserves 6 star.

I would give a zero if I could I do not recommend A1 Auto Repair & Collision on Mineral King based…read moreon my experience. I took my 2016 Ford Mustang in for a new front bumper and paint. I paid $1,200 for the bumper and paint, $175 for headlight wiring, and then another $120 for a light bulb, bringing my total to $1,495. When I picked up my car, my front license plate was missing, and I was told it was inside the car, but it wasn't. When I brought the car back, the license plate was still attached to my old bumper. I was also told all my lights were working, but they weren't functioning properly. After taking the car back, one of my fog lights still wasn't working, and now my left turn signal doesn't work even though it worked before I brought the car in. What made the experience even more frustrating was the communication. When we tried calling to arrange picking up the car the second time, he wouldn't answer my boyfriend's calls. When I called from a different number, he answered right away. After spending nearly $1,500, I expected the work to be completed properly, my lights to work as they should, and communication to be straightforward. Instead, I'm left with unresolved lighting issues and a very frustrating experience. I'm sharing my experience so other people can make an informed decision before choosing this shop. I strongly recommend asking questions, getting everything documented, and checking that everything works before leaving with your vehicle. My car also ended up with the plastic, that protects the wires and headlights, rubbing against my tire and I fixed it myself.

Kolben Auto Care

Kolben Auto Care

(10 reviews)

I brought my car to Kolben Auto Care after one of the most impressive first phone calls I've ever…read morehad with an auto shop. I spoke with Marc, and his energy and enthusiasm about taking care of my car were almost contagious. I came in for an oil change and told them I probably needed brakes on both axles. Based on the mileage and owner's manual, I thought the brake fluid might be due as well. A short while later Marc called. Oil change done. Brakes? Plenty of life left. Brake fluid? They chemically tested it--and the other fluids--using vials and color scales almost like a pool test kit. Everything tested good. That told me immediately what kind of shop I had found. They weren't looking for work to add. They were finding out what my car actually needed. They photographed my engine and cabin filters so I could see them myself. Marc said the engine filter still had life left, but with Central Valley air quality, he recommended the cabin filter. I chose to replace both. I asked if the new cabin filter would eliminate the mysterious midnight smells of Tulare. We agreed there probably isn't a filter powerful enough for that. Then Marc floored me with how well he knew my particular model. He explained what services I could expect at different mileages based on the car and how I drive it. I'm a car nut. I read the books. I watch the videos. I thought I knew my car. **I left Kolben knowing more about it than when I arrived.** There was never any pressure. I knew what they found, what could wait, what they recommended and why. I was always in control. And maybe the highest compliment I can give them: **I would be completely comfortable sending my wife there alone with the car.** She isn't a car nut, but I trust that she would receive exactly the same honesty, respect and straightforward advice I did. I trust Marc. I trust this shop. **I drove in hoping someone would take good care of my car. I drove away more confident in my car than I have ever been.** I can't tell you how much that is worth.

I had an amazing visit and received A+ service. I took in my used Audi that I purchased a few…read moremonths ago. Will and the amazing staff at Kolben evaluated my car and came up with a plan to get my car caught up with needed services and a list of services for the near future. I am so grateful that I found an automotive team that I can trust to take great care of my car.

Nissan Of Visalia

Nissan Of Visalia

(77 reviews)

I think it's super easy to give a five star review when everything goes exactly as planned. However…read moreMario @ Nissan of Visalia really stepped up when everything started to go sideways. I appreciate Mario and team for going the extra mile to ensure that I was a happy customer.

It's been headache after headache with Nissan, and specifically with this location. The TLDR for…read morethis is that the workers put on a fake sense of being nice just to ultimately not help at all. My fiancé has had to have her oil pan replaced TWICE because Nissan made a bad product and refuses to take responsibility for it. Now the service center said "we're so sorry about that, you have to make sure every service is done with us to ensure it's done properly." It's a plastic oil pan... whether it's done right or wrong, it's trash. They followed their apologies by allowing us to pay the full $500 for each replacement. This car is 3 years old and is on its 3rd oil pan... More recently, we brought her car back for them to complete a recall service. It was a scheduled appointment at 9am. We received a call a few hours later saying they couldn't complete it and will try again if we want to bring it on Monday. They never called us again to let us know the car was ready, we got there right after closing and they said "sorry we can't release it to you because no one is here in the service department". This means they're holding the car for TWO DAYS even though they've done nothing with it. Absolutely terrible customer service beyond platitudes and a false sense of caring. Avoid this dealership at all costs. Probably all gropetti dealerships just to be safe as I've also had a negative experience at their Honda dealership.

Dave's Automotive - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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