I blew out a tire on Highway 395 20 miles from Bishop. We got ahold of Mr K automotive (lucky for…read moreus we had a signal to make the call, we were in the middle of nowhere) and Kris Lopez arrived within 45 minutes. He had put us as priority since we were on the side of the highway with hardly any shoulder. He was professional and performed his job quickly. Cannot recommend Mr K's Automotive highly enough. 5 stars

They figured out the issues quickly and are obviously very skilled. Their reputation here in town…read moreis excellent and that's important in a small town. I definitely trust them and their rates are moderate. Although I most do my own wrenching, when I decide to farm the work out, they will get the nod!

I was thoroughly impressed with Jose's services. My car started overheating up in Mammoth during a…read morefamily trip, and after trying and failing to get in at various places in Mammoth, we had our car towed down to Bishop. Jose's shop was highly recommended as the best place to go since we anticipated the problem to be related to my radiator. Jose was nothing but helpful, accommodating, and professional. He maintained great communication throughout the process, fixed my car quickly, and did an excellent job for a great fair price.

Family trip to mammoth and our coolant line broke stranding us in Lone Pine with our frenchie in…read more100 degree heat not good we were so worried stranded w no car we had it towed to bishop and luckily we found Jose - at Radiator auto repair our car was towed to his shop and he was able to fix same day iso we could continue on w our trip and get home to LA safely . We are grateful to Jose for staying longer at his shop to wait for our car to get towed kind enough to work on it after an already long work day. He was nice ,knowledgeable ,super friendly he did not price gauge because we were at his mercy he was more than reasonable! Our trip started so stressful and Jose saved the day. Thank you

Can't thank JS Automotive enough. We broke down on 395 outside of Mammoth Lakes. AAA would only tow…read moreto an accepting shop. Juan at JS Automotive was one of the only ones to pick up and would at least diagnosis the issue that day. I called everyone I could find and most said next week or next month or no call back. When we arrive, it was as promised. They immediately checked the issue and found the problem. Luckly parts were locally available that day. JS Automotive fixed it that day and we were able to continue our trip. From the outside the shop doesn't look like much and is situated in an alleyway. The guys at JS Automotive were great. From a pricing standpoint, they prices were what I would expect from any mechanic.

JS Automotive is the best of the best. May God bless the owner of the shop, Juan Santana and all…read morehis great mechanics. We were stranded in Bishop due to some car issues. Our 97 Ford Ranger refused to start after we had lunch. The clutch would not engage. We quickly ruled out dead battery. Searching for an auto shop we found JS Automotive with great reviews on Yelp. The place was a bit difficult to find, it was in an alley. A small shop, we were greeted by the owner, Juan Santana. He was very busy but was able to take our car in. He diagnosed the issue immediately. Hydraulic clutch fluid low, with air in the line. In addition, he noticed the top radiator hose seeping coolant. A few hours later, all fixed. The car was running great again. The price was pretty reasonable . We were able to complete our trip and return home safely. Thank you Juan from the bottom of our hearts. We want to spread the word far and wide about your excellent shop. JS Automotive rocks!!

I can't say enough good things about Jim Allen's shop. From the moment I walked in, I was treated…read morewith honesty, professionalism, and genuine care. Brett, the owner, and his helper Jared were both incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything they found without ever making me feel pressured. They serviced my transmission and also tracked down and resolved a fuel/air gap issue that had been causing problems. Instead of just throwing parts at the truck, they took the time to properly diagnose the issue and fix it the right way. It's obvious they take pride in their work and stand behind it. Finding a mechanic you can truly trust is rare these days, but Brett and Jared have earned my confidence. They were friendly, transparent, and communicated throughout the entire process. My truck is running great, and I won't hesitate to make the drive back for future service. If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and dependable mechanic, I highly recommend Jim Allen's shop. Thanks again to Brett and Jared for the outstanding service!

On a family RV trip to Mammoth for the 4th of July 2026, my 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD, developed a…read moreswishing sound. We narrowed the sound down to the transfer case and drove the truck to the Chevron in Mammoth. They put it up on the lift, and confirmed the transfer case and recommended Jim Allen's Auto-Matics in Bishop, CA. I called and spoke with Brett the owner of Allen's Auto-Matics. I made an appointment with him for Monday July 6th and delivered my truck to him. Brett also diagnosed the swishing sound and unfortunately for me, the Ram needed a rebuilt transfer case. What fast service, in on Monday, July 6, and out on Wednesday July 8. Thank you Brett for taking me in on short notice and getting me back on the road like a pit crew at a NASCAR race. We left Mammoth on Thursday, July 9 and drove 314 miles to SoCal without any issues. I highly recommend Brett at Jim Allen's Auto-Matics in Bishop, CA.

Rob and Nicole are amazing and Shorty's is a total asset to the East Side community. They're…read morethorough, honest, and very competent. I brought my Audi in to Shorty's for a routine service and to see if Rob could help me out with the catalytic converter codes I'd been running. The Audi mechanics wanted to replace the catalytic converter and the o2 sensor, which would've cost several thousands of dollars. Rob was super honest and upfront with me about Audis not being Shorty's bread and butter, but that he could help by giving it a diagnostic, figure out what things needed attention, and decide if it was time for me to shop around for another car. In the end, he recommended that I shouldn't default to replacing the cat or the sensor and hypothesized that it was a vacuum leak, also putting together a list of priority items--which Nicole explained in detail--for my independent euro car mechanic in San Francisco to go through and replace with Audi parts. My mechanic in the city read Rob's report and agreed with everything, remarking at how thorough it was. It turns out, the car did indeed have a cracked vacuum hose. He used Rob's notes to fix all the other little things that needed attention, and now I'm back to having a perfectly running car with 160K miles on it. It's really nice to have a shop out here that can pinch hit for this kind of troubleshooting and, even if they prefer not to get into some things themselves, provide a real honest and detailed diagnosis of the likely causes and solutions are. We're lucky to have them.

After trying my regular mechanic and being told I could not get my car in for at least two weeks, I…read morecalled Shorty's. I will forever be blessed by this set of circumstances. They just earned a new customer! They were very knowledgeable on the phone and instilled confidence immediately. They said they could take a look at my car if I brought it by. They ended up keeping it and I got it back in two days! Shorty is very knowledgeable and explained to me everything that he did and why. There is nothing wrong with my former mechanic. But a couple of weeks is a long time to wait. They were just so above And beyond on my expectations at Shorty's. I'll never think twice about heading there again.

My family and I where driving from Los Angeles to lake Tahoe when our vehicle broke down 18 miles…read morenorth of Bishop on the 395. We where trying to get the vehicle towed to Reno Nevada the nearest Lexus dealership. AAA and Lexus where useless. It was 3 o'clock on a Thursday and no would help. We where able to get a hold of Bishop Automotive Center right before closing time. They sent a tow truck, the driver was friendly and professional. I called the next morning and they where already looking at the vehicle. They finished the work before the end of the day and the price was extremely fair. After paying online they set up a late pickup for Sunday, as we where coming back down south. Nate had our keys waiting for us at the Chevron gas station next door. They took great care of us knowing our situation. They truly care about their customers. Highly recommend Bishop Automotive Center!!

Nate and Tyrell are very professional and stand by their work! They are friendly, dependable and…read morereasonable. Your car will thank you for the service they give!

Here's a version that keeps your direct, conversational style while tightening it up and making it…read morea little more impactful: The one star belongs to Brett, the service manager (and Ted Lasso lookalike!), who was accommodating, polite, and professional. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the rest of the service department. Maybe oil changes and routine maintenance are their specialty. But when it came to diagnosing the check engine light on my 2006 Prius, they completely missed the mark. My Prius threw a check engine light while I was on a road trip up Highway 395. I had it towed to Perry Motors. They said they fixed it, but thankfully I took it for a test drive before leaving because the check engine light came right back on. I got charged a diagnostic fee - fair enough. They couldn't diagnose the problem and kept insisting it was an oil issue. The problem? I'd already had the oil changed at another Toyota dealer before the trip, so I knew that wasn't it. To make matters worse, another service manager actually told me, "It's OK to drive with the check engine light on--we do it all the time." I found that advice pretty disturbing  I finally took my car to J&S Automotive, where Juan Santana worked his magic. Juan is a true car whisperer--thorough, intuitive, and someone who genuinely cares about getting to the root of the problem instead of guessing. More than 400 miles later, my Prius hasn't missed a beat.  Moreover he did not charge me a diagnostic fee and took me in right away despite it being the 4th of July weekend His shop is busy and plastered with incredible reviews and I can see why he is fondly known as Saint Juan Santana - patron saint of car troubles on 395! Would I recommend Perry Motors? Sure, for basic maintenance like oil changes and routine services that follow the handbook. For real diagnostic work? I'd skip Perry and head straight to J&S Automotive.

Brought my Honda here several times. Staff is always friendly and helpful, and I've been happy…read morewith the service. They can get busy, so sometimes it's hard to get an appointment. But there have been several times when they've been able to accommodate me fairly last minute for a more simple check up or repair. Waiting room is super comfy too!

Eric saved us in a pinch on Easter when we were visiting from out of town. Battery died and we were…read moreunable to jump it. No other shops were open due to the holiday and we thought we were going to be stranded. Came by diagnosed and was able to swap out the battery. We were able to make it home that night. We appreciated his help!

Had a pre purchase inspection. Eric was available on short notice and really helpful/communicative.read more