I'm really torn here between a rock and a hard place. Joe embodies the true American spirit, work ethic, fair, humble, can do attitude etc. The work he's done has been top notch, zero complaints about the actual work, honest diagnostic, and cost of parts and labor. The issue that I have with him is his professionalism, scheduling a time slot and sticking to it and not having to hear excuses about something else that came up. What you do is call the client and either cancel or reschedule. Give them the option to choose a different way to resolve the situation they are in. You don't just leave someone hanging who is in need of this critical service while you decide when you will get back to them if you decide to get back to them at all. Very disappointed with my recent dealings with him. I expected way better from as some else here said the last of a rare breed. Just a heads up to anyone else who might be considering him as an option make sure you have a plan B and are extremely patient. Good thing I am in a place where I can control my temper but to be honest... Anyway i'll quit while i'm ahead and haven't said anything insulting and low class but trust me I could. The silver lining is that in a way it has forced me to become more resilient and self reliant and some of the issues I was having that I was gladly will to pay him to fix i've managed to purchase the parts and tools and fix them myself. read more

I called Joe to come check on two cars. One is a 48 year old car, and it is tough to find mechanics who know what they are doing. He did great work at a great price. He also worked on my newer Honda. Again, great work at a great price. I cannot recommend Engine Joe enough! read more

I made multiple attempts to reach this guy. At one point he said he'd get back, but never did. After several more attempts, I moved on to someone else. Sorry, but I'm not giving him another chance. read more

Engine Joe's work is just 'Darn Good'. Does it RIGHT the FIRST TIME. And best of all, does House Calls . . . . right to your garage. Had a radiator installed . . . . not one drip. Had a timing belt installed . . . . not one squeal. He does it FAST and at very reasonable prices. Tom - Elk Grove read more

Left a message for Joe that I have a minor issue with my 71 Malibu he called me back the next day and we set an appointment. He showed up on time and spent around 2-1/2 hrs on it tried his best to dial it in but it was just too tired and needed more than a tune. I been around cars most of my life so I was familiar with his diagnosis. I trust Joe's opinion. I might have him do my engine upgrade. read more

The perfect mechanic reliable honest friendly caring and sincere the best mechanic that I know here in Elk Grove

Joe did an excellent job troubleshooting and repairing an electrical problem with my Toyota Tundra. I called him on a Saturday and he said he would come out the next day, Sunday, to take a look at the issue. I had it narrowed down and he brought a part the part store said would work. When it didn't, he got the right part and then made time for me at 8pm on Monday to finish the job. I will definitely use him again and if you are in Elk Grove I recommend giving him a call to assist you. read more

The best .... period !!!! He worked on my suv, he did his research on the vehicle, came out to my home and got right too it. He was quick & organized and got the job done. He's very fair on pricing .... he's your go too guy ... I swear read more

My car was making a whining noise and smelled of something burning. I was afraid to drive it to my normal mechanic, so I called Joe. He wasn't feeling well so he sent his partner, Cody, later the same day. Cody was great! He needed something he didn't have, and Joe brought it to my house, despite being laid up. The issue was diagnosed as alternator, and before adding more cost buying a battery, he installed the alternator, tested, then went for the battery. Not only am I so appreciative of their speediness to help me same day, their team work to get it done, they were also honest and mindful of the cost. Engine Joe, you have a new client!! I just hope to not have to call on you much =) Thank you Joe & Cody! Highly recommend! read more

This review is long overdue, like 2 years overdue, I know, I should have done this right away. Engine Joe and his associate, Cody, are a rare breed, honest mechanics. They have helped me get a Ford Econoline going again after sitting for 3 years. They're very knowledgable, explain things to you step by step, more than fair pricing, and will work hard to do the job. This is one of the best businesses that I've used in Elk Grove since moving here five years ago!! read more

All I can say is Joe has been Honest, Reliable and Fair. Joe has worked on my truck and trailer. He has help me with bearings, brakes and fuel system problems. I'm very happy to have found Engine Joe The Dealership was going to charge me $1200.00 to fix a problem they couldn't pinpoint. Joe fixed it for $215.00 parts and labor. What he fixed, the dealership missed completely. Joe is busy, but I'm more than willing to rent a car and wait for his service because I know i'll save in the long run. read more

I called Joe and asked for a quote regarding a leak in my 2011 Ford Focus power steering. He gave a real quick quote but said he could give me better information if he saw the vehicle. I went to the shop a few minutes later and he did a visual diagnostic (for FREE) and gave me a quote. It was A LOT cheaper than his competitors in the same area. One competitor quoted me 100% above Joes quote. He said I can buy the part and the labor charge wouldn't change. So far Joe is honest, very reasonably priced and knowledgeable. I hope it continues because its hard to find those qualities with most mechanics. There was an issue but found out OReiley sold a bad part and Joe replaced it. Joe was patient and did exactly what he promised. I am fully satisfied and will return to Joe. Just a tip... Joe is solo and has a lot of cars... bigger jobs can take longer... I left my car overnight. Don't be in a rush. read more

Driving around in Elk Grove, noticed a red Chevy Silverado truck next to me, captured a quick pic and called number listed on banner. Called Joe Monday morning, set appointment for Wednesday morning, Joe arrived, ready to work, and a very good listener. Reasonable prices for a convenient (mobile) service. Thank you Engine Joe read more

Joe is the rarest find: an honest mechanic. He is not only honest, but competent and fair. What a combo! On Thanksgiving Eve I called him and caught him going out the door to go out of town for the holiday. I told him my serpentine belt had broken and I was stranded. He postponed his festivities and came right over. Once there, he had the car running in ten minutes. His fee was more than reasonable. What a guy! He is the first and only guy I go to for things automotive. If you try him, he'll be your goto guy as well. read more

Terrible service i will never do business with him ever again don't recommend nobody do work with him he will screw you over.

Engine Joe did a great job with my car repairs. He did it in a timely manner and for a reasonable price. Engine Joe and his staff are professional and hard working. He replaced my sunroof and did it for half the cost of the dealership excluding price for parts. It works beautifully now. He also repaired an idle issue we were having and I'm so happy about that. If you go to Engine Joe you will get your monies worth and then some. Thanks Engine Joe! read more

Had a problem with my car and didn't want to pay to tow it. I looked on Yelp and found Engine Joe. The reviews were good so I gave him a call. He set up the appointment for the next day which was perfect. He showed up promptly as scheduled. I explained the issue and he went to work on the diagnosis. Within 5 minutes he had it figured out and gave me an estimate on the repair. The estimated cost was quite reasonable. He completed the repair in a very reasonable period of time (while I waited). Should the need arise, I will definitely use Engine Joe again. read more

I had an appointment for Joe to come to my home to help with replacing brakes and rotors for 10am today. He texted me at 9:55 saying "im on my way". Now its 10:41 and no sign of him and not responding to text messages. I went out of my way this morning to get the parts and clean up the garage so he could work. Very unprofessional. read more

Called Engine Joe about my '91 MR2 overheating. He came over and found the messed up hose that was causing a coolant leak. He bought a hose the next day and fixed it right away. Unfortunately when I drove my car it was still overheating. Called Joe again to see if he could do another diagnostic and he said he could do a follow up for me no charge. He purged the coolant system at the radiator and my car was working perfectly. 10/10 can recommend Joe for your mechanic needs. read more

Joe is an excellent, honest and dependable mechanic! Joe has been our mechanic for both our business and personal vehicles so this review is way over due. This last service call he fixed an extra issue at no extra charge that I would've happily paid for. Fair prices and solid work keep us coming back! read more

Called joe about my intake it fell apart. He came to me and fixed it for me. Nice guy also very experienced. Gave me a great deal and did honest work. Called him Sunday and came to me not a lot mechanics would have done that. Thanks again joe! We see you again in the future for other work. - Paul Sandhu. read more

Perhaps the most knowledgeable mechanic in the Sacramento area, Joe knows his way around old (1939 Fords) and new Bentleys and Aston Martins and anything in-between. He is the consummate mechanic, and, he is known to make house calls. Joe has the right touch and knows how to "talk" to cars. I feel secure in the knowledge the work will be done correctly every time I leave a car with Joe. read more

Engine Joe has been my go to mechanic for the last year and I can say that he is been one of the most helpful and honest mechanics out there. His prices are fair and the convenience of being mobile has been a big plus! He's helped me bring my Lincoln back to life! read more

Engine Joe - 67 Lincoln Continental Convertible - Auto Repair Near Me

Joe is the most honest mechanic my family and I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. He is now our family mechanic. Joe offers experienced and professional mechanic work yet treats you like a human being and works with you. I'm convinced he can diagnose anything, as well as repair anything. All four of our family cars only come to Joe now. read more

Correction on duke pump, should have said fuel pump. And I am not doubting your superior repairing capabilities, and all of us get overwhelmed. I asked what I owed and you gave an amount , which I paid. Called a couple of times and I directly spoke to you. You said you would put it on your board, so you didn't forget. So this is why I have the rating I need, didn't rate you on your repairing capability. read more

Engine Joe is awesome. Always very fair, honest and tries to get the job done as quick as possible! He may not be the biggest shop in town, but all these good reviews should give you some confidence that he will do you right. He is my mechanic from now on. read more

Joe is friendly, always fair, on time and of course knowledgeable when it comes to car repairs. We have used his service several times with complete satisfaction. Today we took our Toyota to him to replace a sensor that ended up being fine, just a loose connection. If you ever need a mechanic you should try Engine Joe!!! He's the best! I highly recommend him!! Thank you again!! read more

Engine Joe shop is amazing. Joe is the man! Not only did he fix the alternator of my truck but he did above and beyond by also putting air into my tires without having me to tell him. Also, he found a minor issue with the truck that I did not know of..he went on to fix it and did for no charge. He is a reliable worker with great experience and has a great staff to help out. This is a very professional place. This is my to go place for my truck. I definitely recommend this place. Don't fall for traps calling other mobile immature mechanics on craigslist. Engine Joe shop is 100% legit. read more

Joe, is one of the most honest mechanics to fix my cars. He has worked on all three of my cars. Recently, he installed a alternator in my daughter's car. He was able to take the car in and have it ready for me later that afternoon. I did a price check on the internet on how much to replace a alternator, Joe's price was a $100 less. read more

I went based on the Yelps reviews. Gave him a called on Tuesday, explained him my car situation, he told me to meet on Thursday and to text him the informations in which I did. So the next day(Wednesday), I wanted to confirm about the date to meet because he didn't text me back. Apparently he forgot who I was, (in my head thinking, it's fine, giving him the benefit of doubt because he might busy and forgot.)So I explained to him again about my car issues. He then proceeded to saying hes busy Thursday and is available Friday at 10am even thought we agreed for Thursday. I agreed to Friday 10am and he told me he marked his Calendar. Friday morning (10 am), He wasn't here. I called him again, no answer. Second time,he finally answer. Told me he can meet me in 40 mins. 1 1/2 hrs later he showed up. No apologies or anything. Ran a diagnosis, told me I had ( VSA modulator and transmission problems.) I asked him what's the next course of action, told me he needs to do some research and to call some of his buddies for more guidance and would give me a call Saturday afternoon which is the next day. Next day, no call or anything. I Called multiple times but no answer. 3 days later still nothing. I understand due to covid-19 pandemic situation and time is tough, at least be professional about it. I Needed my car to be fix asap and was waiting for your service. If you're unable to fix it, at least be responsible and let the person know. Professionalism and being punctual definitely not there. Waste of time! read more

I have used Engine Joe several times, for two different cars. I have always found them to be very honest, quick to respond, to do fast and thorough work, reasonably priced, and did I mention honest? Most recently Something broke in my brakes and they were actually grinding. I knew those would need new rotors, but asked him to do the rear brakes also. He got parts for front and back, but ended up only doing the front, as the back brake pads were almost 100%. I would have paid for the rear and not known any different. In the past, I have gone to Joe after getting quotes from other auto repair places, and Joe has found cheaper, less "comprehensive" ways to repair problems. And, as a mobile repair, high convenient. read more

Had a great experience with Joe. He diagnosed an old car with both smog and safety issues and advised it would be best to sell to junk yard. He is a mechanic to be trusted for good advice. He has repaired several old cars for me and is very fair in his prices and does great work. read more

I had a battery clamp that was not replaceable due to a frozen nut that would not come off. While I knew the dealer was not my cheapest option, I knew this was not a labor intensive repair and was willing to pay dealer rate to get it taken care of quickly. Dealer repair foreman was called out to look at my vehicle and said the clamp could only be removed by cutting the battery cable and wiring on a new clamp. Only catch was he "estimated" the labor to be 2.5 hours and the total repair cost at $350.00. My other option was to order a new wiring harness for $450.00 and pay additional labor for that installation. Now I'm no car repair guru but I've been around the block a few times and know this is a simple matter of cutting a copper cable and attaching a new clamp. I guestimated it would take a professional mechanic about 15 minutes. At the same time I do respect the knowledge of a professional mechanic who knows how to do this repair properly and was willing to pay for his knowledge as well. Batteries power all kinds of onboard computers and a half-assed wiring repair could end up costing a lot of money if any of those computerized items gets fried. Lucky for me a friend had given me a business card for Engine Joe months earlier saying he was a great mechanic and highly recommended him. I googled Joe's name and found some pretty impressive technical write-ups he had done in response to repair issues that were posted on a chat board. Joe received quite a few accolades for his thorough and very technical responses which made me feel this guy knew his trade. Called him up and told him about my problem. He said he could do it so I made an appointment. Joe showed up at my home and had already researched the wiring used for my vehicle so he had the part in hand to complete the repair. Took him about 15 minutes including writing up the receipt. After the repair he even took out his meter to make sure the voltage was correct. He knew there was very little chance the voltage would be out of range, but I really appreciate that he doesn't have an ego that prevents him from taking the one minute to get his meter out and make 100% sure things were working properly. It's what a true professional does. Joe charged me the cost of the part and the small amount of time spent on labor. Talk about fair. I gave him an extra $20 as I knew this wasn't some shade tree mechanic who just repaired my vehicle. Having lived in Elk Grove for only a couple of years, finding Engine Joe was a blessing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

I had a 9 am appointment with this guy this morning at his auto body shop. He has no sign already a bad sign hes unprofessional. But anyways i called to try find out where his shop is at and he calls me back to tell me that he had an emergency service and he would come within an hr. Of all the years going to auto body shop this is the first ever guy to tell me ot wait an hr cause he does emergency service on other cars. Even though my appointment was booked he basically says screw the customer that goes out of their way and time to show up on time and help out some friend about their car problems. If anything should be an emergency it should be a brand new customer that shows up to his shop and probably could of been a long time customer that would of told friends to try his shop out. Now because he wants to play favorites with customers even ones that aren't even at his shop he loses a customer, networking and now has 1 star on yelp. I hate to leave bad reviews but he wasted my time gas money and also another passenger time and money that was going to give me a ride back home. Don't bother with this guy stick with more professionally ran businesses so you don't have to have your time and money wasted by people like this. read more

my name is syed, once time I met to joe regarding my car has aternator problem, I went some where three times before they can not fixed it,joe fixed my problem,in 20 minutes I fee that he is honest, give aways customer beneficial tips, now my car have a smog fail problem, he give me right advice to fix it. this not a quote that 'HONESTY IS A GOOD POICY' ,joe always apply it read more