Fast Lube &amp; Smog

(122 reviews)

I was referred to this shop, by my long time oil change facility. The staff was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional and very spot on with the diagnosis. No up selling, no nonsense, very honest. I would have normally taken my vehicle to my dealership, but I've lost all faith in the Service Dept., and the Tech in mis diagnosing causing me several hundred more dollars, as well as taking it elsewhere to find out it was just a bad battery and not the starter which the dealer missed and charged me for a new starter. Gateway, diagnosed and fix the issue in 4 hours. I highly recommend them. While not a big fancy facility, these gentlemen are honest, and fair. Excellent work!!!!

Frankie is one of the most honest and hardworking mechanics you will ever find. I took my Mercedes…read morehere several times to get fixed and they do an excellent job. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for high quality auto repair at a very reasonable price.

Honest Engine

4.2

(78 reviews)

Everything went great took care of my car and had me up and running in no time very fair and lives…read moreup to his name of being Honest and fair. Highly recommend!

Thank you guys for the repairs you did on my Wife's Honda CRV!! So quick and efficient!! This will…read morebe my go to shop from now

Apex Automotive

(19 reviews)

Apex Automotive has been my go-to for both repairs and routine oil changes, and the experience has…read morebeen consistently great. Angel, the owner, is very knowledgeable and always takes the time to clearly explain what work is being done and why. There's no confusion or guesswork--just straightforward, honest communication. He's also very accommodating when it comes to scheduling. It's clear he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his customers. Finding a shop you can trust isn't easy, but Apex Automotive has definitely earned that trust.

Literally called to see if I can take my car in just to be told it's up to you. And then get hung…read moreup on. Completely disrespectful and I wouldn't come here

Integrity Auto Repair & Mufflers

(46 reviews)

I honestly couldn't be happier. My service too less then 30…read moreminutes for an oil change and full inspection. I think my car has found her new and lifetime DR. Thank you so much. And peace of mind to boot, Awesome!!!!

I did not end up using this business, but I wanna give them credit for getting back to me and being…read morehonest about how long it would take, and the price it would be, which was the same as other businesses in the area. It just was gonna be two extra days to wait for them, but they were very professional both at their front desk on the call and for responding through yelp. usually when a business is that busy that you have to wait that's a good sign that their customers are happy too!

J & T Automotive

(17 reviews)

Service was great -got me in right away and fixed my air conditioner for a good price!read more

Fast and friendly service! Brought my car in because it was making a funny rattling vibration,…read moresound while in motion... turned out to be a simple fix on undercarriage / heat shield. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic, I'd highly recommend Lorenzo and his automotive shop .

Car Pros 1

4.9

(86 reviews)

I've taken my Lexus here for a few years and recently needed service. Carl, the service manager is…read moregreat to work with and the owner is too. I recommend Car Pros.

I recommend everyone STAY AWAY from this business. My sister called Car Pros 1 and she was told I…read morecould bring my car in to have the engine removed but that they wouldn't be able to get to it until after the weekend (I had my car towed to Car Pros 1 on a Friday). During the first two weeks they had my vehicle, I called them several times and left messages. Once when I called, Carl answered and told me he wasn't sure what was happening with my vehicle but that he would find out and call me back. My calls were not returned. After the third week, I finally reached Carl on the phone again. I asked Carl why they hadn't started working on my car, and he said in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, I don't know, maybe because we're busy!" They were supposed to take the engine out and deliver it to Modesto Engine-Renu, then reinstall it when Engine-Renu was done rebuilding it. They were very aware of this from the beginning but came up with a bunch of excuses. When asked why they didn't call me, why they didn't communicate with me, neither had a clear, sensible answer. The fiasco continued until finally, Car Pros delivered my engine to Modesto Engine Re-Nu, who rebuilt my engine in 2 weeks and returned it to Car Pros. Then the delays continued. My sister took over communication with Carl and/or Mishu, hoping they would do their job. Carl told my sister two different times that my engine would be ready on a certain date and that he would have the total cost ready for her. He never called her, and the delays continued. All in all, Car Pros had my vehicle for a total of 7 weeks! They billed for 17 hours labor which took them 7 weeks to complete, SEVEN WEEKS!!! Car Pros broke the hood prop rod retainer and the hood prop was just lying on the engine. An employee said he would "...get one from another car!" It didn't fit and the employee said Carl would have to order it (as if I would EVER take my car back to that crappy excuse of a garage). I called Car Pros to tell them my fog lights and cruise control weren't working (left a message on Mishu's voicemail). Car Pros never returned my call !!! To top it off, they charged substantially more than their estimate. If you take your vehicle to Car Pros 1 in Modesto for any reason, you are playing Russian Roulette with your car's repairs. Any response to this review from this business will be more garbage, I assure you, as this place is shifty and downright dishonest.

The Auto Shop

4.6

(39 reviews)

since i have started going to the auto shop i have not been more pleased, being in the automotive…read moreindustry myself i know how important customer service is, i have always received great service, todd, jenny, jeff and joe are great! i trust them with my car needs and highly recommend them to anyone!

Been in this place twice so far and both times have been excellent service. Excellent work. I was…read morereferred by a family member. I went there with the RAV4 I bought for the second vehicle and needed some brakes and some other maintenance done on it. They went through the hole Toyota car. Checklist that they know about and gave me a list of the problems that needed to be repaired. And it was so easy. I picked the things that were the most important and made appointments later on for the others. There is budgeting, of course. But they fixed everything very quick professionally with warranties on their work spent an excellent experience with these people I would advise anyone who needs to work done on their domestic vehicle to bring it to them. The value is excellent because they are a honest and trustworthy company.

All service automotive

(7 reviews)

What a great place to get your car fixed. Nice people, quick service, great work, reasonable…read moreprices. So convenient for those of us around MJC West. Needed to discover why my car's A/C had stopped working. It was quickly diagnosed and I was given an estimate. I picked the car up later the same day, the estimate was right on, even though he did a small extra repair. It's been working perfectly since. Highly recommend.

Nice Guys, Smart Guys and very considerate prices. I'm so happy I went to them…read more I definitely will refer people to this shop !

California House of Auto

4.8

(75 reviews)

It has been about 7 years since we first brought the first vehicle in the family here to service…read more Our search for a local auto repair shop ended there. California House of Auto does it all. Do you need an alignment? They got you covered as well. We looked no further. Arturo is just awesome. He's knowledgeable, reliable, honest and fair. What's not to like? The experience is simply great. 5 stars for now and 10 stars when that becomes a thing.

Best service in Modesto. My go to guy. Reliable. Dependable. Always available. Honest. And great…read morecustomer service

McCoy Tire - McHenry

(143 reviews)

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the entire staff at McCoy Tire the service was…read moreimpressive the quality of professionalism in a inconvenient moment for myself brought ease to my morning hurdle. The true core Value of running a business is the treatment of the consumer which I hold in high regard. A while ago. I had a issue with my tire and they treated me kind , then I needed a new Tire ( second experience with them ) I needed to replace the tire so I went back (They treated me very well then ) Today was my 3rd experience with them. 3 different issues completely different years of service... As they may service tons of people and not remember me personally ( to my surprise they actually did have my previous encounter stored and knew exactly which tire they replaced) I certainly remembered how they treated me in the past.TODAY WAS NO DIFFERENT they had me in and out of there and my experience was just as pleasant. Thank you to the McCoy Crew Sincerely ,Angela

I went in and bought 5 brand new tires($1888 charged) and the guy at the counter will nickel and…read moredime you to death for every little thing..1999 chevy Silverado. Bought 4 Brand new All terrain BFGs KO3's. Top of line tires and a brand new spare tire and he nailed me for every little thing like taking locks off (should have been a courtesy since I didn't go anywhere else) . I regret going to this place. Tire shops are a dime a dozen and I went there as a referral (I should have went somewhere else).... and I waited for 3 hours to put them on and no one said anything as to why it was taking so long. Guy at the front desk acts like its the only tire shop in Modesto. I have 3 vehicles and will never EVER go there nor recommend anyone to go there. Garbage customer service. Worst experience I have ever had for brand new tires. People do your research and go somewhere else. So many better options. If I could I would have given Zero Stars. I heard Finish line on McHenry Avenue or Les Schwab is better than this lame Tire Shop. McCoy Tires.... do better. Especially the guy in the front desk.

Gateway Automotive

(122 reviews)

I was referred to this shop, by my long time oil change facility. The staff was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional and very spot on with the diagnosis. No up selling, no nonsense, very honest. I would have normally taken my vehicle to my dealership, but I've lost all faith in the Service Dept., and the Tech in mis diagnosing causing me several hundred more dollars, as well as taking it elsewhere to find out it was just a bad battery and not the starter which the dealer missed and charged me for a new starter. Gateway, diagnosed and fix the issue in 4 hours. I highly recommend them. While not a big fancy facility, these gentlemen are honest, and fair. Excellent work!!!!

Frankie is one of the most honest and hardworking mechanics you will ever find. I took my Mercedes…read morehere several times to get fixed and they do an excellent job. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for high quality auto repair at a very reasonable price.

Pro-10 Minute Oil Change

(176 reviews)

Getting My Car Ready To Pass Smog Check This Year It Was A Excellent Service It Was Very Very Good…read moreAnd Satisfying And I Will Definitely Come Back. I Will Really Recommend It To My Family And Friends!!!!!!!!!!!!

I always forget to post reviews but I have been getting my car serviced here for over 2 yrs and I'm…read morealways satisfied with the services provided. The staff is great and welcoming. They never try to pressure me to add on services which is nice. They may recommend a service and they will explain why and let me know if it's something I can do in the future. The prices are good no complaints there.

CTT Transmissions

(53 reviews)

Transmission diagnostic and rebuild. Excellent service, great communication, quick and efficient…read moreand priced fairly for the industry.

Went in because I thought my tranny was giving me issues. Customer service was amazing. They're…read morevery honest and reliable and won't just tell you things are wrong to make money. If nothing is truly wrong they will tell you and you can't find that everywhere. Highly recommend.

McCoy Tire - McHenry

(143 reviews)

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the entire staff at McCoy Tire the service was…read moreimpressive the quality of professionalism in a inconvenient moment for myself brought ease to my morning hurdle. The true core Value of running a business is the treatment of the consumer which I hold in high regard. A while ago. I had a issue with my tire and they treated me kind , then I needed a new Tire ( second experience with them ) I needed to replace the tire so I went back (They treated me very well then ) Today was my 3rd experience with them. 3 different issues completely different years of service... As they may service tons of people and not remember me personally ( to my surprise they actually did have my previous encounter stored and knew exactly which tire they replaced) I certainly remembered how they treated me in the past.TODAY WAS NO DIFFERENT they had me in and out of there and my experience was just as pleasant. Thank you to the McCoy Crew Sincerely ,Angela

I went in and bought 5 brand new tires($1888 charged) and the guy at the counter will nickel and…read moredime you to death for every little thing..1999 chevy Silverado. Bought 4 Brand new All terrain BFGs KO3's. Top of line tires and a brand new spare tire and he nailed me for every little thing like taking locks off (should have been a courtesy since I didn't go anywhere else) . I regret going to this place. Tire shops are a dime a dozen and I went there as a referral (I should have went somewhere else).... and I waited for 3 hours to put them on and no one said anything as to why it was taking so long. Guy at the front desk acts like its the only tire shop in Modesto. I have 3 vehicles and will never EVER go there nor recommend anyone to go there. Garbage customer service. Worst experience I have ever had for brand new tires. People do your research and go somewhere else. So many better options. If I could I would have given Zero Stars. I heard Finish line on McHenry Avenue or Les Schwab is better than this lame Tire Shop. McCoy Tires.... do better. Especially the guy in the front desk.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

3.9

(95 reviews)

There is nothing like being in and out of an oil change!…read more The service at this place is excellent Donovan one of the managers and Roger one of the technicians were so helpful. We found a coupon online which brought the price to a reasonable price but this place is worth every cent without the coupon as well. Thank you guys for making this a quick stop on a Sunday.

They have good & quick service, I went for an oil change and ended up spending more than i thought.read more

Jay’s Mechanic

(2 reviews)

Did some spark plugs on my Chevy Silverado at a very reasonable price. Was on time and did the work…read moreflawless!! Will have him come back to do some additional work. Highly recommended.

Very convenient service, he comes to you. Great Guy, honest and professional. Came by this…read moremorning on time and changed the oil and filter for 2 cars. Will be changing my brake pads next week. I Definitely recommend his services.

Budget Tire

(119 reviews)

This is an amazing place to buy tires. I've been coming here for years. I recently noticed that I…read moreneeded tires, went to budget tires they gave me a very good price. Set the appointment and everything went pretty smooth. Two weeks later, I realize that my other Car needs tires. Call them on the phone gave them my tire size, made the appointment. Had the tires installed and now I'm good to go. I recommend budget tire.

Budget tire is the best !! Employees are very nice and helpful. They have great prices and they are…read morequick. I needed to replace all 4 of my tires. We went with Ironman Tires . They had my car ready in no time. And they have an offer a good warranty on the tires.

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Samantha B.

0

5

9

2 years ago

I've been coming to this place for multiple years. Never been stirred wrong. Never had an issue. Some of the cheapest prices for an oil change around. Do you always do a full inspection and top off all my fluids I couldn't ask for better service they're usually always in a good mood and nice. I would recommend them if you're looking for someone to change your oil, that seems to be considerate and responsible. read more

Logan C.

0

3

0

8 years ago

Fast lube really holds true to their name. They took care of my oil change fast and were great at breaking down the things they took care of and products they used for me. I was also happy to meet their "shop dog" Sammi, who kept me company while I waited. Highly Recommend! read more

Dave S.

79

14

0

7 years ago

Quick honest and friendly service...cant beat it!

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