I was referred to this shop, by my long time oil change facility. The staff was extremely knowledgeable, 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!!!! read more

OCTOBER 19, 2025 UPDATE After all of my phone calls to him for car advice and no matter how annoying I can be, Frank has never once lost his patience with me. Frank holds high standards of service, knowledge and hard work and he insists on the same for his employees. His prices are fair, he's honest and his education is extremely impressive. After I totaled my car frank helped me choose one without hesitation (probably because I kept bringing my choices to him only to have him say NO YO ). After more than a decade of trusting my car and safety with Gateway and thanks to Franks help ... I finally purchased a new car and it Looks like I'll be a loyal customer forEVER The shop is open Mon thru Fri and his prices remain very fair. END UPDATE For years I have been able to rely on and trust the staff of Gateway Automotive. Today when my car died outside of the library I called the shop and Ryan assured me that if I towed it over they would take care of it so I did. I was immediately greeted by the staff and Ryan went straight to work. The problem was diagnosed and repaired in less than 2 hours. He was direct, accurate and incredibly helpful. I am grateful for his hard work. The entire staff is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I ALWAYS recommend this shop for the fact that they've never been wrong and have always been honest. Many times I've sent my friends to Gateway for second opinions and nearly every time their diagnosis was on point and way more affordable. It's hard to find an honest mechanic in this town... Gateway fills that need read more

I have a lot of empathy for the young guys working at this facility. Unfortunately, I was there until 6 PM because somebody quit and my car was pushed to the end of the line even though I arrived at 7:45 AM. Why is the owner not supervising these young technicians? They have very little experience and should be supervised by experienced in licensed mechanics. When I picked up my vehicle, the alignment seemed way off. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the work they performed, but they certainly took the two front rims and tires off the vehicle. All I can tell you is my steering wheel was jiggly back & forth driving over 60mph. As a result, I have to take my suv to a tire shop for a wheel alignment. Another $100 bucks. read more

Frankie is one of the most honest and hardworking mechanics you will ever find. I took my Mercedes here 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. read more

Thank you. The Chevrolet Avalanche is a magnificent pickup. The vehicle was detailed out like a new model. 180,000 miles runs like new vehicle. No issues. I was even able to get a strong warranty on the vehicle for major breakdowns. The price was way below it value. The interior was completely redone. Honesty was a major selling point of the pickup. I 100% recommend this seller. Michael James Nicholoff ASCAP CMA read more

Took my wife's prius here to have the head gasket replaced. The quote came in pretty reasonable, and Frank kept me in the loop with all of the issues that came up. The guys there did one heck of a job. The head was re-surfaced at a 3rd party shop that took an extra few days, and then we found out that the water pump had gone out as well. Turned out having the head gasket, water pump and thermostat replaced. Will be taking my other cars to them if I need any work done. Frank and staff are great guys, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing work done to their vehicles in the area. Thank you Frank and everyone who worked on the Prius. You guys did a top notch job! Will definitely be bringing my other vehicles in for services when needed. read more

Great customer service /communication great pricing quality work and expertise advice. Will come back again highly recommend very humble workers great attitudes and work ethic read more

Parts missing, not installed properly Lots of reworking all bad not economical ever going back again! read more

These guys are the best! They have always done an excellent job on all our vehicles. There very reasonably priced. And they get the vehicles done when I need them done. Thank You guys! read more

We had a really good experience at Gateway Automotive. Gateway is the highest rated automotive repair shop on Yelp in our area. I took my 13' ML350 that I purchased last month to Gateway Automative to diagnose two minor leaks that I noticed last week; one under the hood and one under the middle of car. The Mercedes dealership did a diagnostic and gave me a quote over the phone but their pricing and timing was unrealistic. I wasn't too happy with the Mercedes dealership so I decided to support a local small business that had great reviews. The two repairs were done over the weekend and I picked up the car today. Everything looks great, no leaks and the car runs solid. The pricing was hands down very competitive. They inspected the car thoroughly and didn't find anything else wrong with it. Frankie the owner was honest and friendly. I'm glad I used Gateway Automotive to get the work done. I'll be sure to do all of my future maintenance there also. read more

Gateway Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Modesto, California

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I am thrilled to give Gateway Automotive my 5-star rating. On a recent trip to visit my father in Modesto, the serpentine belt of my father's car broke. I had to coordinate a tow and repair for him. This was during a very rainy Christmas week. I reviewed Yelp and messaged the business. I got a very quick response from Frank, the owner who indicated his shop would be happy to help. (I later found out Frank was actually on vacation but was still diligently responding to customer inquiries-such professionalism and commitment : ) ! The three guys I met at the shop were able to install a new belt in a few hours. They carefully explained to me what likely happened, the work they did on the car and did not price gouge me-a practice some Modesto auto-mechanic shops unfortunately employ. Kudos to the shop owner, Frank, Ken and the awesome crew of trustworthy and helpful mechanics! If you live in or are visiting Modesto and have car troubles, I highly recommend this shop! :) read more

Gateway Automotive is hands down the best auto repair center I have been to. The owner is super honest and descriptive with the work that my car needed. My Lexus ES350 needed a major tune up and right strut repair. I used to do my service and repairs at the Lexus dealer but it became too expensive. Not only does this auto repair shop offer great deals, I feel like my car is running way better. I had my spark plugs replaced, all fluids replaced, transmission flush and new belt. My car runs quieter and smoother, including getting better gas mileage. I recommend Gateway Automotive to anyone who needs maintenance or repairs on their domestic or foreign vehicle. Thank you!!! read more

Gateway Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Modesto, California

Frank was extremely nice and made sure I got my car back the same day as promised. Extremely reasonable in the price that was charged as well. read more

Best Automotive Repair Shop I've ever done business with my family and friends 5 stars Faith Zaleta read more

Replace oil pressure sensor switch for 2007 GMC Yukon. 300$. I already had purchased the part and they installed. I came to them on a Friday and they scheduled me that Saturday morning and got it done in a timely manner and answered all my questions. Seem like a professional group after my first visit. read more

Great hard working mechanics. They worked on my electric car putting on springs + shocks for better comfort. A necessary install, due to the terrible rough streets and roads that the last rainy season ruined. read more

The BEST Auto Repair Place in Modesto is GATEWAY AUTOMOTIVE 302 1/2 North 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95350 209-356-5306 Easy to find... At the South end of Tully turn right onto 9th Street and they are right there. JUNE 2014 UPDATE At the risk of making them even more busy... Third time there and I like them even more! They just did a tune up on the van, changed the cap and rotor, plugs and wires (which is hard work and takes a long time). They also changed the window motor and cleaned and lubed all those moving parts, AND they put a new door handle on the driver door, AND they got the air conditioner working, which had not been working at all for over a year, and it works Fantastic... All this for only $412 Labor + parts. PREVIOUS ENTRIES I got a complete Oil Change service, PLUS they plugged in their Check Engine Reader and told me why my check engine light was on!! And they tightened something, because the oil leak just about stopped!! They are great people. They also never tell you that your car needs repairs that it does not need. I once went to Jiffy Lube in Oakdale, CA for an oil change. With one car in front of me, it took three guys over an HOUR to just change my oil, and when done they handed me a LONG LIST of expensive repairs and replacements that my car did NOT need. THIS IS A REAL REVIEW BY A REAL CUSTOMER. NO ONE HAS EVER PAID ME TO DO ANY REVIEWS. read more

I am fairly good when it comes to fixing things in my cars but this time I needed expert advice. As many of you know, it's hard to find a trustworthy mechanic for your cars. You never know if you're going to get bad advice or even worse, bad repairs. Frank and the crew at Gateway are the happy exception to that! My Honda CRV had some issues which they took care of quickly but after the repair another problem arose. Frank and his crew spent hours diagnosing the issue and tracked it down to a defective new part from the first repair. They fixed it quickly at no extra charge and now the car runs like a champ! You need someone who will locate your problem, fix it quickly, stand by his work, and charge you fairly? Gateway Automotive is the place to go. read more

My son takes his Mini Cooper to the dealership for oil changes and those service appointments always come with a long list of other things that they (the dealership) recommend being fixed - usually totaling up to more that that little car is worth. Gateway is our go to when the dealership hits us with that long list. Gateway gives us an objective second opinion on everything. Sometimes they identify the same issues, sometimes they dismiss things the dealer said needed attention and sometimes they spot other things that the dealer didn't. They walk my son through what they see, explain the issue, how long he likely can get away without getting it fixed as well as what could happen if he just leaves it alone & doesn't fix it. They give us a reasonable quote on the parts and labor and they often come in at less than what they originally quoted. That is a refreshing change, right? They also get the work done fast. read more

Thanks Frank and Ken for the great job on the 1967 Mustang rebuild. I knew it took a bit longer than you anticipated but it looks and runs great. You guys are the best. read more

VERY unprofessional! Stopped by last week, (5/9/24) to schedule an appointment to have a simple exhaust manifold leak and key fob programming done. I was told to return today, (Wednesday, 5/15/24), only to find they had no record of the appointment. I explained clearly that I would need my vehicle back at the end of day for family obligations tomorrow. No communication from them at all. I finally called at 4:00 p.m. only to find out that they had not even looked at my vehicle. Needless to say, I do NOT recommend this business. read more

Gateway is awesome. They always get the repairs done quickly and don't charge an arm and a leg. We've been going to them for a few years and have never had a bad experience. read more

Gateway automotive Is always on time very affordable and understanding they will have your back

My car was making noise so I took it the nearest shop and Ken was able to help me out and fix the car fast. read more

Gateway Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Modesto, California

After the BMW dealer gave us an astronomical price quote for a few issues, went searching for a different shop to see if I could get a more reasonable quote. Picked Gateway because it had rave reviews, which is pretty unusual for an auto-repair shop and honestly, all the 5-star reviews are 100% deserved. Frank was really communicative and gave me a list of different options and recommendations, just super honest throughout the whole process; I never felt like he was trying to upcharge or sell me on anything I didn't need. Everything was fix really quick and about 1/3 of the cost that BMW had quoted us. This is definitely where I'll be going for any future repairs. read more

The technicians here are very knowledgeable when it comes to automobile. They are also fair when it comes to pricing their cost and labor, I would say they can be generous. I highly recommend these men to work on my vehicles. I've already taken a couple of my cars, a 2008 Honda Accord and a Toyota Echo, and they didn't charge me much and my cars came out like new. Had not had anymore issues with my cars after the repairs. They treat you like family, like family that they like. If you treat them with patience and respect they will do the same to you. Many customers forget that. To people I like I always recommend this place, to the rest, I just tell them to go to their local car dealership. read more

I Cant say how much appreciate the owner and the team have helped me fixing my Car AC issue. Three stars for the service Another star for the pricing Fifth star for being expertise in their field. Thank you! read more

Just took in my 2005 Honda Accord in today. Called Frank on short notice and he was able to accommodate me. The staff were all welcoming and did not hesitate to assist me. The price and service he provided were outstanding. I plan on taking my car back for other services as this visit was only for my brakes. Thanks for everything!...I don't have a Yelp Acct so I had to use my wifey's! Just took my 2013 Lexus to get the door lock actuator replaced. Again, Frank was able to fit me in with such short notice and as always, his prices are the best in town. He sacrificed his personal obligations in order to have my repairs completed before closing. I plan on taking my other car for a tuneup shortly. read more

Gateway Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Modesto, California

Gateway Automotive is a phenomenal shop, frank is a courteous and flexible. He got my suburban in and out with no delays, the suv drives better than it ever has in our ownership. Hope you open your schedule back up so I can stop by with another vehicle. read more

I don't pretend to know anything about car engines. It's not my forte in life, & I'm totally ok w that. That's what a good mechanic is for. When my dad passed away, one of the things I inherited was his car. Long gone are the days when a "good" mechanic; one who possesses capability & integrity, was commonplace. That was the zeitgeist when my dad was young & an avid car buyer. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in today. Since I already have Baby (my convertible), which I dote on & care for pretty meticulously (understatement), it's fair to say that my dad's car (I still call it that) gets neglected. That is, until something goes wrong. That something happened on the day before Christmas. I was driving my mom on a final grocery run before the festivities began. Forward to the cabin reeking of burnt rubber, w what appeared to be smoke (?!) rising from the hood. I don't need to tell you how disconcerting this scenario was. I'm a girly girl, & my mom is worse. In other words, we were clueless & basically helpless. So, I did the obvious thing & turned off the heat. That did the trick. My mom suggested we take it to the dealership. Isn't that cute? Even I know that you never take a car to the dealership when it is no longer under warranty. Unless of course, you have money to burn. You just need a good mechanic. I waited until after Christmas to tackle this problem. I know where to go in SF, but finding a Modesto mechanic was still a work in progress for me. Since Gateway had done a job for me before effortlessly, they became my go to. I called & explained the sad situation, & I was assured that they would figure it out. When I brought him (the Green Machine) in, they were slammed, so they had to keep him overnight. But first thing in the morning, just after 9 AM, I got a call from Frank telling me what the issue was. These guys are really good & fast at troubleshooting. No nonsense, no up-selling. But most importantly, these guys are honest. I found a good mechanic in Modesto. Now I bring both cars here. My dad would approve. 5 stars. read more

Highly reccomend this shop. Owners and techs are great people. Took my Acadia AWD to have Frank and his guys take a look after putting 3 power steering pumps in myself. Put another pump in and worked awesome but ended up giving out. I called and Frank's wife said to come on in and I explained I had a very important appt in the bay area and they even leant me a car while it was being fixed. I know from my own experience that this job is more than complicated which is what took me to his shop. I know they spent way too much time on this vehicle thanks to the faulty autozone parts but Frank didnt bother charging for the labor to replace again, which is awesome. Turns out it wasnt my mechanical skill at fault it was just faulty products from autozone. All in all Frank is very transparent with his pricing and very honest. It's hard to find auto shops like this which is why I usually handle all my own mechanical work but I'm so blessed to have found out about Gateway. read more

The best around! Very honest, reliable and affordable prices. The only place we trust with our vehicles.

Had to have my F-150 taken to the shop for what I thought was a slipping transmission. They ran diagnostics and were responsive and helpful and their customer service was excellent! Also asked for an oil change last minute and they were happy to do it! read more

This shop is a local treasure! Frankie, the owner, earned my trust the first time I brought my BMW in to be worked on and I will continue to be a loyal customer. He knows BMW's, he's VERY reasonable and truly dependable. You get alot of value from honest small business owners like Frankie. He's the honest technician everyone hopes to find. Thank you Frankie, if I could give you 10 stars I would! read more

Service air is great. I brought my car in. They told me what it needed to be done and how much it would be to fix it everybody there are wonderful mechanics. Frank doesn't wonderful job I can't thanking enough for all of this help so wonderful shop I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I haven't needed work done in awhile on a vehicle but I felt so strongly about Frank and this shop that I wanted to review it. I love this shop! Frank and his crew are professional and get the job done and at a reasonable price. They have fixed a few of my vehicles and did it in a really timely manner. Frank is honest and dependable. If you want your car fixed right and charged fairly go to this mechanic! read more

The SUV is still not starting after replacing the alternator and swapping out the battery. I dropped it off at the shop again.

Best place to get my car fixed! The owner Frank and his team are great at what they do and have always given the best service for any repair. He never overcharges and gives honest estimates for his repairs. His work is always done in a timely manner. First class service, and a fair price! read more

Guys from gateway did a great job. My ac went out on my car I first took it to the Chevy dealership and was "fixed" the first time but turned out to not be 2 weeks later. Took it back and got quoted over $1k to replace and ac line. Called these guys at gateway they found the part and gave me a quote within a day or 2 and a lower quote than the dam dealer! It was fixed the next week great and fast service. read more

I received an estimate and repairs on the same day! Car is running great now. Reasonably priced. Would recommend.