I've been coming to this shop for years for being completely reliable. I've trusted them with all…read moremy smog-checks, oil changes and they never disappoint. Recently, I went to have my brakes replaced and the work was flawless. What keeps me coming back is their total transparency and pricing. If you're looking for honest work and great value, this is the place to go!

Jose and His Team Saved Me From Costly Repairs!…read more When my trusty 2002 Ford F150 Lariat started acting up, I was at a loss. It had been running smoothly until a few fuses blew. I thought I could handle it on my own, so we replaced them at home the next day. However, despite my best efforts, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was seriously wrong with the transmission. I could have sworn someone had tampered with it; it felt like the whole thing was about to give out. Confused and a bit panicked, I turned to my brother for advice. Without hesitation, he recommended Jose, proclaiming, "Jose is an honest man; he'll do right by you." Given my brother's track record for quality recommendations, I decided to take his word for it and got my truck towed from Hollister to Castroville. (Stay tuned for my next review on that experience!) I dropped off the truck at Jose's shop on a Monday morning at 9:15 AM, shortly after the shop opened at 8 AM. When I arrived, I was immediately struck by how busy he was. There were three cars already on lifts, a customer at his desk, and another on the phone. Despite the chaos, Jose was on top of everything; he walked out to greet us while still talking on the phone, listening closely to my account of the issues I had encountered. As I recounted the sequence of events--from the pre-fuse change symptoms to the post-fuse change rollercoaster ride that felt like my transmission was in freefall--Jose's attention never wavered. He took note of every detail. After a thorough diagnostic, Jose identified one additional faulty fuse that had escaped my notice. He promptly replaced it and cleared out the bad codes, which was part of the repair and inspection process. What impressed me most was not just his efficiency but his commitment to transparency. Jose took the time to explain ensuring that I understood what was going on with my truck. Thanks to Jose and his team, I dodged what could have been a costly repair. I left his shop feeling relieved and grateful. Jose truly lives up to my brother's recommendation; he is indeed an honest man who does right by his customers. I highly recommend his services to anyone facing car troubles--trust me, you won't regret it!

None of the staff members were wearing masks in the back rooms today. Like COVID doesn't exist…read more They did put the mask on when one employee walked out from behind the glass, but I also watched a guy carry stuff out and interacting with customers without a mask. Not wearing a mask is basically saying you could care less about your customers and the people around you. As the US passes 200,000 deaths today, I expect more from all of you.

I originally tried to get my hitch installed by U-Haul but after over 3 months of waiting for the…read moreparts to come in they still didn't have them. Coworker recommended Johnson Associates and within 5 days I had an appointment to get my hitch installed. Dropped my car off and within an hour they had called that the car was completed. Hitch looks good and can't wait to use. Every employee was kind and professional!

Very quick, great for any first time oil change the employees are great at explainingread more

These guys are great. They have assisted us in all manner of tire needs. Highly recommended.read more

I met with the seller of my vehicle at Aaliyah's Auto Shop for a pre-inspection. During the…read moreinspection, the owner, Jesse, informed me that my vehicle had a "very small" water pump leak and that the coolant level was low. He stated that he topped off the coolant with fluid and showed my husband a picture; however, the picture he showed was only of the coolant, not of an actual water pump leak. At no point was I shown a picture or physical evidence of a leak itself. Due to the stress of the transaction and being surprised by this diagnosis--especially since I regularly maintain my vehicle every three months--I did not ask to personally see the alleged leak at that time. Jesse also stated that the vehicle needed new brake pads because they were due for replacement. A few days later, I contacted Jesse to request a photo of the water pump leak. He then informed me that he did not have any photo of a leak--only a photo of the coolant. He went on to say that the car was otherwise "perfect," drove great, and that the only issues were the need for new breaks and a new water pump. Because of these inconsistent statements, I took it upon myself to have the vehicle inspected at a Honda dealership while also completing an oil change. The certified Honda mechanics did not find any water pump or coolant leaks (please see attached video). Additionally, they confirmed that the brakes were at approximately 50% life remaining and did not require immediate replacement. Based on these findings, I am deeply concerned about the accuracy and integrity of the inspection performed at Aaliyah's Auto Shop. It appeared that unnecessary repairs were recommended without sufficient evidence. Jesse also emphasized that his shop was the cheapest in town and that he offers the best prices, which further raised concerns that the diagnosis may have been influenced by sales motives rather than factual mechanical issues. I believe this experience demonstrates a lack of transparency and reliability. I strongly encourage anyone seeking a pre-purchase inspection to consider using a trustworthy and reputable mechanic or dealership service center to avoid receiving misleading or inaccurate information.

Did a good job with my older vehicles. Have a 2008 Land Rover and my wife has a 2005 Honda CR-V…read moreboth as getting older needed some repairs so several areas were worked on as like to keep my vehicles running as long as it makes sense before start getting nickeled and dimed on repairs and cost is not worth it. Sometimes parts take time or no longer are made or hard to find, but they were able to find and repair smoothly while communicating well. The prices they have are reasonable. It's not the dealership, but the quality to me was just as good if not better and not paying the dealership prices. Our vehicle runs smoothly now thanks to these guys troubleshooting. Would definitely recommend.

Went for a smog inspection. Service was fast and the employees were very friendly…read more I have brought my car here for many services and have always been satisfied.

I have nothing but good things to say about Trustlane Automotive. As my car is getting dropped off…read moreby the tow truck, I'm greeted within the first 5 minutes, and they were extremely busy. My serpentine belt broke and I was stranded about 20 min from Salinas. They treated me with kindness, patience and respect. Very professional from the go. It was a positive experience and I would trust them with my auto needs. It's been a couple weeks and my car is running great.

I have a modified Jeep Wrangler that needed an alignment among other repairs. They were quick to…read morerespond and schedule an appointment. They were very friendly, welcoming, and professional. Since there are concerns for the COVID-19 situation, they took extra precautions for their employees and the customers without severely inconveniencing anyone. Lastly, after talking with the owners and managers, they are fair priced and extremely knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to bring any of my vehicles here, especially anything that falls in the 4x4 world.

Great service! Our Chrysler Pacifica van had some rare computer issues and needed special parts and…read morethey ordered and fixed it! Diagnosed the problem thoroughly and helped us out! They didn't give up!

Don't take customers floor mats from car being repaired and replaced them with someone else's…read more.... I directly spoke with Patrick about this issue , he told me he would get to the bottom of this and to date has never made contact with me since....

Season Body shop is all pros . I have been there twice this year and each time I am more impressed…read more! They are very professional, easy to work with and do beautiful body work . Kudos to Salinas number 1 body shop . Thank you .

needed mbz oil change and filter plus smog check. as always the expectation of excellence was…read moreexceeded. appt at 10 am - car done 40 minutes later at the quoted price-as always they keep their word with no added issues. trust is earned through outstanding work product and integrity of their word. thank you once again

Great smog service. Friendly and prompt, I was able to get an appointment within days. They also…read moretake walk ins. I highly recommend.