Best rates and service! Friendly staff with good vibes! As a single mom in school with work and kids I needed help to get back on the road safely and they did the job! I highly recommend Gill's Motorworks! They have gained a customer for life and I trust them with my car! Trustworthy Honest Friendly Fast reliable work to get a busy mom back on the road! And free inspections!! read more

What a great experience dealing with GillsMotorworks. My wife drove up to Chico from Southern California when her brake lights started flashing that she needed immediate service. I was out of town so I wasn't much help. I called Patrick at 5 o'clock on a Sunday. Patrick didn't answer the phone because they were closed, but he immediately called me back. I told him the situation that my wife needed to have her brakes done immediately. My wife had a prior appointment at 8 AM that she couldn't miss so Patrick worked around her schedule and met her at 7 AM. By 12 o'clock my wife's brakes were completely redone and she was back on the road. Can't thank Patrick enough.. read more

Custom Interior damaged with ZERO reimbursement after a month. I brought my vehicle in and payed over $2,000 for some simple motor work and keep in mind that this is how I was treated after paying so much; Upon returning home with my car that day I noticed that my brand new custom shift boot was covered in grease and had been attempted to be cleaned resulting in even more damage. It was installed about 3 weeks before this incident and was in perfect condition. It is a $50 custom made shift boot that took a $75 trim piece to make so this is going to cost me about $150 out of pocket to replace myself which is totally not cool. I took it upon myself to get in touch over the phone, where I was first accused about lying in regards to the damages, and was then mocked and made fun of by the owned Patrick for supposedly "just being all butt-hurt about it" I really want others to avoid such a bad experience, especially encountering damages and losing money when you are already having to pay for work on your car. I do also have images of my car on their lift as proof to the date that this occurred. read more

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This is my "go to" mechanic, they're fair, fast, and have actually shown me the issues before proceeding to fix them. Had some motor mounts replaced and now my car feels new again! Can't recommend them enough. read more

Amazing shop! Beat competitor's on battery install by a fair margin. Friendly customer service and professional. Definitely would recommend to others. read more

My 4Runner broke down in Chico while attending a wedding. Patrick, from Gills couldn't have been more helpful. It happened on Saturday night, he answered his phone on Sunday and I got it towed there. He had it fixed by Tuesday morning. Thanks again Patrick! Your a gem! read more

We all have issues about what is that noise? I hear under the dashboard. Patrick whom owns Gills Motorworks. Was fast and knowledgeable about the sound! I found out that is was the switch that switches the outside air and the inside air. Patrick is very friendly, pays attention to what you tell him. He knows a lot about mechanics. I will be a returning customer. Good pricing and is through. read more

Mother in law took her car to them for overheating. Charged $125 for diagnostic Charged $500 for fan replacement in 45 minutes but I guess that's the book value even when the cars already taken apart - fast forward to post covid (just think elderly woman who drives once a week) now it's the water pump. Y'all took advantage of an elderly women and there is a special place in hell. read more

I bought a car today he lied to me said it was one owner and it wasn't, the car broke down about 10 minutes later when I messaged him about it he blocked me. I later found out that my friend used to own the car as well definitely not one owner and garage like Patrick Gill claimed. I don't see how this guy is still in business don't waste your money go to a real mechanic. read more

Gills Motorworks - Posted this ad which was 100% inaccurate just wanted my money. - Auto Repair Near Me - Chico, California

I got charged $400 for a replacement on my upstream oxygen sensor the day before I moved from Chico. They supposedly fixed it? But the day after my check engine light came back on a day later while moving 100 miles away. Also tried to tell me I needed a new catalytic converter and that they "know a guy" that can help me out with a new one for $1,200. I finally took my car into my old shop that just re-opened up and they part Gill's supposedly replaced is that part I'm having to replace now. I don't know what kind of back alley BS this place is pulling but do NOT bring your car here. They literally ripped me off. When I was picking up my car I over heard two Employees discussing securing mounts with ZIPTIES. That kinda Just shows what kinda stuff they pull here. Save your money, and take it to a legit shop. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

I had a really good experience bringing my car here. Unfortunately it was not able to be fixed here due to it needing to go to the dealership but the staff was so helpful. Patrick checked out my car and told me about the issue and provided me with lots of useful information free of charge. Thank you! I will recommend this shop to everyone I know. read more

Decent price on a brake job. Girl in front was very nice and helpful. Now the bad. They techs overly greased every part of the brakes. Grease everywhere. Hopefully, the grease won't make it to the pads. The shop and parking lot are a complete dirty mess with old bolts and bits everywhere. The techs sat on the greasy floor and worked on the car. After noticing that no seat protection was used on my seats when the car was driven into the shop, I was prepared to put a towel on the seat. The owner gave me the old "you can't come in the shop because it's a liability" line AFTER I put some protection on the seat. I had no desire to tell him that If they did their job correctly I wouldn't have to help. The tech that was sitting in grease was indeed the guy who drove my car out of the shop. I at least saved the seat but ended up with a greasy shoe print on my door sill, grease on both of my new tires and greasy hand prints on the body. Zero love went into this job. I would NOT recommend nor would I return to this shop. read more

Great service. Straight to the point problem solving. I really needed this done quick and couldn't believe how fast Patrick got back to me ( I was on a tight schedule having to pick my daughter up from daycare). The car runs perfectly. He then let me know what he could do down the line to avoid further problems (at the time my budget was tight). Now I know exactly what needs to be done and how much it will cost me. These guys are great! read more

My 03 WRX broke down in south Chico on the way to see a friend in Magalia and I thought I was screwed. But I called around and finally found a shop that was able to work on my baby and get it done quickly! Yes it was pricy but I'm just glad they were able to get the car in before Memorial Day weekend and out on Memorial Day. Great personalities here and I had no issues with my car afterwards. read more

I wouldn't give these guys a star if I didn't have to go leave a review. These guts are a total joke! Don't take your car here ever! Total liars and thieves. Got work done - 2 weeks later my motor blew. Didn't even call me to let me know! Piece of shit owner Pat Gill tells me that my motor is blown after doing the work on my car and it being returned 2 to be fixed rt. Never happened. Then this guy is laughing at me on the phone because he thinks its a joke to blow motors and have no car! Very unprofessional shop. Don't think I'm not taking your ass to court! read more

So I did some research and found that this place had good ratings and reasonable prices. So I decided to take my truck their to get diagnosed. Well two days later I call to see how it's going, and get a mouthful of coworker gossip. Including how the mechanic that was supposed to look at my truck was about to get fired but was the bosses friend so it's holding it up. I find that unprofessional, definitely didn't need to know or care. Then was called back by the supervisor to find out that they won't do the diagnostic because the job was to big. But it really took two days and a call to tell me that. You wasted my time when you could have been professional and handled your business in a professional way. This shop gives you the run around and will not be straightforward with you to save their life. Now understanding the unprofessional people that run and work their are the way they are, I have some doubt that my truck was not done simply because by the owners immaturity. Quick back story on that, my last name would be an issue being that the owner worked with my brother and couldn't handle the fact that someone who was not ASE certified could actually do better work or any work at that than him. But my full name could be an issue being that he attempted to screw around with my girl. He new my face and name. And you could tell that when I dropped my truck off. Now I would hope he wouldn't mix business with personal but who knows being that it's a shit show over there. Please just take this as your warning. The prices may look good the ratings may look good the reviews make look great but this place should not be in business. The owner doesn't know what he's doing ASE certified or not he simply hires people to do the job for him because he cannot do real mechanic work. 90% of his ratings are friends that started reading him immediately after opening up shop. And 90% of the workers there if not all are too busy fiddle dicking around to actually do the work they need to do. Or they are just too lazy. If your business doesn't know how to diagnose something or doesn't even want to do the job which no one he was asking for I was asking for a diagnosis then you probably shouldn't call yourself a mechanic or be working at a mechanic shop that requires to do that. You all were fair warned if you choose to go there good luck with your endeavor! read more

I'm making an effort to comment due to what I have seen take place with my son's truck. A few months ago you were paid to fix a u joint and it has failed, leaving him on the side of the hwy more then once, all the while you refuse to take responsibility. After reading the other reviews this seems to be the way you run your business, all the more reason to leave a comment so others that look you up to read the reviews will be warned and make the right choice to find another business to give their money to. No star is appropriate. read more

Went in for a second opinion for the back brakes (rotors and pads) of my Honda Civic. They offered me a very reasonable price (over $100 less than Big O), had great customer service and got it done very quickly! Would definitely recommend! Thank you to everyone at Gill's! read more

Horrible place! They ripped me off for $4000 and won't fix the problem! They won't even answer me! They are crooks under investigation! Buyer beware! I would give negative stars if I could! read more

Gill is always pleasent, great staff, and efficient work. Diagnosis was asap and the quote was a great price sold within 10 minutes car was back on the road in no time. Workspace well kept cute friendly puppy dog , they even accommodated my shy 3 year old. Would say one of the best shops in town. read more

I DROVE my car in for routine brake replacement and an oil leak my oil change shop notified me of. I had my car TOWED away due to the shops incompetence of how to bleed brakes and install a new brake master cylinder and my vehicle now has a check engine light on that was not there when I brought my car in. The owners only answer to my dissatisfaction was to bring my car back so they could see what the check engine light is about. read more

I called and told them my problem, within minutes i went to the shop and they immediately diagnosed my problem. I purchased a part to have work done, and ended up not needing work or part, the refunded my money, and were honest, friendly and all around great guys. I'll never go anywhere else!! Thanks Guys!! I still owe you dutch bros!! read more

I went here to get my car fixed because it wasn't starting. Long story short, they made my car start and I drove it off the lot. I drove it home and left for the weekend. Monday comes along and my car works and then all of a sudden it doesn't. They had told me that they checked everything and it was all fine. So I call them to let them know and they tell me to tow my car over to them, which I did. Mind you, this was early in the morning. Next day I called and they said they hadn't worked on my car for a whole day and every time I called someone new picked up and told me they were going to call me back. Never did. I was annoyed at the lack of communication so I spoke to the owner apparently, who cussed me out and told me that he could have my car pushed out the lot if I didn't want them to continue service in my car. I was simply asking for clarification on the situation since they had told me they checked everything and now they say it's the starter. I wasn't upset, I was confused because every single person I spoke to told me something different. The "owner" got frustrated and told me to "fucking pick up my car or let me work on it". They're really unprofessional and could care less about retaining any business. read more

My rear window broke on a Saturday and Gills Motorworks were able to fix it that day. Since they are located across the street from auto-zone they can get most parts needed to fix a car. And being open on Saturday is also very helpful. They were courteous and professional and got the job done in about an hour. read more

I had a really great experience at this shop today, I needed to get my car looked at and fix something pretty minor, I was expecting to at least pay around forty dollars for the service and instead they took care of it for free! Really great service and I didn't have to wait long at all, highly recommend coming here! read more

Took car in for overheating issue left paying 1300 and car still overheating very bad business and very unprofessional has kids working in his shop read more

I would recommend this business to anyone in our area. Both the owner and the office clerk are incredibly helpful and friendly. They got my car in super fast, fixed and back to me the very next day. The pricing is fair, the work is fast and well done. I can't imagine myself taking my car anywhere else, I know I can trust Gills Motorwork! read more

Gills worked on my moms car and it still was overheating (to which they did not take responsibility for) after $600 for fan replacements. When we took it back to them they said that it was the water pump and had a leak and also needed a timing belt replacement too. It would cost around $1300 to fix. They said the fans were the problem then said it was the pump. We argued with them over the mishap and they wouldn't do the work on her car after that. We took the car to a different mechanic yesterday and he already has it fixed. Was not the pump and there is no leaks. He said one of the fans was spinning backwards, the cooling system wasn't bleeded after the work and one of the sensors was left unplugged and that the brakes gills did before the fans were already overheated due to cheap parts. Gills was the one who did the work! They're super unprofessional, rude and clearly do the work incorrectly. Do NOT TAKE YOUR CAR HERE! They will put the blame on you for their "mistakes" that cost you hella money. read more

The owner and workers are nice but the mechanic took 10 hours to do a 4 hour job, didn't replace the right part so I had to go back, then he cut the $50 wire harness that I bought and pigtailed it which made it in operable. Take your car to Dr. Of motors they are rectifying everything now. Hopefully I can get some of my money back from this shop. read more

Brought my car in today for the first time for repairs, I'm 110% pleased. Patrick is honest, a great mechanic and a great guy. A+++

I came up to Chico to move my son back to to school, on the way home our truck to a dump. Oh man 8hrs away from home and to top it off it was on a Sunday. All shops closed! We needed to get home . All I had was faith so I prayed. Lord help me find a open shope,and with good honest people. That's when I found Gills Motoworks the ONLY shop open on a Sunday. Upon arrival my husband and I were greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. We were given a free diagnosis. After an hr of trying to figure out the problem Patrick said with excitement I got it! He and his associates Patrick, Bryan and James all worked together to find the problem. Now comes the payment. I expected to pay big bucks, however to my surprise I was charged a very reasonable price! Shoot better than reasonable like family price . I can go on and on. If your ever in Chico or surrounding areas and looking for more than one good mechanic go to Gills! They will take care of you I can promise you that. God answers prayers. read more

Straightforward and honest work done in a timely manner. Could not be more happier with my repair.

Very good prices and great service writes here! They explain everything in layman terms and actually willing to show you on your vehicle what is wrong and explain why it happened. Highly recommend checking them out. Thanks guys! read more

Patrick Gill of Gills Motorworks in Chico , CA sold me a 2005 Subaru forester. He sold it to me and said he had just rebuilt the engine and it's a great car. In this sale he included a 1 year warranty on the engine. 50 miles out of Chico (I live in Mckinleyville, Ca) the car breaks down. I get it towed back and Patrick begs me to keep the deal, he already deposited the money... He clearly did not want to give the money back. He rebuilds the engine again. Besides lying to me A LOT he also did a shit job on the second rebuild because it has broken down again and my mechanic, Aaron Reel of Apex Auto in Arcata, says a head gasket is blown. This is an engine problem, again. First I called Mr. Gill at his shop; the second he knew it was me and I said blown head gasket he hung up on me. So I have sent Mr. Gill a certified letter explaining the situation. I sent a copy of the bill of sale, a copy of the 1 year warranty, and a copy of the estimate from Apex auto. I sent this package with my phone number so he could just call me. He has not replied. I need my car! This horrible mechanic has just left me without a car!!!! I paid $5000 for this car. read more

These guys are shady, The "take your money and leave you stranded type" they are incompetent, and don't know much about the general mechanics, let alone in depth troubleshooting. Don't waste your time or money. Sure they act nice to your face, but they wont hesitate to screw you over. read more

I would recommend this shop to anyone. They have great & competitive pricing. Very friendly owner & staff. Fast & reliable service. Thanks Phil for you great work on my van. read more

Fast and friendly staff. They charge per hour of service but the staff works quick. Had an emergency with my car just before a big trip, in and out within an hour! The repair held up for my whole 500+ mile trip. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone in need of quick repair. read more

This place is crap. I took my car on for a replacement part and a week later my car started leaking oil really and and it had something to do with they replaced. Now they are denying it refuse to fix the problem. They also left 3 bolts and a nut off the car and left my battery cable loose. Something bad could of happened to me and on top of that I had to drive 30 minutes back to the shop for them to put the bolts and nut in. It was there responsibility to fix the new problem but no they want to charge my another $800 dollar. Customer service was nice when I first got there but once they got paid they didn't care. Talked to management and they didn't do anything. read more

My first encounter with Gills Motorworks was on April 15th. My battery went dead so I purchased a new one but was on my way out of town so I took it by this shop to see if my alternator was bad (so I could stay in town.) Was told my alternator was working at full capacity. I needed my spark plugs done, so Patrick offered to do it the following day on Sunday. So I make arrangements for that day and he's a no show & to top it off my battery is dead. So I have my car towed to his shop and guess what Monday I get a call that my alternator is bad after all. So the alternator was replaced and a battery as well. Instead of asking me (the client if I wanted a new or used battery he took it upon himself to get a used one) Once I pick my car up I notice the radio doesn't work. So I called the Gills who told me he would get the code. A couple days go by and I call to remind him then another week and I never heard back from him. I ended up taking it in to the Honda shop for assistance and decide I would just not go back to Gills for further work. Well June 5th I wake up to a dead battery again. I call Gills and let him know that I would be needing him to honor the warranty because the battery is no good. Once again I pay for a rental & leave my car with Gills. He called me mid day and said the battery was no good. I told him that I would prefer a new battery rather than a used one and that a client should be given the option rather than the shop making the choice. He agreed and said we could discuss it once I picked the car up. I picked my car up and express how stressful it is to have such issues and what a burden it is on a single mom to have to pay for a tow twice, and rental twice in a 2 month period. He told me of personal issues going on within the shop so I sympathized with him. I brought up the battery exchange and he told me to come by in Saturday so I could exchange the used battery for a new one. I get in my car turn the a.c. on that was just working very well 24 hours ago and no longer works. I text Patrick and said "I'm sorry to bother you as your day has been just as long as mine but my ac no longer works, any clue what happened there." His response was "at this point I would no longer like to work on your car. I gave you a new battery and that is that. You can take it else where." So because he had a bad day and has backed up work I'm just shit out of luck. I'm guessing that means he will not be honoring his warranty or the appointment he set up with me at the end of our entire conversation we had when I picked my car up dokey because I asked if he had any idea what happened to my ac read more