I can't recommend this auto shop enough. From start to finish, every experience has been outstanding. Jim and the team, Chris and Alexis, are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly, trustworthy. The work is always done efficiently and at a fair price. It's rare to find an auto shop that genuinely cares about their customers, but this one certainly does. This is the best place in Lompoc. read more

Hodges Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Lompoc, California

After moving to the central valley in December of 2024, I started looking for a reputable and trustworthy shop to take my car to. I came across Hodges and decided to leave my car in his care off of a gut feeling. Speaking with his daughter over the phone and meeting Jim when I dropped off my car removed any concerns I had. They were professional, personable, knowledgable, polite, and a pleasure to interact with. He took the time to listen to what I had experienced and called me to let me know what he had found before beginning the work. I have taken my car back over this past year and will continue to do so because he is upfront, and honest. I never felt like he was trying to get one over on me, or that I was over charged. He as delivered on what he said he would do, and I have not had any further issues after leaving his shop. If you want quality results and to be treated with respect and dignity... Hodges is your man. And no, Im not a bot. Since Jacob F thinks only bots are leaving 5star reviews. read more

Jim does good honest work. Also his daughter who works the front desk is super sweet and helpful.

I brought my vehicle into Hodges recently for some repairs. Jim always provides outstanding customer service as well as good value for your money. I have been taking my automobiles to Jim for sometime now and always receive excellent service. If you are looking for a great automotive shop, bring your car in to have Jim take a look at it. You will not be disappointed! read more

Upon arrival to Hodges Automotive I was greeted with an excellent customer experience and attended to immediately. My vehicle was serviced within 24 hours and I was safely back on the road with peace of mind and safety knowing that I was in good hands. I highly recommend the team at Hodges and give the staff and team members a five star review! Thanks for serving the Lompoc Valley and surrounding areas with an excellent approach to customer relations. Respectfully, Lou read more

Super friendly and professional! Had poor experience with previous company. Will continue going here with all our vehicles from now on!

The worst shop in town!! Should've looked at some of the other real reviews, these 5 star ones are either people who couldn't do more than pump gas or fake bots to push up reviews! Most expensive code read youll ever get! Oh and then they'll probably tell you to replace something you dont need to for $$$$. The most greedy mechanics ever!! Literally like some people said same price as a dealer, probably more! Poor service and the highest price possible. Hahaha look at the owner responding to help reviews defending his business and tactics!!! Thats how you know your customer service is . Keep talking Jim,looking good! Lol I wouldn't trust this place to do anything. read more

Amazing service , very responsive friendly and overall a good well ran shop you can trust. Family owned and operated are always the best shops and provide the best service & best value. read more

Can't say enough about the owner Jim & his staff!! Jerry & Jim put serious LOVE into their work. They're HONEST & I've always been happy with my quotes $$ and their work! My 2005 Chevy Tahoe has over 300,000+ miles! Water pump was latest work on it & runs like a champ! I can even drop off at odd hours and pick up when work is done. They really try to accommodate you! read more

Hodges Automotive - 300,000+ miles - Auto Repair Near Me - Lompoc, California

I have taken all my vehicles here and they have always been pretty upfront and honest with me about whether or not the car was worth fixing or if I should sell it as is or other repairs and smog is cheap as well. JIM has always been really good and kind and breaking the news to me I've got another POS LOL! I recommend this business to people who are not able to pay dealership costs and want personalized and accurate estimates And in comparison to any other place I've brought in my cars even my Audi and BMW, as well as a Mercedes i Support small local businesses and go To Hodges because they are trustworthy and aren't outrageous in cost. Not only have they worked on all of my European vehicles, they also took one off my hands that saved me completely from a lot of wasting of my last little savings of money left. I highly recommended if you Don't want to Dealership or somewhere else to BS And ultimately significantly raising the price of your cars issues thanks again Hodges!!! read more

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This place has been awesome for me! They've replaced my old cars catalytic converter, changed the oil in my cars, checked out my cars before road trips, and have just overall been a life saver for mine and my husbands cars. They're super kind, helpful, and they've always been great on prices! I'd keep going to them for all my car needs if I didn't move to a different state haha. read more

This is the most deserving company of a five star rating! Not only are they fair and honest but they are very knowledgeable and professional. Jim kept me informed at every turn about what was wrong and how much it would cost. My car had other mechanics scratching their heads, but Hodges figured it out and was able to get my car back on the road. I know most single or elderly ladies worry about taking a car to a mechanic, but believe me when I say ladies take your vehicle to Hodges Automotive and your car will be in good hands. I am very grateful for the service and care I received there. read more

Can't say enough about the owner Jim & his staff!! Jerry & Jim put serious LOVE into their work. They're HONEST & I've always been happy with my quotes $$ and their work! My 2005 Chevy Tahoe has over 300,000+ miles! Water pump was latest work on it & runs like a champ! I can even drop off at odd hours and pick up when work is done. They really try to accommodate you! read more

I have a project car that i thought was gonna be fun and easy fix boy was i wrong!! older vehicle 96 tahoe to be exact and engine needed to be rebuild and went from fun to nightmare! first mistake was trying to do it myself and ok i'm not a mechanic haha. second mistake is i took it to different shop had vehicle for over 3 months and yes they put it back together but wasn't running right and was treating like crap for me being upset for paying over 1800 and not being repaired correctly!! Jim from Hodges is a true and honest mechanic! the nightmare project car that myself and another shop could not figure out he did!! i'm very impressed and happy of his knowledge and performance!! great guy awesome mechanic thanks a lot jim i appreciate you!!! read more

Our go to mechanic! Jim is a very honest, and does his best to get you in his busy schedule. He is very accommodating and friendly. Any issues with your vehicle, you are able to call and leave a message with his front desk, and will receive a call from Jim the same day. He is helpful and gives you tips and options. I am glad we found him! I recommend this man to diagnose or fix any issues. read more

Hodges was amazing !!!! Best customer service and will be returning! Got my van back on the road for a very reasonable price

same day appointment for smog, courteous, professional in and out in 20 minutes would recommend read more

Over the past year I have taken my Mercedes to Jim at Hodges. He has always been very honest and treats his customers with respect. He does a great job at a reasonable price. He explains in detail what needs to be done and offers solutions to work within your budget. He also keeps his word, a true man of integrity. I highly recommend Hodges Automotive. Thanks Jim, you're the BEST! read more

I have plenty of experience dealing with mechanics and auto repairs - over 60 years! Hodges Auto repair is by far the best and most honest one I have dealt with. They will go that extra distance to make sure your car is fixed professionally and at a reasonable price. They are also genuinely concerned and polite in all facets of the process. Another great attribute .... there not afraid to work on odd or unpopular cars. Many mechanics will only work on what they are familiar- not Hodges. Hodges is the BEST!!!!!! Thanks for all the help! Bill and Ana Jay. read more

I'm retired AF, and have brought my vehicles (Honda, Acura and Nissan) to Jim at Hodge's Automotive since 2004. PROS: Jim has integrity, is professional, and he and his team are very friendly. Service is excellent, and on the one occasion I had a problem w/ some work performed, Jim took care of the re-work w/ no hassle or extra costs. Scheduling is efficient CONS: Get the feeling they could use another full-time employee read more

Went to see these folks last week when I needed to smog my SUV. I called them first to ask what a smog test cost (59.95 OTD) for a 2000 Infiniti SUV. I made the appointment after speaking briefly with Jim because of his confident-matter of fact attitude, and after going there, feel confident that Jim is a person of integrity and does a great job for a fair price. read more

I was under the gun to obtain a smog certification on my RV. I needed to complete a sale mid week and Jim, although fully booked, slipped me in and performed the service on short notice. From this moment on Hodges Automotive will have all my vehicles needs. read more

Thanks to Jim at Hodges for saving the day. I had a thorough inspection and work completed quickly thereafter. I appreciate the thought of being able to feel safe on the road and taken care of as a customer. Highly recommended and you can count on an honest, professional experience at an affordable cost. read more

After spending $1300 to get my generator, water pump and serpentine belt replaced, the serpentine belt squeals like a stuck pig. Hodges guaranteed their work, but will not return my phone calls. I just filed a complaint with AAA. Will AAA make Hodges return my calls? read more

As a female, my heart would sink anytime my car needed to have repairs done to it because I wasn't sure if the place I was going to take it to would see me, jump to the (correct) conclusion that I didn't know squat about cars, and then rip me off for unnecessary, expensive repairs that any self-respecting guy who took auto shop in high school would know better than to authorize! I fear no more. Jim is an honest, trustworthy, upfront, reputable professional. He will tell you in a no-BS manner what is wrong with your car, what needs to be done to fix it, and how much it will cost. I would never take my car anywhere else in Lompoc and have referred friends and family members to him many times. His staff is friendly and very customer service oriented. I have NEVER had a problem with the work done, and am very impressed with the efficiency and quickness in which my vehicles have been repaired. Thank you Jim and the staff at Hodges Automotive for always doing a great job! read more

I got a smog done here. I was in and out fast. Definitely recommend. Very friendly staff. Clean environment.

Great repair shop! I broke down on the way into Lompoc and AAA recommended and towed me there. Jim did great job of making me feel comfortable in a foreign town with mechanics that had never even seen my car before. The team diagnosed, repaired the problem, and had me on my way in no time. Thank You Hodges!! read more

I needed to get my car smogged. They were quick and efficient and squeezed me in the same morning I called. The price was reasonable and they seem like a good, honest local car shop. I'll be back when I need an oil change read more

What great service! I feel very safe with the repairs done on my car! for months we had a horrible buzzing and beeping sound ever time we started the car up, it got worse and stayed on while driving. I brought it to the dealer who gave me basically the brush off and wanted a lot of money to explor what was wrong. A friend told us about Hodges Automotive and with in a few hours it was fixed! Never going any where else! read more

I would recommend the other AAA repair facility in town! These people did not do a thorough job fixing my car after I already paid $700 for repairs that were not warranted! read more

Jim K. at Hodges is great. We've been taking our cars to him for the last 15 years or so. I've never had a problem of any kind. Jim is patient, professional, and friendly. He always remembers me, even though we rarely use his services more than once or twice a year. He will give you an honest estimate, schedule your repairs, get the work accomplished on time and then explain what he's done for you. You can ask him questions via email or just stop in to schedule a necessary repair. This guy is honest and his work is top notch. Highly recommended. read more

Jim at Hodges is Awesome! Trustworthy and friendly. Doesn't B.s. just gets the job done and off I go!! Can I get a woohoo!!? Lol Thanks dude! read more

Took my pick up truck to Hodges for a smog check. I'm new to the area and, after reading such positive reviews, I thought I'd give them a shot. My truck is 25 yrs old, so I thought for sure an automotive shop would use that as an excuse to "add on" repairs. First, when I walked in Jim could not have been more courteous. I was taken almost immediately. The test was very quick and my truck passed with flying colors. Jim found a bent part under the hood and took the time to fix it at no charge. He also took a quick look at everything else there and said it all looked fine. I am very impressed with the shop, and especially with the service I got from Jim. Will definitely be taking all of my car and truck service needs in the future to Hodges. read more

Highly professional front desk! They squeezed me in for a smog with a very busy schedule. They were there to help me! Very fast and efficient service! Will definitely come back! Thank you! read more

Jim is amazing. He pays close attention to details and is very nice and informative. I have had several vehicles in his shop over the years from a complete engine replacement to smogs and I have never had once single issue. Jim uses good parts and stands behind his work I highly recommend read more

Awesome experience! Called in last minute for a smog, they fit me in, took less than 20 mintes and left with my certificate in hand! Employees were curtious and respectful. Thanks Hodges Automotive! I WILL be back! :) read more

I have been taking my car's to Jim at Hodges for years now and have always been satisfied with the work they perform ! I recommend Hodges for your car needs! Great customer service, good turn-around on getting things fixed and our cars back to us. Fair pricing ! read more

My husband is a mechanic and works on our collector hobby cars, but we took my modern Subaru to Jim at Hodges for smog and several other things that needed specialized tools. When the car holed a piston, we took it to Jim to assess the extent of the problem. Problem was huge, and Jim removed the engine, sent it to Rural Machine for rebuild, and re-installed the engine with a new turbo and replaced all necessary parts. We were very pleased with the results. We had one problem with the radiator and Jim quickly went beyond the call of duty to fix the problem. Between Jim at Hodges and Gonzales at Rural Machine, the Subaru is back on the road and running better than ever, and we did not have to take it beyond Lompoc for the repairs. Great customer service, good communication, honest. read more

Took my truck in for break inspection Jan. 2011. Turns out the last company to install my breaks did them incorrectly (didn't use the calibration tab), and reason why the breaks would grab or squeal. My rotors became partially warped. Hodges Auto, instead of going the easy route, machined the rotors, to save me money, and installed new pads and in doing the job, ended up bleeding the breaks and doing a complete service for no additional charge . My breaks on my truck never performed better! I couldn't be happier! read more

It nice to live in a small town, one of the benefits is to have business owners like Jim here to take care of all your auto needs. Fix only what needs to be fixed, honest, timely and fair priced, a true winner here in lompoc, thks read more