Brakes. I thought I needed service to all 4 brakes, but , no, Jason (Owner) called me back and said only the front rotors and pads needed to be serviced and that the rear ones were still ok. Anyone else might have gone ahead and serviced all of them, even though they still had some life yet. That kind of honesty goes a long way with me. The brakes work great again and his fee very reasonable. He's a busy shop but didn't the same day. read more

My friend came up from LA and something went wrong with his car. He had to go back within a day or two and so I searched and scoured Yelp. Knowing how mechanics can be, Jason's reviews seemed the best out of all the other mechanics! He was quick to get my friend in and at such a reasonable price. Jason was honest and nice. My friend got to LA the next day, no problem! I will definitely keep referring JC Auto to other friends read more

Closed mid day. Cars in the lot but no access to the building. Looks like it might be permanently closed.

Very amicable, straightforward, and professional; Easy to find location; will be coming back!

Where have you been, JC? Here I was wasting thousands on unnecessary repairs at dealerships when this little neighborhood shop that prides itself on honesty was right under my nose. Some background: My Nissan was running just fine when I took it to my dealership to fix a superficial latch gate issue. Apparently out of the kindness of their hearts, they did a "full inspection" and discovered what they quoted as $6800 worth of repairs, including an oil leak and shock issues. I took it in to JC a couple days later and got the truth. The oil leak wasn't nearly as severe as the dealer said and would cost a third of what they quoted. They kept my car all day for inspection and didn't charge me, plus waited for me on a rainy evening to personally show me what they had inspected before they shut down shop. Now that's an auto shop with integrity. Don't be fooled by its look. What looks like a ramshackle little building is home to some super efficient mechanics and car doctors, and it's all a family business. I will not hesitate to keep bringing my car here for everything, including oil changes. read more

JC Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Always great service here! Reliable, friendly -great resource! I've been a grateful customer for years -would not go anywhere else!

So I've had some jobs done here with Jason (the owner) before and it was great. Great service dealing with him and the job on my car was done professionally, had no problems. The experience I had with another guy in the shop was horrible, treated without respect and was treated rudely. Did not get his name but he had a mask on, saw me standing by the office looking for help for 5 minutes and did not offer to help. I then asked him if he knew if Jason was here so I can get some help or if he can help me but he just nod his head side to side as in a "no" and didn't respond to me. I then proceeded to ask him if he knew when he was coming back and still no answer. A minute later he shouted "I said he's not here I don't know when he's coming back". And continued to nod his head if he was irritated. I then continued to tell him that it was okay he just lost my business and then he proceeded saying "I don't need it". Apart from Jason being friendly and taking the professional needs in order to give me good service, this other guy was the complete opposite and that is the complain I have. It is not a way to handle this situation, he should have been more professional and not treat customers so rudely. read more

I found this place on Yelp in search of a reliable mechanic. I used to get most of my oil changes and routine maintenance from the dealership as I didn't have a lot of work to be done. I've had my 2006 Acura TL since the beginning and it finally showed signs of old age a few years ago. Jason provides excellent service at competitive rates. I do say he gets busy and there might be few days wait, depending on the service needed, but he always gives a breakdown of what work needs to be done and if it's more than what I expected he will tell me what is more of a priority to fix first. I have recommended his business to friends/family and everyone has had a great experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, hard working and competitive pricing are all things provided by Jason and his team at JC Auto. The reviews are 100% on this business and I will continue to be a loyal customer. read more

Dependable and honest, I can't recommend JC Auto Service enough if you're ever in need of repairs or have engine trouble.

.I typically get all my vehicles serviced at the dealership, but this time around I chose to get it done by a private company. I've gotten recommendations to go to this particular shop because they offered excellent quality of service at a reasonable price. What they charge you; it is way cheaper here than if you were to go to a dealership. Called Friday afternoon asking for a change in brand new front brake pads. It was pretty much an emergency since mine were down to only 1mm! JC was the one who picked up and he was able to squeeze me in the next day at 11am! At The day of service; I dropped my car off, left and explored around downtown for a bit and then got a call from JC letting me know that my car was ready for pick up. I paid him and left with my fixed car, simple as that. He didn't try to add on extra services that I didn't ask for, raise the price, or sell me random car parts; none of those gimmicks you'll get at dealerships. I'll be back soon for an alignment, which was quoted for only $50. Thanks JC for your excellent service! read more

Jason is the man! Saved me a ton of money for....(wait for it)...being an HONEST mechanic. Took my Toyota Highlander in because I couldn't locate a oil leak for a long time. I checked the usually spots and even changed the oil cap. But it still leaked. So after searching Yelp, we came across this place with high reviews. Called him up to schedule a drop off and the waiting game. He himself couldn't initially find where the leak was coming from, so he put in a dye so we can come in a week later to see where it was. We did just that, and he found the problem and fixed it right up. In my head I was calculating hundreds of dollars for parts and labor, but that was NOT the case. I'd go back with any of my vehicles to have them take a look at it without second thought. read more

JC Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

It has been a pleasure to deal with Jason and JC Auto. He is honest and very helpful and a family friend. I started working with them 1-2 years ago and he is great at explaining what is needed and nothing more. I have had nothing but good service from them. I will bring all our cars here in the future. read more

Jason is super nice and his services are very affordable. He doesn't upcharge you and treats you like a friend. I moved to the Bay area and I still go here for my oil changes and repairs. I have an older Toyota and use the regular oil, and it usually costs me around $30 for an oil change. I just changed 2 tires today and had my tires rotated, and it cost about $170. His employees are also very nice people as well. read more

I really appreciate the honesty and hard work!! They couldn't find the exact issue with my problem vehicle but were able to make recommendations and didn't charge me. They avoided doing unnecessary work to my car just to get a bill which I know other places would probably do. read more

I haven't used JC auto service for repairs yet but I was stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire and my 2 kids. He stopped and without hesitation quickly changed my tire for me not expecting anything in exchange. This is the kind of man I would want working on my vehicle; Someone with a kind heart, will be using him in the future! read more

I got good, fast, honest service from this shop at a reasonable price. I look forward to doing more business with this shop. I called to setup an appointment for my car. I told him the maintenance work needed and got a reasonable price estimate up front. I brought in my car and a couple of hours later it was done. He went above and beyond with the routine maintenance work done on my car. I will recommend this shop to my friends and family. read more

My buddy recommended this place to me and I called to set an appointment. This place is busy but I took my walk at the near by park. He told me the first step was to replace a belt since the squeaky noise was random. He did it in one day. Great person and great price. Thanks! read more

Just wanted to update my review since I've been back multiple times. From oil changes to brake checks to even a brake light being out that I just couldn't figure out. Jason has been outstanding taking care of our vehicles and I couldn't recommend him more. read more

Came here because our truck had a flat tired and we asked if they fixed tires, they said no but offer to put air so we can make it to a tire shop. That was very nice of them to do so. Thank you ! read more

I've been going to JC Auto since 2012. I highly recommend this JC Auto Service! The best in Sacramento. I just love Jason too, really nice guy. read more

I avoid tuning my car like I avoid going to the dentist... My mantras include: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." "Ignorance is bliss." and "What you don't know wont hurt you." This is because I constantly feel like mechanics are out to get me, just like dentists are. Dealerships are notorious for overcharging in services/parts and recommending services that are quite unnecessary. No, I am not paranoid. This is my story: One sunny summer day the power windows on my car stopped working. They were rolled down half-way when it stayed down permanently. I thought, "Whatever, it's nice outside and my neighborhood isn't ghetto so I'll wait to fix it." My overcautious pestering Chinese mother thought that this was quite irresponsible of me and decided to take my car to the Toyota dealership without my knowledge. She paid $200 for them to simply DIAGNOSED the cause of this and pull back up the windows manually. They said I would have to replace the whole door and that fixing it would have been another $1000. In the end we told them Fyou and salvaged our loss. Flash forward 4 months later to the beginning of winter: After sacrificing drive thrus for so long, I found myself tempted by Sonic and their limeade and burger... Next thing I know, I'm eating a burger on the freeway with wind and rain in my face. My stepdad recommended Jason. He said the guy is honest and affordable so I decided to bring my car in to JC Auto Service for an oil change. I told Jason about my costly window issue with Toyota and he offered to diagnose it for free to see if he could fix it for cheaper. He pulled up the windows for me and told me, unfortunately I do need to replace the door and that it would cost $600 for labor and parts. Still too expensive for me and now no longer an immediate problem since he pulled up the windows, I once again decided to put it off. He was extremely nice and understanding about it. Eventually I had him replace the door and he did a fabulous job with it. Thanks to Jason I am now able to go to McDonalds at 2 AM and I no longer have to open my door to get a parking stub. Maybe he has a brother in dentistry... read more

Reliable, great listeners, hard working, and honest auto repair. I have never felt like they were trying to sell me anything I didn't need, they responsively listened to my concerns and took my previous research seriously, they get the job done timely, work late hours behind the scenes to meet deadlines, communicate and concerns or changes immediately, and charge very reasonable rates, without exorbitant markups. All of this makes for very satisfied service done right the first time. I have used them a few times now and will definitely be back. read more

This is one Auto Repair shop that believes in honesty and good service. I cannot ask for a better repair shop than this one.

This is the only place i will take my car in mid town. I've had a Honda, a Chevy Cruze, and a Hyundai and got excellent and honest service on all of them. The call back response is not great if you leave a message, but call during business hours and they are always there. LOVE!! read more

I'm very impressed with the integrity of this shop! In my 47 years of driving I have never had mechanics as upstanding as Jason and his crew. The work done on my 2001 Toyota Camry has been stellar with prices more than fair. read more

About two years ago I had my alternator replaced here for my Scion xB, still holding up and the service was done in the timeframe they quoted for a reasonable fair price. Can't ask for more from a mechanic. read more

Best place in town. Great service, fair prices. Thanks Jason! Would never go anywhere else. - Mussie

Efficient, friendly, and most of all HONEST. I have been taking my car to Jason for nearly 3 years now and he has always done an exceptional job for a reasonable price. He has been very flexible and honest about what work should be performed. On top of that, there have been a few situations where he actually suggested that I hold off on unnecessary work. I have kept an extra set of brake pads and a serpentine belt in my trunk the last couple years since my previous mechanic said they would need need to be replaced soon. I then took my car to JC Auto for an oil change and asked them to check on those parts and to let me know if it was time to replace them. for two years, Jason let me know that they existing parts were in perfect working shape and the new ones weren't needed yet. I can imagine a lot of other shops would have just gladly pulled off my old pads/belt, and installed the new ones immediately. read more

Of course it had to happen that way. I had reached that stage in life. My trusty "beater" Corolla needed more than simply an oil change and a car wash. It needed a catalytic converter, an alignment, a serpentine belt, a brake check, renewal on life, and so on. Being the fantastic car owner I am, I listened to my baby's problems one at a time. She needed me. She needed help. She needed a mechanic. I found JC on the Interwebz. They could help my baby. She needed some love but she would make it no doubt. I asked how much this operation would cost me. Jason said it wasn't healthcare so I could stay positive for a bit. Unlike healthcare facilities where they hold you hostage at the operating table, he wasn't about to do that. No, what Jason did could only be described as the act of an angel. He told me where to go to get a cheaper parts so that I could reduce the cost of the procedure. He then discounted the labor cost in my time of need. It was like he took out a samurai sword and wasted four bloodsucking competitors in a single stroke. The whole operation was a same day affair. Got a phone call to come back. Came back. My baby was there. Alive. Well. Ready to be driven to the max. She runs like a champ now, my baby. She won't ever fail me. If she does, JC is who I'll call. No doubt about it. read more

Car problems? No problemo. For some reason, even with multiple owners over the 10 years I have gone to this repair shop, I have always been very satisfied with the quality and the price. I've had oil changes, alternators, electrical work, thermostats, and oxygen sensors replaced. I've had Japanese and Swedish (i.e., pre-ford) cars worked on here. Recently for two oxygen sensors, I paid under $400 for labor and parts. And, Jason picked me up. Great service!! I also like the Barber Shop for Volvos if you have one of those. read more

I drive a 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe, and as someone who loves his car (probably too much), I was really worried about finding a quality mechanic in the Sacramento area. When I needed an oil change and new brakes, I was considering just taking my car down to my old mechanic 370 miles away in Los Angeles; yes I am just that crazy about my car. However as it turns out, I was worried for nothing. I saw the great reviews on Yelp and the garage is just around the corner from me, so I decided albeit apprehensively to give JC Auto a try. The result is that I could not be happier. The owner Jason is a super friendly guy, and the work he does is phenomenal. I gave him very specific directions on the grade of oil and type of brakes that I wanted, and he was very knowledgeable about everything I discussed with him. Not only that, he gave me a ride to and from work, and he stayed til 7PM (garage was supposed to close at 5:30) to get my car ready the same day. To top it all off, the prices were so low I almost felt bad for paying him so little for the work (and overtime) he did. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you care about your car (baby) like I do, give this place a try! read more

This is hands down the best mechanic I've ever dealt with. Jason's customer service is the best! My bearings were SHOT. Last time I had them done, it cost me nearly double what they charged & my car rides so smooth now. I took it on my lunch & it was done by the time they closed. I will definitely recommend this place to any & everybody. read more

I just moved to the Sacramento area 4 months ago, and trying to find a good and honest mechanic isn't always easy. I actually found JC Auto thanks to the positive reviews on Yelp. The reviews were right, Jason is honest, has great customer service, and very nice overall. I brought my Acura RSX in because my check engine light and maintenance required light came on. He and his workers are experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to oil changes and fixing cars. Now, my boyfriend and I both use his services for our vehicles (Acura and Honda). FYI: They speak Chinese: Cantonese and Mandarin. read more

Came here due to the good reviews. This place is insanely good. Like, the best mechanic I have ever dealt with in my entire life. I've lived all over the country, and out of all the states I've lived in, this place is the most reasonably priced. The mechanic I spoke with -- who I believe is Jason -- was extremely friendly and kind. I mean one of the nicest people I've ever met in my entire life, regardless of profession. I'll admit that I was a little bit wary given how the shop looks; it looks more like a chop shop than a regular auto repair location. However, it's very easy to tell that the building doesn't look more fancy because the owner is trying his best to give you the lowest price possible. He truly is passing on the savings to you. The only tiny complaint I have is that there is a dip when driving your car into the workshop itself, which in my case, caused my front bumper to scratch the ground. But whatever. I'm still going to come here for the foreseeable future, for any and all car issues I have. If ever there was a local business that deserved your patronage, it is JC Auto Service. read more

Being a car guy, I think I take reviews of mechanics the most seriously out of all my reviews. Jason at JC is the model for a good mechanic, both on the side of quality of work, and the manner in which he conducts his business. The prices for the services I've had done here were all fair and affordable, and Jason never tried to push any additional services to me or offer to repair anything that wasn't broken. While I haven't had my personal car serviced here (I do most the work myself), I've taken my mother's car, father's car, and brother's car all here for service in the past. One thing I will note is that all of the cars I've had worked on here are average, Japanese commuter cars, and nothing of a "specialty" nature, so I can't comment on that. Actually, now that I think of it, I think my mother once took my car in to JC for an oil and spark plug change. JC Auto Service offers a wide range of services here, the most useful being general service like brakes and oil changes, and laser alignment. The equipment for the alignment machine is a top-end Hunter machine, which is pretty much THE standard for general auto service, so that's a huge plus. While I haven't had any more advanced work done here, like engine rebuilds or transmission service, I would have confidence that the mechanics here would do a fine job as well. read more

We needed a spot to take our car for an oil change on a Saturday morning in midtown. Right, most places = closed! but we asked the gentleman @ 16th Street SMOG where we might be able to get one quick, on our way out of town, and he happily offered up the knowledge about JC Auto. Run by a couple super-cool asian guys we brought our car right over and they were happy to get us in. Since then i have returned to their center a number of times, and always on a whim, and i get my car fixed and back in the same day. Gotta love it. read more

JC Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

By far, the most honest and trustworthy auto repair shop I've ever done business with. Jason is a class act with great service and a great personality. I feel grateful I can trust him and his company when I need service and or repair. read more

Old Fashion Honest Service Although it may look non-descript and kind of funky, I entrusted my Lexus SC 300 for Jason to essentially restore it. Replacing timing chain, tune up, brake job, transmission oil change, etc. He did it all. It was comforting to know that the "owner" did the work himself (and took personal responsibility and pride in his work). It has been about 6 months since he worked on the car and it runs perfectly. Never had another problem since. Maybe I'm old fashion, but I just feel better when I get to talk to the mechanic directly without a fancy "service rep".. Give Mr. Jason an opportunity and I'm confident that you won'r regret it. read more

JC Auto has been our repair shop since 2005, and their services are the best! Jason has saved us time and money over the years. If I bring in my car before service is necessary, he lets me know to wait. He didn't charge me for labor when he couldn't fix a problem and referred me to the shop that did. We trust Jason and the mechanics implicitly and will continue to bring our car here even though we've moved to Greenhaven. Our family definitely recommends JC Auto! read more

I have brought my car to this shop twice now and I am very impressed. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. The first time I went in was to fix up my car for smog. I think it cost about $80 for the estimate. I needed an o2 sensor replaced. It was done within a day or a day an a half of me dropping my car off and altogether cost me around $270. The second time I brought my car in was for an oil leak. He let me know how expensive the part would be from a dealer, but he suggested that I get my part used from a scrap yard for much cheaper. I picked up the part from the scrap yard, went to drop my car off(he stayed at the shop late for me), and he told me he called his technician back in to fix I that night. I got my car back an hour and a half later, only having to pay around $70 for it to be fixed. That is what I call amazing service. He went out of his way for the customer and I really appreciate it. As far as I can tell, this is my mechanic from now on. I highly suggest trusting this shop with your car. They will take care of you. read more