I asked how much it would be to replace my headlight bulb. They said if I could bring it in there probably wouldn't be a charge if it's an easy to get at so that sealed the decision right there, but I did give them something. No one can work for free. read more

To say this business cares about their community is an understatement. I've been coming here for a while but yesterday they really went above and beyond. I was driving to the store in the afternoon when I heard meowing coming from inside my car. I pulled over to try finding the source of the noise, and sure enough a kitten had crawled up under my car and gotten itself stuck. I went to Lander Auto and Hilda immediately put my car on the lift and began the rescue mission. 45 mins later, she was able to retrieve the kitten unharmed. You could tell she had done this before and cared about the animal getting out safely. Now here is the best part. They refused to take any payment. Hilda said they were just happy to rescue an animals life and it was the right thing to do. We took pictures and she had me out of there with my new kitten in no time. Such kindhearted professional people. I won't ever go anywhere else to service my car. Attached are pictures of the kitten we saved. read more

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The owner, Rabert, is a man of integrity. Over the past year I've had a lot of maintenance due on my primary vehicle and wanted someone close by that I could trust. Two separate good friends referred me to Lander Auto. Rabert has ensured I received quality work each time and done everything in his power to make sure I'm satisfied. read more

Hit some tire debris on the freeway that damaged one of the plastic covers on the bottom of the car. Only shop I could find near where it happened and was very helpful in getting it put back together and making sure there was no other damage. Great shop and great guys, thanks so much for the help. read more

So my wife car had AC issues. Our mechanic couldn't figure it out. The wife started using my truck for work. Unacceptable for sure. Using the power of Yelp, I found lander auto service. I read the reviews and figured to give this place a try. Kind of had no choice because my wife needed AC in this blistering heat. When I arrived, Hilda went to work trying to dissect the problem. The owner then got involved and it was tag team action in full effect. They were able to pinpoint the possible two issues causing the AC not to work. It was either the blower fan or the resistor. They were kind enough to give me a ride home while they waited for parts. Several hours later, Hilda called stating they're having issues finding the right blower motor. Come to find out, my Honda is a four door however the factory installed a 2 door Honda blower motor. This was why they had issues getting the right blower motor. They had their parts depot send them a 2 door blower motor and it worked. The connectors fit. The only discrepancy and maybe it was my own fault was did my car need a blower Motor or the resistor or both? The resistor is not cheap. Either way, problem was solved. Now my wife has cold blowing AC. So cold I need a jacket cold. Haha This business was kind to come pick me up so I could get my car home. Pretty cool in my Book. Here is the coolest part, a few Days later I get a card in the mail thanking me for choosing them. Pretty cool in my book. Thank you read more

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Excellent service they went above and beyond helping me with my car and getting me back on the road

I really wanted to get my car checked out before work and called first thing this morning. They got me in within 30 min and even worked with me so I can get to my meeting. He temporarily got my problem fixed no charge and gave me a quote on repairs for later. I've been looking for a solid and honest family owned repair shop. I will be coming here for my future repairs and oil changes! Thank you!! read more

If you're thinking about going here, then GO HERE. Please save yourself the trouble and take your car here. They were honest to both my girlfriend and I regarding different cars, had GREAT communication, and informed us along the way why they were doing what they were doing. They also saved me plenty of money compared to other places and recommended what I'll need to look out for mechanically in the future. I won't be taking my car anywhere else for the foreseeable future. These are honest, hard working people intent on doing the job right. read more

I would give 0 stars but I can't . So my truck went over to this place the for an electrical issue. They pulled my AFTER MARKET ALARM SYSTEM OUT ! They said it was short circuiting the fuse box . The after market alarm could not have done that cause it on its on relay and has it own 2 inline fuses . Also Did NOT fix the problem on the truck ! Changed the fuse box . Changing the fuse box and taking out the after market alarm I did not get a call before the work was done . Cost $400 and did not fix the problem Looking at my truck more and more they fucking just cut my headlights (DRL) fucking idiots I swear . The more I look the more I find wires just CUT !! Broke both my headlights assembly . So annoyed read more

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Incredibly nice staff that fixed my car issues impressively quick. Probably one of the better, if not the best, experience I've had at an auto shop in quite a while. They earner a loyal customer. Couldn't reccomend them enough. read more

Every two weeks I go to Madera and stay to make sure an elderly uncle is doing good. I was on my way back to the bay area and the battery indicator light came on. I pulled over cause the book said do not drive when this light comes on. People are so sweet. This mechanic came to my car checked it out, assured me I was in a good area, he had it towed to his shop, keeping his shop open and had me back on the road less then an hour. 75 for tow and 125 to replace belt. I am very gratefulI. I still get to go to my Mechanic because he believes the root cause is the tensioner which he do not have. Sent from my iPhone read more

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Lander Auto always takes care of us when we need car repairs or even just an oil change. I recommend to anyone in the area. Super friendly, reliable, and quick service! Thank you! read more

We took our car in to have AC fixed- they did a great job!!

My check engine light came on mid road trip, so I looked up a nearby mechanic just to confirm my car wasn't going to blow up on my drive. These guys got me in immediately, were very swift to check it all out, were very honest about the issues and the repair challenges. I didn't have them service it only because I needed to get to my destination that day, but their help and information about the problem left me with a ton of confidence in them, and even makes me want to figure out how to let them do the repairs despite them not being near any of my road trip destinations! Makes total sense to me why they have such good reviews on here. Definitely recommend! read more

I decided to wait a few months so I could cool down and provide an unbiased review. I was very upset after taking my son's vehicle to this individual (Rabert). I would give negative stars if possible. I took the truck to this so called business, based on the referral of a friend, who later told me that Rabert cheated his son and argued with him. He is a liar everyone knows liars and thieves cannot be trusted. Hilda and he both lied to my face, but at least she looked a little ashamed. Rabert overcharged for doing a poor job fixing the AC, and he had the audacity to claim that the large dent on the passenger side of the truck and the dent on the undercarriage were already there. When I told him I was going to talk to people around the business, because someone had to have seen who put the large dent on the passenger side, with yellow paint. Next he pretended that he was going to look at video then admitted he parked it where it shouldn't have been parked and it was hit. When I told him I wanted him to report it to his insurance and 10% off the overcharged price he began to whine like a little baby. He complained that I was taking advantage of him and crying about paying for insurance, which obviously everyone must pay. He then wanted me to follow his female assistant Hilda to a body shop and I refused. He is very dishonest and cannot be trusted. The truck was running terrible after he and Hilda worked on it. And to add insult to injury, when I picked up the truck from a reputable body shop the owner showed me that whoever worked on the truck left several hoses unconnected, and he had to reconnect them. Wow! horrible place of business! Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

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I was definitely put in a situation yesterday that caused me a lot of stress. Didn't really know what I could do or what was going on with my car. Long story short my car wasn't starting after multiple times of trying. I reached out to this shop and Hilda (My angel) answered. From the beginning I had picked up a really good vibe and quickly decided to continue moving forward with this shop. I arrived at the shop with the tow truck which placed my car there for me. There I met Hilda and Robert. Both of them very friendly, understanding, ready to help, and patient. I was waiting a few and I decided to fidget my car a bit and low and behold it turned on. Which was great because it gave them a better chance to see what might be wrong and they quickly sprung into action! It was a bit difficult to pin point exactly what was going on, but Hilda made a great suggestion (Robert in agreement) which actually turned out to be the problem! Saved me so much money starting from what she thought might be the issue... turned out to be just a bad battery unfortunately/gratefully. I honestly didn't have to pay a dime for anything considering they do a free inspection (unheard of) and it was just a battery switch, so the least I can do was to write a review for them. Needless to say, not only did they impress me... but they have my recommendation to the HIGHEST LEVEL! They are honest and great people. I trust them completely. I appreciate their hard work and dedication. Shoot, Robert even cleaned my lights in the front expecting nothing in return! read more

Rabert was great to work with on my car repair. He was very honest and clear on what my car needed done to fix the problem. His personal service exceeded my expectation. I will definitely recommend him and look forward to having him service my family's cars in the future. read more

After purchasing a new toy for myself in the form of a baby blue 1965 Dodge Coronet, I needed a trustworthy and knowledgeable mechanic to service the car and check for any red flags I might need to know about before driving around too much. After looking at a ton of reviews online and speaking with some family and friends, I decided to go with Lander Auto Service. The attention and service I received from Rabert and Hilda was wonderful. Rabert had my new toy fired up and sounding good as new in just a day. They even sent me a handwritten thank you letter in the mail after which was very sweet. I'll be back in a couple thousand miles! Thanks again! read more

I found this auto shop on Groupon which had a great deal on an oil change. I didn't know what to expect, as I had always had my maintenance done at price ford (formerly Patchetts). After price ford failed to continue the lifetime oil changes promised by Patchetts, I now look for deals elsewhere. I know a oil change is simple, but the service was fast, and to the point. The waiting area was small but clean. I'm not sure if they do major repairs, as the garage wasn't huge, but I'm not positive. I had a good experience and I'd probably go back. read more

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Looking for a honest mechanic? Look no further Rabert is an amazing mechanic honest and upfront I have a 2000 Pontiac Firebird WS6 that had a unique problem taken it to several different shops and nobody can figure out the problem. Rabert looked at the vehicle and figured out the issue in a couple of days. Rabert thank you very much for your honesty and hard work if your looking for someone to work on your vehicle look no further Lander auto service is the place to go! read more

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Robert and Hilda are great! They have helped me with both of my vehicles and are always honest and up front about repairs. The last time I took my truck in they could have easily Over charged me for an expensive bill, but they easily found the fix and now my truck runs great, for a fair price! read more

Robert is an awesome mechanic! He has always done honest work on my entire families and friends vehicles. He always comes out and lets me know what's going on with my car. And hilda is quiet but very friendly. Both mechanics are intelligent and hardworking. Per a review done by an earlier person Maria R. She is lying. I was literally in the shop when she was yelling at robert and he just kept apologizing and trying to be decent with her even though she was getting really hostile. Even her own son who was there was asking her to stop because she was embarrassing him causing a scene.- honestly wish I could post the video I recorded on snap of her yelling at him even though both robert and hilda were civil with her the entire time. I've been coming to him for ANY AND ALL of my car needs and I always recommend him. read more

I have come here for 4 years with major and/or minor problems, each time Rabert and his team will no doubly fix it in a day! This time I came in with my 98' Corvette to get the AC recharged. The mechanic Neno explained what he was doing and why and did it in 20 minutes for a reasonable price. When I was leaving we encountered an unexpected problem... my car turned off due to a Chevrolet recall. I could tell he was doing his best and found the problem and fixed it for me in the same day! He was great!!!! I will always continue to bring all my cars here great, honest, and reasonable mechanics. I've brought my 97 Gmc Jimmy, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 1999 Toyota Camry, 2005 Honda CRV, 2016 Chevy Cruze here and each time I left with no worries and no holes in my pocket! read more

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An HONEST Business who cares about their customers they provide excellent customer service, Robert and Hilda go the extra mile! As others have said, they go above and beyond expectation. You will not be disappointed. read more

Today went for my 1st time to have some concerns with my Toyota Corolla I just recently got. I can honestly say I did not get anxiety while I was there. The service was very good they listened they looked at everything, showed me which I liked. And there was the basic maintenance really needed. So I am happy I found Landers and look forward to have them for my go to auto needs. I have my appt for next week. read more

Honest and reliable highly recommend They fixed what they could and recommended the dealer to update my software and great price due to the inconvenience. read more

My car needed a new thermostat and an oil change. Ms.Hilda helped me the whole way through and was extremely kind and patient with me. I appreciate the value I received as well. Decent prices, FAST SERVICE, and honest people!! They did not hold back anything and were very willing to help me come up with the cheapest/safest option. read more

Lied about what was needed to keep my car safe and gave me an estimate more than triple the cost of what was needed.

The first thing you can expect from a mechanic is honesty. after-all, most of us can't fix our cars and rely on someone to help us with it. Robert reached the highest respect and trust from me in a matter of minutes. What a great knowledgeable person. Thanks for all the help and your extreme honesty, especially when you fixed my car by fastening 2 bolts when I thought I would have to spend $200 to fix it. Thanks again read more

These people are great and so so helpful. They could not help with my car but they pointed me in the right direction. Wonderful place.

What a gentleman.... what a service and how honest... Robert climbed up the trust ladder in 5 minutes. He fixed an issue on my car with fastening 2 bolts and didn't even charge me when I was prepared to spend over $200 to fix the issue (not knowing about the hidden bolts). Thanks very much for your honesty sir. See you soon read more

I have gone here twice and both times i had amazing service. I went about one year ago to get my AC fixed, everything needed to be replaced and they were able to do it fast and for a reasonable price. I had problems with it a few days after and for completely free, because of their warranty, they found out the additional problem and fixed it for me within a day. Since then I have had perfect AC and I am very happy with the service I got. They are really good at explaining what's wrong, breaking down the price, and being very accommodating to whatever your needs are. I 100% recommend coming here if you have any problems with your car. read more

Problem on car's electronics, mechanic was able to find and resolve issue within a short period of time. He was also as eager to show me what the problem was as I was to find out. Shows true passion and quality in his work. read more

Unbelievable service! My car was overheating, pulled up to Lander Auto Service to have it checked out. Within 5 min the hood of my truck was open and getting looked at. My radiator had air and needed to get burped. Free diagnostic, recommend this location 100%. Thank you! read more

I rate this repair shop 2 stars for not doing their due diligence and customer service. They did not fully fix my car. When my wife picked up the vehicle a few hours later the turns off. We called them back and they basically said it was our fault. We trusted them to full fix our car and was charged over $700. This was my commute car and had to miss work. For people thinking of taking your vehicle to this horrible shop always get a second opinion. read more

Don't know what else to say, except the guy is a genius. Explained in detail what was wrong, replaced a part, Fixed the issue with the vapor/emissions sensor and my sons car passed smog. Thank you for your honesty and pricing. If I have issues in the future with my Ram 2500 or wife's Acadia... we will be seeing you again! read more

Was visiting Turlock for the weekend for the annual auto swap meet. Heard a noise on my truck going down the street. Went to see Landers Auto Service that I found on Yelp as they could take me right away as I was only going to be in town till tomorrow. Robert drove my truck and upon inspection confirmed that my driveshaft mount was broken. Robert and his crew fixed my truck that afternoon and charged me under what I was quoted. I appreciate Roberts honesty and service on my truck as being from out of town it's easy to get ripped off. I highly recommend anyone needing service to go see Robert. read more

A friend went there because of the so-called FREE diagnostic. They saw an easy mark and tried to shake them down for over 4K. 4K!!! MY friend then took their car to Midas, where it was fixed in a few hours for 3k LESS!! Crooks all the way around. Run, flee. FREE means no lube when they bend you over. read more

I came to Turlock from North Carolina to visit friends, and while in Turlock, I bought a 22-foot motor home, my first ever. When I got ready to leave Turlock to return to North Carolina, I got less than two blocks from my friends' house before i noticed the Check Engine light on and the engine overheating. My friends are newcomer to Turlock, so they didn't yet have a garage to recommend, so I Googled "Ford truck repair, Turlock." That's how I found Lander Auto Service, and when Robert answered the phone and I told him my troubles, he said, "I will help you." I didn't mean to omit the fact that my 1996 Ford truck was an RV; it's just that I have learned that some people work on the RV part of my motor home and some people work on the truck part, so I thought it didn't matter. Well, to anyone else it might have mattered, yet not to Robert. He did say he didn't normally work on RVs, yet, even so, he would help me. He said he just could not let me get on the road without helping me to have a safe vehicle to drive. He checked the code for the Check Engine light and said he'd need to do some more research, and he pinpointed the overheating problem as a bad thermostat. He checked all my fluids and said they were good; when I asked how much I owed him for that, he waved my offer away, asked only that I return the following morning at 7:30 a.m. for the thermostat replacement. I travel with my kitty, Annabelle, and so she and I hung out at a nearby picnic table, under the shed for shade, next to a food truck, while Robert and Hilda took care of our little home on wheels. Hilda came out a couple of times to apprise me of the progress. I asked her if they could also change the oil if Robert could tell if that was needed. She came back to say that I don't need an oil change now. This speaks so well for the lovely people who run this establishment. We all know of many places that would be only too happy to take in extra money for an unneeded oil change. Not Robert and Hilda. This is the sort of world in which I am accustomed to living. Robert showed me the welded-shut-from-the-heat thermostat that he removed. Thermostats are round valve-like things inside the water hoses of an engine. When they go bad, the valve stops working and they create a block so that no water can flow, which causes the engine to overheat. Robert not only replaced my thermostat, he also went several extra miles, flushing out the radiator and the cooling system and putting in new antifreeze and letting the engine run a bit to make sure that all was well before he let me drive away. The Check Engine light code indicated that a secondary engine air pump is problematic, ant Robert explained that that won't give me trouble as I drive back to North Carolina, until I get to a RV dealer to repair or replace it, although it may reduce my gas mileage Robert asked me to drive the RV around for 20 minutes or so to make sure everything is ok and that I don't get some miles down the road and have trouble, and he asked me to call him to let him know that all is well when I'm leaving. I did exactly that. During the time that Robert and Hilda took care of my little home on wheels, we all had several conversations, and my kitty Annabelle charmed everyone. I didn't just get excellent service for my RV; I made two new friends, the kind of friends I want in my life: honest, kind, compassionate, considerate, hard-working, always striving to do their best and to learn more. (You should see the dozens of certificates for advanced certifications for both Hilda and Robert in all facets of automotive service!) There aren't enough words in the English language to convey the esteem in which I hold these people and how pleased and humbled and impressed I am by all that they did for me. Everyone in Turlock, and the surrounding area, should make Lander Auto Service their single go-to place for any and all automotive services. And price? The charge for all of this was considerably less than half what I thought it would be. In fact, one of my friends guessed that the charge would have been, in her town, 10 times what I paid for all of this service. Again, you cannot go wrong in any way by giving your business to Lander Auto Service. read more

One of our company trucks broke down in the Turlock area. Based on Yelp reviews we had the truck towed to Lander. We felt very comfortable leaving the truck with the shop. The Mechanic that helped us was friendly and came across as a honest hard worker. The problem was the transmission which we expected. Since we have several of the same type of truck, and have replaced several transmission I expected the estimate to be +/-$3500. I was very surprised when the estimate came in at $7300. To be fair maybe the shop doesn't do transmission work often so they are not able to buy the transmission at a lower price. It was less expensive for us to rent a car trailer to bring the truck back to our regular mechanic. I hope the reason for the higher estimate was due to their inability to buy the transmission at a lower cost. I would hate to think they would try to take advantage of a business from out of the area. read more