Was driving from the Valley to Monterey and my low tire pressure monitor lit up. Pulled over and discovered a slow leak in the front passenger tire using my portable compressor and pressure gauge. Bought my tires at Costco but they could not squeeze me in for a quick fix and I was in a rush. I asked the receptionist to recommended a local mechanic and she pointed me to Lighting Auto Repair. Paul and Miguel were super friendly on the phone, got me in right away, enlisted the adjacent tire shop to locate a tiny hole in the tread, fixed me up, and charged only $39 after spending almost an hour figuring it out. For all this, I give them an A+ rating for excellence, friendliness, and customer service! read more

Always a great experience here. Paul, Miguel and Chris are top notch guys and they're very honest and professional. Hard to find a quality shop that you can trust. Would recommend this business to anyone. read more

Lightning fast service and honest prices! Every time we have work done we get honest quotes and exceptional work done each time. We use to go to another local car repair place for years and just always felt we were being over charged and the work was only good. We will continue to bring our cars to Lightning Auto. read more

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Paul and his guys are always fast and get my cars finished in a day most the time. I've been coming here for years. If you need a mechanic this is the place to go in Gilroy. read more

The mechanics here are friendly, informative, fair and trustworthy. They always make accommodations to help get my car in as soon as possible. They've even changed my oil just before closing time when other places have turned me away. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I moved to Morgan Hill last year and was on the search for a new mechanic. I called several auto shops in town and was disappointed with the insanely high quotes that I received. The service I received from Lightning Auto Repair exceeded my expectations. Paul is kind, knowledgeable and professional. His rates are very reasonable, worth driving the distance to Gilroy! It's challenging to find an honest mechanic, but I can say wholeheartedly that Paul is the man to trust with your vehicle. read more

I've been bringing my car to this shop over 10 years now and I cannot say enough about Paul and his team. Paul is an exceptional mechanic and provides great customer service, Professionalism, he is informative, and courteous, the list goes on. I am always pleased with any service that was done whether it be an oil change, my brakes done, or replacement of any parts. Effortlessly he goes out and beyond, and I am truly thankful for a mechanic like him. read more

Mr Paul / Mr Miguel and brothers are a load of good ass people they will get the job done they're straight up and can get a thing done. Me as a person that loves good service on the car highly recommended lightning auto repair they'll have your car runNing and they'll work with you at the end of the day that's all you need a trustworthy mechanic which is Lightning auto repair kashoww read more

Two great experiences with this specific location. Wow! Referred by my family Joe Chapa, couldn't thank you enough. Lightning auto you guys did the greatest job with both my vehicles. I truly hope many more customers get to experience the professional, sufficient and best customer service I've ever experienced from a mechanic in my life. Miguel just installed the transmission on my Chevy van, first company vehicle I ever owned and he brought it back to life. I now get to travel with my trailer and enjoy vacations much easier now thanks to you Paul! Cheer's to your team! -Rick Segura read more

I came across this shop by a family referral. Miguel I believe is the one who helped me with an oil change, I did not make an appointment I just showed up and they were able to provide me quick reliable service. I liked that he explained to me what my dashboard readings were showing up, and what those meant. I got everything done I felt very comfortable knowing he was doing just what my car needed and not being like other big shops I've gone to and add to the things I do not really need. He recommended a few things and I sure will be back to this shop for my services. I highly recommend Miguel and his staff, great job! read more

I really wish I had a great experience as everyone else. I took my truck here for an oil change to prepare for a 3 hour drive up north. I showed up around 4pm on Thursday and Chris took about 30-40 minutes to finish my oil change which wasn't too bad of a wait. The next morning I noticed a huge puddle under my truck. The puddle was of fresh oil that was leaking from the oil filter. After spending $60 at this shop for an oil change, I was definitely not happy to know that about a quart of fresh oil had leaked out of the filter. I really hope it's just the case of needing a new oil filter. read more

This shop is very efficient and quick, the costs for my repair were cheaper than other places I had visited for the same work Excellent service the mechanics were friendly and wanted to help. I highly recommend getting your car serviced here for smogs, oil changes and general automotive repair! read more

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How did I find Lightning Auto? By a bad stroke of luck with another shop. I took my Honda minivan to Preferred Auto for a 3rd opinion regarding the ding and knocking sounds coming from the motor. 2 other shops including Ray's Transmission and Wheelworks said the transmission was on its final life span. Preferred Auto recommended the $100+ diagnostic to find the problem. The gal (Sally) on the front desk said I had to pay the $100+ for the diagnostic and she sold me hard that every shop charges for a diagnostic. I told her that 2 other mechanics recommended a new transmission. She was adamant to go with the diagnosis because she said "it may not be the transmission, we have to confirm for ourselves." I hesitantly agreed because I had a glimmer of hope that the other 2 mechanics were wrong. The lady (Sally?) said that my minivan needed a fresh transmission oil change with the Honda recommended transmission oil (Special oil for Honda automobiles) and that my problem could be solved. I told her I wanted a quote for a new transmission. She said she could not give me a quote until she changed the transmission oil. I conveyed to her that the transmission oil was changed 1 month prior. She said the transmission would be fine and that the transmission oil change would lengthen the life of the transmission. However, she also stated that Preferred Auto could not gauge or estimate the life of the transmission. At this point I was frustrated because I needed to get the minivan to my wife for our family/kids weekend activities. She said the transmission would be fine and that the transmission oil change would lengthen the life of the transmission. So I agreed because a a new or rebuilt transmission costs $2000 to $4500 and I would save thousands of dollars. I was hopeful but skeptical. However, Preferred Auto is suppose to have 'expert mechanics' who help customers make the best decisions for the safety of their families/autos. Sally, charged me over $130 for the transmission oil change. That same evening and night my minivan drove smooth and I said to myself "wow, Preferred Auto did the right thing and thought the other two mechanics from Rays Transmission and Wheelworks were selling me a bill of goods at $3000 to $4000 for a new transmission.. The next day on Saturday, with my family in tow going north on 101 near Hollister, the transmission failed. I was traveling at 65 MPH and lost total control of the power in the minivan. This was scary for all of us. However, I pressed the hazard lights and was lucky enough that the momentum of 65MPH allowed me to turn into the only turn off on 101 going North, an RV station. BTW our minivan was going uphill on 101 North bound. My heart rate was elevated and as soon as I turned off into the RV place, my family and I pushed the minivan under a shady tree. I called Preferred Auto several times, but nobody answered. After 3 hours of waiting for an available tow truck, the minivan was towed to Lightning Auto on Railroad in Gilroy, CA. Interesting NOTE: I saw 3 tow truck companies delivering 3 other automobiles. I spoke with the tow truck drivers and they all stated "Miguel, does excellent work so we recommend his shop over others in town, good price, honest and he makes everything right." Miguel, the owner, said he could smell the burning oil either from the engine or transmission. He said the smell was very strong "like burning tires" and that most likely something is broken in the engine or there is an oil leak. Miguel asked me to give him 2 days since he has a ton of cars ahead of mine. He also does not charge a diagnostic fee. His diagnostic service is FREE!!!!! So I left the minivan at his shop. He called me the next day and said the transmission needed to be replaced. Miguel also said there were other issues and asked to see me in his shop. I arrived at his shop. He explained my options "Rebuilt or NEW." I decided on rebuilt since I met two other customers in his shop, not from Gilroy who said that Miguel replaced their transmissions with rebuild ones 1-3 years prior and their cars are running smooth, "like new." However, these customers were in his shop for another service. One customer told me that he drives over 1 hour to have his car serviced with Miguel. I was sold. Miguel also showed me broken or warn out parts on the axle as well as other problematic areas. Again, Preferred Auto missed all the problems and the most obvious, that the transmission was done. Lightning Auto rebuilt my tranny and the minivan runs smooth. Price was right $2,400. He also fixed a lot of other issues that Preferred Auto missed. In summary Lightning Auto has increased my confidence in mechanics, in the labor of love for autos, and my business long term. Also, Miguel has his finger print in all the work that is done in his shop. read more

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lightning fast service indeed! Paul did an awesome job Oil Changing my BMW Z3. Very friendly staff, I highly recommend this place to everyone! 5 stars! read more

All i gotta say is i saw Thors hammer in there. They are fast if you call ahead and get them to order parts ahead of time. Paul is good guy. Be patient with him Try to go in middle of week when he isnt busy. Always request new and good parts. I consider the guy family read more

Purchased a car from a private owner here in Gilroy . The next day the check engine light came on . I was referred to Lighting Auto by my nephew . I just want to say customer service of these two young brothers Paul and Miguel Ramirez was amazing. Miguel the technician found many problems with my car . He took care of all the problems. No doubt in my mind I have found a auto shop that I can trust . One Happy customer !!!! Thank You Christine Chavarria read more

While I on the eastbound ramp for northbound Hardy toll road on the 3rd of October, just after 1400, a driver from the company got within a foot of my rear bumper and remained there until the bottom of the ramp. Then he crowded my land for the next half of a mile even though I reduced my speed to let the vehicle go without a confrontation. Then he moved in front of me reduced his speed even slower for another quarter mile before finally driving away from my vehicle. I didn't see a vehicle number but the plate number looked to begin with T60. There was something obscuring the view of the plate so I could not see it clearly. This is road rage 101 and the driver is clearly unsafe. I tried calling the company but did not get through. read more

The most trustworthy & efficient place I've ever experienced for car repairs. The lowest prices is a bonus! Thanks for taking very good care of us Paul, we're so grateful! read more

Paul is very very helpful and professional. Our car broke down on the freeway during our trip to L.A and we ended up here. Instead of making us staying in a hotel over night to wait for the car to be fixed in the morning, Paul worked overtime and made sure that our car was ready to go and that everything was fine. He is very nice and honest. The price is affordable. They have a clean restroom as well. Thank you Paul!! read more

This shop is the only shop I trust to work on my car without getting mistreated and the staff is honest and they get things done. In my experience with other shops, they have tried or taken advantage of me since I'm a girl and expect me not to know anything about working on my car. I consult my bf, brothers and cousins regarding work on my car and they would reassure me when shops would not cooperate or something seems fishy. I've had my car broken into and my ignition was tampered with where my key doesn't work and I'm not able to move my car. I had to get it towed to their shop to remove it and install a new ignition. It's done within one hour. I expected it would take a day. I'm glad my bf recommended Lightning Auto. Now I have a peace of mind regarding work on my car after years from going shop to shop. I recommend them to my family and friends. They're good people. Thank you Lightning Auto! Keep it up. read more

We had an appointment set for 9am...one hour after open. My wife showed up, rental car booked, ready to go and the shop was closed up. No one is answering the phone, the voicemail isn't working and no one is anywhere nearby. Unprofessional, unreliable, you just lost our business. Way to go. read more