Thank goodness for honest, local mechanics! I had been calling around to different mechanics to find out which auto shop works with hybrid cars (I have a Toyota Prius). I eventually was directed to Mario's Garage and I'm so happy I found this place. As a woman, I'm always on high alert with mechanics taking advantage of me assuming I don't know anything about cars (tbh I don't lol). At Mario's Garage they were honest with me, charged me very reasonable prices, and were very understanding of any financial restraints I had. They spent extra time explaining to me what was going on with my car because I was honest about how little I know about cars. I walked out of there feeling like I could be a mechanic with all the knowledge they dropped on me...lol jk... but seriously I trust them wholeheartedly! Much love to Mario's Garage!!! read more

Honest, hard working group with fair prices. Turn around time is always reasonable. Excellent diagnostic services.

Amazing service grate guys and will work with you . They helps me out with some questions I had for my car passing smog and they had no problem helping me out . Definitely recommend. Grate customer service! read more

*SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST*New ownership! Business is under new ownership & better than ever before! 10/10 highly recommend. If you're seeking a mechanic whom you can TRUST & will take good care of you - THIS IS IT! My entire family and I go here. Marco is amazing, trustworthy, works with great integrity and is diligent with his work. Service you can count on and trust. The team is very professional and personable with combined years of experience. Pepe is amazing! They won't lie to you, they break everything down for you, provide you best options and work with you. So glad to have found a local mechanic that provides quality service that I can trust! read more

I have been here a couple times after being recommended by a friend, I have nothing but good thing to say. Their service is excellent! They're attentive and kind. I came to get my transmission fluid flushed they were quick. Best mechanic that I've been to thus far. read more

Screw this place. Talked to Carlos today because my car was making a weird noise. I asked him if he can get in the car so I can drive him down the block to show him what I was talking about. He didn't bother turning on the car and told me that if he did they'd have to charge me $120 minimum. Dafaq?! He didn't even bother turning on the engine but told me that I'd need to pay up. With all the mechanics I've worked with in the past, this place sucks the most. I get that they're a business but can you have any less compassion for your customers? Car issues are expensive, so do you have to try so hard to be such an asshole? read more

Knowledgeable, efficient, reliable, and reasonably applied labor costs & fees.

Excellent service by knowledgeable repair person(s). Never had a single issue that they could not troubleshoot successfully. Trustworthy & easily accessible. Strongly recommended ! Bill Salter read more

Wonderful service from the minute I crossed the threshold of the door. Marco is very warm and inviting. Explained all the problems with my vehicle and let me know which ones I could focus on if I couldn't afford the whole service right then and there. Again, a great experience and will definitely recommend and revisit when I require maintenance. read more

Really good at focusing on what customers need and require. Great real instinct to understand customers. Good work! I highly recommend Mario's Garage. read more

I had been dealing with getting a power steering pump on my 2004 Kia Sorrento with another garage for months! I had it towed to Mario's garage & Carlos took care of it in 1 day! Highly recommend! read more

Took my Ram truck in for service I thought I needed. They helped me by making it even easier for me to do it save $ and time. I'm thankful for their honesty and integrity. read more

First time here since I was referred by one of my best friends and I'm definitely coming back! The owner, Carlos is professional, friendly & honest! It's nice to find a reliable team of mechanics that I can trust. I feel confident in referring my family & friends to Mario's Garage! The fresh hot coffee & delicious muffins in the clean waiting area were a plus! My BMW was ready within the timeframe I was promised. The best service & affordable prices! read more

Took my car and they were great. Would recommend. To every one they listen to you don't try to sell you stuff you don't need.

I took my 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid to Mario's since I was experiencing fuel smell from the top of my fuel tank. I pointed this out to him at the beginning. I got a labor quote for $275 to remove and replace the fuel tank and diagnose the problem. That was better than Sharps so I decided to give Mario's a try. Before the work started, Carlos inspected the car and stated that I had no oil in my engine and that I also had a coolant leak from a "heat exchanger" that is a part of my hybrid subsystem. I knew I had a coolant leak but I did not know what this "heat exchanger" was. He gave me a quote of $833 for the part. (GM Part Number 25774433) . That cost was greater than the value of my Hybrid so I told him that I did not want to buy the part and have it installed. I reminded him again that I wanted the gas tank removed and resolve the gas leak. His mechanic removed the tank and found that the rubber gas line near the gas pump assembly was leaking and that it could not be fixed but required a new gas pump assembly for $583. I agreed reluctantly to the additional part cost and told him to proceed. I picked up my car and told him to give me the part number for this "heat exchanger" and that I would take care of it. It turned out that the problem part was an electric water pump that I had previously replaced a few years ago that retailed for around $100. I found an OEM replacement part for $25 dollars (not $833). The part is easy to get to so I will replace it myself at home. Also, the car was not empty of oil but just a few quarts low. So to the wise, Mario's like many garages will try to sell you overpriced parts and tell you that they can only order them. I showed Carlos the identical OEM gas assembly on Amazon for a hundred dollars cheaper but he was not willing to purchase it since "he depends upon making money on the parts ordered or he would go out of business". Today we have many options for buying automotive parts that at OEM parts from hundreds of distributors if you are willing to do the work. The identical part should be acceptable from another if a warranty is the same. Carlos could have saved me money but he would not and did not even offer me his 10% senior discount when I found it on their web site and requested it. He explained that his mechanic he had added a quart of oil (well 2 quarts) and ran a smoke test so that canceled my discount. I had never asked to add oil or run the smoke test. It was very obvious from the gas smell that it was coming from the top of my gas tank and that was only the job I wanted him to do. Sincerely, Glenn K of Oxnard read more

Best Mechanic shop i have been to!!! Mario was beyond helpful. I was having some problems with my vehicle and Mario was able to diagnose a problem and fix it at no charge after I had gone prior to another shop and they were trying to charge me more than $200. I was happy I am very grateful to Mario's garage for being honest and helpful and not being like other mechanic shops just trying to make a quick buck! Five stars for Mario's garage! read more

PSA: DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU WANT TO GET SCAMMED. I decided to make this review three years later because I want to warn those who are thinking about coming here. In 2017, I took my car to Mario's garage because my check engine light was on. Mario knew I was a young & naive girl who didn't know any better so he took advantage of me and charged me $100 JUST TO "INSPECT" THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. Excuse me?!? And then he quoted me over $800 for a new catalytic converter... I literally gave this crook free money. On my receipt it says "labor total: $99" what labor?? It's sad that you have to do this to people who come to you for "help." I definitely do not recommend coming here! It's sad to say how this man has daughters yet took advantage of me, how would you like it if someone did that to your daughter? Exactly. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE FOR YOUR CAR REPAIRS! read more

NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!! I have had my fair share of bad runs with Mechanics, but here at Marios they take care of their customers. Being a female, I never once felt out of my realm and Carlos went out of his way to make sure I knew what he was saying and made sure he identified each problem with my truck. Fast response, fair and honest, and nothing but positive vibes! I recommend anyone to take their vehicle here! Very professional and made me feel at ease. THANK YOU SO MUCH, CARLOS!!! I will definitely be returning. read more

I've been coming to Mario's Garage for a few years now... Finding a repair shop that one can trust is similar to finding lost treasure these days. This IS one of those GEMS! Not once did Carlos (the owner) steered me in the wrong direction. Not once did they proposed unnecessary repairs. Not once did they do any work without my consent. HOWEVER... They did repair my vehicles according to what was discussed. They did explain (in detail) what the repairs would be and their cost. They did treat my vehicles as if it were their own. They did go above and beyond a regular shop would. So, if you want your repairs done with an honest and reputable shop - give Mario's Garage a try! OR - feel free to take a chance somewhere else, good luck with that! read more

We first used Mario's Garage about 5 years ago, when the rear differential on my husband's Dodge pickup went bad. We took it to the dealer who said it couldn't be fixed, and a replacement would cost $6000. We took it to Mario's for a second opinion. They were able to fix it instead of replace it, and the job was only $3000. We had been thinking about just replacing the truck instead, but now we've been able to continue driving it for years. I was impressed with the organization and cleanliness of the garage. The proprietor, Carlos, took time to print out a mechanical drawing of the affected parts, pointing out what wasn't working and what needed fixing. This is standard procedure every time we take our car in for something. I like being educated and treated with respect, as they always do. In addition, when I went to pick up the truck, it had been cleaned, including a steam cleaning under the hood! Talk about customer service. I highly recommend Mario's Garage. They are trustworthy, respectful, and they really know their stuff. They are always working on keeping up with the latest technology. We drive from Ventura down to south Oxnard to see them, especially if we think the repair will be a tricky one. You can't expect to have your car cleaned every time (it can depend on their workload on that day), but you can certainly expect expertise and top-notch service here. read more

Mario's Garage is the best-I had a last minute need for an oil change and they quickly fit me in to their schedule-quick and effective service. They noticed the cabin air filter was quite dirty and gave me a good deal on a replacement. (Appreciate that especially with my allergies). I was in a big hurry and managed to leave my laptop on their office counter and did not notice-got a phone call that night from manager Marco about it, so I picked it up next day. Again, in my opinion Mario's is the best garage in the area! read more

A Step Above The Rest! From how neat and clean the mechanics keep the garage to how professional, informative, and friendly the front office crew is, Mario's Garage, raises the bar when it comes to quality car care! I highly recommend you trust them. read more

My car broke down, I never had a problem with it and when this happened I had no idea where to go, after calling a few relible people 4/5 said mario's garage... Here I am after 4 months I havent had a problem with my car... they did a great job read more

I have had these guys work on my Tahoe twice now. Both times, the work was reasonably priced and done in a timely manner. I highly recommend bringing your vehicle here. read more

This place is dishonest and crooked. They switched parts out of my car and replaced them with junkyard parts. And to top it off kept my car over 3 weeks just to do did an insufficient patch job. Save yourself the headache and money and dont let this mechanic shop touch your car. read more

From A Busy Mom with 2 little girls, We brought our 10-year-old Mini Van in for service. Carlos and his team were so understanding and caring as my girls 6 and 3 years of age waited in the lobby with me as they inspected my van. After 1 hour passed they even offered to drive the 3 of us to my husbands work so we could continue with the rest of our busy day, SO AWESOME!! It turned out we had a bad oil leak and needed a new transmission. If it were not for the fact we trusted "Mario's Garage " we would have been out a lot of money looking for a new van rather then making a small investment and getting many more years with a van that works well with my family and our busy life style. I know nothing about cars and its nice to have a Mechanic I can trust and refer other BUSY MOM's too. The van runs great an no more leaking. I can actually park on someone driveway now and not be embarrassed. Yay!! read more

Where do I start! It's extremely difficult to find a good, reliable mechanic. Mario's garage exceeds all! Great customer service, prompt service and reasonable prices. Carlos is the owner/operator. I recommend Mario's garage to all my coworkers and friends for any work they need done! Everything about this place is great! read more

Carlos is knowledgeable and accommodating. The shop is clean and they probably do a good job. On my first visit I felt that I was charged a bit more than is normal for an oil change. On my second visit I was charged even more. Examining the bill, I noticed that I was charged $37 for a cabin air filter (retail price $7-12) plus $28 labor (it's 3 latches from glove compartment, no tools required, takes 15 seconds). I understand that shops need to mark up price on parts, but things like that make me feel like being taken advantage of. So my second visit became my last. read more

Let me save you some money, DO NOT GO this rusty place or even consider it. Carlos makes his customers (the ones who pay for his rent) feel uneducated. This place is a fucken joke and he viciously takes his customers money. His price ranges are unheard for an Oxnard shop. $120 dollars for a check up on your car.. whaaat? I'm I going to a car wash and detailing with that? Biggest scammer in town that's for sure read more

Let me start you off by saying Carlos's poor attitude towards his customers that come into the shop. When you meet Carlos, he starts by opening his fat mouth about his superiority and knowledge on everything about cars (even though his job is a secretary). I took my 1992 GMC Sierra yesterday because it was having problems with the fuel pump. Carlos gave me a quote of $870 and he told me it also had problems with the transmission when I just recently put a new one in. This guy is a total rip-off! I took my truck to another shop and they charged me $80 to replace the part and put it on. My truck is running perfect now and I asked this shop to check my transmission and they said it was perfectly fine. This guy is just out to rip people off for money and say things that are not even wrong with my truck . This guy is a total RIP-OFF!! Side note, I want to point out that Carlos did not bother showing me the part or considering an affordable alternative for the part that I needed. Like others have mentioned, this man is money hungry to scam people that have no knowledge about cars. To even make matters worse, Carlos gave me a smirk and acted like a smart ass when he was explaining to me about my problem. I honestly think Carlos needs to get off his high horse and focus on his YouTube tutorials how to work on a car. Anyone trying to take their car to Mario's garage, BEWARE OF THE MONEY HUNGRY CARLOS!!!! ps don't eat the complimentary cookies, it gave me food poisoning. read more

Carlos is great and honest ! He has a great team backing him up! He is thorough and does all the work to all my cars . It's hard to find a good and honest Auto repair shop ! I'm glad I found one here at Mario's Garage . Thanks Carlos read more

Carlos at Mario's Garage took excellent care of my car and my daughters car at a very reasonable price. He is very honest and professional. I would totally recommend them they do a great job and very prompt. read more

Great place super helpful great customer service and communication with you on what the problem Is with ur vehicle price is good and guaranteed great work have been here twice and very happy with work done the only place I'll come in the future read more

Great customer service and very experienced mechanics. I had them do a boatload of work (valve job, power steering rack, front struts and more. They had my car ready when they said it would be. This is the place to go. read more

Not trustworthy. Crook. Says he'll cut you a deal then does just the opposite. After a huge job to fix something he refuses to take blame for a malfunction directly correlated to the "repairs" he did. Fuck this guy read more

Suffered a low speed accident with a parked car. My car had front tire assembly damage. Circumstances recommended out of pocket payments versus insurance. I towed it to Mario's Garage which was top rated in Oxnard, by Car Max, who sold me the car. I immediately felt at ease by present owner Carlos, who was pleasant, knowledgeable, and honest. He quickly analyzed the damage and recommended the necessary repairs. His cost estimate and time for completion were reasonable. While in the shop I took advantage of getting some overdue maintenance done, to save time and money later. I was totally satisfied with the excellent work he did on the car. read more

I had the brake lines, hoses and master cylinder replaced on an older English Sports car. This is work I could have done myself, but life gets in the way of some projects at times. I picked up the car, after returning from a trip, a day earlier that they expected. I found my car PARKED INSIDE, Thank You VERY MUCH. They took the time to do what was needed and the results looked as if it was their personal vehicle. Should you have some work that is needing to be done on your classic car. I would use Mario's again without a second thought. Remember you get what you pay for. read more

This garage was highly recommended by a friend of my husband's. He brought my 98 Jetta in for a list of repair work that was much needed. They are true professionals and honest in their assessment of work required and or needed. He was impressed with their knowledge and I am impressed with the fact that my car runs like it did when I first purchased it! My car still needs more work done, but I will be going back to get everything completed. Reasonably priced and fast work, thank you for making car repair less stressful! read more

I've had my car serviced and/or repaired by Marios Garage a few times now and would recommend them to friends, family, anyone. Carlos is great and has worked with my inconvenient schedule to make the hassle of not having a vehicle as smooth as possible. You get treated like a friend and not just a customer. Would definitely do business with this shop again! read more

this is a long over due review, but Mario's Garage is a great mechanic shop, when i had my issue with my g37x back in November that i bought from carmax, Carlos himself dealt with the warranty that i had from carmax and made my appointment to pick up my rental car, he also went out of his way to drop me off back to my house when i didn't have a ride. He has great customer service was always on schedule with me when it came to repairs for my vehicle, i trust him and would recommend him to other customers looking for a reliable mechanic. read more