Jim the owner and mechanic is quite a character. Tell it like it is, straight to the point and dry humor. If you are looking for a Chick Fil A, "my pleasure" experience then he may not be your guy. If you want an honest and great mechanic then this is your spot. A friend referred me here, this friend had taken his truck to a few places to check the engine light and they all would charge $75 to $125 to just hook up the computer to it. One place hooked up the computer for free then told him he would have to leave it and without opening hood estimated about $1,500 to repair the error. My friend took it to Jim's on a referral, Jim opened the hood looked around found the engine oil cap was off, put it back on, cleared the fault which was the only issue and sent my friend on his way without a charge.. I took my project truck, a 1975 F250 which was running rough so I figured it needed new plugs and timing. I also needed a brake job, which another place wanted to charge me $950 but that was just looking at the truck from a distance without even checking it out. About 2 hours after I dropped it off, Jim called me to come pick it up. He said the brake drums were fine and then gave me an expert education in my truck and the parts it needed. It was a proportioning valve and a master cylinder but due to age I had to go search the parts myself, "he would not waste time looking for hard to find parts", instead told me once I find the parts bring back and he would take care of it. As far as the driving rough and tune up, Jim said my truck did not need anything but that the "genius" that worked on the truck last replaced the carburetor with not an original part but a newer carb that had an electronic choke but did not hook it up correctly so my truck was basically driving with the choke in carburetor engaged, not good. So Jim wired it and my truck was now running incredible! Jim refused to charge me for it, "he fixed that for him, so he did not have to suck up all the fumes from the truck running bad due to the genius that tried to fix it last". I Came back after spending $80 dollars on the parts which I found in the east coast and after replacing the parts and the brake lines Jim charged me $100.....For everything.... I know!!!!! Jim Told me what I needed to fix next and referred me to the muffler place next door to fix the muffler which is what "he" would do. Jim is awesome!! I love this guy! I got a new muffler which I had already gotten a quote somewhere else and those places wanted $800 to $1200, because my truck was so old. Place next door said because Jim sent me they charged me $450 for a new pipe and muffler! I am taking "Tom", that's my trucks name back to Jim to work in the power steering next week and will continue to take my truck and refer him to anyone that has car issues. read more

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Update - May 2025: Three years later, I'm still going only to Jim, and here's why. My car recently developed a difficult oil leak that most shops would have either missed or charged me repeatedly to guess their way through. Not Jim. He replaced the engine main seal, and when the leak continued, he voluntarily replaced the oil pan without charging me. Still not satisfied, he spent another full day and found the real issue: the original brand-new engine seal part was defective. He claimed the warranty and fixed it again at no extra cost. Jim did not stop until the problem was truly solved, and he stood by his work the entire time. He never pushed unnecessary repairs, never made excuses, and never charged more than the original quote. He treated my car like his own. That is rare. This was not about trial and error. It was about doing the job right, no matter how long it took. That kind of honesty, skill, and dedication is why I will not trust anyone else with my car. If you are looking for a mechanic who is honest, thorough, and genuinely cares, Jim is the one. I would not take my car anywhere else. read more

Life saver. My brakes were squeaking. I was expecting the worse, especially as a single woman. Replaced my front brakes in a few hours and at such a good price. I tried to give him more and he gave it right back. Jim's a straight shooter and I'll definitely be back with my future car woes. read more

Jim has worked on my Jeep quite a few times now, he's great! i am happy every time, very affordable and reliable. my entire family comes here, we have absolutely zero complaints. i have had my jeep serviced for almost everything under the sun, awesome every time! thanks! read more

Jim was such a pleasure he helped me fix what needed to be fix on my 2018 Chevy, I was in and out the shop very fast, I needed assistance with my battery and he got on the phone and got one over to me right away! I was recommended this shop by my boyfriend and I'm glad I got this recommendation because I would probably be overcharged elsewhere with bad service included. The shop is located right next door to the Muffler shop if you're having trouble following the directions on maps like I was just drive in by the muffler shop and his Shop McCloud's Auto repair will be on the left hand side. Hope you all get the same treatment I received ( read more

McCloud's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Modesto, California

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Last week May 12th I spoke with Jim on the phone about headlights, I told him that I had changed a fuse and still not working, he told me to bring my car by on Monday and he would look at it, we had a friendly conversation on the phone. I pulled up on Monday afternoon and he's working on a car, he noticed I was standing there he closed the car hood he was working with and kinda walked away, I asked him "do you want me to move into this spot" He said "yeah" He opens my hood and he starts belittling & berating me about the type of headlights I have in my car. I couldn't really see with the originals that came with my car so I put in LED headlights. He told me how stupid I was for having those in my car, and the only reason I put them in my car was to look cool. Absolutely not the reason! He then was telling me that the CHP will come after me and give me a nice ticket and I should take my car elsewhere to test the brightness if I think the originals aren't bright enough then I'm wrong. He closed my hood and sent me on my way. I didn't appreciate to be treated that way especially after he told me to stop by. The whole time he had this smirk on his face. read more

I'm a 25 year old woman and I get scared going to other mechanics because I've been overcharged before so my uncle recommended me McCloud's auto repair. Anytime I have a problem with my car I go to McCloud's and Jim has always done an excellent job! Other mechanics don't know to listen to the car! He listens and finds the problem right away because last time I went to another mechanic they just assumed I had fault spark plugs but that wasn't the case and Jim fixed my ac fast within an hour and didn't overcharge me like other mechanics! Pep Boys wanted to charge me $400 to fix my ac but I looked up reviews and I refused so I went to McCloud's instead! If you're looking for a reasonable and nice mechanic who gets the job done go here! :) read more

Always looking for a family fair mechanic that you can trust ? Look no further this is the place for you. I drive from stockton to ceres for this shop, fair, fast and trustworthy. What more can you ask for ? Thanks as always Jim See you next time! read more

Thank you for a job well done! I was satisfied with the overall service you provided on one of my vehicles. You guys rock!

Great place to have your vehicle serviced/repaired. McClouds found my problem within 15 minutes and had it fixed in no time. I will definitely use their services again. Thank you! D. read more

I had bought a used car didn't know what was wrong with it took it into him told him what it was doing do you know exactly what was wrong with it scheduled me within just a few days and had it fixed I'm very pleased and I will definitely recommend him to anybody thanks Jim read more

I had to get some work on my car. And he ( Jim) did a fantastic job at a great price. Drop it off with out an appointment and it was done in several hrs. And boy am I very impress on the job done A-1 in my book read more

Jim is AMAZING! I panicked and didn't know what was wrong with my car when the steering wheel was shaking. A friend of mine recommended McCloud Automotive and called Jim for me, he was kind to squeezed me into his busy day to examine my car. Jim fixed my car without charging me. You do not find many people like Jim nowadays and I am so very appreciative. Thanks to Jim for his kindness, generosity, and honesty he has gain a forever and loyal customer! Thank you again, Jim! read more

Jim was very helpful, informative, and took care of my car and made sure it was safe before my big roadtrip. I am relieved knowing my car is up and running for this journey ahead. Very helpful, thank you!! read more

THIS the only shop I trust with my cars, been going here for a few years it's nice because i don't have to worry about my car not getting done right! Thanks guys! read more

I'd been trying for months, called everywhere including the Ford dealerships trying to find someone to take on my huge 03 cargo campervan with even bigger (or so it seemed) issues. Jim (the owner) was absolutely the BEST. Took such insanely great care of me. What I expected to be a long expensive process was take care of in ONE visit for fractions of what I feared it was going to cost. He made sure to check in with me at every turn and explain exactly what was going on, broke down the price on labor and parts, and communicated the whole way through. An absolute life saver. 100% will come back for any future services I need. Thanks Jim! read more

Quick to help me every single time, Jim knows what he's doing, and he does his work in a timely manner. Excellent auto shop.

Just a great honest auto repair shop. These guys know their stuff and don't take advantage like some shops do. I'll never go to another mechanic. Good as gold in my book and the only shop I'd recommend to friends read more

I would recommend McCloud's repair to anyone without a doubt! Professional and reliable. The best customer service and my go to auto shop from now on! read more

Great service in a timely matter. Great customer service and I was definitely satisfied with all of their services. Definitely recommended to others. read more

Honest, reliable and fair. Quality work with quality parts. ALWAYS knows what's best for your vehicle, large and small.

I drive an older(2000) domestic pick up truck as a work vehicle. It's getting up there, mileage-wise and has given me a few problems over the last few years. McCloud's came highly recommended by a friend and they've exceeded my expectations every time I've used them. My "go to" mechanic for just about any problem. Honest, fast, friendly and very fair on the money end. Everyone I've sent their way has been quite satisfied. read more

I can't say enough nice things about Jim. He truly is the last honest and reliable mechanic. He is an hour and 20 minute drive for me and despite the drive, I wouldn't think twice about taking my car to him. He saved me over $1000 this week. He's thorough and extremely dependable. Even a half decent mechanic is hard to find. I feel very lucky to know the BEST mechanic and am beyond grateful for his kindness and honest work. read more

Honest - Reliable- dependable that's Jim. Thank u for great service. Sharon

What can I say about Jim beside he is a tell it how it is type mechanic. The most honest mechanic I have met and been referred to. Fast & Friendly service with upfront pricing. He also works with the other shops around him which are also great honest people. I will for sure be back for all my car issues. read more

Jim really is the last honest mechanic. I was so used to going in for a drip and being told I needed a new engine it's hard to trust anyone. I have never been able to refer anyone to a mechanic until now. Jim is honest and up front about the whole process. He's worked on our 68 Mustang to my families brand new vehicles. He's the most knowledgeable mechanic I know. read more

Amazing service provided by Jim. I'm very glad we found him when we did because my car needed repairs immediately. He went above and beyond for us. We were in and out in the same day and I was satisfied with the work he had done for us. Thank you Jim, should we need your services again , we look forward to visiting your shop. :) read more

The last of the honest mechanics. I went to McCloud's automotive today expecting to to pay a fortune to find a short in my electrical system and Jim the owner diagnosed it is less than a minute and the cost of the repair more than fair. Thanks for being a great mechanic Jim... read more

This is the worse place I have ever gone to have my car looked at. It was recommended to me by a friend of a friend . The owner shouldn't be in business. The moment I walked in the door I should of walked out. He said oh you are the one that called about the mustang and started to complain to me about another customer who hadn't showed up...then he just stuck out his open hand and said nothing , I wasn't sure what he was doing until he said your keys ..then after he looke d at the car which by the way I was there about my ac not working he came out and told me my car ran like shit exact words and I didnt need to tell him anything he could see what had been done to the car at that point I asked for my keys and told him he has the worse customer service and I will not be bringing my car back there. I would not recommend this place to anyone read more

Jim has taken care of a couple of my personal vehicles for me. Each time he got right to it, found the issue, and made the repairs. He is knowledgeable, professional and very reasonable. He also takes care of our fleet of work trucks. He is a very trusted and honest mechanic. I highly recommend him for any of your automotive needs. read more