I came here based on a few family recommendations. I was a little adamant only because I'm very picky with my car. I currently own a VW that has almost 180k miles on it. My transmission had started slipping in 4th and 5th gear, which made it extremely difficult to drive in automatic, so in the intern I drove my car in the manual option. It worked for a while but at times I would slip gears on the freeway and it became unresponsive when trying to shift gears to catch again. Long story short, I came here based on family recommendation, dealer wanted 10k to put a new transmission in. AAMCO wanted to charge 6k. I was quoted 2.8k for the transmission work to be done. My vacuum pump had been leaking for years so I asked about that. Dealer wanted to charge 2k and Jose charged me only 500. Not bad at all! I took a gamble and let his team do the work... I usually do my own work but obviously I can't do a transmission... unless I have the right equipment. Now my car runs phenomenal! I didn't realize how worn out my transmission was. Granted this "new" transmission is used, it was certified and warrantied so it was rebuilt. Sounds new to me! Car runs amazing and my brakes are more responsive after the vacuum pump change. He is very reasonable and very humble. He has a great team of mechanics who do an excellent job at what they have a talent in. They are ASE certified too if anyone wants to know. I appreciate the work done and will be back if I have any major work I can't do myself. I couldn't be more pleased. He is very reasonable read more

This is a great shop to take your car too. They take care of your needs! Figured out the situation with my infinity while other shops told me higher prices and couldn't diagnose the issue with my electrical issues. Thank you. read more

Great service and very kind staff! They were able to help me with a minor repair within the same day!

Great company and the owner treated me like family right away - super down to earth and honest people. I came here last week because my car was overheating and the A/C stopped working, turns out my radiator needed to be replaced. The owner told me I could come in the same day I called (monday) and called me that afternoon - about 2-3 hours later - with the issue and honest pricing upfront. I was able to pick up my car the next day and everything was fixed! He even showed me photos and videos of the process and that was something no other mechanic has ever done for me. He told me some other small issues I needed fixing (like my light was out) and wasn't pressuring about it at all. The owner made me feel very comfortable and I feel like I can trust him with any needs. read more

=BUYER BEWARE= I feel like I got totally scammed. I have a 2015 Kia Optima with 76,000 miles. I did the oil changes every 4,000 miles using synthetic oil. I brought my vehicle in to get a simple coolant flush done and nothing else. They returned my vehicle with a flashing check engine light on (severe damages when flashing) and were stating that the check engine light was already on when I brought it in -- which it was not. I tried to turn on my car this morning and I come to find out that my motor is now seized and will require a engine replacement which will cost thousands and the business owner refuses to do anything about it. I brought my truck in this past year as well for a wheel bearing replacement, that is also now damaged as well as it is making severe sounds every time I drive. read more

Morales Auto Care - Broken Kia Optima - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love Jose at Morales Auto Care. He is honest, not try to upsale you on things you don't need. Does good work and reliable!

Don't go here. Expect the owner, Jose, to come up with a problem that'll cost a ton to fix. Came in for a simple oil change. Then my car started leaking right away. Came back to have him fix it, and he hands me a $700 estimate! He then claimed to have changed the seal on the oil cap, which he didn't. He said he didn't have to drain the oil to replace the seal because he plugged the hole with his finger... all while changing the ring and not getting oil everywhere? BS read more

I had repairs done there 19 months ago to change my gaskets on my truck along with a list of other things. My oil pan gasket is now leaking and they refuse to fix it. They told me 1 year or 12,000 miles. If this was done right I should not have to have it replaced after 19 months!!!. The estimate they gave me we called auto zone and they were over changing me for all the gaskets when they have a combo pack for 40.00. They had it itemized for each on over $200.00. Just beware. read more

Morales Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Prices: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Got my car towed to Morales Auto Care because my car wasn't starting. Turns out I had a radiator leak amongst other engine issues (i.e. ignition coil). Morales Autocare charges very reasonable prices for their services. They also take the time to walk customers through exactly what's going on with the vehicle in an easy to understand way. It's been about ~1 month since my car has been to Morales Auto Care and my car is running perfectly - definitely will be returning back to this place in the future, thanks folks!! read more

Called for a quote to replace the vent door controller for the heater on a Buick Encore. I was quoted $1000.00 - $1500.00. Got it done at Big O for $435.00. Nothing worse than price gouging! read more

Morales auto care was first referred to me from a friend that had a similar issue with her Mercedes Benz. I called him gave him and idea of the problem and he knew exactly what the issue was and how to fix it, now I go to him with all my auto care needs he takes his time is upfront with pricing and doesn't compromise on replacement parts. I would 100% recommend read more

I've used Yelp for years and this is my very first review. Jose was an absolute pleasure to work with. From a previous diagnosis, I went in thinking I needed a new starter. Jose checked to see what the problem was with my starter. He was so honest and kind in taking his time to explain to me that my starter seemed absolutely fine and that my problem may be something else. He didn't want me to spend my money on a procedure I didn't need. Jose was very genuine in wanting the best for me and my car. I really appreciate Jose's honesty and not just taking his customer's money when he can. I highly suggest this auto shop for others, especially for those who know nothing about cars like me. Thanks Jose! read more

Great shop, was having misfires on my vehicle after another shop changed the timing belt. Jose was able to diagnose the issue to blown valves and rebuilt my engine in a timely manner. Would recommend this shop if you are having trouble finding a good mechanic read more

Great place! Nice, honest mechanics. Came here to get a car inspection on a car I was looking to buy. I greatly appreciate Mr. morales checking everything for me. 5 stars definitely recommend !!!! read more

This place use to be honest and reputable, oh how time changes people. Jose Morales use to be an honest, fair mechanic but now when he profiles you as a person that doesn't know anything concerning car repairs he'll inflate the prices on simple repairs such as charging $480 to install a $19 thermostat while insulting your intelligence by explaining how coolant controls the flow of gasoline to your engine when infact the thermostat was never an issue, then have the gall to charge you $95 for an diagnostic that's also fabricated with fake unessesary codes just to say they worked on your vehicle. My thing is this, if you don't want to do the work, don't try to make a quick buck off of your customers because of being lazy of the task at hand. Beware of this place and if your engine check light is on MAKE SURE JOSE DOESN'T CLEAR IT WITH THE SCANNER CLAIMING HE FIXED YOUR CAR. I appreciate you giving my money back, but the next time you want to try to fuc someone, use some grease. read more

This automotive repair shop well taking care my car for 2003 BMW X5. I would recommend this to my friends and relatives for being responsive, reliable and trusted for the services they provided. read more

I took my son's truck for what I thought was major transmission work. They ran their diagnostic and found that the issue was caused by a malfunctioning sensor. It was a much faster and cheaper solution than I anticipated. Definitely coming back here when I need to. read more

Came in and got an oil change. Never been a customer here but they changed my oil as I pulled up. Took about 30 minuets, they even put air in my tires. Really friendly and fast, definitely coming back here. Joe and Jose were very nice and efficient. read more

Morales Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

I just found my new mechanic/auto shop. Joe is really good at explaining what's going on with the vehicle, explores all options, and will explain how you can fix common and simple issues yourself if you wish to save a little money. They do not charge for every single thing like how most businesses are now days. I brought in my truck, a few guys looked at my truck, did a few basic things to get me back on the road and didn't charge me. I tried to give them some money but he Joe simply stated "no charge, you are my neighbor!" Wow that's awesome, old school ownership, they have me as a customer for life. Very trustworthy! read more

Awesome service. Friendly, honest group of people and straight to the point. What more can you ask for?

So glad I got referred here! These guys are awesome. Had my A/C fixed after spending $$$ at another shop just for it to still not work. These dudes helped me and I'm beyond appreciative. Will gladly spend my money on a local shop that actually delivers. read more

Went in for an oil change and got attended right away. No wait. Was done quickly and for a fair price. Will definitely be back for my next oil change and brake service and all other maintenance. read more

I can not tell you how happy I am with Mr. Morales and his team, These guys are simply awesome! Not only was Mr. Morales able to fix my truck and give me the option of repairing vs. replacing a part the dealer told me could not be repaired. He beat their price by half. From the Clark family We wish you nothing but the best Mr. Morales, Keep doing what you are doing. read more

This place is great! I had to have my truck towed in after hours and Jose was amazing! He assured me it would be looked at as soon as they opened the following morning. My husband and I were totally convinced it was something major but it wasn't and Jose not only was honest about the repair but he actually filmed the inspection so we could see the problem ourselves. It's so hard these days to find honest and decently priced automotive repair places but this is one of them. I would definitely go again here again and have already referred a friend there for her car. read more

Scam me w brake discs Said Will replace discs and only machined them ... Very dangerous business !!! read more

Super honest & helpful. Was looking for nearby tune-up shops since the other ones were too busy or closed down, so good thing I found this place. They were quick & efficient (took no more than 45 minutes to do an oil change). They know what they're talking about and weren't out to just get my money. I highly recommend it for anybody in the area to give them a try read more

Great customer service and great prices. Very fast and very friendly. The free inspection as well as their guarantees are priceless. The mini cabana in front of the shop is shaded, making it a great place to read a book or enjoy the scenery while getting your car repaired. Overall, a great place to take your car. read more

They are honest which seems to be a hard to find quality in this industry. They are also very good at recognizing return customers from first point of contact. So far I've had them do 100k tuneup and computer modification (due to factory recall) on my 09' Honda Accord. Highly recommended. read more

Very helpful and good service, fixed problems in a very timely manner. I'm more than happy to give my business to people who are willing to explain exactly what and why they did what they did. Shows the passion of their work and their willingness to help and educate others, will be back again read more

I can't tell you enough what great guys they are here at Morales Auto. I took my car in because the brakes needed work in addition to some other things. It seems I may have neglected my car a bit. These guys took a look at my car and gave me an honest estimation of the scope of work and even told me that I shouldn't bother with the more expensive fixes because of the shape of the car. They did what they could to keep my little car working for Me until I could get another while not gouging me for every last dime. Now that I have a new car, I'll take it here consistently to make sure it's taken care of properly. They're the best! read more

Morales Auto Care, thank you so much for my light fix. I came in for a light fix on my Volkswagen Beetle 2008, and even brought my own light to get it fix, but to find out that it was the wrong light that I bought and they were generous enough to get the correct light fixed for me and fix the bulb light that I bought , since it was going to die out soon anyways. The service was awesome. Definitely recommend. Again thank you Morales Auto Care! read more

Everyone at Morales Autocare is friendly and easy to approach. Jose was honest and friendly when I first approached him about bringing in my truck for repairs. I wasn't sure what was wrong with it but was almost certain it was the fuel pump. Upon inspection it turned out to be a much more simple fix and I ended up not having to pay as much as I had planned. Which is always a good day in my book. Joe kept me informed of the progress on my truck, and was very friendly when I called to check in. Turn around time is great. All repairs took less than a day. I would definitely recommend this place, and will be bringing my truck back if I have any more problems with it in the future. read more

DO NOT COME HERE . They are fraud !!! Took my car there for brake change and fix a noise under my tire . Other than that my car ran perfectly. When they quoted me $1300 just for those simple fixes I said no. And was still going to pay the $90 for the diagnostic. When picking up my car it was way messed up than before ! The motor was loose and the engine was shaking! And it was NOT doing any of that before I dropped off, it couldn't even be driven anymore at that point which was crazy because I was able to drive it there but not back ??They refused to fix it and lied. They are scammers! They wanted me to think there was so much other stuff wrong so that I would have no choice but to pay the 1300 ! Once they seen we weren't falling for their trucks they decided to fix the motor back ! Smh . read more

I rarely post reviews on yelp. Have to for this one. This is small auto shop on the corner of Indiana and Northgate. Jose is great! Very approachable and his rates are super reasonable. I had a water leak from my radiator that was fixed in a couple of hours. He even fixed my battery that wasnt stable, free of charge. This is a business man who cares for his customers and want them back. Im definitely coming back. read more

First off, Joe & team were very helpful. My parents had trouble passing smog on their car. Thanks to other reviews, I convinced my parents to bring the car in for a diagnostic & quote here. They originally went down the street to another mechanic shop & after reading some of those reviews, I didn't feel comfortable with the quote & diagnostic my parents were given. Joe & team went above & beyond to help give us the best options possible. His prices were more than fair. He genuinely tried to give us the best options & the most fair price. (Definitely so because it was a huge price difference compared to the other place my parents took it to.) They are all very knowledgeable & at all times. They kept myself & my parents in the loop about our options & possible outcomes. There's a reason this business has great reviews. If you're looking for an honest mechanic, I definitely recommend you bringing your car here. Thank you guys so much. And my parents car passed smog after they worked on it. read more

With really good reviews on Yelp, I stopped in to see if someone could diagnose the noises my car was making. The owner himself helped me out, quickly pinpointed the issue, and recommended a plan of attack to keep my old beater going as long as possible. The staff were friendly, but honest in explaining the the situation, my options, and alternatives. They answered all my questions, and even made me laugh in light of the disappointing news about my car. read more

Joe is very friendly and honest. The mechanics are good. Great work Thanks Morales Auto Care. read more

Came here to get my battery in my vw Jetta replaced and received amazing service. Joe was extremely helpful and took the time to answer my questions and explain everything to me. He even talked to my fiancée on the phone to explain everything to him as well. I would highly recommend them! read more

Great service this is my second time coming her for my card needs and I appreciate the communication there honest and very reliable I also love the fact that they show you and sometimes record the work they have done on your car read more

I want to send out a huge thank you to the entire staff at Morales Auto Care. My son was in Sacramento visiting a friend when he realized he had a rear main seal leak on his 1991 Jeep Wrangler. Being very mechanical and having done this on his previous Jeep he started the work on Sunday and quickly realized he could not get the oil pan off. I live in Socal and based on great Yelp and Google reviews I called Morales Auto Care to leave a message and hope they would call me back right away Monday morning as my son had to be at work Tuesday morning. To my surprise the owner answered the phone (they were closed) and told me to have my son get it in first thing the next morning. We got it in and they were gracious enough to use the Napa parts that my son purchased saving him some money. By 11:30 they were finished and had already test driven the Jeep. Morales Auto Care was professional and fair and helped to prevent a guaranteed disastrous situation. Thank you for taking care of my son and not taking advantage of the situation. I highly recommend Morales Auto Care for any automotive repair needs. read more