Danny at Marina Tire & Auto is wonderful. While I have brought many vehicles here (tires, oil…read morechanges, small maintenance issues), my most recent visit is prompting this review. I had gotten an oil change at one of the quick-service places on the peninsula, and they had left out a gasket/seal that caused my oil to leak. Danny called me immediately and told me to take it back to the original mechanic, but I declined and instead entrusted my vehicle to Marina Tire & Auto. They had me in and out in under two hours, the same day, and I felt much more confident driving my vehicle. ALL the staff I've ever encountered are super friendly and straightforward. Stay away from those quick-service places and go with quality. :)

My experience was not a good one. A friend went to get an oil change, and they talked him into 4…read morenew tires, not an issue, as well as the oil change. Two weeks later the car starts making noise, checked and found no oil in the car. Where did the oil go, or did they forget to put oil in. Put oil in and drove the car back to them, they say oh now too much oil and diagnosed head gasket issue for thousands of dollars. I said tow the car to another shop and get second opinion. Lo and behold there was nothing wrong with the head gasket, spark plugs and a few other hoses and car runs fine!! Also, Marina Auto tried to sell him another car for $5000 and take his car as trade in. Just sounds very suspicious to me. You be the judge!!! 0 Star

C &A is the mechanic that I've been looking for ever since I moved to Monterey. Good service at a…read moregood price, and nothing fancy. The guys here know their stuff and are straight shooters in their diagnosis and recommendations.

Eh. They were not aware of my appointment, no waiting area, lots of cigarette smoke.read more

Did a good job with my older vehicles. Have a 2008 Land Rover and my wife has a 2005 Honda CR-V…read moreboth as getting older needed some repairs so several areas were worked on as like to keep my vehicles running as long as it makes sense before start getting nickeled and dimed on repairs and cost is not worth it. Sometimes parts take time or no longer are made or hard to find, but they were able to find and repair smoothly while communicating well. The prices they have are reasonable. It's not the dealership, but the quality to me was just as good if not better and not paying the dealership prices. Our vehicle runs smoothly now thanks to these guys troubleshooting. Would definitely recommend.

I met with the seller of my vehicle at Aaliyah's Auto Shop for a pre-inspection. During the…read moreinspection, the owner, Jesse, informed me that my vehicle had a "very small" water pump leak and that the coolant level was low. He stated that he topped off the coolant with fluid and showed my husband a picture; however, the picture he showed was only of the coolant, not of an actual water pump leak. At no point was I shown a picture or physical evidence of a leak itself. Due to the stress of the transaction and being surprised by this diagnosis--especially since I regularly maintain my vehicle every three months--I did not ask to personally see the alleged leak at that time. Jesse also stated that the vehicle needed new brake pads because they were due for replacement. A few days later, I contacted Jesse to request a photo of the water pump leak. He then informed me that he did not have any photo of a leak--only a photo of the coolant. He went on to say that the car was otherwise "perfect," drove great, and that the only issues were the need for new breaks and a new water pump. Because of these inconsistent statements, I took it upon myself to have the vehicle inspected at a Honda dealership while also completing an oil change. The certified Honda mechanics did not find any water pump or coolant leaks (please see attached video). Additionally, they confirmed that the brakes were at approximately 50% life remaining and did not require immediate replacement. Based on these findings, I am deeply concerned about the accuracy and integrity of the inspection performed at Aaliyah's Auto Shop. It appeared that unnecessary repairs were recommended without sufficient evidence. Jesse also emphasized that his shop was the cheapest in town and that he offers the best prices, which further raised concerns that the diagnosis may have been influenced by sales motives rather than factual mechanical issues. I believe this experience demonstrates a lack of transparency and reliability. I strongly encourage anyone seeking a pre-purchase inspection to consider using a trustworthy and reputable mechanic or dealership service center to avoid receiving misleading or inaccurate information.

Best place to get your vehicle smogged…read more Fast Friendly Cheapest service in the peninsula

Again, my experience at T&T was perfect…read more Work done efficiently and at a fair price.

Chico at Car Specialists is the guy to see if you've got questions or need help with your ride. He…read morewas recommended by some friends and is known around my community for his honest work and fair pricing. I have an old SUV that I love and try to do some work on from time to time. Recently, I decided to repair both window motors as neither would go up and down anymore. Now, I've done lil works here and there for her so... I ordered up the parts and planned to change the windows myself, too. Once the new assemblies arrived, however, I realized it was a bigger job than I wanted to take on. After musing over it for a month or two, I went to see Chico. He agreed to use the parts I'd ordered and fix her up for me. There would be no warranty because he couldn't guarantee the parts I'd ordered but, I was ok with that. Later that week, I dropped my car off and Ubered to work. By the time I was done, my baby was ready to pick up, complete with two working windows. I really appreciate the help!!! I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Chico at Car Specialists next time or recommend the shop. :-) Definitely see ya there!

Service requested was completed in a few hours.... My Honda's starter was working properly…read more... Chico gave me an estimate and I agreed.... I told him I would bring my car in the following week,.... I changed my mind the following day, so I called Chico and asked if he could slot me in asap.... He said yes, and he completed my starter replacement with in a few hours.... I highly recommend Chico, per his honesty, quality work and fast service..... I have found a new mechanic.... Hopefully he doesn't get too busy with my recommendations...

Outstanding Experience…read more I recently took my 2016 F-150 with 100,000 miles to Wayside Garage for its 100K service, and I could not be more impressed with the experience. From the very beginning, Jacob was fantastic. The night before I brought the truck in, he called, went over everything with me, had pricing ready, and made sure we were all on the same page. Once I dropped it off, they performed a thorough inspection, sent me the results, called me to discuss everything, and were completely upfront about the recommendations and costs. We were even able to negotiate the work that made the most sense for me. What really stood out was how they handled an oil leak I had noticed. After the initial repair, the leak unfortunately returned. I brought it back, and they found another issue, explained that it hadn't been something they could have reasonably identified during the original inspection, covered the labor, and sent me on my way. When the leak happened again, they ultimately determined it was a manufacturer-related issue. They took care of my truck, provided me with a loaner, worked through the warranty process, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. When I picked it up, Jacob even showed me the old part and explained what had happened, including the difficulty they had encountered with Ford no longer manufacturing the valve covers for my 5.0 Coyote for that model year. That's the kind of service you hope to find in a repair shop. Things happen, especially with a 100,000-mile vehicle, but what matters is how a shop handles those situations. Wayside was professional, honest, transparent, communicative, and genuinely helpful every step of the way. This truck means a lot to me. I plan on keeping it forever and eventually passing it down to my kids, so finding a shop I can trust with it is extremely important to me. I honestly could not recommend Wayside Garage more. And if you need someone to take care of your vehicle, ask for Jacob. He was awesome from start to finish.

Called... I said hey can you give me a rough estimate on a tranny for 2012 GMC?…read more Response: no you gotta bring it in, so we can make sure it's the tranny. Me: but I know it's the tranny and I want it replaced, can you just tell me a rough estimate? Response: no, we really want to make sure before we give out and estimate. Mother and law brings in her car, charge her $800+ to "make sure " it's the transmission. Guess what? It was the transmission. $16k!!! For a 2012 transmission out the door. Nope! This is Thievery to me...

I went here for a full transmission service and coolant flush. They scheduled me the next week and…read moreI dropped it off in the morning and picked it up in the evening. They alerted me to things I should do very soon, ie. an oil change and tire nail fix. Luckily I knew about those things and already had an appointment at a tire store the next day, but it's nice to know they do a general quick inspection to make sure things are good. When I got back for the pickup the mechanic was test driving the vehicle, also a sign of a good mechanic shop. The bill was exactly what I was quoted and I was happy with the price. I feel like it was a good value for getting done what I could not do myself. I think some of us, like myself, have a mechanic friend, but I chose to go here because I wanted it done right and I trust they do it right. The car i took in for service was a family van and we need it to work right and to be reliable. I don't know if everyone feels like I do that these days you always have to fight to get things done right or be prepared for something wrong or to cost extra or whatever but this was simple. Tell them what I need done, drop it off, pay for it and pick it up. I was pleasantly surprised there were no hickups.

THEY CHARGED ME $258.00 FOR A OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION ON A 20204 HONDA ODESSY. HIGHWAY…read moreROBBERY.. My fault for not getting a quote... the owner gave me $50.00 back and said sorry for the misunderstanding.. LOL... they can't seem to be able to compete with a dealer, oil prices are up... blah blah blah.

Barry is the tops. What was initially thought to be an expensive repair from another shop turned…read moreinto something reasonable in Barry's capable hands. We will go to him for all of our major auto work from now on...

I recommend Barry Hartzel enthusiastically. He has deep integrity, I trust him fundamentally. And…read morethe quality of work at his shop appears to be excellent. And he's a really nice guy to boot. It's such a pleasure to work with Barry, all the more so since it's such a contrast with many other car mechanics, especially at dealership service departments.

Used this shop based on its military connection and access to Fort Ord. They are absolutely a great…read moreshop and mechanics. I had a lot that needed to be worked on after the alternator went bad and killed a lot of other stuff. The price of the parts and labor was more than fair. I'd say it's the best you're going to find anywhere in this area or state. They also didn't try to make up work. Just an old school feel to an all around mechanic shop that actually cares about the community.

Received just an oil change for my car. They were really nice and efficient. No issues. Will be…read morecoming back

Quick, effective, loyal, and affordable!…read more I have been here a few times and have told many friends about the value this company brings

I had an incredibly frustrating experience at this shop and will not be returning. I highly…read morerecommend looking elsewhere if you value your time or expect basic professional courtesy. I had appointment. When I arrived, the first staff member flatly told me they couldn't do it. Conflicting Information: A second worker stepped in and told me to park in a specific spot, promising I would be the "next car." Instead, I sat there and watched them take multiple other vehicles ahead of me. When I politely asked for an update, the first employee explained that other cars take more time. I said ok. then the other person who said was the boss started an argument with me, condescendingly saying, "You're in a hurry!" as if expecting them to honor my appointment and their own word was unreasonable. The level of communication here is non-existent, and the staff's attitude is combative. If you don't want to waste your afternoon being lied to and then insulted for noticing, go somewhere else. A smog check takes 15 minutes; there's no reason for it to come with this much drama.