We were pretty new to town and needed car repairs. We went to a few shops and really got the run around. We were about to give up and tried one more shop. Danny was great! Very honest and reasonably priced! He didn't BS us in possible outcomes he was upfront and knowledgeable. He repaired our vehicle very fast and less than we thought no extra repairs shoved down our throats and he was very honest about how the repairs may hold up! No overpromises at all! We will definitely return for repairs in the future and recommend to anyone that needs auto repairs! Thanks again Danny! read more

Great customer service and great conversation! Performance Automotive #1 has been around for a long time and second to none.

Finding this shop was like a breath of fresh air! Danny & crew cleared a brake problem left by careless work at a local Toyota dealer's shop. read more

Danny is knowledgeable and provides support throughout the whole process. I greatly appreciate what his shop has gone through to help us throughout this stressful situation. I highly recommend Performance Automotive for your ignition interlock needs. read more

I was looking for a place to change the oil on my car and this place looked like they worked on higher end cars and would know how to change the oil in my car properly. They were expensive but thought I would splurge on them this time. Well a few months go by and I needed to change my oil again and I went to another shop that was much cheaper. I watched as they worked on my car and watched as the mechanic came to show me my oil plug. It seems that performance tightened the plug so much it "mushroomed" the washer on to the plug he had to cut the washer to get it off. He did torque the plug to the correct specs, and off I went. I was going to go to performance to get more work done to my car but if they don't even care how they to do a simple oil change, I will not be back. You have to really tighten it down the drain plug to squish a washer on the plug so it would not come off. read more

My go to mechanic for years always does a awesome job ... great prices... Danny's a Honest guy

We took a GMC Yukon Denali in because the AC was blowing hot on the drivers side and cold on the passenger side. After doing a "diagnosis" they told us that the compressor was bad, the condenser was bad, the clutch fan was bad and the radiator was bad (hmmmm...how was it blowing cold air?!). So they replaced all of those "bad" parts, charged us $2,200 and said it was good to go......until the next morning when it started doing THE SAME THING! When we called to tell them, the owner said, "I can't believe that's true." So we took it to a reputable repair shop to find out it was the actuator (EXACTLY what "Google" says it is when you search those issues)! Fixed in a short time for a FRACTION of the cost. This guy is a crook - go somewhere else!!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Always honest and reasonable. Danny is very good at keeping in touch and really knows his stuff. read more

Took my GMC truck in for a new transmission. Was quoted $4,000 in the beginning and told the truck would be ready within a week. (We dropped it off on a Thursday.) Two days before the week was up, the owner called and said that the transmission was supposed to be there on Wednesday and we could probably get the truck on Thursday or Friday. We called on Friday, and he said the truck wasn't done, but he would stay open until 7 or 8 at night to work on it. We said never mind, we'd get it on Monday. (They were not going to be open on Saturday.) On Monday morning the truck was not ready. At around 10 he called and said that now he discovered the transmission needed to be calibrated. Grand total out the door when we went to pick up the truck--$5313.66!! Don't go here unless you want to deal with a dishonest person. We were never told about the calibration cost of about $250 (he said they don't all have to be calibrated, BUT WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD OF THE POSSIBILITY). He said he forgot to quote sales tax.....on and on, but never taking responsibility for anything. read more

I was in need of a mechanic about 3 years ago. I've always been nervous about going to a new mechanic. I took a chance and I was not disappointed. I have been going ever since for any type of service needed. They provide excellent customer service. I feel like they actually care & get to know you. I feel like I am treated with honesty and respect. Great mechanics who are reasonably priced. I highly recommend Performance Automotive. read more

This place is in no way a performance shop. Tried getting a quote over the phone but he wanted to see the vehicle, which is understandable. He never gave me a quote and after his mechanic messing with a few things over a a couple days and really doing nothing I was charged $1000 or he was going to keep my vehicle. Danny seems to be nice but this is just another one of his failed business's. Should of known when I walked in and seen a bunch of old karate equipment he use to sell. They may do basic repairs but this is in no way a mechanic shop. read more

Very honest, down to earth people who don't try to work you over for your hard earned Money. I'm glad I found these guys! If your looking for a mechanic that still has principles and standards, then this is the place for you. Great people with a heart of gold! read more

I finally found a honest, reliable, affordable mechanic shop, the communication is excellent, I cannot say enough about this shop, good honest mechanics are hard to find, I highly recommend them! read more

Danny is your man! I go there to fix my AC leak last March 2018. they replce condenser and recharge freon plus labor i got total of 575$. Since I walked in I waited 6hrs but its worth for the fix. up today my AC works well. read more

Wow I love this place. Danny the owner/operator was so friendly, helpful & honest. It was very refreshing to have a man in an auto shop treat me with respect and not like a woman who knows nothing about cars. I found out they have been in business about 25 years. Also under the same roof Danny also owns the MMA store Stylzmma which is the largest fight shop in Bakersfield. It's a huge store that carries MMA & other martial arts gear & apparel. read more

I come on Yelp to tell people about my experiences and my bad dealings with a very popular smog place is almost legendary, one of you recommended I go to 'Danny' at Performance Automotive 1, and my life is so much better this is no exaggeration whatsoever. I am so glad I know the guys at Performance. After being 'taken' by money making techniques that I became aware of by those other guys it is so refreshing to work with people who have integrity. I mean it, I don't mind paying to have my car repaired the right way I just don't want to be conned! Not only is my car in the best shape ever, it didn't actually need everything the other guys were trying to sell me. I saved around a thousand dollars. I love these guys. Thank you Danny and Able for being good at what you do and being honest and helping me out. This review is for you, I am a customer for life. read more

I believe Performance Automotive is the best automotive shop in Bakersfield. I was referred to Performance Automotive by a friend who has been going to them for over 20 years, he highly recommended them. I have been using Performance for about two years now and they have always exceeded my expectations. My friend referred me to this shop a couple of years ago when I was in a bad bind. My vehicle blew a head gasket and I could not find a shop that would do the job in less than two weeks. I relied on my vehicle for work and I could not go without a vehicle for two weeks. I called Performance and they agreed to take on the head gasket job with a promise to complete the job as soon as possible. They worked late and had my car back to me in two days and they charged me 30 percent less than the other shops I had called. They have always given me fair prices and all my repairs have been performed to my satisfaction. If you need a auto repair shop, you can't go wrong with this shop! read more