This review is long overdue. So my long-time trustworthy mechanic in the Bay Area informed me of his plan to retire in the immediate future. I trust him so much when it comes to my car that I travel all the way there even for my smog check. Anyway, he suggested I start looking for someone I'll feel comfortable with, preferably someone local, so I don't have to drive far. After going through Yelp's reviews (on local mechanics), I decided to visit Rick's Auto Repair. By the way, one other reason I chose the latter is because, even with his shop's already excellent reviews, the "unposted" ones are also as good... check them out. So I decided to visit his shop and kinda interviewed the owner. His name is Tony (he bought his shop from Rick, the original owner, and decided to leave the name of the business as is). Since then "uncle" Tony ;-() lol has done a number of work on my baby (a 2001 Camaro Z28), which we've owned for twenty-one (21) years now. I had a new radiator, water pump, hoses installed, fuel filter/oil change, greased my anti-sway bars, transmission service etc. I will be upgrading my brakes soon with the EBC brake system and you guessed it, uncle Tony is going to do it. Tony and his staff are truly easy-going people, easy to talk with, a good attitude is imperative. Another indicator of a good mechanic is when you ask them to check or replace something and they check it and inform you that you don't need it or you still have a lot of miles left for whatever it is. I told him I was planning on upgrading my suspension system to lower my car. His response, "Why? Your car has a nice stance and rides nicely, why waste your money?"... honesty is the best policy. Anyway, the aforementioned is just my opinion, you form your own. But if you're having something done on your vehicle, whether major or minor work, but unsure of what to do and need a second opinion, you might want to try and consult with Tony at Rick's Auto Repair. Finding a good and trusted mechanic is like trying to find a good doctor you'll entrust your health with... long term. read more

Honest, Professional, Trustworthy. I highly recommend Rick's! Not so great was that I had to call 3 times because their voicemail box was full. I finally got through on the third try. read more

They are very good mechanics and straight forward with you on what they can do to repair your car. Very professional and knowledgeable about what they do! Tony & Bruce are the guy you should seek if you got car problems! read more

They didn't really diagnose anything and i just don't like they aren't thorough and specific about the diagnosis. Felt they just took my money. read more

This shop is the best in town! My mom's car broke down and was stalling multiple times. She doesn't know much about cars and had to take it into the shop. Bruce was very helpful on fixing the car they are honest and have integrity. We had to take it back to the shop multiple times because the car had so many issues with high mileage. Bruce took it in and helped my mom. Now the car drives amazing! Thank you Rick's Auto Repair and all the staff that made it happen. I will definitely be sending more people your way. read more

I'm new to the area and searched on Yelp for a reliable mechanic and landed on Rick's Auto Repair. I called to schedule an appointment and they told me there's nothing nearby to past the time so they put in me a slot that would be easiest for them to get the job done quickly. I was in and out in under an hour. They are honest, friendly and gave me a reasonable price. I'll be returning to Rick's Auto Repair to get my car serviced and will tell all my friends about them! read more

Tony and Bruce provide outstanding service. I have two cars serviced regularly. The work is consistently done to proper factory specifications. read more

Because my car was old . They treated terrible. Ther was inside part (pedal to open hood was ripped off& left in a place wher dirt & leaves came inside. Shows no respect read more

A+ service and repairs. Came in for brakes and top off fluids, price was great and service was beyond excellent. Thanks again!

Great Service and team! I had a pleasant experience with them recently when I went for a last minute oil change. They got my car done at a reasonable amount of time, and were super informal about any other issues. I highly recommend them! read more

I'm late on posting a review but they did a great job contacting me with what they discovered during the rotor/brake installation process, I will be recommending them to others and having my truck serviced with them, not to mention the estimate was reasonable. read more

Only place I would go in Evanston, quality work great prices! I no longer live there Rick's Auto Repair is the place to go!

Awesome place, very honest & personable along with great work, I'll be bringing every car here!

Rick's is my go-to for auto repairs: oil changes, a/c maintenance, etc. The team is excellent. They don't talk to me like I'm an idiot. They give straightforward answers to all my questions. They are honest and great people in the Stockton community. Support local businesses. read more

Tony is the best mechanic in Stockton hands down!! Been taking cars to him for over 20 years never had a issue and the service is great very professional read more

Not only is the service great and the customer service amazing, they're also very reasonable. Everyone is always so friendly and I simply love how honest they are. These days you don't find too many places that you just feel like you can trust. This is the only place I'd want to bring my car into for service. Totally recommend! read more

Had my truck worked on. Bruce did a great job and was a very nice man. This was the first time using Rick's auto repair. I would definitely use them again. They seem real honest and good people. read more

The best shop in the area. My husband has been here several times now. They are diligent and listen to customer car problem. Work is satisfactory and professionally done. Had been looking for mechanics that stand by their work with quality and pride. Thank you guys. read more

Hands down the most honest professionals you will ever deal with in the auto repair business. Numerous members of our family and friends rely on Rick and his team for servicing our vehicles. From simple to complex repairs and maintenance service. Most recently we had to make an emergency trip out to LA, called and spoke to Rick and explained our emergency and that we needed peace of mind that our vehicle was serviced for the trip. Rick got us in within 15 minutes of our call and has us on the road soon after. Their business does not do or suggest unnecessary repairs and are absolutely affordable. read more

Issue: Mazda CX-7 2009 120k - Engine code: P0301 Cyl 1 Misfire. I have fixed this issue before by replacing the ignition coils and spark plugs, however this year i was not able to solve this problem. Engine runs fine though. So after seeing the yelp reviews, i decided to stop by Rick's Auto Repair and consult my issue with them. I spoke with Tony (the owner) who despite being busy back in the shop, took his time to listen to my problem and suggested to try first a fuel additive called Chevron Techron that cleans the fuel system and fuel injectors. I did follow his recommendation, and $ 12 later, the Engine warning light has not come back on. Awesome. Next time when i need a regular maintenance service, i wont hesitate to bring my car to Tony. A true kind an honest chap. ! read more

I paid $700 to a mobile mechanic named Gino (drives a station wagon with many tools) whom had worked on my truck a few times before. My truck was leaking oil so Gino said I needed to replace my rear main gasket seal. I paid him $700 to replace it, but notice a few days later it was still leaking oil. I decided to bring it to Ricks for a second opinion. They checked it fast and the diagnostic price was inexpensive. He said that my rear main seal was leaking and there was no worked done- Ricks does not offer this service of replacing the rear main seal- but referred me to a reputable mechanic . I confronted Gino whom called Ricks liars and wanted me and him to go an confront them. Gino disappeared and stopped answering his phone. I appreciate Ricks honesty and are very reputable mechanics. read more

Bruce was so friendly and he was informative! They gave me a fair price and I made an appointment and showed up and he asked all the questions I needed answered and was able to get my car done before they closed. Will be coming here again. read more

Took my car to Rick's Auto Repair for the first time getting a brake pad, rotor, brake master cylinder, and both rear wheel cylinders, and drum resurfacing done. They didn't disappoint me at all. Their service was excellent. Their price are in definitely within reasonable. Both Hands down, best in town. Definitely recommend Rick's Auto Repair. read more

Rick's was able to squeeze me in last minute for an oil change at a fair price. Service was friendly both dropping off and picking up. When I got in my car I noticed they also vacuumed the interior for me. Nice touch. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. read more

I found this place when I bought my car because the lady I bought from was a relative of Rick. Since then all cars in our household go to Rick's. They are honest and do good work for a decent price. Very friendly staff as well. read more

I started bringing one of our vehicle here a few years ago. Now I take all of our vehicles here and so are a few of our neighbors. They are honest, reasonably priced, and very transparent. And yes, I always have a positive and uplifting chat with Tony and Bruce every time I come here read more

We have been going to Rick's for years, with a few different vehicles that needed service. Tony and his staff are always professional and honest, and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

Rick's did a good job. Great diagnosis. Fixed my power steering quickly. Found problems with my brakes and checked in with me. This place will be a regular spot for me. I've had to pay $100 to get diagnosed at Salida. Here I paid $40 and got a better diagnosis. Salida told me nothing was wrong that they could find... And I walked out of that shop with car troubles that worsened over time. I don't even think they looked at my car. My brakes were bad. My power steering was squealing and my AC was tapping... But nothing was wrong for my $100 diagnosis.. this spot actually does their job. Found my new mechanic! read more

I want to commend this shop for it honestly. My daughter brought in her car for a repair that the dealership quoted a very high amount. They reviewed the work order for what work was needed at the dealer service department for the car. They seen that their shop was not equip to handle the required work. They redirected us to other Auto Shops that could do the work. Although they did not get the opportunity to fix the car, they were honest to say they could not fix it and redirected us to other auto shops. Thank you Rick's Auto Repair. read more

I was on a road trip and had something malfunction with my car - I urgently needed repair and went to Rick's. Bruce was terrific, he fixed my car right away which helped me get to my destination safely. Very kind, great service, and affordable. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Always been a great experience with them. I feel they are honest & fair with their prices! Been going to them for a few years now.

Tony was able to fix the squeaking in my tire. He is honest and reasonably priced. We will definitely have all our car maintenance done at Rick's Auto Repair. read more

I had an oil leak that was from a leaky valve cover gasket and had no idea of what shop to take it to. I've gone to a couple of shops in town before for other issues but was not happy with their service. I started off by googling local shops in town and came upon Rick's Auto Repair. I was redirected to Yelp and noticed the 5 stars given with nothing but great reviews. I read through a few of those and was convinced that I was gonna give them my business and it also didn't hurt that they were only a couple of mins away. I called right before closing and spoke with Tony about my car issues. Tony was very pleasant to speak with and broke down the costs of the quote he gave. He asked for me to bring my car in the next day. I arrived early the following morning and was greeted by a friendly gentleman by the name of Bruce. I informed Bruce of the conversation I had the prior day with Tony. He located the quote on the computer and said he would give me a call once the repair was complete. Bruce called a few hours later and now I have a car that no longer leaks oil. It's so difficult to find a decent and honest shop nowadays. Thanks to yelp for the great reviews and the recommendation. I'm extremely satisfied with the overall service I received and will definitely return for any future auto repair needs. read more

Tony is great!! I took my car in and he knew what it was right away and was able to repair it the same day! I highly recommend Rick's Auto Repair! Great place , honest and reliable!!! read more

Normally I don't leave reviews on Yelp but for Rick's I am impressed. Car was overheating on Sat we called Rick's and spoke with Bruce. He gave us some excellent advice to prevent any further damage. Come Monday morning dropped the car off and was given the breakdown of costs. During the day I was informed throughout the whole process by Bruce. Cracked radiator, blown gasket and thermostat. Had my car back before they closed!! Amazing service they truly go above and beyond for their customers. I have found my new auto shop! Keep up the great work! read more

I've had my 08 CRV in for service twice. Both times Tony and Bruce have been very professional and explained the issues throughly. Their prices for services are very reasonable. The best part is that I felt more comfortable dealing with them than any dealership repair shop. I will recommend them to my friends and family members without reservations. Keep up the good work gentlemen!! read more

These 5 stars are for the great service & friendly staff! Every time our cars need fixing, they are always willing to take a look at it. Thank you Tony & staff for always having our cars back on the road in a timely manner. read more

Took our '14 Accord to Rick's Auto for a 100k service. Got an estimate from the dealer, which is where we usually get all our services done, but 100k is pretty expensive. Rick's came highly recommended from friends and they didn't disappoint. Not only did they beat the dealer price, but they actually beat their own estimate by a couple hundred dollars. There were a couple of things they said didn't need replacing, so it was removed from the bill. Very nice, very professional, and very trustworthy guys. Those are things that aren't always easy to find in an auto mechanic. read more

Thank you Tony and crew for always fixing my 2004 Kia. Even though it's an old car you guys are always happy to fix her up.

This is without a doubt the best customer service i have ever received in regards to my vehicle. I just moved here in Stockton from the Bay Area and have been bringing my car to Firestone and while they do get the job done, i just felt very ignored and cold when it came to their customer service. My car broke down the day before at around 6 so i couldn't bring it to any car shops because most are closed and my AAA insurance only covers 5 miles of towing so just had it towed at home. The next day I had it towed to Ricks after talking to Tony on the phone and I told them that I really needed the car done before 5:30 (it had a broken fuel pump) so I could get to my class in Sac State on time. I left it there around 11 and I decided to take my aunt's truck and leave around 2 in fear that i would get stuck in traffic and also that i wouldnt get the car back in time. As I was hanging out in the library, I got a call at around 3:30 from the shop telling me my car was done! I was so pleased with their swift service and their hospitality that I told my aunt that they should just bring their cars there in the future . It is so hard to find an honest business nowadays that I feel so fortunate to have found this hidden gem. I recommend this shop to anyone who loves their car and want to give it the utmost best care. I will definitely return for future car issues! read more