1. The Car Doctor

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Martinez, CA

The Car Doctor

4.6 (252 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Outstanding service. Oil change in less than 30 minutes and he didn't try to sell me extra services I didn't need.

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6 months ago

Great place to take your car, they helped me change oil and changed bra pads, great value

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8 months ago

Had my stock exhaust replaced with an aftermarket one, done in 1 1/2 hours for a very good price. No complaints, highly recommend. 10/10

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9 months ago

The mechanic took really good care of my cousins car. I really appreciate his help. The service was great. Thanks you guys!

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10 months ago

Alex is top notch. Fair and honest, if it's not broke he won't fix it. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else.

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Appreciate the positive review! Awesome vehicle! Enjoy!

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Alex was thorough, honest, professional. Got my brakes done, No pressure repairs and fair price. Got my car back timely. I recommend.

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2 years ago

Super fast service! Replaced parts in less than an hour. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely going back.

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2 years ago

Great service and great prices! Alex was super awesome. Will definitely come back to have mines and my wife's car service done here.

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Ask the Community - The Car Doctor

1. What is their hourly charge for labor on any repairs? 2. Cost of an oil change and 3k mile…

150 an hour. Varies by vehicle for oil changes. Most vehicles are 85$ for full synthetic oil change unless you have a v8 or a bmw or mercedes etc.

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Review Highlights - The Car Doctor

“Alex was friendly, knowledgeable regarding parts and procedures, and both efficient and honest with his time.”

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Honest work, great communication. I noticed leaking fluid from my BMW and the dealership quoted me…read morean insane amount for many things that didn't make sense I needed repaired yet for a newer car. Brought it into this shop (best to stop by, they don't always pick up the phone # listed online but is great once you talk to Bobby) to get it assessed. Very professional- and they looked at the issue, gave me a fair quote, and finished on time. Even showed me the parts cracked and didn't charge me more of an oil cap that wasn't fitting right. 10/10! Glad to find a local shop in Martinez

Heard about this shop through an acquaintance in a Facebook car group I'm a part of. The way that…read morethe guy described this shop instantly had me wanting to book service here; it was described as very meticulous, fair, and thorough. That's exactly the kind of service that I like to do when I work on my vehicles myself. I needed to have the brakes flushed on my 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The price that was quoted was less than the dealership wanted, and was very fair. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to drop me off and pick me up from the local coffee shop, where I was able to work while the service was being done. When we got back to the shop, he showed me the brake test that was performed, as well as showed me some of the other cool vehicles in the shop. I am already in the process of booking a service for another one of my vehicles here, and see no reason for me to look anywhere else in the foreseeable future.

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I was a bit in-shock today that Jim and Karen retired, and their business has changed ownership to…read morewhat is now called Main Street Automotive. I will always be thankful for both of them, as well as Brian, for all the care and consideration. They will be missed. I was a bit uneasy when I dropped-off my car this morning by not seeing familiar faces anymore, but that quickly melted away. The receptionist was cordial, easy to work with, and was careful with everything. To my surprise, I received a text message about what was going on with the car outside of needing an oil change and the incurred charges. When I authorized it, I got a phone call later on that it would need a new engine air filter, too, and once again, was given a price quote up-front, and said they'll order the part and it will be installed in ASAP. I received both a text message AND a phone call that the car was ready, which was super nice that they covered both bases. When I arrived and was being charged out, I was happy to see that Tim is still working in the shop, and he recognized me. They lucked out that he stayed on-board, as he did amazing work with my previous car. I will say I was fortunate that they took care of my car, as they wanted to reschedule my appointment for another time, but they were kind enough to look at it anyways because I was about to do a road trip to Southern California to visit my mom. I appreciate they were still able to do the work, and I have peace of mind I can travel safely. I am impressed with the level of service and care I received today, and I know Jim would be proud knowing that the new ownership has not tainted his shop's reputation. My family will keep supporting them with maintaining our cars, as the competency beat keeps on with this establishment. Thank you!

They did the requested work. They're no longer really a transmission shop, they're focusing in…read moreEVs, which apparently break a lot.

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