We were on a road trip to Santa Barbara and our check engine light went on while on the freeway, whole car shaking. We pulled off and Tom's Auto Service was the closet shop to pull in. For us, it was a stressful situation as we were traveling with a difficult toddler. They came out and got us in and diagnosed in less than an hour. They recommended a great coffee shop where we could wait, and one of the guys worked through his lunch to get us back on the road. All the guys were kind, honest, and the work was fairly price and completed in less than three hours. Highly recommend them whether you are local or passing through and a problem arises unexpectedly. We are incredibly thankful to them and for such a great experience. read more

I had some work need to be done on my truck and Toms was very professional and cheaper than Ford dealership. Very friendly and knowledgeable and even did some upgrades for me for nothing. I appreciate them a great deal! read more

All I did was bring my Chevy 454 in with less than 39000 miles on her , recent repairs that I did on my Chevy myself was new distributor spark plugs and wires new carburetor fuel pump distributor EGR gasket and service heater hoses , they put some big guy in my RV with a flashlight who spent twenty minutes in my RV whitch is ridiculous , all he had to do was a five minute visual inspection , I could here the owner asking him does it have a vacuum leak , the ass inside my rig managed to get the engine light to come on , this is where I drew the line and threw him out . Beware people this is a dishonest shop they were trying to rip me off . read more

Toms Auto Service - 87 Chevy 454 . - Auto Repair Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Great prices very happy with the work and attention to details. I had a smog done and had a great experience with the shop

Good reliable service, the staff is friendly and helpful. As a single woman it is a comfort knowing I can take my car to someone I can trust. read more

I always take my car to Tom's for oil changes or any mechanic problems I may be having. They are always attentive, listen to me even though I have no idea what is going on with my car, are up front and honest about everything. They don't try to push me into doing more than the necessary stuff and I don't feel taken advantage of as a woman who knows nothing about car problems. Today I woke up to a dead car, towed it to Tom's and they fixed it the same day! I will continue to be a Tom's customer and as a woman I can't recommend them enough. read more

While traveling, we stopped at Tom's for a repair. Fearing that any repair for a concerned traveler would cost and arm and a leg, we took a chance on going to Tom's. Not knowing any automotive businesses in town, they had great reviews on YELP. True! They fixed the problem and the fee was minimal. The employees were courteous and knowledgeable. There appeared to be mostly locals frequenting the shop for smog checks and repairs. Thank goodness! Local business and great service! Thank you Tom's! read more

These guys have so much business that they obviously didn't need mine. Good for them. I took a day off and dropped off my car at 9:30. At 11 am, my car hadn't moved from where I parked it, so I let them know that, indeed, I would like to know what services my car needed. I was assured that "you're car is next in the list." 30 minutes later, nothing. I got my key back, took it across near the Village (German Autoworks place on Traffic Way), and got my car back within an hour, with nothing wrong with it, and they lubed it up and such...no charge. I brought them chocolate and cookies. Tom's can eat....well, you know. Well done, folks! Total shite is quite an accomplishment. read more

I take my Honda here every time we need an oil change or any other maintenance for that matter. The guys are quick and efficient when making repairs, in September I needed my break pads replaced, and he was upfront about pricing and did everything same day. It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust as a woman. Thank you Tom's Auto Service! Shout out Temo! read more

Excellent customer service. Grant was very informative regarding the assessment of my vehicle. Prompt service! Thank you!

I needed a Smog check ASAP to deliver to the Gods at DMV. I did a search and found this Godsend! I called first thing and they told me I can drive it in asap and they would do it that day. I drove it and met the nicest people! Doing these types of chores are nobody's favorite thing but the nice folks at Tom's actually made it a great experience. SUPER FRIENDLY. KNOWLEDGEABLE and FAST. I was in and out in 20 minutes ! AND A GREAT DEAL to boot! Happy Customer for life now! read more

They said they did transmission work but didn't get the job done. This was a referral from another shop so big mistake for believing them. I got my money back and went to ford store in AG instead. Very disappointing and not time effective. read more

FANTASTIC!!!! Thank You Aaron, for Your Exceptional Customer Service!!! My Husband and I Really Appreciate You.... Break Downs Are Never Fun - You Saved Our Day...... God Bless You!!!! read more

Very kind and courteous desk staff/phone service and mechanics. All of them. Great prices from honest people who work very hard to be as accommodating as possible to customers. Highly recommend over other mechanics in the area. Best smog prices and they have coupons too. read more

FALSE ADVERTISING!! Deceivingly false advertising. Has an ad for $39.75 for a smog check yet charges extra for 'parts' and labor, and it ended up coming out to $48. I do not recommend and will never come back. read more

Brake pad and rotor replacement was well-priced. Very professional service and negotiated on price.

The best service!! We are from Fresno and stayed in arroyo grande on our way to Disneyland when we got in our car and heard a funny noise, we knew it was the belt. My husband called them and they told us they had the part and would get our car worked on ASAP... we arrived and Tom came out and greeted us and as promised they got us in and out within an hour...the staff was amazing and went above and beyond.... THANK YOU SO MUCH for getting us back on the road read more

I had questions about a vehicle they previously worked on. They were very upfront about the vehicle and its quirks

Honest mechanic helped me with repairing my old 98 Dodge pickup. Tom and his staff explained everything to me and their pricing was fair.

Oh my gosh!!! These guys are an amazing group of men. Very honest and reasonable with pricing for repairs. (Looking at their prices posted on the wall) As a female customer, stranded camping in Pismo Beach with all my warning lights flashing on my dashboard, they took care of me quickly. They checked my car and assured me there was no mechanical problems in my car to prevent me from safely driving home, 2 hours away. The issue was the wiring for the warning lights on my Honda Odessy. I am extremely grateful to them for helping me. Good old fashioned customer service. Thank you all at Tom's Auto Service read more

Friendly staff! We broke down on a roadtrip and they took a look at our car right away.

Tom's auto offers the best of both worlds.... not only mechanically is your car taken care of, but they have administrative expertise in the office. All that to say.. ...they are organized!! Their prices are fair, and they are, though. Aaron and Grant. in the front office are respectful and knowledgeable. If you are in need of an auto shop of excellence, this is where to take your car. read more

I was on vacation in the area from way up north and my truck started having problems. Tom and his very experienced, and easy to talk with team were amazing! They got me in quickly and diagnosed the issues my truck was experiencing. They worked hard to fix the truck, get me back out on the road to continue my vacation. They used quality parts and I could see how the cost of the repairs was in line exactly with their excellent work. I am glad I found Tom's Auto Service and absolutely recommend this shop for you. read more

I would give this location 100 stars if I could. If you need work done, this is the place to come. Everything from the customer service, to the service needing to be done on my car was impressive and thorough. I cannot say enough about Tom, Aaron, and Grant, they are not only professional, but truthful, and treat you the way you want to be treated. If you want beyond 5 stars service in every area; this is the right place to bring your vehicle. I will not only recommend them to others, but I will definitely return anytime I need their services again. The absolute best service I have ever receive!!! Thank you again guys for EVERYTHING!!! read more

I went there for a minor repair with an estimate of $150 for one hour. I made an appointment and the repair was started immediately and within 30 minutes it was completed and the cost was $45.00, the minimum charge per Aaron. Prompt professional service at a reasonable price-what an amazing find. read more

Had an issue with my Jeep and being from out of the area I looked for a auto repair shop who could diagnosis and repair as only was in town for few days !! I talked to Grant at the office and he said they would get on it asap . I dropped off Jeep and 2 front wheel bearings were the culprit and repaired in finished in 3 days !!! That to me for a busy shop incredible !! Will bring my vehicle to them anytime just based on reviews and their proficiency and no run around !! Highly recommend if in the Pismo/ arroyo grande area ! read more

Not true and honest took my 2004 Toyota Matrix X-r for a diagnostic wouldn't start they said it was the starter so they did the work ... Few months later car did the same I took my time to look into it and figured out the clip in plug to the starter was broken and with vibration it comes loose and disconnected from its place on the stater ...What a diagnostic they never told me it was broken and it comes loose easily but they did charge me for a diagnostic!!!!!Not honest people so u can take the car back to them so I believe in karma they'll get there's lol first an last time they get my $$$ read more

Best Auto shop ever! They have the best service. Everyone is amazing who works here. Best place to go if you need work done on your car, they are honest and reliable people. The owner Tom is the best! 100000000/10 for this Auto shop. read more

Our 2007 Honda CR-V needed a smog check. No appointment needed. Quick and easy service. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was one mechanic was smoking constantly. read more

Easy smog service and knowledgeable mechanics. Kind of hidden off Grand Ave but worth the good service and convenience.

I recommend Tom auto service, they are professional, on time, and fair. They never charge you extra! I am impressed with their customer service, and what they do. read more

Great Service. Great Communication. Fair Pricing. Oil Change and Wheel Alignment. I will be returning for sure with my next oil change!

Tom's has always treated me right, done excellent work and priced their work reasonably.

My 1998 Ford Ranger starting making horrible noises when I turned. Alarmed I called Tom's and asked if they had time to look at my truck and diagnose the issue. Not only did they look at my truck in a timely manner, but they also physically showed me what was happening and what needed to be replaced. The gentleman at the front desk is very professional, patient, and wrote me a quote. My first experience was wonderful. I don't mind paying the money for professionals who are also all around good people. My friends have also referred me to them, and they always get their cars repaired/tuned up at Tom's! read more

Very helpful. Car had an issue with a code and they were able to correct it. Fast, efficient and easy.

Knowlegable and honest. I went in for 67K checkup and I already knew all I needed was an oil change and wipers. He went down this huge list of things to do at 67K and only checked these two. That is how I knew they were honest. Being female I value honestly greatly when it comes to a car. read more

Stopped by for an oil change and I found that it was by appointment only. That was not a problem, however, and I brought the car back the following week. Not much to say about an oil change. The staff was friendly, the cost seemed reasonable, and I would not hesitate to return. read more

My child is in college at Cal Poly. Their car broke down and we asked Tom's to do the repair. They were very reasonable in pricing, did not try to dupe us with add on's and most importantly fixed the car to a T. I was super nervous being in VT and not having a local, trustworthy mechanic where my child was. That is no longer the case! Thank you Tom's Auto Service for being a reputable and honorable merchant. VT, Cal Poly Mom. read more

Second time at Tom's for smog check. Found both the office staff and mechanics to be honest, proficient, and a pleasure to deal with. Much appreciated! read more

These guys are honest and give it to you straight. They found the issue quickly and saved me money. Thanks Tom!