I come here for all my car problems. (Check Engine light, smog, installations, etc..)They are super…read morefriendly and affordable. 100% recommend coming here

Wow! They took me in right away on short notice and I was in and out of there in like 10-15…read moreminutes! The staff were super nice and efficient! They didn't waste your time. I have to say this was probably the best smog check experience in the last 25 years living in monterey county!!! Plus it was exactly 50 dollars! I have been to other places and they say it will cost a certain amount then you get there they tell you there is a fee for this or that and you end up leaving there paying more! This place was honest and only charged the 50 dollars as promised on the phone!

I've been coming here for years, and every visit has been exceptional. The owner is straightforward…read moreand no-nonsense. I have never felt pressured into unnecessary services or upsells. He's honest about what actually needs to be done and what can wait, which is rare to find these days. Many times I've brought my car in for one issue, and he'll point out something else to keep an eye on without pushing me to fix it right away. I always really appreciate the transparency. HIGHLY recommend

It's a bit off the beaten path but close to the airport. He was quick and less expensive than the…read moreothers. He was also very easy going. I'll be going there from now on.

We just moved to Pacific Grove last week. Today, in the pouring rain, it looked like one of my…read moretires was going flat - we thought it might have picked up a nail. My husband wanted to go to a chain tire shop but I wanted to go to a local Mom & Pop business so we ended up at Matteson's. Thank goodness they were open on this holiday Monday. They checked the flat tire and all the others - couldn't find a leak, put more air into the low tire and we were back on the road. They were kind and helpful. We will go there for all of our automotive needs in the future. We have found our auto shop!! Matteson's rules!

I called in advance to request a proper internal tire patch--a process that involves removing the…read moretire, repairing it from the inside, remounting, and balancing. I was quoted $35 for this service. I even marked the location of the air leak on the tire to make the repair straightforward. When I came to pick up my car, I discovered that instead of the patch I requested, the tire had simply been plugged. Upon mentioning this at checkout, the man in the back room told me, "Don't complain," and the woman at the counter insisted, "Plug and patch is the same thing." Neither response was professional, nor was the service what I had asked and paid for. For the record, plugging and patching are not the same, and I had confirmed with multiple other shops beforehand that they could perform the proper patching. In fact, I had the same service done in Los Angeles for $10, correctly and without dismissive comments. While this shop may be reputable for other services, I cannot recommend it for tire repair. Clear communication, professionalism, and delivering the service requested should be the minimum standard.

Best oil change!…read more Tired of dealership prices? Randy is the owner. He's actually at the shop every time I've been there. The prices are comparable but they allow you to bring your own oil and oil filter which lowers the price. Oil change synthetic = 109.95 Oil change regular = 64.95 When I bring oil = $44.78 (I think if I brought both it's $35) They make it cheaper for the locals. Great service and great deal!

I've brought my car here for a few things now, a battery cable issue (towed here), check engine…read morelight (alternator died), screw in my tire, and oil changes. Every experience has been top notch from communication on the phone to service (parts on hand), and the waiting area (and restroom) is very clean! I've always felt they gave me honest feedback and didn't try to upsell me. For example my tire pressure light was on and they told me the sensor is broken and needs replacement but the tires are correct pressure so I don't need to do anything unless I want to spend the money. Definitely recommend this place!

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.

Barry responded in a timely manner to the request for Service. Although I did not bring my car for…read moreService, I would recommrecommend his shop. (Nothing negative as to why I didn't use his shop)

My splash shield was dragging & I needed it repaired before heading back to Sacramento. Sammy met…read moreme at the location on time and completed the work with no issues. He was friendly, answered my questions and explained what he did to fix it. I was very satisfied with the work & it was done in less than 20 minutes!

Had a great experience. Had a problem with a fuel filter and they came out right away and repaired…read moreit quickly and the price was very fair

I needed service and once again Evan and Austin come through with excellence! Quality is always…read moregreat and value is a given. I feel so fortunate to have been recommended to these guys! Thank you!

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.

Juan, has worked on my car's for over 20 years. He is honest, does fantastic work and comunicates…read morereally well on any work that needs to be done. I am so happy I have him as my Mechanic and I appreciate him showing me part's that he has replaced or worked on.

Auto Repair Reccomendation…read more I cannot say enough good things about "Padillas Auto Repair" in Monterey! I feel like it is so hard to find an honest, reliable mechanic that isn't trying to get top dollar, or make you feel confused with what is being done with your vehicle! They helped me with my break replacement & gave me a quote for a Tune up without making me feel pressured to book the service! I 100% reccomend giving them a call for any of your Auto Repair needs

If you live in the Monterey area and have a Porsche whether water or air cooled, bring it here…read more Extremely professional and they do excellent work. So happy I found this mechanic.

I recently bought a 2008 Porsche 911, I bought it sight unseen and asked Mike to take a look at it…read moreto be sure I wasn't going to inherit a money pit. I dropped it off and within one day he identified all the issues, any potential future issues and called me with a very reasonable quote to make it run reliably. I got the car back and it ran better than it did before I took it to him, everything worked on it and his recommendations were spot on. I loved driving the car before, but post visiting Mike it is beyond my expectations. If you have a Porsche and need expert advice these guys are no joke, they know their cars, plus they have incredible dogs to greet you. I highly recommend C & C for any non-dealership work.

I've been going to Lemos for my car's annual service for several years now and also purchase gas…read morewhen needed. Raul and Julio are the two service technicians that have been taking excellent care of me, as well as everyone working there. The owner is a lovely lady who always has a warm greeting. It is wonderful to be valued and appreciated as a customer and it is gratefully appreciated. I would recommend them for anyone looking for the best automobile service on the Peninsula.

I got my oil changed there and they let me know my cabin filter is okay, I trusted them but The…read morenext couple of weeks I start feeling like crap cause of my allergies. If the cabin filter is even a tiny bit dirty I like it replaced. I came back and they did nothing, wouldn't even look at it. I explained it's a medical issue and if they can at least show me how to open the compartment so I can see and they just tried to reassure me again that it's part of the service, if they said it's OK then it's fine. They don't really care that I'm telling them It's a medical condition and I need it changed if it's even a little dirty. I suggest you ask to see the filters if you come here so you can be sure cause now I have to go and change it myself