i took my honda crv w a broken ac system to vickers and they helped me so much!! jennifer and cindy are so sweet. i use my car a lot for work and having a broken ac system blowing 112° heat was unbearable... vickers helped me so much. i also really appreciate that they have a phone number you can text instead of call because sometimes i'd be in meetings but i'd want to be updated on my car. they respond fast and they're so helpful. my ac issue was bigger than i expected (wouldn't hold a charge so they had to replace the condenser + clean expansion valve) but vickers was so speedy and easy to work with. they are super understanding and i appreciate it so much!! read more

I called 5/1 and received same day service. The receptionist was very helpful and assisted me with all of my concerns. The issue (weather shield) was fixed same day and all the staff were very friendly/ helpful. I highly recommend getting your car serviced here! read more

Came in today to get one of my headlights replaced (funny enough, the last time I was here was to get my other headlight replaced). Both times I've experienced great service with speedy repair times. I arrived just as they opened at 8 am and immediately handed my keys over to get my headlight replaced. It was fixed in 15 minutes. Did I mention it was free of charge? I highly recommend this business as they are honest and hardworking. read more

Jade was super helpful putting a metal arm that broke off my car that was scraping. Called in 5 mins later I was in. They had me in and out in less than 15 mins. Love Davis read more

Good work at low price Brought a Prius that had been dead for weeks back to life. After new 12v battery, a power drain was identified diagnosed and fixed. Inexpensive & evidently very good work. They also unexpectedly cleaned the VERY dirty car. Communication was not ideal; perhaps it would have been better had the car been needed for regular use read more

Very friendly, resourceful, and prompt service. I had a bulb out on my blinker that needed to be repaired. Vickers encouraged me to pick up a bulb at Napa auto parts (next door to Vickers) and stop by to have it put in in the afternoon. There was no charge and I was in and out in five minutes! read more

We've been coming here for years and I can't believe I haven't written a review. Here it is, simply put: They are: Honest Reasonably priced Caring GOOD PEOPLE Great mechanics HONEST Did I mention honest? It's a family run business and they genuinely care about their customers. HIGHEST recommendation!!! read more

Vickers Automotive Repair - They take great care of my baby! - Auto Repair Near Me - Davis, California

My friend recommended Vickers Automotive when I needed repairs on my car so it could pass smog. They have the best rates in Davis.They charged me $140 flat rate, not hourly. They pulled a code that showed an evaporative emissions issue. They started diagnosing the evap system and they found a faulty evaporative canister solenoid and replaced it for only $158, labor included. They then did more diagnosis on the evap system to make sure there were no other issues, at no extra cost, all covered with the initial $140 flat rate. There were no other issues found. They even filled my windshield wiper fluid which was totally empty, without me asking or telling them it was empty. The person working the front, Jennifer, was very kind and helpful. I had a real good experience with them and highly recommend them read more

This location did a "mickey mouse" job on my car, according to another auto place i know is reliable. they said they worked on german cars but clearly they don't read more

Great place for automotive needs, alignments, and tows! Love the people that run the place Cindy is awesome and Mark the tow driver is hands down the nicest person I have meet. read more

I've gone there many times. These are honest folks and good mechanics. You should not have a problem at Vickers, and you should not be overcharged. Nearly perfect business people. read more

Friendly people & good customer service. They were able to take me in last minute (same-day) for an oil change, tire rotation and break inspection. Fortunately, my breaks were fine, but they told me my battery was low and recommended that I get it changed. I should've shopped around for the battery as I felt they were overpriced. Oil change $85 ish Tire Rotation $25 ish Battery change $185ish Total came out to be $300 for an oil change, tire rotation and a new battery I could've bought a new battery from Costco for $80-$100. Overall, I agreed to the service mainly because I was tight on time and was heading out if town, so wanted to ensure a safe ride. Service itself was good though. read more

After a tough day at work I locked my keys in my car and I couldn't believe how fast Vickers responded!! It was estimated that he would arrive in 45 minutes, but he arrived in 10! I would definitely recommend this servicer to anyone! read more

My CRV was experiencing a water leak after the storms the beginning of this year and I chose to come to Vickers to get a diagnostic. I don't have a ton of car knowledge and was a bit anxious going in on my own, so the reviews on their kind customer service led me here. I brought my car right when they opened the day of my appointment and picked my car up the following evening. My timeline was flexible and I didn't immediately need my car, and they made sure to give me updates (I might have called a bunch out of worry) whenever I called. They weren't able to find obvious signs that water was entering my car, but they highly suspected my windshield was the issue and suggested getting it replaced. Since they weren't able to replace it themselves, they only charged me $70 for my diagnostic! They recommended me to UCD Auto Glass and after having my windshield replaced, my problems are solved! I'm glad the team at Vickers was able to help me, they were honest and kind. It was my first time having a real car issue and they took care of me so well. Highly recommend + would come back in the future (but I hope I won't need to) read more

Vickers is a first class operation I called about something small But they handled very professionally I got there, a gentleman named David met me and fixed my problem in moments and sent me in my way. These guys are reliable, punctual, and know there business!! Shout out to David!! read more

I had a five minute fix issue arise....something that takes five to fix but precludes me from being on a freeway safely. I call and ask if they can help me fix it. They're unavailable and can't make the time or even considering it. Ok it happens. But I'm stuck out of town so I ask do you have any suggestions? She says no. Sorry. And that's it. Meanwhile there's A car service place behind them. And she doesn't bother to let me know? Btw they are helping me. Honestly for me customer service is part of being an automotive repair shop. read more

Our son who is a UC Davis student needed a tail light replaced. He said that Vickers Automotive brought him in the same day and they treated him kindly and professionally. We know if he needs something in the future, we can trust this business! read more

Cross-posting this review, but good to get the word out. Driving back from Tahoe and our Rav4 started to show a check tire warning. We stopped off at Vickers and they quickly diagnosed the issue as a broken sensor and got us back on the road. 10/10 professionalism and service, one of the few times I felt better leaving an auto shop than entering! read more

I've been there twice now and had great service both times. The communication about what was going on with my car was very prompt, and the mechanics and front desk employees are very kind. They replaced some out lights for free for me. read more

I came in for a last minute walk in because my right headlight went out. They squeezed me in even though they were pretty busy. All I had to do was go next door to the auto shop and buy the headlight bulb myself and they replaced it for me for free. I highly recommend this place especially as a woman!!! I've never been to an auto shop without having to deal with any patronizing, condescending attitudes. But here the service was great, welcoming, and fast!!! Highly recommend. read more

My daughter's car blew a tire which was very scary given that we are 3,000 miles away. Mark from Vickers could not have been more helpful. He gave us options and tried to save us money. I can't say enough how wonderful he was to my distressed daughter. read more

Everyone from the front office to the technicians are friendly and professional. They offer the kind of high standard personal service that was the standard years ago. The Vickers family also gives back to the Davis community. Thank you! read more

Friendly, professional, quick and a very fair price on my thermostat replacement. Saved $105 from the dealership quote too. I'll be back! read more

I had previously heard of this place by recommendation by a tow trucker when my friend had to get her car towed. My car refused to start while I was in the F-street parking garage and had asked if it was okay if I was able to have my car dropped off at this repair shop. One of the workers gently answered the phone and said that it was fine, but because of their schedule, there was a chance that their mechanics would not be able to get to it until Tuesday (one week later). Because I did not need my car any time soon, I was okay with such a timeline. They did text me 3 days later after a diagnostic test with the estimated repairs. I had to have my starter, radiator, battery, air filter, and one of my headlight bulbs to be fixed. I had already guessed that my starter and my battery were the culprits of why my car did not start, so I did not suspect any unnecessary treatments. I had sent the estimate to my mother and father who wanted to make sure that they did not inflate prices (which they did not), in which the estimate provided was very detailed and itemized each cost. They were able to fix my car the same day I approved all the repairs. Even though they close at 5:30pm, they stayed in the office a little later as I got off work at 5:30pm and was coming from downtown Davis. All of the communication, other than the original phone call, was through text which I really appreciate since I have on-the-phone anxiety. As a young woman in a college town where you can probably take advantage of people living far away from their parents for the first time, these people are highly accommodating, efficient, and honest. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, especially with women who are worried about being taken advantage of. read more

Quickly diagnosed small issue with my daughter's car and we're able to order the part and get it fixed the next day. They are dialed into the dynamic of parents getting their kids/students cars fixed efficiently and economically. Thanks, Vickers! read more

vickers is the best! i always call ahead and they tell me the best time to come and make someone available for when i'm coming in! i've never had to wait long, and they do a great job. i've never had any problems! their prices are the best, and they always go above and beyond with their services. i would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable auto shop :) read more

Vicker's has been my go to auto repair shop for a while now, and they have been nothing but friendly, generous, and easy to work with each time I've needed their services. You can expect timely and quality service at a great price from this family run business. Highly recommend. read more

I have used Vickers a few times the last few years. They are so honest and fair. Great staff. Great mechanics. I give them 10/10!!!

I have been coming to Vickers for over a year now, previously on my beat up Honda from the 90s and now on my 2019 Toyota Corolla. They have always had appointments available when I call & more times than not they remember who I am while setting up the appointment. As a woman with anxiety on whether or not a shop is taking advantage of me I can wholeheartedly say I trust these mechanics & the ladies at the desk with all their suggestions for what work needs to be done, which is typically just an oil change. I couldn't recommend coming here more if you want your car to keep running smoothly!! read more

Meant to write this review last month when I saw them. TLDR: When your dealership service center is trying to charge you an arm and a leg, take your car to Vickers for a second opinion! Better yet stop going to anyone else and go to Vickers! I normally take my car to the Hanlees Kia Service Center for my oil change. After this last appointment they told me my car needed a number of fixes including brake lights (which I swear I had just fixed) as well as hood hinge repairs. Basically these repairs plus the ones I haven't mentioned yet would cost me over $1500. I understand my car is older and needs more maintenance but I literally just did a pricey tune-up last year, so I was shocked by the price tag (and also the fact previous technicians who did my oil change never mentioned these repairs). Enter Vickers. I contacted a few local shops in Davis, and I was immediately won over by Vickers receptionist, Stevie. I have to say as a woman speaking with another woman I felt more at ease, if that makes sense. I unfortunately have this fear that male employees of auto shops may take advantage of women customers, like me, since I don't have much knowledge about cars and can be naïve sometimes. I did not feel this way here. Stevie put my mind at ease, listened to what I had to say and explained potentially what my car would need and the process. She was super knowledgeable! I brought my car in the next day and left it there. I did have some trouble finding the place, but it's tucked away behind the NAPA Auto parts. The technicians found that I do not need all of those repairs done. They found that my brake lights had been installed incorrectly the last time they were changed. They only charged me a service fee of $75 telling me my car is basically fine. Much less than the $1500 I might have paid had I gone to my dealership. Vickers has won a customer for life. Thank you for such great service! read more

Very responsive in providing me the quote. The representative was very patient and professional. I give it 5 stars!

Fast, courteous and didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary things. Vickers is my favorite vehicle maintenance or repair place in Woodland or Davis. read more

Thank you for taking excellent care of my Subaru. After being quoted over $6500 to "clean and seal " my engine by the dealership , I went to Vickers for a 2nd opinion. They were able to flush out my cooling system, replace my power steering liquid and replace other parts and bulbs all for under $1000. They did a thorough inspection of my vehicle and could not find any issues that warranted having my engine sealed. Thank you. read more

We moved to Davis about 9 years ago and I needed to find a reliable fair mechanic. My son's baseball coach recommended John Vickers Auto to me and we've been going there ever since. We have 6 cars in our family and the work has been phenomenal and professional. They guaranty their work and the turnaround time to get your car back is very good. It doesn't matter if your car is foreign or domestic, it will be in good hands. I highly recommend giving them a try. Larry S. read more

Called to get my car looked at and set a date. Waited over a week for this date and never got a confirmation from them so I called them to check and they lost the appointment. They asked me to wait another week. read more

I was unable to be at my apartment so they can tow my vehicle to Vickers Auto Repair and Mark was able to pick up my vehicle in a fast and very reliable way. price is great.. strongly recommend them and if needed will definitely call them again. Thank you for your great customer service! read more

Such a nice family-owned business. I got my brakes and oil changed here. Service is pleasant and friendly. They let me know that my drive belt was broken, which I had no idea what that is.. but they fixed it. The oil change is also $10 cheaper than my normal dealership. And they offer a student discount for special services (not oil change). I usually drop my car off in the morning and pick it up sometime during the day when they call me. It's easy since I live down the street. read more

I took my car in a few weeks ago. I had a hunch it was the distributor, but didn't know exactly. Day 1: I called the shop and got it in the next morning around 9am. I was told it would be ready by the end of the day and that they would call me. I didn't receive a call so I called them and I was told they just got to my car around 2pm. They figured it wasn't the alternator, but it could be the distributor so they ran a test and confirmed it was the Distributor, but it was already to late in the day to get the part, so they said with confirmation, they could get the part the next morning and install it. I didn't have a chance to confirm by the end of the day, so I decided to take a Lyft there in the morning. Day 2: I spoke to John (Jon?) and he said some of my parts were the original parts so he would recommend swapping them. Distributor, spark plugs, and the spark plug wiring. I asked to see an invoice and there was something extra on there, "Relay." I asked what that was for and he said it was a common issue in the car. I figured he was being truthful. BUT, the total came out to around $700. I couldn't afford that. So I asked him to only replace what was needed to get the car started. Wiring and distributor. He gave me a new estimate of $500~. Sure, okay. "It'll be ready by the end of the day. We'll give you a call around 2." Waited and waited. No call. So I called and I was told that they ordered the wrong part. They couldn't get one until the morning, so I would have to wait another day. Day 3: I get a call around 10am. They told me that low and behold, it was never the distributor. Their tool to test it was faulty, so they had to recheck everything and turns out it was the fuel pump and not the distributor. They tell me that the invoice would be $400. "At least it's $100 cheaper than the original invoice. That fuel pump should get you out the door and running." At that point, I should be running and jumping with joy, but no. I research a bit, a fuel pump is $80-$100. On the invoice, it says $200. So that struck me as odd that they would charge double for that part. My assumption here is that the amount of time they had to keep the car and look at it wasn't worth $300. So they upcharged me on that part since they weren't getting $500+. Why else would he tell me that "it was cheaper than the previous invoice." I guess that's just how shops are and need to run and make a living, I totally get it. But I felt like I was being taken advantage of because I'm just a college student that needed help with his car. Tread lightly, do your research. TLDR: Kept being told I would get car same day, but due to their tool issues didn't get my car back for 3 days. Was charged double for a part and almost charged for doing a couple of extra things that I didn't need done. "This would get you back on the road." I feel like there was honesty, just some dishonesty and advantage taking. BUT my car was fixed. So there's that. read more

I've been coming here since I moved to Davis. These folks are great! I have an old Subaru (1998 with 260,000 miles) and they always tell me exactly what is broken, about to break, or probably going to break sometime soon. And most importantly for an old car, they tell me what's CRUCIAL versus what's ADVISABLE. I just took my car in for a fix and they noticed my battery wasn't charging well and I'd gotten it from Napa next door. So they replaced it with the warrantee, free of charge. Totally above and beyond service!!! I'll miss it when I move this summer!! read more

My car broke down 2 hours from home and I was so lucky to find these amazing people! I coasted into a gas station across the street And saw the auto shop and walked over to see if they could help me. They were so friendly and even though they were so very busy they worked me in. The bad news was that my timing belt snapped and they said it wasn't worth the repairs :( they gave me a ride to the train station which was so kind of them I was going to walk and they insisted. Sweet sweet people! I ended up donating the car to a local charity... the car was so far away from home they helped with the whole process and never charged me a dime!! Thank you Cindy & Jr for your kindness and helping me in my time of need. You are truly amazing and if I were closer I would recommend all my friends to go to your shop! Thank you again for everything :) read more