I have a 1999 Toyota Forerunner with 310,000 miles on it, which was having a misfire issue. I had previously taken it to a local mechanic and to the Toyota dealership and neither were able to correct the issue. Williams Automotive was recommended to me by a coworker and it was pretty much my last resort. I took it in and talked to the owner, Scott. He diagnosed it pretty quickly and it turned out to be the fuel injector. He took care of the problem - my car now runs beautifully, thanks to Scott. Their team is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. The quality of work is outstanding and the price is fair. It's best to make an appointment - because of their reputation, they are extremely busy, but it's worth waiting a day or two to have your car serviced by them. read more

Quick repair. Good price. They had me in and out and just under 2 hours for an emergency repair.

Took my 2004 pickup to Williams Auto for 100,000 mile service and prep for smog. Scott has the cleanest shop I've every seen. Greeted by Scott and talked over the services. He recommended let him look first and see what was needed. April took my info and was very nice and helpful. Scott called me and told me of some services needed that I didn't know about and the next time he called in 2 days the truck was smogged and ready to take home. I was extremely happy with their service and pricing. I HIGHLY recommend Williams Auto for your mechanical needs. Steve read more

Everything went well, thank you! Very professional. Great labor rates ! scott has taken care of several issues the dealer couldn't figure out. He is honest, fair and goes out of his way to provide excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

For several years now, I've been bringing my car to Williams Automotive for both minor and major repairs. Without fail, every time, without exception, Scott is always looking out for me by recommending the best (the most economical and most efficient) way to repair my car so it doesn't empty my bank account. He has earned my trust to be my "Forever Mechanic", and I know he'll do the same for you! read more

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Scott has taken care of several issues the dealer couldn't figure out. He is honest, fair and goes out of his way to provide excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent friendly and professional staff! Fit me in even though they seemed to be really busy! I dropped off before they opened and it so easy! I was able to pick up after they closed! Super generous staff! read more

Scott and his staff are excellent . my car was ready the same day. i would highly recomend William's for their excellent service, honesty, affordability and their expertise. Elizabeth Hilton read more

If you want an honest mechanic you owe it to yourself to take your vehicle to Williams Automotive! Scott Williams and his crew are top notch. Quality repairs performed quickly by knowledgeable staff at a reasonable price. Who could ask for anything more? They're not going to take advantage of you for any reason, especially if you don't have the slightest knowledge of cars. (I can change my air filter, cabin air filter, and fill it with gas. Otherwise I'm pretty ignorant) I take my 2017 Mazda 6 in for annual service (I don't drive a lot of miles) and I'm so comfortable with Scott I just verbally give the okay upfront to fix anything necessary. No need to call me and quote the price because first it needs to be done or it wouldn't be a priority. Also the price is going to be reasonable. No upsells, no false sense of urgency for no reason. Do your car a favor and start having it serviced at Williams Automotive! read more

Very attentive didn't have to wait forever. All I needed was a new battery . I thought there was more to be done. Only thing that has to be fixed is the customer wait room. This just looked like they dragged in old car seats in there. Very disappointing. read more

This business houses the most trustworthy, honest, and reputable team of mechanics in Ventura. I was desperate for someone to take a second look at my car again after a recall appointment at Mazda led me through a downward spiral with suggested maintenance repairs totaling $2,500+. Scott and his team quickly and efficiently inspected my car after I tabulated all the items Mazda suggested, repairing those they agreed with, deemed necessary, and urgent for a much more affordable price (1/3rd the cost of the Mazda dealership pricing). They confirmed the warranty on my car battery, and dealt with the discovery of black transmission fluid in my car as well. The process was smooth from start to finish. I will be back! read more

ALWAYS happy with Scott and his team! My only go to! Quality work every time. Always accommodates your situation! 10 *

Scott and his team did an outstanding job replacing my radiator. Very professional and did it the same day I brought my Honda Civic. Service quality was nothing short of excellent and will start to bring my other vehicles for any issues. Very honest and trustworthy. read more

Excellent and honest automotive repair. You don't have to worry about unnecessary repairs.

It's hard to find a good and honest mechanic, I found one at Williams Automotive. I've taken my vehicles several times, and Scott and his crew always come through. Where other mechanics take advantage to make a buck, you won't experience that at Williams Automotive. I highly recommend this place! read more

They were very knowledgeable and very helpful, definitely will be back. Price was very reasonable.

Scott did a great job replacing my radiator fan on my 2007 Vibe. My car runs much better and sounds much better. My sister found this mechanic and strongly recommended them. She has a 2005 Subaru Legacy. I'm glad my sister shared this gem of a mechanic / shop with me! read more

Always excellent service and pricing! Best auto shop in Ventura County. Just ask for Scott.

The most honest and skilled mechanic in existence, that's not an understatement. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else.

Great service. Were able to quickly diagnose the problem. Will be back again. Highly recommend

I called the shop to schedule an oil change and was told they'd fit my car in later that day. I had an oil change, an air filter replaced and my tires rotated all in about an hour. The young man who serviced my car was polite and helpful. A further repair was suggested for my water pump which appeared to have some leakage, but I never felt pressured to have it or any other repairs done. I appreciate their honesty without the "hard sale". I'll definitely be going back for any future auto service I may need. read more

As always they are very professional, technically competent, and honest. They fixed an oil leak and variable valve timing failure in my subaru's engine. read more

Honest. Quality. Fast. Affordable. Friendly. I found them on Yelp with great reviews- my car seemed to be having fuel injection issues Or something...? I took a chance on these guys and I'm so glad I did. They answered the phone on my first call, told me to drop the car same day for an evaluation. He diagnosed what I was thinking to be a major engine issue as - the air filter was not installed properly (from an oil change I had at a fast service place), causing sensor malfunctions. He installed a new one- and now my car runs fantastic! This is my go-to spot for everything now! Even oil changes! Highly recommend!!! read more

I just moved to Oxnard from Fresno and during my move I drove my Toyota Sequoia back to back trips between Fresno and Oxnard. Just before the move, I noticed that my truck was making a clunking noise every now and then even while idle. I definitely knew this was not the norm. I decided to take it to Williams Automotive on Friday morning and Scott opened the hood and took one look and knew what the problem was. He said I had a fan that was loose and the bearing had worn out. He said he was surprised I made the trips in it because the fan could have broke off and caused more damage to the engine. Scott had it finished by Monday afternoon. I feel the price was fair and that they are an honest crew. read more

This is by far the best auto repair shop I've experienced. Everyone is patient and polite. They provide explanations of what they see and recommend, and are very knowledgable. I have complete confidence in their work. I highly recommend this company! read more

I went their on 2/18/25 with my Cadillac SRX and the moonroof was leaking and was clogged. The owner was nice enough to explain what the issue was and where to go. It was a little out of his scope of what he does, but he made sure he pointed me in the correct direction and also backed up my vehicle so that I was able to get out of the driveway safely very professional and gave his attention to the matter if I had any other issues with my vehicle, I would absolutely have brought it there. read more

Just a really honest place - they tell you like it is and don't try to sell you extra stuff. Nice to have a place that cares about the customer. read more

Finding a quality and knowledgeable mechanic, that charges a reasonable price for their work, is tough to do. Scott performed the requested repairs on my daughter's SUV and even advised me when work wasn't necessary. One repair that stood out was fixing the gas gauge that had stopped working. In talking through this with Scott, he identified this as being a common ground wire issue, that I had also seen on YouTube, and he fixed it. I had spoken to at least three other mechanics and none had an idea of how to fix it, even when I pointed them in that direction. In short, if you need quality repair work done on your car, at a fair price, Williams is the place to go. I know I will be taking our cars there from now on. read more

A really great small garage. Scott the owner is great and knows his stuff. He's a very helpful guy. I've been going to him for 12 years now. I will continue taking my cars there. He does a great job. My next door neighbor is a car guy and he recommended scott to me, for which i am grateful! read more

Scott and his crew are the best. Honest and priced fairly. My kids drive a 2007 and a 2010 Honda. Was quoted $700 from Big Brand, Scott did it for $500. $200 bucks is a lot of money! Please never retire! read more

Great service honest! They take care of their people! Can't recommend them enough! My Mecanic!!

I brought my car here after posting about mechanics on Next Door. I literally had 20 comments recommending me to William's and I totally get why. Helpful, kind, transparent, quality work, quick, honest... reasonably priced. It's the ideal small business you'd want to give your business to. I'll never bring my car elsewhere! read more

Great customer service. Had a problem with the suspension on my 2018 Subaru and the Williams Automotive team got it fixed the same day. The process was simple and easy. Only mechanic I'll go to here in Ventura County. read more

I don't know much about cars so disregard if you do, but this place was as honest as it comes. Our car eats oil for all 3 meals and he told us that in advance. It wasn't cheap and we were charged $211 for diagnosing the problem and changing our sparkplug on the same day with labor. He even lifted up a different cylinder to determine the source of the problem after the machine code. I don't know if there's a way to seal this leak but got a quote from another place and am bringing it back here to figure out if it's legit or not. This is our new go-to place in Ventura. read more

Williams automotive is the place to go. Scott is awesome and never fails to fix the problem and tell you the truth about your vehicle unlike all the other scam car places out there. My family's been going to Williams since before i was even born and they have NEVER disappoint. We've had MULTIPLE vehicles throughout the years and scott and the guys over at williams never cease to amaze us. Scott's amazing and i really do recommend this place if you are seriously in need of getting work done on your vehicle. read more

I originally went here because of an oil leak, which turned out to be a bum gasket. Not only did Scott find and fix the leak, but he also charged me a very reasonable price with a quick turnaround on the repair. As a 60 year old woman, I really appreciate the focused, expert service I get here. I've gone to Scott for 5 years now, and will do so going forward. Great repairs affordably priced. read more

I took my car in for maintenance for the first time here. I was so tired of being ripped off by the dealership. They were as friendly as could be. They did everything I asked plus more. I actually spoke to the mechanic who worked on my car (whereas the dealerships only lets you talk to the middleman). He was very honest and explained everything. When I went to pay, I was sure my bill was going to be a few hundred dollars more than it actually was. I could not have been happier. Thank you Williams Automotive read more

Quality service at a fair price! Scott is a great guy and an even better mechanic! He went above and beyond to install a new suspension on my 06 Toyota Camry with 299,970 miles. read more

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I dropped off my Nissan platinum 4 x 4 had tuneup done oil change regular servicing in and out very reliable. Call to make an appointment when the work is good it's worth waiting for. read more

Great work. Faster than expected. Owner of the establishment came to shake my hand and greet me when we dropped my car off. Before going there, I saw great reviews online and got positive reviews from mechanics and tow truck folks. Solid place to go to. Highly recommend! It's gonna be my auto repair shop going forward. read more