I was considering purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership but as I don't live in the area, I…read morewanted to make sure I had a pre-purchase inspection done. I found Better Car Inspections handles mobile car inspections in Sacramento. I called and Amy picked up right away. She was very pleasant and helpful, and answered my questions about the process. She said they needed about an hour-or-so's notice, but otherwise could book an inspection right away. Very convenient! The pricing was very reasonable, and I opted for paying a little extra for the "Vehicle Value Estimate," which I'm glad I did as it gave me a helpful reference for the dealer's asking price based on the condition of the specific vehicle. Beau was the technician, and he was absolutely awesome! He texted me photos and offered to ask any questions I had. He did a thorough inspection, and really knew what he was doing. The whole process was very efficient and painless, and helped give me a lot of confidence to move forward with the purchase. I'd highly recommend Better Car Inspections!

Highly recommended. I called on short notice to schedule a pre-sale inspection of a car that was…read moreover an hours drive from me. Although the schedule was already full, after hearing my situation the owner Beau managed to accommodate me. He arrived on-time, was respectful of the seller's property, answered all my questions fully and was courteous, professional and efficient throughout. I am so glad that I found and hired him for this important service. Thanks!

I have been bringing my car here since 2016. These guys know their stuff. As a woman,…read more unfortunately, it's hard to find an honest mechanic that won't take advantage of you. I trust these guys hands down. Nemo, Jimmy, Kevin and the rest of the crew are awesome. Highly recommend.

I was able to get an appointment quickly, they were very responsive, and they took care of…read moreeverything I needed. The price was also very reasonable, especially considering how fast and efficient the service was. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend them!

Incredibly friendly and great service! Highly recommended. Very close to downtown so great if you…read morework or live nearby.

I'm from the Bay Area and had a complete brake failure on I-80. My brakes were not fully…read morereassembled at my local mechanics before I left town and the caliper worked loose, causing a brake shoe to fall out and all the brake fluid to leak out. The folks at Jack Dane didn't know me, but couldn't have been more welcoming. They diagnosed the problem within an hour of my arrival, clearly explained the needed repair, performed the repair, and stored my car until I could return. I drove back home with brakes at 100% and confidence in the job being well done. I'll be recommending Jack Dane AS to anyone and everyone who needs service in the greater Sacramento area.

Eran is the best! If you're not car leaning or knowledgeable, and/or you're hesitant and doubtful…read moreabout moving forward on any used car, you don't have to worry about it and can completely trust SafeBuy and Eran! He's the consummate professional, excellent work ethic, and absolutely knowledgeable and competent. Eran is so awesome and accommodating. He seems ready and eager to work for & with you, and he made himself available as best he could with me. Even though it's clear from his website the area range he covers, and that he's open to go even further (for, in my opinion a small additional charge), he went extra far for me; and furthermore he's always ready seemingly at a moments notice (which won't always be the case, of course, but shows that as long as he's available, he'll jump to work with you [reflective of how awesome service & work ethic he has])! The extra (again, for an small [IMO] additional charge) he was wonderful in considering for me was even as far as a used car dealership in Roseville! Just FYI, for him Gilroy is too far (haha, had to try, because he's awesome and I was desperate for the car, so for him to). And he works hard to make it that his customers don't have to do anything additional, and that he'll take care of it all -- he doesn't expect you to meet him there (although you have the option; he offered/was-open for me to be there to do it with him, but since the dealerships were like 40+ miles out, I opted not to), or to meet with him beforehand, or even afterward; you can correspond and coordinate just text and/or phone. If anything, you just might have to call the dealership and give them a heads up (telling them the time and Eran's name & business). He goes out, takes the car for about an hour, and checks everything. But beyond that (and what I mean about excellent work ethic and consummate professional) is that he documents it all (photos on top of his notes), and he goes in, around, and even under the car and looks at all the nook and cranny of all the car parts & aspects. He took plenty of photos of anything remarkable of the car (dents, paint deterioration, oil/grease stains [underhood of the car], interior issues, etc.). He has a whole form with a checklist that checks ranging from fluids to condition of belts to lights working to hoses to condition of the tires & brakes and the rest; even takes note if there's a spare tire & wheel jack. Of course he hooks up his OBD tool to check for any codes. Then he sends you the report with all of his findings, gives you a call to talk it all over and he gives his impression, then you send payment -- he's really cool about payment and states "however you want to pay"; Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Cash, Check, whatever. He gave me the impression that I wanted him to be my own mechanic; so I even asked him. And it's a credit to him to have replied that, to keep professionalism and can't claim exploitation, he doesn't do both (PPI and mechanic). He is on the high end of what you might estim8 ($180; more if you send him outside his normal area/range [I don't believe more than $200]), but I was happy to spend that on him. I'm a novice with cars (general knowledge enough, but not enough to be able to identify whether car parts are in good order and/or would last or not), so I wasn't confident in my ability to buy my first used car. I used him twice (would have been three times, but Gilroy was too far away). In the end, the used car I got has worked great for the last 6 months. And he saved me from buying an amazing car (high end Hyundai; $3k) but in such under-the-hood horrible shape that it would've been 3x the cost of the price just to repair everything -- which is proven when I saw the listing remain for 2 whole months and priced reduced twice down to I believe $2800! After it all, I brought my used car to 2 mechanics after him, and they confirmed 4 out of the 6 concerns he had -- which, granted, it's not like Eran has a car lift and a whole lot of time to thoroughly check as much as a mechanic with a garage would. He mistook cosmetic blemishes on the serpentine belt and the brakes as old age and maybe needing to be replaced -- which didn't end up being the case. But he did get the transmission deficiencies, signs on a certain valve gasket, parking brake, and other aspects right on the mark. I can't say good enough things about him! I was only able to feel confident enough to buy the really old used car that was in my budget because of him. And it's been nothing but a success! 6 months later, after taking care of the issues and potential concerns Eran noted, the car has not given any problems (that could have been foreseen; it still is a really old car so some things are bound to have come up organically) -- proving how much Eran and SafeBuy is really stellar and impeccable! If you're not the best with cars, you can absolutely trust Eran and SafeBuy; as much as you can trust his willingness, commitment, integrity, experience.

Eran has done two different PPIs for us, and he is *excellent*…read more 1) Arranging: super responsive, very flexible. He went to two very different locations (dealerships) on short notice. 2) Inspecting: very thorough and careful. Really feels like your advocate, which is doubly refreshing while you're spending time on the other side of the table from the seller. 3) Reporting: clearly explained everything, walked through all the tests, bottom-lined it for me, and patiently answered my questions. Then gave me extra tips for my particular model in 15k miles that will prevent problems down the line. Went the extra mile. An inspection is worthless if you don't trust the inspector, and Eran is now the one I trust.

Always an honest review of what needs to be done when we take our cars there. Great customer…read moreservice and always an honest price. You just don't get that in one place anymore. We won't take our cars to anyone else!

Great service and great people! If you're looking for a reliable, HONEST mechanic, look no further…read more Phil and his team are dependable and reliable, and I know that when I need to have my son's car or mine serviced, I'll be dealt with honestly and in a forthright manner. My first repair experience with these fine folks was in December of last year when my son's car (purchased used/that he only had for 7 months) had to be serviced. Phil noticed an issue with the gasket cover/leaking and advised me that this is something that the dealer would handle as it was under warranty. He had even called the dealership and explained to them what was happening and advised me as what to do next/where to go As a woman who is not well versed in the world of auto repair, I appreciated Phil's knowledge and help. I wouldn't trust my vehicles to anyone else but Phil and his team at Made In America/Made In Japan!

I'm glad I can echo the stellar experiences Steele's other clients noted here...he exceeded my…read moreexpectations! I have had other experiences with run-of-the-mill mechanics but found their work incomplete or flawed. Not so with Steele! He was happy to assess a late model Jaguar, and on a day's notice! He set up the appointment with the seller, reported even the smallest issues, test drove the car, uploaded 367 photos for me to see and provided a verbal report that helped me make a decision sight unseen! Besides being extremely thorough, and highly communicative, Steele is a helluva nice guy! Payment on the website is quick and easy, and his service is a GREAT value. Steele has loads of experience with salvaged vehicles and knows what to look for. Professional, trustworthy, and personable, what more could a finnicky buyer want? I've read good things about his team as well. Save yourself a possible bad decision and future headache. Go to www.usedcarconfidence.com and make an appointment! Thank YOU, Steele, I'll be calling again in the future!

Outstanding service ! I had everything done by Mr.Steele. Without having to go check out a car this…read moreservice is amazing. I definitely recommend this business to everyone that's looking for a car. Game changer this is.

We retained Expert Automotive Services to do a pre-purchase inspection of a used car that we had…read moreselected at Hertz car sales in Sacramento. The business owner, Charles, made an afternoon appointment and met us at the Hertz car sales lot right on time. His inspection took just over an hour and when it was done, Charles explained his findings to us. It was clear to us that Charles has deep automotive expertise - plus he is an excellent communicator, patiently answering all of our questions. In the end we had a list of issues to present to Hertz, and their standard sales contract was amended to require Hertz to address/resolve these issues before our car is delivered in the next day or two. By the time we got home Charles had emailed us a 6 page written report for our records. In addition, the fee he charged was very reasonable. I had received other quotes that were $10 and $20 higher, and they required you to take the car to their location. Having a mobile inspection service made the logistics so much easier. Bottom line - we highly recommend this business. It was great to have an automotive expert looking out for our best interests when buying a used car.

From the owner: Mobile Used Car Inspections to your location. Take the risk out of buying your next vehicle by…read morehaving a Master Certified Mechanic with 35 years experience be on your side. Somone Who Cares.

At first I was definitely a little skeptical since there were no reviews, and I've been scammed…read morebefore so I was kinda nervous But honestly, it worked out great. Richard (the owner and mechanic) was super responsive to my calls and texts, even on the weekend. He went and picked up all the parts from the dealer and then came straight to my house to do the work. I had my thermostat, thermostat housing, and water pump replaced all in one go. With kids and work, taking my car into a shop is always a pain, so having him come to me was a huge plus. His prices were about the same or cheaper than other quotes I got, which was awesome because it's basically like DoorDash for a mechanic--except he doesn't upcharge just for bringing the service to you. You can tell he really cares about doing quality work too--he even spent extra time cleaning up all the old oil and grease. No waiting rooms, no rides back and forth, just easy and stress-free. Overall, the service was professional, convenient, and affordable. You can tell Richard really enjoys what he does and takes pride in his work. Would definitely recommend!

Rick is a trustworthy dude! He was super professional,…read morepunctual, friendly and super communicative. After messaging back and forth He came out to give us a diagnostic / dye test and was able to figure out the issue. The longest wait was the day it took to order the part. He also explained stuff to us and showed us the trouble area, i dont typically like to hover but it was super nice to actually be shown what was going on. He was able to squeeze us in and got us back on the road by monday. We are beyond grateful for finding him! We will for sure be using his services from here on out. I'd recommend his services to anyone. Thanks rick!

My mother is 87 years old and she had her van ran into in a hit and run in the Raley's parking lot…read more The damage was minimal but the insurance company decided to total the vehicle rather than fix it and pay her off instead of repairing it. Therefore it became a salvaged vehicle. My mother was not ready to part with her most beloved van so she bought it back from the insurance company and went through all of the hassle to be able to re-register it again with DMV, including a brake and light check. That was two years ago. Then came covid. Last year she sent in her check and smog report to get her renewal but it never came in the mail. She does not use computers and for the next year could not seem to get past the recorded phone messages with DMV. Finally the DMVs opened up again so I took her to one of the offices and waited in the line that wrapped around the building with her. I was not able to actually go inside the building with her due to Covid protocols so I waited for her in the car. She notified me once she had returned to my vehicle that they had lost her break and light documents and she had to have the inspection done all over again. She tried to go back to her original brake and light place in West Sacramento. After waiting two weeks for her appointment they told he she had to leave the vehicle all day just to get a 30 minute brake and light check and the lady was very obnoxious to her. I hate people that are not kind and patient to the elderly. She takes care of my father who has dementia so she could not stay and therefore still unable to get a certificate. I looked up places on Yelp and found SMG. They take drop ins so I decided to take my mother there. We arrived there at about a quarter after nine on a Thursday morning and was instructed to turn around and get in line with the other cars waiting on the other side of the street. They were quite busy but they still were very patient and took the extra time to help my mother and they treated her just the way they would want others to treat their own mothers. By ten o'clock everything was taken care of and we were on our merry way. We can only hope DMV does not lose her certificate this time.

Called this number dude sounded asleep and bother that I called for smog then ask is your check…read moreengine light on I said no he proceeds to say I only do the bad ones 916-504-0196very rude service