Honest people. Had the chance to oversell us a service twice but it wasn't needed and they were…read moretruthful enough to say so.

I've been going to Ferrell's Auto Repair for seven years straight, and that should tell you how…read moremuch I trust these guys. Up until recently, I'd never even broken down in my car. But then last month, it happened twice in three weeks--first time was my old radiator finally giving out, and the second time was a brake issue. Both times were terrible timing, and I really needed my car back fast. Even without an appointment, they fit me in, got the parts quickly, and had me back on the road way faster than I expected. That kind of service under pressure is rare. I was so grateful that they understood the predicament I was in and they, as per usual, took great care of me. Bottom line: I've always felt totally comfortable with the work they do, and it's always a pleasure dealing with everyone there. Ferrell's is the real deal. I greatly appreciate them and their work as well as their work ethics. J Lynn

A five month project...........These guys fixed it in 5 minutes!…read more Not kidding. 7 mechanics couldn't fix it! These chaps called me back within 15 minutes!

HEADLINE: A welcome oasis for servicing late model Audi's here in SLO County far, far away from…read moreAudi of Santa Barbara. Brian and crew are first rate, affordable, and actually bring significant value to their customers given their expertise! I purchased a 2026 Audi SQ8 Prestige from Audi of Santa Barbara here a few months ago. Sales process was absolutely first class, but my first attempt at having them service the car was an abomination ... I'll just leave it at that. This review is about Brian and crew at German Performance, some 40 miles (not 90 miles) from where I reside. I called them two days ago to examine and correct the botched installation of aftermarket ceramic pads I had performed by AOSB, and they took me right in yesterday; no hesitation whatsoever and diagnosed the problem, corrected it, and I picked up the car today. This, with their garage and engine bays absolutely packed with other cars. Going forward, German Performance will be my Audi service shop for all my 2026 SQ8 needs ... especially oil changes. I categorically disregard Audi's recommended oil change every 10,000 miles. IMHO, it should be every 5,000. Same with tranny fluid, etc., etc. Oh, BTW, Audi of Santa Barbara charged me $400 in LABOR for my break-in oil change!!!! German Performance will charge $85 going forward (with me supplying oil, filter, washer, plug, and turbo O-ring). A no-brainer to keep these guys close during what, will hopefully, be a long enjoyable driving experience with my new SQ8 Prestige! Highly recommended for my fellow Audi (and other German badge) owners here in SLO County and beyond!

Colony auto is run well by honest people. I take all my vehicles to them and trust them. My work…read moretruck was recently in their shop with a mystery leek. I can't have leeks as I drive to clients homes. They found the leek and fixed it quickly to get me back in business!

We've been taking our cars here for nearly 8 years, and we've been very happy. I'll put the…read moredownside first: in my view, Colony is 15-20% more expensive than the lowest price you could find for the same service elsewhere. What makes it worth it are: (1) they are totally honest and won't rip you off (tell you that you need service you don't really need, sell you bad quality or used parts, etc.); (2) they keep careful records so you know what's coming up and why (and so you don't get two radiator flushes in 3 months like I did at another shop that doesn't keep good records); (3) the work is done right, and in the time-frame they quote. You pay a little more, but you get peace of mind and a car that works right. In my mind, that's a totally reasonable bargain.

This place is so awesome…read more Ernie is as friendly, honest and reliable as they come, and such a pleasure to deal with. He carried the tires we needed, the turnaround time was super quick, and his pricing very reasonable. Plus, Ernie was frank when he provided us with equally trustworthy referrals for other types of minor repairs we need which we really appreciate.

Bought four Goodyear Wrangler for my truck. They are an American made tire company…read more The service was excellent and the tires were priced fairly, in fact it was a better price than Costco. Good service, friendly people. I thought I had already given this review, I bought the tires i very a month ago. No problems. I will shop here again.

and his staff have taken excellent care of all four of our cars, including an old Porsche. They…read moreare honest men and always polite and considerate. We feel blessed to have such a great in our town of Atascadero. Thank you very Jonny!

Jonny Prius & EV Repair- Negligence Cost Me an Engine…read moreRating: I am writing this to warn others--especially women--about the costly negligence I experienced at this shop. My car was towed here in November for overheating. I paid $565 for what I was told were the necessary repairs. However, the car overheated again almost immediately because the original problem was never actually fixed. Upon inspection, it appeared the thermostat had never been replaced. Because the shop failed to perform the initial repair correctly, my engine was severely damaged and completely failed, requiring a full engine replacement that cost thousands of dollars. When I went back, the owner tried to quote me $5,000 for a new engine to fix the damage his own negligence caused. I filed a formal complaint with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Following their investigation, the owner was forced to refund my $565 because he could not produce a single receipt or proof of what work he had supposedly done the first time. I ended up taking my car elsewhere to have the engine replaced. Do not take your vehicle here. Their lack of transparency and failure to perform basic repairs resulted in major mechanical failure for my car.

Scheduled a few days in advance for a smog. Took them 10 min to do, so quick and easy!read more

Was super quick in getting me in same day- easy to get my car smogged at a good price. Love keeping…read moreit local

Thanks for letting me know you were going to have a great day with me today love you too baby . I'm…read moresorry to hear that you are still working with me and I will be back soon as you know . I don't think you need to help me out anymore but I'm going back to sleep now.

My car's radiator sprung a leak while I was on a road trip, and I pulled into Atascadero. Before I…read morewent to see Donnie, I did a lot of research on what was the problem with my car, and I scanned the check engine light with my code reader (i'm a diy mechanic). I found that my radiator needed to be replaced. I went on the internet and researched how much a radiator replacement would cost, and got a high and low end estimate of how much people typically pay. I even shopped around, and got opinions in town. The job is fairly easy to do, but requires some tools, patience, and a way of safely disposing antifreeze. Armed with all my info, I went to Atascadero Radiator and spoke to Donnie. He took one look at the radiator and announced that it needed to be replaced, correctly diagnosing the problem as a crack that couldn't be patched. I told him the truth that I was on a road trip and that I was stuck in town. I did so wanting to know how this would affect the price he would quote me. Donnie didn't take the bait, and (surprisingly!) quoted me at twenty dollars above the lowest possible figure I could find, and well below other quotes in the town. I commend and respect his pricing, expertise, and honesty. His shop is messier than a pre-school classroom, but he gives off an air of thorough knowledge and hard earned experience. The work was done very quickly after receiving the part the next day, and I was on my way home. Thanks Donnie for making a crappy situation bearable, and not pilfering my wallet. I highly recommend Donnie's work. Oh, and say hi to his dog, he's a good side kick.

Great communication, clean work and customer environment, excellent maintenance completed on time…read moreas promised! I will be bringing my other Subaru here as well with confidence that it will be taking good care of! Thanks very much!

I am driving home to Oregon from SoCal when my shifter cable breaks and leaves me stranded in…read moreAltascadero on a Sunday evening. Lame. Tommy and team leaped into action and began solving my issue with great communication and knowledge. The guys at Tommy's Auto and Performance really saved my bacon and did so as if we were family, couldn't recommend them more.