Basic safety details missed that could cause damage to your car or cause an accident. Avoid this business! Brought my car in for brake pads and a brake fluid service and had a very disappointing experience from start to finish. After dropping if off around 9:15ishAM, I was originally told the job would take 3 hours, but the vehicle was not ready until the following day, leaving me without transportation much longer than promised. During the process, the shop told me they couldn't find the lug nut key and had me return to help locate it myself, only for it to already be there. This resulted in multiple unnecessary trips and 1.5 mile walk (each way) in extreme heat because I didn't have my car and I had to be at work, so I used my break time to walk back to the shop, open my car door, and picked it from the place I was describing where it was over the phone and handed it directly to the receptionist. Hey...I got my steps in! :-) Communication throughout the entire process was poor. When I finally picked up the vehicle, I later discovered the brake fluid service I originally requested was never completed. I only responded kindly and respectfully only to be met with a bad attitude. Not family friendly. Most concerning of all, after driving several hundred miles at freeway speeds, including through the Grapevine, I discovered the passenger-side wheel was missing a lug nut after the brake work had been performed. My Dad found it outside our house where I always park. That is a serious safety issue and should have been caught during a final inspection before the vehicle was released. I ended up getting my Brake Fluid Service done at Valvoline Express in Anaheim and the mechanics there had notified me of the missing lug nut on the passenger side. They also made note of it on record (sent via email). I had to carefully drive back to Bakersfield. I tried calling for the past 2 days to see if I can stop by and get it tightened. No answer. Overall, this experience involved delayed service, incomplete work, poor communication, unnecessary inconvenience to the customer, and a major safety oversight. I strongly recommend double-checking all work before leaving the shop. I would not recommend this shop. read more

Benny's Automotive - Untightened lug nut that fell off. Do not leave the lot without checking! - Auto Repair Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I am clueless about fixing cars. So if I go to a mechanic I expect the mechanic to be honest, knowledgeable, and thorough. Unfortunately, this is NOT the experience I've had with this shop. One of my first experiences, I took one of my vehicles. I don't recall the reason but apparently I was imagining things and there was nothing wrong. Few months later and my transmission was done for. I'm not blaming this on them just saying perhaps if a more thorough inspection would have helped. Now 2025, I take my vehicle in because my engine light is on and my car is shaking and slowing down while driving. I need a catalytic converter so it was replaced. The other issue of shaking/slowing down is because of my tires according to this shop. Fast fwd, my car is still slowing down, shaking, battery light is on and now making a horrific noise. Take it over to get checked. They tell me I need a new engine $4,500-6,000 estimate. What? Apparently, they turned it on, heard the noise and said I need a new engine. ABSOLUTELY NO INSPECTION WAS DONE. From my google search it said battery light could be related to the alternator. I took it in for a second opinion at El Gato Auto Repair and Muffler. Guess what?! It WAS THE ALTERNATOR. Eddie from El gato inspected the vehicle right in front of me and showed me the issue quoted me $650-777. I was very disappointed in Benny's lack of inspection of my vehicle. It was STRESSFUL to hear I needed a new engine. If you don't know about cars and someone quotes you with a very steep estimate and severe mechanical issues get a SECOND opinion. I will no longer go to Benny's due to lack of trust in their services. Be cautious when going to this shop. read more

We were driving on Christmas Eve to go see family in Northern Cali. The bottom splash shield of our Prius came loose as we drove through some pretty intense rain/puddles/flooding through the grapevine on the I-5. The plastic piece got bent out of shape and started dragging on the road and we needed to get it taken off since we had a 4 hour drive still ahead of us. We called Benny and he kindly agreed to take a look at our car on short notice. He removed the broken splash shield for us and ensured that our car was in good shape for the rest of the drive. He didn't event charge us anything! Highly recommend his shop. He was very helpful and kind! read more

I love Benny's. I take all of my vehicles there. It's a family owned business and their prices are very competitive. Benny's daughter, Stephanie, is the receptionist and she's always courteous and knowledgeable. Most of the time I get my vehicle back the same day. I would definitely recommend Benny's if you need quality service in a timely fashion. read more

Have known Benny's several years. He has always ben generous to me in my business and took care of my auto repair needs quick and very reasonable. Not like 98% of other shops in this town. Thank you Danny read more

Benny's Automotive - Ice cold air again - Auto Repair Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Was passing by Bakersfield when my car started randomly trembling, chose the closest shop and it so happened to be here. AMAZING customer service. They didn't charge me to check it out and did their best to find a solution. It's quite obvious they value their customers and do a good job. Both father and son were extremely helpful and nice. Thankful for them both! Car is doing great! read more

exelenteb y muy profesión y sobre todo muy responsable recomendado al 100 me gustó el trabajo muy buen servicio como ustedes saben el carro es muy importante en la vida cotidiana me fue entregado el Mismo día. Y Mi familia. Muy feliz con el Trabajo del Señor. Mecanico Osbal Gonzales read more

I went to Mr. Banny Auto shop for taking out the tough stuff of my Camry , This person very nice I can say Great in customer service like me person who is disable and no income ! All others same area yes Sam help me he is good but there is one Auto Car he is really bad ass he said first $35 and changed said $50 he is rip off. Mr Benny thanks you for all you did for me and my son I am so sorry that I did not have too much income but I hope this remarks and your great service like us disable person in Bakersfield area much easy and thank you. Benny is the best in the east and west. read more

Great service at a great price. Every time I've brought a vehicle I have been super happy with result. I would recommend to everyone.

Let's talk about legitimate auto repair. The daughter who works The front desk knows everything about cars. She's also cute haha. They're so nice and ACTUALLY there to help people. I'm in my way to Santa Cruz and my front break pads was causing my car to shake upon breaking. I have a newer car and they didn't have the parts but she drove 40 miles just to get the break pads. They're so nice! My car is running smooth after calibration and new break pads they did. Not to mention they have proper technologies and procedures. Thank you!! read more

Are there 2 Bennys?..i must have gotten the rude Benny.What a terrible attitude you have Benny. I showed up at 830am was the only other car there. He gets his leaf blower out and begins to blow dust all over my truck. As other cars begin to roll in he continues to keep blowing dust all over customers vehicles even as they are exiting their cars without stopping. Benny tells me to go inside to speak to a lady about pricing. She magically pulls a random price out of her head and told me it would take 3 hours to replace 2 front break pads.... smh 3 HOURS!!!??? By that time more cars began to pull in. I guess first come isn't first served as benny is the only one who works there so he gradually works on all the cars at the same time. I told the lady no thanks and Benny overhearing this came up to me and said "you can do whatever you want" in a smug condescending voice. I ended up going to Tony's tires and brakes. Waaay cheaper,friendly attitude and installed my brakes right away lol (less than 45 mins). Benny you either hate your job or are overworked and understaffed and it shows in your face and attitude. Wouldn't want someone angry working on my car. read more

Took my sons 95 Acura Integra there for a check engine light. They seemed busy when I pulled in but Benny was very polite and helpful. I dropped the car off expecting it to take all day however within a few hours Benny called me and said it was fixed and ready to be picked up. Great experience read more

5 star review. Car over heated in LA. Was quoted $2,378 by another repair shop. Towed from LA to Benny's in Bakersfield on Taft Hwy. Part and labor total $460. I highly recommend this place. Totally satisfied. read more

We had a cylinder misfire on our drive up the 5 north. We pulled off on Taft highway and ended up at Benny's Automotive. He got right to work diagnosing and then ordering the part. We had to wait about an hour for the part to arrive (not Benny's fault) but as soon as it arrived he installed it right away. All for a very affordable price! We can't speak highly enough about this very nice, and seemingly very honest mechanic. I would use him as my regular mechanic if I lived in this area! read more

Had a check engine light and took car to Benny's. They called back same day with estimate but said part had to be ordered and that I could pick up the car so as to not leave it outside overnight. I left a deposit and the part came in late next day so I waited to take car in until the following day. Car was finished in a matter of hours for less than the original estimate. Very reliable and honest business. The office manager is very friendly and matter-of-fact. I highly recommend Benny's for your automotive needs. read more

My friends car needed emergency brakes and rotors service after going down the grapevine via the 5 South. We contacted another shop for help, but they were booked so they recommended Benny's since they were not busy. The owner and staff took a look at my friends car and confirmed warped rotors and worn brake pads. No forced up sells. They were straight forward and we agreed to get the service done with a reasonable price. Within an hour we were on our way. Overall highly recommended! read more

Benny has worked on my cars for almost 10 years. His prices are competitive and you never feel like your paying for something not needed. Always friendly and honest. Always goes the extra mile to get my cars up and running. He's taken care of brakes, door handles, radiator issues, windows and electrical problems always happy with his work. Our family highly recommends him. read more

Benny and his crew are amazing. He stayed in constant contact with me while my car was being fixed. Very honest man!

Benny and his Mechanics have been doing great work for me the last two years. His rates are more than fair. He is very approachable and easy to talk to. And will give you a good assessment of what needs to be done to your vehicle. I plan on going to him for my automotive needs in the future. I have been to other mechanics in town and they were slow and over priced for what they did. If you have a problem with your car, stop by and talk with him. He will take the time to help you. read more

I was traveling through Bakersfield on Highway 99 on my way home to San Diego late on a Saturday afternoon when my car broke down. I pulled off the highway about a half a mile from Benny's and found him via Google. I called him at about 4:45. Although he normally closed his shop at 5:00 he agreed to take my car in to see if he could do anything that day. It turned out to be about 2 hours work and he agreed to stay and fix it while I waited. I was on the road a few hours later, and the work was solid. He could have seriously gouged me, but he only charged normal shop rate (I paid extra to tip him and his employee that stayed to help anyway). I'm not promising he'll always do that, but it was a sign of an honest guy who wasn't looking to take advantage of someone in a bind. If I lived in Bakersfield, this guy would be my regular mechanic. read more

I've been going to Benny for a couple years now. He is always very fair and a fraction of what everyone else charges. Very nice guy too.