I needed a second opinion on my my car after I was told by the dealer that I needed an expensive repair. I read the reviews about Cabot Auto and went there. I cannot say enough how nice everyone was. After a thorough inspection Gary told me that the repair was not needed but he will keep an eye on it next time I come for regular maintenance. So refreshing to have someone you can trust and is so pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend Cabot Auto. Thanks Gary and Tina. read more

Honest advice from Gary. Advised that all is ok and I need not spend any money for a repair.

Excellent service and good pricing. I'll definitely be back. My new local mechanic for all my automotive needs.

They are the absolute best! They are honest fair and one of the shops that wants to fix your car and not have it come back for those issues. They always take care of my family vehicles like we are their family. It is refreshing to have a shop you can trust. I send everyone I know to them and I know they will be taken care of. read more

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The owner Shannon runs such a great place for a quick smog. They always get it down fairly quickly and have very good pricing. I would recommend to everyone who needs a smog, especially if you forgot and only have a day or two left before registration. We always come back to see Shannon and each time has been efficient and quick. read more

Gary and Tina (and staff) are the best auto service around, period. They treat you fairly and do not try to do repairs that aren't necessary. They actually try to save you money. I've been using them since I moved into the area for all our service needs. We have two German cars - you can decide which two brand you think I have - but they service them ALL. Do NOT go the dealership - come here first. I hesitate to give them such good review because it means they will become even busier lol. Just try them. You will get your vehicle running right for the right price. read more

I was referred to Cabot my a coworker and will be forever grateful. Very honest mechanic that I plan to utilize for servicing my car for years to come! read more

Gary, the owner, is an extremely honest and reliable mechanic. I highly appreciate them for squeezing me in during a busy time, seriously thank you. This is the only mechanic I have ever trusted within a day of meeting him, his words are genuine, and I will only trust him to work on my car from now on. Don't go anywhere else, seriously don't. These people actually care about your car. read more

Great place to bring your car vary professional they did a great job on My car. Finally I found a place to bring My car that I trust read more

My family has been trusting our vehicles to Gary for years and years. Now that three of my sons are grown (and they now pay for repairs themselves), they still take their cars to Gary because they know they can trust him. A year or so ago I referred two of my friends who have Jeeps like mine, and they can't say enough about how well they are treated. So far Gary has worked on our Mercedes, Expedition, Infinity, Jetta and Jeeps. Fair and honest! read more

Amazing service and most of all, honesty! They spent hours searching for a sound I occasionally heard. From my own research I believed it to be the wheel bearing which they agreed was most likely it. I was fully ready to pay for this expensive repair on my vehicle but after they spent the entire morning inspecting and testing the vehicle, they did not believe this was the issue anymore as there was no sound during the inspection. They called me back to the shop and said "they didn't believe it was the bearing and to bring the vehicle back if the sound returns". I pulled out my wallet to pay for the inspection and he just handed me my keys and said "we didn't fix anything so why would I charge you". In disbelieve I started to walk to the car waiting for him to say "just kidding" and tackle me. This kind of customer service, honesty and integrity is unheard of nowadays. But they did gain a customer for life! To give an example of typical shops. South County Lexus (not typical but high end) assumed ball joints were causing some shake in my Lexus. They charged me $1500 for the repair and an oil change but it didn't fix anything. I believe they knew they didn't fix it because they said " if it still shakes a bit you need hub centric rings for your wheels" which I got but the problem remained. So I basically paid $1500 for an oil change and a loaner car for a day. read more

I don't know why it has taken me so long to write a review as I have been coming to Cabot Auto for years for a number of reasons: namely their integrity, awesome service and the fact that they only recommend services that your vehicle needs. Gary and Tina treat everyone like family and will do their best to get you back on the road quickly and efficiently. This is the only place I trust for my mechanical needs read more

So appreciative of this company for squeezing me in at a busy time. I was amazed at how quickly they were able to repair my car and get it running again. Tina was so kind and helpful during the entire process. I'll definitely be sure to head here for all my future auto repair needs. read more

Was doing a multi-year preventive to get my 2005, 190k mile Durango up to snuff for a long ski trips future. Had a scare of a possible head gasket leak due to gunk on inside of oil filler cap. Got a diagnosis clearing a hydrocarbon leak into the coolant, and a recommendation not to pull the heads but rather to try a coolant sealer treatment. $300. Beyond, was told that my warped exhaust manifolds could be examined and possibly fixed just by replacing broken mounting bolts. They had been broken since about 2009! And a prior mechanic had given up in 2012 :( A factory quality issue on these hemis. Got the car back with fixed bolts. What a relief not to hear that clack clack noise on startup anymore. Also had water pump replaced, plugs replaced. So...got about 19mpg at 80mph on a 1400 mile r/t to Utah. I feel confident in the truck (it sounding smooth again is a confidence builder!) I will be going back when I need more service. I felt consulted every step of the way (granted that I live close and dropped by twice). I felt they were aiming to fix real problems, that needed to be fixed, in the most cost effective way. read more

I am very picky about mechanics, I don't know a lot about cars but I do know about having a good mechanic. I had the same mechanic since I started driving and my mom used the same mechanic for over 30 years. So when I moved from Azusa to Mission Viejo, finding a good mechanic was on the top of my list. I tried a couple before I came to Cabot Auto Services and found my new mechanic. Gary & his staff are honest, helpful and great people. They don't try to rip you off with prices or things you don't need. Is it crowded, yes but that's because they are so good and trustworthy here. It's worth the wait. I usually try and call ahead and see what day would be good to bring it in and then leave my car or my husband's car there for the day so when they can get to it, they get to it. I rather do that and know that the mechanic working on my car is reliable and knowledgeable then go to a empty place where my car will be done quicker. read more

This place was so wonderful, I got a quote through Yelp and they responded quickly and promptly providing me the next available time slot. I easily booked with one click through that link and went in the following week. My car needed the front bearings replaced and it was SO LOUD like an airplane. They were so great, got the work done quickly and didn't try and bother me or pressure me to get anything else done as its hard enough these days to pay for the minimum we need. They were so kind and friendly, I will 100% be back for any work that my car needs. Lastly, it was just the husband, wife and son running this place and they do great. My car is so quiet now, its heavenly !! Thank you so much! read more

Cabot Auto - Gary & Tina are amazing. We relocated to the area and Cabot was referred to us by a friend. They are honest, fair and go above and beyond to assist. They have worked on our GMC, Audi and Porsche Hybrid. They even helped figure out our next car, a Mercedes, which they will also be taking care of when needed. If there were 10 stars, that is what they would get by me. We need more family owned, solid people in our community and world like Tina and Gary. read more

I'm taking my second car there to be serviced. My first car was a 2002 Land Rover Discovery and now I'm having my 2017 Bolt EV brake fluid exchanged, something the dealership recommended but they were going to charge me 70% more. read more

Honest and accurate. I have recommended them to several friends over the years. I trust that they can and will fix the problem and not try to up-sell me on unneeded repairs. read more

These guys run a super-clean shop and their workmanship reflects the same ethos. My regular, hometown mechanic couldn't do the job, and I'm so glad to have been referred here while traveling. Cabot did the required repairs at a fair price. I left feeling more confident about my ride than I had in months. Many weeks later I called back to ask about the diagnostics codes, and Randy went the extra mile to pull my file and call me back with the information. I just wish I lived closer so Cabot could work on my car all the time. They are excellent craftsmen and very good at proactively communicating every step along the way. read more

I can understand now why this place has nothing but 5 star reviews! All I needed was a tail & license plate light replaced and a front license plate installed; no appointment. Was in around 8:15 and was out by 9:00! Better yet, I was only charged for the parts. Talk about an honest mechanic! I couldn't wait to come home and write a review! Gary is super-nice, and I can't imagine going anywhere else from now on. Thank you, Cabot Auto Service and thank you, Yelp reviewers! read more

Rarely do I write reviews, but I felt compelled after doing some car maintenance at Cabot. Wonderful wonderful honest people run this place. Went for a standard oil change; the guy helping me out did all the maintenance checks, pointing out certain things that might need some work after a certain number of estimated miles. He was pretty honest in saying I had a problem with an axle, but wouldn't need to do anything for maybe another 3,000 miles or so - and he knew I wasn't from around the place since I had told him I drove cross-country there. He even told me how to change my own air filter on my own without paying any more money for future maintenance! read more

Thank you Randy, Gary, and Tina!! What a pleasure it is to have trustworthy, honest, and just a great overall experience in a not so pleasant situation of having your vehicle fixed. You 3 helped me the entire way through getting my Cadi back to driving so much better. I am so glad my friend Kim told me about you. It's VERY hard finding a reputable company these days and I'm certainly glad I found you. read more

This place is awesome. Honest mechanic! They were so helpful and they gave me a ride home with my child. Helped me hook up my car seat into their 2 door courtesy car. Will write more when I have time... read more

Since my first time to Cabot Auto, I have been back twice and would give them 10 stars every time if I could. First, my clutch burnt out leaving me stranded at midnight after work. I had it towed and used their overnight drop. I left my key with a note about the problem and got a call back first thing in the morning. They had it back to me the next day running smoother than ever and ended up under their original estimate. A couple of days ago, my brake line ruptured suddenly and I barely got it there before they were closed for the day-and I mean by barely 2 minutes. I didn't have to worry about feeling rushed because they are SO nice. They really took the time to listen to my concerns and small talk a bit while they have it a quick once over before I left. I knew it was tight scheduling, but I asked if it was possible to have it done the next day because my work schedule stars at 4:30am and I didn't want to inconvenience my fiance by getting dropped off more than was necessary. They made it happen without even a question or an ounce of hesitation. I simply will not take my car anywhere else. Period. read more

First of all I don't write many reviews, but the word needs to get out they are fantastic. I entered the lobby and Gary was super friendly, he took a quick look at my car as I explained the problem. He quoted me a good price, I know cause I got another quote previously. He took my car into service right on the spot, ordered the parts and his wife drove me home!! They called in the afternoon as promised and I was picked up, my car was ready to roll. Do yourself a favor, stop on in, they do great work and treat you very well. I also think it's important to support the local shops vs. all the chains! read more

As we were on our way down to Irvine, decided to squeeze in our transmission service also. Most auto shop don't take afternoon appointments, but they were so accommodating. And to think we were 30mins late.... Gary and his wife still welcomed us. Gary took the time to share with us how often we should get our transmission serviced, and he was also kind enough to check my bumper, as I had alittle fender bender earlier that day. I really appreciate their work. Honest mechanics are so hard to come by these days. If I do live around the area, I'm sure this will be my go-to place for any car work. read more

Excellent! Very personable, highly skilled, extremely fair. I now have a mechanic in southern OC where I can be confident to go to, Gary rocks! Timing belt, coolant system, valve cover gaskets, brakes, oil changes, wipers, ... Everything. I am free from the dealer service department! read more

Gary and Tina were the best...just excellent...so incredibly helpful, personable, and concerned for my well being...wish i lived near them for all my car repair needs!!! They were the happiest of discoveries after a horrible experience with a tow truck driver/insurance company blunder...meant to be is all I can say!! The universe was definitely looking out for me when I found them!! Thank you Gary and Tina you are both beautiful people and Lifesavers in my opinion!! A truly HONEST mechanic!!!!!! :) Rick Wilmouth, Ontario CA p.s. thank you for keeping customer service/small business alive...happy Mother's Day Tina!!!! :) read more

Incredible service at incredible prices. Highly recommended! I've serviced multiple cars here and have been very happy with their work.

Love these guys, used them again for my sons 2001 Toyota 4Runner. Had to replace timing belt. I didn't feel like they nickel and dined me. Gary explained everything to me. No price gouging. They gave me a quote and even called me to confirm cost when they had to replace another part. HONEST mechanics here. We are clients for life!! read more

So thankful to have found Cabot Auto Service! Finally someone I can trust when it comes to cars. They tell it like it is and don't push you into unnecessary work or expense. They fixed my daughter's Mazda up for a long road trip and I have complete peace of mind knowing that Randy and Gary have personally overseen the repairs. I have since recommended Cabot Auto to my friends and they too are super impressed with the integrity and quality of the work performed here on their vehicles. It's located in the same center as The Camp Transformation Center of which I also speak very highly of. read more

Great service! Super friendly! They are so accommodating and helpful. They didn't try to sell me on anything just good old fashioned honest service. They charged me $100 less than other quotes for my BMW. I will be going here for all my cars from now on. read more

These guys Randy and Gary run a top-notch shop and I am delighted to have found them. Great repairs and maintenance, from making appointments to handling questions and explaining the condition of your car. read more

Finding a good mechanic can be a scary task--especially if you're like me and know absolutely nothing about cars. It's almost as bad as going to the dentist... you just NEVER know when you're being taken advantage of... not here. Gary and Tina are wonderful--along with the rest of the staff (very helpful and friendly). I've been here a couple times and have never felt more comfortable when dealing with "car things". They are hard workers and do a great job of turning a not-so-enjoyable process into a better one. You won't be disappointed! read more

Thank you Patrick for getting me in right away and being honest about the work needed. It is truly appreciated! I am going to refer you guys to anyone I know. Thanks again! read more

Just love this place. Randy is so pleasant and helpful. They never recommend unnecessary repairs like most places. We take all of our cars to them. read more

Just awesome guys. They'll not do any work on your car unless it's absolutely necessary, and even then, they give you options. Gary and Randy are just terrufic guys who will treat you like family. I'm so happy to have found a trustworthy mechanic. read more

I needed to get my truck ready for a two-week adventure in Baja. I told Gary to look at the truck thoroughly because I was going to be traveling solo in the middle-of-nowhere deep, remote Baja. I basically gave him a blank check and completely trusted him. He looked it over and said I only needed an oil change and a brake job (both of which I already knew I needed). Gary is very nice and professional. You can tell when talking with him that he is honest and trustworthy. It's really nice to have a mechanic you can trust. Now if I could only find a trustworthy dentist!!! read more

There is barely any parking spaces & I almost got hit by two cars in their tiny driveway area (one being their tow truck guy) he saw me pulling into a space and took the spot for himself. The office was packed.. although there were only 3 people waiting for one person to get off the phone. It was chaos & I was only there for ten minutes. I stood there and waited to speak to the assistant but the line was so stagnant that I left. I was not greeted or simply smiled at. I don't see how this place has 5 stars. read more