I've been coming to Carcanix faithfully for over four years now. Joel & all the guys are amazing!! Joel hands down is truthful and honest about what NEEDS to be done on your vehicle and what you don't need to spend your money on!! He's earned my business over and over and will continue too! I would definitely recommend Carcanix for all your vehicle service needs. read more

Had an ignition switch issue, called Joel and he told me to bring it on in. Diagnosed on the spot, ordered and was done in no time! Always a pleasure working with you gentlemen, thank you. Highly recommended mechanic! read more

These guys came through clutch, when I needed it most. I stopped in toward the end of a workday, for a quick fix, that will lead too a follow on repair. Joel and his crew took a look at out and hooked me up, at what I thought to be a fair price. Only reason I don't give five stars is that it was just an in and out transaction. I would like to do more business with them first, and I will. ***I will most likely update to five stars as I continue to do business with them. *** read more

It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust and these guys are outstanding. They've done work for me 3 times so far and I'll keep coming back. Most places are constantly offering upsells and encouraging you to do more work than is necessary. Not these guys. They tell you what you need to know and let you make the decision. read more

Thanks to the other Yelpers, ShOUT OuT to you for leaving a review... I decided to begin taking my car to Carcanix last year after reading a lot of them. Joel & the guys there are the real deal. Old school deal. Honest. Humble. Authentic. Caring. Considerate. All of the qualities that I so often see companies lacking, these guys GO Above & Beyond! It's not like you even have to ask for it,... exceptional customer service is their standard. I appreciate that Joel always gives me options with the pros & cons, I never felt pressure to make a decision and I like that he accommodated his recommendations based off my needs at the time. Mostly I am grateful for the safety I felt moving across state. I brought my car in for some major work and told Joel my intentions to move and with a quick turn around he had my car in tip top shape. Moving is stressful enough so to feel a sense of ease & safety as I drove off was very significant to me. read more

I would like any& every persons to know that Joel and his crew are a truly God send to the average joe.They do a fabulous job, and you get it done right.They worked on both of my cars from a 2002 dodge to our 2015 Nissan Altima. I WILL NOT EVER TAKE MY CAR TO ANYONE ELSE PERIOD!!! Very Honest group of guys,that deserve alot! YOU WILL HAVE MY BUSINESS, THANKS SO MUCH!DON'T TAKE MY WORD GO SEE FOR YOUR SELF, AN YOU WILL SAY THE SAME!!!carcanix read more

What a joy to take my car to an honest, professional and kind auto shop. Thank you Joel! You have a customer for life! Marilyn read more

I had the pleasure of working with owner Joel and tech Robert when I brought in my car, and I can't recommend this place highly enough! Joel is committed to transparent, honest communication with his customers, and I feel confident he is not trying to trick me into paying for unnecessary repairs. Joel is a wealth of information on anything car related, and I'll be sure to have him check out any used car I consider buying in the future. read more

Carcanix saved me big and showed the value of finding an honest Auto repair place. I had taken my son's car to Pep Boys for an oil change. Pep Boys gave me a list of things that needed to be fixed including replacing my Lower Control Arms. Bushings were torn Pep Boys said. I took my car to Carcanix. Carcanix checked the car out and said I did not need the repairs - Just something to keep an eye on a year from now. Thank You Carcanix - you are the only place I will ever take my cars going forward....Customer for life. read more

Honest, accomplished, accurate diagnosis and estimates, timely, AND friendly! What more could you want from a car mechanic? Finding trustworthy, honest, personal service is rare these days and that's what we encountered with Joel. We've taken our vehicles to Joel a few times now, always with the same terrific result: accurate diagnosis, good work and a fair price. Add Joel's friendly, efficiency and it doesn't get any better! I don't know anyone who doesn't have a horror story with a mechanic which makes trying someone new a real concern. Carcanix has made those worries a thing of the past for us. Thanks so much! read more

Carcanix is one my favorite place I would love to go there for any repair , reasonable price and good job , Joel is very Smart mechanic to diagnositc , very honest person , he knows what is doing . He saved me $2000 compare to dealer , we use him to fix our business vehicles he is very patient and honest . thanks for Carcanix read more

Joel is a great guy... Brought in my RAV 4, and I originally thought the transmission needed work given that two different garages stated that the transmission required replacement (approximately $3,000). Joel examined the car and recommended that ONLY the spark plugs and the coils needed replacement. Saved a ton of money, and the car works like new... Will definitely bring all my cars here for servicing! Joel is very honest... read more

Joel has been my mechanic for years now. He's always quick, helpful and honest. There is no other mechanic I trust. He's the best!

This place is AMAZING! Great and speedy service. :) being ayoung women I often get schwindled and have FINALLY found someone I can trust! I won't be going anywhere else but here! :) read more

Now I am no mechanic nor car enthusiast so I definitely don't know much about cars. Because of my lack of knowledge, I have been taken advantage of many times from mechanics who would tell me that my car was in need of major repairs every time I went in for a simple oil change. After getting referred here by a good friend of mine, I can only say that Joel, the owner of Carcanix is by far the most trustworthy person any one could go to for repairs as well as questions on cars. After dropping by for an oil change, he looked over my car parts briefly and was impressed with how well maintained it was and when he saw the previous oil filter that was used in my car, he was very disappointed on how poor quality it was especially after I told him how much I had paid. He did not make any attempt to sell unnecessary parts. Instead, he gave me a little education on how certain parts function as well as their life spans which give me a general idea of when I should replace certain parts. Really helpful as it allows me to do budget planning the next time I need to go in for repairs. As for the wait, it may take some time since it is a small shop with no more than three employees on duty. It his highly recommended that you schedule an appointment at least a week in advance. The wait may be long but they accommodate it by making sure nothing goes wrong with the repairs as well as provide a stack of DVDs (actual movies) to watch while you wait. Generally, your repairs should be done way before you reach halfway of whatever movie you watch unless you are getting extensive work done that requires hours of labor. read more

These guys are awesome. Took care of me same day I called for an appt and even managed to provide service during my lunch break! Super friendly, didn't try to sell me anything, and I will be happy to return as well as bring my second car here too! Thanks guys! read more

Sick of being screwed over by mechanics? Sick of wasting money? Sick of being treated like crap by mechanics because you are a woman? WELL look no further. Joel is amazing. I had an issue with my car that another mechanic couldn't properly diagnose and Joel not only figured out the problem within 5 minutes, he fixed the car and had it back to me super quick and at a very reasonable price! My car now drives better than when I bought it used. I am so thankful that I found a mechanic that is honest, fast, and affordable. i highly recommend Carcanix!! read more

This should serve as two 5 star reviews because my family has been with Joel twice already. Finding a trustworthy and reliable mechanic is tough. Finding one who is also personable and friendly is even more challenging. Joel and his staff are that and more. Our first experience with Joel was with my brother-in-law's vehicle, an older vehicle that posed a number of issues in the past. Though he was quoted hundreds more by both dealership and other private mechanics, Joel was able to do the job right for a lesser cost and without my brother-in-law having to negotiate/haggle. My second experience with Joel was my own. My car needed repair. Admittedly, Joel was the first person I contacted. A prudent decision. He treated me with respect, just like he would his own mother - I've witnessed that first hand and she's a sweet lady. The job was done in less time than another had stated (I did my research) and I'm happy to say that my car is in functioning order. He did give me a lesser rate for their typical hourly labor charge - it appears he does what he can where he can. All in all, I'm thrilled to say that I'm just another one of those happy customers of Joel's. I don't know what else to add to his already unsurpassed reviews but that he works honestly, a rarity in his industry. He and his staff's good work is evident. Go to Carcanix. Simple. read more

Joel took car of my high mileage truck, it had severe overheating issues beyond just replacing the thermostat. He and his staff got the back my truck up and running again. He took the time to show me the work that had been done and explain what was going wrong with my truck. Super friendly seems to really care about his clientele. Honest and dependable this'll be my new mechanic shop. read more

I hate to play into the stereotype that women don't know anything about cars...but I seriously don't know anything about cars. And I don't care to. This is a VERY BAD thing because that means I'm at risk of getting ripped off in a major way. The last mechanic I took my VW to told me that it was going to be around $4000 to repair. I took it to Joel and his boys at Carcanix to get a second opinion and walked out of there having only paid a $620 bill and my car runs beautifully. These guys are so amazing, so friendly and they DON'T nickel and dime you for every stupid little thing like every single other mechanic will. Super trustworthy, honest and with a really cool personality, Joel has a customer for life. Thanks again for everything you guys did for me, I'll see you soon! xo read more

As a young woman with limited car knowledge, I dreaded taking my car to the mechanic--UNTIL I met Joel and his team. When the Mercedes dealership estimated $5000 in transmission repairs, I asked Joel for a second opinion. After looking my car over, Joel explained every detail of the necessary repairs in terms even I understood. A couple days later--not weeks as Mercedes predicted--my car was repaired to PERFECTION and my C320 now drives like new! Best of all, Joel charged pennies on the dollar compared to Mercedes. From the mechanical acumen and the HONEST diagnosis to the reasonable prices, Carcanix is a pleasure to visit. I will never take my car to another mechanic! read more

I own a 2008 VW GLI. Just this week I took it for it's 80k maintenance which included a transmission service. My car has never ran this smooth. There was a strange vibration in the tires that Joel and his team fixed. These guys are great, they take pride in their work and know their stuff. This reminds me of the small mom and pops shop of the 60's with great customer service and suburb quality care. read more

Had to take car in because it didn't pass smog. They got me right in and fixed the issue......again, at a very reasonable price. Have two more cars to take in for general maintenance. I trust this shop and the owner. I will NEVER go back to the dealer for service! read more

Best shop around. They did my transmission flush and fill and because of a time delay that was out of their control they gave me a deal on the labor. Was half the cost of the Nissan dealer. Good shop and very Honest. read more

Carcanix is great! I've taken my three cars there for service. Joel explains everything about the service on my car and gives me a few choices on how to fix them. His pricing is very reasonable and I can trust him. Thanks Joel and staff! read more

I recently purchased a new vehicle from an independent seller and took it to Carcanix for a full check up. Not only was Joel and his team able to tell me that the vehicle would be well suited for my needs, but they squeezed me in at the last minute of the day - even after quitting time - so that I could purchase the vehicle first thing in the morning. They are dedicated to their profession and making sure that you drive away better than when you came in. Joel is really exceptional at communicating to you what the needs are of the vehicle so that you can understand it. He is also in tune to your financial range of repairs and will look at all options before settling for a more expensive part. As I stated before, I will bring any vehicle I own into this shop - I know I will be well taken care of. read more

This is the best place. They give me options on what can be done on my car with real solid information about pros and cons. The work they have done is really good. My engine purrs like new. read more

Hard working honest automobile shop. I take several cars to Cacanix often. The service has always been excellent. The owner always explains what work had been done in detail. Price seems reasonable. These guys are very friendly and professional,. I always enjoy taking my vehicles to Carcanix. read more

My experience was awesome. The owner took time to explain the logistics of routers and brakes. Its always a breathe of fresh air to recieve honest service. So often businesses are seeking to maximize their profit by up selling. But not here. He even went so far as to tell me if my car didnt drive how I expected it to, he would give me discount on the router replacement. I definitely recommend thos place and will return in the future. read more

JOEL JOEL JOEL!! You are THE BEST! Hands down the BEST SERVICE! He is SUPER honest, down to earth, and doesn't recommend anything other than what is REALLY needed to be done with my car. His price is VERY reasonable and he went ABOVE and BEYOND for me. He dropped me off back to work, dropped my car off at my work when the work was done, and just told me to just swing by his shop when I get off to pay my bill. WOW! WHAT A GREAT SERVICE!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! My prius sounds and drives better. This will be my NEW car repair shop go to place FOREVER! read more

These guys are the best! Very honest and trustworthy. Went above and beyond. And they got me back on the road super fast. Wish I lived here so y'all could be my mechanics. Big thanks to Joel and Robert! read more

These guys are great. I used to go to Gold River Auto and compared to them I got so much more feedback on the condition of the vehicle. They uncovered some serious issues. The rates are affordable and worth the quality of the work. Keep these guys in business! read more

Brought my Audi TT in. Great service at a great price. I have recommended friends and family to Joel. Great guy and a great experience. Thanks so much! read more

Called in a day before inquiring about break services. My front right brake had started going bad (Squealers started sounding) and me being me, not knowledgeable about cars, panicked. Joel said tldr, I was good for a day, maybe two based on my driving habits. He asked every little detail of my car, if it had a sun roof, this kind of console etc. IT was awesome. He even asked me what kind of brakes I wanted because I told him I liked driving around, just I know nothing about cars. So he explained every thing I had questions about with examples of old parts laying around the shop. It was awesome. There was even wifi in the shop so I could keep working/talk to the guys. Best mechanic I've had to date. read more

Thank you Joel for the friendly service and reasonable pricing! I was back on the road before I knew it.

At times, it seems impossible to find a trustworthy mechanic's shop. However, I have found that Carcanix is a trustworthy mechanic's shop. Joel, the owner, is a fantastic person and will not take advantage of you. He does honest work and will not bill for unnecessary repairs/work. Beyond the honestly, the prices at Carcanix is very reasonable. My go to place for any car repairs. read more

I can tell... Joel who Carcanix's owner is a awesome mechanic and very kind. Also he is an honesty man. If you have a car trouble, you bring your car there... you'll never regret it. read more

Joel and team are A-#1 mechanics! Professional, truthful and hard working. Will always return and will always recommend.

If your are looking for that one person/ shop who will take care of your car and anything car related this is the place to go. Joel is great and you can talk to him about repairs or even on purchasing a used/ new vehicle Joel the owner will advise and give you his automotive expertise to make a good decision. If you are not sure about a quote on your repair I would definitely bring it here to get a second opinion. read more

I have been searching for a good independent shop for our BMW. Well, Carcanix is it! Honest advice, fair prices, great workmanship, and a friendly staff. Our car has not run this well in a long time. Thanks! read more