We have taken our cars, a Honda Pilot and Infiniti G35, here for regular maintenance. Always a…read morequality job at a fair price and sensible suggestions for any other work needed. They have also been very helpful when we had a starting problem with the Honda. Took it in right away and fixed the issue (battery) by that same afternoon. Highly recommended!

If you have ever wanted to meet an honest mechanic, I know they are rare, you need to meet Corey…read moreand his amazing wife Julie. I can't believe that I've lived in Paso/Atascadero since 2012 and it took our family this long to find them. Both Julie and Corey (not sure on spelling) are sincere, reasonably priced and just easy going people. A local tire shop was changing my oil recently and said that I needed to replace my valve cover gasket because it was leaking AND they also said we needed to replace the drive belt. I thanked them for their notification and asked them to please just change the oil. I then contacted Julie at SMELTZER and she was able to schedule me in to see her hubby for a second opinion. My husband and I took our car to have Corey look at it. He looked at the engine and found nothing wrong with it. I was shocked by two things, shocked by his honesty when most other mechanics would tell you what best benefits their pocket books- but I was more shocked that a local tire shop in Paso Robles that we have trusted for many many years would try to take advantage of their customers like that. They have lost a customer and SMELTZER has earned a customer for life. Thank you for being a good human and not seeing people as dollar signs Mr & Mrs Smeltzer. I am also a local small business owner and I believe in earning my $$ honestly and with integrity. It's good to know that integrity still exists in this small town, thank you!

Called asking if they could fit me in for a smog. Was literally in and out of the place in 20…read moreminutes. The guys there were so kind and fantastic! I have nothing but kind words!

Send patrons quotes before they do the work Trey. $$$$$$$…read moreToo pricey I would have never had to work done had I known they were charging so much an hour for labor shame on you Trey

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

BEST SHOP EVER!!!!!!! EVER. I was in town for a bachelorette party when my check engine light…read moresuddenly came on in the middle of a 3-hour drive. I called in a panic with only about 45 minutes before I absolutely had to leave and asked if there was any chance they could work a miracle. They got my Jeep in immediately, diagnosed the issue as worn spark plugs, completed the repair, and had me back on the road in time. They truly saved the entire weekend. On top of the incredible service, everyone was so kind, reassuring, and personable during what could have been a really stressful situation. A huge thank you to Jesse and Nancy for going above and beyond. I can't recommend them enough!

Aps & more specifically Robert is amazing! I had a vehicle…read morethat had a "engine maintenance issue" signal pop up. Stopped in to see if they could help me at all- he wrote down the codes and even informed me that my vehicles make and model had a "campaign" for the specific issue as so many of us had this issue!! He quoted me for that specific issue & even quoted me for a battery because thats also going to need replaced. His quotes are also significantly more lower priced than the dealership itself. Highly highly recommend & will be telling everyone I know to take their vehicles there!!

Went to Jeff's for a required DMV Smog test. The shop was clean, everyone polite. Fair price for…read morework performed.

Fair, fast and functional. Smog check on a 1999 vehicle was…read morehandled promptly and at a fair price. Highly recommend.

BEWARE!!! IT'S NOT MIKE HOWE'S ANY MORE!…read more I USED to take my car to Mike because he was the most honest mechanic I've ever known. Unfortunately, Mike Howe sold the place to a guy named Obeleo, who I learned is not as honest and upstanding as Mike Howe was. Here's what happened: I brought my car in because the engine light was on, the windshield washers stopped working and the battery was dead. I was charged $119.86 each to diagnose the three problems I brought it in for. I didn't have them fix the windshield washers. They replaced the battery and said that the new Battery took care of the Engine Light because the code was from low voltage. Total cost was $642.82. On the way home, the Engine Light is still on. I brought it back to "Mike Howe's Automotive" the next morning and complained. The new Owner, Obeleo tells me that he's going to have to tear into the thing to diagnose what the problem is. I then asked if the $119.86 I had already paid to diagnose the Engine Light would be applied to this job, he said no. He said that the Engine Code he's getting now is different than the engine code he got yesterday, so he wants me to pay the $119.86 again to diagnose the problem I already paid him to fix yesterday. The problem for Obeleo is, I have a FIXD auto diagnostic tool that shows a readout of the Engine Light error code history. The P1004 error code has been appearing since April. It shows that code also appeared when he ran the first diagnostic test. He's now claiming that code didn't appear until I took the car home. I have proof of the contrary. I will never bring my car to Mike Howe's Automotive again. It's sad these guys are dragging Mike Howe's name and reputation through the dirt.

Great repairs topped off with excellent service…read more I was having this terrible sound coming out of my front wheel. Took it in. Sue at the front desk was awesome, caring and very helpful. I did not get to Meet Mike but I saw him working hard in the garage bay. Got my truck back and it sounds awesome. I dread any problems with my car, but I feel good knowing I now have such a great place to take it if I ever have a issue. Would recommend to anyone..

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.

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