NorCal Automotive is a gem of all gems in regards to auto care! I was from out of town, and my…read morevehicle had a serious engine issue that needed work promptly. One of the mechanics, Walker, went above and beyond to make sure my vehicle was well-taken care of and promptly fixed. He even came on an off day to hand over my car since I came form out-of-town on a day they were not open. Impeccable work, and Walker is a first-class mechanic! Scott

THE WORST!! This clown tried to charge me $2700.00, because my trucks def exhaust icon needed to be…read morereset. it was in idle. Said i had to pay him that $ because I couldn't get the truck out of his shop? So i got it towed to the Ford dealership down the street, and not problem he said it was for $2700.00. Complete shady business. NO GO!

This is my first negative review ever. These people are…read moreterrible. I made an appointment to have my car approved after being totaled and repaired. The state insists that you take it to an approved repair shop and have it pass brake and lights , etc. They told me it would be $350. My windshield needed repair and they failed my car because of it. (FYI, that could have informed immediately it couldn't pass unless the windshield was replaced) After returning to pick up my car. And getting the failed paperwork . They said that they could have my windshield repaired so it would pass. ( They charged me $400 plus tax) I made the appointment to have them fix the windshield. Again I brought my car in and waited. Once the windshield repair guy arrived he immediately declined to fix my windshield because it was too complicated. They then told me they would find another windshield repairman to my car. I waited two days no call. I then went to pacific in Arcata. Had my windshield repaired. Returned to Johnson's and they said it would be another $400. Because they would have to recheck everything. Of course I wasn't going to pay them another $400. I drove a block to Broadway and stopped at Broadway Automotive. They would only charge $250. I just believe in good customer service. I would never suggest anyone ever going to Johnson's auto for anything.

Fit me in for a smog check on a busy afternoon. I was in and out in 20 mins. Great service and…read morekind, professional staff. Highly recommend Johnson whenever you need a smog!

We had a terrible metal-on-metal scraping noise, from the passenger rear wheel, suddenly begin…read moreafter a stoplight while passing through Eureka, and it definitely didn't sound good. We pulled over and called our RV insurance, but while waiting for a callback, I started calling around town to see if anyone could help us sooner. It was already 3pm, and unfortunately every place I called told me to come back the next morning. Since we were just traveling through in our camper van, waiting wasn't really an option. We just wanted to safely continue on to our campsite. When I called Old Town Auto Service, they didn't hesitate at all, just told us to stop by and they'd take a look right away. We drove over, and they got our Promaster Solis Pocket up on the lift immediately! They quickly found the issue: a small rock had gotten wedged between the rotor and the heat shield. Simple fix, but a huge relief. We were in and out with the problem completely resolved before our RV insurance even called back to say they were still trying to find a technician for us. 5 stars all the way! The staff was friendly, the shop was clean, and they treated us with respect, even for such a small issue. It's a big deal to find a place willing to work on our van without hesitation. If you need anything in Eureka, I highly recommend.

I own a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. This car slowly became undrivable because it would start to shake and…read morevibrate like a can of bolts. I literally thought all four tires were coming off the car. I took the car to FOUR other repair shops, and NONE of them could figure out what was wrong, but they sure were able to charge me at least $150 per effort. THEN I TRIED OLD TOWN AUTO!!! Their tech drove it and figured it out immediately (sticky calipers, resulting in damage to the rotors). I've now driven the newly repaired car for over 500 miles without a single problem. THANK YOU, OLD TOWN AUTO!!!! They're the only repair shop that figured it out and fixed it. They're my go-to for now on for all my cars.

I scheduled a general inspection for 4/6/2022 to make sure my truck would be road-ready for some…read moreupcoming driving. I had brought my truck here previously on 9/2021 for an oil change. The employee informed me that at that time they would have done a full inspection and that it may not be necessary for me to spend the money to do it again. He checked how many miles I had left before I needed an oil change, and how many months before I needed an oil change. He said it was not necessary for me to do the inspection unless I wanted to, but it would save me $80 to wait until my truck needed an oil change. I think this shop cares more about return business than it does a short-term money-making scheme that tries to get people to pay for unnecessary work. I will continue to bring my truck here as long as I live in Arcata.

My Wife noticed that one of her tires had a low pressure warning light activated, so she pulled in…read moreto Neely Automotive in Arcata. The owner came out real quick-like and filled up the tire to the proper pressure. And he was happy to do it. Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

They are over priced almost criminal Got quote for easy…read morehitch instal and wiring I would supply part hitch and wiring kit. There labor was $630 compared to other shops at $150 Seams excessive and consumer gouging This was a no drill install There rip people off

The owners of this business are so awesome. My sister recommended them to my neighbors who were on…read morevacation. When their car broke down, they took it to pro Pacific auto repair, and pro Pacific went out of their way to help my neighbors and get them in their three sons all under the age of five back home. Can't recommend them highly enough.!!

When I was in need of service work on my Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax diesel, I came to see J B…read moredown at Humboldt Performance . Their prices are fair and their staff is very knowledgeable on all aspects of automotive repairs and service. The office gal greeted us with a smile and our experience was outstanding, highly recommended

They were super quick to respond always answered the phone and they fixed my truck really quick. I…read morehave a 99' 24v and they hit every problem on the head and got it fixed up in a day. Very thankful for this shop and I would go back with any problems I have in the future.

I told them what was wrong with my car and they got straight to it with a very competitive price…read moreand no upselling. They replaced a wheel bearing for me. at right around 350 bucks. It only took them a couple hours, they were very responsive and everything seems great so far

We have only lived in Humboldt for 3.5 years and luckily haven't had too many problems with our…read more2014 Equinox, but when we have, we have used Central Avenue Service Center. Unfortunately, we will no longer be using their services due to recently taking our car in not once, but twice for the same issue. Almost $900 later, the issue still remains which means we essentially threw our money down the drain. Literally the problem recurred the next day and is still happening. I've never had an issue before where a mechanic supposedly fixes a problem....yet the problem remains. Maybe I have been lucky? Anyway, we will be using a new mechanic from now on. Too bad! An offer of at least a partial refund would have been nice. All we got was an apology; which doesn't go too far these days. Oh well.

Nice selection of car goodies and parts Got a Noco…read morejumpstarter and it started one of my cars no problem

This newest auto parts store is a decent addition to our neighborhood for a national chain. The…read morestore is literally next door to the old O'Reillys store that's been here forever. This new construction building is large, brightly lit and the isles are very wide making it easy to move through the store even when busy. On my most recent visit I was swapping out a dead battery that I priced at their competition. I acquired a comparable battery with them and it was almost $30 less than their competitor. All the staff and managers I've dealt with on my couple of visits have all been professional and helpful. The shift manager on my battery trip actually helped me diagnose the problem by my symptoms description to him, and his knowledge base - I was able to not only save money by his advice and not buying unnecessary parts. Which he could have sold me if he had wanted to. I appreciate the honesty and professionalism he extended me. A national chain auto parts store that has brought a competitive edge to the local market here. Friendly, honest and professional with fair prices and a good selection of inventory. 4 Stars a decent addition to a once captive audience market 00636