My car broke down two hours away, so I had it towed to Dave Foltz Automotive because of a previous good experience I had here. Once again, Jorge came through for me and had my car running the very next morning! The one thing that is so important is Trusting your mechanic! I totally trust this company and rest assured, you can too!! Ruben G. read more

If you're in or near Paso Robles Ca, and need honest and fair automotive service, skip the rest and go to Dave Foltz! Visiting from out of town and had brake concerns (wobbles and burning smell)...they checked my brakes and had me out in 15 minutes (brakes were in good condition and didn't need work) Thanks Dave Foltz Automotive for the great service! read more

I have been taking my vehicles to Jorge (the owner of Dave Foltz Automotive) for the last 5-6 years after a recommendation from a neighbor. Jorge's crew does excellent mechanical work, are very efficient and Jorge is honest and his prices very reasonable. He never tries to 'upsell' me by recommending extra work or parts and is a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended. read more

My family has been going to Dave Foltz Automotive since Dave was the owner We've never been steered wrong by Dave or now Jorge - our dumpy cheap cars... that's a different story! Jorge is honest and exceptionally reliable, and he ALWAYS gives us the best price in town. We kept some real beaters alive through thick and thin with Jorge. Close to 200k on a Taurus? Only with a GREAT mechanic! Oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, timing belts, roaters, interior knobs, headlights, all sorts of mystery clunks-he's fixed it all. Jorge is awesome - take your car. read more

Trustworthy, fair, and friendly. The only place we take our cars! Would recommend to everybody

Jorge, the owner of the shop was so helpful. Our van's alternator needed replaced and we need to check out of our hotel by 11:30am. We took the van there at 8:30am and it was done in less than 2 hours. And the price is very reasonable. Highly recommend his service. read more

Was on a day trip with my family when a loud rattling noise came from the back of the car. Even though it was less than an hour until closing Rafa was more than happy to help figure out what the issue was. He quickly identified the issue and applied a fix that got us back on the road! Thank you so much Rafa, you saved the day! read more

Very busy place so could not get to repair immediately but we felt work was done well and price fair.

Excellent service and employees. Very helpful and informative. Honest and very fair pricing

Dave Foltz Automotive has 100% satisfied all our family's car repair needs for years. Service is friendly, timely and thorough. They know what they're doing and charge less than everyone else. Much appreciation to Jorge, who once again took great care of my car read more

I was referred to Jorge, new Owner, by a local. My car was using a lot of oil and I assumed the worse. After Getting my car checked out by Jorge, he found that I was over due for an oil change and that's it! He had my fresh oil changed and I was out of there in about 1-hour. Make sure you make an appointment for best and easiest service! I had some wiper blades that he installed for me too....he didn't charge extra for that!! Thanks Jorge.....see you in 7500 miles! Ruben G. read more

Jorge is simply the best! This business is very honest and fair which is all you can ask for in automotive repair. Sometimes repairs are hard to diagnose. I would highly recommend Jorge and his team!! read more

My car wouldn't start. They found the problem fast. It was my fuel pump. They had my car ready for me quickly.

I've been coming here for over 10 years. First when Dave owned it and now with Jorge at the helm, this place is still better than any else. Honest and real service. These guys go out of their way every time top make sure my car gets what it needs, and no more, at the best price possible. In recent years it's gotten busier and busier, so call ahead and schedule a drop-off time. Jorge will treat you right. I can't tell you how many times I thought I needed something done and was told 'nope, you're good for now, save your money' or 'this part was manufactured poorly, we called the manufacturer and checked on warrenty and recall and it's their fault, we fixed it, replaced it, and charged them, you're good' or other variations on the same theme. These guys are awesome, don't be put off by the out of the way location, or the huge amount of cars sitting around...this place is the real local deal. Truth be told, any more clients and they'll be too busy to look at my car next time, but gosh dang if the wait is always worth it. read more

I was in town just for a few days and went over a bump too hard. My splash guard/shield fell off and was hanging on by a thread. Drove over to Dave Foltz and they immediately took it off so I could continue on my way. Great guy, so helpful! read more

I have been going to Dave Foltz Automotive for over 6 years and I will continue to come here as long as I have vehicles needing service. Jorge, the owner, is an honest and ethical mechanic. All of the mechanics are friendly and knowledgeable as well. As a female who does not always understand car repair lingo, I feel comfortable when I come here that I am getting what I need and at a reasonable cost. Jorge has owned this shop for many years, but I like that he left the name as the previous name to ensure consistency. If you are looking for a mechanic shop you can trust, this is the place for you. read more

Thank You Jorge you saved us. We were visiting from out of town from Sacramento. My niece's car started vibrating and had to be fixed or the problem would damage the engine. We found Jorge at the shop but the shop was closed (day after Thanksgiving). He repaired her car and within minutes we were back on the road!!! She made it to LA and back to Sac!!! Thank you so much Jorge!!! read more

This company has been recommended by all my friends, family and coworkers. Very prompt & professional service by Jorge and his entire team. If you want an honest work done for your car with integrity & a solid reputation go here!!! read more

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I love that Dave Foltz Auto is responsive and reliable. I appreciate the professional service and I've been able to trust his opinion. Excellent service! Highly recommend- we've been taking our cars in for years. Thank you! read more

They are amazing! I was on my way to Vegas and my AC stopped working! I called George and he told me to stop by and he would check it out. George was not there when I arrived but his mechanics took my truck in immediately and diagnosed the problem and had me out the door within 45 minutes! Great shop and amazing talented mechanics! read more

I was traveling and felt like my oil was low, so I googled the nearest mechanic. I pulled in without an appointment to a very busy shop. He came over and I asked if he wouldn't mind checking my oil, without any hesitation he jumped right in there and popped thehood. I was 2 quarts low, but was able to get a oil next-door and get back on my way. Thankful there are people out there that are kind and helpful! read more

Highest quality in every area!! From diagnosing to fixing to customer service all around top notch best. I had a problem with my car 10 different mechanics looked at it and misdiagnosed it I spend so much money with these mechanics that didn't even fix the problem they just replaced parts that didn't need to be replaced. Jorge figured out what the problem was and fixed it haven't had a problem with my car since. I don't even live in Paso Robles but I don't mind the long drive cuz I know I'm going to get quality service with somebody who really knows about cars and knows what he's doing. After having so many bad experiences with other mechanics getting overcharged getting parts replaced that didn't need to be replaced misdiagnosing the problem Jorge has taking the stress out of car maintenance and fixing he's a genius , and also a very genuine person, if I could give him 10 Stars I would even a hundred he's just the best!! read more

5 stars for honesty, integrity and service! Our car broke down on 101 and we looked up local options and Dave Foltz came up with the best yelp reviews and I see why. We were worried that we'd get taken advantage of being out of town-ers but that wasn't the case. Jorge helped us and quickly diagnosed the problem and explained it to me. A few hrs to fix and a very reasonable price. Thank you, Jorge! read more

Great mom and pop shop! Jorge was so friendly and helpful. After having gone to a Toyota dealership in SLO and a couple Firestones to have my car checked out (vibrating when accelerating), they all balanced my car, and couldn't figure it out or suggest ways to fix it. Jorge got me in the same day, and told me that it was the front axle that was causing the problems. He called me after he replaced the left front axle, and told me that the car was still having issues, but he thinks it's the front right axle so he offered to replace that one, and swap out the left one (which was ok). He got it fixed by the end of the day, and told me he would just leave both new replaced axles in place to save time, but only charged me for one. I was SUPER IMPRESSED by the service, and he fixed it while I was at work so it wasn't an issue. I will definitely come back as long as I live in Paso. I highly recommend anyone to this shop! Thank you Jorge! read more

Excellent customer service. While on vacation, Jorge fixed my air conditioner for really cheap and corrected some errors made by my previous mechanic for free. In addition, he saved me a ton of money by letting me know that my mechanic was about to screw me over by recommending over a thousand dollars worth of unnecessary work. Wow! Thanks Jorge. I will be back. read more

I love the care Dave Foltz Automotive provides to me as a customer. If you want the best mechanics knowledgeable and compassionate take your vehicle here you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

I am in town from San Francisco and had an unfortunate run in with a curb in a parking lot when I took a turn too sharply on the way down. Once I got to Paso Robles Friday night I realized the plastic piece that protected the undercarriage from debris was dragging on the ground. I called Dave Foltz Automotive first thing Saturday morning and they told me to swing by. They took my car in as soon as I got there and got the undercarriage reattached within 15 minutes!! Apparently it just needed some new screws so they barely charged me ($10!!). I'm so impressed with their service here! They were so attentive, speedy and reasonably priced! I would give them 10 out of 5 stars if I could! read more

Best automotive repair experiences i've ever had have been here. Honest, friendly and very fair. I will never go anywhere else again for oil changes and other vehicle maintenance. Thank you Jorge and to the whole crew :) read more

A friend recommended Dave Foltz Auto and said "they've always been reasonable and honest, we love them" and I feel that way too! I had my brakes done today they made time for me with no problem and the price was extremely reasonable! They advised of things I might need but I didn't feel pressured! I'll be back any time I need something. Thanks so much guys! read more

This is my mechanic whenever I need any repairs on my 2 cars-I have a 2000 Volvo in great condition thanks to Jorge and a 2011 Honda CR-V which he has maintained for my sister and is now mine-recently my friend needed some work done on his truck and they were too busy to fix it until a few days later but they referred us to someone else who got the job done thank you Jorge! read more

Rarely do you have an experience at an Auto shop which leaves you happy and satisfied. My car had an issue while on a long drive on the new year's weekend and I managed to get it into Dave Foltz. He could very well have overcharged me and made a few extra dollars because I was far from home and had limited choice. But they identified the problem and fixed it using minimal resources and even told me it wasn't absolutely necessary to fix it right away. I got the feeling that this was not about maximizing profit but actually serving customers and fixing cars. Great experience, wish more auto shops were like this. read more

I these guys are Awesome!! My check engine light had come on when driving though Paso. I called Dave Foltz Automotive, in addition to being very professional. They were able to look at it immediately and diagnose the issue. Thank you again.. read more

I've been having issues with passing my emissions test and everyone is overbooked with this heat wave. Their mechanics took the time out of their day to answer my questions so I could fix my car before any mechanics can see it. They wouldn't even take a tip for their time, so I took the time out of my day to recommend their shop. They were very informative and seem like very honest people which can be hard to come by in this industry. read more

On a weekend getaway in the wine country and our headlight went out. Saturday am I called Jorge the owner they were completely book for the day. I told him our headlight was out and he said ok come on in. Ralfa fixed it in no time. What can I say except Thank You for treating us out of Towners with such great graciousness. Cheers to you and your staff!!! read more

Love owner Jorge- he's Paso's version of hometown boy makes good. Jorge started working for Dave when he was in high school, and when Dave decided to retire Jorge bought the business. Great guy- always super nice, and a great team behind him- I tell him he fixes my care so good he forgets who I am because I seldom need to bring it in. Great prices, great service. I trust him completely with my cars. read more

This is the first place I come when I have any vehicle issues. George and his team are so nice and professional.

I have been using Dave Foltz for years and would not trust anyone else. They are fast, Friendly and Honest. The find the problem quickly and very reasonable on pricing. Please give them a try! read more

Dave Foltz Auto., is a great place to take your vehicle. Actually took my 97 Lexus in with an unknown problem they looked it over and could find nothing wrong and charged me not a cent. Who does that now days ??? Noone , it was because I got water in the engine washing it and the light on the dash was on. It went off as soon as it dried out on its own the next day just like he said it would . Always quoted a price and its been under the estimate. Totally trust them. read more

This has taken me several weeks to post, but I need to share this story: my buddy and I were participating in an old car rally when we broke down near Paso Robles. We had a 50-year-old British car towed to Dave Foltz on a Saturday morning (no appointment, natch) because Jorge said "sure, bring it in, we'll do what we can". They got the car right into the shop. Jorge put Antonio on it. Within a few minutes they had diagnosed the problem. Most luckily for us, the NAPA store next store had the part. They had the car fixed in about 90 minutes, and charged a more-than-fair price. We cannot say enough good things about this auto repair operation. Thanks again, Jorge and Antonio! read more

I had a fuel line rupture on my car while in route to a car show. The repair was made in a timely matter and the customer service was top notch. I will defiantly be bringing my ride back to them when other repairs are needed. read more