Six years and 3 cars later, Dylan is amazing. He runs his shop with knowledge and integrity. It's never a good time to have car problems, but Dylan takes the stress away. I'm grateful for the piece of mind of having an honest mechanic. Happy to support his business. His guys are all just as nice as he is. He's also an awesome member of our community. Thanks, Dylan's! read more

Great service. Friendly, took care of my car beautifully, delivered ahead of schedule. They took great care to diagnose and give me options with a couple of problems. Honest, reliable and clean shop. Always answers the phone to give me peace of mind. Across the street from The Wharf, Toppers Pizza, a great cafe, and short walk to the pier so you can entertain yourself all day while you wait for your car. read more

Dylan's Automotive is a breath of fresh air. Great customer service and honest assessment of what your vehicle needs with no upselling! They have integrity, and their prices are great. Finding a trustworthy auto mechanic is almost impossible - look no further! read more

A Yelp review feels insufficient in conveying the depth of gratitude for Dylan's Auto. My family and I fled the Palisades fires and landed in Ventura for a bit. Adding to the stress, my front end and steering wheel began shaking as I hit the brake going down hill. The problem was fixed within an afternoon and I can't thank them enough! We've had many angels through this-- Dylan's Automotive tops the list. read more

Dylan's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Ventura, California

Good shop! The guys know their stuff ! Not cheap, but the good stuff never is ! Their service was quick, over all it was a good value for the quality vs time vs price dynamic. I would go back... read more

BUYER BE AWARE!!!! They just quoted me $550 to replace 2 headlamp bulbs!!!! Every other estimate i received was around $200 for the same thing. THESE PEOPLE ARE BIG TIME RIP-OFFS!!! read more

so I was going over the reviews and was very surprised at so many good reviews; because my experience was nothing like this. It is true that they were willing to work on my RV sooner than later. everything seemed fine with the work until I saw the parts that were being installed. The marine battery had no labels so I had no idea how old it was or when it expired. He said he wired it so that the RV would finally get power lights, the water pump, toilet, etc.. but after trying it myself, it only lasted about half an hour. When he installed the master cylinder and slave drive, they were rusted on the outside to the point where I literally thought this was a joke who puts in rested parts? I am not a mechanic, but I did grow up with my grandpa my brother and many other people in the family being and I just thought this was kind of weird but anyway I got the bill. It was $800 and when I asked for it to be itemized to show exactly what was done he replied that if I wanted that I would more was gonna cost me more! So I took what I could get a few days later I was having issues. I returned with the RV and explained the problems. He asked for me to the keys I was inside the RV standing up and he was in the driver seat. He started the RV started revving. The engine extremely high backed up without telling me and jumped on the road. He was going recklessly fast. I was being tossed around in the back. I asked him. What are you doing? He goes. I'm gonna show you it's fine. He was driving crazy he got on the freeway. He scared the shit out of me and I think that's exactly what he was trying to do. We got back to the shop he's like see it's fine. I was in a state of shock having an anxiety attack close to a seizure. I just took the keys back and go OK thanks and never wanted to see that place again! talk about unprofessional and crazy. read more

Dylan is honest, skilled, and super customer friendly focused. If you need a local professional auto mechanic you can trust - go see Dylan! He has always been fair, kind and knowledgeable- along with his staff!! read more

What a lovely man Rudy is. My garage door remote died and I did not have the tools or battery to fix it. I called him. He was so friendly and said come on over. He fixed it for me for free, but i wanted to give him some money for his time and kindess. I highly recommend them for whatever it is that they can help you with. read more

Excellent, honest, and reliable service. If you are in the area, near the area, or not from the area and need an outstanding auto shop, please check out this place. Dylan's automotive took the time to fix my car and went above and beyond to help me. As a veteran, I know exactly what that means. The repair on my car would have cost me a lot of money elsewhere and would have taken longer to fix. They were able to get the parts pretty fast and they explained everything thoroughly. I cannot thank Jesus, Sandra, and Peter enough for being amazing mechanics. read more

I used Dylan's Auto after my starter died! AAA came to my work and got my car started - I had to drive straight to a shop on a Friday afternoon and pray that someone could help me quick. They referred me to Dylan's Auto. They got my starter done fast, and I made it to pick up my son from practice on time. They were transparent with pricing, the quote didn't increase, and they were affordable! Plus, they are all very friendly. Thank you so so so much. I truly appreciate you guys. read more

Amazing service and pricing. They never try to upsell you, and the results are always what they tell you they will be. Been going to them for a couple years now. read more

I recently had some "ticking" sound coming from my Jeeps 3.6L V6 and the dealers were really no help and their service was absolutely terrible. I was recently referred to Dylan's Automotive by friends in our community and I'm so glad I took it to him. I called a few days before to schedule an appointment and during the call he was professional and courteous taking the time to listen and understand what I believed to be the issue. When I arrived for my appointment, a representative was there to take custody of my vehicle and informed me of what to be expected in the next few hours. Just as described, I got a call from Dylan with his diagnosis and recommendations. I was really reassured and put at ease to find out Dylan called the local dealer had my vin ran for any recalls and even asked about a specific elongated warranty that would have the cost of repair covered by the manufacturer. Unfortunately or fortunately which ever way you look at it, my Jeep didn't qualify for warranty repairs. Dylan recommended a method of repair that would keep the costs as low as possible while achieving the same results. He saved me hundreds of dollars and had the Jeep back and running perfectly in no time at all. All in all I was very impressed and so happy I finally found a trustworthy, locally owned shop to take my cars to for years to come. Thanks again! read more

Got stuck in gas station near by, they answered right away to my call towed my truck there good service honesty and fair highly recommended to anyone who need service. read more

Trustworthy and great service Dylan fixed my old Volvo and very patient to find out what's wrong with my car and he finally found it. Now my car is strong and solid no engine noise. I as a single mom and my kids are grateful and appreciated. I do Recommended Dylan's automotive!!!! Decent Price and trustworthy!!!! I live in LA but I definitely come back for oil change and check up w them again. read more

I submitted an online inquiry about an oil change for my vehicle. In the exchange, I was informed that using a synthetic blend is more expensive than a pure synthetic oil. My online research found that this is not true. To the contrary it's the other way around. And interacting with other garages in the area confirmed this. I approached this query in good faith, but it appears that Dylan has a different notion of what "honest and reliable" means than me. Insulting my intelligence isn't the best way to gain a new customer. Disappointing. read more

Outstanding level of service. Dylan's Automotive is a professional, courteous, and respectful business establishment. While we didn't get our car serviced there, Dylan was extremely helpful over the phone and took time out of his schedule to help us. This is a perfect example of how to treat potential, new, and existing customers. I highly recommend Dylan's for your future car needs. read more

Needed mechanic in a pinch, Dylan's Automotive came through with minor transmission work and getting me some new tires for the rig. Thanks guys, will definitely be returning soon!! read more

So far so good! We took my Subaru in for a head gasket replacement. The price was right, the service was sincere, and I would go back! read more

Dylan and his crew do honest work. They really prioritize quality here and get you in and out as soon as possible. I will always recommend this shop! read more

Great AND Honest I really appreciate the team at Dylans. They are nice, accommodating and they don't try to upsell you on everything. I have gotten my oil changed there twice and also had them do a thorough look through on my car. I would highly recommend. read more

Dylan is the most honest mechanic I've met in California, and the only one who's gotten a six hundred dollar signed estimate and then said the work didn't need to be done. I was referred to him by a friend, and right away he treated me like family. The first time I took my car to him, he diagnosed a cracked head gasket and plugged the leak with stopleak as a temporary measure. He didn't try to talk me into the engine rebuild, or give me any false promises either. He was very sympathetic to my desire to be as frugal as possible with my auto expenses. When I bought my next car and was told it was due for a timing belt, I knew where to bring it. Dylan explained that his estimate was high because it included ancillary repairs (replacing the water pump, for example) which may or may not be indicated once the timing belt was off. He said he'd rather give a high estimate and knock down the price, than lowball and add a bunch of stuff in later. I also asked him to take a look at a transmission issue. Then he gave me a ride to the coffee shop where I could wait for him to call me. An hour later, he called and said that the timing belt had another year of life in it, and probably wasn't worth doing without assessing the transmission first. So instead of $600 for a job that wasn't urgent, I paid $150 for the tranny repair, which turned out to be much more important. How many mechanics will talk you out of doing a job you've already sign for? read more

I took my car to Dylan to have my clutch replaced, as it started slipping and had a good 90k miles on it. Dylan's quote was a good $100 cheaper than my previous estimate, and I liked the smaller shop, so I gave them a shot. My car runs like a new car now! I have a manual transmission, so after my clutch was swapped out, the drive-ability difference was night-and-day. They did a great job, I'll be coming back soon for another oil change. Thanks Dylan! read more

Hey Yelp Community, So I'm new to Ventura, CA (awesome little beach town). I work a lot out of Santa Barbara, so I'm not too familiar with the local scene, yet. More importantly, I don't really know what local companies to turn to when something goes wrong, like my car! Heading back from my job in Santa Barbara, my car breaks down. The tow truck guy picks me up and gave me the best recommendation for a local Ventura mechanic. I gotta say, that tow truck guy was so right. Dylan's Automotive is awesome and for the right reasons. They are nice, articulate, smart, and most importantly super honest. They gave me a ride back to my house a couple of time while the car getting fixed. They gave me discounts on parts. I even came across a bit of an issue with my car following the initial repair. No questions, they fixed and gave me a an amazing discount on parts. They a real people, with a family feel. It was refreshing to meet a mechanic shop that changed the my entire perspective on mechanic shops. If you got a car issue and are local in Ventura. Give Dylan's a shot. They are worth it. Oh they even squeezed my job in RIGHT BEFORE thanksgiving. They knocked it out fast so I could have my car for the holiday. Class Acts. Love, Dylan's. They seriously ROCK! read more

Honest, efficient, courteous service sums it all up. They explained everything in great detail including costs. Did nothing without preapproval. They will be my mechanics of choice from now on. Place is difficult to find. It is behind Jiffy Lube off Thompson. read more

Great service, super nice people. I highly recommend Dylan's Automotive. It's hard to find a good, trustworthy mechanic!

Dylan's is great. Been going there all my life. First took my trike there in 1965 and he fixed my handlebars. A few years late I took my 10 speed there. Now all my cars go to Dylan's and he is honest, fair and very helpful. A place you can trust all your life. read more

Dylan was very rude and dismissive when I came in last week. I felt as if he was trying to talk me into things I did not need or want. i went to another mechanic and got an appraisal around $400 under what Dylan had said. Tl:Dr Dylan was trying to rip me off at every turn read more

My first experience with Dylan's Automotive was a great one! Following the recent fire they offered to replace cabin air filters for the community at their cost. They were quick to respond and ordered it right away, more than happy to help local out under the circumstances. When I finally had a chance to get it replaced today they took care of me quickly and I never felt like a burden, in fact they went out of their way to educate me on more things about my car. As a local business extending their resources and support to the local community, they've impressed me and have will win my business in the future because of it! read more

Dylan is honest, trustworthy, and runs his business with integrity. We never worry that he's going to attempt to fix something on our vehicles that doesn't need fixing. We've never been disappointed with the work done to our vehicles. We highly recommend Dylan's Automotive. read more

Best mechanic in Ventura! We are all trepidatious when it comes to mechanics but no need here! Dylan is honest and knowledgeable and you don't have to be worried about confusing " mechanic talk". Precise, concise, fair and knowledgeable. A mechanic you can rely on. Adrian is amazing as well, friendly and welcoming. I recommend this shop for everyone, but especially women who may feel awkward or nervous, not a lot of car part knowledge, etc... you will feel at ease with Dylan and his team! Thank you for everything you guys! In a field on con artists and mechanics who take advantage, it's nice to have someone you can rely on to be fair and honest. I highly recommend Dylans Automotive for all your car repair needs! read more

I would like to say what a huge relief it is having a mechanic that I can trust to fix my car! I have an older car and can't afford to buy a newer one, so it breaks down from time to time. I have limited knowledge about cars, so I really appreciate that he breaks things down to me in a way that I can easily understand. A couple of weeks ago my transmission went out, Dylan got it taken care of me for the lowest price possible and I was back driving in under a week! Outstanding! Dylan is a kind, knowledgeable mechanic who makes the world a better place. He certainly makes my life much easier!! read more

The quality of service I receive from Adrian and Dylan is outstanding! They know their stuff and truly care about getting you back on the road in a timely manner within a reasonable budget. They both have always been honest, patient and professional. My go to guys for mechanical issues, highly recommend them to anyone ! read more

I recently had a couple 50K mile issues pop up on my 2008 Audi A6 (including a difficult to diagnose AC issue), didn't want to take it to the dealer, and not to the local German auto place where they charge an arm and a leg and make you feel inferior. Dylan is always friendly, helpful, and gets you in and out quickly with great availability and beyond fair prices - he even gets original parts if available and if they aren't gets the best 3rd party version on the market. Come here first, especially if you are looking for affordable German car care. read more

Dylan is nice, honest and very competent. I have always been nervous that mechanics are taking advantage of my lack of knowledge regarding cars. I don't have to worry about that that Dylan. He has been fixing and reviving our cars for about 8 years. I would highly recommend his services. He has a great central location too. read more

I came to Dylan by way of the folks I purchased a car from when he was at Jay's. There was no question that I'd follow him to his own place. When you find a mechanic who is good, trustworthy, and downright like-able, you stick with him. Dylan is probably the only mechanic you'll ever meet that tells you NOT to do certain work that others insist upon. It's about the car and the client, not the buck. So glad he kept Adrian as his sidekick, as well. Love these guys! read more

Just love Dylan's service. We have a 2000 Toyota 4 Runner.. He has been servicing it for years... It is still running like new.... Highly recommended. Best service in Town!! read more

Reliable, reasonable and trusted. Whatever you drive take it to Dylan

Dylan's fixed my Jetta after three other places couldn't figure out what was wrong. They are always honest and fair. I recommend them to everyone who needs a shop they can trust. read more

It was the first time I paid a bill at mechanic it was way lower than I thought it would be. These guys put a lot of work into my car to find out if it was a lost cause or if it was still salvageable. In the end the car was too far gone but the guys were great and thorough. The owner took like 30 minutes to help me with the options. I will totally go here from now on. read more