Got a flat Jan 2. All tire places in Ft Bragg were closed. I was on my way out of town to NV too!…read moreSo then decided to call Schlafers. Lo & behold our little gem of a shop once again did me well. Fixed the flat right away. Don't disregard our small town gas station & auto repair.

I rented a gas SUV since I was not sure if there would be enough charging stations on the long…read moredrive to Mendocino from the Bay. Turns out the opposite is true. Lot of charging stations everywhere and not enough gas stations. This is the only spot in the village. 2 pumps and 1 did not work. It was also grimy and rusty and ... $10 for 1 gallon of 85! First time I have ever seen that price anywhere. Not other options so filled up the tank while I was muttering.

Alvaro & Perla are the BEST. We ended up with a nail in one of our truck tires while cruising the…read morecoast. Found L & B Avalos auto shop, it's right off of Highway one but down a very narrow side street. Alvaro immediately greeted me and I told him what the problem was. It was straight up noon, and he said he could repair it, and at a good price. He had just started his lunch, so we agreed that we would come back at 12:30. When we returned , Alvaro started working on the truck and his charming wife Perla greeted us. We had a great conversation with her and had our tire repaired in a few minutes. He checked and adjusted the tire pressures all around. They turned a pain in the butt situation into a pleasant experience! I can't recommend them enough!

Full time travelers on the road as usual and we're on our way to Point Arena after a nights stay in…read moreUkiah. 105° and the AC line burst on my truck! Ran for the coolness of the coast and started making calls. We were only scheduled to be in the area for one week. Ft Bragg only had an opening a week and a 1/2 later and were pricey. Ukiah, same story. Cheapest was $140hr after $125 diagnostic. One shop in Point Arena called back. $60 diagnostic. $120hr labor. Lowest price around. L&B Avalos Auto Shop. I spoke with Perla who was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I told her I'd be in. Artlo... may be spelling his name wrong is the mechanic. As soon as I pulled in he was immediately going through the truck and it was obvious that my AC line was blown. They ordered the part immediately. Now this is a small town so it takes a little patience to get parts. But they had it within 24 hours and I was back having it installed. Unfortunately, once he started to recharge the system he found the compressor was leaking. Part ordered. They had two places to order from. One $600 the other $300. Obviously we chose the less expensive one but it had to get ordered to Ft Bragg and then picked up. I offered to go pick it up when it was ready to help expedite my repair and offered to pick up any other parts they had in order. Perla called me later that afternoon saying the part had already arrived. I took the hour drive to pick up my compressor and a couple of other parts that they had ordered. Unfortunately I wasn't going to make it back until late evening. I texted Perla and told her and scheduled a noon appointment. Today I pulled in at noon, handed them the keys to the truck and the parts, and Artlo was immediately digging in to my truck. Perla said it would be about 3 hours. 2:45pm I got a message. My truck was done. The trucks AC is back to ice cold. By my estimate, it should have been a bit over $800. It was just under $720! This shop is tucked away down a small street. The building is old school. But the knowledge and abilities are all there. The small town vibe is definitely there. It's about honest work, integrity and working together. This two fixed my problem, charged me reasonably and made me feel like a part of this small community. If you need any auto work done, seriously go here!

We got a flat while traveling in Mendocino County for Pinot Fest. Called one auto tire repair in…read moretown, and he said he was closing and we had to drive out of town for a repair. Luckily we found Starr. We called and they said come right in. Turns out our Tesla had two screws in the tire, side by side. Starr Automotive patched it up fast and made sure it was done right. Would highly recommend!

In today's world, being able to fully rely on excellent service is a rarity - and Starr Automotive…read moreis that rarity. I have had a number of vehicles towed by these fine gentleman over the years, and each time, they showed up and took excellent care of me, even when they had to make a lengthy late-night trip because another (local) tow company wouldn't do the job. I feel so fortunate whenever I break down within their service area - not something I would normally say!

I'm considering raising a ballot proposition to rename the whole of Mendonoma to Junior's, since…read morewe'd be in a bad way without his businesses. Went to the dump -- the Gualala Transfer Station. Had a flat tire in the driveway a few hours later. Tried the 76 station for tire repair; they said they were swamped and could maybe take me in five days, which would be five days of lost work in my agricultural services business going to farms. I drove up to Jr's on the spare where they, too, were swamped but amazing Hank said, "A tire takes 10 minutes. Come back at 3 PM." I did and was out by 4 PM, after lovely hang time with Lola dog. Next day? Same thing. The tire behind the newly repaired one had a flat, from a nail and some glass. (Oh, transfer station.) I had a few hundred miles to drive the same day, and was on the hook for giving some coastal neighbors a lift to the Bay Area. Jr's came through on short notice AGAIN and all was well. We all got where we were going safely. Thank you, Hank and Lola and everybody at Jr's. Don't know what we'd do without you! You matter!

Great team, great repair technician. Dealt with an issue on my camper trailer tire/wheel and got…read morethe job done to my satisfaction. I don't mind paying more for excellent service. Highly recommend, and didn't have to leave the coast. I'll be taking my vehicles here moving forward instead of heading into town. Thanks again.

Great service when we really needed it! We broke down in…read moreWestport, CA on a Friday afternoon and had to get the car towed into Fort Bragg. Eric at E&B Auto ordered the parts right away and made our repair a priority so we could get back on the road. We ended up staying an extra night at a hotel, but he rushed the job and had our brakes replaced and the car ready by Monday morning. Really appreciated Eric going the extra mile to help us out when we were in a tough spot. It's hard to find reliable mechanics, especially when you're stranded away from home. Would definitely recommend!

Once again, E&B helped me out of a fix quickly and effectively. Reliable and accountable. Thank…read moreyou, Eric.

We had a battery issue with our car during a visit to Fort Bragg. Rylan quickly diagnosed the…read moreproblem and recommended a solution. By the time we paid the bill the battery had been replaced. Rylan runs a very efficient and customer friendly operation. I would highly recommend this shop!

One of the best auto repair places ever. Not only are they knowledgeable,…read morebut the kindness and courtesy that is extended towards us has been always amazingly professional. I would recommend them to anyone desiring a honest and excellent service repair experience. They have worked on our Audi, Ford and Toyota and our daughters GMC.

Very satisfied with my oil change at FB Transmission and Auto. I appreciated being able to schedule…read morean appointment, and for the detailed safety check of the vehicle with print out and visual info re: tires, brakes, battery etc... Overall a very professional experience. Will definitely be back for other service needs.

If you ever have any car trouble and you're around Fort Bragg go to…read more "Fort Bragg Transmission & Auto". They really came thru for us today. Diagnosed the car and got us back on the road. Fantastic service! I can't say enough about these guys they really came thru for us!! https://www.fortbraggtransmission.com

After moving to Fort Bragg last year, we needed to get a service for our BMW 330ci…read more We did some searching around, and found MCE to have good reviews. That being the case, we booked our appointment and dropped off the car. When we came to pick it up the next day, we were SHOCKED by the cost of the work. We had this car serviced regularly in Marin for years, and never were the bills even close to as expensive. Additionally, the owner, Trevor attempted to "scare" my wife into believing that she needed to have several additional repairs that they had found. What a Joke! When I called the very successful shop we used to take our cars to in Marin, and told the owner not only the cost of the service, but the other things that were described as "dangerous" by Trevor, he just laughed and told me we got robbed. He also and said that shops like this give his industry a bad name. Needless to say, we have not returned, and have also shared our experience with several others who have asked about auto repairs/service.

I have been happily bringing my elderly Volkswagen to Trevor for several years. He resurrected it…read moreand helps maintain it so it runs like the well engineered machine it is. He keeps me from needing to run out and spend thousands on a newer car. He understands my priorities and thoroughly explains what's needed, why, and when. My service costs have decreased as I've allowed him to do the recommended repairs to keep the car running optimally. If you want your car to last, bring it here.

I have personally known Jason for 20+ years and highly recommend him to friends, family and…read moreneighbors. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He is very versatile and can handle anything all the way from a Wilwood brake conversion on my prized 1966 Mustang to repairing axle seals on our 2010 Grand Marquis. High quality work at very reasonable pricing.

My wife hit a deer in Leggett on 101 yesterday while on her way to visit her parents in Oregon…read more Mark replaced the radiator in her 350z and got her safely back or the road. He and his partner worked late to make sure the car was really ready to go. I can't thank Mark enough. If you are ever in Tracy, let me buy you a beer. :). Ken

My husband got a flat on his motorcycle outside Middletown. We have AAA. After a long wait we got a…read morecall from Keith from 1Lane Towing. He said he was coming, thank god. From Ukiah it's an hour and a half drive for him to come and help us. None of the Lake County tows would come! Keith arrived. Very pleasant , helpful and got the motorcycle loaded and to our home on Cobb Mountain. Then he had another long drive back to Ukiah. No problem he said. It's my job to help you. Thank you Keith, you were wonderful. 1 Lane Towing has a great employee and community ambassador.

Super friendly and caring service. Reasonable pricing. Quick to respond when called to come help…read morewith a flat tire. Thank you