This shop should be close for how disappointing you'll be after he gives you the prices that he probably just made up. I'm going to BBB to complain how he cheated me by adding more and more prices to fix a check engine light. Instead of a fixing my vehicle to pass smog, he was trying to charge separate bills to make it pass smog. I'm warning everyone that's tempted to come to this shop. Please save yourself the headache. I truly want him to close shop. read more

Just a reminder that over a year later I have not since and will not ever again go to Evan's automotive because the lady on the phone was extremely rude for no reason. I've steered many customers away from this place... read more

These people don't seem to want your business. They must have so much work they don't need to be decent at customer service at all. Called today and guy was rude and seemed completely put out by me simply asking if they still did smog checks and if I needed an appointment or just drive in. Didn't seem an odd question since I live in 29 and they've recently had spray paint on their gate that says "repairing cars" or some such. Wanted to confirm they still did smog, sorry to bother ya dude. Had my smog done there two years ago and got rude treatment from the woman running the office then, in addition to overhearing her say a bunch of racist stuff about a prior customer. I'll never use this business again and don't recommend them. read more

Horrible service, couldn't give me a quote on an alternator and gasket change. Told me that I couldn't give him the parts I had already had for him to put on. I would have to take them back and he would order them himself. Fuck this guy, he's sketchy and doesn't seem like he knows what he's doing and is just trying to act like a mechanic to get peoples money. read more

Our family makes every attempt to keep business local to support our community, unfortunately this establishment did not help in any way. My husband and daughter took our truck into the shop for repair We were quoted 2000.00 no prob we will pay which we did, however after multiple miss communications with mechanics, owner and wife "book keeper" we went to pick up truck we were told a different amount which we did not authorize or sign for. Needless to say we had to take our keys and paper work with sunny being VERY RUDE AND MAKING COMMENTS ABOUT COLOR OF SKIN. Unfortunately i did Have to call the local sheriff, which reports we have the right to our vehicle. Went to shop which was locked. We will return in am with the sheriff Very sad how people treat our community My family does not recommend this establishment STAY TUNED NO STARS GIVEN SADLY TO SAY read more

I made an appointment a week in advance. They insisted I bring it in at 8am. I made arrangements with my work to bring my car to them and nobody ever showed up, nor did they ever call to change the appointment to another day and time. read more

My first experience with Mr Evans was 2012 at the old Smog Dog in Yucca. He had me buy the part at AutoZone. They gave me a O2 sensor with a cord that was obviously way too long. Evans installed it that way instead of getting correct part. Also I later found the EGR problem he could not solve was a cracked VSV valve leaking vacuum. I also installed a proper O2 sensor. Second time I used him was in a shop at JT ok work smogged my RV, charged $30 for a gas cap. Third time I used him he was nice and drove me home (JT to 29) Working out of his house, not a shop which he did not tell me ahead of time. Then he charged $100 diagnostic for smog. $150 for replacing exhaust manifold gasket which he did not do, then he broke the O2 sensor off and had the pipe cut and rewelded. The final bill was $563 which I put on my card. I emailed him a day later asking him to refund what he didn't actually work on. He used all caps and said returning money he stole was not the way he runs his business. And of course he gave none of my money back. So bottom line for out here in Morongo Basin just getting someone to look at you broken car is challenging. So Evans is a sloppy mechanic that will charge you for work he does not do and the work he appears to do is way substandard. I will drive 150 miles to find an honest mechanic as there are none up here. Live and learn. read more

Great place for Smog and best place for oil changes any car $50 with finest high grade new oils etc - excellent mechanic for all cars but a little too pricey !!! So ask about price and confirm - otherwise great family business- friendly and good ! George F read more

No stars if I could these people are a total scam and very rude to. don't waste your time or money. They will try to charge too for stuff you never asked for or authorized read more

I was in a crazy rush driving from Vegas to LA. I went the back way because I heard the 29 palms DMV was always empty. I needed to get my car smog first and every single shop was full for the day. I called Evans Automotive and explained my situation, bless their hearts they took mercy on me and helped me out right away. I highly recommend them for their speedy services, and outstanding customer care. Also, they have girl scout cookies for sale when in season! Highly recommend!! read more

Sunny was awesome and took in our car with no appointment when are car suddenly overheated.

WARNING!!! Do not take your vehicle here. I brought my RV to get snogged (to transfer ownership) after it had just recently passed last year. They said it needed some minor work on the carb and EGR sensor, and that it would be $375.00 instead of the $120 for just the smog. So I reluctantly told her to go ahead if that's all it needed to pass, but when I go to pick it up she said "you guys owe $675.00 because we had to look around your gas tank because it has a leak." WTF!!! I said "we told you we can only afford $375.00". So she says we'll I'm going to have to keep it until you guys pay me. I borrowed money and got the RV the hell out of there. It's a SCAM- totally. To add insult to injury, when I dropped it off it had a 1/4 tank of gas. When I picked it up, it was below Empty, and as if that wasn't enough. When I drove it away it had a new squealing sound coming from the engine and smelled like something was burning! It was worse than it was when I had dropped it off, and I was out over $500.00 when it was all over with. Plus... She still FAILED it and it didn't pass Smog. Unbelievable! Don't take anything to these people to get fixed unless you either want to make it worse, get ripped off, or lose your vehicle altogether because you are unable to pay ridiculous charges. Worst experience I ever had!!! read more

Evans Automotive - This is the RV they charged me to mess up. - Auto Repair Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

Customer service, knowledge and personalities are A1! I've driven past this place so many times and never paid attention but I'm glad I did. Work was done right.. Thx y'all! read more

Evans Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

These guys are great people with great work at great prices. They really will hook your car up for a honest price so go here

This place deserves absolutely ZERO stars, DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE WITH YOUR VEHICLE'S. John recently bought the E-Z service shop across from rite aid from the previous owner Bob. Bob had replaced a few things in my car prior. So when I found out these people bought the shop I thought Id be ok with letting them change my oil and I had trouble starting my car in the morning so I asked them to take a look at it, THATS IT WAS JUST TO DIAGNOSE They charged be $30 oil change my coolant is on minimum , my power steering fluid was over flown. They charged me $100 or a diagnosis. Suddenly they tell me my car wasn't starting at all in there shop and they would call me and let me know the diagnosis. Never called me to tell me the diagnosis after telling me they would. I called them the following day , Around 1 o'clock pm. They tell me they had ordered a fuel pump the day before and began installing it already. Which they charged us $340 for, and $140 for labor. This here is a total of $630!! I needed the car running asap so I told them they didn't get my permission to work on it But I need the car anyway so I'll see how it goes. I go to pick up the car pay half of the $630. (I was gonna pay the rest the next day) Then the following morning the car was having the same problem it had in the first place! I then filled up my tank, And now realized I have a constant drop almost pouring gas out of the back of my car. Took it to a different mechanic , And low and behold, THEY FORCED IN A FUEL PUMP THAT DOESNT EVEN FIT MY CAR!!! There wasn't a line going to part of the fuel pump and gas has literally been pumping out under my back seat and down under my car!! I'm absolutely livid at this point ! And I will make sure speak with my attorney!!! This has been a nightmare!! read more

Evans Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

This is the BEST place where you can have your car serviced. John and Sunny they are both extremely personable and very professional. I am so happy that finally there is a great auto repair in 29 Palms. I live in Palm Desert, but for sure it is worth the trip. A simple oil change includes so much more. They gave me new wiper blades and replaced a burned out brake light at NO CHARGE!!!!! Awesome customer service and THE BEST QUALITY! I would recommend this auto repair shop to anybody including my mother! read more

I took my car into the automotive shop in August 2019. I asked to have my thermostat looked at and the owner of the business asked me what kind of work I do. I told him I am in the home improvement business. He said great maybe you can fix up my office for me! I said sure that would be something that I could do for you. He then took a look at my van and the next day I returned there he had the whole front end of my car taken apart. I asked him why he took my car apart, and he informed me that he was going to rebuild the whole cooling system. I never ask him to do anything more than check my thermostat. He then billed me over $1000 for work he performed on my vehicle. He even went as far as to change the bulbs in my license plate. I don't know what was going on there but all I wanted was my thermostat checked. Then in 2022 the month of June, I was served to go to small claims court to pay the bill on the vehicle that I never wanted him to do any work on at all. His wife came to my house and threatened my family and I got bad letters in the mail from the company. They said that I still owed them $1057. I wouldn't recommend this company to my worst enemy! It was a cuckoo house! The lady there came to my family's home and blocked our car so we couldn't leave. She was very rude to my family and we called the police! WOW! The police went to the business and stopped any further contact but my special needs kid was terrified! I'm writing this review for anyone who has car repairs to NOT do business with this company! Hopefully this will help someone else from going through what we did! Thanks for nothing... read more

I live in Yucca Valley, and its a little bit of a drive to Joshua Tree, but Evans Automotive has the best price around for oil changes. We recently had four vehicles in the family that needed to be done and also needed Smog Checks....John took good care of us and gave us a great price on the Smog Checks too. We passed the first time, but I'm told that its free if you have to do a re-check. John is really knowledgeable and has years of mechanic experience. Its a little hard to find, but look for the yellow and red building + sign on the north side of the highway just at the beginning of JT. I think they are worth checking out. read more

I came into Evans Automotive today (8 October 2020) and I met Sunny Evans. She took such good care of me and even did extra. All I did was come in for a SMOG check but she also went and checked my car for any codes at no charge. She was concerned about my well being and wanted to make sure everything was safe for me to drive. After learning my sister bought tires with no sensors, she suggested I get that fixed along with the cabin air filter for my health. Despite having knee issues, she did all of the bending down and physical work herself... no complaints and no asking for help. She's the type to push through it and get the work done. All throughout having to answer phone calls, taking care of my car, and doing other things, she went out of her way to also have a conversation with me and get to know me. Even from her phone calls with other customers, I could tell she just wanted the best for others. If you need any type of car service done that Evans Automotive offers, I suggest you definitely go to them. I know I'll definitely be going back for any of my needs! read more

I went to Evans to have my transmission fixed he didn't hook up all the lines messes up my transmission now trying to get me to pay for something he messed up now he want me pay 1.400 for a transmission he messed up read more

Our car broke down in 29 Palms and we had it towed to Evan's. Although they didn't have time to fix it, they were able to quickly diagnose the problem and Sunny very generously let us leave the car in the parking lot overnight, without charging us. They also very hospitably hosted us and all our stuff the next day as we waited for the next truck to arrive. Thanks Sunny! read more

This place is horrible don't waste your time going here the that is here is especially rude and doesn't want to do her job. Your better off driving to yucca and they didn't also just treat us like that but other customers that were here as well. Get better read more

Called Evans auto last evening he got back with me right away and had the car this morning. Super friendly, and took some good time to explain what was going on with my car. I appreciate it, highly recommend! read more

I recently left my car in storage while I was on deployment and my A/C went out. I drove over to Evans Automotive and the employee's and owners were extremely helpful and friendly. Workers explained everything in detail and the pricing was great. Highly recommend and will continue to go here for my services while I spend my time in Twenty-nine Palms. read more

AVOID!!!!!! I was on a road trip ending in Joshua Tree and went to Evans Automotive to service my van; they discovered a faulty thermostat that they "replaced" for another $400. When I got back to Kansas City, my engine was spewing coolant, and I am currently getting my thermostat ACTUALLY replaced at the dodge dealership. This guy is a crook, DONT GO HERE!!!!! Forreal read more

Took my Ford ranger in here due to my oil gauge flipping around. I figured it was a bad sensor. Went back 4 times. Then the owner John Evans says no its the gauge . You need a new dash cluster. I had just paid 250. I suggested to replace the sensor. They order a dash its got PRNDL my truck is a manual . I said no put my dash cluster back in. The mechanic put my old dash panel that works back in The owner says put some tape over the PRNDL I was blown away that he would even suggest that. I replied are you kidding me ? They were going to charge me $317. more dollars for something I knew I didn't need. I am beyond pissed. I thought these people were nice. I worked at Eisenhower ER with his wife Sonny. I assumed them to be honest. What hurts the most besides going there is to take me as some kind of idiot. I've lived here 32 years. Don't take my kindness as dumb. I'm not. I highly recommend not going here. And may KARMA catch up with you guys. read more

If you're not able to make repairs on your car do not leave it there because she calls twice well today she called at 9am I get home by 3pm & the car is at my house Sunny the owner will drive your vehicle & show up at your house to drop it off not only that she had someone else follow her so now 2 different people came to my home & know that the vehicle belongs to my address but also dropped it off to a minor & handed over the keys & had a minor signed that they received my vehicle not a good way of conducting a business!!! read more

This business is horrible !!! John the owner lies to customers and when he hired me to work for him . He wanted me to lie to customers and also treated me like shit . I was hired in the office and he expected me to train myself and also had me start doing smog checks on cars when I am not authorized to do so. I worked 2 10 hour shifts at this company and never went back . He then refused to pay me for my hours of work because he told me I was in training and didn't have to pay me . He is a horrible person and he has a horrible way in conducting a business. Also I have reported him to labor board and also have recently contacted a lawyer about not getting the money he owes me . He will be shut down soon I am hoping by the illegal stuff he does . He does not follow the laws that are set in the state of California avoid this business , he will lie to you and rip you off . He needs to be shut down !!! read more

Awesome place! I was camping in JT with some friends and we were having an awesome time till I tried to leave and my car wouldn't stop. I called this place and spoke with John who tried to give me some diagnosis over the phone to no avail. Luckily I had triple A and they gave me a tow over there and John got me all squared away in a couple hours. Did a follow up with my regular mechanic when I got home and he said the repair was done right and the price was actually less than he would have charged me so I was pretty happy with that. read more

People of 29 palms!!... If i were u i would NOT bring ur vehicle into evans automotive !!. They will scam you!! They will work on ur vehicle without out telling you anything about it and befor you kno it they will come at u with a huge bill and you wont even kno wat they worked on.. they have done this to me, family members and also friends of mine.. i feel like they will sabotage your vehicle without you even knowing and tell you they replaced stuff ... they even had a bill made out for me showing they had replaced O2 sensors Before they even replace them supposedly and three months later told me I needed O2 sensors replaced.. so people of 29 Palms watch out it is Way worth it to drive to Yucca get your vehicle Smog or repaired.... If you do go to Evans to see if there's something wrong with your vehicle I would definitely get a second opinion before letting those people replace any parts in your vehicle!!!! Your friendly neighbor of 29 palms.. read more

i don't know what is up with john but very frustrated that warranty work is not being honered. he has had my truck for 7 weeks and they decide to close shop and my truck is locked in so i can't get to it. i always thought john was a good mechanic but i have to question my thinking because i'm hearing from many people about shoddy work or works well for a minute before you have problems. I have also spoken with people who have tried to work for him only to leave in 2 or 3 days. work enviroment is very toxic to say the least..m.m read more

My experience here was absolutely amazing! Evan took care of my oil change AND check everything else, even though he didn't have to. He goes above and beyond for his customers. He also does the cheapest smog check I've ever found. Definitely worth it. It's also right off the freeway so it's easy to find. I will definitely be going back every time! read more

I was in Joshua Tree on vacation and pulled my skid plate loose on a rough road. John was responsive when I called and I was able to make an appointment with him within the hour. He fixed the skid plate and charged me fairly for his labor. read more

While on a road trip/visiting friends in JT, my car needed a new wheel bearing. John worked on it immediately and was fixed within a few hours. He seemed very fair and knowledgable. Will definitely return if/when I need a repair again the desert! Very grateful for the quick, great service! read more

Thank you John for figuring out what was wrong with my Jaguar and fixing it. I had a air intake hose that kept coming lose which caused me to loose power and the check engine light to come on. I took it to the dealer. They just reconnected it and sent me on my way. I heard about Evans Automotive and I called him. When I described what was happening, he told me I probably had a broken motor mount that was the cause. Sure enough, I took it in and that was exactly what was wrong. It cost me a couple hundred dollars and I've never had a problem since. Also, he has serviced my wife's and both my daughters cars, smog, oil change and other repairs and service issues. He has always been honest and knowledgeable about what needed to be done and did it in a timely and affordable manner. I highly recommend Evans Automotive for all vehicle repairs and services. Clint E. read more

Had an intermittent hesitation when I stepped on the gas. Not a local, but just happened to pass this place, turned around and pulled in. There's this guy ranting and raging at another guy, making the weirdest faces and gestures. The other guy left, so obviously, the weird one belonged to the business. I hastily retreated and moved on down the road feeling like I was escaping from the Amityville Horror story. The one star is because it was open during business hours. Can't say if he was a good mechanic or not; I wasn't going to hang around that long! Scary place! read more

If I could rate negative stars, I would. I just got had by John Evans and his sidekick, Ruby, who, through very unskilled manipulation and outright lies that I should of just walked away from in the first place, took me on a 6 day, sideways trip for a whole lot of nothing but what little money I have out of my pocket and time and energy uselessly spent. The reviews that you see here that are positive are spoofed, probably by him or her and there's not much to trust about this mechanic. He told me he could smog my vehicle even though it was modified, promised it even, and being short on funds, he accepted IT work for his wonky network issues, which I reluctantly served before he fulfilled his part of the bargain. I called him out on his lies, he threatened to call the police, I told him to go ahead, he then went on with more lies, fearful of calling the authorities and said my car would be done the next day. The next day he said he couldn't do anything for me. Worthless. read more

This psycho destroyed my truck completely after a botched smog check. Truck blew up in front of the courthouse on the way back. Thousands of dollars in rental cars and back to him again and again. Absolutely inappropriate sexual remarks ( for which he apologized but highly inappropriate nonetheless) and I cannot believe this lunatic is still allowed to work. Destroyed a friend's classic car. He should be in jail. read more

Can I give zero stars? I have had nothing but bad luck from this place. I originally went to Evan's thinking it was still owned by the previous people who had worked on my car in the past. When I found out it had changed owners I figured I'd stay with them since my car was already in their system. Bad idea. I had repairs done, they took forever, never gave me an estimate (even though I explicitly asked for one) and then the service ended up costing more than I had hoped to pay. As I drove my car off the lot something went terribly wrong and I ended up getting stuck in the middle of highway 62. The mechanic nonchalantly told me that my u-joint had broken and now part of my car was dragging on the ground. That got fixed. Then 2 weeks later another issue arose, which should have been addressed in the original diagnosis of the first problem. After some negotiating I got the price dropped for this repair. I then noticed that my car wasn't locking into place when I put it in drive. Again, I returned to the shop and the mechanic said he'd look at it and fix it. Fast forward 3 months and it was still a problem. I finally took my car to another place and they fixed the problem right away. I'm never going back to Evan's, my car deserves better. read more

John and Sunny are the nicest folks around. And they did a great job with our car. There was a pretty big whole in our coolant tank, and it needed to be replaced. John got us the part right away, and took care of it immediately. The car was dropped off by 9am and done by 10:30 am! The price was great and he even rotated our tires. See Evan's for any repair you may need! We will definitely be going back anytime we need to have our car serviced. read more