If you're in the IE make this your go to auto repair shop. No BS when it comes to these guys. Straight up honest diagnosing, service, and pricing. You won't get pressured into having a bunch of work done to your car that it doesn't need and you won't get ran thru the ringer when it comes times to pay. I just had my Nissan Frontier worked on after it gave out on me and needed a few sensors replaced. I had it back within 2 days and couldn't be more pleased with the price, especially with today's parts/labor pricing. Beyond happy with my experience with this shop. read more

Mark is so very honest, he always does such great work! He got my alternator fixed within a couple of days for a reasonable price

Honest, reliable and reasonable pricing on repairs. Knowledgeable technicians and informative of the repairs prior to doing them.

There's literally not one bad thing anyone could have to say about Marcos. Honest, knowledgeable , reliable. I only worry that if I don't keep it to myself, too many people will discover this shop. :P read more

Would highly recommend this place to anyone. They tell you exactly what the problem is and are very helpful. Ask for Mark

I am so grateful for this auto repair shop. My mind is always at ease after coming here because I know I'm not being over charged and the job is done correctly! Mark is always transparent and honest. read more

I called in after a dealership quoted over $1200 for a thermostat repair. I was referred to Excel and Mark didn't make me feel like an idiot, he asked me a few questions and said the price seemed high for a thermostat but he'd take a look at it. I ended up paying about 1/5 of what the dealership quoted me and he had it done the same day! I have already recommended this shop to family and friends. read more

the service i requested was done wonderfully. i haven't had any problems with my car since then and the value you get for the service is amazing! i would recommend a friend to this place read more

Mark and his crew are good, honest, and a reasonably price shop. He took over A & H Auto on Amigos Dr. He provides excellent service, prices are completive, he keeps you update while your car is being serviced, and friendly. Keep up the good work. Local business is a great asset to the community read more

If you're apprehensive to believe reviews TRUST ME believe mine! Highly recommending anyone and everyone having car trouble to call Excel Automotive! Great prices, great establishment, great service! Happy to have found a trusted gem for all my future car services! read more

Mark and his team completed a 100k mile service on my 2017 Acura. Completely satisfied with the work, his level of service and the price. Highly recommend Excel Automotive. read more

Mark has been reliable every time I have come to him. He does great work and is a kind person. He always explains what is going on, which I like so I have an idea of what is happening with my car. Great auto shop to take your car to, especially because you will be supporting a local and small business on top of get quality work. read more

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I am a 75 year old woman with a 17 year old car (Honda) and I know the value of a good mechanic. When Mark works on my car it always comes out working like a brand new car. Thanks Mark! read more

Please note: This business is now at 522 Amigos Dr, Redlands. Mark took over from A&H Automotive, and we were relieved that his work ethic is as solid as Paul & Glen's. We took our 2003 Honda in for some serious repairs. Mark let us know that he did not want to do the costly repairs (motor mount, blown head gasket) until we knew the car would pass the required smog check. He had determined that the problem there was the catalytic converter, and explained that this was expensive enough that replacing it might not be the best course of action for us. Mark is reliable, honest, and competent. We can heartily recommend him to anyone. If we could give more stars, we would. (Added plus: he keeps fun candy in the jars on his counter!) read more

Mark was amazing!! Literally the nicest auto repair shop I've been to. Very clean and organized environment. He had my car done in a day which was incredible. Fair prices and he explains everything before he does it. Thanks so much excel automotive! You guys are doing a great job. Totally recommend. read more

Mark is super accommodating and squeezed my daughters car in even though he has a full shop! Very honest and friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

I highly recommend Excel Automotive, there is a reason all the reviews are 5 stars. Mark and his crew do great work and his prices are fair, to find a good honest mechanic is PRICELESS. I have used Excel Automotive 2 times in the last year and both times I was satisfied with the work and the price. I will continue using Excel Automotive and so should you if you need car repair. Thank you Mark & Excel Automotive. read more

Mark is just incredible. He took over for previous owner Fernando who was also incredible. It's so hard to be able to trust a mechanic as a woman but this place has always been honest, reliable, and has extremely fair pricing. My entire extended family takes our vehicles here and have been for the last 25 years. No matter how busy they are, they always have time for their customers. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Now I know why this shop has excellent reviews. Mark took excellent care of my truck and was honest and so helpful. Although he wasn't able to fix my truck problem he directed me to where I should go. I will definitely recommend this shop because of him! read more

This is the place to go. In trustworthiness, quality of work, and overall value, this place lives up to its name. Like most people, I do lots of kinds of business with lots of kinds of places. I seldom post reviews. (You can count the number so far on the knuckles of one finger). In my experience, after having tried one mechanic after another, Excel Auto deserves all the praise it gets. We are loyal -- and grateful -- customers. read more

We are so grateful for Marcos and his team. We were told by the company that sold us our tires that our Lexus needed struts, which are not cheap. We decided to get a second opinion from Marcos and he let us know we DON'T need them. Not only was he gracious enough to check them, we feel fortunate to be one of the long-time customers since Fernando started the business. We leave there knowing that they were honest in what our vehicles needed. Thank you for your hard work and thank you for having one of the Redlands Humane Society doggy banks in your office in order to raise money for the pets that have been rescued and are trying to find a home. read more

Mark is always so kind and helpful. No matter how busy he is, he makes room to squeeze me in. I always feel welcome. I live in perris and will drive to redlands any day to get the excellent service I always do here. read more

Mark has been working on my parents cars for years and years now. He is not only An excellent mechanic but most importantly he is honest and reliable. Then you sprinkle the fact that he's just a lovely human and you've got the perfect mechanic in the world! read more

When my check engine light come on in my car I thought it was cost a ton of money and I would be without a car for awhile. I fount this place in yelp and thought that with all the great reviews that I would give it a shot. I couldn't be happier. I am car illiterate but Mark took the time to explain what was wrong with my car (not once, not twice, but multiple times). He had the part to fix it in stock and I was able to get my car back the same day with out breaking the bank. Mark was great about communicating what's going on and keeping me up to date with what was being done. I would definitely recommend read more

I was having car troubles and I assumed I knew what the problem was. I called up Mark and he gave me an honest answer of how much labor was going to be and if we used genuine factory parts (OEM) or cheap aftermarket parts; what the total price would be. I took my car down to Mark's and the first thing I noticed was how clean his shop is. There's no cars collecting dust that have been sitting on the side of his shop for months on end. Next, he looked over my car and let me know that the problem wasn't what I thought it was and gave me advise on how to take care of the actual problem. When I asked him how much I owed him for his time and the advise, he informed me that it was no cost! First off, I have never been to a mechanic who gave me options on parts. I was extremely impressed by this. Secondly- I know when you are on a budget, you tend to go for the cheapest mechanic around. I rather pay a premium for a person who is professional, keeps his garage clean and is honest than take it to some shop who doesn't call me to let me know my car is ready, gives me the run-around and isn't friendly. Last- I would not hesitate to take my car to him the next time I need some work done. I also feel comfortable having my mom and my girlfriend go to him as he doesn't seem like the shady mechanic to try and take advantage of women who aren't mechanically inclined. read more

Mark and crew did an excellent repair job. Did exactly what was needed and also diagnosed issues that needed attention and talked to me about them. Stayed to the estimate and the car runs like new! Very happy with the work and excellent communication and customer service. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

thank you for warm welcoming me this morning, i came to this place and asked if he can fix a transmission issue, but unfortunately, he is not able to fix that he do not know about, he offered me to see the car first to make sure that is really transmission problem, but i told him, the car it self stalled and it will not make it through this place. :) read more

I would not trust my Lexus to anyone else. Marcos is very knowledgeable as is his crew. Every time we have taken my car and other two vehicles to Excel, I know that the work that is being done is because that is the ONLY thing that needs to be done. I am grateful to know someone so honest. read more

Fernando is the best and most honest mechanic in town. Not easy to get in, but once you're in, don't leave.

Honest and affordable work done quickly. Have taken many vehicles here and so does my family. Never had a problem with the work, and price is always fair. read more

I cannot express enough how incredibly satisfied and grateful I am to Excel, especially to Mark. First of all, I was in need of service due to a road trip that I was already delaying due to my car trouble that popped up over the weekend. Mark was a referral from another trustworthy great mechanic down the block which is already in itself a compliment. Second, I arrived before opening and luckily for me Mark was already in the office getting ready to start the day. I didn't recognize until now that he could have told me that they were not open and yet he helped me anyhow. Thank you! I could instantly tell that I was in good hands. He listened to my concerns and promptly assessed my situation. Good for me that I was early because several clients (whom by the way I could tell have been there before because he knew their names), came in after me. I could see he was set to have a busy day. They ended up fixing this last minute repair which only took a little while. Lastly, they noticed that I was leaking something which was not related but also unsual. To make sure there was nothing else wrong and to be safe driving through the desert, they checked it out. It just turned out to be oil that the last mechanic must have accidently spilled inside my engine mixed with the normal water released from the AC/coolant system, but due the the reddish color it seemed questionable. All was fine and I was on my way. Everything was above and beyond. The quality of customer service is simply exceptional and he is reasonable and fair on his pricing. I will definitely be a returning customer. What a blessing. read more

Went to get some work done on my 2002 Chevy Malibu last weekend, and Mark did an excellent job on repairs. Not only did he get the work done in a timely fashion, but he didn't charge an arm and a leg either. To give you an idea, I drove from San Diego to get my car worked on, and I'd do it again (and probably will). Thanks for the great service! read more

Had called a couple other places before I called them & I was glad I did. Not only were they friendly but they were reasonably priced & honest people! I went in for a 90 thousand mile tune up, when my car didn't have a cabin air filter they removed it from my total. Not many places would do that! Definitely will be taking my car back here. I'd highly recommend them. read more

Excellent service - honest and reliable and no price gouging - very very happy repeat customer

Can't recommend Excel Automotive enough. Mark was very honest and fair with the overall price, finished the work in a timely manner. Very friendly and made my visit a positive experience. Great work and service, five stars ! read more

I called Excel 1st thing Monday morning in hopes of dropping off my car and having it looked at due to a coolant leak. The issue was quickly discovered, repaired and by 5pm my car was ready to roll again. I can't thank Mark and his crew enough for their honesty and reliable service. read more

The absolute best! Fernando is the most honest and sweet person. Mark is awesome, too! Thanks, guys. Reliability year after year.

I had a problem with my battery. I called them that morning and they had me bring it right down, no appointment. They got to it right away & sure enough it needed to be replaced. They had it done earlier than they had projected. Plus they found & fixed a mystery noise I hadn't even told them about but had planned on having them look at the next time I could let go of my car. I'm very happy with the service I received, Mark was very helpful. read more

Mark is so awesome! He is honest and tries his hardest to save you money! I highly recommend this place. I have moved and now travel over an hour to bring my car in here as I trust this man with my car... read more

Excel Automotive lives up to its name. I had my daughter take her car there and I spoke with Mark who was very very helpful, professional and got answers for every question I had. He worked with me on prices and was very good on diagnosing the problems. He saved me money and I was shocked at the price for the amount of work done to the vehicle. He is very accommodating and shows outgoing concern and care for his customers. I've sent my mother there also and he treats seniors with the same professional and outgoing care and doesn't gouge his customers. Very fortunate to have found him. He won't STEER you wrong! read more