Always great when you find an honest mechanic in a small town that can easily take advantage of tourists like myself. My tire kept losing air. I keep a pump in my car but it was losing air steadily. This is the only mechanic in town and they were booked. They made me an appointment late afternoon but then gave me the name of a tire shop in Morro Bay to see if they can help me earlier. Sure enough the tire shop got me in much faster so I canceled my appointment. I really appreciated the fact they gave me another option so I could still enjoy the rest of my day! Thank you! read more

Gerber's Auto Services - Located in Tin City off of Burton - Auto Repair Near Me - Cambria, California

On a long road trip, one of my tires got a puncture. Gerber's schedule was full. But out of her kindness, Cory helped squeeze us in to repair the tire. Very much appreciated their support to get us back on the road. read more

I just moved to Cambria and this was a great experience! Amazing service and incredible people! My check engine light came on for the second time in a month during Memorial Day weekend, so I drove the car straight to Gerbers on Tuesday morning and I am so glad that I did. The first time this happened I took it to Toyota in SLO, and they found rodent damage (including a very large rat!) It was quite expensive to replace filters and correct other damage, so I wasn't expecting another issue. Cori at Gerbers got me in immediately and they found more damage (another filter was chewed, and the engine air flow was blocked again.) They ordered a new part I needed on the spot which was delivered promptly while I waited. Camren built a screen to prevent future entry by the critters. I am so impressed at how knowledgeable, thorough, and thoughtful these people are! read more

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Best auto service ever! My wife and I drove up to Cambria from Long Beach for an overnight trip, and right as we park our car in the hotel parking lot, check engine light came on. We took it over to Gerber's for them to make sure it wasn't anything major (thankfully it wasn't) and we had a wonderful experience. The people there are lovely. The front text lady's name was Cory I believe and despite the place being busy she was very helpful and kind, our mechanic Camren was very informative and reassuring and kept updates with us regularly. We were in the waiting room area for around 2 hours but it was definitely not a drag. Every other customer who came in knew everyone, they all said hi, struck up conversations and even included my wife and I in them. Someone even brought them cookies! Those short two hours showed us how much history and community are in that one small shop. I highly recommend going there if you have car trouble, whether you're a resident or just passing through. read more

Gerbers really helped us out yesterday my my friend moved to Tennessee and left her car here and we had problems getting their registration for the DMV renewal. Gerbers took care of the situation and made it real easy for us. I'm grateful to you guys. ! read more

Helpful, professional, quality service, timely, and concerned. Friendly local auto shop read more

We came in because we had our rental vehicle from Turo, the rear brakes broke on us while driving. Cory and Cameron were a huge help they knew exactly what was wrong and were happy to help in any and every way possible. Highly recommend them! read more

Incredibly kind and helpful staff. Corey and her crew took excellent care of us even though they didn't make a dime off us - they are just very nice people! We showed up w a flat tire and another about to pop. They didn't have what we needed in stock, but Corey immediately called down to a shop in Morro Bay she works with and asked them to hold two of the correct tires for us while we got our car towed there. She saved the day! read more

The whole experience was swift, efficient and well done. I was even asked if I had done the big mileage maintenances which made me check! Very happy with Gerbers. read more

We were traveling from Colorado and were in Cambria. I drove over a very ruff driveway and bottomed out the rental car. My husband could see there was a leak, but we were unable to verify from where. Called Monday morning and they saw us right away and put the air up on the rack and discovered it was the windshield washer reservoir. They added windshield fluid topped off the coolant and stated "NO CHARGE" This was beyond a surprise and such a relief. Not only did they give me piece of mind, but they also did some work. I highly recommend going here for absolute honesty & integrity! I wish I could remember the lady's name at the front but regardless, believe the other positive reviews and give this small-town business a try, you will NOT be disappointed. Linda D Denver read more

Excellent, kind, helpful and HONEST! We were on a road trip and hit a deer. They did everything they could to get my kids and me back on the road as soon as possible. I highly recommend! read more

Gerber's snuck me in last minute for an oil change on a Friday afternoon before our trip home the next morning. Most places would NOT do that, especially on a Friday. Very friendly and accommodating staff, quick and thorough work, didn't try to upsell or upcharge me for unnecessary parts or services. Highly recommended! Thanks Gerber's! read more

These are kind people willing to help an out-of-towner. On my way to Big Sur, a piece of my fender ended up dangling against my tire. I was worried about the seriousness of this & if I could make it safely to my destination & eventually home. Gerber's was the only repair shop in town. Fortunately, they fixed the dangling piece enough so I could make it to my destinations. And they took care of it right away--a bit before closing time. I am so thankful that they were able to do this, especially being far from home. I tried to pay them, but they wouldn't take my money. Now how nice is that? Thank you so much Gerber's!! read more

We drove into town late Thursday night for the wine festival. While en-route, my car started misfiring. I nursed my car to Rigdon House. Took my car to Gerber at 8am the next morning (Friday) They were friendly and seemed to have a good idea what was going on. They quickly diagnosed the problem. They were able to order parts and get my car back on the road the same day. Made my weekend less stressful knowing my car was going to get us home. Thanks Cori and crew!! read more

The staff was very personable, friendly, and professional. The cost seemed very reasonable and was completed quickly. I would definitely have use Gerber's again. read more

While vacationing in Cambria my car wouldn't start. The first time, someone used jumper cables to start the car. The second time, I had issues, I took it to Gerber Auto. They were friendly, professional and worked to get my car back to me as soon as possible. I also had them change the windshield wipers. One of the wipers was bad, when I return, they changed it out immediately, refilled my wiper fluid and won't take a tip. I was very impressed with their service. read more

Outstanding honest service and repair! You can't go wrong with Gerber. They have gone above and beyond several times and always honest and efficient! read more

Good news, I received a direct message through Yelp from Mr. Gerber himself and he apologized, I felt like he meant it too. We all have bad days and I think I may have just hit Mr. Gerber on a really really bad day. I plan on giving them another shot to see if they can earn me as a customer. I love to support local businesses every chance I get. I think it took a lot of courage for Mr. Gerber to apologize and he did it in a most polite and respectful manner. read more

Gerber's Auto Services - Auto Repair Near Me - Cambria, California

Excellent. They took apart console, diagnosed my transmission failure, recommended a reliable service provider (who did the work), and even transported truck back 40 miles after work was completed. No charge... not a dime. Thank you Dave, Cory, and Crew. read more

Always responsive and great and friendly staff Been to a few places before but this place has always been honest and on point

It's hard to trust any business on the Central Coast. It's like walking through piranha; you get fleeced. However, Gerber's doesn't do that. The front office is professional, friendly and forgiving. The work, in this case a smog check, is priced similar to Paso Robles rather than Morro Bay, which always overprices services. The shop is neat and organized with a comfortable sitting area that they heat! The mechanics, owner included, are friendly. I always get the feeling that they care about what they do. read more

My 2003 Chevy Silverado truck would not crank. Battery and alternator checked out good . Had to tow it to Gerbers. They said $180 to diagnose problem. They found out it was a sensor that was fouled by oil that sent an error signal that would not allow truck to turn over. They fixed it in a half day. Charge was only the diagnostic fee. Very happy. read more

Super nice and accommodating. Very honest, and were able to FIX my catalytic converter in about an hour and saved me a lot of money I would have probably spent at any other repair shop! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Gerber's Auto Services cannot reliably perform basic inspections. This business provided false information to the buyer/seller of a vehicle for the sole purpose of expediting a transaction that never should have taken place. When confronted with a written vehicle inspection from an alternate business, the business owner lost his temper and commanded us to leave his premises. Unfortunately for the business owner, other customers witnessed his behavior. Gerber's Auto Services is taking advantage of Cambria's rural location that gives the owner a monopoly on auto services. I would strongly advise traveling to Cayucos or Morro Bay to have any auto services performed. BEWARE OF GERBER'S AUTO SERVICES!! Update: The son of the owner left a "funny" comment on my yelp review, and left a private comment to me referring me as "SO IGNORANT". This is another example of the unprofessional behavior of both the owner and his son. read more

Gerber's Auto Services - Auto Repair Near Me - Cambria, California

Who doesn't like a daisy in their air vent? If you live in the area this place (which may be the only place) is a great place to get you ride fixed by the local mechanic family. read more

We were passing through headed up to Big Sur and saw a nail in one of the tires. Googled tire services and Gerber's came up first. So glad we went with our gut-- the staff are super friendly and took care of us right away. If you're passing through and need auto services-- definitely recommend this place. read more

While on vacation in Cambria Ca. Our car started making this loud grinding noise. We thought not now please! Went on Yelp and started looking for Auto Repair Shops in Cambria. We came across the shop Gerbers Auto Repair. The reviews were good so I dropped the family off at the hotel and went there. The reviews were right! By the time I got there the noise was really loud. My first thought was the cost to repair the issue. Went to the counter and was greeted by a very nice young lady. I explained the issue and within ten minutes the mechanic was pulling the car inside. The car was raised up and he started to look at the front end. He then stated he knew what it was. He spun the left front wheel and the noise was there. I couldn't believe what he said next. Using a pry bar he pushed back the backing plate and a small rock fell out. I said " that's all it is? He says that he's seen this issue many times. The noise was gone. The car was lowered down and removed from the lift. As I was getting ready to pay them he said how about ten bucks. I was pleasantly surprised. Only ten bucks I said? I then proceeded to give them $40.00 and asked that they use it to buy them lunch. What an awesome shop!! It's nice to know that there are still shops that take care of their customers like this. I had thought that our trip was ruined when the noise started. But only after about twenty minutes I was back on the road. Thank You so much Gerbers Repair. You guys are the best! I highly recommend them. read more

Honest, efficient and reasonably priced auto repair. We are lucky to have such a resource on the Central Coast.

My engine splash shield came loose on long drive to Cambria, making awful noise. Not a major problem but quite annoying when miles from home. Gerber's fixed it in minutes for free. Now I can enjoy my vacation. Thanks read more

Realized we had a flat tire at the start of our road trip. Gerber's took great care of us they are fast & affordable. Everyone was very nice. read more

Can't say enough good about this location and Cameron. We were driving through and had car trouble and they helped us out. Everyone waiting in their waiting room was helpful and gave us ideas of what we should do while we were in town. They figured out what was wrong with the car so we could continue our road trip. Thank you so much read more

If you live in or near Cambria this is the place for car repairs, they are very Honest, timely and very friendly. We bring our cars there for service because I know that it will be done right on a timely basis and not overpriced. They will have my business for years to come. read more

Camren is awesome!!! I was on a road trip 3 hours away from home and started to have car problems. I took my car to there shop and told them what was going on. I was told it would be best to take it to the dealership( which everyone knows dealerships are really expensive), also it was 45 minutes away and I would have to get my car towed. While I was on the phone calling AAA. Camren came outside and ran a diagnostic on my car found out the problem instantly!!! Really easy fix! A clamp came undone. My car is back to normal. Didn't charge me either. The dealership alone was going to charger me $150 for a diagnostic! I'm really thankful I took my car there. read more

Beware the out of town reviews. These dudes do a great job and they are easy to work with and CHEAP! From Corey to the rest of the crew Good job on all my visits. 3 in total. Thanks for the tires boys. read more

I had lights come on in my Ford Van that was under warranty. I was too far from the local Ford dealership. I came in to Gerber and they diagnosed the the combo of lights probably just meant it was time for an oil change. They reset the lights for me and sent me on my way. read more

Imagine you're several hundred miles from home on your vacation and your car starts acting up. After finding that the auto shop at the Chevron station on Main is permanently closed, you make your way to Gerber's. You explain to them that you are on vacation and having car issues so they immediately take a look at your car and tell you that your car is misfiring and that it's probably a bad cylinder and other things you don't want to hear while you're on vacation, such as, we can't work on your car today. What they also tell you is where you might have better luck getting your car fixed the same day and start looking up phone numbers for you to call. So, while I can't vouch for their ability to fix your car, I can vouch for them being very nice people for taking the time to assist you in finding another mechanic. read more

Gerber Auto ramped up the repair cost and determined a low car value. I had to "total" my 1-owner low mileage (95K) car and then I had to buy it back for $1500+ salvage cost. The car value they determined was 75% of market value. I wanted it repaired but Gerber and State Farm wouldn't budge. The actual car repair costs were 50% of the Gerber estimate!! 2 "used" doors ($400) and about $300 in front end parts was all the damage. The title is now marked "salvage" Lowering the value Of the car. Gerber is part of a scam, stealing cars and making money off insurance instead of actually repairing cars For a fair price. read more

We were absolutely impressed with the courtesy shown to us! We were on vacation with our 5th wheel when our 07 GMC diesel started running rough. Cameron and Patrick diagnosed the problem as soon as we pulled in-They treated us great! 5 thumbs up!!!! read more

It's pretty much the only game in town, so expect a lengthy appointment schedule and a somewhat pricey repair bill. But the quality of their work is excellent. read more

Used to be a good place, but has definitely gone down hill. Primarily due to a woman named Corey who is well, let's just say borderline rude. I had to call several times just to speak with someone after leaving several messages. I think Corey should go to customer service school. I won't go there anymore. read more