They get the job done efficiently no stress about if someone is telling the truth about my vehicle. 2002 subaru and I work with kids, so I need reliable mechanics I can trust to get to work on time read more

a minute ago NEW This place is garbage! Called for a quote to get service done, told me he would get back to me, 2 days later still hasn't returned my call! Guess they don't need my business, I'll go somewhere else! Maybe I'll go in to tell them how much of a piece of shit they are! Wasn't really going to go there anyway just because of another bad experience I had, I just wanted to compare quotes with other places! read more

I work a few hundred yards away from GCAC and have considered taking my 1998 Jeep Cherokee to them for repairs. In every case I have a pretty good idea of what the problem is and they always leave me guessing what the cost will be for the repair. I called on them again just this week in connection with a possible job and they wouldn't even quote the cost of parts that would be involved. They wouldn't even give me a ballpark figure. And, knowing that depending on how you source a part the cost can differ by a factor of ten or more. But, they stubbornly refused to do anything more than quote me their hourly rate. Well I have a pretty good idea of time required to replace the part in question and can easily source the part from Amazon which is just over $40 and I simply refuse to put up with this kind of nonsense. I work in customer service and I've learned that the way you generate business and keep customers coming back is to build trust and this company doesn't have a clue. read more

I switched from another Jackson auto repair about 3 years ago and have been very happy with these folks. They give me a range of choices for repairs and the ramifications for each choice. They do not pressure for the big repair. They are reliable and up front. read more

This business has changed names to "Big O Tires". Same friendly staff, same quality full service. Had my car serviced there on 3/20/24, and will continue to use this complete service center in the future. read more

Can't work on my vehicle ATM, because I injured my back. Called just now on recommendation of folks over at Brick House. Spoke to Tim. He advised me that they were booked until after New Year. Fine. But when I mentioned I'd like to get my 80 Series Land Cruiser worked on, he said he would not be inclined to work on such an older vehicle but perhaps Don might, since whenever you work on older vehicles, if something else breaks, this becomes an issue. What?! Isn't this an automotive shop? First time, I've ever heard of ageism in automotive repair. Not what I expected coming from a 'local' recommendation. read more

Um, wow. First of all, I killed my engine while traveling up in Amador County, far far from home (San Diego). So that's where all this starts. Enter Don. I called him ASAP when he was recommended by another car place in Amador. HE IS GREAT. All caps worth it. First of all, he was really sympathetic to my car engine being dead (didn't even give me a hard time for neglecting it :) ). Second of all, he did a bunch of research and called around to figure out some options for me, offering me three price levels for three different solutions (I like options). Third of all, he worked quickly, was really friendly, was super thorough with my car, and stayed in contact even though I had to go back to San Diego sans car. Knowing my car was in Don's hands, though, soothed my worries. When my car was complete and I was able to drive it back down to San Diego, I called Don to let him know that the car was great and that all was well in the world of my car. You know what he did? He gave me a hug over the phone. If that ain't great service, I don't know what is :) In addition to Don, shout out to all the guys at Gold Country, too. I don't know all of your names, but you did a bad-ass job on my car and if you weren't 500 miles away I'd come to you everytime. THANKS (again, worth the caps). read more

Let's start by saying that nobody in their right mind gets up in the morning and says, "I hope I have to have my car repaired today!" That said, if it must happen, you cannot do much better than Don Wilke and Gold Country Auto Clinic (GCAC)... Honest, fair and capable... Most recently, I had a breakdown requiring a tow to GCAC... Don should have been on holiday, but one of his staff had been hospitalized and Don was on duty... While I waited for my car to be evaluated, he turned down a potentially profitable job by telling the customer that the work the customer thought he needed was still 10,000 to 12,000 miles out... Ours is an old car about to be turned in... Don and his crew had it up and running promptly at a fair price... When the new one arrives, our regular maintenance will go to GCAC without hesitation... Cannot recommend this facility highly enough... read more

Don did a great service for us in fixing a complicated oil leak on our Kia. We had to come back a second time for additional repairs and Don refunded us half the service price for our troubles. We found that refreshingly honest! Will definitely refer GCAC to friends & neighbors. read more

Seth helped me out of a jam today and he was very kind and went above and beyond. If I need car repairs in the future I will definitely use Gold Country Auto Clinic. Thanks Seth! read more

I was in a time sensitive situation and Don came to the rescue and had my car ready to go in half a day. These guys came to the rescue. I highly recomend gold country auto repair to anyone in automotive repair crisis read more

Called to make a appointment for a simple shift solenoid which is only a 40$ part and was told they would just replace the transmission. I wouldn't recommend any shop that goes to saying they will just replace a fixable part . read more

We had to leave Sutter Creek on a Monday morning and our Toyota Camry failed to run properly on Saturday morning. There were no repair shops open anywhere all weekend but we sent an email to Gold Country Auto Clinic, the place where we've been taking the Subaru to for 8 years. Don Wilke answered that same day, telling us to bring it in first thing Monday morning. Don and Tim and the crew have always done a fantastic job in helping us maintain the Subaru so I knew we'd be in good hands. The problem was a failed ignition module. As it turned out, Gold Country Auto Clinic had our Toyota diagnosed and fixed as fast as was possible, on short notice, and we made it to our San Jose appointment on Monday as planned. A big thank you to Don, Tim, and all the mechanics for your exemplary service! read more

If I could give this a negative score I would. I cannot believe how they tried to scam a woman trying to take care of her car so she can take her kid to school and activities. I went to Gold Country Auto in Jackson. They told me I needed new brakes, rotor, axel, no oil in my car and more. Ryan, who did the "26 point check" didn't even open my cabin air filter that was full of leaves. He charged me $166 to "look at it". I got a second opinion with pictures. My brakes are amazing (they should be I got them 3 years ago) and my axel is fine. Both air filters full of leaves and debris. Gold Country Auto tried to scam me hard for things that didn't need fixed. When speaking with the owner Don to rectify the incident he told me they wouldn't lie, that he backs up Ryan 100% and did not see a problem. I do not trust Gold Country Auto and they will take advantage of any woman that goes there. I have paper proof but when spoken to was told they did nothing wrong. read more

I have been living in the Jackson CA area for a bit over a year now and am really fortunate to have discovered this shop. Don Wilke and his staff are really friendly, professional, and competent. I'm a bit of a car buff and really fussy (compulsive) about my cars. My Honda S2000 has needed some routine maintenance but recently developed noise in the differential. Don and his team diagnosed the problem as ring and pinion wear. inspection revealed only minor wear. Honda does not sell repair parts, only a brand new full differential assembly ($$$). Used market ... unavailable. Don changed out the differential oil and did the test drive personally. He recommended that I continue to drive the car as it is. He could have easily recommended the full replacement ($$$). Bottom line: they won't try to sell you parts/service that you don't need. Huge. DrDave PS. The Gold Country Auto discount at Enterprise Car Rental is better than I get thru my company (a large multinational conglomerate). read more

We took our vehicle to this establishment a few months ago for some engine noise. They said it was a rod knocking. They supposedly did a diagnosis on the car. I am really starting to believe that there is nothing but racist people in that area. Or the mechanics in this area have no clue what they are talking about. The whole time it was the fan!!!! Had a real mechanic from Sacramento check the car out and had it fixed within 30 minutes. He even showed us how to fix it. It just goes to show the difference in mechanics. The guy who fixed this has been a mechanic since he was less then 10 years old. While these guys at Gold Country won't help unless you meet their standards. I will never take anything of mine to any establishment in Jackson, for the simple fact that you could get screwed over for being a different color. read more

Gold Country Auto Clinic - Auto Repair Near Me - Jackson, California

This place is awesome. They are all about customer service. They previously serviced my breaks and did a great job but I just dropped by because I had a slow leak in my tire. They don't even do tires but they put air in my tires and gave a reference for a tire place. As a woman it's tough going to body shops because I have no idea what's going on with my car. Tim is awesome, he explained what's going on with my car each time and made me feel really at ease about my visit. Go to this place if you want great service and even greater customer service. read more

I've only been here a couple times so far with my beat up Jeep Patriot, I was previously going to the dealership. The Jeep was getting really bogged down, less power, I needed the rear brakes done, etc. This place has done an awesome job, the Jeep has some pep in her step again, and the prices aren't bad. Plus you're supporting a family business who seems to take pride in their work. read more

I don't think I knew how great this place actually was until today. As a nonprofit Food Bank I received a gift of a delivery truck, it had been out of use for quite sometime and needed some attention. They went through this truck top to bottom and again to ensure it was safe and perfect for my volunteer drivers. Thank you for another excellent experience and top notch work. Thank you for never doing things that don't need to be done and mostly thank you for finding everything that does need attention! With such gratitude Interfaith Food Bank read more

Being a single woman I get taken advantage of a lot, especially when it comes to my car. NOT at Gold Country. Recently I went elsewhere to get tires and they tried to scare me into getting new brakes, even after I told them my brakes were only 6 months old. The Les Schwab tire guys insisted my mechanic did a bad job then and I needed brakes immediately. I took my car back to Gold Country where I had gotten my brakes done and the guys checked them out for free and gave me the piece of mind I needed. read more

These folks are Way Beyond Good...they are Fantastic! Back in September I was making a trip from Washoe Valley, NV to Salinas, CA...for my late Uncle's Celebration of Life...I was enjoying the brand new pavement on Highway 88...when I came up on a stoppage for the final stages of repaving...I was in a long line of stopped cars...smelled burning oil...and thought Man, someone needs to fix their car!!...right then I saw smoke curling up the side of the Corvette...Oh it's MY CAR! I stopped to look along the side of the road...but could not see where it was coming from...I drove slowly the 5 miles or so into Jackson...where I looked for an auto parts store...thinking maybe it was a loose oil filter...that's when I saw Gold Country Auto Clinic...I talked with Tim W. the service manager...he referred me to the owner to see if they could fit me in...the owner was pleasantly surprised when he saw the Corvette...as he also is a Corvette owner...Let's bring it in and check it out! Turned out it was a leaking oil pressure sending unit...which the parts store delivered in about 2 minutes...during the short amount of time it took to replace it...the service manager had called the only car rental place in Jackson to reserve a car for me...just in case the project could not be completed...as he knew the purpose of my journey. Anyway, I was Very Happy with the service I received as a traveler through Jackson, CA...and strongly recommend Gold Country Auto Clinic for all you vehicle repair needs! I could not have been treated better...and I noticed they had the same level of concern for all their clients...Kudos to a Fantastic Auto Repair Service!! Jim read more

I had an issue with my Jeep Cherokee engine light was on and it was hesitating. I contacted the team at Gold Country Auto Clinic they were able to diagnose the issue, order the parts & make the repair quickly even dealing with my extended warranty company directly. These guys are friendly, professional and fair. Great job Don Wilke and team. Thank you read more

I was stuck Christmas Eve when my Expedition broke down in Jackson, CA. Everything was closed until Tuesday. But Tuesday morning at 7:30 they answered my call and I got the car to them by 8:30, and it was repaired by noon. They were courteous, knowledgeable, have all the diagnostic equipment to do a thorough job. They checked out the whole vehicle and gave me a rundown on the condition of the fluids, brakes, etc. I will be returning to them for all my vehicle needs. read more

OK, full disclosure: This is my second review of Gold Country Auto but in all honesty they deserve 50 more! The way they conduct business is the way ALL businesses should be run. Here is the situation I was just in that prompted me to write this. On Wednesday I was driving my truck up the small hill on Hwy 49 in front of Safeway when I lost ALL acceleration. Seriously, uphill with gas pedal floored at 21 miles an hour. Yikes! Was able to get it to Gold Coast a little later, Explained to Tim what had happened. GCA confirmed the issue and a couple of other engine codes. From the look on his face, my mind went to $$$$ to get it fixed. Can't believe how wrong I was. Between Tim and Don they we're able to write up the issues AND research the true problem was. They found a service bulletin that described the problem and the fix. Tim said it was covered under warranty that had a time and mileage limit. I was good on miles (yay) but over on time (crap). Tim suggest I contact Toyota store where I bought truck might be able to help. I did but they couldn't but did give me phone number for Toyota HQ. Truck was towed to Placerville for fixing. Cutting to the chase, the write-up, description and package put together by Tim/Don that included the pulling of services codes and the Tech Service Bulletin that Thompson Toyota forwarded to Toyota HQ convinced them that they should cover these repairs, wait for it, under warranty!!! I am firmly convinced that without work done by these great gentlemen swayed Toyota's decision in my favor. Without Tim, Don and Gold Country firm belief in Outstanding Customer Service and going extra mile for customers, I would have had to pay out of pocket some where in the mid-four figures to get the repairs done. Can not thank them enough for all they did for me. Oh, and their bill to me for the work they did? Total: $0.00 read more

Very friendly staff. I brought my car in and they were able to squeeze me I. And had me out the door in no time! Highly recommended!!!!

Great service, VERY knowledgeable staff, HONEST, and understanding of their clients needs. Oh yeah and this place is CLEAN, no dust or grease in their lobby, they even have a kids area with coloring books. For the last year and a half I've been incredibly frustrated dealing with an off and on cylinder misfire. Every time I would take my car in to different mechanics no one would find the problem, they would change unnecessary parts, charge me, and send me on my way. Until I decided to try Gold Country Auto Clinic. They actually took the time to take my engine apart and find out exactly what was causing my problem. I ended up needing a new engine and they were able to find me a used low mileage engine right away. When I was battling my warranty company for my car, they were patient and helpful and kept me up to date through the whole process. They also always tried to keep costs down for me by not replacing unnecessary parts, really looking out for my best interest. This place is GREAT! I would suggest Gold Country Auto Clinic to everyone! I won't take my car anywhere else. read more

I've been really happy with the service I've received at the Gold Country Auto Clinic. I also appreciate it that they seem very honest and don't try to sell me service I don't need. I've had friends that have been coming here for over a decade (also when it was Subaru Plus) and have never heard one bad thing about them. read more

We drove into Jackson from Reno in our RV towing my Tacoma. We had the Tacoma modified with a drive line disconnect and auxiliary brakes to allow towing four down. Arriving in Jackson we found the check engine light on in the Tacoma. Also the brakes on the truck smelled like they were dragging. We were concerned as this was our first trip in our new coach with these modifications. Arriving at Gold Country we met Tim the service manager. He was eager to help us. He read and informed us of the error code. It was a speed sensor in the transmission. Not a good code this far from home. Then we met Curtis. One of the mechanics. After they talked about our issue, Curtis hooked up a computer to the truck and did a more thorough diagnostic. After discussing with us for about 1/2 hour, the modifications that were made, and how I disconnected the drive line he cleared all the codes and told us to drive the truck for a while to see if a code would reappear. He said everything should be alright. He was right. It was just operator error. He saved us from looking at a major bill to charging us nothing! They made our out of town stressful experience into a very nice day. read more

I am SO appreciative of the great service and honesty I get with GCAC. They literally go out of their way to make car repair a good experience. I drop my car in the morning, they give me a ride to work in Jackson, then pick me up when my car is ready. How great is that! I trust them entirely and will be a long time customer. Bring your car to them and know you are getting the very best prices and professional repair and maintenance. I'm safe on the road thanks to Don and is great staff! read more

My husband and I have had our cars serviced at Gold Country Auto for about 3 years. Recently, the shop replaced the brakes on my CRV when the pads were worn. Today, I called Don (the owner) telling him there was a small fluid leak down the front tire. After I called, Don showed wonderful compassion when he worried about me driving on brakes that might have a leak. He sent a tow truck to my home (on him) so he could check the brakes at the safety of the shop. Thank you, Don and Gold Country Auto Clinic. read more

I started out going to Gold Country Auto when it was called Subaru Plus in 2012 and continued until I moved back to the Bay Area in 2017. They are an excellent team doing first rate work. I wish I could still use them but too far away now. Very knowledgeable and reasonable prices. read more

This is by far the best automotive repair shop I have ever worked with. They are professional, honest and highly skilled.

I arrived at Gold Country with a quote from a local "fast lube and oil" business of $650 to replace the alternator on my 2006 Mazda pickup. Gold Country checked my charging system, ordered, had delivered and replaced the alternator in a short period of time. I was out the door in about an hour and 15 minutes with a total cost of $338! That's a pretty substantial difference in cost, but as important is the confidence I have in the knowledge and skill of Gold County's mechanics. I've been to Gold Country (when they were located in Martell as Subaru Plus) on 2 other occasions for repairs, and my experience was the same. I plan to use Gold Country for all my vehicle repairs and services in the future. Thanks Don, Tim and Gold Country crew for the excellent service. read more

My husband and I were in Jackson on business and my 2007 BMW x5 started heating up. We were lucky enough to be close to this shop. The owner Don was amazing and made sure we were able to get the service we needed. I wish we lived closer to take all our cars to this shop! read more

In an age where everyone is in a hurry and the 'personal touch' is forgotten, Don Wilke and his team at Gold Country Auto Clinic are rare gems. On a recent visit to have my aging Honda Civic looked at for a serious oil leak they graciously informed me that it was just a loose oil drain plug!! Tightened the plug, Checked the tire pressure, checked my brakes and washed the windows and then proceeded to charge me NOTHING! That my friends is a auto repair business to take note of. If you are in Jackson or Amador county look no further than GC Auto clinic for your auto repair needs. Thanks Don...and Tim!! read more

The best auto repair I've ever gone to. Honest fair prices and good work. Also always on time. Great friendly people. The best place in Amador County! read more

Initially my quote was quite high for my aging Miata. Yet the repair had to go forward so I was prepared for the worst. Thanks to Don and his team of experts the window motor repair was half the cost. Why you ask? Because they deduced that my car only needed some teardown lube and restore rather than new parts, saving me several hundred dollars. It's hard to find a reputable auto repairman and yet Don and Gold Country Auto have restored my belief that there are honest, hard working folks that get it. Thanks Don! read more