One of the reasons I continue to go back to Spencer's Automotive is because they have always been…read morehonest with me and integrity is important. They could have easily sold me on replacing my timing chain, gears and all the parts that it takes to rebuild that area but instead I was advised that it would be best to have the transmission checked out first before spending $2500 to $3000 with them. The car is only worth about $5000 so it wouldn't be worth spending all that money on it to then have the transmission break down on me and I would have to spend another 4-5K. Thank you for honesty!

We really liked the people here and appreciated their honesty and diligence with our vehicle. We…read morewould highly recommend this business to friends and family. Excellent service, excellent quality, excellent value.

Took my vehicle in a for a coolant leak. Vehicle was diagnosed, estimate was provided along with…read morepictures of the issue, and the repairs were completed within the timeframe provided after authorizing. No issues with the work or the experience inside the shop. Would go back again with any future vehicle repair needs. Thank you!

This repair shop was great! The experience of booking my SMOG was super easy and was able to change…read moresome info after booking by texting the help number. the staff were friendly, the wait was short, and the waiting area was super comfortable! also the prices were very reasonable!

Jeff is just as knowledgeable & experienced as any auto mechanic shop, but he is straightforward…read moreand helpful, and works with a strong moral compass. Most auto shops have to pay at least a dozen employees and pay rent so they jack up their prices or offer services that don't really need to be done. It's just business. But thankfully Jeff doesn't run like these places. He took care of my car's needs efficiently and at a fair price. My fiancé and I are so happy we found our auto mechanic! As far as the negative reviews go, they are unfortunate, but they're also years old... it's absolutely apparent he took them to heart and adjusted himself for the betterment of his business.

Jeff is quality!!! He knows his cars (old and new), gets to work and gets the job done. Great…read morework ethic, arrives on time and makes sure one understands the work that needs to get done to fix the issue. I've found my forever mechanic.

An unparalleled experience. Unicorn service. Can I give 6-stars? Honestly, read this…read more.. Day 1, Saturday, of a four week road trip, we drove from SoCal to Pleasanton, CA and heard a clicking sound coming from the rear end once we were off the freeway and could hear again. Since we were picking up our caravan partner and heading north, we needed to find a mechanic in NorCal, along our route and nearby. We used the VanAlert app (must have!) and found Westy World in Chico. I called the number (Saturday, remember?) to leave a hopeful message that they may be able to squeeze us in on Monday for a look-see. I couldn't leave a message because Brian answered! As we discussed the issue, Brian offered to stop-by Pleasanton on SUNDAY, after a nearby Van drop-off. We met at a roadside parking lot and Brian crawled under the van to find and definitively diagnose a broken axel. If this was the end of the story, I am sure you would agree that this is a once in a lifetime automotive and humanitarian experience. It has had such a profound impact on us that we use it as the measure of the Golden Rule - we try to treat others the way Brian treated us. But the story goes on. From the parking lot Brian rallied his team back in Chico to set up an appointment on Monday to repair our axel. We are pretty sure that Westy World was not keeping a time slot open for that Monday to address our emergency. So all the other projects must have been put on hold to make our emergency their emergency. As we agreed in the parking lot on Sunday, we covered the time and expense for Kyle to DRIVE FROM CHICO TO REDDING AND BACK on Monday morning to pick up the replacement axel. When we rolled into Chico Kyle jacked up our '87 GL and completed the repair before we could finish out lunch. Everyone was mellow, untroubled, kind and very knowledgeable. What a great mindset to calm us in our moment of flexing. After our trip we checked in with our local mechanic, who verified two things: the parts used (from Burley Motosports) were the best available, and Westy World charged us as though this was a regularly scheduled appointment - no emergency premium! It is an honor to have had this experience and to have Kyle and Brian in our world. Thank you both and everyone else at Westy World that was affected by our incursion.

Brian, may not remember me, but I remember him. His quick response to my desperate inquiry…read moreregarding my Ford E-350 in desperate need of exhaust manifold gaskets, and quoted price was much appreciated. Though it never came to fruition as someone wanted to buy it from me, I wish now I had not sold it.I wanted so bad to make a custom designed Van Life vehicle. But, guess it wasn't to be. But I have another project that needs a mechanic like Brian. Reviews are top notch, so here we go...

What a great experience dealing with GillsMotorworks. My wife drove up to Chico from Southern…read moreCalifornia when her brake lights started flashing that she needed immediate service. I was out of town so I wasn't much help. I called Patrick at 5 o'clock on a Sunday. Patrick didn't answer the phone because they were closed, but he immediately called me back. I told him the situation that my wife needed to have her brakes done immediately. My wife had a prior appointment at 8 AM that she couldn't miss so Patrick worked around her schedule and met her at 7 AM. By 12 o'clock my wife's brakes were completely redone and she was back on the road. Can't thank Patrick enough..

Custom Interior damaged with ZERO reimbursement after a month…read more I brought my vehicle in and payed over $2,000 for some simple motor work and keep in mind that this is how I was treated after paying so much; Upon returning home with my car that day I noticed that my brand new custom shift boot was covered in grease and had been attempted to be cleaned resulting in even more damage. It was installed about 3 weeks before this incident and was in perfect condition. It is a $50 custom made shift boot that took a $75 trim piece to make so this is going to cost me about $150 out of pocket to replace myself which is totally not cool. I took it upon myself to get in touch over the phone, where I was first accused about lying in regards to the damages, and was then mocked and made fun of by the owned Patrick for supposedly "just being all butt-hurt about it" I really want others to avoid such a bad experience, especially encountering damages and losing money when you are already having to pay for work on your car. I do also have images of my car on their lift as proof to the date that this occurred.

The guy or rather the mechanic was there working alone and he didn't have to stop and take care of…read moremy brake fluid but he did anyway and that pretty much going to make me a customer forever!

DO NOT GO HERE. They failed me on a smog test because they assumed a evap hose was replaced with a…read moreheater hose even though it looked identical to a OEM hose. They used chat GPT to look up the part number on the hose because they couldn't find it anywhere. Went to another smog shop and they passed me no problem. Thanks for taking my money and not offering a free retest!

Looks like the day I bought it!…read more My car was full of four years worth of dog hair, dirt and grime from camping trips, and a pretty gnarly smell. There were also mineral deposits from sprinkler water that seemed to be baked on permanently. I really couldn't believe it when I saw the finished product. The car looked brand new. Lynton is awesome. Super nice guy, kept me updated throughout the process. He was upfront about pricing and the quote was accurate. Great deal for the amazing job he did. Thanks!

Family friendly, honest, fair and reasonable pricing for services…read more I brought my Nissan Xterra XE 4WD in for an oil change, brake and suspension inspection. I was experiencing braking issues and lots of road bouncing ride issues. Issues found were that shocks front and back, upper and lower control arms, and axles and swings links were extremely worn and damaged. They fixed and replaced and did a spectacular job. I highly recommend them for all your vehicles needs.

I just want to say that despite what other reviews say the receptionist there is very friendly and…read morehelpful, we were joking some while she took my car in for service. They value their customers and treat us well. This is my new go to auto repair shop. They have good prices and don't try to overcharge people for the services they provide. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality mechanic with reasonable prices

Front office staff are cold and rude. I thought maybe they just needed a second chance so I took…read moremy wife's care in again and this time, she came with me. Got the same cold, rude response, no eye contact. Felt like she hated her job. We'll never be back!!!!

TL;DR - Sean is awesome. His shop is awesome. His service is awesome. Give him your money and save…read moreyourself the hassle of dealing with mechanic scumbags. Also he doesn't do the DMV stuff anymore because no one was taking advantage of it and it's too expensive at the moment/price of goods going up. So my man Sean can't justify offering it anymore. Sean's a certified badass. Went here this morning to get a smog for my car and it was about a 15 minute drive or so. I was the first and only there. Rolled into a vacant parking spot when Sean came over and asked if I here for a smog. I said "Yeah" and he asked me to park in the awning and he'd get me hooked up. I also came prepared with some Micky D's breakfast cuz ya boy was hungry. So anyway, fast forward 10 minutes and while I'm munching on my McMuffins, Sean and I are talking casually about stuff. Kitchen Nightmares is on and Gordon Ramsay is going in on some crappy chef. Sean's like "I'm pretty sure your McDonald's breakfast sandwiches taste A-1 compared to that restaurant's crap right now." In between our conversation he politely asked me to sign off and review what he was charging me for, didn't try to upsell me, sell me anything useless, or any additional fluff. He also didn't rush me out of there either. So I able to take my time and enjoy the deliciousness I had brought with me. All in all I spent about 15-20 minutes tops. The process was fast and easy. 15/10 would chat and chill with Sean again. Oh yeah and my car was fine. And I paid about $45 for the whole thing (smog check). "It seems like quality has taken a dive man, all these shops are trying to screw you out of your money. You come in for brakes, they try and sell you a tune up with it. On the shop's mission statements it should say in fine print under their BS commitment to customer service, 'We're also here to gouge and bone you out of every penny you own.' - Sean, Certified Boss, Norcal Auto Support this man, he's awesome.

Hands-down the best service I have received in the automotive industry. In years . I had a 9…read moreo'clock appointment to which I was 15 minutes early. He wasted no time to help me. I don't think I was there more than five minutes and that was just because I was asking in him questions that he's answered simple quick Ian's to the point.. my previous career was in AAA emergency road service so I've been to a lot of repair facilities for 37 years. I live almost 30 miles away even though there are places closer I will be going to him for sure... thank you so much for the great service Steven

Fantastic. Bought my son a 1971 Plymouth and several shops in town said they wouldn't work on it…read moreas it was "too old." What that tells me is some other shops are "too young" and won't work on anything unless it plugs into a computer. They are very knowledgable, honest, reliable and on time. The car is in good shape and didn't need a ton of work, but for the initial check up and tweak, they were fantastic. A few months later, we wanted another quick look - and they did it FOR FREE. If you are looking for a mechanic you can trust in Chico, you have found it. I'm very pleased and he will get my business not just for the old car, but for my brand new truck.

Gary was very nice, don't feel like he was trying to over charge me and got me in and out the same…read moreday with no appointment. I REALLY appreciate someone like this for my older car that I can build a long term business relationship with and that I can trust.