My tire blew off my car last night and AAA came and recommended this shop to me. Dropped off my car and by 8 in the morning, Johnny was up ready to work on it! He was very fun to talk to, made me feel very comfortable and explained what the troubles/cost/alternatives were and helped me navigate what we should do! He replaced my rotor and lug nuts and threw my spare on there and had excellent prices! read more

My car was having issues so I stopped by to have a Mechanic look at it. I met Johnny who provided excellent customer service with timely manner. He walked me through the problem and got me on the road with no time. Thank you Johnny! I get to make it to my bachelorette weekend! read more

On our drive down to Disneyland our transmission went out. The mechanic was amazing. Was able to tow us across the street to the shop. We were able to get an uber to Hanford to pick up a rental car. He kept us updated while on our vacation of the status of the replacement. read more

Pulled into Harris Ranch late on Thursday night with an odd sound coming from the car. The alternator had come loose, I found that one of the mounting bolts has broken. Called I-5 Friday and dropped it off to Johnny, he was straight up and went above and beyond to get the broken bolt out. The previous shop had loctited it in so it was a pain to extract. He cleans up some other things and did all this on a Saturday. Price was more than reasonable and he was great to deal with. read more

Kevin and his wife have owned this shop for 42 years and are absolutely fabulous!!! We got two new tires unexpectedly. The tow truck driver recommended this place and he was right. They stayed open late to wait for us and got us back on the road with two new tires. Thank you to them both! read more

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I was driving south bound and my alternator decided to retire. Found this business on Apple Maps and gave him a call to see if they could fix the issue, and they said they could no problem. Showing up in the tow truck and they got right to work. They had most of it off before I signed for the tow. They had me in and out in under 45 minutes. Pricing was great and they said lifetime warranty on the alternator. Would recommend 100% read more

My A/C stopped working on a day 100 degree plus day. Johnny fixed the problem with extra parts he had. My puppy Chewbacca and I drove the 450 miles to San Diego in comfort. Reasonable price, excellent service and great family owned business. read more

My car broke down off this exit. The mechanic did a 20 minute diagnostic and said it was something with my transmission. He charged me $110. I had my car towed to a dealership where they were shocked I paid $110 for something so simple and said it would have been free anywhere else. read more

Hamid over charges for minimal help and lies out his ass. Only come in dire need but beware. He will claim he's mechanic for 40yr and therefore is entitled to charge what ever he wants. read more

There are not enough stars available to express the kindness and professionalism exhibited by Johnny, Hamid and everyone at this incredible establishment. My travel trailer was listing hard to one side and Johnny not only replaced the springs but made some custom adjustments that cost far less than I expected, so I was also able to have him replace the rear struts on my tow vehicle to eliminate a dangerous squat. We felt genuinely cared about by the whole team, and left feeling as though we'd made a true new friend. Wish we could say this about every place we've had to go on the road. Thanks, Johnny and crew! read more

This is a long overdue review. In late March, on our way from the Bay Area to LA for a memorial service, I hear an intermittent but persistent scraping noise under the car so I finally pulled into Coalinga, the nearest town. We saw I-5 Auto repair and I was bracing myself for an expensive repair that would be even more expensive given the not-many-options location. The man who helped us looked under the car and said nothing was broken or needed repair. What a RELIEF!!! It was just a piece of a plastic from a part that had not been properly secured under the hood by a mechanic in the Bay Area. Considering I was expecting a big bill for hundreds of dollars for some crazy made up or real repair, I was ecstatic and relieved to know it was going to cost just $62.39 and we could be on our way! Now I know some of you may be thinking, "$62.39 to secure a piece of plastic under the car? That's high!" Well it took the I-5 mechanic about half an hour or more to secure the plastic back under the car. About the price...trust me, I left thinking, What a relief to get rid of that very concerning scraping sound and to get out of there with only $60 bucks when I was genuinely afraid I was looking at maybe $500-$600 or more for repair of the then unknown problem. So, thanks I5 Auto! read more

My Jeep broke down in the middle of junction 198 and 33 on my way to work in Coalinga. Thanks to Johnny who helped me get the vehicle out of the way. And to his mom as well. A lot of passers by asked whats wrong and if I needed help, bless their hearts. Thank you Johnny and to your mom. read more

My daughter had car trouble far from home. Luckily I was able to find I-5 Auto Repair and she was able to drive her car there for repair on a Saturday morning. Johnny was really kind over the phone and was ready to fix her car when she arrived. She was able to get back on the road within 1 1/2 hours. Great service and kind customer service!! Very thankful!! read more

Johnny our mechanic had great customer service and had us in and out in less than hour! And he knew right away what was wrong. Like all emergency services we were prepared to pay more $229 for a battery replacement I would stop again, also they take a pic of your license and card read more

Johnny was very knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. My kids and I got stranded on the freeway. Our car was towed to his shop and he took care of us as soon as his place opened. Very grateful read more

I had a blowout on the freeway and was really freaked out. I-5 towing found me quickly, were incredibly kind, and replaced my tires very fast and affordably. I am unspeakably grateful to the wonderful people here!!! read more

John/Juan is the best. Hauling a trailer in an older Volvo SUV downtown OC, my alternator crapped out (timing is everything). It was late Saturday afternoon. Luckily, these guys were right there. John got on the phone immediately, found me a replacement. Was delivered the next morning. He got me on the road Sunday afternoon. Friendly, kept me in the loop, even called to follow up as I was on the road. Volvo's are challenging to work on, and parts, especially in a less populated place like Coalinga, increased the challenge. I can't say enough good things about these guys. Saved my bacon, big time. read more

Thank you for saving me from the side of the road and changing my tire. Very timely and nice. I will use your service again. Hopefully not often... Thank you again! read more

we were dropped off by the tow company here after our car had wheel trouble that almost became a horrible accident. The owner took care of our car and fixed the damaged wheel lugs and even did not let us use the old tires due to its condition. He gave us a good price for the repairs and did not take advantage of our situation. This is a husband and wife team that will get your car fixed as soon as they can so you can continue on your destination safely. read more

I had a frightening accident 300 miles from home. We drove the car to the closest place which was just across the road. The CHP told us we could drive the car if the airbags, which had deployed, were removed. So we asked Hamid if he could check out the car to see if it were otherwise safe to drive. Hamid was kind and thoughtful, and advised me that I just had a scary accident, and I should get the car towed. He then added I may not realize how shook up I was, and it would not be safe to drive. Also, nothing could be guaranteed about the condition of the car at that time. He just wanted me to be safe, it was clear. As he talked I realized he was right. He let us be in his parking area for as long as we needed to arrange the tow with AAA and transportation home. This business is amazing. I thank God for them. read more

I can not recommend this company enough!! Very kind man and he responded to us being stranded on the interstate very quickly and towed us over an hour to get us back home. Excellent pricing compared to the other 5 companies we had called. Hamid/Kevin is a one of a kind gentleman with a good heart. We are very pleased. read more

Amazing service. Our car broke down at 6pm on a friday afternoon in the middle of nowhere on I5 southbound and they towed our car and repaired it too. I want to say their prices are decent as they really try to get you back on the road as soon and as safe as they can. Unfortunately our car needed a part and most shops are already closed at 9pm so we had to stay at the hotel nearby. Next day the owner called around as early as he can to find it (found it 1 hr away from the shop, they picked it up too) all in all we were back on the road by 12 noon. You can really sense that they want you back on the road as safe and as soon as they can. read more

Driving up to the Bay Area to catch a flight, we had a problem with our tires, and pulled over to get it sorted out. Luckily, we saw signs for the auto repair shop and decided to head in. He could not have been friendlier, and got the job done in no time. We went from completely panicking to laughing with him the entire time. Couldn't have asked for better service! read more

Our car decided to die 150 miles from home, on our way to LA. Jose took amazing care of us - figured out what was wrong and got it fixed by the next morning! Highly recommend this place. Fair, honest, and talented! read more

This guy is a magician with vehicles. Literally had my work vehicle die on the way back from LA and the owner of this shop worked his magic and I was back on the road without an hour. Go see him for any of your car trouble needs. Would go back if I break down on I-5 again. read more

While we were appreciative that the owner stayed after closing to help us with a nail we picked up somewhere, this place is the definition of highway robbery. Charged over $90 for a tire patch! More than the tire's even worth! But we didn't really have many other options as it was a Sunday night with other tire shops being closed and being over 200 miles from home. If you're not stuck in the same pickle as us and it's not a Sunday night... choose a different option. read more

Blew out a tire the other day on the 5 freeway, about 19 miles north of Coalinga. AAA suggested I-5 Auto and towed me there, and Hamid took care of it so fast! Great tire, good price, very good service, personable, kind, friendly. Really, what more can you want or expect? It's too far to go for my regular car repair and stuff (I live near Pasadena), and certainly I don't want another blown tire, but if I am near and in similar circumstances, I'm calling Hamid. read more

Last year, I managed to have car trouble on the I5 and came here. Johnny quickly fixed my car and had me going out on the road shortly after. This year, I managed to have car trouble AGAIN on the I5, pulled into the first exit I could, and what do you know? It happened to be I5 Auto Repair & Towing again! Johnny once again was there and helped me fix my car very quickly. He is great to work with and always manages to brighten your day, which is saying something if you spend most of it on the I5. My next road trip, if I happen to have car trouble again, I hope it's right by here. Thanks, Johnny! read more

Horrible service gave us a bad tire for a ridiculous price.. the tire didn't last 2 weeks. Never again.. reporting Hamid

I wish I could give them 100 stars. We had a double blow out of our RV rear right tires on I5. Called AAA (we have the premium RV package) who said it would be a 2 hour wait. After 2.5 hours I called them again and they I formed me that they were just going to call me to let me know that no one could come to our aid. WHAT??? They did however give me the name and number of I-5 Auto Repair and Towing. Hamid picked up immediately, assessed our situation for our location and dispatched Jose. Jose arrived fully equipped with what we needed, installed our spare and one new one he brought from their shop and we were on our way. And the value for what we received was remarkable. I can't praise these two and their company enough. read more

Driving down I-5 to LA for Thanksgiving, I hit a large pothole about 15 miles north of Harris ranch. It damaged my tire and bent the rim. Due to the fact that it was thanksgiving day, there were no tow truck drivers to take me the rest of the way to LA and I had no spare. The tow truck driver that AAA sent me would only drop me of somewhere nearby. He told me about this place and said the owner would be in for a couple hours even on Thanksgiving. So I waited around and the owner showed up at about 9am. He took a look at the damage and replaced the tire. He showed me that it was able to hold air. He cautioned me that the rim was not completely safe due to the damage. He said that hitting any bumps or potholes may cause the tire to lose pressure, so I should drive slowly. After less than an hour I was on the road. I was able to make it the last 200 miles to LA but he was right that the tire had lost some pressure. I was then able to get the rim properly fixed. If it weren't for the owner I never would have made it to my relatives for Thanksgiving. I will always be grateful. I would have payed a lot for the work he did but his prices were very reasonable. read more

My car was broke down 10 miles away and tow truck driver just drop me to the closest car repair which is this place. The owner was so friendly and helpful to me, really enjoyed the atmosphere and conversation with him, looks like he is pretty much popular in the area, owner name is Kevin he is 35 years in this business. read more

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Stuck halfway between San Francisco and LA, and got a notice that my tire was losing air. Johnny, the mechanic, was amazing And found a leaky valve. This was a Sunday late afternoon and he had my car back running within an hour. He made me feel safe and taken care of! read more

I blew a tire on I-5, thankfully near this shop. Jose was about to close but stayed open, both to replace the tire and to fix the rim, which had been bent. He also filled the spare tire, which was quite low. He gave quick and very professional service that was top rate. And I know this because when I got home, at the suggestion of a friend, I had a local tire person look at the rim, in case it needed replacing. The local person said whoever fixed the rim did an excellent job, and it didn't need to be replaced! read more

We had emergency tire and wheel problems while traveling from LA to Seattle. This shop was courteous and professional, and took very good care of us while they diagnosed and fixed the problems. They had us back on the road in just over an hour! read more

Worst spot ever. Went in for a small unexpected repair, on the way to l.a with my daughters. Elderly man, did not even acknowledge my entrance. I said hello, he answered (still not turning around,was busily arranging oil bottles) I told him what happened and he says he would come to see my car as soon as he was done (arranging oil bottles) We went outside to wait, almost ten minutes later went back to see if he even remembered we were there. He is in the garage working on a car. I go in clear my throat waiting for some kind of acknowledgement and all I got was barely a glance over the shoulder- what the hell?! Not to mention, we were the only customers there-wish 0 stars were possible read more

Chris and Abraham went above and beyond to save my vacation. My van broke down at the top of the I-5 Grapevine above Castaic Lake. Almost no phone service. Another car had blown out a tire at the exact same place and had zero phone service, no spare. Chris found us, helped the couple with the blow out, and then drove me, my friend, and our dog over 80 miles home, van in tow. Then, to frost the cake, my friend left her wallet in the cab of Chris' truck. Abraham found it and arranged a Lyft driver to drive it back to us. OMG! These folks are the absolute best!! read more

Hamid is the man. My car stopped on I-5 near Coalinga so towed to this repair shop at 12:30 at night. Slept at a near by hotel and stopped by next morning to explain what happened. He quickly diagnosed and told me it's a fuel pump failure. He ordered the part and fixed it in a couple of hours. I was able to get home by afternoon. He didn't charge overly and it was very quick. Thanks Hamid! read more

Stayed open past close to help us with a flat tire as it was getting dark. Super appreciative. Excellent service.

Got a nail in my tire... They are open 24 hours so it's a great service shop. Usually a plug tire job is like $10-$20 if a place even charges you (I've had free service, just tipped), but here it was $40. Can't complain, 4 stars for service and availability... Minus one star for the price, still a Savior to be able to get home instead of getting stuck off the I-5... It's a business so they supplied exactly what I had a demand for... Thanks guys for the help :) read more