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    Independent Automotive

    4.8 (24 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Auto transmission repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

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    2 years ago

    Excellent service, Dave is the best mechanic I've ever delt with. Very honest, quality service. Will never go anywhere else.

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    Dave was recommended by a good friend of mine. He is as solid as they come! I highly recommend him, he is efficient, honest, and thorough.

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    8 years ago

    Best service, honest and dependable. Dave is a great guy and knows his stuff...he has my loyalty!

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    12 years ago

    Dave is a one man shop, so make an appointment. You will be glad you did. He is very honest and reasonable.

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    Great service... very friendly and helpful. I will never go anywhere else but here.. fair prices and this guy knows his stuff

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    I was told to contact Independent Automotive in Dixon because Dave, the owner is honest and does quality work.

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    Cordova's Transmission Specialist

    Cordova's Transmission Specialist

    (7 reviews)

    1 star I normally…read moredon't leave reviews like this, but what bothers me most is the lack of accountability. About three years ago, I had my transmission replaced here on my 2014 Chevy Silverado, and the transmission cooler was replaced as part of that work. Recently, while diagnosing an A/C refrigerant leak, I removed the front grille and discovered that the bottom of the transmission cooler had never been properly secured. The lower mounting points were left unsupported, which allowed the cooler to move backward and make contact with the A/C condenser. Over time, that contact damaged the condenser and eventually rubbed/dented through it, causing the refrigerant leak I was trying to diagnose. I have pictures clearly showing the unsupported lower mounts as well as the damage and leak directly behind the transmission cooler. I understand that the repair was done three years ago, and I wasn't expecting anyone to blindly warranty an old repair. I had already purchased a new condenser myself. What I wanted was some accountability and help making the situation right, especially considering that the damage resulted from a component they installed not being properly secured. Mistakes happen. I understand that completely. What determines my opinion of a business is how they handle a mistake once it is brought to their attention. If I made a mistake in my own work that caused someone additional damage, I would acknowledge it and do what I reasonably could to make it right. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. The refusal to take any responsibility for the missing lower support/mounting of the transmission cooler is why I'm leaving a one-star review.

    They rebuilt my 4l60e a year ago, it had a small problem at first but they fixed it! It has been…read morerunning perfectly ever since!

    707 Diesel & Automotive Repair

    707 Diesel & Automotive Repair

    (13 reviews)

    Been using 707 for a couple of years. Believe it or not, I was originally referred by a dealer…read more They can work on practically anything on 4 wheels. They are the best. You cannot find a better mechanic anywhere. I have a Ram and have done many upgrades thanks to them. If you are having an emergency, they are there for you.

    As a former Ford Dealership mechanic and race shop owner/builder, I rarely have work done by others…read moreand am particular when I do choose a shop, because the only reason I am bringing my auto into a shop is I don't have time to do it myself, due to my own volume of work and don't want to have to bring it back or do it myself. Tony and I spoke on the phone and he gave me a reasonable estimate and choice to use factory parts for my hub bearing on my 2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke diesel 4x4 and gave me a quick availability appointment. I had a number of referrals that spoke highly of his service and several were from other shops and ASE mechanics. Ironically, the one other time I had taken this truck was for it to get a pre-purchase assessment as diesels are not my specialty, so I took the truck to Red Label based on good referrals, but they missed that the brakes were almost metal to metal and the hub bearings on the way out at 154k miles, which later the medium bearing howl became a loud howl in just a few miles down the road. Those referrals to Red Label were accurate based on past experience when the owner and his core crew did the work but that has obviously changed the quality of service done in my experience and confirmed that with others who used to go there. Tony did the job on time, did better than the estimate and showed me the old hub so that I could see how the seal on the back side had dried out and let dirt and water foul the bearing and grease despite me lining it right after buying the truck, so it was a long time ago this issue started and is known to occur around 140-200k miles on this big, heavy work beasts. Unfortunately, due to the limited availability of Ford parts, Tony was only able to replace the driver side as none was available for the passenger side, in the Bay Area at that time. As I told Tony my chassis ears electronic sensors had just recently sided and I was awaiting new ones, so requested he do a diagnostic to pinpoint exactly where the bearing howl I could hear in the truck can was coming from, as chassis sounds bounce around and can sound like it coming from the left but is actually from the right. He confirms both front Bearing hubs were howling and the rear differential was howling also, (which I had hoped was just a pinion bearing and not the ring and pinion gears as that is $350 vs $3500). For the differential inspection (cover removal and back play measurement) Tony referred me to Jaws Gears in Sacramento, knowing so did not have the time or shop space to do it myself. That referral was spot on and also saved me from driving the truck any longer and taking a chance on a catastrophic on road failure that would have been much more expensive and a hassle! I spoke to the other mechanic about my Banks Monster package and Sinister aftermarket upgrades and found him very knowledgeable. I will be coming back as the mechanical knowledge of these trucks at this shop is well established, the price and accommodation of schedule are all excellent and I also am proud to support a independent and Veteran owned business!

    Dixon Tire Pros

    Dixon Tire Pros

    (115 reviews)

    Andrew and his team are standup, wonderful professionals…read more In late July, I had my 2024 F-150 tires replaced. when I picked up my truck, I was running late for an appointment and noticed that they looked different. Plus, I was going on vacation the following day. I noticed that the ride was different. The sound was different and I expressed concern to Andrew that I felt wrong tires were put on my truck. He did confirm that after researching it was a human error in ordering the replacement tires. Through many text messages and communications, he insisted that I bring the truck back to make it right. I didn't want the business to take a loss and I was content in living with the tires, but he continued to press the fact that he wanted to make it right. And, yesterday, August 3 he did make it right. He picked up my truck from my place of work and returned it shortly thereafter with a set of brand new replacement tires. I would recommend their business for anyone that needs an alignment or new tires. They are professional with high levels of integrity. Mike A

    The check engine light came on but my regular Dixon mechanic was closed for 2 days. I had been to…read moreDixon Tire Pros a number of times over the years so I went there - and found there is a new owner. I was told $220 to diagnose the problem. The emailed estimate I received included many additional items besides the bad coil. All were absurdly over priced based on internet search of costs (e.g. spark plug cost was far more than the most expensive plug I could find). I paid the diagnosis fee and waited for my regular mechanic who replaced the bad coil for about half what Tire Pros wanted. All the other items they identified were things that needed to be done but none were urgent and all were WAY over priced. I can't provide specific dollar costs because when I went back to the email estimate the next day, the prices were gone. After 35 years in Dixon I have been to a lot of local mechanics. I would go to Vacaville before using these guys again.

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