Jonny Prius & EV Repair- Negligence Cost Me an Engine Rating: I am writing this to warn others--especially women--about the costly negligence I experienced at this shop. My car was towed here in November for overheating. I paid $565 for what I was told were the necessary repairs. However, the car overheated again almost immediately because the original problem was never actually fixed. Upon inspection, it appeared the thermostat had never been replaced. Because the shop failed to perform the initial repair correctly, my engine was severely damaged and completely failed, requiring a full engine replacement that cost thousands of dollars. When I went back, the owner tried to quote me $5,000 for a new engine to fix the damage his own negligence caused. I filed a formal complaint with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). Following their investigation, the owner was forced to refund my $565 because he could not produce a single receipt or proof of what work he had supposedly done the first time. I ended up taking my car elsewhere to have the engine replaced. Do not take your vehicle here. Their lack of transparency and failure to perform basic repairs resulted in major mechanical failure for my car. read more

Had a check engine light on my hybrid q50 and was diagnosed and offered solutions within a couple hours. As a girl it can be stressful going to a mechanic, because you never know. Not only was the service quick and detailed, Jonny and his team were incredibly kind. I was given a car to be able to go home and when my car was finished he didn't let me pay for the service they did! Which included the diagnostic, oil change, a fair quote on fixes, and advice on what to do now. I am extremely grateful I found the shop and would recommend to anyone. read more

I also want to emphasize that months after the incident, Jonny still hasn't acknowledged the seriousness of telling us our car was safe to drive when it absolutely was not. He has never apologized for that, and even admitted that he told us it was drivable -- then dismissed the issue by blaming the situation on being a "small business." What's most disappointing is that his only concern seems to be that I left a "negative Yelp review," rather than the safety risk we were put in or the responsibility he refused to take. read more

We brought our 2014 RAV-EV in for a tuneup and Jon surprised us by saying he knew this car well and had worked on 2 others in the area. Toyota and Tesla partnered back in the early 2000's and this model--of which there are only a couple thousand in existence--is the result. So glad we found someone who's knowledgeable of its needs extends well beyond ours, bc we love the car! read more

Had an issue when out of town. Called and was provided top notch advice on how to service my Tesla Y brake issue (issue with temperature change) so refreshing to have someone want to lend a hand to a stranger. Highly recommend working with this shop if a need ever arises. read more

Our 2018 Bolt, after 100k miles of smooth sailing, flagged an issue with a sensor this week. After asking around locally, we were recommended to come here. Jonathan got us in immediately, was friendly and honest, and had our car back within 48 hours. While the part needed was expensive, we can't fault him for that (dang electric cars!). It was amazing to go to a clean, honest, local guy for great service. We'll be back! read more

Johnny did a great job with my 2013 Prius. He was honest and helpful. I'll definitely be back.

We had an emergency with our Prius (The red triangle of death) during a road trip and they were so helpful and amazing. They provided quick and urgent quality emergency repair for a very fair price and you can tell they really care. Very thorough too. They tested everything and test drove our car before they let us leave with the repaired car. Wonderful service. Having Prius experts like this in our time of dire need during a trip was a godsend. We are very grateful! read more

I am so happy I found this shop! It was about time for an oil change for me and I had a check engine light to investigate. Jonny was very professional and extremely helpful. He found the source of the issue, fixed it, explained to me what he was doing, and was fully transparent and willing to help! Sometimes it is tricky to go to a mechanic as a woman by herself, however, this is a family business, his wife Michelle was equally helpful and I felt supported, the issues were resolved, and I felt like it was a fair deal. I can tell Jonny is a great mechanic and that is his element and I will not hesitate to come here again for future services, or recommend it to anyone who needs it. The shop is very clean and I am very pleased with the experience and the service. read more

Jonny Prius & EV Repair - Me and my dog felt very welcomed here :) - Auto Repair Near Me - Atascadero, California

Incredibly kind and competent! We were visiting the area from out of town and our 2004 Prius broke down / totally lost power 300 yards from the shop. We found Jonny Prius in a google search and gave them a call. Jonathan came over within minutes, tried to diagnose the problem, and when it became clear that he needed to move the car to his shop, he helped us push it the 300 yards, rather than wait for a tow. He diagnosed the problem, ordered the part that needed replacement, and repaired the car within 3 hours so that we could be on our way again. While he worked on the car, we walked a few miles into Atascadero's downtown. When Jonathan called us that the car was ready, he offered to pick us up at the downtown coffee shop so we did not need to walk back to his shop. The price for the repair was very fair, but we were really stunned by the kindness and compassion for our situation (it was the night before Thanksgiving, so it would have been really challenging for us to have to leave the car behind while on our trip). I really wish we had a shop like Jonny Prius in our home town! Thank you for your expert service and kind heart! read more

Quick repair, fair price, easy communication. Had to replace a head gasket and some other minor tuning. The car is feeling amazing to drive.

My car broke down on freeway day after Christmas and was towed to a non EV repair. As is frequently necessary with these hybrid vehicles. Asking a mechanic recommend Jonny Prius. I am happy they did. My 2011 Volt now drives smooth and I trust this mechanic. I am happy I found this shop. read more

I usually expect auto shops to take their sweet time and try to throw in BS charges on top, but Jonny got my Prius handled super fast and was completely transparent about everything along the way. It feels good knowing I have someone I can trust in the area. read more

Great service! Super fast. Good honest mechanics are hard to find and this is one of the good ones!!! A++++++++

Fair and honest, trustworthy and kind. Good communication and a nice family business.

I really gotta thank Jonny SOOO much for helping me out! He changed my brakes, motor mount, and oil all while letting me know about my fluids and what the car needs. All this took WAYY quicker than I expected. He didn't tell me anything other than what was actually wrong or needed to be taken care of soon, he is extremely knowledgeable in his field and deserves to be recognized for it! I appreciate all that he did and the services he did, now my car feels as if I just drove it out of the lot again brand new! I am for sure coming back again and telling everyone about it! read more

It's quite hard to find where he locate at as he is behind another automotive shop BUT it's worthed that I found him. Johnny is more than the word "nice". He is very fast response,kind, trustworthy, honest , quick service and provide a fair price. He is working more on EV car but he works on my Camry, Gas car as well. read more

Awesome service he was fast to respond and had my car fixed before I got off work! He even brought it to me! And it cost way less than I thought it was going to be. I definitely recommend read more

Great husband & wife team. Thorough, economical repairs of my 2006 Toyota Corolla's air conditioning system. Replaced original failed compressor & expansion valve. Replaced ancient cabin-air filter, cleaned blower fan & air ducts. A/C works like new again! Bonus: Final costs were below estimate! read more

Great place. Owner is very nice and informative. Gets you in and out quickly. Very fair pricing. Refreshing to go to a business where they don't try to take advantage of you. I highly recommended this business. 5 Stars read more

Jonny an amazing job on my car that had some major work needed. He went above and beyond. He knew I worked out of town once a week for two days and actually loaned me his own personal car to drive out of town. Then his lovely wife dropped my car off and it looked like a brand new vehicle and was sparkling clean. His prices were more reasonable than any that I checked out. I'm so glad I found JOnny Prius and will be going there for all my service needs for my Prius. read more

Great quality of work. Needed my car fixed ASAP and they were able to accommodate my needs at a reasonable price.

Oil change and vehicle inspection. Quality was excellent and they were the most competitive price I could find.

Jonny was very professional and explained what needed to be done and got it done the same day! Very happy I took my car here, will definitely be back for routine maintenance. read more