Can't thank JS Automotive enough. We broke down on 395 outside of Mammoth Lakes. AAA would only tow to an accepting shop. Juan at JS Automotive was one of the only ones to pick up and would at least diagnosis the issue that day. I called everyone I could find and most said next week or next month or no call back. When we arrive, it was as promised. They immediately checked the issue and found the problem. Luckly parts were locally available that day. JS Automotive fixed it that day and we were able to continue our trip. From the outside the shop doesn't look like much and is situated in an alleyway. The guys at JS Automotive were great. From a pricing standpoint, they prices were what I would expect from any mechanic. read more

Went in to try and schedule an appointment for an exhaust leak, and Juan looked at it and was able to fix it on the spot. Was very happy with service and price. I'm scheduled for more service next week. read more

There are people who truly find their calling in life, and Juan Santana is one of them. During a road trip, the check engine light came on in my 2006 Toyota Prius, and I had it towed to Perry Motors' Toyota service department. After my experience there, I was frustrated by what I felt was a lack of thorough diagnostics and diligence. It was also the Fourth of July weekend, and I was worried about being stranded far from home. A local smog technician recommended Juan at J&S Automotive, and it turned out to be the best advice I could have received. Despite being the day before the holiday, Juan compassionately worked my car into his schedule. He performed an incredibly thorough diagnostic inspection, checked the wiring and connectors, investigated additional fault codes, and even took the car on a test drive to verify everything was operating correctly. He took the time to explain what he found and never made me feel rushed or pressured. What impressed me most was his integrity. After all the time he spent diagnosing my vehicle, he didn't charge me for the inspection. Thanks to his careful work, I felt confident driving my Prius all the way back to Joshua Tree without any problems. Juan is a rare combination of exceptional mechanic, honest professional, and genuinely kind human being. If you break down anywhere along Highway 395, skip the dealerships and take your vehicle to J&S Automotive. Mechanics like Juan are hard to find, and this shop has earned my highest recommendation. There's a reason they call him Saint Juan! read more

This is another "I was passing through when...." story. Same as many, but with brake problems. They were able to work us in the same day on a Monday, fix the breaks for a reasonable price and got us back on the road. Competent work and easy to communicate with. read more

Juan helped with a diagnosis and repair of a noise that started after I drove up to Patriarch Grove. IYKYK...that road is rough. He got everything fixed up quickly and at a more than reasonable price. I definitely recommend! read more

Juan is an amazing man and excellent mechanic! My truck ignition froze up and being that it was a dealer part and no Ford dealers in town , Juan was able to bypass it and get it fixed. He truly is a magician! His prices are super affordable and he is very honest. I recommend JS Automotive to everyone. His quality of work is on point. I was extremely stressed out and he kept saying " don't stress , I got this" and he got it! Thank you Juan . You got me home to my boys! read more

JS Automotive - Key ignition repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Bishop, California

Super helpful, explained everything to me and I trust him! Definitely my new regular place!

I was on vacation when my car's brakes developed a major problem. Juan at JS Automotive was able to get them fixed in a day and I was on my way. I recommend him to anyone who needs their car fixed, and fixed right. read more

Small town honesty and prices and big city services! Needed urgent brake service before heading back home from Bishop (to Sacramento) and Juan was able to accommodate me overnight. Pretty sure he stayed late to get it done, which got me on the road in the morning. This is the kind of service you want from a mechanic and ESPECIALLY when on the road. He really reduced my anxiety. I highly recommend this JS Automotive. read more

I was on vacation and my heater broke and Juan and his wonderful partner Lupita really took great care of me and I felt the price of the repair to be very reasonable and would full recommend JS Auto for everyone. read more

Our air conditioning went out in our Sprinter RV an hour out from Bishop. We called several shops and the only one willing to help was JS. Turns out we just needed a hefty amount of AC coolant. After a quick test drive we were back on the road. I would highly recommend Juan's shop!!! Knowledgeable, polite and extremely fair pricing. read more

How lucky Bishop is to have this shop in town. Our Sprinter van had front wheel bearing issues which Big O in Gardnerville attempted to fix. When the defective Mercedes parts failed, Juan at JS Automotive saved us. Everyone in town seems to know (and love) him, but as out-of-towners, we were just lucky to find him. Kind, patient, friendly but more Importantly honest. It took a couple days because we needed parts from Reno, but he repaired the damage done by previous mechanics and installed the new wheel bearing assembly and got us back on the road. read more

I WISH I HAD A MECHANIC LIKE THIS IN MY TOWN. My wife and I were on a camping trip and a good 400 miles from home when we experienced some electrical issues with our car. We were able to limp into Bishop and i luckily called Juan first. He said bring your car in now and we'll look at it. An hour later he had diagnosed the problem and fixed it and we were back on our way. Nothing but friendly, honest and helpful service. He treated us like we were his neighbors. Thanks again Juan! read more

Juan had me back on the road super quick after a check engine light came on. Got me in first thing in the am and was done just after noon, NO CHARGE. Cleaned the part and codes. Trucks running perfect. If i lived closer JS would be my personal choice every time. Thanks Juan! read more

Our tires on our travel trailer had nails in them. We didn't even realize this while driving through Bishop on our way home to LA. It's 5 minutes before 6 pm and I called Juan at JS Automotive, he said he'd be right by... we were parked in a parking lot of a soccer field. Sure enough he showed up and he was so efficient and friendly and got our tires changed and fixed in no time at all. We've never met a nicer and kinder gentleman. He spent about an hour with us and when I asked him how much it was, he said $20. What??? There's no way we were just gonna give him that. Juan was our life saver tonight and I wish there were more honest good people like him in the world. read more

I can't say enough good things about the man running this shop. The owner actually found me pulled over on the side of the road when my turbo intake clamp blew and, even with his son in the car, stopped on his own time to help me out. That kind of dedication and kindness is rare. Honest people who truly care about helping others--I highly recommend this shop.p read more

Juan helped to diagnose and replace faulty parts as well as advise on additional repairs for our car. Solid job done!

Amazing! Juan helped us when 5 other shops said no to helping us get home safely. When in a pinch contact JS. Super friendly, very nice and cares. Appreciate him greatly as we had a trailer and he assisted us right away. Thank you again! read more

We were having some car issues halfway through our 10hr trip, so we stopped in here to get some help. Juan was busy with another car, but came out within a couple minutes to listen to our concerns, then took the car for a spin to see the issue for himself. When he returned, he reported to us we were safe to continue driving and he gave us some troubleshooting ideas if the problem persisted. He is knowledgeable and friendly- I would definitely recommend stopping in to see Juan with all your car issues. read more

I can't believe how lucky we were to find Juan and his shop. My truck broke down coming home from snowboarding in Mammoth. We were 3 hours from home and it was 5:45pm with not a single shop open except for his. I was able to limp the truck to his shop where he found the part immediately and was able to fix it within 2 hours, despite having to make a pit stop to drop off his kids. He stayed open an extra hour to get me back on the road. He even topped off my oil and coolant as they were both a smidge low. He could have charged me an arm and a leg and I would have had to pay it, however, the price he gave me was extremely reasonable. I wish you were closer so I could come back for future repairs! 100% recommend honest mechanics like Juan and his team. read more

My truck broke down in Mammoth and had the towing company drop off my truck at Juan's Shop while me and my family went straight back home to Santa Clarita. He was very helpful, friendly and honest if even i was only communicating with him via phone until i picked up truck today. Highly recommend given the situation we had and needed a good and honest mechanic. Thank you Juan! read more

A friend recommended JS for my car service. I'm very happy to have found Juan! You can tell he knows what he's doing and also explains the process to you which I appreciate. He went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. I also believe he charges fair prices esp. for the area. I'll be going to him from now on! read more

So, my son-in-law and I had filled-up with gas, at Bishop and we were heading up the grade to Mammoth and ultimately to June Lake for 5-days of camping, hiking, and fishing. At about Vista Point on US 395 northbound, my engine stopped. We coasted to the shoulder safely and tried to restart: Nothing! A couple hours later, AAA got us towed. The AAA authorized repair shop was logged jammed for 2 weeks, but JS Automotive a non-AAA shop, might be better suited so we went there. Juan, the owner of JS Automotive, was jammed too but he would work on my car in between scheduled repairs. He discovered that plastic had melted from the engine heat and wrapped its way around the timing belt and cog. It would take a few days to fix. So we ended up in BW because of the free breakfast. If there is a place to hold-over for car repair, Bishop is it. The people are friendly and helpful. We spent 3-days reading and waiting for our car at the public library near Juan's shop. By Thursday afternoon, I got a new timing belt and clean engine. Juan understood our situation and did a great job. His costs were reasonable too. He and his wife, Lupita, are great people. read more

Really Appreciate Juan! He went over and beyond my expectations. They fixed my starter and ordered parts needed before I even committed to getting towed there. Priced seemed reasonable but didn't even think to evaluate the cost due to the exceptional service and prompt repair. We are visiting from san diego and the truck breaking down was immensely stressful, from San Diego, not used to the cold, having limitations for places we are staying he was fully aware of our concerns and just simply left me relieved and feeling fully considered. Thank Juan!!! read more

Our truck's fuel pump needed to be replaced while on vacation in the Bishop area. We were renting a cabin and needed the truck fixed quickly as our stay was ending in a few days. Juan and everyone at JS Automotive were amazing. They were able to fit us in and get our truck repaired at a reasonable price. If you ever break down in the Bishop area this is the place to go where you know you'll be charged a fair price and get a great result. I highly recommend them. Useful 1 Funny Cool 1 read more

Was driving back from Tahoe when our brakes began to grind horribly. It was already 5 pm on a Monday and most automotive stores were closed except JS Automotive. We still had 5 hours left of a drive back home and knew there was no way we could keep driving. Thankfully JS automotive took us in and fixed our brakes within two hours. We are so incredibly grateful for them! My husband didn't have to miss work and we didn't have to spend the night at a hotel. Not to mention, they did it for a great price. Thank you so much JS automotive! You guys are the best! read more

Juan and his team are AMAZING. Was driving up from Los Angeles and got the dreaded CEL about 30 miles outside of Bishop. Received a very scary diagnosis from the local Autozone but wanted to confirm with a mechanic. It was late when I arrived, about 4:50ish, and every other shop basically told me to get lost. I rolled into Juan's on a whim and was blown away by how friendly and helpful they were. He and his crew were super quick to figure out what the real problem was and clear it up for me. Even showed me how to keep an eye on it in the future. When asked how much I owe him he said not to worry about it. Enjoy the beer Juan!!! Can't recommend enough. read more

Juan is not only an amazing mechanic but a very caring person. Our car recently broke down while we were 300 miles from home. Juan stayed open late for us while our car was towed to him. When we arrived he offered us cold water and a place to rest while he looked at our car. Juan realized that the whole engine was blown and we needed to have the car towed to dealership for warranty repair. Juan never charged us for his service and even looked after my car for ten days until we could arrange the tow home. Juan made sure the details were worked out to provide the tow truck driver with our keys. Juan is truly a shining example of a man with compassion and integrity! His interactions with other clients in my presence was also exemplary. read more

Juan did a excellent job in fixing my 2016 jeep wrangler unlimited sport he knew what was wrong with it and was able to get the necessary part the same day and fix it with the new part and be on the road the same day. I highly recommend him for car repairs read more

JS Automotive - My jeep jeep - Auto Repair Near Me - Bishop, California

Thank you to JUAN AND HIS TEAM for taking care of me and my partner in such a scary time... we came for a quick road trip to bishop and Yosemite and prior to coming we just got our car maintenance and apparently our calipers were NOT on properly the mechanic shop where we live did not do a great job but thanks to J's automotive he saved the rest of the trip and we couldn't thank you enough we really appreciate it for taking us in right before closing !!! read more

We had an engine issue on the way down from Mammoth on a Friday morning and Juan offered to check it out on the spot even though he was busy (others told us we'd have to wait until the afternoon). He walked us through the issue and had us up and running after lunch. With three kids in the car in 100deg heat...he was a lifesaver! read more

Juan is such a kind and honest person. Is upfront with your issues and doesn't try to rip you off. One day I had a bumper issue and I drove in and he fixed it in minutes. I've had 100,0000 mile checks done on my car and he gave me honest and reasonable prices. So grateful to have this man and his company in this town. I am a forever customer. Thank you so much JS! read more

Big thanks to JS Automotive for helping us with our truck emergency this week when our truck accelerator got stuck full throttle traveling from LA to Mammoth. Outstanding service and quality. And thanks to the local customers who don't mind leaving their cars with JS a little longer so they have time to take emergency repairs like ours! read more

My friend and I were traveling thru Bishop when my car suddenly developed brake trouble. I was super worried that this would ruin our planned road trip thru the Eastern Sierras. We are two older ladies traveling alone and could easily have been taken advantage of. Luckily I found JS Automotive with a quick Google search. Juan took a test drive in my car and determined that it was a warped rotor. He said it sounds worse than it is, and said it could wait until we got home. I was so very grateful that it didn't interrupt our trip and that we were lucky to find this honest mechanic. Juan was so nice, and didn't charge me anything. The rest of the trip went smoothly and even tho I will probably never need to use JS Automotive again, I wanted to pass along this good review. Highly recommend. read more

My daughter lives in Mammoth. She was telling me about Juan, the owner, and how great he was at helping her out. I called Juan to express my appreciation at knowing there was someone in that business that wouldn't automatically take advantage of a single, young woman, which has happened to both my daughters in the past. Juan was a joy to talk with, and I am so relieved that living in Wichita, KS, I know my daughter has a reputable place to have her maintenance accomplished. Thank you, Juan!!! read more

JS auto/Juan fixed my car the same afternoon I called when I had an issue while visiting from out of town. Great price and really friendly. Had called several other spots that didn't have time, appreciate their service so much! read more

Another local mechanic told me that I had an oil leak that he couldn't fix and my only option was to take my car to the dealership in Ridgecrest.  That sounded like odd advice, so I took my car into Juan to have him look it over.  Juan diagnosed it as a minor leak and told me that I could wait to fix it until the car's next oil change.  Even though he's incredibly busy, Juan took the time to show me exactly what was wrong, fix my oil pan shield, and gave me advice about replacing my tires. I'll be taking my car to Juan from now on!! read more

Juan was great! We left our keys in the car, triple aaa couldn't connect us with anyone but Juan came to the rescue! He came immediately (much better than waiting for aaa) and was so helpful and cordial. Would recommend! read more

Juan helped us when our car broke down while driving back to San Diego on the MLK holiday. It was minutes before 6:00 pm, the shop's closing time, but he stayed open for us until we could limp back into Bishop with a blinking check engine light. Juan quickly diagnosed the problem as a bad coil, and said he could repair it the following morning. He had a couple of cars in the shop in front of us, but bumped us up to the front of the line. As promised, were ready to go that next afternoon. Our car purred all the way home - no further problems occurred. We appreciated Juan's service with our car. He was honest and fair, a true master craftsman who takes pride in their work. We were lucky to call the right person to help us when we needed assistance - our story could have had a way different ending had he not picked up the phone that night. We would recommend his services anytime you find yourself in need of an auto repair - you won't find a better person to help you. read more

Juan did a great job replacing the fuel pump on my Dodge truck. He came through for us when we were stranded on vacation in Mammoth. So glad to have found JS Automotive in Bishop! read more