Alvaro & Perla are the BEST. We ended up with a nail in one of our truck tires while cruising the coast. Found L & B Avalos auto shop, it's right off of Highway one but down a very narrow side street. Alvaro immediately greeted me and I told him what the problem was. It was straight up noon, and he said he could repair it, and at a good price. He had just started his lunch, so we agreed that we would come back at 12:30. When we returned , Alvaro started working on the truck and his charming wife Perla greeted us. We had a great conversation with her and had our tire repaired in a few minutes. He checked and adjusted the tire pressures all around. They turned a pain in the butt situation into a pleasant experience! I can't recommend them enough! read more

Full time travelers on the road as usual and we're on our way to Point Arena after a nights stay in Ukiah. 105° and the AC line burst on my truck! Ran for the coolness of the coast and started making calls. We were only scheduled to be in the area for one week. Ft Bragg only had an opening a week and a 1/2 later and were pricey. Ukiah, same story. Cheapest was $140hr after $125 diagnostic. One shop in Point Arena called back. $60 diagnostic. $120hr labor. Lowest price around. L&B Avalos Auto Shop. I spoke with Perla who was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I told her I'd be in. Artlo... may be spelling his name wrong is the mechanic. As soon as I pulled in he was immediately going through the truck and it was obvious that my AC line was blown. They ordered the part immediately. Now this is a small town so it takes a little patience to get parts. But they had it within 24 hours and I was back having it installed. Unfortunately, once he started to recharge the system he found the compressor was leaking. Part ordered. They had two places to order from. One $600 the other $300. Obviously we chose the less expensive one but it had to get ordered to Ft Bragg and then picked up. I offered to go pick it up when it was ready to help expedite my repair and offered to pick up any other parts they had in order. Perla called me later that afternoon saying the part had already arrived. I took the hour drive to pick up my compressor and a couple of other parts that they had ordered. Unfortunately I wasn't going to make it back until late evening. I texted Perla and told her and scheduled a noon appointment. Today I pulled in at noon, handed them the keys to the truck and the parts, and Artlo was immediately digging in to my truck. Perla said it would be about 3 hours. 2:45pm I got a message. My truck was done. The trucks AC is back to ice cold. By my estimate, it should have been a bit over $800. It was just under $720! This shop is tucked away down a small street. The building is old school. But the knowledge and abilities are all there. The small town vibe is definitely there. It's about honest work, integrity and working together. This two fixed my problem, charged me reasonably and made me feel like a part of this small community. If you need any auto work done, seriously go here! read more

They help install an intake system to my diesel truck, and they are very helpful with basic repairs I'm glad they are in my community.

We took our 2018 Subaru Forrester to a Subaru dealer last year as its air conditioner wasn't cooling. After waiting most of the day we finally got it back and they said they could not find any leak (using a dye). They just added freon. We had the same problem again this year, so we took it to L&B this time. Within an hour the car was returned, and the mechanic explained he found a leak, fixed it, then added freon. The air conditioner is now working perfectly! The repair price was very reasonable and the service FASTASTIC! We will use L&B in the future for any automotive repair work! Perla and Alvaro are THE BEST! read more

My family & I were camping in Manchester in our VW Vanagon and I had a problem w my fan belt. I was taking the family to my old stomping grounds where I went to high school (Go Pirates! ;-). When we arrived at the campground, the fan belt screeched like it was loose. Very embarrassing way to enter (and leave) a campground! Alvaro & his wife Perla absolutely saved our family trip! They didn't have availability, but they squeezed us in and took care of us like we were family! Alvaro's young son even helped out, handing papa tools when needed! Perla was a gem and made us feel like we were at home. Their young son actually worked there, wearing the same uniform as his papa. His job was to fetch tools, and at the end of the day, clean the tools and make sure they were all put back where they go. It turned out, the fan belt was loose because a bolt sheered off, still embedded in the engine block, so the metal plate holding the alternator BROKE in half. Alvaro welded the plate, adding metal to reach a nearby bolt, re-routed the fuel lines and fixed our van so we could continue our trip. Alvaro even painted the new, welded part to ensure it doesn't rust and looks good! He's meticulous! He did all this, and charged us only for the 1.5 hour he spent fixing, welding and painting the part he created. This sweet family business made what could've been a nightmare into an 'hero' saves the day. Alvaro is a true genius, creating a new part to fit the requirements caused by wear & tear. My wife and I highly recommend patronizing the L&B Avalos Auto Shop, in Point Arena, California. You won't go wrong, and Alvaro, Perla and their family will treat you like family and get you on your way! read more

Pleasant, quick to respond, no hidden costs reasonable prices and in town! Work done as agreed. Many factory required maintenance mileage requirement services provided here, don't need to travel far. Tires available also. read more

My mom and I had some unexpected car trouble and this family really took care of us. Highly recommended! Honest good people!

They're really good at diagnosing issues without draining your wallet. Had a light that would come and go, and I went to other shops that would charge outrageous fees just for running a scan. Additionally, they're friendly and accommodating with times. read more

The price is very good, super affordable and worths every buck. The staff was friendly, patient, professional, and solved our problem in an hour. Highly recommend! read more

Our car broke down on vacation and Alvaro and Perla completely came to our rescue. They were so helpful and kind. They stayed open late on a Friday to take a look at our car and when the issue was with a specialty part, they opened on a Saturday morning (when they are normally closed) so we could get it towed. All through it, they treated us with such kindness and generosity. We were very overwhelmed because we were far from home and not sure how things would work out and they went above and beyond. THANK YOU!! read more

What's NOT to love about this place?! I've been a customer since L&B opened and have routinely used them for services, new breaks and new tires. Recently, I had them find me a new, used vehicle. They worked hard to locate the kind of car I wanted, travelled to look over the vehicle, and brought it back to me from Santa Rosa! I couldn't be happier! Please check these guys out for all your auto needs! They're the best!! read more

L&B Avalos Auto Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Point Arena, California

I had to "donate" $70.00 to get my car towed less than a mile to this auto shop...not to get worked on...but evaluated. I'll be heading down there tomorrow and getting my "donation" back and will NEVER go there again. I haven't even had my car worked on or anything and already got taken advantaged of. Disgusting. read more

I am so happy we have this amazing shop in our town! These guys have done so much to two of my Tahoes and I trust them immensely! Pearla is always a pleasure! This time they found parts for less than they originally quoted! To top it off it was coding running lean They replaced the hose that broke No charge! I am a single woman so it can be intimidating but I completely trust bri my truck here! read more