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Left Coast Diesel

4.2 (44 reviews)
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Auto engine repair

Auto steering and suspension repair

Auto transmission repair

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Virgil E.

When I needed a diesel mechanic, I looked at several in the region. I was worried about the really horrible negative reviews that I saw, until I realized that simply everyone has their critics here in yelp-land, so I started calling around and felt very comfortable with how my inquiry was handled by phone at LCD, so they got my truck as a result. Truck is now back and it works properly. Since I'd done my research ahead of time, nothing that they told me surprised me about my 199k 2006 F550 6.0 - these engines have their issues and are job security for diesel mechanics nationwide. What's impressive is how good it feels now that it's working properly. Very happy to have a full-power truck that doesn't have fueling issues any more. Staff was enthusiastic and they seemed to be a team that were working together, not independent people each on his own clock/each with his own toolbox and bay. I was asking dumb questions in the yard with the hood up, and everyone came over for a look and a little jawboning - which I liked the feel of - people were relaxed and seemed happy to be there. There did not seem to be any issues that I could see at all. The entire experience was clean and by the book. I'll happily go back. Good work at fair price - it was expensive, but it's not a Honda, and the truck earns money and more than earns its maintenance expenses for me. Give them a call or go by. See how you feel about what you hear and see. I bet that you'll sense that these guys are competent and pleasant to deal with. That's about all I need out of a service team.

Jeremy P.

I have a 2005 f250 6.0 diesel with 95,000 miles on it I inherited from my father. In 2017 my father saved up his money to get his truck studded and have some parts added on there from the leftcoast diesel before he retired . The truck only had a little over 85,000 miles at the time with no problems or LEAKS whatsoever, my dad foolishly spent over $16,000 with left coast diesel to have his truck studded new turbo oil cooler and radiator my dad never drove the truck as much as he should but started noticing a few oil leaks a year or two later after the truck went out of warranty we have taken the truck there multiple times for Curtis and every time it came back still leaking I now had a leak on my timing chain cover and on my turbo which that is not the bigger issue the bigger issue is my truck is now in the shop at another shop with a blown head gasket due to improperly being torqued down Now getting it fixed and also getting new o-ring cylinder heads from a reputable shop , I will never take my truck or Recommend anyone to take their truck there after going and working on myself i've noticed how poor the work is they performed not even putting back all the bolts in my vehicle such as my fan shroud only had two bolts in it if I can get this place zero stars I would I feel they took advantage of my father who is a senior citizen and didn't drive his truck very much below is a picture of my blocks cylinder deck

These guys know their diesel's had a turbo installed,along with other parts that needed attention, Very responsive got vehicle back quickly,friendly staff,very knowledgeable,these are my go to Diesel guys thank you Austin and crew

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Jerry D.

I do not leave negative comments but I would not go to this shop even if it were across the street from my house. I saw the negative comments before I chose the shop but gave them a chance anyways. Made the mistake of driving an hour to use this shop for a good amount of (basic) work on my 7.3. Took a month and a half!They never put my plastic engine cover back on (as pictured), had a battery terminal lose enough to lift off and a valve cover on the passenger side leaking rather obviously (2 loose bolts on it) and a can of brake cleaner still sitting in my engine bay. Took a month and a half with no communication other than it will be done "Tuesday" every time I called (4 "Tuesdays" in a row). I wouldn't mind but considering they charge $160/hr (and boy will they charge you!!!) I could have went to a gas mechanic and had better service. Their website says they are for "light" service repairs and intended as an alternative to oil and fuel filter changes rather than paying dealer prices (key words that I ignored). Yes, they warranty their work but if you can't do it right the first time why the hell would I drive an hour for a second time and another 2 weeks in the shop with no truck? If you read this comment and have work done to your diesel afterwards all liability is on you!

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4.9
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Let's face it: whenever an unexpected car repair comes up, we all hold our breath wondering how…read moremuch our bank account is going to shrink. Most of us like to poke our heads under the hood and pretend we know what's going on, but we usually don't. The next logical step is a repair shop, and many people default to the dealership because they think they can trust them more. In my experience, that's a mistake--dealerships often touch ten things, fix one, and charge you for everything. Luckily, I found Rich and his team. I recently bought a newer car with all the bells and whistles, and I was braced for a huge bill. Rich was incredibly professional, polite, and straightforward. I was actually in shock; he takes the time to educate you on the repair rather than just grabbing your keys and telling you he'll text you later. The estimate was a pleasant surprise, and better yet, there were no hidden fees at the end. The amount he quoted was exactly what I paid. They were on time, efficient, and had me back on the road in no time. It is such a relief to find this kind of service these days. It's nice to know you don't have to pull out a platinum card for a simple repair or an oil change. All the 5-star reviews you see here are 100% true. One quick tip: the shop can be a little tricky to find the first time, but trust your GPS! It will get you there, even if the turn looks a bit hidden. You cannot go wrong with this team!

Fed up of being taken for a ride for several years by Audi dealership, I was looking for a reliable…read moreservice shop for my Audi A4. Finally found one! After seeing glowing reviews, I took my car to Performance Autowerk in Dublin for oil change and general maintenance. They didn't disappoint. Richard is an exceptional mechanic, obviously very experienced and highly knowledgeable. More importantly, very honest and trustworthy. He clearly explained everything and did what is just needed, at very reasonable price. Wish I had met him sooner. Highly recommend him. I found my go-to place for all my future servicing needs.

Peterson Automotive & Tire

Peterson Automotive & Tire

4.5
(61 reviews)

The owner Chris is great. Really understands customer service and stands behind his work. I have…read morebeen bringing my cars there for years and wouldn't bring anywhere else. It's hard to find an honest mechanic and so happy I have one. I recently had him install new rims, fender flares, and a level kit on my truck and it turned out great and couldn't be happier.

I called Peterson Automotive on May 30th (after an online attempt at scheduling weeks prior) and…read morefinally got an appt for June 12th. Brought the Expedition in for intermittent AC cooling. Oddly, AC started working just 2 days prior to the long awaited appointment, which of course I still brought it in hoping for answers, was told to come back when it happens again.. thanks! as I waited a month and you told me to take a Clorox wipe to my panel so the buttons don't stick.. thanks anyhow. However, was told if it happened again, to come in so they could look at it right away while it was happening.. and I did, and I did, and I did ,and so on for 3 months! To sum in up, my Expedition went in 8 times for the same issue.. they replaced the same items multiple times supposedly, but did they?? I would be assured they drove my Expedition for hours without issues, mileage gage showed otherwise.. and I would get it home, drive to the other side of town and AC would stop again.. Note, they do NOT have courtesy home pick up and drop off anymore.. EVEN when it's 8 times! Do your math with Uber or be prepared to ride your bike! Either way, I can't tell you the BIG inconvenience these 8 trips cost me in many ways including clients to my own business! Ernesto was out the week my so called "pig tail" connector came in. I got very weird vibes and was told nobody knew where it was at the front desk, but the same mechanic, Gabe, said "We'll figure it out".. WTH? as I drop my car off for the same thing the 6th time??. Jumping to my biggest point.. During this time, my mom's Honda Odyssey had an alternator go out. I'm SO angry at myself for bringing another vehicle here with ALL of the issues with my Expedition and lack of trust already. It was her birthday late on a Friday afternoon. The battery light was on and off..and I considered just taking it to Carmax as is since we really don't need the extra car.. but I had so much trust in Peterson Automotive from the past.. WHAT happened?? My mom's alternator was ultimately fixed, but the AC didn't cool as it should after. I called (mind you they still had my Expedition and probably pretty tired of me after 3 months). I stated it was now "blowing warm air"... was told to bring it back in when I pick up the Expedition and was shown paperwork stating my Honda that needed an alternator was "blowing warm air" added to the bottom of paperwork that had been printed up already to the customer (me) without that info and then the mechanic, Gabe, himself got defensive and told me, "I told you".. when I'd never had a conversation with him previously except when dropping of my Expedition on the umpteenth time for the new pig tail connector (after 2 blower motors didn't do the trick). That extra line "blowing warm air" was clearly added after the fact.. why would you test the AC while doing the alternator? and the ink/writing looked different, and BTW, while I stated "blowing warm air", it wasn't in fact "warm", just not as cool as it should be, so super suspect that you altered paperwork GABE! Gabe also told me first there was a small leak, and then later as he got defensive said the whole AC compressor as leaking everywhere and needed replacing. After the issues with the Honda, I asked multiple times to speak to the owner Chris... MULTIPLE TIMES (I have dates) and was always sidelined.. finally Ernesto returned from having COVID and took care of the Expedition issues... at least I think so.. I appreciate Ernesto. I bought another car after 3 months of not having one working thanks to Peterson.. But still.. NEVER heard back from the owner after MULTIPLE requests. I've still only driven the Expedition maybe 6 times now since I bought a new car, but will NEVER return here again.. and I suspect the owner NEVER knew I asked to speak with him 6+ times.. sad, this place is all corporate now and forging documents to make us unimportant little people go away.. GABE! You should be fired!! But they supported you and I still haven't talked to the owner. Incidentally, I sold my Honda and the AC compressor is just fine.. it was a hose, likely from from fiddling around with the alternator... sold it to someone that fixes cars so I trust them. I don't trust Gabe or Peterson Automotive. Not what it used to be.

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I took a very long time deciding on Side Rockers for my Camaro 2SS1LE, and even longer about who I…read morewanted to install them. So many shops were a "no" until I found Life's Good Racing. Despite a minor set back due to shipping, Chris assured me that when the ACS composite skirts arrived that he would take care of them. I left a message after closing Friday night and imagine my surprise at getting a call first thing Monday morning, saying he could do it today! A couple hours later I got a call saying they were done. I couldn't be happier with the level of service that I got from Life Is Good Racing,The care they took with my car, and the price that came in underestimate. They did an awesome job on my side rockers. I am extremely picky and careful when it comes to what I do with the car and they took the same level of care and attention not only having it but working on it. I couldn't be more pleased and from now on will reach out to them for not only mods but routine service work on the car, thanks again guys, I really appreciate you. Chip

My husband entrusted this shop with extensive high performance work on his 1965 Mustang and I…read morecouldn't be more impressed with the result. From start to finish, Chris and his team were professional, communicative, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to explain the process, set realistic expectations, and delivered phenomenal results. My husband was thrilled and I have Life's Good Racing to thank!

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4.7
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My luck with screws and nails in my car tires is unfortunately horrible. Thankfully, Tire Mart &…read moreAuto Express has superior service. They were able to identify the screw in my tire when another place, which I will leave unnamed, couldn't. They were also able to deal with my tire lock without the key (my family has two of the same type of cars and the key was with the other car). They worked around the lock at one visit, and broke it off (with my permission) on another in order to get me back in the road in a timely fashion. The time when they worked around the lock was in 2024, and I paid about $45. The time when they had to break the lock was a year later and I paid about $75. I especially appreciate their professionalism and ability to not talk down to female customers, which sadly a lot of auto shops still do, even in 2025. Definitely recommend!

My tire light was on due to me hitting something. I had an extra tire that I needed installed since…read moreI was driving on my spare. I came across this place online and noticed that they had amazing reviews. I called in the morning to see if they had afternoon availability when I got off work to install one tire for me. They had availability same day and it only cost me $30! I brought the car in around 3:30, waited in the waiting area, and the car was ready around 4pm. The mechanic even walked with me to my car to make sure the light was now off, that my damaged tire I requested back was in my trunk to return to Costco for a credit since it was under warranty, and that I had my wheel lock key back in my possession. 10/10 service, will definitely come back if I have any other tire issues!

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