This is a bit late this happened in 2025, but I needed time to assess what was going on with the cars. This is more detail for my Dec 22nd, 2025 review. I have 2 cars both were being serviced at Leon's and for regular service I liked them, good customer experience up front. However, I took my 95 Toyota Land Cruiser in with 2 issues a suspected fuel leak (we could smell fuel in the garage when you opened the door) and it was running rough, more so when it was cold. Leon's looked at these problems and said they could not find either one. About the same time I took my 2001 Subaru Outback to them about an overheating problem and the guy from the shop came back with a big list of repairs to fix the problem even though I told him this car was a car I was not going to pay lots of money to repair. So with no solution for either car I looked for and found a shop in Arcata. The Land Cruiser went in first. On the first day he dropped the fuel tank and found that the line to the emergency break had worn a hole in the top of the fuel tank and it was leaking. He fixed it and looked for the other problem, it took him a bit longer but not much and he found the number 5 spark plug cable was periodically arcing to the exhaust pipes. So here is the significance of that, Leon's let me drive the car out of there shop with an active fuel leek and an active ignition source should the fuel get close to it. I was not pleased. Then I took the Subaru to the same shop in Arcata and in less than a day he said he found the connector to one of the fans that go on when the radiator gets too hot was not securely connected. Infer what you want from this but one thing is for sure Leon's should have caught the loose connector. Both cars now seem to be running just fine. So why did I not rate them a 1? Well initially I rated them much higher. When I came here for oil changes and tuneups the customer service at the front desk was great and this is where most auto repair shops drop the ball. I assumed that the work in the back followed the same pattern, but this turned out to be a bad assumption. So they could be good for regular maintenance, but I would not go there for anything tricky. read more

Worst customer service I have ever received. Left an appointment disrespected and frustrated. I like to say good things whenever possible, so first the good: Scheduling appointment was great. I immediately put the appointment into my phone with alerts, but when I showed up, they had me down for the following week. Honestly, I have a reputation for being in the right place, early, like I was that day. Maybe it was my rare mistake, maybe it was theirs, or maybe just a simple miscommunication - fine, moving on - wasn't upset about it, demanding, or anything. The good part was that the owner checked with the foreman who said they could squeeze me in. Very nice, unexpected, and I thanked her. Then things went off the rails. She said no time for an oil change, which I was fine with. However, I said my coolant was a little over-filled and power steering fluid was low. She got snippy with me in a bad way saying she was already squeezing me in. I wasn't demanding anything, and it was a 5 minute job. If she had politely explained that it wouldn't be possible today, I would have accepted it, no problem. I said "sorry, it was just a question." She snatched the paperwork away, grinned at me in a angry way and asked if I wanted to leave. How incredibly over the top and insulting. She added, "because you seem unhappy." I said "you seem unhappy. It was a simple request. Not a demand." She was clearly angry and reiterated that she was doing me a huge favor already (although I think the scheduling issue was on them). Her tone and actions were way, way out of line and totally unacceptable, especially considering how minor the request was. So I calmly said, "This is unfair treatment and unprofessional" and left, which I think was pretty fair. I called to speak to the manager, which I think I have only done once before in my entire life. She answered and passive aggressively said, "sorry, I'm the owner. Leon was my dad." She made no effort to make it right. And she was edgy from the very start too. The whole interaction was so unprofessional, hostile, and I'm shocked by it. Probably the absolute worst business interaction of my entire life. I have never written a negative review before, but this is well-deserved. Do not go to Leon's. read more

this place is a joke , overpriced , don't warrant work unless it's the expensive parts , tell you that they have to do maintenance before they can fix your problem which they want to charge $7,000 ... no one has even offered to call and talk to me all they have done is made excuses on the review I left , saying MAYBE they should have fixed my leaks without doing maintenance and telling me good luck on getting a mechanic to fix the leaks without doing maintenance and I just found out that there is not supposed to be a charge for diagnostics and everytime I take my car I have to pay over $200 for a diagnostics read more

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I took my car into Leon's because of the good reviews and it being close to my work... I'll be returning to Leon's due to how amazing their team is in providing customer service! I was hopeful from the reviews but was shocked with how amazing the customer service was. Thomas, Ricky and Kevin all went above and beyond today taking care of my car and answering the 100 questions I tossed at them. Even after I paid and received my keys they took extra time to give me advice on maintenance and provided much needed education. These guys were so awesome and I will be coming here whenever I need any work done on my car! read more

This place caused my car severe damage. It's been 4 months since my FIRST visit at Leon's for an oil change. Took it in to my car mechanic today and they found that the oil was dirty and was in my coolant, transmission, and other random areas in my car. How does that happen? I do not have the name of the person who worked on my car but he needs to be fired. Could've killed me. I don't recommend this place read more

Well this is officially my new favorite place to take our fleet of trucks. Had a muffler issue, had a weird rattle (that neither we or our dealer could remedy) and needed an oil change. Next thing you Patrick was texting photos and following up with phone calls detailing exactly what issues they found and giving exact prices to consider. Side note, they also noted what looked great and didn't need servicing. So yes. Leon's gets five stars and repeat business from us. read more

Leon's Car Care is a professional shop with expert technicians. I was selling the old family car and I took it in for a diagnostic. They were thorough and timely, friendly and kind. I thoroughly recommend Leon's; they've been there a long time. read more

I was impressed with how thorough Leon's was. I brought my 2019 Mustang Convertible in for a brake check, and they called me and explained exactly what was going on and where the problem was. Another shop I had taken my car to merely told me it was going to be a lot of money and I needed to have everything replaced--no explanation of what the problem was or why the replacements were needed whatsoever. Leon's did beautiful work for a fair price, and even gave me some advice on how to drive the car with the new brakes while they are breaking in. The brakes come with a warranty too! They treated me like family. Now I understand why MY whole family goes to Leon's! We moved here from Maine, where we had a long-term mechanic that we trusted for over 15 years, and I was nervous about finding a good mechanic out here. Well, I am delighted to have found them right here at Leon's. You can't go wrong by trusting your car to Leon's! read more

Dropped my car off Monday morning (06 Mercedes 280 SLK) Leon's promised it would be done same day. Picked it up later that day. Came out below estimate and it is running fantastic. Leon's always serviced and repaired my wife's car and went above and beyond to take care of it. Only place I will have my car serviced. read more

Best car repair experience I've ever had. Was in town for a mountain bike race and visiting my father, and the temp started going nuts on my Chevy Truck. Brought it in first thing Monday, told them I was from out of town, and they did all they could to get me on my way. I was on the road by noon with a new coolant recovery tank and a truck working as it should. Carrie at the counter and all the mechanics were SUPER professional, compentent, and nice. Clean, comfortable waiting area. Totally fair and reasonable prices. No extra nonsense or upcharges. Highest recommendation if you have car issues in Humboldt. Fantastic! Top marks. read more

This place is the biggest rip off in town. They prey on the ignorant. Compare their estimate against anyplace else's and it is clear that they have taken classes on how to maximize their profits with "creative" billing practices. This is something that I would expect to see from a large chain, not a locally owned business. Just look at their responses to poor reviews. They are usually met with an arrogant response. There are much better choices in town. read more

I'm endlessly pleased with the level of customer service at Leon's. From simple checkups to rebuilding an old Jeep motor, they do a great job at a reasonable price and make you feel good every time you stop in. Today I dropped off my car with no plan for how I'd get home. After giving me a fresh cup of coffee and a homemade cookie, the receptionist checked to make sure I had my house key and sent me off in a free shuttle ride home. Another 10/10 experience. read more

This Shop has provided the best automotive experience in my lifetime. They're friendly, respectful, good communicators and have a "fleet" of excellent technicians; I love the inspection report they send showing me why they might be recommending the things they do, with photos to help make my decisions. I count on my vehicle to get me to work, home and all the fun things I want to do when I want to do them, with no worries about vehicle maintenance. Thanks Leon's!! read more

I expected hard upsell pressure from Leons (which I got) but I didn't expect to be blatently ripped off. I went in for an inspection. They said I had a coolant leak and suggested a hose and clamp be replaced followed by a pressure test. I agreed and paid over $500. About 700 easy miles later I get a warning light. Look outside and all my coolant is dumped on the street. Tried to pour more in and it goes straight through. After a very expensive tow mechanic says coolant hose just popped off. Mechanic has no idea why the hose fell off - it didn't look defective and said that should never happen if attached properly but he says BOTH HOSES AND CLAMP(S) WERE OLD - nothing had been replaced. Mechanic replaced both hoses, 3 bottles coolant, replaced thermostat as long has he was in there plus another inspection $700. All I can think is a Leon tech disconnected the hose to drain the coolant then reconnected it half-assed because it was going to be replaced and then they never did the work. read more

I had never been to Leon's. I needed a muffler ASAP and they got me in same-day. Carrie was great. David was great. They have coffee and home-baked cookies in the lobby. Jim, the gentleman who evaluated my truck, made two recommendations and welded in a new muffler in about 30 mins. He said that if I (or my wife) didn't like the one he installed, he'd swap out the other "with a smile". Amazingly professional shop--I highly recommend it! read more

Gotta give Leon's five stars -- they certainly earned it. We recently let our son borrow our Prius C, taking it from our home in San Diego up to Eureka. I've been reading all the stories about Priuses getting their catalytic converters ripped off, so I decided I needed to get a shield installed to protect the one in our Prius C. One problem: I'm in San Diego and the car is now in Eureka. So I got on Yelp and quickly figured out that Leon's is the top-rated car repair shop in the area. Plus they're AAA which scores extra points with me. I called Leon's to see if they could do the job. Long story short, yes they could, for a very reasonable price. (WAY less than paying for a new catalytic converter!) I paid for them to order the catalytic converter shield and had my son set up an appointment for installation. The appointment was yesterday and everything went great. Thanks to everyone at Leon's for helping us out! It was great to know my son and our car were in good hands -- I really appreciate it! read more

I have taken my Nissan Frontier (2003 w 145000 miles) to Leon's for mechanical work. They are fantastic.

Right off the bat, I can tell you that one of the things I love about this place is that they have a shuttle service for pickup and drop-off if you live in Eureka! The Good: - The service is great! They kept me up to date with my car. Plus, I feel like they take the time to let you know what is or could be wrong with your car. - If you're a AAA member, let them know so you can get a discount. - They have cookies in the back and I believe they are homemade. - They were able to check my car like the next day. - I like that they do wear face masks during this COVID era. Could Be Better: - I had to get a new battery for my car and it cost me close to $350 (that's with the discount). That seems a little steep to me. Overall, I like this shop and I'd come back. read more

Traveling through Ave of the Giants in an RV and the oil warning light came on. Called Ford, and they recommended Leon's. They were able to get us in the next day and got us back on the road with new oil and a full undercarriage inspection in less than an hour. Excellently run, family owned and operated, happy courteous mechanics, and the best homemade cookies while we waited the very short time for the service to be done. They are one of the only shops in the area with an RV lift too. I wish we had a "Leon's" where we live! read more

stellar customer service!! Kind, professional, and reasonable prices. Shuttle service to and from pick up, text updates and a link to a full check up photo gallery / status. I'll absolutely be using Leon's for future car repair needs. Thank you again! read more

Leon's solved what the dealer said was a major ($$$$) suspension problem by aligning the rear end of our front wheel drive car. Only a few car models need this, and our model/make did. We've found them to be trustworthy, honest, and, qualified. They are the go-to place for us forever! read more

We are traveling this summer. Our van developed exhaust problems in the redwoods. As soon as I knew what the problem was, we called Firestone. They recommended we call Leon's. Boy, are we glad they did. Leon's technician, Jim, took our van the very next morning, replaced the exhaust manifolds and catalytic converter in just a few hours. He showed us the exact problem, as well as another we'll keep our eye on, gave us an estimate as well as a list of problems that could occur during repair. Luckily none of those happened (as someone who works on his own cars, I knew what could happen). Their driver, James, took us to and from the local campground (where we will stay the night) and was extremely courteous, keeping up a great conversation the entire way. The office staff was polite and efficient. They were very understanding of our child and 2 dogs in the lobby. All in all, a wonderful experience. read more

I had been taking my car to their service for a few years, with no problems, only good results. The other day, when I arrived at their front desk, the lady behind the counter, backed away from the counter by about 10 ft., obviously in rejection mode. It blew me away. I made an appt. for the next day. When I arrived- (a little late), I was met outside by Jim- (someone I had previously trusted). He told me I was not allowed to use their service anymore- (really). When I asked him why, he refused to answer. This is not the way to treat people, or to handle business. read more

I backed into one of Eureka's new curb cutouts, bent a tailpipe and snapped a bracket holding the muffler. Jim Frasier gave me a reasonable quote and had me back in my truck within an hour. Front desk staff were super professional and friendly. Thanks to all! read more

What a wonderful place to do business especially when you have a dire need for your vehicle to be repaired. I called them on Tuesday afternoon and made an appointment to have a diagnostic done on Thursday. I needed a tow truck to haul my car which had to be done Wednesday morning and by that afternoon LEON'S had already done a super complete diagnosis and had repaired my car and even changed the oil on Thursday morning so I was able to pick it up by Thursday at noon. And the price was so much less than I would have paid at the previous business I used. Five stars to LEON'S read more

This year has been one of the most expensive years for car repairs for me. Until I took my vehicle to Leon's, things kept happening. My ongoing problems stopped occurring once Leon's was involved with my repairs. Here is what happened with the other repair shop. Originally I had a problem, took my car in and the repair lasted two weeks. Took it back and was told it was now something else. When I picked up my car, my air conditioning sounded funny so a new problem showed up. I asked and was told to make another appointment to diagnose and hundreds of dollars later, more work was done. Since it was time for an oil change, I took my vehicle to Leon's. They do all oil changes on all three vehicles. Immediately the technician noticed I had something else wrong. He said I had a leak in my radiator and stop leak was placed in my radiator. At Leon's people are taken to the vehicle and shown the problem. At the other repair facility you are not shown or even offered to see the problem. I saw the pink goo and the damage. The other facility had replaced my air conditioning compressor and may have damaged my radiator when installing it. Nothing was said to me. Stop leak was just installed and I was sent on my way. Now I needed a condenser and radiator. At the other facility, new things kept coming up immediately or within a week of the repair. Since Leon's has been involved, I have driven my vehicle over 5000 miles and no more problems. Do yourself a favor and take your car to Leon's first. They let you see what their technician saw. You will not be disappointed. 444-9636. 444-YODO. UPDATE 7 MONTHS LATER. Leon's installed a new factory radiator 5/31/19 because the original one with approximately 80000 miles failed. While doing an oil change on 1/3/20, they saw the new radiator was leaking. Since they have a service log, they knew when it was installed and said it had a year warranty. Leon's replaced it NO charge and said they would deal with the factory for the parts and labor. I paid nothing!!!!!! I offered to pay for their labor until they were reimbursed. They said the factory owes for everything and THEY would handle it. Many businesses may make you pay for the repair and tell you to file a claim for reimbursement. That happened to me 2 years ago at another facility. Not Leon's!!!!! Why would you take your vehicle anywhere else? Great honest service backed by Leon's followed up with a smile. read more

Nobody does this better. Leon's is the quintessential car repair facility in Northern California. Great service and great knowledge and great thoroughness! The cookies are a bonus! The bathroom is immaculate! Scott Hammond, Mckinleyville California read more

Do not trust these guys to honor their warranty and make sure to get a second opinion on their estimates! My truck developed a very noisy rattling sound in the steering column this summer and and I remembered that Leon's had just worked on that area the year prior. So I had them check it out as I was still under warranty. But when Mike looked at it he claimed everything was fine and the sound must be coming from under the dash somewhere. So I took my truck back home and drove it for another month during which time the noise was really starting to drive me crazy. I went through my old bills and discovered that it had been the steering column bearing that had caused a similar sound the year before so I went back to Mike and again he told me that everything is fine with the steering column and the bearing is nice and tight. He even went so far as to say that he'll replace it if I really wanted to but since it probably won't do anything I'll most likely end up paying for it. After another month of driving my noisy truck I finally went on YouTube and found a video that showed me how to check my steering column myself. It was really easy, I didn't have to take anything apart, just reach under there and see if the bearing makes a sound if I shake it. Sure enough everything was loose and made a loud rattling sound! I had to confront the shop foreman with this to finally have those guys honor their warranty and replace the bearing. If I hadn't looked it up myself I would probably still be driving around with a rattling truck. After they were done no one so much as said sorry to me or anything, however they did give me an estimate on what else they think needed to be done on my vehicle. Since I'm done trusting this place I went over to Les Schwab (not exactly a place that tries to give you the best deals) and had them look at what they thought needed to be fixed. I posted a picture of the two estimates it's really worth looking at. Not only is Leon's estimate FOUR TIMES higher, they are also trying to take a 50% markup on such things as the alignment etc. Also please note that this estimate was made during the same "thorough and professional" checkup that failed to find my rattle which took me 2 minutes on YouTube to diagnose. Avoid this place if you have any choice at all... read more

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Yay! Leon's Car Care FTW! I just needed a light bulb switched out. This involves removing things under the car and I didn't want to do it myself. Called my usual place, the shop my dad owned until recently. I have the bulb, and was told labor would be around $72 and they could get me in next week. Called Leon's for an estimate, they asked me to bring it in at 3. I got there early. Adrian comes out n says it is done, mechanic with small hands reached in and replaced the bulb. So they didn't charge me! They did do a basic check and made recommendations which I will be following soon in their shop. They also replaced a different bulb that was out. $50 less than the other shop and Leon's has my future business! read more

We were passing through Eureka when the car's check engine light came on. Leon's did a quick courtesy check, read the error code, and explained that it looked like a faulty sensor we could get repaired after returning home. They didn't charge us anything. Friendly service, thank you! read more

Was driving down the coast and was hearing an odd noise in our car...decided to stop in at Leon's to have it checked out...for my wife's peace of mind. Mike put the car up on the rack and checked everything out. He was thorough, honest and friendly! I would highly recommend this place. Thanks again Mike!! read more

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We are long-term customers of Leon's, and yesterday's service confirmed that decision once again. We live two hours out. On a Monday morning, on our way into the coast, we called to see if by chance they might be able to fit us in for an oil change. Certainly, Carrie said, and set us up for 11:30. Sure enough, they fit us in. We hung out while Scott checked over our 2008 pickup. We had asked them to check the transmission fluid and change it if it looked bad. Now to most mechanics this is an open invitation to spend money and time--but not Leon's. They checked their records and found that they'd changed it for us a year ago, and after checking the fluid they told us that it was fine. No charge. Then the mechanic came in with a pitiful-looking cabin air filter. Looked as if we'd been living in smoke for months--so true! But did we think to ask them to check? Nope. But they did and quickly changed it out. This is the kind of really top-of-the-line service Leon's provides. They are the best! And funny and polite too, while they're at it. read more

First time here. I was just looking for an oil change and tire rotation. I thought about just a quickie oil change but they can be pricey and the employees are generally not mechanics. I looked through Yelp and Leon's had the most good reviews. I called and made an appointment. I showed up on time and signed in. Employees wearing masks, polite and professional. I made sure they had my phone and I went for a walk. They said it would be about an hour. That sounded reasonable since that is what my regular shop takes. At about 45 minutes I start walking back towards the shop. My phone rings and its Leon's mechanic. He offers to replace my cabin filter. Because I drive a lot on dirt roads I say yes. He says they will have to order it from Fortuna and it could take about a half hour. I said it would be fine. I was getting tired so after another couple of blocks I headed back to Leon's. I had just sat down when the mechanic was in front of me apologizing for the delay. I went for a drink of water and when I returned to my seat there was the mechanic again telling me my car was done. I went in to pay and when I came out the mechanic backed my car out of the bay and brought me the key. The bill was maybe a little on the high side but they also performed a multipoint status check including brakes. I have had a low tire pressure alarm for several years so the mechanic asked about it. He also informed me my tire pressure had been low but they filled them up. As I got in my car to leave I texted my wife to ask if she needed me to bring anything home. While I was waiting I saw the owner walking back to she shop bend over and pick litter out of the gutter. That little detail really impressed me. It impressed me because it said so much about how the business is run overall. Leon's shop is spotless and modern and so is the office. The mechanic was in clean overalls. The building is remarkably clean relative to the somewhat seedy neighborhood. What you see is what you get. I'm sure they are not perfect but I feel confident enough that I would recommend this shop to anyone. I rarely make recommendations but in this case its pretty obvious this is a quality shop. Give them a try. read more

Had to find a new mechanic in town after moving up here from the valley. I have been very happy with the way they have cared for my car. They were friendly, professional, and easy to deal with. I will continue to use them for all my car needs! Thank you Leon's!!! read more

The only place to take your car in Humboldt!! They have really great customer service and they are efficient in everything they do. I appreciate them for always being honest and doing the best work. Every experience I've had I never had to wait long and was in and out in a good amount time. As long as I live in Humboldt, Leon's is where I'll go. read more

Leon's agreed to find and repair major oil leaks in my 1986 GMC small SUV 4X4 with a non original engine. They did an excellent job on the repairs which took a few days that I had agreed to, and they came out with a total cost which was under the original written estimate of repair costs. Their employee Bill would call me with updates, when they found additional issues in doing the needed oil leak repairs. Plus they gave a 10% off on labor costs with a "Military/ Veteran's Discount". That was the 2nd time Leon's Car Care had worked on my old back up vehicle that I have owned for about 20 years now. The 1st time it was at Leon's was for repairs on my GMC's exhaust system, which their "resident artist" Jim also did an excellent job on. read more

I like going to mechanics about as much as I like going to the dentist. But what I like and what I need to do is irrelevant. So when I needed to get the brakes replaced on my 17-year-old Toyota Tacoma, I called an old friend of mine and he recommended Leon's. When I checked Yelp for reviews, the first one I came across was from another acquaintance and it was 5 star. So I called Leon's and they said I could bring it in that afternoon, but since I live two hours away they set me up for the following day. The next day I showed up at the appointed time, they quickly did a thorough inspection and Scott the technician gave me an estimate. Some of the things they thought needed replacing--air filter, battery, two bulbs--I could do myself and they were fine with that. But they thought the fuel filter looked original and I couldn't argue with that, so I gave them the okay to take care of that as well as the brakes. In addition, they found one of my tires was beginning to separate. I knew I needed new ones, so I checked with a local dealer who had a set they would put on if I could get there around five. The brakes turned out to be a pretty easy for them to deal with. The fuel filter? Not so much. Apparently, unlike the old days when they were simple plastic deals in-line with the chassis and easy to get to and replace, this one was buried in the engine, mounted on a bracket. The technicians worked on that filter for three hours getting it out and putting in the new one. Every hour or so Scott came out and gave me an update and to thank me for my patience because he knew I an appointment to get the tires and needed to be out of there by five. Finally, just before closing, they finished up. Dale Warmuth, the owner, appeared, thanked me for my patience and apologized to me for taking so long. I was taken aback, and told him he had nothing to apologize for and I appreciated the technicians busting ass to get the job done. I got to the tire dealer and got my new tires to boot. Oh, and the bill at Leon's was less than I had anticipated and the service was way beyond what I expected. Would I recommend Leon's? Without hesitation. read more

Excellent service from reception to pick up ! Not cheapest service in town... but you get what you pay for: friendly, polite, timely and thorough! Excellent documentation on what the problem(s) is and what it will take to fix it. Even threw in some complimentary fixes! Definitely made me want to come back! read more

Very clean and Covid-conscientious place. Impressive building and garage size too. Very nice people; helpful and made me feel at ease for a first time customer. I'm just getting a overall car evaluation on my tire pressure, oil, fluids, etc. Five stars out of five:) read more

Always superior service, one will always get what they pay for here. I had brought my car in after it stalled and they found and fixed the problem as expected and fast. They will explain everything every step of the way no bs or sales pitch just straight talk. Lance also discovered one of my tired was worn and about to blow which i swapped with my spare when I got home and discovered how close it was to blowing though the damage was all on the inside side and I'd have never noticed it. I drive a delivery route every day and while my car is not pretty it is essential a blown tire would have not only been dangerous it would have cost me work and I cannot afford that. The whole crew is genuine and decent in every sense of the word(well, at least while they're at work but I suspect the rest of the time as well) This is the second time my jalopy has needed a fix and I felt recognized and welcome.The coffee is good too a definite step above the gas station coffee I'd expect(though real half and half is preferable to powdered creamer i can forgive that easy, especially when the coffee is decent) Just real good folks and real good mechanics who obviously really care about their work and customers. read more