I apologize ahead of time for the long review, but hopefully this will show what a great mechanic…read moreDave is. By far the best mechanic we have ever met. We have used Dave for multiple vehicles with different issues. I brought in a 2006 Hyundai Sonata that had a ton of issues. He told me that he could fix it, but it would not be cost-effective for me when the repairs cost more than the car itself since it's an older car. He also let me know that after the repair was done, another part could fail shortly after due to the condition of the car. He was extremely honest and you could tell right away he knew what he was doing. He said he would gladly do the work if I wanted but said if I was in a position to look for a new car, I should do that. We ended up buying a new vehicle and when that vehicle needed new brakes, we brought it in. He quoted me a price and when I came to pick up the car, my invoice was significantly less than what he had originally quoted. I can honestly say I've never had somebody charge less than the quote. He said it took less labor than what was listed and it was an easy job. I then brought a vehicle in for a leak and he told me how my husband could fix the leak at home and then I could come back and he would fix it if we couldn't do it ourselves. I really appreciated that he could have immediately charged me to do the fix rather than told me that but instead he tried to help us out. We ended up not being able to fix it ourselves and went back to him. His quote was very fair, and for the exact same repair the dealership had quoted me FIVE times the amount that Dave did it for. I can't stress enough to go here for anything minor or major. In this world honesty and fairness seem to be hard to find, but not at Independent. Also, he is the only person in the shop, so if he doesn't answer leave a message or stop by!

Dave is the kind of mechanic you recommend to everyone you know. He's a man of integrity and is…read morealways honest in his work. He diagnoses and assesses problems quickly, and will help you understand exactly what's happening with your vehicle. My husband and I have gone to Dave for a variety of repairs on our old truck, and even called on Dave to inspect a new-to-us vehicle we were looking at - we trust him that much.

I was really pleased with the services at Medina Automotive. Rubben was super transparent about the…read morework that was needed and showed before and after photos and videos. He was very clear in what the issues were and explained how the issue came about and what would be done to fix. I really appreciated that as someone who doesn't know a ton about cars. The pricing was very transparent and no surprises in the end. I would recommend for any car maintenance needs.

I had such an amazing experience last night after returning from the Burning Man festival in my RV…read more On the way back, my RV broke down right in the middle of the road. It was Labor Day, and no mobile technician seemed to be available. After a lot of calls, I finally reached Rubben who actually picked up at 9 PM. He showed up within about an hour and a half, diagnosed the problem right away, and fixed everything on the spot. He also explained what he was doing step by step and provided a clear receipt so I'd know exactly what was done. The price was more than fair, and to make it even better, he texted me the next morning just to check that I made it home safely. Highly recommend this guy truly exceptional service!

Been using 707 for a couple of years. Believe it or not, I was originally referred by a dealer…read more They can work on practically anything on 4 wheels. They are the best. You cannot find a better mechanic anywhere. I have a Ram and have done many upgrades thanks to them. If you are having an emergency, they are there for you.

As a former Ford Dealership mechanic and race shop owner/builder, I rarely have work done by others…read moreand am particular when I do choose a shop, because the only reason I am bringing my auto into a shop is I don't have time to do it myself, due to my own volume of work and don't want to have to bring it back or do it myself. Tony and I spoke on the phone and he gave me a reasonable estimate and choice to use factory parts for my hub bearing on my 2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke diesel 4x4 and gave me a quick availability appointment. I had a number of referrals that spoke highly of his service and several were from other shops and ASE mechanics. Ironically, the one other time I had taken this truck was for it to get a pre-purchase assessment as diesels are not my specialty, so I took the truck to Red Label based on good referrals, but they missed that the brakes were almost metal to metal and the hub bearings on the way out at 154k miles, which later the medium bearing howl became a loud howl in just a few miles down the road. Those referrals to Red Label were accurate based on past experience when the owner and his core crew did the work but that has obviously changed the quality of service done in my experience and confirmed that with others who used to go there. Tony did the job on time, did better than the estimate and showed me the old hub so that I could see how the seal on the back side had dried out and let dirt and water foul the bearing and grease despite me lining it right after buying the truck, so it was a long time ago this issue started and is known to occur around 140-200k miles on this big, heavy work beasts. Unfortunately, due to the limited availability of Ford parts, Tony was only able to replace the driver side as none was available for the passenger side, in the Bay Area at that time. As I told Tony my chassis ears electronic sensors had just recently sided and I was awaiting new ones, so requested he do a diagnostic to pinpoint exactly where the bearing howl I could hear in the truck can was coming from, as chassis sounds bounce around and can sound like it coming from the left but is actually from the right. He confirms both front Bearing hubs were howling and the rear differential was howling also, (which I had hoped was just a pinion bearing and not the ring and pinion gears as that is $350 vs $3500). For the differential inspection (cover removal and back play measurement) Tony referred me to Jaws Gears in Sacramento, knowing so did not have the time or shop space to do it myself. That referral was spot on and also saved me from driving the truck any longer and taking a chance on a catastrophic on road failure that would have been much more expensive and a hassle! I spoke to the other mechanic about my Banks Monster package and Sinister aftermarket upgrades and found him very knowledgeable. I will be coming back as the mechanical knowledge of these trucks at this shop is well established, the price and accommodation of schedule are all excellent and I also am proud to support a independent and Veteran owned business!

I love this place! Sal & his son remind me of the German Auto Place in Vallejo…read more Old school service who you can trust. I had xxxxx done & less than Honda. Professional, honest, smart & respectful I returned with a window problem. It was off the track. Very reasonable cost. Done same day & he took me in on the spot. I will returning for a wiper installation.

I took my car to Vacaville performance for a leak in my rear diff. Sal was very friendly and…read morecommunicative through the entire process. He walked me through all of my options and explained in detail what the work entailed and potential issues of all the options. I'm happy with his work and will be taking my car back to his shop.

I was buying a car from a distant state (Louisiana) and a nearby dealer offered my a car and said…read morethere was no oil leak, no battery issues, and the transmission was fine. Christian and Jose did the pre-purchase inspection...and found all the holes. Oil was under pans they forgot to clean, transmission fluid was corrupted, and the battery had problems in the past. Christian spent time on the phone answering all my questions for another half and hour. I felt really good about either asking the dealer to fix the oil leak or discount the price so that I could...they said the car passed their inspection so its being sold "as is" at the price listed. Not to me it wasnt. These guys really helped me see what was going on with the car and saved me from overpaying on a near future expensive car repair...worth every penny!

My first experience at Wrench Works was when I brought my car in for an inspection. Right away, I…read morewas greeted by Valorie, who was very friendly and welcoming. It was a busy day, but she handled customers, scheduling, and phone calls with a great attitude. While I was there for about an hour, I noticed how caring and professional the team was. One technician took the time to help an older customer understand what was going on with her car before she left. He also assisted another customer in Spanish when she was having trouble communicating in English, and you could tell he made her feel comfortable and understood. I also had the chance to meet Matt, the owner. Based on my first visit, Wrench Works seems like a great shop with a team that genuinely cares about its customers. I'm looking forward to having more work done on my car here.

Called to see if they could do a light bulb replacement- they gave a me a quote and a time range…read more Went over and less than an hour later I'm off with a working headlight. Will be back when the second one goes out too. Got my front headlight bulb replaced. Great service.

I was driving from Oakland to Tahoe when I heard a loud pop and steam came out of my hood. I wasn't…read moresure if my car was still good to drive so I called Autobahn Davis and asked if they could give it a look. They gave me great advice and were extremely helpful close to the end of their work day.

I had a major engine issue with my Subaru and was initially told by a dealership that I might need…read morea full engine replacement, which would have cost me a lot more. I decided to get a second opinion and brought my car to Vacaville Autopro. Vishan and his team did an excellent job diagnosing the real issue and fixed only what was necessary. They replaced the right side cylinder head instead of recommending unnecessary work. The car is now running smooth and strong. I truly appreciate their honesty, professionalism, and skill. They saved me thousands of dollars. It's hard to find a trustworthy shop these days, but this is definitely one of them. Highly recommended!

Came in to get a check engine light and the light came back within a week. Called numerous times…read moreto get to the car back in and no one returns a call.

Years ago I came to get my Dads car painted, this year I had to return with my car. It was due to…read morean unfortunate circumstance where a bunch of scum bags took my Toyota Highlander on a joy ride. Luckily I got my car back but damage was done and my car insurance had me choose which autobody to get the car sent to. I recognized this shop and remembered how great they were so I chose them. They did wonders with the car, replaced car doors, recalibrated the electronics, painted the car meticulously. It felt brand new. Although it took me awhile to get the "ick" feeling that someone stole my car, this shop absolutely fixed everything to my satisfaction. Thanks guys!

Rick's Body and Paint was recommended to me by my brother, who previously had work done there and…read morewas very impressed with the results. Since I was leaving for an out-of-state vacation, I decided it would be a good opportunity to have my car repaired while I was away--and conveniently near my brother in case any follow-up was needed. From the start, the team at Rick's Body and Paint was welcoming and professional. They clearly explained the scope of work and delivered exactly as promised. The drop-off and pick-up process was seamless, and the quality of workmanship was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future.