These guys did an *excellent* job. Jeremy and Eric were incredibly professional, came in under their estimate, and repaired the broken axle on my '99 Corolla in an hour flat on a busy morning. They went above and beyond. I really, really appreciate your great work and your honesty. Thank you! I'll be back. Highly recommend. read more

Been here 3-4 times. Always professional and happy with work performed. Whether it's major engine repair, brakes or electrical, they know how to get it fixed. read more

I called Main Street Auto to get a quote for an oil change on my daughter's vehicle. I was told it would be 100-120 dollars depending on the oil amount. Based on that, I sent my daughter there for the service. When the work was done, the receipt showed they charged her 150 dollars. I immediately called the shop and asked again how much an oil change for that exact vehicle should cost. A different employee told me the same thing: 100-120 dollars. When I asked why my daughter was billed 150, she looked up the invoice and confirmed the only service performed was an oil change. She even admitted the price seemed high and said she would check with her manager. Later, I received a call back stating 150 dollars was the "correct" price, despite both employees confirming twice that the cost for her vehicle should be 100-120 dollars. This feels dishonest and misleading. I strongly believe they took advantage of a teen because she didn't know any better. I will never return to Main Street Auto and want others to be aware of their shady practices. read more

Friendly staff, Took my Prius V in for a tire rotation and oil change. Nice waiting room

I was driving to Tahoe w my family and dogs but my car broke down!! We were told to come here by word of mouth, so glad we did!! We left for the weekend and came back to see what was up. Danny was so helpful in explaining what happened to the car- it was engine related to a recent recall. He advised us to tow it to a dealership and they would probably fix it for free. Honestly Danny was more than amazing, so friendly and very eager to turn our frown upside down! He explained everything to how a woman would understand cars and I just really appreciated all the help from him and his team. Thank you Danny! My family and I are really grateful for you. read more

Great service and affordable repair. We got stuck at a KOA and they got my truck done quickly!

Based on Yelp reviews, I chose to take my 1967 Cobra replica to Main St. Automotive to repair a wildly inaccurate tachometer. Jeremy and Tom spent a good amount of time diagnosing the problem, ultimately determining it to be the tach itself as being faulty, rather than some kind of electrical/wiring interference. I ordered a new tachometer (same part number as it was 33 years ago when the car was built!) and Tom expertly replaced it. Now it works perfectly. Jeremy and Tom, and the rest of the crew, are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I'll definitely be bringing my other cars here for service. They're the best! read more

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My repair took 10 days for a 2 day repair and they changed me $500.00 over the quote. They broke multiple parts on my truck and returned it with a transmission that wouldn't shift. When I returned it they tried to make it out as if I was trying to get something over on them but they forgot to plug in the electrical boot. The owner noticed on his test drive and just assumed there repairs were solid. Beware of this shop. read more

Troy took 3 1/2 was to do a job I was promised in 3 days Is work And his workmanship was shoddy. I wouldn't recommend Troy Silva To my worst enemy read more

Great alternative to using Subaru dealer service. They know how to service Subaru vehicles and are honest, reliable & reasonable. read more

I highly suggest this place. I made them a yelp just because how happy I am. We were just coming up the base of the mountain to tahoe and our car started making a chugging grinding sound. We thought...great... our vacation when we worked so hard to get time off to come is ruined and we might have to have a tow truck take us and the car home. We stopped here and in 30 min they took the car in and fixed it in 2 hours maybe less. Very happy. Our vacation still going well thanks to them! read more

Helpful, efficient, professional and easy to do business with. My whole family trusts Main Street Automotive.

Since moving to Placerville in the Winter of 2016, I've been a grateful and satisfied customer of Main Street Automotive. I love their website, it helps me remember what's been done and what/when I need to schedule service. Their prices are competitive, there staff treat me (an old lady) with respect and don't mind when I ask lots of question. Their work has been excellent on all levels. I highly recommend their services to anyone who needs work on their vehicle. Thanks Main St. for taking such good care of me and my car. read more

They did several repairs on my c5 Corvette and no complaints from me. Glad to find a competent mechanic who will work on a Corvette.

These guys are incredibly skilled at what they do and are always so accommodating! Thanks for keeping my Subaru on the road

We started taking our older cars to Main Street Auto about 2 years ago. They have been very honest with work that needs to be done. They stand by their work. I have never had a problem getting in when my van has had emergencies. We moved to Folsom and we still will only trust them with our autos. We highly recommend them to everyone. read more

I went to this establishment with my automobile, and I asked if they accepted car shield, he replied no, and that wasn't a problem, I ended up, paying for it our of pocket somewhere else, and that wasn't the problem, the problem was that he never really spoke to me, and really didn't give it a second care . I would have gladly paid him out of, pocket, but he didn't really seem customer oriented, and I'm so very glad that I took my money and business elsewhere, and I am known for referring, and being a a repeat customer, for the right company and people who really care about customers and future customers, but not at that eatblishment, ( EVER , !!! read more

I was trapped with an overheating car in Placerville on a Saturday, and Jeremy was there to answer the phone and stuck around to help us out. He worked through some pretty difficult stuff to get my car back up and running so I could get back to San Francisco. He was great, very accommodating and fair. I've worked in the automotive industry for 16 years, and I can tell you that a trustworthy, fair and kind person is difficult to find these days. I would recommend Jeremy and Main Street Auto Repair to anyone - and not just because he's fair and trustworthy. The quality and care he took to make sure I made it all the way back to The City, and his insistence of quality (even when he probably just wanted to go home on a Saturday) put him at the top of the heap. Thanks Jeremy!! read more

Picked this place for auto repair based on the positive reviews. It was a mistake. When I went to drop off my car to get looked at/repaired for occasionally stalling/engine shut down, the man at the front desk told me that because the problem is only occasional, they may not be able to fix it. Okay? This seems strange because an experienced mechanic should be able to take the info I provided, look under the hood, and solve the problem. I got a call 2 days later that the mechanic drove my car to Cameron Park and back and it never stalled or turned off, so there is nothing they can do to fix it. What? Aren't these guys supposed to be professional? I had to pay a $50 fee to get my car back. I took my car then to Jim's Automotive down the street. They also were unable to replicate the problem while driving it, but like professionals, they took my issues seriously, looked under the hood, and theorized that the engine shutting down while driving was due to a dirty throttle body . They cleaned it and I haven't had any issues since . I'm disappointed that I wasted 3 days and $50 with Main Street Automotive just to be told that they didn't feel like putting in the extra effort to figure out what was wrong with my car. Save yourself time and money and go to Jim's Automotive where they will take your words seriously and actually put effort into solving the problem. read more

I took my car there for a smog check after another garage kept messing it up. They got it done right, while I waited. My son brought his truck in too and they treated him well. Good folks. read more

Update: The owner called me to say the work was done, but the parts used were faulty. That may be the case, so I am updating this review. The owner was very nice, explained the possibility of a faulty part, and apologized. I added a star for this. However, if I had spoken to him in the first place the situation may have turned out differently. Sadly, when I asked for a manager or owner previoisly I was told no one was available. read more

Had an awesome experience here. Friendly and honest. My car was towed in on a Friday morning from Lake Tahoe, mechanic at breakdown location thought I might be looking at around $1500.00 repairs. After explaining to josh the issues it was thought I might have car back Tuesday or Wednesday. I received a call that afternoon, problem solved under $300 and my car finished less than 8 hours after they opened Friday AM. THIS BUSINESS IS REALLY ON THE BALL. ALL ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

DO NOT SMOG here!!! Females do not be insulted go elsewhere. First impressions are everything and this shop not only failed first impressions but also insulted my wife. I don't recommend anyone let their wife's/daughters take their vehicle here because the take advantage of women even on the simplest repairs. When anything is question they say stop talking you don't know what your talking about...when in fact she knew what she was talking about. They will also charge you for just turning you car on and noticing a light is out. If you want a shop that has your best interest in mind this is not it. read more

Great business!!! When they had a full load, they still managed to squeeze me in. Jeremy, the owner has owned numerous older cars, as does one of the mechanics, so they didn't flinch when I came in with my 1947 Ford pickup. Jeremy fixed my brake lights, shared a few great "old car" stories, all with a great & fair price... I would highly recommend this great shop for your car's ills!! Thanks Jeremy!!! read more

Horrible! The guy gave me some business about my catalytic converter being the wrong one. And charged me $50 because as he said, I "failed" smog because he noticed it. He never ran the test. My truck has been tested and passed numerous times since that cat was put on. Several years ago he did the exact same thing because of some other ridiculous thing he "noticed." I didn't learn my lesson. I'll never go back. No wonder his shop is always empty. read more

Love these guys. Very honest, i've pretty much started only taking my car here even though I live in Rancho Cordova - its worth the drive. Daniel, Brian and Jeremy always give excellent car and customer service definitely recommend you give them a shot read more

They work on a lot of Subarus here. Used to be their specialty, I think they do all makes now. They are very nice, do great work and fast, too. I took my car here once and they did one of the axle joints in a few hours, same day as I came in. read more

Its strange how some people want everything and the give bad ratings because a shop will not bend over backwards for them. A good shop tells it how it is. A good shop treats their employees great. I see this here at Main Street Auto. Don't let those fools that think the shop owes them everything remove your trust in this shop. They are here to be truthful and say it how it is. I have always liked this shop and send anyone with a Subaru there. Trust me. You will be treated right. read more

Now, I know a decent amount about cars and which engines to stay away from, which companies have a good reputation and so on, but know little about what problems to look for when buying a 4x4. So i figured that I would have these guys look at the 4x4 I was interested in. I called this place because of the great reviews on yelp. First off, the hours on their site (or yelp) are wrong. Saturdays they are open 8:00am until they feel like leaving. I called them Friday to ask if they would do a presale inspection on a truck I was interested in buying on Saturday. They said that they weren't sure if they would be open. How can you not be sure that you are going to be open?! I told them I would be in town around 11am and the guy did not seem happy. He said that if I made an appointment they would stay open. I agreed and said that I would try to get there earlier but I didn't think I would be able to as I was coming from two hours away. At this point I am starting to feel guilty because I am "making" them stay open. It was obvious they would rather me not come so they could get off early on Saturday. The next morning I called just to be sure they would still see me and I am glad I did. The WORST part of it all was when I told the guy that I was getting a Nissan 4x4 pickup he scoffed and said "You know that Nissans aren't Toyotas right?" What kind of question is that? Yes i know Nissans aren't Toyotas. He then processed to try and sell me his Toyota pickup that was twice what I was buying the Nissan for. No I don't want YOUR toyota. Yeah the 22re is awesome and really reliable but lacks power (unless crazy modded) and no i don't want the crappy 3VZ-E V6. I want the VG30E Nissan. All I wanted was a presale inspection.... read more

Thanks SO-ooooo much for repairing our 2003 Chevy Silverado last Saturday. Our check battery light came on while we were driving to the Strawberry Lodge, Kyburz, CA. for a wedding. You fit us in & got us back with a new alternator & belt. THANKS again for your concern & automotive talents! Well done! :-) read more

We were on vacation, far from home, when our brakes started sticking/smoking., and so we found Main Street Automotive in Placerville (the first guy we took it to wouldn't even look at the problem, if he wasn't assured that he would do a whole brake job). The technicians at Main Street Auto did a thorough check, first trying to see if they could fix the problem inexpensively, but found out that the calipers needed replacing. They were able to order the parts quickly & fixed the brakes for us within 2 hours. They were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful & reassuring, giving us personalized attention and best of all, our brakes are now in great shape. We were able to continue our road trip without any further problems. read more

Jeremy and the team at Main Street Auto were the sole positive factor in an otherwise stressful travel experience. We visited Placerville over Thanksgiving and a previous repair done in Portland was completed improperly, resulting in destroyed wheel bearings. Jeremy worked with the Portland shop who did the initial repair wrong to determine next steps, was a calming voice in a frustrating week-long warranty service experience, and ultimately helped us find a part and (once we had the part) quickly made repairs to get back on the road just in time. read more

Last week my husband and I took our car in for a smog and "mysterious" noise in the A/C vent, our first time at Main Street Automotive Repair. We couldn't have been happier with the service! From the speed and quality of the work - to the affordable price and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff - we had a GREAT experience! As it turns out, the noise in the vent was caused by a "nest" filled with insulation and debris that "our neighborly" friends THE MICE had decided to build inside the car. My husband and I were so happy to have both the owner Jeremy and Mark at the front desk give us tips and advice on how to prevent this from happening in the future! Anyone else would have just wanted us to come back with the same problem later, as this would translate into more revenue for their business. Instead, Jeremy and Mark took the time to help us understand how and why this happened, and how to avoid this going forward. This shows a lot of integrity, as well as a genuine care for their customers. Thank you, Main Street, you guys and gals are awesome! BTW, love, love, love the beautiful plants and flowers in the office/waiting area! read more

My car began playing up on a journey from the Bay Area to South Lake, made worse with two toddlers and round 100 degree temp outside. I stopped at Placerville and Jeremy's team kindly offered to take a look at it for me right away to see what the problem was and to see if I would be okay to continue up the mountain. Firstly, their service couldn't have been quicker, they had the car up in the air in minutes. My children and I ended up spending a couple of hours at Main Street Auto while I figured out logistics of rental car etc and Jeremy figured out what he needed to repair the car. His attention to us was admirable. He checked and double checked parts (this is not a car model he typically works on) and helped entertain my toddlers, who were over-heating and long expired. He even offered to fly me to South Lake himself! Jeremy came to my rescue when no local rental cars were available and went above and beyond to make sure myself and my children got to our destination safely. His team repaired my car in the timescale predicted and the cost was very reasonable. Jeremy and his team went above and beyond to ensure I had an excellent service experience. He gave a very honest service, could easily have charged me more and I felt I trusted him to only repair the car if the part was to his standards. read more

Took my kids P.O.S. in for a smog. Faster than promised and they didn't try to sell us anything else.

On the way to Tahoe, the A/C compressor clutch melted and overheated in our 2010 Civic. It was after 4pm and not wanting to take a chance going up the mountain, we stopped at Main Street Automotive. Jeremy and his crew were great. Jeremy, the owner, helped us in every possible way so we could continue on our way. Couldn't have asked for better service. read more

Excellence in speedy service and repair. Price is good! Sent us back on our camping trip within an hour. Welcomed our dogs in their waiting room to stay cool until truck is ready. read more

It's hard to imagine that the reviews found on this site actually measure up. If I didn't experience Jeremy's grit, care, and determination for myself, I never would have believed them. My son drove up from LA Labor Day weekend and wobbled in to South Lake Tahoe as his girl friend's Jeep Liberty lost power while driving, creating a very dangerous travel experience. The following morning I looked for mechanics in the Tahoe area which was as challenging as looking for trout in the drout waters of the American River. But this is no fish story. I drove the car to Placerville, to the nearest mechanic I could find (57 miles away). I left the car after a few hours of diagnostics. Jeremy couldn't find the problem, but never gave up. He worked on it from 1:30 pm to around 8:30 pm (I know cause that's when he called me) on Saturday of Labor Day weekend. He told me the many problems he thought the car might be experiencing and proceeded to go through a checklist of everything he did, could do, and would do. On Monday, Labor Day morning he called to let me know that the car still had significant issues, but he believed it would be safe to get my son and his girl friend (and their dog) back to LA, which was all I really cared about. When we arrived to Placerville he was still tinkering and making adjustments. Is this guy real? I especially wondered that when he handed me the bill. He charged us for only two-hours of labor. He can't be real! Needless to say, we were completely overwhelmed by his patience, attitude, and appreciated his graciousness. When I told him that he was truly a unique human being, he thanked ME for being patient and bringing the car to him. The car made it back to LA without stopping once. Thank you, Jeremy, for saving our weekend vacation, and being such an amazing human being. I want to be just like you when I grow up, although I think I'm older than you. I live in the Bay Area, and I'm tempted to bring my car to you for service, regardless. Thank you so much! read more

Very honest place. My daughters car broke down, it was her and the baby. The owner made sure the vehicle was done right away so she didn't need to rent a car. I can't say enough about this place and how they handled my daughter with my granddaughter!!! read more

You don't usually read "honest" and "car service" in the same sentience, but here it is: Jeremy at Main Street Automotive is an honest and reliable person who runs a quality car service facility at Main Street Automotive. read more