This was my first time visiting and Abe was so patient with me bothering him and asking questions…read more I'm not the most knowledgeable on cars, but he explained everything to me in a way I could understand. I had some anxiety trying a new place, but after a poor experience at the dealership, I decided to come here and was not disappointed. I had all of my brake pads and rotors changed on my VW Taos, with a way better price than what I was quoted at the dealership as a plus. My car now brakes smoothly, with no more gross squeaking or vibrations. They even used way better quality parts for my car than what I would've gotten at the dealer. I would 100% come back.

I would not recommend this shop…read more I was quoted $550 for front brake pads including labor. After dropping off my car, the estimate jumped to $2,400. When I asked what was truly necessary, I was told front pads, rotors, and a belt would cost $1,497 -- nearly three times the original quote. I chose this shop because of the Yelp reviews saying they are honest and fast. Instead, the pricing changed significantly, the parts weren't even available, and my car was not ready as expected. Transparent pricing and clear timelines are basic expectations. This experience felt misleading and extremely stressful.

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!

While I appreciate the friendliness of the staff, getting in communication with them is very…read moredifficult. I brought my car in for maintenance work and a check engine light. After 2 weeks the check engine light came back on for the reason I brought it in. I've called, left voicemails, and messaged thru yelp, but still can't anyone to contact me back.

I stopped in at monty's with a 05 dodge with a HO 5.9. they ran a diagnostic and helped me find my…read moreproblem. 4 other shops wouldnt help me or had time on a saturday morning. They didnt charge me! ill definitly be back

We're new to town and so grateful to have found Monty's Automotive! When our Mazda CX-5 wouldn't…read morestart and a jump didn't work, we had it towed here, fully expecting to be hit with a big repair bill. Instead, they charged the battery, hooked up a monitor to check for discharging (which was thankfully minimal), and road-tested the car. They determined the battery might have a defect but didn't recommend replacing it just yet. I even received some friendly advice on better battery brands. Their honesty was so refreshing--they didn't even want to charge me for their time or the diagnostic! A neighbor had recommended them as a longtime, trustworthy shop, and they truly lived up to that reputation. I felt guilty not paying for their time, so I asked them to do an oil change just to support their business. We'll definitely be avoiding the local Mazda dealership (who took us to the cleaners with a previous repair) and coming to Monty's from now on. If you're looking for an honest, reliable mechanic, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

This place is a hole in the wall. Don't let that fool you. Every service I get here is top notch…read more My a/c had stopped working. I called & asked could he help me find new headlights as well? Bring it in, leave it, we'll see what we can do. A few rat chewed wires replaced, topped up refrigerant, polished headlights and replaced bulbs PLUS he caught the missing bolt on my battery and fixed it for me. No more engine shudders at stop lights. He keeps my old car going for a fair price. The biggest bonus is: if he works 1/2 an hour, he charges 1/2 an hour. Doesn't upcharge and doesn't pussyfoot or dance around. Gives me a clear explanation of what's happening with my engine. He also makes sure to let me know how to prevent future issues, when possible. This is a trusty neighborhood mechanic & he's worth trusting with your repairs, especially if you're driving an older model vehicle.

I got an estimate from another shop wanted to charge me thousands to fix my ac. Matt saved me all…read morethat. He did simple troubleshooting and only charged me to service it. Quick and reliable!

Nestor and Eli are now our trusted mechanics! We have 4 cars and all have been serviced! They are…read moretruly a life savor! Fast accurate and most of all trustworthy. There is no need to look anywhere else period. Much better than excepting a low baller with lies and unreliable work. They two make our days and there whole crew are awesome! We love them so much we buy them lunches because they have truly saved our ass! Love them! -The Carrico's....

I was looking to buy a newer used car and wanted to get it checked out before I made the purchase…read more I called Nestor and he said they could check it out to make sure it was a good buy. After they looked over it, they gave me the green light and I bought a used reliable car but I definitely felt peace of mind having Vaca Valley Auto Care look at it in depth. I have been driving this car for a year now and it's still running great! Recently, this car's dashboard lights were on so I brought it in to be serviced for an oil change, new spark plugs and a tire rotation. I had a couple hours before I needed to be at work and when I told them my time frame, they had it done early! I was impressed and they had my car running great again! I sat in the waiting room and watched customers come in that new the shop employees by name and they held conversations like they were old friends catching up. I watched a guy bring in his car because he was going on a road trip and they made sure his car was running good before he took it across the states. Vaca valley auto care will point out services that are needed if they find them but they always give their customers an option to do the service or not and they will tell you how long you can go if you are not ready to fix the problem yet. I have always found them to be honest, hard working men that live up to their name of caring for their customers. This is the kind of place you want your money to go to! A local shop and a local family!

Found a large screw in my tire. Stopped by and they got me in right away. The other nearby shops…read morestated 2-3 hours for the repair.

I took my Fj cruiser here for alignment and I left with it running in worse condition. These guys…read moreare a joke they started a job they couldn't finish but decided to charge me the full amount because they said they spent the time trying their very best. The sassy manager said I should have checked the inner tie rod before bringing it in. The reason I brought it to them is so they can check it and let me know whether or not they can complete the job. Also they like to hike up the prices if they think can get away with it. I was quoted $130 on the phone for alignment then when I arrived at the shop it was $159. This shop is very unprofessional and very incompetent. Don't waste your time and money !

Well, the service part of it was fine, and the tech guy was nice enough. But the guy at the front…read moredesk Leo couldn't be bothered with. Very unfriendly, not pleasant, not helpful, seemed like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I had a coupon that expires on March 31 (date of service was February 7). He wouldn't take it 'cause he said the system wouldn't take it. If I'm a manager running the joint, as a courtesy, I still would've given the $10 discount. Also, asked if a couple more things could be checked out, he said 'no tech available' so that was the end of that. Very stark difference from my Jiffy Lube experience last year where the guys couldn't have been nicer. Friendliest business I had been to in a while. These guys could learn a thing or two from them.

Went in for an oil change and Dane helped me out. He was professional, knew what he was talking…read moreabout and I felt like I was getting 5 star service for a great price as well. Absolutely coming back again.

Stopped by Smog King in Vacaville and had such a great experience. I called ahead and headed over…read morewhile he was finishing up another car. He even opened the door for me coming in, which immediately felt welcoming. They take walk-ins, the process was super quick, and my car was done in less than 20 minutes I think. The lobby was also surprisingly cute and comfortable with plenty of seating. I especially loved that they had books for kids while waiting, including Where's Waldo, which was such a thoughtful touch. Friendly service, easy process, and overall just a genuinely pleasant experience. Definitely recommend if you need a smog check in Vacaville!

Fast and friendly! I came here for a smog on my Honda…read more The owner met me at the door and welcomed me in. He explained the process and ask me to pull my car up to the stall. I sat in the waiting room while he ran the smog. I could also see my car through the window which was cool. Payment was super easy through a text message. I was out of there within 45 minutes. Thanks Smog King!