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

We're new to town and so grateful to have found Monty's Automotive! When our Mazda CX-5 wouldn't start 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! read more

I am always pleased when Monty diagnoses and fixes my cars. I will always recommend this business. Top notch! read more

Receptionist was great. After that nothing good to report about this place. Mechanic. Garbage. Zero customer service and zero people skills. Understand why they need to advertise so much. I assume they have very few return customers. I've always used CME and wrenchworks and zero issues. Gave these guys a shot today as I was trying to get a smog done on my vehicle. Coupon and timing seemed to work out. Didn't account for the Asshole who does the work. Second time he barked at me in 3 minutes I took my keys and vehicle and walked out. I'd recommend staying away from this place. read more

Excellent mechanic. Very through and recommends follow up services. I will send all my friends to him

Monty's Automotive is one our family doctors. Our beloved Honda CR-V is so old that, were it a human, it would be old enough to drive itself. It's been paid off for 15 of those years. When you have a paid off car, any year that you spend on maintenance less than you would on a car payment is a win. This is not that year. ‍ Not pictured (because they're under the hood and behind the wheels): new front and rear brakes, engine knock sensor, engine and transmission mounts, and full air conditioning system. Onward toward 20 years and 200K miles. Thank you, Monty! read more

Monty's Automotive - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Vacaville, California

I like Monty's - friendly, honest, and reliable work / repairs. I am happy to recommend Monty's .

I took my car to Monty's for a smog check. It's been a while last time I was there about 10 yrs ago. Same desk clerk who was very nice and helpful. I was in and out in 20 minutes. They are super organized and making an appointment is probably your best bet because man there booked. Thank you Monty's for such reliable and fast service. I was off to DMV which is my next revisit read more

After taking my commuter to Hyundai of Vacaville twice and being told that the fix was going to be outrageously expensive (over 9k). My husband went to Monty's Automotive. Even though they were extremely busy and couldn't take the car they suggested a fix on the car (my husband is really handy) We have some wonderful local small businesses that are honest. We are so thankful for Monty's kindness and willingness to take a few minutes to help us out even though they weren't getting anything out of it. read more

Just had our Rogue's brakes and got a good price and great service, as is our usual experience. We've been using Monty's as our go-to repair shop for about 20 years, and they never fail to do excellent work for a competitive price. They are fair and honest. read more

Monty is great. He is honest, fair, and communicates everything that needs to be, or is being done to your vehicle. His recommendations are only what you need, not what he wants to do to make money. read more

Called to inquire about an oil change this morning. Waited on hold for 5 minutes, and when the woman finally came back, I asked how much a full synthetic oil change would be. Or at least I tried... before I was even able to get the words out, impatient receptionist rudely cut me off saying "Our next oil change isn't until the end of the month!". She pretty much yelled at me. Like, I was in the wrong for wanting to patronize a local small business. My bad. I was in such shock, feeling reprimanded for a simple question, that I laughed and said "OK thanks", and hung up. People without social skills should not have a job working with the public. Lady, you have one job, to be pleasant on the phone. You are their customer relations!!! How is the business supposed to succeed if you are the first point of contact and your sour disposition makes people sorry they ever called. Needless to say, I found another mechanic. Thanks for making my choice easy! read more

Same here but better safe then and now! Lemon drops Best built business in town since 1990?? Oil changes thankful and break service read more

Brand new to the state and looked around a few places. There was a place we went to prior, had our car for whole weekend and did nothing. Meanwhile Monty's gave an estimate and quoted Friday to be done. They were done Wednesday. They were on it. Provided exceptional service. Will recommend to all. Will definitely be providing more business with our old reliable car read more

Do not bring your older car to this shop. I described over the phone that my older Mercedes was running rich, and would require adjustment of the fuel delivery system - this is a simple matter of turning a set screw. I told them that my car had previously failed smog, was repaired but would require this adjustment to pass correctly. There is no way to set the adjustment without the smog equipment. When I arrived for my appointment, the receptionist asked me if I had told her that I had a Mercedes, and that they do not usually work on these vehicles. I asked if Monty would be able to make the adjustment to the set screw as described, and she said yes. Twenty minutes later, she produced a failed smog report. I asked if he had tried to adjust the set screw (this requires a 3mm Allen wrench and hands). She said he did not and would not. I asked if I could make an adjustment and re-test. She said no. So I paid over $90 to get the answer I already knew, and no help. NEVER, EVER visit this shop. read more

Monty is the man! I brought him my used 7.3L that I recently purchased. He gave it a once over and gave me a very detail review of his findings and reasonable repair recommendations. I will most certainly use Monty's Automotive for future maintenance and repair needs! read more

Took my Ford Expedition to get a tune up done. They ended up charging me $480.00 for an oil change. The excuse was just as bad as the service. "I couldn't get the spark plugs out without breaking them, then I would have to charge you to extract the spark plugs and you would have to leave the truck with me for two days." My response was "so you are charging me over 400 bucks for an oil change?" "Well that is the labor fee." I ended up paying $480.00 for the incapabilities of his job. I ended up taking it to German Car service in Fairfield, they had the full.....FULL tune up done before the day was up with no problems at all. Never taking even a lawn mower to these people. read more

I took my car there because the AC was not working. Also some other stuff. He called and said he couldn't find anything wrong. But everything worked. (laying of hands?) The best part is he didn't charge me for his time. This is not the 1st time he helped me. I was stuck there with a dead battery, he was very busy and managed to get me going again. No Charge. Maybe doesn't sound like much, but it ment a lot to me. Monty has integrity in his work ethics. Thank you!!!! read more

Monty was very thorough with explaining what was going on with my truck and I got a resolution within the same day. Definitely trust him and his shop. read more

I've taken my car here for several years but after today, I never will again. My last two experiences have been very bad. This last visit, they did work before they had my approval. I wound up with a bill for $1,000 that should have been a fraction of that. Then, when the car was picked up, they charged even more than they told me over the phone, and were extremely rude when I questioned it. Shady practices. Monty senior always ran a very reputable shop, but clearly Monty Jr. learned nothing about service and tact from his dad. Too bad. read more

Great shop. I've been bringing my vehicles to Monty's for smog checks for almost 10 years. Service has always been excellent.

My dad was quoted $600 to have his car fixed. When he arrived for his appointment this morning the receptionist said ok $900.00 please. Monty came out and starting talking down to my dad and mocking him talking to my dad like he is a idiot! My dad told Monty that he is not being rude to him so don't talk him like that. Then Monty ask if my dad still wants to get his car fixed? My dad said no that he will have a professional fix it. read more

Took a vehicle in for a major tune up and smog. They did a great job and it was done in the within hours. Their rates are competitive and made recommendations on how to get one of the sensors ready for the smog. The car passed smog when I came back. read more

Just had my BMW smogged at Monty's, I recommend this smog shop! I was told by the receptionist that it would take 30 minutes. They were done in 15 minutes! The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Monty is the only mechanic I trust to work on my cars. I have been taking my cars here for over 10 years. The prices are fair and the job is always done right. read more

I have been coming to this place for a 2 years when I had bought my new car just a year ago I started taking it to dealership but work done on it when getting my oil change was very disappointing so I came back to my regular place and will never go anywhere else they are professional read more

Had a check engine light come on after an accident repair at a body shop, took it to Monty's Automotive. They found it had a bad head gasket from overheating due to the accident. Repair was made in a timely manner and saved me from ruining my motor causing expensive repair. Overall Great experience. read more

I've used them many times for smog checks, and that goes very smoothly. And the price is very reasonable for the smog check. My father-in-law uses Monty's for all his repairs, and he is very pleased with both the work and the prices. In fact, once he took the car in with an intermittent problem. A mechanic spent time trying to find the problem but could not replicate the problem. So Monty's charged nothing for the time spent, and asked that the car be returned next time the problem occurred. That happened, and the problem was fixed. The lady at the front desk is very nice and helpful. (I have my car work done by a good mechanic near where I work - not in Vacaville.) read more

Not a great experience today. Took a vehicle to be smogged. They promptly called with the price which was a bit higher due to the vehicle being a diesel. I work for a business that get's a 10% discount at Monty's. He did not honor the discount saying he already gave me the cheapest price. My issue is that when he called & quoted the price, he didn't know I worked for the company that gets discount. Bottom line - he lied - we will no longer do business at Monty's Automotive. read more

called for an appointment yesterday and the gal quoted me $ 89 to ck engine light. I showed up before 8 (they don't open early) and was taken care of by someone that really does like their job. He told me is was $ 98 and by his actions it was to much work to look up my past information from just two weeks ago. When I mentioned the quoted price he voided the service order and said he didn't like the way this was going. Going, going, gone are the friendly day of Monty's. Having been a customer since the early days the business is now run by someone having a perpetually bad day. My car is now being service by another shop that wants the work. Oh, the estimated was higher but would be applied to any work required. NEVER AGAIN MONTY!! read more

After today's odeal with Monty's Automotive I will never take any of my cars there again. Or will my parents take there Acura there for service either. It all started with my 81 yr old father taken my 04 4 runner for a smog to Monty's.It didn't pass smog so Monty proceeded to tell my father and said he could fix it.It would be 90 dollars to fix it and would have to pay for smog again. So my father decided he would have him fix it but needed a ride home which is only less than a mile from his business. He is a attitude told my father no he couldn't give him a ride and he could take it or leave it for him to fix it. Once,my father called me I proceeded to call Toyota ,and ask for Kem there who has always taken care of us with our vehicles. I hope Monty's does not treat all there customers which such nasty attitudes, or you will not be in business much longer if you continue to service your customers with such negative attitude. I will not be going there every again as long as I live in Vacaville. read more

This place is the WORST. I purchased a catalytic converter because my vehicle.could not pass smog without a replacement. So job done with smog cert $650.00. Fast forward exactly 2 yrs my vehicle again can not pass smog.Tech says.....you need a catalytic converter...and as a result of your non working 2yr old cat....it has resulted in a warped leaking exhaust manifold. So my local Nissan dealer tells me the quote is $1300.00 ...Call Montys...voice mail.2 hours later call again voice mail....call again voice mall....4 days later get a call....guy says call the manufacturer..ill give you an 800 number...manufacturer says it is on Monty to diagnos and validate broken catalytic converter...Monty says..our warranty is expired talk to manufacturer....this is horse ×%£*....I am out of work ..no vehicle.$300.00 p/day...and now an additional $1300.00 to get it done right....this place SUXXXXXXX..like the other guy said..i would not let these thievws tune my lawn mower...word to the wise ..THIS IS NOT OVER MONTY......!!!!! read more

Crooks. I went there to have a smog check and the mechanic (Robert) told me that I'd have to replace the whole ignition because I had an aftermarket key. After I asked if he could do it without replacing the ignition, he told me to "stop going out on the weekends and take care of my truck." He then told me to leave. I'd never go back there and recommend you not either. read more

We recently took my son's truck to Monty's for 90,000 mi service. My husband called around to check prices for this service and found Monty to be most knowledgeable and fair price. My husband knows a lot about cars and knows the right questions to ask and he likes Monty's answers. We had the work done and Monty "forgot" to quote us for something that needed to be done, so he did it at no charge. Very trustworthy business. We will be a customer for life. read more

I have had my vehicles smogged here and have had no problems. The service has been quick and affordable. I recommend using the coupons out of the monthly advertising magazine that is sent out each month. $30 bucks for a smog is a good deal. I have not had major maintenance done at this shop, but I am considering getting my timing belt, water pump, and a tune up done soon. Overall a good place to take your vehicle and use the coupons to save $$$! read more

I called on a whim, and they were able to Smog my vehicle within the 30 minute time frame suggested. EVA was a great help. She recommended I get the VVR newspaper for Montes' coupon. She saved me over $20. Thanks EVA!!! Kudos!!!f read more

HORRIBLE customer service!! Took my vehicle in for a brake flush but wanted to talk to the mechanic about some problems I was having with the brakes before getting the work done. The front office lady would not let me speak to the mechanic but instead relayed my issue to him herself. After the brake flush THEN she decided to tell me that by the way it turns out that my vehicle also need new brakes and rotors. Would have been nice to know this information BEFORE the work was done as the flush is part of brake replacement service at most shops. SHAME on me for not being more assertive and SHAME on them for not being more customer friendly and coming out to speak with me BEFORE performing a service that will now end up being repeated. I felt like I was being a bother by asking questions. Looks like they should just stick to smog checks... read more

Monty's has repaired several of our cars over the years (Accord, Civic, Toyota truck) and have always done a great job for a reasonable price. The employees are competent and pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend them. read more

I really like conning here they are very friendly and really know what they are doing although their pricy they will really get the job done and gave your car running good as new read more