needed mbz oil change and filter plus smog check. as always the expectation of excellence was exceeded. appt at 10 am - car done 40 minutes later at the quoted price-as always they keep their word with no added issues. trust is earned through outstanding work product and integrity of their word. thank you once again read more

Great smog service. Friendly and prompt, I was able to get an appointment within days. They also take walk ins. I highly recommend.

Quick and easy, did my smoke check here. Wish they would report to Carfax for oilchages.

Prunedale Auto Service with Everything in Everyway superior: -From customer service -To nuanced repairs and maintenance -For our classic 05 Jeep Wrangler -Been The Best!!! read more

Prunedale Auto Service is great! convenient and totally worth taking your car too. I've been going there for years. All of my family brings there cars here. This is my trusted mechanic, the only people I will call to fix my ride! And the prices... so low compared to other places I have spent hundreds. Not thousands. Good people who will take care of you! read more

Was able to get my older 1999 car snogged here for a reasonable price. Many other auto shops are smog shops cannot do it due to the age of the vehicle but Prunedale Auto can do it. They did a great work. Front desk were very nice and helpful and they did a great job at a fair price. read more

The owner, Edgar, and the shop are amazing. Solid work, super friendly and just honest overall. I did my smog check with him unexpectedly two years ago and I just went because it was near my house but I was very pleasantly surprised at his knowledge and customer service. Even though it was a simple service, he impressed me with the level of knowledge he showed about my specific car. He impressed me enough where I will take my car to him if/when I have issues. Really great guy to work with and get things done quickly. I'm due for my smog check and will be seeing him first thing Monday. All the reviews are not wrong. Really great mechanic and shop to go to. Don't hesitate or worry about dropping by with your car. read more

I have brought my cars to Edgar's shop for many routine things and have always gotten quick and courteous service. Recently I took in my old VW with a complicated and mysterious problem. Edgar very carefully and systematically did troubleshooting of the problem, identified the root cause, and took care of it economically. His ethical and responsible attitude really put me at ease, and he and his team did a great job. I very highly recommend Prunedale Auto Service -- a truly caring business. read more

There probably can't be better customer service in any business than I got today from Edgar at Prunedale today. I blew a wheel bearing in my car as I got to town at 3 Pm on a Friday while driving to Ventura. The chances of getting a repair done this late in the day should have been zero. But not only did Edgar and Rahon (sp?) move heaven and earth, they drove me to Autozone in Salinas to get the brake pads at 7:30 at night. That's customer service so outstanding, I am beside myself with appreciation. 11 stara! read more

Prunedale Auto Service - Edgar on one side, Rahon on the other at 8 Pm putting the car back together in the dark because the shop is full. - Auto Repair Near Me - Salinas, California

a great experience! i came in with no appointment for a smog check. there were other customers there but somehow they took care of me fairly quickly. the price was half what i was expecting to pay too. the guy who rang me up named edgar had excellent customer service. they know how to treat their customers and i will be back in the future. read more

This is a great garage. They are honest and friendly and have great customer service as well. I will definitely return when my cars need servicing. Glad they are so close to home. read more

This has been our go to place for over 10 years. They have never let us down, they are always honest and upfront about the pricing. This place is awesome! read more

Another great service! I moved here recently and missed my mechanic more than some of my friends back home. I feel like I have found my new go to mechanic. Their team meet and exceed my expectations every time. Thank you! read more

Thank you! Traveling can suck when your car breaks down. But when you find an honest garage that makes it so much better. Hope the little kitty you found finds a home! read more

Great service really fast VIP service bring all my all my cars here from now on highly recommend read more

Prunedale Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Salinas, California

I lost my power steering and was needing additional work on my 20 yr old truck. Edgar was so helpful and honest. He gave me a few options and let me know ahead when my vehicle would be ready. I am happy to find this place nearby. read more

I HIGHLY recommend this place. They are very knowledgeable and honest. What stood out to me was their kindness as well. Edgar and his wife were very helpful and I'm very grateful they really took care of me. Definitely a trust worthy place! :) read more

I called and spoke to Marlen at the front desk, she was very professional and pleasant over the phone. Took my car in for a smog check and it failed, which honestly it was expected, I knew it needed some major work done. Edgar let me know what needed to be done and gave me some options. I know nothing about cars, but he made sure I understood what the issue was. He ordered the part and let me know when my car would be ready. When the part arrived he let me know while working on it they found a "cross brace" ‍ that would eventually need replacement. He let me know the price and said they could order it and not charge me additional labor since they were already working on my transmission! I saved some money and time. My car was ready before expected and running great! I'm so glad I found a reliable mechanic! read more

I'm new to the area and needed a tune up on my car. Edgar was very honest and fair. Didn't try to sell me unnecessary parts or service. Very pleased with his services read more

Awesome service here !! Edgar is friendly, knowledgeable prompt and reasonably priced. We can't recommend Prunedale Auto enough!

This shop always gets the job done quickly and efficiently. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, everyone greets you. Today I needed an oil change and headlight repair which they can easily do all in one visit. My car has been serviced here before and I was happy with everything including the prices. Since I have a foreign vehicle, services are usually pricier. I would definitely recommend this shop and say that it's worth driving to if you don't live nearby! read more

Quick, reliable and honest mechanics. A drive-thru style service station right off 101. A full service check costs only $39. You just sit in your car (and play on your iPhone) as they do their work from below. Rarely have I ever waited for service, and the oil change itself only takes 15 minutes. I drive through Prunedale every other month. I stop in while passing through to get an oil change and fluid check. I never take my car anywhere else. They check all lights, fluids, tires and filters, wipers and belts. I haven't experienced any car trouble since taking my car here but they can do other more serious automotive maintenance if you call ahead. read more

Had a flat tire when I got to my car in the morning. Thought it might be a fluke, as I had a lot of weight in the trunk of the car from a project I was working on. Put air in prior to a few appointments, but tire went low two more times during the day. Ugh! Since I was needing to be in Monterey with friends at the end of the day, my friend scheduled to have me stop at Prunedale Tires on a Friday at the EOD. Nail in the sidewall. Double ugh! But, in less than 30 I was back on the road and on to fun weekend plans!!! Thanks so much Prunedale Tires! Much appreciated! read more

Dont Go Here. I don't know who they paid to give them good reviews? In for a smog check - It all passed, except for a test, they should have done first, which is a fuel evap pressure test.(I never heard of it before). It is a separate test aside from the OBD2 test. It failed but they charged us full price as if the vehicle passed. The guy was a unprofessional - he had no other customers waiting but wouldn't explain the problem and he refused to let us speak with his boss. The policy is they will retake the test for a 1/2 the price of 28.00(wow, great deal) We fixed the problem took it back 2 days later and they said no, but made a next morning appt. The next day he didn't show up for the appt. We had to go elsewhere and complete the test-It passed. I reported them this time. A family member from out of town he didn't know their reputation, but this is the second time they did this to me, the first time they didn't follow the correct procedure, I had bought a new battery and the car needed to be driven longer before the test could be done-they charged me full price anyway. and I took my car immediately to another place and it passed. Something is wrong with the smog station attendants training. They refuse to do a pre-check. read more

I have been going to Edgar since he took over ownership of this shop and he is the only mechanic that I trust with all of my toys. I even switched to him to service my Mercede S550 which was not an easy decision. The last service that he did on that vehicle, was an example of why I take it there. Early in 2021, he replaced the brakes and the actual disks and 6 months later, I was not happy that it made a horrible noise and I took it back to him and he replaced them again and I was shocked that my invoice was $0. He explained that the part was still under warranty and that it was only right to replace them at no cost to me. That is honesty which is hard to find. I live in Monterey and going to Prunedale is out of my way but I still go there because it is worth it. Trust me, give Edgar a try and drive from Santa Cruz if you have to but you will not regret it. read more

This is a great repair shop. Edgar and his wife are wonderful people. They have been taking care of my cars and trucks for several years now. They stuck with me when my old truck was having a hard time passing smog. I wanted to do the repairs. I brought it back 4-5 times to check the exhaust emissions. I finally got it. Edgar always explains what is going on and what is needed. They are fair and honest. I'd recommend them to anyone! read more

My car wouldn't pass smog anywhere and nobody could fix it but these guys! They do quick and honest work. I will be back. Thanks so much!

Prunedale Auto Repair was a huge disappointment. I had ordered the part needed two weeks in advance of my appointment. They didn't even order the part until I brought the car in the day of the appointment. The repair should have only taken till noon but since it took till 5:00, I decided to leave my car overnight. I had arranged to pick up my car at 11am the next day but Edgar did not show up to open the shop till 1:30. We had called him numerous times and went by the shop five times to no avail. When Edgar FINALLY showed up at 1:30, he said he slept in then hosed down his patio. When asked why he was late, he responded by saying "you have to get to know me". That will never happen because I will never return or recommend this place. I had recommended this place to my friends but called them back to share my horrible experience. I was extremely disappointed and frustrated! read more

I'm so happy that I've found this shop. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Edgar replaced the motor and radiator in my Denali and I've put 56k miles on it with no problems. He knows what he's doing and he's fast. I trust this shop and I hope they stay in Prunedale for a long time. read more

They are incredibly nice here, great service! I walked in without calling and asked for a smog test and they welcomed me in. Edgar was welcoming and assisted me right away. read more

Took my Subaru Outback in to have a mystery noise checked out in the middle of a road trip and was honestly surprised to find such amazing service right off 101. Edgar was incredibly helpful, clearly knew what he was talking about, and kind enough to walk me through what issues he saw & how urgently they needed to be addressed. He went out of his way to make sure I felt comfortable getting back on the road. Thank you, Edgar! read more

Prunedale Auto Repair is under new management as of November 2018. Edgar is the new owner, very conscientious and customer service oriented. While I only had an oil and filter change, his pricing was fair. I have a 6cyl Terrain that uses 6 qts of oil. I had checked the manufacturer's recommended oil and Edgar was right on top of it. He also had pulled the required oil filter the night before to make sure they had it in stock. I made an appointment, and he was right on time for taking my service. Often people make appointments, then either don't show up or don't cancel. So, I suggest making an appointment, if you want to wait while the service is done, and if something changes in your schedule, call and cancel, so he can schedule another customer. Paolo did the actual oil change, and was very prompt. I wish the Edgar as the new owner, great success. read more

I can't say enough about the friendly, helpful people that work here. My car is being smog tested as I write this. Edgar already came out to give me an update because I was concerned it would not pass. Who does that? These people care. The prices are very reasonable and the location is easy to get to from Work, Gilroy, Salinas and Monterey areas. I finally found a good, honest garage with good prices. I'll be back! read more

My daughter took her truck to get smog check! Awesome customer service from the mechanic to the person in the front desk!

I just had a smog check done by a very personable and straightforward owner, Edgar Ramos. Very quick efficient and honest work. I just moved into the area, and have been looking for an auto repair service. Bingo! Just found it. We will certainly be taking ourvehicles to him in the future. Best of luck, Edgar, in your new business. I will be a regular customer for sure. Erik J. read more

I took my car here for a brake check a while back. They looked at all four brakes, said I needed the front done, and gave me what I thought was a fair estimate. It was between $200-$280, can't remember exactly. These guys were kInd, courteous, and honest. We are lucky to have them in our area. read more

These guys did an "emergency" smog, very quickly. ( I needed it to sell my truck) they had just closed but they stayed open for me. , Extremely nice and helped me out in a pinch. I've gotten many smogs here and it's always fast. Great jobs guys! read more

Knowledgeable crew does excellent work. If they run into problems they still stay with book rate and don't try and take you for more money. They are very good about checking for additional problems with your vehicle even though you brought it in for something else. They are also very good about deciding which of those additional problems they should go ahead and fix and those they should call you about first. These abilities and practices give the customer a lot of confidence. They are often quite busy and it is not unusual for more complicated repairs/service to take longer than originally promised read more

Thank you Edgar for the excellence service work you provided to my GMC 2012. I highly recommend. (Ps. 2-years after and no problems with the transmission) read more

I bring all my cars here for regular maintenance & repairs. If you are looking for quality auto care I highly recommended this place .Everyone is really friendly and helpful. You will be dealing with honest and knowledgeable and well-trained mechanics. read more