SOAC has a secret asset above every other car maintenance business in the area. His name is Andrew, and he is the best professional diagnostic mechanic anywhere. Seriously. My husband has followed Andrew through the years and all over Medford as he built his skills and reputation. I'm actually hesitant to tell too many people about him because I don't want him to not have time in his schedule when I need him. But I can't help bragging about him and the service at SOAC either. Speaking of service, (at the helm) Ken is also the best ever! Always helpful, efficient, knowledgeable and caring, I have never been let down by anyone at this business. I don't know why it's taken me this long to write a review, but I'm doing it now out of sincere appreciation for years of outstanding service and kindness. read more

Canadian driving through Medford and in need of air conditioning repair. The front desk staff was VERY helpful and professional. They were able to get my car in the next day diagnosed, and repaired while I waited. Tech did the repairs quickly,then took the car for a test drive and was quite concerned about a rear wheel bearing noise. He recommended a quick ck and decided bearing was finished. The owner Ken gave me a loaner for the night and the Tech had my car ready to go by 8:30am. :} In my opinion this is exceptional service and should be recognized as such. Thanks for the help. read more

My husband drove our 2012 Jeep to the shop & talked to the owner Ken right away about the issues we were having. Amanda at the desk, made an appointment the next day; the shop mechanic did a full workup & Amanda sent us a complete report of the work they would need to do but also a list of test they ran that they found was ok with the Jeep! When we picked up the Jeep at the shop, Ken explained everything to us personally, which was helpful. We appreciate their honesty & great work. We have just moved here from out of state & received the name of this shop & how wonderful Ken & his staff is from a friend. We know how important word of mouth is for a business. We are passing the name of this great shop to anyone & everyone because honest repair for vehicles is hard to find! read more

I just may have found a new shop! A family member was coming from out of town and needed some MAJOR WORK done. I referred them to my usual shop and they received a quote from both places. Both shops use high quality EOM parts. Both shops have warranties that work nationwide (my usual shop has a 3yr / 36 month warranty v.s. this place 2yr / 24 month). Both shops have certified master mechanics on staff. Customer Service is great at both places. BUT, the other place quoted ~25% more for the same job, same EOM parts. In all fairness, the other shop has a warranty that covers ~33% more. Times are tough, tough call. I can't say enough about the Customer Service received at this place by KEN. Ken is very approachable, super knowledgeable about parts and the repair process. He took the time to clearly communicate the details and answered ALL OF THE QUESTIONS in a manner that made perfect sense to someone who knows almost nothing about cars. This is a skill all on it's own. Thank you Ken :D This place is a little out of the way (off of EXIT 30, ~2.0 miles down Crater Lake Highway) but when you compare quality of parts, warranty, skill of mechanics and then look at price... BONUS: 10% off of Labor (up to $50) for AAA members *YAY* read more

When our car broke down the 5, we were towed to SOUTHERN OR AUTO CARE. It was after hours so we left key and firm in the drop box. By 1030 the next am we were contacted and told we'd need to take to dealer for warranty work. There was no charge for their time and diagnosis. Friendly and helpful all the way around. read more

Had a prebuy auto inspection done for $75. They looked over everything. Told me what needed to be done ASAP and repairs that could waite. They have always been fair and up front with the cost and repairs. read more

Every employee was very helpful and patient while I determined which services were necessary while working with a budget for an older car. They did quick work and provided a loaner car as well when I needed, once they had one available. I absolutely trust their assessment and services. read more

Called because my car wasn't starting and they told me they would fit me in during the week. They provided a loaner for me to use in the meantime. Called within 24 hours with the results, work done and ready for pick up. read more

Great fast service and clear communication. Highly recommend they do excellent work!

These guys are top-notch and run an efficient operation. I had battery trouble. They squeezed me in and had me back on the road in about 30 minutes. read more

I am never one to leave reviews, but the service that I received at southern Oregon was the best automotive service I have ever gotten. My check engine light popped on Saturday evening and I called first thing Monday morning and they were able to get me in and have my car completely fixed by 3 o'clock that day. I will continue going to them as long as I live in this area. read more

YUP, YES, ALL OF IT!!!! Well, I just finished the service portion of my visit, I'm even more impressed that I was after my phone call. The place is clean, nicely maintained and has all the creature comforts to occupy you while you wait. Not only that but the waiting room has a window directly into the technicians bay so you can see them working on your car. Everyone is dressed and carried themselves very professionally and the only thing they suggested I do for my vehicle after completing the manufacturer's recommended scheduled maintenance is to get new tires which I already expected to need. No weird findings, no esoteric problems, no additional fees, and costs. Just straightforward, honest, high-quality service without the BS. Guess who just earned a customer for life? read more

I just purchased a new set of tires for our car at Discount Tires. They recommended Southern Oregon Auto Care to do our alignment. They were very professional and thorough. Were were advised that the car did not require an alignment and there would no charge for their service. I really appreciated the way I was treated. read more

Terrible service and communication.. left my car for 10 days while away on business. Took a rental car to Ellie them time to do the work. Very time I called, since they couldn't take the time to call me...I was told, no problem.. we will have it ready for you... I go to pick up the car after 10 days and I'm told.., we didn't have the tools to do the job. Something that surely could've been communicated before I come to pick up the car. It also seems like professional mechanics should know whether or not they are qualified, trained and prepared to do the work. Had they informed me of this in a timely manner I could have made other arrangements. read more

Great people. and it was the best alignment ever. We have had many alignments and they usually send you on your way . They explained the camber and the entire alignment and what they did ! We highly recommend them ! You won't be disappointed . An honest business ! read more

Just Wanted To Say Thanks To Ken My daughters broke down in Oregon, they were in a drive from WA to CA, we took car to his shop, he was very honest that 4th of July weekend, fires in the area would delay a fix till 3 to 4 days later. He looked at car but we decided yes if it cant be done lets get towed again another 200 miles. We drove up with the part that was needed. Fixed her car ourselves. He took the time to look at car and gave honest estimate which we appreciate, he didnt charge us a thing. We got her home 2 days later instead of 4 days later! This great business, very busy, and his honesty helped us get our daughters home safely thanks! From Los Banos CA read more

These guys are GREAT~!! Honest, thorough, and timely. Had to flatbed my truck into them with very short notice...right on the heels of all the valley fires in the fall of 2020. My new battery died while up the road. After all the mechanics over the years I talked to about this intermittent issue, this shop was the FIRST to discover the problem. I had them go through the whole truck...1990 Ford F350 with only 67K miles. I'm the original owner. They did and found the starter solenoid as another culprit. I was so thankful as I had a major move the next week towing a horse trailer north. I would have never made it without the expertise and customer service of this shop's staff. Thank YOU ALL!! read more

Same-day reservation worked perfectly, high quality service, and the comprehensive vehicle inspection was greatly appreciated.

Professional, polite, and knowledgeable they gave a fast diagnostic and repair to our Lexus RX 350 at a reasonable price. We are new to Southern Oregon and glad we found an honest repair shop for any future auto repair/maintenance needs! read more

Although they were friendly and polite, my problem wasn't fixed. I brought in my vehicle for an under-warranty fix on the carburetor and was informed that someone stripped the fuel filter housing threads and added on extra gaskets to the carburetor itself. They also said that they would've never done something like this and it's against their policy to do so. I found this to be wrong information as I have never let anyone touch my vehicle, and I never worked on it since their last fix. They were nice in quoting me the price of a new carburetor at $467 and no labor costs. I don't have the money to continue fixing something that they messed up and I wasn't able to get it fixed. I'm very disappointed with this repair shop and I will not be using them again. read more

Very clean and very professional and happy with the work they did will definitely be a repeat customer

A great team (Ken, Josh, Andy). Hard these days to find mechanics you can trust. They fixed my problem at a fair price and in time. Highly recommended. read more

Fast and affordable. They provide excellent customer service. I would totally recommend them and I have. read more

Southern Oregon Auto Care - We LOVE Southern Oregon Auto Care! My son loves watching the work and I love the service. - Auto Repair Near Me - Medford, Oregon

Great people. I was visiting my niece in Medford. All of sudden, I heard a noise coming from the dtiver side. I called Southern Oregon and spoke to Ron. He was very nice and told i can take my car to their shop and he will take a look at it. When I arrived, Ken met me and looked at the car. Fortunately, it was just a piece of plastic hitting the tire. Ken spent 15-20 mins and removed the plastic. I offered him $, but he didn't accept. I was very impressed! Appreciative of their help and professionalism. read more

This is by far the best experience I have ever had at an auto shop. I have taken my truck here multiple times and every time they treat me like family. All of the estimates are spot on and they never try to sell anything that isn't needed. I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

My 2003 Chevy Cavalier was due for a brake inspection and I assumed a brake job. I took it to Southern Oregon Automotive. They inspected it and told me, "Your brakes are fine". I had 30% of my front brake pads left, but immediate brake work was not required. I was shocked to say the least. I expected them to try and sell me a whole new brake system. I ended up asking for my brake pads to be replaced as their price for doing the job was very affordable. They are my new go to auto shop from now on. read more

I want to start by saying that My wife, two small children and I were driving back from her grandmothers funeral in Los Angeles, and we decided to stay in Medford for our ride back to Washington. Well right before we hit the road the AC unit went out, that's when we met Ken at Southern Oregon Auto Care center. He happily checked our vehicle and realized the blower fan went out. Thankfully the major fans like the radiator were fine. Ken located the fuse and replaced the blown fuse and fix the problem on the spot. Ken wished us safe travels and refused to take any money for his time or for the fuse. he saved my daughters from being subjected to 90 degree heat for 7 hours. Highly recommend this business! read more

I was a student visiting Ashland from Harrisburg. On my way home, my battery light came on. Turns out my alternator was going out. My mom called ahead to let them know I was coming and they were able to rush my car into service despite being packed. Unfortunately, they were unable to get it done before the shop closed--not their fault. I booked a hotel and Andy was more than happy to drive me there and pick me up in the morning. My car was done not long after I arrived in the morning. Everyone was friendly and I was given updates throughout the entire process. Their customer service is excellent and though I don't live in the area, I highly recommend them. read more

I would highly recommend Southern Auto Repair. Ron and Ken were great to deal with and seemed very knowledgeable about taking care of cars. I spent a couple hours visiting with Ron and he really has a passion for his business and his customers read more

My husband and I spend the summers in Jacksonville OR. This summer we rented a residence that had a horrible squirrel problem. Thus they started to have their way with our cars wiring. After calling the dealer for our model car and being told they could not see us until September. Even after explaining we are from Arizona and we are trying to get home. They suggested we take it to Ashland. We could barely make it down the driveway let alone to Ashland. At this point I started calling AAA sites. After several "too busy". I finally talked to Ken at Southern Oregon Automotive. He was more then helpful and heard our concern. We took the car in that day. Ken stated they were busy, but hoped to get to it later that day or in the morning. As promised our car was repaired and we picked it up the very next afternoon. I would recommend this car service to anyone. Thanks to Ken and the technician that was able to find "all" the wires that had been damaged. Rob and Shirley. New River, AZ. read more

Thank you for your service to the veterans! You are awesome to give them oil change, wiper blades and air filter! Thank you for helping the vets! My friend Stamp Campbell asked me to say thank you for him. read more

Quick, efficient and courteous. My first time in, Ken was very helpful, and this definitely won't be my last time in. Thanks

By far the best place in southern Oregon to get my ford 6.0L diesel repaired. These guys got it all right the first time. Best my truck has run and started up cold in the morning in years. read more