Took my 2002 Toyota to Steve's for a leaky sunroof issue. They quickly diagnosed the issue, and had it repaired the same day at less than originally quoted! First rate service! read more

It was super easy to make an appointment with Steve's Small "Car" Repair. Steve was clear, honest, and straightforward with his diagnosis--no upselling or surprises. I really appreciated his transparency and professionalism. Highly recommend! read more

Two other automotive repair shops would not work on my mother's 1991 Bonneville because of the age of the car. Steve was able to diagnose and fix the car in record time at a fair price. Very reputable owner. read more

Honest, experienced, upfront, and fair pricing. The only shop I will take my 4runner to. Thanks again Steve for the great service!

Steve is SUPER honest. Took my car to Pep Boys for an oil change and was told I needed a whole new oil pan ($550), engine flush, etc because the plug wasnt screwed in properly at prior oil change. Nope! Thanks to Steve, it only needed a replacement plug! Saved me a lot of money! HIGHLY recommend! I'll be bringing my car to Steve for everything. read more

I drove into this shop accidently. I was lost. Saw the name was different but I decided to stay anyway. Steve was patient with all of my questions and my anxiety about car repair. He told me the problem, fixed it and told me ways to preserve my old car. I cannot express enough appreciation about how much he helped me though this and made this process easy for me. My car is fixed and I can rest easy tonight. read more

Steve is top notch service. I have taken my cars here for years my friends too. He is friendly on the phone personable and gets down to business when it comes to get your car done. turn around time is quick and explains the problem thoroughly. His prices are some of the best in Orangevale check and you will see.. He goes the extra mile and has every time ...If you haven't been here,thats probably great but when that problem happens forget the headache of dealing with rude mechanics who dont have the time get treated with respect get your car back fixed and quick... Thanks again Steve..for fixin my trailer light prob...... my boat will be on the lake tomaro ...... read more

Here's what I like about Steve's Small Car: he always tells me what HAS to be done NOW and what can wait. With a 10+ year old car, that's key. He's happy to just keep me running and doesn't make me feel pressured into doing it all TODAY. I've been coming here since the 1990s. The shop is clean, comfortable, and Steve is a class act. Highly recommended. read more

My father recently had his truck in to have a new distributor placed in and the first time he gave it back it was running worse then when we originally brought it in and come to find out it was the points that got locked down on a brand new distributor that he had paid him to put in and never got checked and then the timing somehow was off due to shabby work and not being double checked and then to bring it back to be fixed again he wanted to charge another 98$ to fix his mistakes and when it was brought to his attention that it was his mistake he got very angry at my father and called him a liar blaming him for messing with the timing but he is handicapped and doesn't work on his truck that's why it was taken to the shop, he ended up voiding the payment and banned my father from coming back ever again as he slammed the door shut as we left read more

I wanna preface this by saying I absolutely never write reviews for places unless they provide me with such amazing service that I have to tell someone about it. Prior to taking my 2000 Subaru Forester that was having intermittent problems (that were difficult to replicate) to Small Car, I had gone to three other shops, who either only drove it for a mile and called it quits or were very rude and arrogant up front for the first impression. As soon as I walked into Steve's shop, I was greeted with kindness and conversation, and I fully felt comfortable sharing my issues with my car. Now, the $120 diagnostic charge almost scared me off at first, but I am so glad it failed to, because Steve drove my car for three days and over 20 miles straight. Even though my car was being stubborn and did not fully replicate the problem for him, he did tell me what his best guesses were with it. The cost to do the services he recommended were reasonable and honest (and not outrageous by any means), but since I'm moving soon I decided to save some money and work on it with my father. Fixed her up with the recommended repairs and I actually got startled with how new it was running. Seriously, take your car here. :) read more

BE WARE SCAM . I took my car there this week because I had headlights out with 1973 Dodge dart . I was charged 110 to diagnose it 127 more dollars for a $15 part to put it in . He calls me the following day During this conversation he said I have no Tail lights or brake lights which I know I had when I dropped it off I had not told him that I was just somewhere else or that was checked. He says that I'll be another $110 to diagnoseI I-said I have no more money to pay him at this time he tells me he will call me back within 10 minutes he calls me back and said it's fixed come get it. So I get there he tells me he cannot guarantee the work for the break / tail lights. the next day i use my car turn my headlights on and now I have no power at all . Nothing works. After Turning on the lights everything dimmed in my vehicle and there is no power at all to any part of my car. I call him up Steve himself to let them know of the problem and he says he needs to charge me another $110 To diagnose it again and then it sounds like a whole different problem an alternator so I had already replaced that along with the cables to the ground still no power he was not helpful just wanted more money. After reviewing my receipt I see that the part was $35 and the rest was in labor. All the screws to my dash were no screwed in. This car is old yes but this car ran extremely well before the headlights did not turn on it was just a switch so he said. I wouldn't trust him. Be ware. read more

had my transmission replaced for much more than estimated by steve charged $117 to replace two wheel studs one of which they broke. also came back the next day to have transmission vibration not even present in original transmission checked and was treated very rudely by steve himself who refused to even take a look and also used profane language. very unhappy with the whole experience especially after steve told me he would not guarantee the work done and denied me any warranty on the work done. they also damaged the brand new radiator i bought for the job, damage by Steve's shop confirmed by radiator warehouse and he refused to pay for a new one so i had to. read more

Steve has taken care of our vehicles for years and will continue in the future. When I have had an intermittent problem, he will take the vehicle and find out what is happening and fix it. I have had other repair shops say they can not duplicate the problem so bring it back when it does it again, but Steve will keep the vehicle until he finds the problem and fixes it! read more

This place is great! I ran into someone who said to go there, and I am really glad I did. Steve is an honest man. You don't see that too often in a mechanic. If you are on a budget like me, Steve will tell you what you need done now in order to keep your vehicle running. Thanks, Steve. read more