My wife and I raised 5 kids(drivers) here in Nevada County. Our family had 3-5 cars on the road at the same time for many years. We went to Tom's after being referred by a friend in 2010. Never have taken any of our cars elsewhere since. Tom and his crew are always honest, fair, and knowledgeable as well as teaching us more about our vehicles and how better to keep them on the road. We are continually thankful to Tom and his team. Roland read more

These guys are superb at what they do, and just wonderful human beings to boot! If I could give them more stars I would. I had never before fully trusted anyplace to work on my car, and now Tom's is the only place my husband and I will go. In the years they have worked on our cars -- over a decade -- (and my job requires lots of driving, so I'm in there several times/year) they have demonstrated over and over again that they take pride in their great work, care about their customers, and take the time to make sure you are happy and understand what work is being done and why. They have gone out of their way to go above and beyond on dozens of occasions. Super duper hella highly recommend!! read more

I had just bought a used hybrid in Sacramento and was heading home to Reno when the dreaded red triangle of death showed up on the dash. I did a quick repair-shop search and called them. They couldn't have been nicer: saw me immediately (in the late afternoon) and set up an appointment for the next morning. The car was repaired in the time frame they gave me and was charged $200 less than their initial estimate. I sat in their waiting room while the car was repaired and talked to a number of their clients--the experience felt like I was part of an extended family. Super nice mechanics/owner. I was so lucky to have found them! Thanks Guys! read more

Had a great experience with these guys on short notice. Evaluating a new car snd then doing some work on it once bought. Appreciate their honesty. read more

I am skeptical about mechanics. As a middle aged woman who now drives a Prius, I am not the customer most assume know anything about cars. I moved to the area and took my car into Tom's to have the front brakes replaced as part of standard maintenance. The staff were courteous and respectful. They did a great job on the brakes and the price was really competitive. On the way home the undercarriage plastic part popped off the car (most likely a combination of wear and being up on the lift). The car was not drive-able. I called the shop. They sent out a mechanic who provided a temporary fix for free and then went back to the shop and ordered a new part! This saved me a tow and a fight I thought I would be in for. Really grateful to find these guys. read more

Tom's Car Care - Picking up - Auto Repair Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Love them so much! I trust them and felt very well taken care of! Would highly recommend! read more

Tom is the man! His team is great as well! Been going to this business for many years, and couldn't b happier! Unfortunately, when I switch to an import car and had to find a new mechanic. which hasn't been successful or easy! I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for a good mechanic! read more

I am so impressed by this place! As being a business owner myself,it's important to have my Mobil grooming van running good. Tom was so nice and got my van up and running better than it has ever ran before. These guys are definitely the place to go if you want great reliable service. Thank you so much for keeping me on the road so I can keep grooming!!! read more

I had a great experience at Tom's. They were excellent to work with, and were thorough and conscientious working with a tricky, older vehicle. Two thumbs up! read more

We have been using Tom's Car Care for years. They are not only friendly but know what they are doing and they do it in a timely manner. Comparing what we pay at a dealership, they are very reasonable. They stand behind their work, tell you what they did and give you the "bad" part if you want. Even if they are super busy, they are always polite and smiling, take time to chat a minute or two. They make every effort to get you in to help you with your problem. My car was there just yesterday and the "rattle" turned out to be my front license plate. Yes, I felt more blond than usual. No charge, really? This is a local business and I am happy to support them and encourage you to also. read more

Toms is the best. I've taken my vehicle there twice and on both occasions they were fast, honest, did great work and were generally a pleasure to deal with. Even when they stood to make more money by recommending unnecessary repairs, told me what was and wasn't required, saving me tons of money. I'll def take my cars back and would recommend them to anyone. read more

I made an appointment a week out and dropped my Subaru Forester off at 8 am. The mechanics seemed very knowledgable about the issues I discussed I was facing with my car and were very friendly. My husband and I worked with Kevin specifically, although we did see the owner Tom and his wife and child, very sweet that it's a local family-owned business. :) They called us back with a diagnosis, I needed new front brakes and a back rear drum, they replaced it the same day and the car was available for pickup that evening! I'm so impressed at the speedy services and the prices seem fair. Will definitely be going back in the future, thank you Toms! read more

I am so glad I found these guys again. I was a shade tree (did my own mechanical work) for years and got tired of being sore and having busted knuckles. It's not easy finding a good mechanic I really like. They do good work, they're friendly and I've never heard them BS a customer. I've always heard them give customers all the best options they can, taking into account the customer's budget and car's overall condition. They're all friendly and work super hard. The shop is always busy (wish they had a bigger place). I've been coming here regularly for about two years now, have spent a couple thousand or more, and I'm still completely happy with them. read more

We are so impressed by the quality work done at Toms. They are very communicative, honest, and reasonable in cost. We got a quote at Les Swabb for our brakes, it was $500 more then what we paid at Toms. Such great service and people at this great business! Thank you everyone at Toms, we are super impressed and will be back with any other vehicle needs. read more

I can't recommend Toms Car Care enough! All the staff are helpful and professional. They are very competent and reasonably priced. And the business is run with very high integrity. They are also super accommodating - recently I was driving and my car started to overheat - I pulled in to Tom's and one of the staff immediately helped me out, diagnosing the problem and fixing it for me on the spot! read more

Went in for a smog and they were very pleasant and easy to talk to and work with. Heck it's just a smog but the the positive feeling when entering a business is important. I made an appointment and they got me right in and out. I did not have to wait at all. read more

I'm lucky to have a great mechanic right down the street. I've even brought something back once that didn't get properly done and instead of tell me to take a hike or blame it on me they said sorry and fixed it. It's nice to see some accountability and responsibility. That was nice for a change. It wasn't even a big deal. It was my headlights weren't working on my tundra, but they fixed it and I've even been back there since. They're cool, it wasn't weird at all. If you want a trust worthy mechanic go to toms. read more

I had Tom and crew install a trailer wiring harness on our first 2017 Toyota sienna. I had installed the hitch myself, and it was a real chore. That sienna was rear ended and eventually totaled. I was able to salvage the trailer wiring from that car, and have Tom install it on our next used sienna. This time they also installed the hitch itself. Both times I have been really happy with the work, and the price Has never exceeded the estimate. I think these guys are real straight shooters, and I would recommend them. Thanks Tom! read more

WOW! My day started out as a non-starter, literally, my car with a brand new battery just would not start. It was an "I need a tow truck and possibly a therapist" kind of morning after I was stranded at my kid's school with a huge $$ bill looming over my head. I called my car's primary care physician, and they couldn't take a look at it until minimum three days, possibly 8 days. Whaaaa?!?! So I called around, and all the places I knew offhand said I could leave it with them and they could hopefully take a look at it before the end of the week. Then, off the recommendation of a friend, we called Tom's. He sounded optimistic over the phone, like it may be something simple. He told us to drop it off and he'd get to it within the next two days. Okay... well, that was the best offer we got so we drove out there and left the car. We got a call only a few hours later that he'd already taken a look, and as he'd suspected it was nothing more than some loose contacts that he'd tightened up with no problems. I was able to pick up my car five minutes after that call. I cannot believe how respectful and efficient he was, and that with no prior relationship he cared enough to make it happen same day because he could. I will 100% be bringing my car back for future work, and I will be paying this recommendation forward whenever I can. Thanks Tom! Three kids in the country without a car would have been a nightmare - you really saved the day!! read more

Tom was referred to me and my Mom by his brother Sam who also owns a reputable business here in Grass called Garage Door Express. The name of Tom's company speaks for itself. He handled us extreme care and was also very knowledgeable when it came to diagnosing our problem. He was very courteous. I highly recommend this business! read more

I've been taking my vehicles to Tom's for years,I won't go anywhere else when it's something I can't take care of myself.tom and his crew are awesome and have my full confidence.Derrick worked magic on some welding work I needed done on one of my old yotas,couldn't recommend them more read more

Toms car care has been going down hill for several years. Now i get shotty work. 3 times i had to bring car back because check engine light keeps coming on. The problem ended up being a simple 02 sensor fixed by another shop. This is one of several vehicle miss diagnosed or not fixed profetionally. Inconsistent answers from management and mechanics. Multiple excuses why something is not covered under warranty. The place is a run down grease pit and management acts unprofessional. All smiles until you have a question about the service. Then they turn into a used car salesman backed into a corner. I do not recomend them for anything other then to change a battery or puting air in my tires. Even then id double check all four tires read more

I am having an issue with my GMC truck and took it to Toms because of the rating he has on Yelp. He kept it overnight and the next day told me he knew what the issue was, he just didn't know why it was doing it. He researched it for a couple hours and decided that it would be better to take to a dealership. (It has to do with the oil pressure dropping, probably because an oil change place put the wrong oil in it) He was completely honest and said he did not want to try to fix it because he would have to charge me and the problem might not be fixed. He did not charge me a cent for looking at it and he even changed out the oil. I was blown away by his customer service and honesty. BTW, I did take it to the local dealership in Colfax. They charged me $325 and after driving it for a week the issue is still there. read more

I don't normally write reviews but these guys rock. If anything give these guys a call. It looks like they always have vehicles on the lifts but when the clutch gave out on my '93 Ranger, I called up Tom's and had it back within a few days. There was also a part that needed to get repaired off sight as well. To me, that says they have good connections with other companies to do a good job and in a timely manner. Same experience earlier on this year when my timing belt snapped. I was new to the area. I called a few places and went with Tom's. read more

Best mechanic shop in the area. Every time I interact with anyone in the shop, they are super helpful and friendly. The always give it to you straight and don't ever try to con you in to extra work that is unnecessary. I completely trust the staff at Tom's. Not to mention their prices and labor are more than fair. We originally found this shop while price shopping for my BFs truck's timing belt. Their price was far lower than all the local competitors. They even have some good coupons online. Now we take both of our vehicles there whenever we have a problem or need maintenance. I would highly recommend this shop! read more

I am in town visiting a family member. Her car started making noise loud enough to wake the folks in Reno. Looked for the closest shop and found Tom's. Reviews seemed good, so I headed over to have them look the car over. They were pleasant guys, looked at it straightaway, found the catalytic converter shot, and gave me the news. They went to order the parts, the dealership wanted to delay delivery a day, but Derrick got them to deliver the same day. By 3pm, I was out the door, all fixed up! They showed me the broken parts, got me out the door efficiently and were very nice, not only to me, but the myriad of customers who came through the door, from an elderly woman, to a young guy, to an old pal. The phone was ringing off the hook most of the morning, but the guys were pleasant on the phone AND got vehicles out the door quickly without having to have people bring them back in for corrections. The bill came in within $5 of what they estimated, which, although the bill was a big hit to the wallet, it was nice not to have any further surprises! I drove off, aiming for my relative's home and was told at a stoplight by a fellow motorist that I had a brake light out. I was not far, so I turned back to Tom's, since I really had no idea where to find a parts store. Derrick changed the bulb in minutes without additional charge and had me on my way again quickly. All in all, a great experience! I stopped in at 2 other places in town and was given significantly higher quotes, and longer times for repair. If I, or my relatives need more service on a vehicle, I will definitely head back to Tom's! Honest, fast (without being hasty) and pleasant, things you don't often see at care care centers! read more

Second review after bringing my truck to Toms. Brakes were squeaking with metal on metal sound. They checked it out and quoted me a reasonable price for new pads (Heavy Duty for full size Chevy) and rotors turned. Left the shop and noticed there was still the metal on metal sound. Brought it back to the shop. Tom said they'd take care of it and drove me home because my wife couldn't come pick me up. It turned out to be a few days of investigation until they could figure out the problem (Defect on factory caliper bracket) and fixed it as part of original quote! Tom brought the truck back to my house and even put gas in the truck! Well done. read more

I wouldn't take my car anywhere else, or my family's cars either, for that matter. I totally trust them and they have taken care of our vehicles for years. Their prices are very good as well. They make you feel like family. read more

Just brought my lifted 4Runner to get an alignment done here! Unfortunately for me I had gone to 3 other places first that wouldn't do it and were very rude about it! However I am SO glad I ended up at Toms! They did what I asked no questions asked, no problem! They are super friendly and accommodating and good prices too! From now on I know where to go FIRST! Totally reccomended by me! read more

We are so impressed with the customer service, quality of work, and professionalism of this shop that we are bringing our cars 40 miles from Fair Oaks for service. 4 wheeling in a 2 wheel drive didn't work out for us, but this shop welded our exhaust manifold back on...and they were already closed but still there! Thank you Tom's Car Care!!!! read more

Thank you for Tom for squeezing me into a packed schedule and Derek for working on my old Chevy work truck so that I could get her serviced in time for an important event. Great service and value. Highly recommended. read more

I was thinking about how to describe Toms Car Care Center and the image came to mind of the old-fashioned family-owned auto repair shop. Old-fashioned because they are honest, customer-oriented, and always seem to do what is best for the customer. They repaired our A/C on our Yukon at a much more reasonable rate than other shops and the work was done right. When we lost some coolant a year later, they did a through diagnostic and did a recharge without any further problem. When my son's Subaru had some major issues, another garage told us that we needed a new motor. When Tom's checked it they found a lesser issue that caused everything. They fixed it and all was fine. I recently needed a short hose replaced on the air injection for the Yukon to pass smog. I pulled in, they saw what was needed, and replaced the needed hose within ten minutes. They did not charge me but should have. It's rare to find shops like Toms anymore. I would not hesitate to bring your car there. read more

This shop is excellent in all aspects. I have been taking my cars there for five years and they have consistently provided top quality service. I have never had to bring a car back for re-repair. They seem to have the expertise to diagnose and fix it right the first time. And their turn-around time has been very reasonable. But the most important reason I keep going back is that they are honest. I am fairly knowledgeable about cars and can tell if I'm getting the run-around. Tom and his guys always give me an honest report and fix only what's needed. That's very rare in this business. I give this shop my highest recommendation. read more