Excellent shop ! Great service and prices. Very knowledgeable and HONEST ! Star certified for smog as well. HIGHLY recommend !!

I took my car to Universal Auto and keep in mind my car had been to 2 previous auto shops. The service that Universal Auto did on my car was over the top and the Customer Service I received was top notch. They figured out the problem and fixed it. I respect the honesty and the integrity with the good news and bad news. read more

Had an great experience at Universal Auto, I came in needing some major repairs, had amazing customer services. My car is running beautifully again. First time coming here, I definitely recommend this place, quotes seemed very fair and the owner seemed very genuine. Receptionist was very welcoming and I really appreciated the warm welcome. Till next time. read more

Great mechanics and folks down at Universal Auto. They always diagnose my vehicle correctly and efficiently. I appreciate their fast professional service. Quality you can count on every visit. Thanks again Jose! read more

Took my car here because it had good reviews. Made an appointment 2 weeks in advance. When I showed up they had no record of the appointment, still took the car said it would be ready by the middle of the day. They called again and said it wouldn't be ready until later still, when I arrived my car was on the street, the rim had been severely scrapped, damaged. I asked what happened and was not given a good explanation, at which point I was told my car was in the shop and they were still looking at it. Walked back outside and my car was still on the street. It appeared they damaged my car instead of diagnosing it. On top of that told me to my face something that was not accurate. Would not recommend. read more

Universal wanted $165 to run diagnostics on my 2003 Honda Civic. That money would not be credited toward any repairs. They didn't look at car to see what error light was. I went to Budget Tune Lube and Smog on Soscol and they for free pointed out that service soon light was because oil need to be changed. After one hour my car was smoged and oil changed for $112 read more

Jose and his staff exceeded all of my expectations. Jose is an excellent craftsman as well as being friendly and easy to deal with.Jose and his facility was an answer to my prayers yesterday. This is a man you can trust. Thank you again José read more

After being told by two other smog shops they couldn't smog my car with ABS light on, came here on the recommendation of another mechanic and 15 minutes later it passed smog. They fit me in at 5pm on a Friday. Great shop and open on Saturdays! read more

I went to Universal Auto (because the Yelp ratings were so good) as there was a knocking noise coming from the engine when I started up the car. After inspecting my car, I was told I needed almost $7,000. to do THREE repairs. Being overwhelmed by the quote, I took my car to the dealership to verify the problems outlined by Universal Auto. I paid $178 to the dealership to do a complete inspection of my car (which was the same amount I had paid to UA to also do a complete inspection) to identify what repairs were needed and how much they would cost. The dealership also found THREE problems, but only one of them was identified by UA. The quote for that repair from UA was nearly $700., the dealership quote was $139. The two problems they identified were totally different and when I asked about the two repairs identified by UA, the dealership told me they were unnecessary. The repairs they identified totaled $2,700. They told me that those were not critical to the operation of the car and since my car is 13 yrs old and I will be selling it this coming year, advised me against doing them. This reinforces the necessity of getting a second quote. I would have spent $6,300 for work that was totally unnecessary and $700. for a simple repair that should cost less than $150. Boy, was I lucky not to have wasted a LOT of money. Beware of Universal Auto. They tried to pull a fast one on me, but I outsmarted them. read more

The owner is honest and reliable. Hardworking in the old fashioned sense. As a woman and to be able to trust a mechanic is big, and Universal Auto has earned my trust. Thank you. read more

The shop has recently moved next to Harbison appliances off of the silverado trail. So glad I was able to find them! I have been swindled and lied to by other auto shops and am always weary when my car needs work. I was relieved to find that The owner is trustworthy, and really wants to do a great job at a fair price. This place is definitely not the stereotypical shop that makes up things that need to be fixed and nickel and dime you. They will do the job right, and honestly. I am so thankful that there are people out there still doing great work. Carmen, the receptionist, is great, knowledgeable and very accommodating. Definitely recommend this place! Thank you Jose for giving me faith in honest mechanics again;) repairs were about $600, having a good auto shop is priceless. read more

Jose Castro is kind, courteous, professional, and an excellent mechanic. He and his staff, including Alicia Corro at the front desk, go out of their way to assist you in any way possible. They do not take advantage as far as pricing goes. The prices for service and parts are realistic and affordable. Service is provided as quickly as possible so there isn't a long wait for you to get your car back on the road. I highly recommend Universal Auto of Napa. read more

I was told to come here by another mechanic. BEST RECOMMENDATION I HAVE EVER GOTTEN!!! They are great. Jose the owner is a great guy, he'll explain to you what he's doing, he's been here in the valley for a long time. His staff, mechanics are nice, they greet you, and also show you what they are doing. If you have doubts about others mechanics come here and let them work on your car. read more

Im always hesitant to put my car in a shop I feel like most places overcharge and undo something before handing your car back so you have to come back and spend more money but my father recommend this place and upon arriving for the first time was greeted with smiles and fast service the manager Jose and his whole team are super sweet and informative they take their time and do not rush or overcharge they are honest and hard working and the first shop of mechanics I've ever been able to trust I highly recommend them for any of your car needs thanx again for the great service Universal read more

Been going here for years and let me tell you how nice it is to have someone you can trust work on your cars.Jose the owner will take care of your needs. read more

Have been going here for over a year now and i must say that I am HIGHLy impressed with the work done here. The owner is very honest and reliable and Carmen is very personable and communative when it comes to parts getting ordered. I own a BMW and everyone thinks that they are expensive to work on. True, but ever since i came to Universal Auto i have been getting great service with reliable service and good work ethic. FAST TOO. If there's ever anything i need in town, i go to these guys. My car has had no problems in the year of owning it and I'm very satisfied with what's happened. I've had my tires rotated, oil changed, simple parts shipped in, ALL SUCCESSFUL. I am still going here and will continue to the outstanding service. Yes, they have moved. read more

I came here on a Saturday morning and although they were busy they were able to service my car and have it ready the same day. They gave me an estimate and total cost for the service was fairly priced. Jose, the owner, was helpful and took the time to answer all my questions. I will definitely come back for any auto services in the future and would recommend them to anyone looking for an honest and quality auto shop in Napa. read more

I took my Mercedes Benz with them, thinking they would be able to fix it since they described what was wrong with my car. My car had continuously began to shut down while driving. The brakes and steering wheel were unresponsive. They told me the problem was the fuel pump and filter and so they changed the fuel pump and the filter. Now I don't think this was the problem with my car because of the following incident. I had to drive to Fremont and that's when all the malfunctions began again. My car broke down 3 times. First on the freeway, the second time as I entered a mountain route which I proceeded to lose control of my car which was terrifying! And the third time in an intersection. This place "supposedly" changed what was wrong with my car and tested my car's safety after the repair. My husband called Jose(the owner) and began to explain my situation. My husband was obviosuly very upset because we thought that my car was safe to drive and repaired. Jose was very unprofessional and rude to my husband as he said that he is not responsible for what had happened to my car and he would not accept my car in his shop even if we have a year warranty for any malfunctions and our receipt. I have the description of the parts they were "supposed" to fix but weren't. Very irresponsible and unprofessional service. Not worth the $500 I lost. read more

very expensive had suspension work done at another shop for 30% less then quoted. also forgot to tighten lug nuts on one of the rims and almost fell off within 2 miles. i guess it happens ?? always check after any service, leason learned. read more