Service: 1 I waited 10 minutes before I left. The lady in the front was too busy talking to her friend on speaker. She did try to get off the phone with him multiple times but continue asking him questions about a doc she was trying to access. When I finally decided to leave she came after me. By that time I was already annoyed. read more

I had a problem with car overheating. They quickly diagnosed my problem as an empty radiator due to a failed cap/lid. They filled car up with coolant and got it a new cap. Very pleased w/ the price. read more

Rude, unfriendly. Not willing to recommend any other repair shop when they were backed up for a week and we were traveling through

It's frustrating when your car doesn't pass smog. I have a 2012 Mazda 6, and the code that kept appearing was that there was a Evap Leak and so we took it to a mechanic that couldn't figure out the problem. He insisted that it didn't have a leak and had us purchase a gas cap from the dealership, that didn't work. He kept insisting that we needed to do a drive cycle. I then reached out to see if I'd qualify for a Voucher from California to get another mechanic shop to fix the issue and I wouldn't have had to pay out of pocket. I qualified for $850 We then took it to Continental Auto Repair and they said "there is nothing wrong w your car" it just needs a drive cycle. In my head it made sense because both mechanics were saying the same thing. But what is a drive cycle? Lol. My boyfriend Carlos said I'm gonna go talk to Gustavo at Vegas Auto Shop and he gave us a really good quote. After having my car for a week, we got good news!!! He not only got it to pass smog but he replaced a hose where the leak was and replaced the air flow sensor. At this point, I didn't care what I had to pay I just wanted fixed. They are all Super friendly there, the receptionist is friendly and communicates well. She knows a-lot about vehicle's. I definitely recommend this place to family and friends. I'm very happy to have my car back. read more

Note: I used to live and work here when I wrote this review. It was recommended to me by locals. My husband had to get a smog check for the first time this year. He drove up at 10 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Twenty minutes later, he was pulling out of the parking lot. They scanned his registration, conducted the analysis, and told him that all of the information had been electronically sent to the DMV. Much easier than either of us thought. read more

Thank you so much Vega and your crue. For the first time in 3 months, i have been able to drive my car to LA. I heard a heating problem with my car and the money i spent trying to find the problem with it was riduculous, until i read the reviews on yelp. When i went in, the manager himself fortunately had the same problem with his honda so he was laughing. He promised they would fix it and sure enough they did. He even gave me a test drive to make sure it didn't have the problem no more. The employees were friendly and i was even offered a ride to my house so i didn't have to wait that long while my car was getting fixed. So please, when you are looking for that trusthworthy mechanic while you are stuck in cowcity coalinga), checkout Vega's automotive. I have to say am happy to be down here in LA and knowing that my car won't bug me no more. Thanks Vega. read more

Stranded in Coalinga! I wanted to drive my Toyota Tacoma down from SF to LA. I only made it a few hours down the 5 when my car started overheating and then eventually stopped dead on the side of the road. I called a tow truck and the driver told me we could go 20 minutes West or East to the closest auto repair shop. I chose Vega's Automotive Service based on the one review on Yelp (it was better than the 0 reviews the other place got). ANGELS. I called Vega's and they said they would stay open until I got there. When I did get there, they told me exactly what was wrong with my car and I don't think I could have found more reasonable labor/parts prices anywhere else. My dad agreed. They worked on it the next day, even though they had not planned on opening (it was a holiday) because they knew I was stranded in Coalinga where the closest train station is an hour away and there are no rental car agencies in town or even in the next town. They offered to drive me to that train station and/or to the rental car agency, both over an hour drive from Coalinga. Neither worked out as it was getting too late. They recommended a safe hotel for me to stay at and drove me to it. My car was done by the next afternoon. While I was looking around their shop, I noticed Christmas cards up from years past. One was a family thanking them for basically extending the same generosity to them that they were extending to me. You may never end up in Coalinga for auto repair. But, if you end up anywhere near it, stranded, and with an option to head their way, go to Vega's. Not just because it's good service but because they are good people. read more

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT I saw on the dash as I drove Northbound on the 5 freeway going back to the bay from L.A. I stopped and check/refill all things possible. Yet the problem persists. After stopping at another gas station and my car now made noises would not accelerate past second. I get referred by an attendant to the next exit off the freeway to go to COALINGA to a place called VEGA'S where they could fix it. So with hazards on a car full of awful people - COALINGA HERE I COME. Of course you drive by a prison on the way there. Finally we find the place and fortunately this was all due to FAULTY SPARK PLUGS. The mechanic was friendly enough to loan me his bike to ride to kragen's to grab the spark plugs I needed to bring back to him. I remember thinking how I would have never thought to be in this situation just an hour before quietly driving back home. I see that this place has also helped out another driver stranded in distress. So good for you VEGA! read more

Over priced and they charge to much time to change a part. Wanted to charge 2 hours to change a valve cover gasket. No thanks!!

Awesome service, Michelle was very helpful and so nice. In and out with a smog check in 10 minutes.

Always scary to do business with an unknown entity but Vega's is now my go to auto shop. Every mechanic smiles and says hello. The young man at the front desk was quick and courteous. Called and gave options based on needs and cost. Love Vega's. My truck runs smoothly again. read more

7/30/14 We were on a road trip for 9 days and on our way home to Riverside county. We got stranded at a rest stop and towed to Vega's automotive after closing. O.T. was still there and drove us to a recommended hotel. Gus was knowledgeable and experienced with Ford F250 diesel motors. Everyone was helpful, honest and service was great. They got us back on the road the next morning with no delay. I would highly recommend them for auto service and felt comfortable in a challenging situation. Location is in center of town, next to police station. Couldn't of been a more positive experience. Owner/shop has given me faith that there are still good, honest people everywhere. Thank you Vega's Automotive! read more

We got stranded in Coalinga with a broken Fan Belt. These guys do not touch any German Cars. They were very rude and unprofessional.

I called Vega's this past Thursday morning shortly after 8. I spoke to Miguel and explained my situation with my brakes. He could not have sounded more apathetic. After explaining the problem, I asked if they would be able to repair my car the same day and was told that he didn't know, that it would depend on whether they had the parts. I told Miguel I would most likely need rotors (shame on me for allowing the problem to get so bad) and was again told it would depend on whether they had the parts or if they would have to order them. I asked how long that might take and was given an "I don't know." It should be noted that there is an auto parts store in town and I do know that stores do pick up supplies from one another. Miguel NEVER asked me for the make, model or year of my car. I did not take my car over there. I drove it to Hanford and the work was completed the same day. Miguel's lack of interest was of concern, I did not choose to trust my car to a business that could not have cared less. read more