A-1 Automotive

Reviews

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  J t
7 months ago
I called looking for a simple carb rebuild and the start talking about dropping my gas tank and changing all the lines. Just for the carb they wanted $700. Pathetic thieves. DANGER DANGER

  David Zaccaria
a year ago
Great garage to get your vehicle serviced. Friendly staff and honest mechanics. The owner was very welcoming when I arrived right when they opened to drop off my vehicle.

  Richard Russell
7 months ago
Adam and his crew are the best mechanics in town. Thanks for the great service!

  Bob Nelson
6 months ago
Have always been nice, prompt and honest. Can't do any better.

  Meri Wagner
a year ago
Over the course of like 4 months, I had taken my Chevy equinox to multiple auto shops, including a Chevy dealership mechanic. No one was able to figure out what was wrong with it.A-1 Automotive was the last shop I brought it to, and within just a few hours, Adam had it figured out and fixed! It has been running smooth since. Would highly recommend this business! They know what they are doing!

  Elijah Huster
6 months ago
Quick and easy smog for my diesel great service nice people

  Erich Matt
4 years ago
Let me put it this way, if they can't figure it out you're going to be in for trouble. They always look out for you and try to get you the best prices on parts that are needed. No run around, straight forward and honest. Shop techs are wizards, reception is very friendly. They can fix it, smog, and generalge get it done. They figured out my wife's AC when the techs at the dealership couldn't. They've helped me out immensely on more then 1 occasion when I couldn't resolve the problem. There's a reason why they are rated so high, because they are good.

  claire Luna
a year ago
This crew is always on point. My car gets what it needs without spending any extra money. Excellent customer service!

  Todd Moffatt
a year ago
Adam has always been honest. Fair the whole shop they all are great folks been going to him for number of years

  Ana Robledo
3 years ago
Service was great. Ricky was very helpful very polite. I was able to pay for my battery & cone back for it the next day since I didn't have enough time to have my battery installed they same day. Great place great people.

  Andrew Atwood
3 years ago
Drove a long way to purchase an old sports car and found this place to do an inspection. Great $85 spent. Got the impression Adam absolutely knew what he was talking about. Told me the car wasnt going to pass smog and he wouldnt charge me to check it. Long list of current and potential problems. Seller made it seem like it was a weekend car, not his project drag car. Oh well. Thanks Adam.

  Abdullah Siddique
4 years ago
They gave me estimates of Two oxygen sensor replacement for $1135. Totally ripped off. Even though I wanted to do it but they said go somewhere else because I disagreed at the first time. Poor customer service. They charged me $89 for diagnostic test and did not give the diagnostic report. Just Avoid this place.

  Martin Frutos
3 years ago
Adam is a great mechanic. He saved me at least half of what other mechanics had quoted me. He also took car of other problems that he had found. My 1969 Chevelle runs better than it ever has. The Muncie M-22 Rock Crusher 4-speed that he installed, so easily, runs great! I will use him for all of my car repairs.Services: Transmission, General repairs & maintenanceServices: Transmission, General repairs & maintenance

  Arthur Dorado
3 years ago
Very nice people. I had a problem finding a oil temp sensor which was throwing a code. I got stumped. Lol. But took it in for a diagnostic and they found the sensor and switched it out. But it wasn't the problem. It end up being the wiring to the sensor. Which I checked after the check light came back on and fixed it my self. So in all the wasnt all a waste of taking it there. He pinned pointed the sensor for me, just failed to check the connector for fray wires. Good mechanic and very knowledgeable. He meant well just every one drops the ball once a while.

  Susan Dattoli
4 years ago
Had dash warning lights flashing. Was referred to Adam... Adam was so very nice and determined. Didnt fix it on first visit of 3 days and $523.85. Drove it 40 miles and 2 days later it did it again. Took it back... talked to Adam and asked how much this time. Adam specificallt quoted $320.00 and l confirmed asking a second time and Adam said $320.00. After a week was told my vehicle was ready. Karen, office clerk advised me l owed $580.00. I responded oh no Adam told me $320.00. Karen was not so nice of a person when l questioned the cost. Karen announced as she was getting up well l will go get Adam and you can deal with.him with quite a nasty tone. Adam and l had a nice professional conversation in front of Karen and under her breath she said """l dont want to hear that from her again"""I asked Adam to step outside thanking him and advising him that Karen is quite rude. He responsed there have been complaints about her. My 2nd visit total was $361.50....I think Karen needs an attitude adjustment....Im praying after 10 days at the shop and almost $1000.00 my vehicle us repaired.I contacted owner advising got an im sorry and was advised his work was warrantied but no offer of warranty whn l had to take it back after 40 miles. I was advised on the first visit l needed a stronger battery and again asked for battery warranty and no response from owner about it.

  Lori Harris
a year ago
I was in by 8 am and was out by 8:30. It was fast in and fast out. Friendly and quick,I recommend A1 smog at 2000 Union Ave.Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Auto emissions testingServices: Auto engine diagnostic, Auto emissions testing

  Vicki Collins
2 years ago
Karen and Adam where quite helpful. They serviced my daughter's car. and all was good. Great experience, great price. Would recommend A-1 Auto to anyone!

  David Gonzales
a year ago
Number 1 smog shop in Bakersfield hands down, I take both my car and truck there and it's always fast friendly service.

  Jan Scurlock
2 years ago
Owner is Tanner Byrom of the Legendary Big House Band & the Byrom Brothers also. I used to be a huge fan of Car Talk on NPR, had a 280z car, a 289 Mustang, and a Firebird. I love this place!

  Mickeal Ray
5 years ago
Great work. Great customer service. All around best place to take your vehicle. They're honest and take care of the work in great time. Very glad I brought my truck in.

  H Town 76 Pontiac
a year ago
If you want to read a honest review this is it total rip off bait and switch leave with your car and come back with more problems never fix Would not fix his own mistakes will charge you again and again and again never will be fixed the first time your money beware will not get mine

  Joe M
8 years ago
They are a rip-off. Never go there unless you like to be ripped-off. They have hardly any space to drive or park around their shop They do not even have a place for you to sit comfortably while your car is looked at, and it is not a safe place to leave your car or your family there. They charge way higher than the competition just to do a smog test, they don't honor competitor coupons, and they don't offer re-test if your car doesn't pass. If your car was not OBD2 ready because you didn't drive long enough after a service, they will charge you money even without doing anything and you are supposed to wait until your OBD2 drive-cycle is complete and then come back to them to pay again to be smog certified. This was my worst experience ever at an automotive service business. Never going back again ever.

  Lolita McCarthy
3 years ago
Great Place 2 Get Your Vehicles Fixed!! Adam is Great 2 Thumbs!! He fixed my hubby's Dodge Ram Truck!! You need your Car or Truck Fix??.. Go 2 Adam!! He's Awesome!!

  Thomas Howard
a year ago
Quick and efficient. Reasonable rates. Very nice folks.Returned again today for smog. Same as before: quick efficient reasonable.

  Cathi Meek
2 years ago
Very friendly,conveinantly time, and knowledgeable! I got what was priced over the phone conversation ! Great company! Thank you A-1 AUTO!

  Candy Richard
2 years ago
Good people & excellent work They made my truck a priority and got me back on the road right away

  artie niesen
5 years ago
Usually good repairs on anything automotive. They go the extra mile to get a car or truck to pass Ca. smog. You will pay a little more than other places, but the job will be done right.

  Bill Rowe
7 years ago
Awesome experience, good to see that there is a real repair shop that diagnose problems instead of just changing parts until the problem goes away. Many thanks and well worth the money.

  jennifer Butts
a year ago
Very good service friendly people working. I would recommend the,mServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine tuning, Auto emissions testingServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine tuning, Auto emissions testing

  Nadine Cox
4 years ago
They have taken care of every vehicle we own and have done an excellent job I recommend them to anyone