Jim Brangham Auto Repair

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  Jessica Carrasco
3 months ago
They are very friendly. And the owner is very careing, always trying to help you as much as he can. He tells you up front what's wrong and goes out of his way to give you the best price. And being a woman, he treats you fare and does not try to con you like other places I've been to. I will only trust my car to be worked on by his shop only and everyone in my family now goes to him. I recommend him to any one that needs their car worked on.

  Sharon ODonnell
5 months ago
I am tickled to give this positive review . To find such a gem of a car repair shop is refreshing! They took the time to explain what they found, cost of repair and even spot cleaned what they thought was something their mechanic left on my drivers side carpet (it wasn t him .spot was there already!!). Can t wait to recommend this shop to my friends in the area!Services: Electrical repair, Oil change

  Peter Gun
4 weeks ago
My pleasure in giving this review .. Courteous staff theowner Dave Elm treats new along with clientele of many years the same .. With the respectful professional manner you would expect .. 5 stars more like 10 .. Really exceptional on every level ..Patrick Boyce ..

  Richard Ernest
5 months ago
I have for 25 years, used Brangham Auto, to maintain and repair my vehicles. Dave and crew are dependable, honest, friendly and thorough on their approach to me and everyone I have recommended.Services: Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Wheel alignment, Transmission repair, Brakes, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil changeServices: Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Wheel alignment, Transmission repair, Brakes, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change

  Gregg Fuess
8 months ago
Albert answered the phone and was very professional. Being from out of town you are never sure. He got me in and looked at my car same day. He kept me up to date and informed through the whole process. World definitely recommend this business everyday.

  Anna Burton
a year ago
Fast, fair pricing, professional, quality customer service and trust worthy auto repair shop in Cathedral City. I brought a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis in for an A/C service the day before I was to pick up an elderly lady from Burbank airport. Turns out the A/C system had a leak. A hose needed replaced along with the A/C relay fuse. They had the car back to me by end of day in time for my passengers to have a comfortable ride. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. David Elm was great to work with. He was straight forward, kept me updated, had excellent follow up and follow through, was happy to answer my questions and made the experience easy. I also noticed that the shop lobby and work bays were clean, neat, and orderly. I'll definitely be back. THANK YOU JIM BRANGHAM AUTO REPAIR!Service: Air conditioning

  Marco Millan
11 months ago
Had a hose in my air condition leak. Took it to Jim Brangham, by word of mouth. And I was blown away. Dave not only diagnosed, quoted, and fixed the issue. With in the time promised. Great bunch of guys. Honest work.Service: Air conditioningService: Air conditioning

  John The Greek
a year ago
Dave and his team are great and knowledgeable about repairing cars. I moved to the desert 3 years ago and bought an old Toyota with 120,000 miles on it. It took me almost 2 years to find a repair place that I found that I could trust and Brangham Auto is definitely the best place in the areaThey are honest and will only quote you repairs that are necessaryThis is definitely the place for all my vehicle needsServices: Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Air conditioning, Oil change

  Scott Nichols
a year ago
Extremely satisfied! I made an appt last week and patiently waited to come here. My air was out in my car. When I originally called I spoke with Dave who was knowledgeable and informative. My appt was at 8 this morning, I was in my car on the way home at 9:45. The issue had been repaired and in a timely manner AND I was not price gouged. I will definitely return to get my car repaired and will highly recommend.

  Mitch King
a year ago
110 degrees again in Cathedral City and the A/C on my truck decides a good time to quit! I use this truck for work and really need it everyday. I stopped by Jim Brangham Auto and asked when I could bring it in. They took me right away! The had diagnosed the issue, ordered the part and had me back on the road in 2 hours! I'm very grateful for the top notch service, expert mechanic and super service all at a very fair cost. I will be bringing my autos there from now on for any service as they are a full service shop. Many Thanks!!!Service: Air conditioning

  Chauncey Gannett
a year ago
Our family has used Jim Brangham Auto for close to a decade. We trust Dave Elm to care for all of our vehicles. Dave's prices are fair and the work is exceptional. I couldn't recommend or praise this company and it's owners any more.. Keep up the great work Dave.Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Air conditioning, Brake service & repair, Oil changeServices: Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Air conditioning, Brake service & repair, Oil change

  Michael Paaverud
10 months ago
Davidand his employees are great.Very honest, reasonably priced and just nice guys.Now I know why they are in business for over 31 years.Won't go anywhere else.

  William J
a year ago
Very friendly and informative. Couldn't complete entire job due to availability of parts for older car. But I will use them again. And be patient, it's a busy place and will take a few days up to a week for them to see your car.

  Tom Sarkisian
a year ago
I have been going to Brangham Automotive for over 20 years. I have always found them to be honest and professional with me. Some of my car problems have been have been brain teasers, but he got through them. They do a great job.Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Brake service & repairServices: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Brake service & repair

  michael roche
6 months ago
This place is the best place to have your car worked on, they all know what they are doing, ask for Dave

  Sergio
2 years ago
Honesty, professionalism, knowledge, and extraordinary customer service is how I can best describe Dave and his team. Their prices are also very reasonable. After having had my car serviced at the dealership a couple of months ago for a leak, the car started making some other extra loud bangs and noises while decelarating. The dealership told me that there was nothing they could do about it other than replacing the entire exhaust system which would have cost me thousands of dollars.A good friend recomended Dave to me and I immediately called him. Dave asked me to bring my car in the next morning. He drove the car around with me and immediately recognized where the noises and vibrations were coming from. After diagnosing the issues, he informed me of what needed to be done and how long it would take. I mentioned that I would need the car by 2pm and he finished the job with his team before that time even though he was clearly very busy at his shop.Dave pinpointed the actual issues with the vehicle that were more urgent and the cause of the vibrations and loud bangs, and it was not the exhaust system as indicated by the dealer. While the exhaust system needs work, it's not affecting the performance of the car at all and it's not really noisy either. The problem was with the axle shaft that needed to be replaced and worn out front break pads and rotators which the delearship failed to warn me about regardless of the fact that I have been taking this vehicle to them 2 times a year for the past several years.Anyway, Dave's knowledge and honesty saved me a couple thousand dollars and I am ever greateful to him and his team. My car is driving much better, much more silently, and sturdily. I feel safe driving it again. I will definetly refer Dave to all my friends and clients and will never go back to the dealership again unless it's something Dave absolutely cannot do.Thank you, Dave!Services: Engine repair, Brakes

  andrewt4042
a year ago
Dave fixed my Corvette s air conditioning when no other place could figure it out. Plus, they kept my 24 year old car running great for years. Highly recommended.Services: Air conditioning, Oil changeServices: Air conditioning, Oil change

  christina Pitts
4 months ago
So far so good. We have an appointment on Friday!!

  Michael Oliphant
a year ago
Jim was a great guy. Straight shooter, as honest as they come. I have had nothing but positive experiences with David. I'd send my mom to his shop!

  Ron West
3 years ago
My wife arranged the appointment to see what was wrong with the air in our 2007 honda. Dave said the estimate would be free. When it was determined it was the condenser and it would cost over $1000 to fix (more than the car's worth) I told Dave I couldn't spend that kind of money on such an old car. He said he understood, and there'd be a $45 charge for the time spent. At the time the car was not put back together so I felt I had to pay for the"free" estimate.If you deal with this company, get everything in writing. And keep your hand over your wallet at all times.I wouldn't trust this company to give you a solid deal. Go elsewhere!

  DesertDog McGee
6 years ago
Work is always done when promised and correctly the first time. My Family has been going here for over 10 year's and never had any Issues. Prices and Parts are very reasonable and much better than Dealership. Only place I trust to work on my vehicle.

  Jill Cz
6 years ago
I was in Palm Springs on vacation when my car died. Dave squeezed me in even though they were incredibly busy, and it didn t take long to fix the problem. They were honest and the cost was more than reasonable. Really nice people who helped me when I was in a tough situation.

  Stephen Clapton
5 years ago
Great advice and honest service. I'm from out of town and Dave gave me some good information to save me money. Although I did not have the work done, I was not charged for analyzing the problem. Will recommend to friends when they are looking for an automotive shop in the valley.

  John Whitlock
3 years ago
I have consistently been delighted with Jim Brangham Auto Repair's work on my 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan wheelchair van. They have often been creative in saving me money-- a perfect example being last year when the air conditioning started coming out of the heating vents at floor level. David advised me that to fully repair the problem would require an expensive part and a huge amount of labor in taking the dashboard apart and reassembling it. However, they were able to repair the problem at minimal cost by locking the air ducts and moving doors in place so that air always came out of the a/c vents, which works just fine in the Coachella Valley's climate. Also, I have never felt overcharged or that unnecessary work was done.Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Brakes, Air conditioning, Oil change

  David A Taylor
a year ago
This has got to be one of the best Mechanics. Thank You for your work and HONESTY. He has a cpl "older" clients, as I waited and he dealt with them I noticed after having to repeat himself several times he remained patient and helpful..each time.

  Douglas Kratky
2 years ago
Ask for an evaluation of the car and they were very thorough in examine the vehicle and give me a good representation of what needed to be repaired. Been with these guys for a long time and they do a great job. Doug

  Sky Renfro
3 years ago
This has been my go to mechanic for more than 10 years. From the simple smog check to the more complicated rebuild, they are knowledgeable, friendly, and stand behind their work. I looked for more than 2 years to find a mechanic that would listen and work with me to problem solve issues.

  Sean Christopher
8 years ago
I have been bringing my car to have oil changes over the past two years. On a regular inspection of my motor mounts I was told that all need replaced engine transmission and something else they told me that they were going to give me a special price of $600 .I took my car into Los Angeles to have my mechanic look at the situation and was told there was nothing wrong with my motor mounts .I would not recommend the shop to anyone they're going to have it in for you for unnecessary repairs done to your car.I decided to report them to the State Bureau of California for auto repair and the Better Business Bureau.

  Gigi Riviera
6 years ago
David is a great guy, he squeezed my car in, between his many customers, as my AC has stopped working in 122� heat. Of course I had a long wait but I went there with that mind set that I was going to have to wait. After putting in 3/4 of a lb of freon, he informed me that it was cooling but not as it should. He referred me to a specialist in VWs, saying it may bee something with other AC system components. He was so gracious to not charge me.

  Salena Dancel
3 years ago
I own a bmw and had a broken bolt in my ac. After being turned down by my local mechanic I took it into Jim Bringham Automotive and David helped me out. They got the bolts out and they were able to fix my car in a timely matter. Every experienced and honest mechanics that know what they re doing!Service: A/C installation & repairService: A/C installation & repair