Donovan Automotive Diagnostic & Service

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  Joshua Nesslage
3 months ago
DDS automotive is an awesome shop. Donovan is a great mechanic and the best part is he will not rip you off. He will do his very best to get you back on the road. I have taken 2 of my vehicles to him and I will not take them anywhere else!

  Charles B
4 years ago
I have long mistrusted mechanics, this attitude completely changed when I met Chris. I know plenty enough about cars to know when someone knows his stuff. This guy is genius level. He was able to diagnose my toasted exhaust valves by the sound of the exhaust! He also fixed a boost leak in my intake manifold once while looking for something different altogether. Ignore folk claiming that he is expensive, as he charges the same rate as everyone else. Furthermore when someone knows what he is doing the job typically gets done quicker. How many times do you want to pay someone to throw expensive parts at a problem without first knowing what is actually causing the problem to begin with? Buying parts you don't need, and wasting hours worth of labor installing them! Proper diagnostics is the real art of being a masterful mechanic, and this is precisely where most mechanics fail, hard. They want to blame it on all the new high tech electronic stuff! It would be entirely appropriate to call him an automotive master diagnostician! Even after I move I will still tow my vehicles to this place. Thank you Chris!

  Kaylynn Murphy
7 years ago
I purchased a used Chevy pick up with an engine light on. Mileage was slightly over the warranty. I took it to Chris. Not only did he fix it, He got the Chevy dealership to pay for the costly repair. He could have easily just charged me for it. I will not smog my vehicles anywhere else. Recently he quoted the best price and repaired my step daughter's car. I have found him to be nothing but honest and fair. I highly recommend him.

  Mercy Adenip
4 years ago
Very good mechanic quickly diagnosed and fixed the noise coming from my high mileage Civic. He also advised me of 2 other minor things that he noticed and explained what to look out for if those minor things became more serious. I had a good experience at his shop.

  Steve Robbins
6 years ago
We broke down in Madera driving from Tahoe to San Diego. We were desperate and Owner Chris Donovan took great care of us. He got us in at 6pm and stayed until he diagnosed our issue - front differential broke down. He got the parts, rebuilt it and had us back on the road in a little over a day. Highly recommend Donovan's for all your car needs. Chris is a certified master mechanic and a nice person. Great combination.

  Rick Dugmore
2 years ago
Before making a decision on purchasing a used truck, I called in with a few questions about the trucks reliability. The man I spoke to on the phone was really helpful and steered me in the right direction. Thank you!

  Anita Thun
a year ago
I trust Chris with all the work he's done on our vehicles. He's a great mechanic.

  Wendi Eiland
10 years ago
Only shop to answer the phone on a Sunday! The others didn't even have answering machines, for goodness sakes. Chris was super nice, generously helpful and gave us coaching on what to do...and he didn't even know if he'd get the work. That's just good people. :) Thanks, Chris!

  Lynn Bundy
8 months ago
Chris Donovan is an excellent mechanic. He is a great diagnostician, not merely a parts swapper as are so many mechanics out there. I would not even consider going elsewhere.Services: Transmission, Electrical repair, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Transmission repair, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Oil changeServices: Transmission, Electrical repair, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Transmission repair, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Oil change

  Jose Saavedra
8 years ago
I wish I could give this a negative star review. The mechanic is racist. His exact words to me, "Why should I work on your peoples cars." What a disgrace, sad to see mechanics this way. Also, I almost have my A&P License so this just boiled my blood.

  G
9 years ago
The owner is a Great mechanic. and stands by his work. He's one of the most knowledgeable individuals I've ever met when he comes to cars and performance.

  Brenda Morgun
8 years ago
He was the only one that figure out what was wrong with my car. I spent a total of $2000 everywhere else including the dealership. He fixed it for $500.

  Patrick M
8 years ago
Best mechanic in town. Pricey but its worth it

  Glenn Patrick
3 years ago
always can tell you what is wrong with your car.varry helpful

  Jonathan Hansen
3 years ago
They did my smog check needed that for a while

  Susan Hansen
3 years ago
Great quick Service. Very friendly!

  Cliff Romano
3 years ago
The place to go for Auto issues. A+

  Miss Honey Bee.
a year ago
Way overpriced.

  Richard Mobley
3 years ago
Excellent mechanic.

  Rosendo Gomez-Larios
2 years ago
Good people

  Catalina Amaya
4 years ago
Honest advice

  Chris Escobedo
6 years ago
Overpriced