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Reviews
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daniele levy
4 months ago
I took my car in to C&A automotive with a check engine light problem. Chet was very quick in diagnosing the problem and giving me useful advice. Super helpful.
Sinan Nurdogan
4 years ago
We were several thousand miles in our tour across the country when one of the spark plugs in our camper van went bad. It was very bad with continuous engine misfires and a strong gasoline smell. We knew enough about cars to know it was a spark plug but the condition seemed to be unusual as it was very sudden. We pull over right away to a town just south of where Mike's auto is located and diagnosed the bad spark plug on our own. We spent the Friday night trying to replace the coil and spark plug on our own to no avail.The next morning we started calling the repair shops around the town to get an estimate since we knew it was a spark plug with a bad thread and either they were extremely expensive or didn't know about the situation as they kept asking simple questions that didn't make sense at all.Then we called Mike and he picked up on the first call. Within seconds he understood what was wrong with the plug and said he had the appropriate tools to fix it, and that he was open until 9 PM. He also quoted us a much more fair repair fee than other shops around the town. Our specific car was a Ford 150, and it was extremely hard to reach the plug that had the issue. He did not try to upcharge us like any other mechanic would do so. He honored his original price even though he spent the entire day fixing the issue.Overall this might have been the best mechanic experience I've had. Mike is truly a guy that knows what he's doing and won't try to cheat you. Highly recommend him to anyone.
Ron Tang
3 years ago
I am a recent customer at Mike's Auto. Chet, the owner/main mechanic does good work and dependable. His price is also very competitive to other shops. He's quite busy but still provides great service. Will go back to him again for my auto works.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance
Alison Lindemann
4 years ago
My son is a student and CSUMB and we live in LA. His car broke down so we were looking for help in that area. I left a message for Mike's Auto early Saturday morning. They called me back quickly and said they would look at my son's car that morning . We had it towed, they called me back several hours later to provide a quote and indicated they would need to get a part from the dealer. I then received a call Sunday morning that the car was ready! Great service and honesty. I highly recommend!!!
Sunny G
3 years ago
Super friendly. I was hearing some squealing from the brakes. A quick look, short test drive and they told me it was just from rust on the rotors from recent rain. No charge, all good. Got to love honest mechanics!
Lisa Pham
5 years ago
Great mechanics and very knowledgeable! I recommend going to Mike's Auto over any shop in Monterey/Seaside area. They are very honest and will go out of their way to fix your car at a reasonable price! DON'T go to Midas or they will rip you off.
Benjamin Usi
6 years ago
This is an intimate Father and Son shop. They do smog checks for the best deal in town and are even open on weekends for the same cost. Just make sure to call them before you decide to drive in. Great service and reasonable costs. Highly recommended.
Chris Axton
4 months ago
Got a smog on a Sunday. Fast and knowledgeable.
Cheedah B
4 years ago
Took my BMW there recently and i couldnt have been happier with the service and the work. They got me all done within a half hour, and the price was the cheapest ive ever payed for a smog. I will definitely be taking all my cars there in the future for all my smogs!
Svetozar Karapandzin
10 years ago
I am longtime customer and I had numerous vehicles serviced by Mike and Ched. Every time service was excellent and they vent above and beyond to make sure vehicle is serviced properly. They don't just fix the car they also make sure to inspect for possible other problems and warn you if there is anything serious that may impact vehicle safety or reliability. Quite few times they just fix smaller things even for free. Unlike dealerships and some other mechanics they address the most important things first and are not trying to sell you unnecessary parts and services. I was very pleased that they added a smog station to their garage and was one of the first customers to have my BMW smog-ed by Ched. I understand that their smog station is one of the few if not the only in the county inspecting diesel engine vehicles and trucks... even 16 wheelers. Truly versatile and capable guys not afraid to point you in the right direction if something requires a special handling or it is a dealer only item and most of the time everything is handled internally saving you a lot of time and often money.If you need a mechanic or smog inspection do talk to them. I am positive that if you are fair with your requests and are reasonable person they will be at least the same. They are people who do understand that "life happens" and are very generous and reasonably flexible.Vehicles serviced: 89 Dodge Grand caravan, 85 BMW318i, 96 SAAB 9000, 94 BMW530, 2000 Dodge Grand caravan, 94 Ford escort, 95 Geo prism, 2001 BMW X5
Summer V
4 years ago
Mike is a very reliable mechanic. My parents been knowing him since I was a baby. So I know he is legit hard worker. I don't trust no one else cuz they make up bs excuses to charge more. He is upfront on whats wrong.
C M (Mac Listo)
12 years ago
I am more then happy with the work Mike and Ched have done to my vehicle. They completely restored my transmission, have fixed every problem I have ever brought into their shop THE FIRST TIME, unlike Midas who fixes one thing and does not tell me about the other problems that they find until my car starts acting up and they charge me again. At Mike's Auto, what was supposed to be my rear main seal, they identified my clutch being completely burned out, my throw out bearing with an arm broken, a frozen pilot bearing and other misc problems. They worked with my financial problem and when I brought them all the parts, they replaced the rear main seal (which wasnt the problem, it was everything else) and put in the parts for my car at no extra charge!! I am surprised that not many other people have heard of this place or bring their vehicles here!! 5 Star service!!
�scar C. C.
4 years ago
Best mechanic in Monterey (together with Jeff in Celan Air). He helped me to figure out what the problem was with my Volvo like any other mechanic did in the area. Committed, experienced, smart and skilled. Highly recommended!!
Melih Kaya
4 years ago
Mike is the best. Very good services and best price. He is best mechanic I ever meet. He doing this job for a long time. He know what's need to be done.
Jasmine DePompeo
4 months ago
Extremely helpful and timely! Highly recommend
Toby Rust
6 years ago
Mike was closing up for the day on a Sunday and spent 30 minutes of his time staying late and talking us through an issue when we were broken down on the side of the road. He also referred us to a couple of either people that might be able to help us out if we continued to have problems.Solid man and if you're in the area and need some help, swing by and he's got you.
Keni
6 years ago
Best mechanic i have ever met, honest, fast and cheap! And even very friendly, we had trouble with our car, we went on at least 5 mechanics and they all tried to make us pay a lot (f u midas) and in 1h here all was fixed!
Amin Asgarifar
5 years ago
Quick, friendly, and cheap. I went there after being treated very poorly by T&T Auto repair.Mike's Auto is professional, FAST and CHEAP. Definitely recommended!
Ala Milani
4 years ago
These guys are great. They are knowledgeable, quick, professional and honest. Highly recommend! The shop is not fancy and no frills, you just go there and they get the job done.
Robert Rosendale
3 years ago
NO SMOG! NO SMOG!!! NO SMOG!!! Since none of the edits allowed by digital tech DH GOOGLE, I am only giving one star to highlight that Mikes Place is not in the SMOG business for over a year. Now it is August 3, 2020. Unfortunately, this place is listed by DMV and local business including Pacific Smog that it is open. Smog business may or may not smog a RV.
Ashlyn Vaughn
a year ago
Was able to get my car in same day for Smog Check. Great service and very friendlyService: Smog certificationService: Smog certification
Terry Allen
3 years ago
Mike is the best & throw. Real Honest with you hands down. If You Want It Done Right Call Mike! Thanks Mike and Staff
Claudia Mendoza
a year ago
Very friendly hard working young man, knows his stuff & does a great job.
Jordan Rossow
4 years ago
Great experience and fast work for great price. They are super knowledgeable about what they do and give great customer service. You can tell that they care!
Quentin Carre
11 months ago
say him on Ryan Twomey's channel, amazing guy
J C
11 months ago
Great mechanic. Honest and friendly.
J
8 years ago
Honest and attentive. Had all the tools and quickly responded to my needs. Even on a Sunday, when everybody else was closed. Thanks
Edward Hamer
6 years ago
I've had smog done here twice. These guys are fast and nice. Great experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Derek Jansz
5 years ago
Fast, cheap smog was done on short notice. Great service.
Jacqueline Ray
11 months ago
Prompt service , knowledgeable. Highly recommended.