Padilla Auto Repair

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  Carley Donahue
6 months ago
Padilla Auto Repair had our van in and out of the shop quickly with a major repair on our California road-trip. Thank you, Juan, for getting us back on the road! Would definitely recommend this shop.

  Mackenzie Dockery
a month ago
Auto Repair Reccomendation I cannot say enough good things about Padillas Auto Repair in Monterey! I feel like it is so hard to find an honest, reliable mechanic that isn t trying to get top dollar, or make you feel confused with what is being done with your vehicle! They helped me with my break replacement & gave me a quote for a Tune up without making me feel pressured to book the service! I 100% reccomend giving them a call for any of your Auto Repair needs

  Pieter Bertomeu
2 years ago
I was vacationing down in Monterey Area visiting family, just drove down from WA State. All was well until my check engine light came on. Engine decreased in power and I panicked. I had 4 days to get it figured out and repaired to make it back to WA on time.My brother recommended Padilla's and commented he is fast, efficient and helped him save money on the two prior occasions that he brought his vehicles in for repair. I brought it in and Padilla did a diagnotic and discovered I had low fuel pressure. He recommended to change the fuel filter first since it was the cheapest option to begin with. He ordered the part and replaced the same day. The car ran great but then the light came back on, so he recommended to change the fuel valve and fuel pump. Car ran like a champ after and I made the 14 hour drive back to WA on time and no problems whatsoever.Everything my brother said was true, Padilla was extremely kind, service with a smile, knowledgeable and fast. He diagnosed, ordered the parts and repaired my vehicle within two days.Highly recommend, I wish he had his shop in WA. I would bring any of my vehicles to him at first sign of trouble.Thank you amigo! You saved the day! Service: General repairs & maintenance

  C Boon
11 months ago
Needed a diagnostic for the Catalytic converter and Padilla's diagnostic-rate was significantly less than the other places I called. Brought it in, didn't need an appointment, and Juan told me that he is pretty sure that it would be covered under warranty. Needed to wait a couple days for the dealership to get back to me and Padilla was nice enough to even let us leave our car on their property until we got an official response if it was covered or not. Turns out it was covered and Padilla saved us A LOT of $$$. I appreciated their honestly about the warranty, their kindness and availability to help, and their overall customer service was excellent. I will be taking my cars to them from now on and recommend them to anyone.Service: Auto maintenance

  Alexzander Meldrum
10 months ago
When you move to a new city and have to find a new mechanic, it can be tough! I can reassure you that Padilla is the real deal. I go to him for both of my cars. He replaced an engine on one of my cars about two years ago. Continues to run SMOOTH. He s done our breaks and tires and replaced a broken axel. He s easy to talk to and easily my favorite mechanic. Highly recommend.Services: Tires, Vehicle Inspection

  Alvaro Gonzalez
7 months ago
We took our vehicles for a much needed service. We spent close to $1k as the cars were due for transmission service, oil pan replacement, and brakes. The price is reasonable and this shop gets busy. I'd recommend this place. It is hard to find a good mechanic shop in Monterey at a reasonable cost. Update: Toyota Rav4 is loosing engine oil. Padilla worked on the oil pan as it was leaking. Whe called the owner Juan to have it checked out, but have not received a response. I'll have to take time off from work to take the vehicle to their shop.

  nancy bainter
4 months ago
Juan Padilla is an excellent mechanic who works hard and is honest and fair with his pricing.

  Sarah Blake
2 years ago
Juan did a good job at a fair price. After being quoted over $1300 for break pads and rotors on my Mazda CX-5 at a local auto chain I decided to search for a locally owned shop. Juan was available immediately and had my rotors and break pads done the next morning.Service: BrakesService: Brakes

  Chari Wood
3 years ago
Padilla Auto Repair does awesome work. Very honest people. They take the time to show you the repairs they did by showing you the parts that was replaced, which is great. They are also reasonably priced. Best prices that I've found to do all the repairs that needed to be done on my car. They definitely take the time to do their work and to do it right.

  JEP2
3 years ago
Juan Padilla is the best mechanic I have found on the Monterey Peninsula. He's very knowledgeable and thorough. I don't think there is any problem he can't fix. I could not get my truck to run it's monitor test after replacing the catalytic converter. Juan knew exactly what to do and after his work I passed the smog check. A week later I took my turck back to him to do more work and he did a great job. HE EVEN CALLED ME THE NEXT DAY TO ASK HOW IT WAS RUNNING.. Juan is a highly skilled mechanic, HONEST and puts his heart into his work. I will be going to Padillas for all automotive work i need done in the future.

  cyr00ster
a year ago
A friend recommended Padilla AR to me as I was experiencing an issue after having some major work done on my Toyota Matrix from a different mechanic. Juan had some time available for me to come in that day and quickly located the source of the clunking. There was some bolts that weren t properly tightened. He and Armando even went the extra mile and helped me ziptie some loose plastic guards that were sagging in my car s undercarriage. He was also so generous that he didn t even charge me. These guys are saints! They now have a new loyal customer; ��gracias amigos!!

  I M
a year ago
I always take my car here for repairs. It's a small place, and Juan is very busy, so call ahead and give him time! He'll take care of your vehicle and is always honest, considerate, and professional.

  Seth Johnson
a year ago
I had a very specific problem and Padilla Auto Repair did an excellent job. In and out very quickly, and got me in on very short notice despite being busy. Next time I'm in Monterey they will be the first ones I call.

  Madeleine Rowley
4 years ago
This is the kind of auto repair shop I ve been searching for! I called the day before and was told to bring my car in the next day. I showed up and Jesus changed my oil and rotated my tires in no time while I worked on my laptop. Jesus was very kind and even told me my brakes were in great shape and showed me why, which I appreciated. VERY reasonable pricing for an oil change and tire rotation best price I ve paid in a long time. Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking!

  Sophia Baraschi-Ehrlich
5 years ago
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! If you ever need quick and affordable repairs in an otherwise highly priced area this is definitely the place for you!I was on a road trip going through Monterey and dropped my car off for a quick oil change. I had already driven across the country and apparently my two rear break pads were completely shot -- I was shocked when the mechanics showed them to me. I was in a bind since I did not have a place to stay that night in Monterey and had to get down to LA that day. I called every mechanic nearby, told them about the situation, and no one was able to help me out in a timely manner. The mechanics at Padilla Auto Repair are absolute ANGELS!! They ordered two new break pads for me and replaced them within a span of 2.5 hours! They charged me an extremely reasonable price for the order and replacement as well. I cannot express how grateful I am for their help and for keeping me and my vehicle safe! Thank you!!!!

  Victoria Felt
4 years ago
Juan (owner) is the kindest, most trustworthy mechanic who went above and beyond to help me out! We broke down in Monterey, and Juan helped me on the side of the road for free. When I was unable to make it to his shop until after he closed, he stayed open for me. He was very clear about the charges and reasonably priced. Whether you're a local or just passing through, stop at his shop if you need any car repairs!

  Brenda Kern
a year ago
Was charged 260 dollars for a diagnosis that was wrong.echanic broke a plastic piece off of the master cylinder and failed to mention it. Took an 1.5 lunch break while I sat in a chair. Fortunately I found an honest mechanic to fix mess Padilla made. Stay away !!!!Service: Auto brake repairService: Auto brake repair

  WooJae Chung
3 years ago
We recently got our Ram ProMaster van repaired by Mr. Padilla after our vehicle stopped in the middle of Big Sur. He was able to repair our van when we brought it in to his shop that same evening despite it having been a last second walk-in at 5pm. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional, replaced our dead battery with a new original, and thoroughly checked our van for any extra issues. Thank you Juan!!! He went out of his way to answer all of our questions. We would go back there anytime.

  Crow ____caw
4 years ago
Nice guys who work here. They seem very honest, and they work fast. They also have the best prices I could find after calling all the auto places in the area. I asked Juan where I should get my tires replaced and he suggested a place way out marina. After calling literally all the tire places near Montery and PG for quotes, all being 440 or higher, I went out to marina and got them replaced for 200. Worth the drive. Thanks, Juan.

  Roberto Uribe
2 years ago
I went in to get a new Master Brake Cylinder and got it swapped.I also asked him to swap my radiator hoses since they are a bit old and i did not want to spill at my house. He added red coolant to refill my radiator since Toyota usually uses the red coolant, mine however had green.He offered to add red coolant but didn't properly flush the system and caused a muddy combination to surface. I went back to ask him and he really had the audacity to say he didnt have time to do it properly...Not how car work should be handled, I ended up flushing it all out myself. Not going back here again.

  Gail Molinar
3 years ago
On a weekend getaway to the city of Monterey, my Chevrolet Equinox starting having a mechanical issue !! I took my vehicle to Padilla Auto Repair and thank goodness I did. This repair shop was professional, honest , quick , thorough and gave a fair price! I highly recommend this repair shop to anyone needing auto repairs in the Monterey, CA area.

  N T
7 months ago
Hey Juan. Thank you so much for helping us today and yesterday. You are a genius for helping to solve this problem. You have saved my bacon a couple of times now. So much thanks from the Australian guy!

  Rick Giron
13 years ago
I was on assigment in Monterey when my suburban got a loose fitting which ended up spilling oil all over the under carriage of the vehicle. I had it towed to Padilla Auto Repair on a good referral from a friend. The guy was very nice, took the time to fix it even though it was a last minute deal on a friday afternoon and I was back in business. That's the type of pro I want on my side so, I do recommend Padilla Auto Repair ... the price as you would guess was low as mech labor cost is ... Thank you, Juan!

  Treywip
3 years ago
These guys knocked out my car faster and cheaper than any other shop in Monterey. Great work all around my car and were awesome to talk too. Highly recommended!!

  Noah Montalbano
3 years ago
I came short notice for my car, Juan was polite and to the point, and was able to give me an accurate estimate on the price and got it fixed way quicker than I expected. Highly recommend

  Blu Odie
4 years ago
Being a traveler this was some of the greatest service I've had. Our parts were hard to find in the area and no questions asked they fixed our Volvo perfectly with the right parts. Highly recommended with great service.

  Kevin Miller
3 years ago
Juan was professional and a pleasure to do business with. My car was fixed much quicker than expected and runs like it's brand new!Service: Oil changeService: Oil change

  Kirk Porter
3 years ago
Pleasant experience. Juan is knowledgeable, transparent, and kept me informed well along the way when unexpected issues arose. I will be utilizing Juan's services again in the future

  Manuel Gozzi
2 years ago
Service was excellent even on a very busy day. Mechanic walked through what needed to be changed and why. Addressed possible concerns and was very honest. Very fair pricing.

  J M
a year ago
Made time for my last second repair. In and out in about 30 minutes. Even checked and filled my tires