DMV Clinic Auto Repair
4.9 (30)
2335 Soquel Dr SUITE #G, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 462-4436
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Service options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Oil change
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Reviews
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Cathy Smith
3 years ago
Just had my Hyundai Tucson worked on by Nate! What an amazing human. He kept me informed the whole time my car was with him, charged me a very reasonable price for a complete tuneup! Nate did an amazing job! I wish I could give him 10****. You get what you pay for, want Excellent! Come see Nate!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, Air conditioning, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, Air conditioning, Oil change
Sara Santistevan
2 years ago
DMV Clinic is amazing! As a woman I don t usually feel comfortable going to car shops, but the mechanics at DMV clinic were so welcoming and friendly. Justin even showed me what he was fixing on my car so that next time it acts up I can fix it. AND they didn t try to overcharge me for anything. These guys are the best in town!
Paul Eisenberg
a year ago
I've been assisting independent auto service repair shops that last 20 years with their marketing, so I know what I'm talking about when I say an auto shop is a good shop. I suspect Michelle Cutts see her lousy review is not being forthright about her dealings with Nate at DMV Clinic.In fact of one the the last times I visited the shop as a customer, I encountered a woman customer who lives three hours away and trusts only Nate to work on her vehicle. This woman's faith in Nate is the norm to how customers feel about Nate, his work and his integrity.It's a shame that Michelle Cutts stooped so low as to blame Nate for a "PST triggering issue." In fact, her accusing Nate of triggering her PST has triggered my own PST :)Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Auto maintenance
Kayla Gammino
3 years ago
Nate is the most kind and honest person. He is always trying to save his customers money whenever he can. He is the only mechanic that I have ever been to who truly cares about his customers and goes above and beyond. If you want great service then this is the place to go!!! I will never go anywhere else to get my car fixed.
Sarah White
9 years ago
When I came here first with my BMW making an awfully loud scary noise they fixed for me no problem. They called and checked in to tell me several things and they were so nice about it.1.) Updates with what is going on,2.) Which mechanic is working on my car,3.) What they are going to do4.) How much it will cost and if I want to proceed.They fixed it right and it never happened it again. :)Ever since then, the team at DMV Clinic has been so nice and I go back there for all the services done on my cars.The owner Nathan is so smart and helpful and does not let you walk away confused, unsure or upset with what is going on with your car. Great staff and wonderful service! 5 stars!
Mitranet Parvizad Treadway
4 years ago
It s a shame there isn t a higher rating than five out of five stars. Nathan is an extraordinary mechanic, a genius at fabrication and analysis, with the kind of commitment and follow through that has him work on jobs for new customers until three or four in the morning. When is the last time you heard of a mechanical shop owner doing something like that?How do I know this? Because that s what he has been doing for us. From building a custom rack to go on the top of my sons bus, to diagnosing those every day issues that may go on in the car difficult, I cannot give a stronger recommendation then to put your trust in Nathan. If you ve made it this far in are considering having him do work just do it! You ll be glad you did.
Michelle Theile
3 years ago
I have never wanted to write a negative review but after my experience at DMV Clinic auto I would be remiss not to. I needed a new battery for a 2014 vehicle. A friend recommended Nate from church and he bid $20 less than Ford so I went for it. Two days later no start. He refused to exchange the battery, he charged it in the vehicle and said it tested fine. Over 16 months I made three attempts to get them to swap the battery. Three mechanics checked it thoroughly and independently said it was bad. Nate insisted it was not, and offered to sell me a solar battery charger!. He said my car had a parasitic drain, and at one point called it a lemon. In 16 months it reached a point of holding no charge for any length of time. I gave up. I am a disabled vet and single Mom. At one point the owner was so loud and vulgar. He laughed at me and hung up on me. It triggered my PTSD. I had to threaten filing a complaint before he finally begrudgingly swapped the battery. I was so stressed from his name calling I arranged to have someone else exchange batteries.Service: Battery
frukhter
5 years ago
Nate's outside-the-box approach spared me an otherwise enormous bill at a body shop when he thought up an effective solution that no one else could figure out. While his golden hands worked their magic on my truck I took the opportunity to have him do a bunch of fairly routine maintenance items (brakes, etc.) and found myself practically looking for things I could have him fix- such are his prices and the quality of his work! Like no other. Expect my business again!
christina howe
7 years ago
Nate is amazing and so is his dad, there the best mechanics I have ever been to in this town! Your car is in good hands and always kept safe while he works on it, he can get most work done in 1 day and is afficiant!:)
Francesca Hampton
7 years ago
DMV have been my mechanics for 20 years now. Always kind and honest and excellent in their work. Often their bill comes in below their estimate.
Isaiah Constantine
2 years ago
All the people that work here are absolutely amazing, I called them after my wife had gone to a different place an said we needed to spend almost 2 thousand dollars on repairs (which we found out was a lie) and their service advisor who had the same first name as me was very informative and even came on his lunch break to look at the papers I had from this other shop (going to leave the name of it out cause I don't want any retaliation's) but the service advisor Eyzayha went over things my car actually needed and explained what parts on my vehicle didn't need any repair or replacement , set us up with an appointment and the outcome of not spending a couple thousand dollars and only paying a couple hundred for servicing if you see this Eyzayha thank u again me and my wife truly appreciate you and the rest of the DMV clinic auto repair employees ,HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS SHOP THEY ARE NOT TRYING TO RIP PEOPLE OFF WITH REPAIRS ON PARTS THAT ARE PERFECTLY FINE
Paul Thompson
8 years ago
It is so hard to find an honest mechanic, and these people are a find! They did great work, for less than their estimate. They were sensitive to my needs and got my rig back on the road quickly and efficiently.
Chardell Howell
6 years ago
Nate is good at what he does and will be up front about your vehicle.
Charles Bennett
3 years ago
Great auto shop thinks out side box when needed
Neff Said
4 years ago
Lucky to have found an honest mechanic.
Karli taylor
2 years ago
Awesome!
Eric Martin
4 years ago
Best shop in town!
Colleen Albrecht
8 years ago
Quality & integrity