Scott Auto

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  Peque�a Mu�ekita
a month ago
Scott, my highest gratitude. I was blessed to come across your shop for my emergency repair on a Friday night, thank you for answering my call in the middle of the night & the hospitality you provided while I waited.To those who are looking for Quality, expert, reasonable prices, most importantly HONEST service SCOTT is the mechanic to call.I will definitely be returning for any future service needed. Edith

  Paul Koopmann
3 years ago
My boys and I spent a few days in Joshua Tree camping in our 4x4 bus. The day before we left I had the oil and fuel filters changed at a dealer in Torrance. Unfortunately the dealer did not fasten the diesel fuel pump and moved a radiator hose too close to a pull which slowly wore a hose in the hose.On our 3rd day deep inside the park we had a serious situation with antifreeze leaking badly. This isn't good under any circumstances, but on a day when it's 100 and your 30 miles from cell service and even further from an repair shop, we had to make a field repair to get us out of park. Its a Saturday (10/10/20) and we make it to cell service and Google a repair shop. After calling several i called Scott's auto. He answered and told me he was closed for the day, but offered to help me out. We arrived around 1p and within an hour he had the hose replaced and topped off with antifreeze. Now replacing a radiator hose on a normal car is easy, but doing it on a 6 wheel drive bus where access is limited took a bit of work by Scott, Steven as well as me and my boys. Now what makes this truly awesome is that at 7p on a Saturday night he called me to make sure we got home safely. Thank you Scott for your great service, professionalism and care. Will definitely stop by on our next trip to JT.Service: Engine repair

  Jonathan Nelson
4 months ago
Scott is a very knowledgeable mechanic who gives you 100% of his attention and effort. I'm new to the area and I feel like I've known him for years. He completed a tricky electrical job for me and charged a mere $25. I highly recommend going to Scott Auto. Most of the mechanics I encountered before I went to Scott were careless and expensive. Just go to Scott if you're in the Yucca Valley area.

  Katrina Rawlins
6 months ago
I cannot thank Scott enough for his kindness and expertise. I broke down in Yucca Valley and he graciously stayed up until 8:30pm on a Friday to make sure my car was taken care of. I m not sure any other mechanic would ve done that for me! He also quickly fixed the problem and charged a fair price. I highly recommend going to Scott s Auto Repair! Thank you so much for your help and for the amazing serviceServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic

  Patricia C
5 months ago
I had an issue with my low oil pressure for a few months. No one could properly diagnose the issue smh . It really wasn t that hard. Scott checked my oil and had me get an oil change immediately. Problem solved! He s patient, friendly and knowledgeable. Very professional. My car and I will continue stopping by . I kinda want to gatekeep this place to myself lol. Moved here not too long ago ( for the meantime) and it s been hard finding a good knowledgeable mechanic.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  joshua lefrancois
5 months ago
Scott was very helpful with my wife's car and getting it back to a better running condition. Prices were fair and he was very upfront with everything.

  Breana Long
a year ago
If you are looking for a mechanic who is HONEST and reliable, Scott is your guy! I was having a slew of issues with my Dodge and he rushed me in, diagnosed the problem, and fixed my intake manifold leak in no time! I ve been searching for a good and trustworthy mechanic for a very long time and I m grateful to have found Scott s Auto. Come here and you will not be disappointed with the services or quality of work! Thank you, Scott for all you do!!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Battery

  Julian G
a year ago
Called almost every shop to help diagnose and fix a sound from my wheel. No one wanted to touch it because it's a Subaru Domingo JDM not in their systems.Scott was super eager to read my translated service manual, watch any repair videos I could find, and check any parts source I could wrangle up all while calling every place he knew locally. In the end we didn't even need to replace my bearing after he cleaned it up and put my brake drum back together and didn't want to charge me anything even though I took most of his morning. He's also just super nice and good to talk to.Really comforting to have found a knowledgable yet humble honest mechanic in the area. I'd especially trust him with your import that other mechanics shy away from! If Scott is busy try Julio, Woods, and Ole they were the only others that were willing to work on my JDM

  Robert Leon
10 months ago
Had the pleasure of meeting Scott and he helped me out of a rut that i had regarding my car. He s very knowledgeable and kind. Give him a go if you ever need assistance with getting your vehicle back on track

  Alex Carrier
a year ago
5 stars - I could not give Scott a higher review!! I had an incident a week ago, where my car died after a 7 hour drive that morning into the desert. Scott was willing to stay late to diagnose the problem, order me a battery, and install a new belt that broke off. An excellent mechanic, and fantastic customer service. I would highly recommend Scott Auto to anyone who needs works done on their vehicle!Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Aravel Forbes
2 years ago
Scott and his staff were very very helpful and took good care of me and my van when the radiator blew going up the yucca grade. They went out of their way to get me in to the shop safely, and the radiator replaced as soon as could possibly be done. He checked other things to make sure my van was good to continue across the country, and followed up with me for a couple of days to make sure there was no leak. The work has held over time and miles. I appreciate Scott very much.

  Erin Mcdermott
a year ago
I would refer Scott to anyone!! He did a amazing job. I was screwed and didn't know what to do, I called a bunch of other places that weren't even willing to look at my vehicle or if they did they wanted 240! Just for a diagnostic!! I found Scott right before giving up, I had rats eat my wires!! Scott rewired everything and made it all run perfectly!! He even went above and beyond and checked out thhe entire vehcile for anything out of place ot incorrect and aired up my tires!I was genuinely impressed and very grateful for him!!! Now I'm back on the road again!! Thanks Scott!!Service: Electrical

  Ramona Soriano
2 years ago
Buyer beware! Scott has NO INSURANCE. He agreed to work on our car, didn t know what he was doing, and blew up the engine. He won t take accountability for his mistake. I strongly recommend taking your car elsewhere.Checking through these Google reviews, a past employee posted a review with Scott being dishonest with her, who confirms him having no insurance.I bring up insurance because his mistake would be covered. Now we unfortunately have to take him to small claims court.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Carlos R Castro Jr.
2 years ago
I usually work on my own car but I know my limits. So I called on Scott to help replace my brake drums, I found the task intimidating with all the springs and multiple parts. I also had my VVT solenoid gasket replaced as well. Scott took the time to explain the inner workings and he didn t mind me literally looking over his shoulder so I can learn to how to do the work myself in the future. I m certain my Accord will be good for a few years thanks to Scott! Great mechanic! Scott thanks for taking the time answering my questions and for getting my 2007 Accord back on the road.

  Eric Pratt
3 years ago
Scott Auto is the most honest and friendliest auto repair in Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree.We were in a pinch when our 1999 GMC Sierra s fuel pump went out.Everywhere we called be fore we got Scott told us they were booked a week out and we were trying to get home after visiting Joshua Tree NP.We called Scott Auto and he diagnosed the problem over the phone and gave us a quick fix technique that got us into his shop.In the end it was the best mechanic experience I ve every had. His prices were as good as it gets and his honesty and generosity ended up creating a friendship.We will be stopping in to say hi to Scott next time we are in Joshua Tree, even if we don t need a mechanic!Great guy!He was able to bust out a new fuel pump in about 5hrs. And get us rolling back down the road. 8 hrs. Home!Thank you again Scott, your the best!Eric & BronwynServices: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair

  J W
a year ago
Scott was so helpful and genuinely cares about resolving your car concerns. I would highly recommend anyone to him who is looking for a truly good mechanic experience.

  Jason Leichter
3 years ago
I brought over my 2001 Isuzu rodeo to have the air conditioner checked out which has not worked for many years. Scott was busy when I arrived, but stopped immediately what he was doing and fixed my car on the spot. The charge for labor and the refrigerant? $50. I will definitely be returning to Scott Auto for my repairs and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a quality, fair, and honest mechanic.

  Tyler Morfey
2 years ago
I called Scott last minute since I was stuck in my tracks trying to do my suspension on my own. I needed a special tool due to complications with a little bit of rust. Scott was able to fit me in the next day and I even asked if I could help with the job. He was all about it and taught me quite a few things! Everything went smooth with his help and fair pricing all around.Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance

  Alisa T
5 years ago
Our family s over fifteen year old Acura MDX overheated and broke down on a recent weekend trip to Joshua Tree from LA and Scott was the only mechanic that would help us on short notice. He was even willing to work on his day off so that our family could use the car to get back home Sunday night. Scott is very honest, nice, and knowledgeable and skilled when it comes to cars. He really cares about his customers and their cars, and it shows. His prices are also very reasonable. Thanks to Scott, the car has been running great and he even helped teach us some tips about how to take care of the engine and what to look out for. We feel lucky to have found Scott Auto.

  Bethany Horner
2 years ago
Arrived 5:10PM on a Saturday and Scott correctly diagnosed the trouble in minutes (alternator), an issue which had eluded the AAA guy who sold us a battery thinking that's what it was (nope, we lost power on that new battery on the way toward Yucca Valley) plus Scott volunteered that we probably wanted it fixed that day. Given the time of day (closing time) and day of the week Saturday night), we were happily surprised at that news as we were ending a 2000+ mile trip and trying to get back to LA after an exhausting adventure.He made a call and parts arrived from his supplier in 10 minutes, and then he got started, after finishing another repair. In other words he did not start until at least 6PM and then powered through and finished at around 8:30PM.Modern cars are complex and are not mechanic-friendly (cramped quarters with skid plates and other stuff in the way) but his great tools and knowledge plowed through all the obstacles and got our Toyota Tacoma perfect.So I ask, who in their right mind would start a repair at 6pm on a Saturday and plow though until 8:30 PM? Only Scott I am sure. He promised, he delivered, and we had asked for no special favors. Thanks heavens for this outstanding small businessman and 1-man shop. I only wish I lived in Yucca Valley so I could give him ALL my business. He is a rare find, and one we found only by accident and good luck. If you have a chance to use him, I totally recommend him.Service: Electrical repair

  Andrew Garver
3 years ago
I had a travel emergency and Scott & crew got me back on the way. I was passing thru town and broke down. I called every mechanic in town and they were all booked for days. Scott made it clear he was booked, but would take a quick look and advise me what to do. Turns out, it was a simple plastic connection that broke and emptied all my coolant in seconds. A $10 part and $20 in coolant threatened to derail my travel for days. Many thanks to Scott and his team, we were back on our way in no time. Scott and his team are genius and fixed me right up. Thank you 1000 times over you really saved my bacon

  David R
3 years ago
Tried Scott Auto because the usual shop we go to was booked almost three weeks out. He got us in three days later. We originally thought we needed was to replace the fuel pump, or even worse, needing to replace the computer module. Scott ran several tests and figured out it was only a bad connection to the battery which had acid corrosion on the terminals. He cleaned them thoroughly and it totally fixed the problem. Because of Scott s honesty, what could have cost us hundreds of dollars, only cost us 80 bucks! We will be taking our car to him on a regular basis.Services: Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Battery

  S1RL3FTY (Lefty)
4 years ago
Scott looked at my Jeep and went above and beyond to ensure my ride was ready for my trip to Arizona. He has excellent pricing and is willing to work with you to ensure you re getting the most cost effective job done. I would highly recommend Scott to all of my friends and family. Thank you once again for your hard work and helping me out.

  Victoria Ashton
2 years ago
Scott Auto saved me in a crisis moment and I could not recommend this business and owner more for incredible integrity and generosity. I was on a roadtrip, driving through this part of the desert on a record breaking day of 123 degrees. My brand new Mercedes broke down on me due to a fluke / faulty part and I was alone, with my dog and without much cell service.Not only did he diagnostically figure out the issue, instead of charging me for what was still under warranty, he cooled the engine, gave us water and shelter and we were able to get back to a dealership in Palm Springs.No one else helped me that entire day but this man. If you are looking to do good business with a good person, go to Scott Auto.Service: Auto engine diagnostic

  Brian Grasela
a year ago
My alternator went out and everyone was closed in town. The guys at auto zone called him up and he came in on his weekend to help me with my issue. In a matter of an hour problem was solved and i was back on the road. Very professional, knowledgable and friendly guy, i would recommend him to anyone.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance

  Reyna Godoy
3 years ago
While driving through Yucca Valley I drove over a wire that punctured my tire. We called Scott and he immediately headed over to the shop to meet up even though it was late on a Saturday. He was very helpful, knowledgeable and fast and got the tire plugged up and we were off in no time at all. Highly recommend visiting Scott for your car needs.

  TheRrevn57
2 years ago
Saturday evening (May 2021) when My girlfriend and I were driving back to Los Angeles from our vacation, our Toyota completely shut down on the highway and we barley made it to Scott Automotive in Yucca Valley. Unfortunately his shop was closing. We talked to him and he graciously took a look at our truck. After we explained our desperate situation, Scott quickly called the parts shop and replaced our dead alternator. We were on the road again in no time. Poor guy, sorry if we got you in trouble with your wife on Saturday evening. Best wished to you and your family. Scott, you are THE BEST!Service: Electrical

  T F
3 years ago
Scott is the best mechanic in town hands down. I have never had an issue with anything he has fixed. He's worked on all of our cars for years. Very fair priced profesional mechanic:)Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto detailingServices: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto detailing

  Dong Lei
a year ago
Scott so nice he is not only fix your car 1 problem, he just check everything! Really good personality! Also We become friend! I really hope I can comeback and visit him again!Service: ElectricalService: Electrical

  Shawna Farnsworth
4 years ago
Scott is the best mechanic I have ever been to if not for him our family would not be able to make it back home. If there was any way to give them "The Best Mechanic" award and trophy I would. He is the greatest. Thank You.