Import Auto Service

These guys were the only ones out of the three well reviewed car repair shops in town that offered to rebuild rather than replace my starter. They saved me over $ 300 and the work was done quickly. In and out in one day.
Thanks for being high quality with integrity and most importantly, honest.

You never know what to expect when you go to a new mechanic but these guys are great!
Friendly, efficient, and very trustworthy.
They went through my entire Toyota to make sure it was in good running condition, suggested a few items to repair in the future but no pressure to fix them now.
My new go to shop for sure!

HONEST, EXCELLENT MECHANICS! Our car overheated on the way to Grass Valley and we knew it could be anything between a blown head gasket and a cracked hose. But who knew? Our host recommended Anton and Nate at Import Auto Service. She said we could trust them. And, boy was she right. These guys were amazing. They went the extra mile and kept the cost very reasonable. They also told us how we could fix one of the problems ourselves. We feel amazingly lucky to have found them. They solved our problem and restored our faith!

Went to Anton because a buyer for my car wanted it inspected I suggested Import Auto Service because of his knowledge and great service. Great shop. Will be going back

I can not recommend Import Auto enough. I’d give them 6 stars if I could. Nate and Anton are absolute pros and always deliver great service and good prices. Last year, they checked out 2 different used vehicles I was looking to purchase and didn’t charge me a dime. Yesterday, I had my wife’s Honda CRV delivered to their lot after hours. They called me at 9am today and already had the problem diagnosed with repairs almost complete. These guys are the best.

I am from out of town and was looking to buy a 1992 toyota MR2 turbo and Anton was extremely helpful in getting me the information I needed before my purchace. Staff was very friendly and professional. I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for an honest mechanic.

I hate buying used cars for all of the same reasons everyone else hates it. One of the biggies is that you’re supposed to research the car and then have it checked by «your mechanic». That is so difficult for so many reasons. Often, you aren’t buying the used car anywhere near your mechanic. In addition, the used car buying process moves quickly and the odds of your mechanic being available at the spur of the moment are slim, if you even have a trusted mechanic. My most recent used car purchase for my daughter to take to college was an hour and a half from my home and I had no mechanic that I knew to check the car out before buying it. The whole process moved quickly, so I looked at Unilocal to check for a well-​reviewed auto repair shop in Grass Valley where the car’s owner lived. I found Import Auto Service who had excellent reviews. I took the chance of calling to see if they could take a look at the car in a few hours. Nate called me back and said he could take a look that afternoon. Yay!!! He took the car for a test drive, put it up on the rack and checked it all out. He talked to me about his findings and gave me a printout of the results with things to get checked out or fixed. When I tried to pay him, he said the first one was free. I told him that although I would absolutely use him again, I lived so far away that I wouldn’t be able to and really wanted to pay him for his help. He insisted on not charging me. I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon Nate and his shop to help us make an important decision that affects our daughter’s safety. Thank you!

My wife and I moved back to the Grass Valley area about a year ago. We were referred to Anton and Nate by a friend. We have brought both my BMW and my wife’s Toyota to Import Auto Service multiple times since we’ve been back. Nate and Anton have taken great care of us. They are fairly priced and offer terrific service. So far they have delivered all the work they have done to our vehicles at or below the estimate. Which is important to me. Honesty.
They are competent, on time and honest businessmen. That works for me.
GREAT AUTO SHOP!

I cannot say enough positive comments about this place! They are honest, reliable, costs was less than quoted, freindly etc.!! I would highly recommend this shop to anyone for their car care needs!!! I am a very happy customer! I trust these folks! I will bring my vehicle here in the future!

I’m in the middle of a purchase for a 1990 4Runner with 330,000+ miles on it and wanted to take it to a local mechanic in Grass Valley where the truck is located. These were the first and only shop I called. What impressed me most was upon telling them what I was going to be undertaking they were very passionate and enthusiastic about 4Runners. They also charged a very fair price for the service I called them for and they went above and beyond my expectation by including a full pre-​purchase inspection. Now I’m just hoping they can refer me to a good place here in the Sacramento area…

Word of mouth is EVERYTHING in this place and if a business is still around
after a few years, it’s because they are doing something right. Take this as a good and very important sign. Businesses here come and go like dust. In fact it’s ridiculous to be honest. The business turnover in W. Nevada County is constant.
I first went to Jack ten years ago after asking around and I still go there.
Anton does not mince words and will tell you how it is. Dealing with you honestly and fairly is more important to them then schmoozing you. You will not get superficial
clap trap from these guys. They just tell you how it is. (And don’t get Anton started on Toyotas! This is all he drives and he will not waste time telling you why!).
If you want no frills, no b.s. but competent mechanics/​service, go here. If you want free popcorn, t.v. a fancy waiting room, etc. go somewhere else. These guys provide service with the things that really matter – competently fixing your car.

These guys are top notch. The work is a little bit pricey relative to other shops, but in my opinion it’s worth it, because you get it paid back in honesty — they’ll never sell you something you don’t need. Even so, the quotes for work they provide are always spot on, and if they are unsure about what something will cost they always spell it out line by line of what you are paying for once they get it figured out.

I love this place! Anton has been taken care of my cars for years. He is the most honest mechanic I have ever met and his prices will beat anyone in town. I never ever question it if he tells me something needs to be done because he never adds on things to make a buck. He goes the extra mile for his customers and since he and Nate bought Jack out the service is better than ever!

I have to say there are a lot of services out there they try and rip you off. This is not one of them. Anton is as honest and decent as a businessman and he is a mechanic. I don’t spread the word about many places but this is definitely as good as you’re going to find.

We have taken our Honda here twice over the last year. They are honest guys and didn’t charge us for anything that wasn’t absolutely necessary. The follow up maintenance has been easy. Highly recommend!

Change of ownership in the last few months (sort of). Anthony has taken over the biz from Jack and is continuing on with honest work as before. Anthony worked here for at least 15 years alongside Jack. Jack retired in 2011 and Anthony took over the garage with a new partner. Just had my old car in for service and they are just as honest and up front as they always have been. Won’t be going anywhere else.

This is our favorite mechanic; they are honest, fast, do a quality job, and give you professional assessment of what needs to be done or what can wait. I’m really glad to have found a mechanic to stick with.

Been going here for several years. These guys are professional, skilled and honest. I’ve had many experiences when I’ve thought I needed «X» and they checked it out and told me to wait. They use quality parts and give you good value for your dollar. Jack and his crew are the best mechanics I’ve had, and I’m OLD.