Miller’s 76

The best auto service org ever, John is honest, funny and cares about every customers outcome! All the employees have a strong work ethic and major expertise. As a woman I feel safe coming here and know they will do what is needed at a fair price to ensure my road safety! Rock on guys with your great selves!!!

Pulled in for gas and a guy came out and cleaned our windshield. We didn’t pull in the full service side so we were confused. He said «don’t worry this is normal» and was otherwise very friendly. …taking care of your customers just because… refreshing! :)

I’ve trusted my cars with Millers since they use to come out and greet you at the pump to check your fluid levels and wash your windows. That was many years ago. Now, well established with ASE Certified mechanics, trusting Millers to work on my car is just a no– brainier.
The staff is always honest and trustworthy.
My current car is a SAAB, and it’s very difficult to work on and requires specialized tools and equipment I know they have. Getting parts for my SAAB is a problem. So if I need something, I always call Millers first.
Every job they have done for me in the last 40 years has been complaint free and done right.
They’ve become so trusted that they can get booked up for days on major repairs. But the wait, if any, is worth the time and savings.

Great service at very fair prices. Called in to get my left front axle changed. I was quoted for $ 600 at other places and was told there would be a wait because parts need to be ordered. However, when I called here on a Saturday morning they told me they can order the part and can get me in a few hours. I get there and they quickly help me. It did not take long to fix my car and the price was only $ 200.

Friendly service at this gas station. It was a pit stop on our way to San Francisco. Normally I don’t think reviews are necessary but j thought it was cool that Dan cleaned our windshield, just because. You don’t find customer service like that everywhere these days.

Always a good experience at this 76 station. I was there today for a smog check and will be back again in a few days for an oil change and tire rotation. They are always incredible nice and helpful. On top of that, I completely trust them with the care of my vehicle. Thanks again guys!

Always always a wonderful example of what this sort of business should be. They always take good care of my little MR2 and couldn’t be nicer or more reasonably priced– the staff explains things well and they will give you no monkey business like many car repair places will

Excellent, friendly, and professional customer service! Stopped by to ask about an appt for smog check, and they got me in immediately. Even offered a free beverage as I waited! The staff was awesome! I was in and out, and on my way to work within 15 minutes! Fantastic!

Always fast service at the pump. windows washed before I can fill the tank!

Went in for oil change a week or two ago. Oil change went fine as usual, guy at counter tells me that they found multiple issues. First a broken motor mount, second worn front brake pads and third bad gaskets/​leaks in multiple locations. Total coming to $ 380 with parts and labor. Decided to hold off and take car to mechanic that does all my work normally. He tells me the brakes are fine (still have more than ¾ life left) and the motor mounts have nothing wrong with them whatsoever. He replace the gaskets (which totaled $ 20) I was shocked to learn that Miller 76 which seems very respectable and reputable would lie so blatantly. It is disappointing that they tried to pull a fast one. I would never go back for anything more than an oil change or smog.

Always amazing service when getting gas. They come out smiling and clean my windshield and ask about my day. Always a positive experience.

After another smog check station refused to honor their coupon because our vehicle was «being transferred from out of state» Miller’s took care of us. Honored their coupon, got the work done in a timely manner and were fair. If a place does not take advantage of single women, it is a place to be trusted. I believe their integrity is beyond reproach. I do most of my own work but when I cannot, I will take our vehicles there.

These guys are AMAZING! I am vacationing here and my check engine light came on. They checked it for FREE and made sure I was good to go on my way. Highly recommend!

I used this location for an oil change which also turned into a cabin air filter change.
Prompt service, courteous, competitive pricing. Didn’t push additional services or upgrades down my throat either. I’ll be back.

These guys don’t beat around the bush about your car and try to do what’s best instead of scam you out of cash, they are a great friendly crew and that’s the only place I’ve had my cars worked on… Gas is cheaper elsewhere but mechanic wise is one of the best around

I had a negative encounter at this Miller’s location that I’d like to share in hopes of sparing others a similar experience. To be fair, I made the classic mistake of not asking if there was a charge to check the battery and how much the total would be ahead of time.
I brought my car here recently after requiring a jump-​start. I did a quick search from my phone, found Miller’s very close by, and was happy to make it there without the car dying again. They quickly determined that I did in fact need a new battery and produced a work order for the battery plus labor totaling almost $ 200. I haven’t bought a car battery in years and had no idea if this was a fair price or not, so I did some quick research, called another shop, and was quoted a significantly lower price.
I went back to the counter, politely explained that I could not afford their price, and was about to leave when the guy behind the counter very condescendingly informed me that before I could leave, they would first have to charge me for checking the battery. I opted to stay and have them install the battery — I felt pressured, trapped and I had no idea how much they planned to charge me for the battery check. I sat down in tears. One of the guys came and whispered in my ear (because I was on the phone), «we’re going to knock $ 10 off the price of the battery,» in the same condescending tone.
Overall, it was a very awkward and uncomfortable 1.5 hours I spent in their tiny waiting room. I’m not sure what the moral of my story is, other than to be careful when dealing with this business and to get all the details up front.

Back in the olden days of my youth, I used to fix my own car for just about anything that went wrong. Today, it’s a different and more complicated story. This is an honest, trustworthy, and competent auto repair shop. They don’t load you up. They are straight about what must be corrected now and what can wait. Their prices are fair and they shop around for things like parts (even used collector car parts) and tires for the best price for you. If you have to wait a day or two to schedule for minor repairs, etc. because they are busy, it’s for a reason. They are worth it!

These guys are awesome!!! I needed to get my Volvo V70 smogged at short notice on a Saturday morning (on Fourth of July Weekend – 7/​5/​14 actually). My quest seemed impossible, yet these guys were not only open, but were very friendly and fast.
But seriously, if you have more money and you just want the smog check done quick these guys are the best. For 99% of average drivers, this is probably the place you’ve been dreaming about.
There are only 2 drawbacks the way I see it. Now this is not to count against them, just their policy and cost of business at such a choice location, I imagine.
First off: the price. There is no way I would have gone there if I had time to shop around. This smog check was almost $ 60 out-​the-​door.
The second is simply a caution: If you suspect you’re car might not pass the smog DON’T take it to Miller’s 76. They don’t run a pre-​test (unless you ask for it). It cost’s more (I think they said about double, so probably, like $ 100 total) to have a pre-​test done followed by the real thing. If you chance the actual smog test and fail you may be screwed. In that case, try taking it to «Hardy’s» (Shell on Grand). He’s cool enough about it it, so it shouldn’t cost any more. (I don’t know if it’s an official «pre-​test” – I don’t know if that’s what it’s called, but he can check to make sure it will pass before he runs the data to Sacramento.)
A bit of perspective/​history. First off I was born/​raised in the area (AG). I usually go to the aforementioned Hardy at the Shell station at Grand Ave. and hwy 101. He’s great (not the cheapest, but very good) and is slightly cheaper (than Miller’s 76). (A bonus: that Shell gas station is owned by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian – the only honest politician who cares about this county, so I like to support him when I can.)
BUT, it usually takes a few days to get in on appointment.
Once I cheaped out and disloyally went to Central Coast Custom in Grover. That guy screwed up by entering the wrong mileage on my smog certificate. I won’t go there again. He was cool about it though… made a correction/​note on my receipt.
I could have just said: Miller’s 76 is great!!! That about sums it up.

One of the few gas stations with full-​service. Even if you do self-​serve they still come out to wipe out front windshield for you. Great service!
Conveniently located near the outlets.

(Deep breath)…
A couple of things before the update…
1) I take full responsibility for the end result. Ultimately, it was my daughter’s (lack of) action that caused this.
2) I still like the owner a lot. Really good guy.
So while spending crazy money to fix an issue with the ignition in my daughter’s Saturn (A story in itself), I decided to have the car tuned up while it was there.
Fast forward a few weeks and her car started making a horrible sound. She brought it back to Miller’s and the engine didn’t have a drop of oil in it. There were no leaks.
I started lecturing her about maintaining her car. She took responsibility, but added that she assumed a tune up entailed changing, or at least, checking the fluids.
I went to two local repair places. They said that although changing fluids is not a part of a tune up, checking the fluids certainly is.
I went back to Miller’s and spoke with the guy at the register that’s always there. I told him my story and asked if checking fluids is part of Miller’s policy for tune ups. He said «No».
So again… ultimately our fault. After spending a large sum on the ignition issue, tune up etc, I ended up having to sell it to a scrap yard for $ 350.
Just be aware… Miller’s does not check fluids as part of their tune up.