California Auto Works, LLC

I took my car to Alex about a week ago. One of the best mechanics I’ve ever been to. He took the time to check what’s wrong with my car and got back to me with a fair estimate and price for labor. I recommend California Auto works to anyone looking for a FAIR price and a good family business.
Anyone telling you otherwise is just looking for a cheap deal versus good honest work.

BEWARE!!!
I took my car to Alex at California Auto Works and he told me I had a handful of problems with my car. He «guaranteed me» he knew what it was rattling off a list of things with repairs costing over $ 700! I don’t know a lot about cars but I knew his diagnosis didn’t sound right! SO, I took my car to Howard Ave. Radiator and they showed me in about 2 minutes what the problem was and fixed it the next day for $ 139! Walla… the noise is gone and I saved a ton of money!
BEWARE!!! DON’T GO TO CALIFORNIA AUTO WORKS UNLESS YOU HAVE MONEY TO THROW AWAY AND YOU LIKE BEING LIED TO!

I am surprised they don’t have more positive reviews, and are unknown on Unilocal.I had a major ding on the passenger side front and rear doors on our bright red colored Acura. Given it’s a relatively new car and a rare and bright color, I wanted to make sure i took it to the right shop and I did not want the ding to shoot up my insurance.
I went to a bunch of body shops and every single one of them suggested replacing the door, even when it was obvious that there was no real damage to the door other than paint damage.
Alex was the only one who was honest and straightforward in his estimates — he told me he would not replace the door, and it was not required, and he fixed that scratch as well as all the minor scratches around the car, and detailed it, bringing it back to new. A lot more than he promised he would do, although he did raise the initial estimate by $ 100, but I was more than happy paying for it :)
Finally, an honest and reliable mechanic. Would highly recommend for any body work on the car.

Tommy and Alex are the best! If you are looking for a good mechanic who is honest, friendly and will give you a good price without worrying if they are going to rip you off, then this is where you should take all your auto repairs
Its family owned and they do a REALLY good job quickly and affordably. Glad I found these guys :)

My wife’s family has been going to Alex and Tommy for over 15 years, and since we’ve been married, we take our cars to them without hesitation — they are fantastic. Honest, personable, efficient, and effective. Great value compared to the super high prices dealerships charge — AND feels right supporting a family «main street» business who stand behind their work (rather than hiding behind levels of management bureaucracy when something goes wrong or isn’t fixed right — been there and done that at large dealership shops).
Bottom Line: Be smart with your hard earned money, they are great!

It is so hard to find a good and honest mechanic these days. I’ve finally found one. Alex and Tommy are amazing! My Toyota had a problem starting so I took it to Alex who was recommended by my AAA source. Am I glad I did. I called around other places like M&R Automotive and Menlo Atherton Shell – almost $ 200 for the diagnostic!!! CA Auto Works did it for FREE! They found out that my idle control valve was faulty. What would have been upwards of $ 800 for repairs cost me $ 120. Alex spent an extra hour on labor to get it right and he didn’t charge me for it!!! That’s unheard of. If you’re looking for a good and honest mechanic then you ABSOLUTELY have to come here.

This review is long overdue.
Alex and Tommy have been taking care of my van and my car for five years.
Everything they have done has been perfect, on time and received and delivered with gracious courtesy.
Their charges are very reasonable and their services are very professional and reliable.
I highly recommend California Auto Works!

Alex is a great mechanic!

Alex is an honest and skilled mechanic. And Tommy (Alex’s son) is a great guy to deal with. Keep up the great work!
Philippe

I highly recommend this shop! They are extremely nice and personable; they always ask how I am and remember what I tell them. I always feel like I get my money’s worth. I even considered towing my car from Stockton when it broke down to them rather than use a local company.
They really do quality work, they save you money when they can, and they make me feel like I am a valued customer.
I might take off a half a star only because it is hard to understand the father at times. lol