California Automotive Repair - Richmond (CA)

Jessica Hassan I highly recommend this body shop! Andy and his team are amazing, great at their craft and customer service. They take pride in their work and took great care of my car and even rushed parts in to get it fixed as fast as possible since I didn’t have a rental. So thoughtful.

Jesse Mills I had a grinding noise in the front end. Turned out it was the wheel bearing. They replaced it and checked everything else before leaving. Happy with the service.

kerry clark Superb and fast service. I am very pleased and will be using them again.

Nicholas Navarro This place is awesome! Professional and very friendly. You can tell they care about customers and they are affordable too. Kieran helped me out and was exceptional. Will definitely come back.

Roger Taranto Precision is the best. Ive been going since Ken ran the place and when Luis took over, it got even better. They do good work, charge reasonable rates, and even teach me how to do simple stuff myself. They dont try to get me to do unnecessary work, and I trust them completely on the work they say is required.

Chuck Goettsche Ive never written a single review before. I guess it takes a lot to impress me. Well, I got to say I am very, very impressed with Magallanes Auto Repair. I needed to replace the engine on my 1997 Toyota T-100 Pickup truck. This was a big decision for me, to invest so much in a 28-year-old truck, but if you know trucks, you know this is a special truck. Having lived in California for 50 years, I discussed this repair with two of my former favorite mechanics, and on the basis of a recommendation from AAA, I talked to Magallanes. The shop manager and the front office staff treated me with respect and extreme patience as I had many, many questions about the scope of this project. My confidence in their competence grew as I learned they had been in business for decades and I appreciated that most of the workers were mature (like me) and for example I was told the mechanic who would be working on my truck had been doing this work for 40 years. Well, after much careful thought, they got the job. I can honestly say it was one of the better decisions Ive made in my life. Throughout the project, the front office kept me informed at each step of the way. As long as I was replacing the engine, I wanted to make everything right with the truck so I added service items and new front brakes. When the work was complete and I went to pick up my truck, I was delighted to learn the work came in $200 under the estimate. Not only was the work done on budget in a timely fashion, but they did extra work. It was the little things...the handbrake was adjusted, a tail light was replaced, a future likely problem with the mechanical linkage of the clutch pedal was repaired - everything was improved while my truck was in their care. If youve read this far, youre youre getting the idea that I love my truck, and I do, but I also love the people at Magallanes. Whether its routine service or a major repair I strongly recommend that you go talk to these people. Talk to Adriana or Juana in the front office, talk to Alberto the shop manager and Im sure you will come away with the feeling of confidence and trust that made me choose them for my big repair. Tell them Chuck with the T100 sent ya.

Amanda Stewart I was in a MAYDAY situation not only recently when I learned my catalytic converter was stolen out my driveway and they sawed off what they wanted, I was STRESSED etc. FRIENDS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE TO PUT MY STRESSES AT EASE! They’re 100% reliable , dependable and MORE IMPORTANTLY AFFORDABLE!!!! NO NEED TO LOOK FURTHER!!! Call them and you will be happy with the price and work that is done on your car!!!

Francisco Padilla One of the best, if not the best mechanic, but most importantly, extremely honest with more than 20 diplomas on mechanical education See the pictures of what his working on for me

Gene Robinson Great automotive service and repairs a really go to shop. I have 2 early 20s Chevy work trucks, 1 Chevy SUV 1 Honda EX I take there. What I like best about Eric if it something does not do he will up front honestly let you. I do find this outstanding.