Precision Automotive - Bakersfield (CA)

5 /5 Corby Garay: Very honest and communicative. No surprises! We’ve used this shop for many years (we keep our vehicles forever!) and have always been very happy with their work. From engines to transmissions!! Bill, Liz & Rob are all to be commended.

5 /5 Ashton VanZant: The guys at Precision Automotive are top notch! Our Ford Econoline had a catastrophic wheel failure about an hour north of Bakersfield in the middle of the night. Had it towed into town and dropped off at Precision Automotive based off their reviews and AAA partnership. When they opened up they got the van in first thing and got to work. We quickly realized that the front spindle was going to need replaced, after a tough time sourcing one we worked together and I grabbed a used one from a junkyard. Once I dropped the part off gave them a couple of hours and the van was ready and back on the road! While these guys specialize in import vehicles they were top notch in fitting my van in, getting it fixed quickly and well, and all at a very reasonable price! While I don’t live in Bakersfield I will definitely add their info to my contacts incase I need work done again! Thanks again guys!

1 /5 rinzler 2400: Went to get my car checked out after it was making some odd noises, ended up getting a quote for parts and labor of ~14k to fix it, which was still going to use very used parts with zero warranty. Took it to get a second opinion and was able to get the exact same work done WITH OEM, never used parts AND a warranty for 7.5k. Also, when I got my car back from them they had managed to mar significant portions of the leather and cloth in my interior with what looks like flat tip screwdrivers and pliers, and broke my shifter assembly, all while trying to claim that the car arrived like that. I had driven the car the day previous, I can confidently say the internals of my shifter were not sheared in half from someone torqueing the shift knob as hard as they could and ruining the leather on it when I was driving it. Going off of the metal tooth marks on the outside and the damage inside, Its extremely clear that someone couldnt figure out how to operate the shifter so they used a tool of some kind to try to tighten it to the point of where they sheared the plastic internals. After taking it to two other mechanics and letting them independently investigate it, they both came to the same conclusion without me ever saying the idea out loud. Take it how you will. To top it off, when I went to go pickup it up, I went to my car in their lot (without my key, they had it) and went to open the door to get some things out of my car (forgetting that I didnt have my key) and it turned out that my car had just been unlocked in their parking lot for who knows how long WITH the key still in the ignition, causing the battery to die... What was strange though is that the two individuals who I talked with at the shop were extremely nice, seemed well informed, and gave me updates about the vehicle as it was evaluated. They seemed like they were doing a genuinely decent job, short of the quotes that I was given (which may have come from a finance department, Im unsure. They either came up with the quotes or just relayed them to me.) I dont know if the individuals who were working on my car were new employees, incompetent, or both, but after seeing how they treated my car and the absolutely insane quotes that they gave me, Id sooner rather take it to the homeless guy that hangs out at the OReillys around the corner for work on it than come here again.

5 /5 Joe Garcia: My cars passenger side floor well was wet. I had been told it was most likely the heater core, around $2K. Unfortunately, the mechanic I typically take my car to had received a negative review in the prior weeks. Im sure many of you have experienced that dreaded feeling. After looking at google reviews for an hour, decided to stop by Precision Automotive. I met Rob and after describing the issue, mentioned the heater core but then said it could be the drains. He invited me to have a cup of coffee, a seat there in the waiting room, and to keep an eye for dripping water after they lifted the car. Sure enough, water dripped. The technician removed the rubber caps that were causing condensate to accumulate and spill into the cabin. Rob, thank you for being honest. Even though you cant control what is going on with cars, the issue was simple to fix, and you didnt add any unnecessary repair costs. I appreciate the heads up on the valve cover and rear coupling. Ill be back for the regular maintenance on these and other items. To the readers, hope my review will help you see this business is top-notch. Thanks

5 /5 Ali Riggs: In the late afternoon on a Sunday, my motorcycle got a flat tire at the foot of the Grapevine headed home from a road trip. Scott was the ONLY tow truck driver in the area that did not decline AAAs request for a tow, and he is my hero! He was friendly and efficient through the entire process of loading. I felt confident my bike was in good hands, and am SO thankful for his help getting my bike home safe.

5 /5 Joe Garcia: My cars passenger side floor well was wet. I had been told it was most likely the heater core, around $2K. Unfortunately, the mechanic I typically take my car to had received a negative review in the prior weeks. Im sure many of you have experienced that dreaded feeling. After looking at google reviews for an hour, decided to stop by Precision Automotive. I met Rob and after describing the issue, mentioned the heater core but then said it could be the drains. He invited me to have a cup of coffee, a seat there in the waiting room, and to keep an eye for dripping water after they lifted the car. Sure enough, water dripped. The technician removed the rubber caps that were causing condensate to accumulate and spill into the cabin. Rob, thank you for being honest. Even though you cant control what is going on with cars, the issue was simple to fix, and you didnt add any unnecessary repair costs. I appreciate the heads up on the valve cover and rear coupling. Ill be back for the regular maintenance on these and other items. To the readers, hope my review will help you see this business is top-notch. Thanks

5 /5 Ali Riggs: In the late afternoon on a Sunday, my motorcycle got a flat tire at the foot of the Grapevine headed home from a road trip. Scott was the ONLY tow truck driver in the area that did not decline AAAs request for a tow, and he is my hero! He was friendly and efficient through the entire process of loading. I felt confident my bike was in good hands, and am SO thankful for his help getting my bike home safe.

1 /5 rinzler 2400: Went to get my car checked out after it was making some odd noises, ended up getting a quote for parts and labor of ~14k to fix it, which was still going to use very used parts with zero warranty. Took it to get a second opinion and was able to get the exact same work done WITH OEM, never used parts AND a warranty for 7.5k. Also, when I got my car back from them they had managed to mar significant portions of the leather and cloth in my interior with what looks like flat tip screwdrivers and pliers, and broke my shifter assembly, all while trying to claim that the car arrived like that. I had driven the car the day previous, I can confidently say the internals of my shifter were not sheared in half from someone torqueing the shift knob as hard as they could and ruining the leather on it when I was driving it. Going off of the metal tooth marks on the outside and the damage inside, Its extremely clear that someone couldnt figure out how to operate the shifter so they used a tool of some kind to try to tighten it to the point of where they sheared the plastic internals. After taking it to two other mechanics and letting them independently investigate it, they both came to the same conclusion without me ever saying the idea out loud. Take it how you will. To top it off, when I went to go pickup it up, I went to my car in their lot (without my key, they had it) and went to open the door to get some things out of my car (forgetting that I didnt have my key) and it turned out that my car had just been unlocked in their parking lot for who knows how long WITH the key still in the ignition, causing the battery to die... What was strange though is that the two individuals who I talked with at the shop were extremely nice, seemed well informed, and gave me updates about the vehicle as it was evaluated. They seemed like they were doing a genuinely decent job, short of the quotes that I was given (which may have come from a finance department, Im unsure. They either came up with the quotes or just relayed them to me.) I dont know if the individuals who were working on my car were new employees, incompetent, or both, but after seeing how they treated my car and the absolutely insane quotes that they gave me, Id sooner rather take it to the homeless guy that hangs out at the OReillys around the corner for work on it than come here again.

5 /5 Ashton VanZant: The guys at Precision Automotive are top notch! Our Ford Econoline had a catastrophic wheel failure about an hour north of Bakersfield in the middle of the night. Had it towed into town and dropped off at Precision Automotive based off their reviews and AAA partnership. When they opened up they got the van in first thing and got to work. We quickly realized that the front spindle was going to need replaced, after a tough time sourcing one we worked together and I grabbed a used one from a junkyard. Once I dropped the part off gave them a couple of hours and the van was ready and back on the road! While these guys specialize in import vehicles they were top notch in fitting my van in, getting it fixed quickly and well, and all at a very reasonable price! While I don’t live in Bakersfield I will definitely add their info to my contacts incase I need work done again! Thanks again guys!

5 /5 Corby Garay: Very honest and communicative. No surprises! We’ve used this shop for many years (we keep our vehicles forever!) and have always been very happy with their work. From engines to transmissions!! Bill, Liz & Rob are all to be commended.