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December 2023 by Scott Barnes
I used Javier Auto to replace the engine in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. I had bought a new engine that needed to be swapped out. Javier did a really poor job. He did not replace any gaskets and the car leaked oil all the way to the dealership in San Luis Obisbo where I had to pay them to do the job correctly. Javier would not return any of my money for the botched job he did. I wouldn't let the guy change a fuse... he's a crook. Beware!!
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November 2023 by Peter Reilly
Javier is fantastic! Highly recommended. Super friendly and great follow through and follow-up. He even took care of me on a Sunday. Maybe he can for you as well!
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June 2023 by Denise Diaz
Javier & family saved our bacon. Same day alt. replace & oil change to boot! Beyond the norm in auto service, fantastic job less $ than dealership.GraciasServices: Electrical
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June 2023 by Adam Richardson
Managed to hit a rock on Highway 1 just north of Cambria and bulged the front tyre.Looked online and saw this place so I decided to chance my arm and popped in to see if they could help. Even though I was unannounced they dropped what they were doing and swapped the tyre out for the spare and even gave a restaurant recommendation as well as good conversation whilst they finished up!Great to see places that still offer good customer service! Very much recommended if you are in need of a garage in the area!
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May 2023 by Bianca Rodriguez
I was having an issue with an emergency parking brake while on vacation and spoke to javier and his wife on a Friday afternoon, they were kind enough to give me a number to a nearby towing company to have my car towed to their yard to get worked on the following morning. I spoke to the towing company, and they also arranged for me to call them the following morning and that they'll get the car towed to Javiers shop as they were neighbors. I called the following morning to both companies, and neither one answered. I decided to drive the car over to the shop with a messed up caliber and slightly smoking rear brake to find that they were not open and not answering their phones. I waited about an hour outside and continued to call, and there was no answer. Another couple showed up while I was there and were experiencing the same thing, except Javier had their vehicle and were told to pick it up that morning. Unfortunately, they were also on vacation and were waiting to check out of their hotel or have to book another night to wait for javier. I left my car parked outside the shop all day and received no call back from the auto shop or the towing company. I had to get someone to pick me up from 3 hours away, then 3 hours home, pick up my truck, and trailer drive back to cambria and another 3 hours home. It would've been okay if Javier and his wife had said no from the get-go, and I would completely understand if they had an emergency or something, however, they knew they had out of towers waiting around with no transportation, a phone call could have been suffice.
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September 2022 by Yash Shah
At first I wasnt sure if Javiar is going to help me fix my tire, but I was really glad when he agreed to see me at very late hour to chrck my car. Although the tire damage was beyond repair, he managed to temporarily fix it giving me another day to drive and I managed to get proper help. Thank you Javiar! And Sorry for all the trouble late night.
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August 2022 by L Q
Javier was closing in 3 minutes, and I was a mile away. Javier was kind enough to stay open and repair my tire. His card machine was down, and he was okay with me returning to pay in cash next day. Now that is the service my parents use to experience in times past. Tire repaired, loyal customer earned. Will always use him in the event that I ever have auto issues in a Cambria again. Thank you Javier!
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August 2022 by Denise M
I am so grateful for this mechanic shop. My battery died on a trail and it was a Sunday afternoon but he took my car right away and made sure it was able to get right back on the road. It was in a beautiful little area in Cambria.
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July 2022 by Ruby Flores
This mechanic worked during the holiday weekend. Brought the truck to our hotel when he was done. I highly recommend him. ? truck running excellent ? thank you Javier. ?
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June 2022 by Guadalupe Perez
Super helpful! Drove out to where my car broke down and helped us get to the shop so he can do his thing. He also helped us in a timely manner knowing we had a long way back home. Overall, great funny guy and his son was helpful and friendly too!
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June 2022 by Alice Wilkerson
Driving down to Cambria from Santa Cruz the covering of the undercarriage of my car came loose and made a horrible slapping sound at speeds over 50 mph. A simple fix but I can’t do it!! I called the number listed for Javier the next morning and he met me at his shop and repaired my car within the hour. I was extremely happy to have found him and be helped in a kindly and timely manner. He’s the best.Service: Auto maintenance
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June 2022 by Jack Lavitz
Javi and Javier were literal lifesavers. My car stalled on RT1 and luckily I was able to make it the 7min drive to Javiers. They got to my car ASAP and spent hours, and I mean hours, working on a hard job replacing and flushing my transmission fluid as well as fixing a leak in the pan, surrounded by years and years of rust. Other mechanics in LA didn't want to touch or try it, but Javier and Javi spent 12+ hours working to make sure it was fixed right. I really appreciate them and they were so chill and fun to work with. Cambria is lucky to have them around!Services: Transmission
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March 2022 by T. & C. Beal
Javier Auto Repair on Bridge Street in Cambria provided a front brake line replacement due to corrosion and a break in the line. As a first-time customer, they provided professional service in a friendly manner. The repair was completed within two days, and the vehicle was picked up on a Saturday. It's always nice to be able to support a local family operated business which services locals as well as those just passing through.Service: Brakes
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March 2022 by Morgan Murphey
My Family and I were passing through San Simeon area from Big Sur with San Diego as our home destination in our 1995 F-250 7.3 diesel truck w/ 1960 Holiday cabover on it and out of nowhere the engine cut out and we were stuck on the side of the road in a desolate area. To make matters worse; Triple A wouldn't tow us due to the cabover camper on the truck (I was not aware I had to change my coverage w/them for assistance) AND there was no private towing companies in the area with a big enough tow truck to get us into town. We were approximately 12-14 miles north from Cambria. So I found Javiers Shop to see if they had any ideas for towing/diesel help and thats when I was greeted by his son who was an absolute pleasure speaking to over the phone, calm, informative and helpful - I told them our dilemma and they generously offered to drive out (despite it being about an hour before they were scheduled to close) and take a look to see what they could do to fix it. Javier drove out in less than 30 minutes and was great with his approach ensured all the basics were working and methodically began to pinpoint the problem. However it was late and weather got worse, we had a toddler that needed a better/safer situation at a motel and he needed more tools so we all decided that we would address the issue the following day. Javier was even kind enough to drive us into town to our motel and even offering up places to eat along the way.The Next day Javier called us to check in - as I was still waiting to hear back from a towing company - who did finally agree but told me it would not be until much later in the day - I informed Javier of this and he said no problem- that he and his son would go out to the truck remotely again so he picked me up and we went out there. That day he found the problem and fixed it - a faulty fuel pump that had shorted out due to an electrical issue that I thought might be happening myself but could never pin point it, and an alternator that was overcharging the system - all in all he and his son worked from sun up to sun down for us - they both had such great communication with us the entire time and eventually after a tricky couple days we were on our way down the coast and safely back home.I know this is lengthy review - this also our first time writing a review on any social media platform because personally we like voting with our dollar and if its a good business we return however in this case we obviously dont live there and we arent trying to break down anytime soon! That said, we felt compelled to let anyone know that needs to here it how impressed and thankful we were for Javier and his son's hard-work, honesty and kindness. They are truly great people and we are thankful they were there to help.
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March 2022 by james henning
Javier Jr. and Javier Sr. provided outstanding proffesional service in replacing a radiator coolant sensor at a moments notice.. In a couple of weeks thereafter the water pump and belt in our 2014 GMC Acadia was replaced on a Sunday for a reasonable price. We are vacationing from Arizona in Cambria for about a month. Thanks for the small town hospitality and superior customer service!!!
