Barber's Shop Automotive

Jul 21, 2024

I have been coming to Sonny for several years with various cars. I trust the work they do here as well as them, 100% they are honest and don't try to force unneeded repairs to your vehicle. They treat you like family. I highly recommend this place if you need car repairs.

May 21, 2024

Sonny just completed major clutch and transmission work on our ‘87 Alfa Quadrifoglio and did it in a timely and professional manner. We had to travel from Reno since we could find no shops here to do the work but the trip and expense were worthwhile and the car shifts better than it has in decades! Thanks Sonny!

Dec 21, 2023

Sonny is the best! Honest, thorough and very kind. He’s one of those mechanics who take the time to explain the work they do, which I appreciate.

Nov 21, 2022

Could not be happier with the level of service Barber's Shop Auto provides. Honest dependable auto repair is always hard to find that's why Barber's is so refreshing!!!! Great Alfa shop and super stoked on that.

Nov 21, 2020

Sonny and Frank are extremely trustworthy and kind, and they actually take the time to explain to you what's going on! They're always giving tips and really good advice. Another mechanic recommended them to me when he couldn't work on my Volvo because it was too old, and I'm so thankful he pointed me in their direction! I don't have the Volvo anymore but I come to them for any car questions or needs that I have, they're really really awesome, I can't recommend them enough!

Nov 21, 2020

I have a 1985 Alpha and was so happy to get her back running like a rock star. Fair rates and great service were a plus! I’m looking forward to keeping this gem running for a long time coming!

Nov 21, 2019

Wow! Just spoke to Sonny on the phone for some advice about buying a used Volvo S80 with Engine Light Service Required. Let’s just say that my call to him was the best decision I’ve made today! He’s very informative and detailed to the answer I need. I would definitely go to him if I ever get a Volvo in the future!! Thanks So much for all the good advices and information you’ve given me!!!

Nov 21, 2018

First time using this shop on my 2011 Volvo c70. Great customer service. Owner was honest and the price was fair. Can't expect anything more. Will go back again.

Nov 21, 2018

Great Guys. Super knowledgeable about the "old ones"

Nov 21, 2018

Great place -- super honest owner and very prompt services.

Nov 21, 2018

Finally acquired my dream — a 1965 Falcon Ranchero. I chose Barber Shop Automotive because I’d read good things about the work done be there. I was hoping they could recommend a shop where I could take my ‘Chero. To my surprise, Frank said THEY could fix it and would be happy to do it. Sonny and Frank treated me like an old friend and assured me they could rebuild my carb, and they were honored to have my baby’s carcentrusted to them. When they called the next day to tell me it was finished, I was surprised and delighted. The cost was less than I expected, plus they adjusted my brakes after test-driving it, and suggested the next couple days f things I could do to the car. Now my baby runs like a dream with no more gasoline smell, and I have no doubt where I’m taking my car whenever I need any work done from now on! Thanks, guys!

Nov 21, 2017

Absolutely the most trustworthy, honest and skilled mechanic in the region, no exception. As a woman, having a great "car guy" to work on your car is tremendously important. Sonny has worked on a Ford Escape, very old Volvo wagon and aging Prius for us, and we will never go anywhere else. Exemplary auto care and truly honest owner!!

Nov 21, 2017

Fantastic. Very helpful and so nice!

Nov 21, 2016

From general maintenance to rebuilds Sunny and co know their stuff. Great customer service. Excellent knowledge about all autos, foreign and domestic, and motorcycles. Have a vintage scooter, or want one? This is the shop to go to.

Nov 21, 2016

These guys are AWESOME! They resuscitated my '93 Isuzu Trooper with 172k miles after a 4 year hibernation, and it passed smog without even GTP fuel additive. I can't say they made it look as sporty as an Alpha, but it now runs like new!

Nov 21, 2016

These guys are amazing. There I was, parked illegally and standing in the pouring rain on 18th St, when my car wouldn't start. Panicked, I ran over to Barber's and Sonny came to my rescue! He had a charge box (I think that's what he called it), which got it going for a minute, but ultimately he ended up replacing the negative charge cable so he could get the battery to keep a charge again. Sonny is now my hero and a pillar of good customer service. Thank you, Sonny! I will tell everyone I know in Sacramento how awesome you guys are!

Nov 21, 2010

i have been restoring a '72 triumph trident 750 and didn't want to tackle the jigsaw puzzle that my front forks looked to be as it required special tools that i didn't have and under it all, a great big set of springs. mike worked through it for me and went above and beyond to make it work. without their expertise, my project would not be on the road today...maybe tomorrow, but definitely not today. great staff all around. thanks guys!