Cal-State Auto Service

Nov 15, 2024

Every time, these guys have treated me right. They’ve done my clutch and brakes and wheel bearings over the years on my Yaris. Paul always shows me the old parts and what went wrong with them. And they get the job done quickly. I no longer live in Sacramento, but still depend on them for good mechanical care when I’m visiting. Highly recommend.

Aug 22, 2024

I will give this shop a 3.5. Friendly, but the owner is a bitall over the place and doesnt listen sometimes. I told him i had 2 leaks. Multiple times. He fixed one but failed to fix the other. He had to drain the brand newliquid to fix the other leak then charged me for the 2nd set of lquid he put it. He didnt charge me for the 2nd fix which was cool but cmon… i lost 2 days of work…. When it shoulda only been one. My time is valuable. Prices are a bit cheaper than other shops, but idk… im still up in air if i will use him again

May 22, 2024

This was the worst customer experience that I have ever had in my life anywhere. I thought I might need to replace my twelve volt outlet. I did not know if it needed a fuse, or if the whole unit would need to be replaced. I went there because I was recommended by another auto-repair store that did not do that kind of work. So I went to Cal auto on fruitridge just to ask them if they did that type of work. When I pulled up I asked the attendant if they did that type of work. The attendant told me that it would be $125.00 for a diagnostic. I told him that I did not need a diagnostic yet. I just wanted to know if they did that type of work. He then told me that he would charge me $125.00 just to tell me If they fix such a thing. I had visited four auto repair shops and they all told me that they did not fix 12v outlets. Cal auto wanted to charge me $125.00 just to tell me if they fix 12v outlets or not. They wouldn't even look in the direction of my vehicle. I immediately left them. I will never give them any of my business, nor will I ever recommend them to anyone that I know. The next day I went to Southern Sounds Custom audio on Florin road. I asked the guy there if they fixed 12v outlets. He answered yes and told me that it was $85.00 for a diagnostic, And if the repair was cheaper than $85.00 then there was only the diagnostic charge. He checked the outlet with a probe and told me that he would not charge me anything. The problem was with my faulty bluetooth charger and not the 12 volt. I gave him twenty bucks out of gratitude and asked him for business cards to pass to my friends, and co-workers. Screw Cal auto. I am sorry but that is honestly how I feel. Zero stars from me. I do not care how good of work they actually do. I will never go there.

Mar 22, 2024

I recently moved to this area and was looking for a new trustworthy mechanic since my old mechanic, although honest and fair, was no longer conveniently near me anymore. I found this shop and I’m very glad I did. Paul changed my timing belt and water pump for a fair price and just as important, he was honest and transparent, which is hard to find these days in mechanics, much less people in general. I’m very happy that I found a shop and an owner that I can rely on for automotive repairs and troubleshooting.

Feb 22, 2024

Friendly and knowledgeable.

Dec 22, 2023

I took my car in for a oil change and breaks job.When I got home, car was shaking making all kinds of noise. Brakes sounded like they where going to fall off. Clucking and clacking and grinding so hard and loud. I’m afraid to drive the car. My car use to run like a camp. Now it runs like a Diesel track. Not good at all ☹️I’m so mad.

Nov 22, 2023

Expensive

Nov 22, 2023

Good work good price good polite n curtious service I Wud Recommend them to everyone

Nov 22, 2023

Guy does a good job! My car still hasn't passed smog. 😒. Edit my car passed smog. I really believe he should've checked the spark plug wires as this was ultimately one of the main issues along with the sensor he replaced. As far as service goes he does a great job! I felt an updated review was necessary due to my belief of fairness... He is a grumpy old man lol

Nov 22, 2023

Paul is a honest mechanic he’s worked on my 2016 truck Silverado and did a job. I highly recommend his shop.

Nov 22, 2023

Paul was great! My car wasn't passing smog, a gross polluter, and after diagnosing the issue he repaired them for a reasonable price and my car passed! I am very thankful

Nov 22, 2023

Very good service and fast

Nov 22, 2023

Very nicely 👍

Nov 22, 2023

Wonderful experience there. Explained what the problem was and very honest. As a woman it's nice to know I can go to an auto shop and not get f over. Thank you for the wonderful service.

Nov 22, 2023

👍

Nov 22, 2023

Very Good 👍

Nov 22, 2022

Good atención and service

Nov 22, 2022

when I have car problems I usually go there always do a pretty good job but it is a little expensive

Nov 22, 2021

Alternator went out right in parking lot , Thanks to Paul he had up and running in no time .Excellent service all the way around .

Nov 22, 2021

Always the best!

Nov 22, 2021

Awesome service.

Nov 22, 2021

Cal State very good people do very good work expensive but they do good work love those people... 💯👍👍. Pee..

Nov 22, 2021

I spoke to this gentleman on the phone gave me one place on the phone . When I arrived at shop started to change the price original was 125 when we spoke on phone for about 5 minutes he said bring car in... I did that then it went from 125 to 250 .. I told him I would go somewhere else he said "ok you leave now" I was dumb founded.. I took my car different shop the charged 105 out the door car was fixed ... please be careful when going to cal state auto... terrible customer service...

Nov 22, 2021

I take all my vehicles to Paul. Fair prices and extremely fast service. Major repairs done on same day I drop off. Highly recommend.

Nov 22, 2021

It has very knowledgeable and I stare you want to try them out sometime

Nov 22, 2021

Paul is so wonderful!! He takes time to explain everything to you about the service that they do on your car. Very reasonable prices too. I haven't found any other place that is this honest.