Padilla Auto Repair in Monterey

Polite and efficient Juan provides good service. My engine received his care and now looks like new. I highly recommend him!!

⭐️Auto Repair Reccomendation⭐️ I cannot say enough good things about “Padillas Auto Repair” in Monterey! I feel like it is so hard to find an honest, reliable mechanic that isn’t trying to get top dollar, or make you feel confused with what is being done with your vehicle! They helped me with my break replacement & gave me a quote for a Tune up without making me feel pressured to book the service! I 100% reccomend giving them a call for any of your Auto Repair needs🤗⭐️

Padilla Auto Repair had our van in and out of the shop quickly with a major repair on our California road-trip. Thank you, Juan, for getting us back on the road! Would definitely recommend this shop.

When you move to a new city and have to find a new mechanic, it can be tough! I can reassure you that Padilla is the real deal. I go to him for both of my cars. He replaced an engine on one of my cars about two years ago. Continues to run SMOOTH. He’s done our breaks and tires and replaced a broken axel. He’s easy to talk to and easily my favorite mechanic. Highly recommend.

Needed a diagnostic for the Catalytic converter and Padilla's diagnostic-rate was significantly less than the other places I called. Brought it in, didn't need an appointment, and Juan told me that he is pretty sure that it would be covered under warranty. Needed to wait a couple days for the dealership to get back to me and Padilla was nice enough to even let us leave our car on their property until we got an official response if it was covered or not. Turns out it was covered and Padilla saved us A LOT of $$$. I appreciated their honestly about the warranty, their kindness and availability to help, and their overall customer service was excellent. I will be taking my cars to them from now on and recommend them to anyone.

We took our vehicles for a much needed service. We spent close to $1k as the cars were due for transmission service, oil pan replacement, and brakes. The price is reasonable and this shop gets busy. I'd recommend this place. It is hard to find a good mechanic shop in Monterey at a reasonable cost. Update: Toyota Rav4 is loosing engine oil. Padilla worked on the oil pan as it was leaking. Whe called the owner Juan to have it checked out, but have not received a response. I'll have to take time off from work to take the vehicle to their shop.

I was vacationing down in Monterey Area visiting family, just drove down from WA State. All was well until my check engine light came on. Engine decreased in power and I panicked. I had 4 days to get it figured out and repaired to make it back to WA on time. My brother recommended Padilla's and commented he is fast, efficient and helped him save money on the two prior occasions that he brought his vehicles in for repair. I brought it in and Padilla did a diagnotic and discovered I had low fuel pressure. He recommended to change the fuel filter first since it was the cheapest option to begin with. He ordered the part and replaced the same day. The car ran great but then the light came back on, so he recommended to change the fuel valve and fuel pump. Car ran like a champ after and I made the 14 hour drive back to WA on time and no problems whatsoever. Everything my brother said was true, Padilla was extremely kind, service with a smile, knowledgeable and fast. He diagnosed, ordered the parts and repaired my vehicle within two days. Highly recommend, I wish he had his shop in WA. I would bring any of my vehicles to him at first sign of trouble. Thank you amigo! You saved the day! ✌️😉

Padilla Auto Repair does awesome work. Very honest people. They take the time to show you the repairs they did by showing you the parts that was replaced, which is great. They are also reasonably priced. Best prices that I've found to do all the repairs that needed to be done on my car. They definitely take the time to do their work and to do it right.