About Business
Residents of Bakersfield, CA, Bakersfield have long trusted A-1 Automotive for their expert Car Repair needs. Whether you need assistance with Auto repair shop, Auto electrical service, Brake shop or general Car Repair support, they are well-equipped to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a 4.4/5 rating with 89 reviews. Throughout Bakersfield, and particularly in Bakersfield, CA, A-1 Automotive is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Repair industry. Don't hesitate to contact A-1 Automotive for any Car Repair inquiries or to schedule a visit to their Bakersfield, CA facility.
Google Reviews
Mickeal Ray

★★★★★
7 years ago
Great work. Great customer service. All around best place to take your vehicle. They're honest and take care of the work in great time. Very glad I brought my truck in.
Joe M

★
☆☆☆☆
10 years ago
They are a rip-off. Never go there unless you like to be ripped-off. They have hardly any space to drive or park around their shop They do not even have a place for you to sit comfortably while your car is looked at, and it is not a safe place to leave your car or your family there. They charge way higher than the competition just to do a smog test, they don't honor competitor coupons, and they don't offer re-test if your car doesn't pass. If your car was not OBD2 ready because you didn't drive long enough after a service, they will charge you money even without doing anything and you are supposed to wait until your OBD2 drive-cycle is complete and then come back to them to pay again to be smog certified. This was my worst experience ever at an automotive service business. Never going back again ever.
Vicki Collins

★★★★★
4 years ago
Karen and Adam where quite helpful. They serviced my daughter's car. and all was good. Great experience, great price. Would recommend A-1 Auto to anyone!
David Z

★★★★★
3 years ago
Great garage to get your vehicle serviced. Friendly staff and honest mechanics. The owner was very welcoming when I arrived right when they opened to drop off my vehicle.
Arthur Dorado

★★★
☆☆
5 years ago
Very nice people. I had a problem finding a oil temp sensor which was throwing a code. I got stumped. Lol. But took it in for a diagnostic and they found the sensor and switched it out. But it wasn't the problem. It end up being the wiring to the sensor. Which I checked after the check light came back on and fixed it my self. So in all the wasnt all a waste of taking it there. He pinned pointed the sensor for me, just failed to check the connector for fray wires. Good mechanic and very knowledgeable. He meant well just every one drops the ball once a while.
Susan Dattoli

★★★★
☆
Edited 6 years ago
Had dash warning lights flashing. Was referred to Adam... Adam was so very nice and determined. Didnt fix it on first visit of 3 days and $523.85. Drove it 40 miles and 2 days later it did it again. Took it back... talked to Adam and asked how much this time. Adam specificallt quoted $320.00 and l confirmed asking a second time and Adam said $320.00. After a week was told my vehicle was ready. Karen, office clerk advised me l owed $580.00. I responded oh no Adam told me $320.00. Karen was not so nice of a person when l questioned the cost. Karen announced as she was getting up well l will go get Adam and you can deal with.him with quite a nasty tone. Adam and l had a nice professional conversation in front of Karen and under her breath she said """l dont want to hear that from her again""" I asked Adam to step outside thanking him and advising him that Karen is quite rude. He responsed there have been complaints about her. My 2nd visit total was $361.50.... I think Karen needs an attitude adjustment.... Im praying after 10 days at the shop and almost $1000.00 my vehicle us repaired. I contacted owner advising got an im sorry and was advised his work was warrantied but no offer of warranty whn l had to take it back after 40 miles. I was advised on the first visit l needed a stronger battery and again asked for battery warranty and no response from owner about it.
Martin Frutos

★★★★★
5 years ago
Adam is a great mechanic. He saved me at least half of what other mechanics had quoted me. He also took car of other problems that he had found. My 1969 Chevelle runs better than it ever has. The Muncie M-22 Rock Crusher 4-speed that he installed, so easily, runs great! I will use him for all of my car repairs.
Drew A.

★★★★★
5 years ago
Drove a long way to purchase an old sports car and found this place to do an inspection. Great $85 spent. Got the impression Adam absolutely knew what he was talking about. Told me the car wasnt going to pass smog and he wouldnt charge me to check it. Long list of current and potential problems. Seller made it seem like it was a weekend car, not his project drag car. Oh well. Thanks Adam.
Abdullah Siddique

★
☆☆☆☆
Edited 6 years ago
They gave me estimates of Two oxygen sensor replacement for $1135. Totally ripped off. Even though I wanted to do it but they said go somewhere else because I disagreed at the first time. Poor customer service. They charged me $89 for diagnostic test and did not give the diagnostic report. Just Avoid this place.
Ana Robledo

★★★★★
5 years ago
Service was great. Ricky was very helpful very polite. I was able to pay for my battery & cone back for it the next day since I didn't have enough time to have my battery installed they same day. Great place great people.
Meri Sadr

★★★★★
3 years ago
Over the course of like 4 months, I had taken my Chevy equinox to multiple auto shops, including a Chevy dealership mechanic. No one was able to figure out what was wrong with it. A-1 Automotive was the last shop I brought it to, and within just a few hours, Adam had it figured out and fixed! It has been running smooth since. Would highly recommend this business! They know what they are doing!
Ralph Mccracken

★★★★★
a year ago
I went in because of an error signal. I spoke with Miss Karen and mechanic Adam and they were the most friendly professional and honest car dealership. I’ve dealt with it 100 years.
Erich Matt

★★★★★
6 years ago
Let me put it this way, if they can't figure it out you're going to be in for trouble. They always look out for you and try to get you the best prices on parts that are needed. No run around, straight forward and honest. Shop techs are wizards, reception is very friendly. They can fix it, smog, and generalge get it done. They figured out my wife's AC when the techs at the dealership couldn't. They've helped me out immensely on more then 1 occasion when I couldn't resolve the problem. There's a reason why they are rated so high, because they are good.
Ariel Lopez

★★★★★
7 months ago
Was doing quickly. Great Service cheap as well would highly recommend
Charles Tramel

★★★★★
a year ago
Called in to get some answers about my electronic power steering issue and I believe it was Adam went above and beyond making phone calls and figuring it out for me. They went above and beyond even though I was not a paying customer. That is what good business is all about. Thank you and when I do need outside repairs you have my business.
Terry Tanner

★★★★★
a year ago
I took my car in for new brakes, pads, and rotors all the way around. Adam called me and asked why I thought I needed new brakes? I was told that I should change my brakes when I got an oil change at another shop. My brakes were 70 percent good. So he rotated the tires, and I was very happy. Another place probably would have just changed them. Tanner, Karen, and Adam, the mechanic who called me, were very friendly and professional. I recommend this place very highly.
Brenda Reinaga

★
☆☆☆☆
6 months ago
Never coming here again. Not even sure if they even worked on my car,still shows same code on my car that I asked for them to fix. GREED GREED GREED in this location. Waste of money. Don't come here.
Tony Reyes

★★★★★
2 months ago
My respect to this place wend every other smog place was rejecting my 87 toyota pickup he told me I got you,and he did a little adjustment here and their and it pass thank you A-1 automotive going their all the time.
Kelly Watkins

★★★★★
3 months ago
The owner and his employees treated me with much respect and care. The problem with my vehicle was explained to me where I could understand. My vehicle was fixed and I was back in the road in know time! I highly recommend if You need your car fixed. Please take it to A1 automotive, You won't regret it thank you, A1 automotive!
mike harkleroad

★★★★★
2 months ago
I got a smog check here and they were fast and reasonably priced. i did call ahead, but i probably didn't need to. even with only one person ahead of me i probably didn't need to get a ride back to work, because i didn't even finish my lunch hour before my car was done. They also offered to explain anything on the bill i didn't get. I will be going here in the future.