About Business
Residents of Atwater, CA, Merced have long trusted Jack's R Better for their expert Car Repair needs. Whether you need assistance with Auto repair shop, Car repair and maintenance service or general Car Repair support, they are well-equipped to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a 4.1/5 rating with 85 reviews. Throughout Merced, and particularly in Atwater, CA, Jack's R Better is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Repair industry. Don't hesitate to contact Jack's R Better for any Car Repair inquiries or to schedule a visit to their Atwater, CA facility.
Google Reviews
Joseph Mora
★★★★★
7 years ago
Jack's did a great job with my Monte carlo Its a 86 running with original carb so if your car doesn't pass smog and if you need help Jack's will take care of you. Not all shops like working with carburaters I was turned down by a few. Great work great price cant go wrong!
Fernando Valdez
★
☆☆☆☆
4 years ago
For starters whoever I was dealing with was extremely rude. I have been in and out of this shop for the past 3 weeks now. I initially had my vehicle towed to this shop after it had stopped running and left me on the side of the road. When I first called the man was extremely rude, but was willing to look at my vehicle dispite not having an appointment wich was honestly nice of them. They ran diagnostics cleaned out throttle body sensor but did not adress the original issue wich was a large evap leak. I assumed they did since The car was drivable after that and was told to drive it around for a bit, to take back to smog. NP, I also had them change my brakes(very pricey). After I had driven my car around. Check engine light pops on. When I checked, it was the the same evap leak code. So I took it back. Ofcourse very rude and not him remembering why or what I was bringing the vehicle back for, but I needed to get this fixed orelse I would've taken it somewhere else so I left it. Keep in mind this business will not call to give updates in vehicle so I waited until almost closing time to call and see what was going on? All that they did that day was run a diagnosis. That's it! No repair nothing. So I took my vehicle because I needed to get to work and back for the week and made an appointment with them to finally fix this and have it smogged. Today was my appointment and when I arrived, again extremely rude and had no clue why I was bringing in the vehicle AGAIN!. Assuming finally my vehicle would be fixed smogged and ready to go. I patiently waited. I called about 30 mins before closing time and all that they had done was "look at it"! That they would let me know tomorrow'.Then what was the point of the appointment? These people don't know what they are doing and are a complete waste of time. I unfortunately have to leave my vehicle there in hopes it will get fixed but will never EVER use.or recommend this place to anyone ever again. Long, but honest review here folks
Larry Smith
★★★★★
7 years ago
I’ve been taking my vehicles to Jacks R Better for several years. Customer service plus and the work performed was excellent. I would recommend them for any repairs you might need. Larry S Winton, CA
reese king
★★★★★
7 years ago
As a former mechanic I highly recommend Jack's. The repairs & services I requested were performed quickly and at a fair price. Everyone there was friendly and genuinely concerned about my needs.
James Swann
★★★★★
6 years ago
I bought this car to commute, a Mercedes that had some miles left on it. I stopped to get gas and the timing chain jumped and stripped the gears on the pulley. I thought the gas was bad but didn’t want to chance it so I had it towed to Jack’s. He gave me the news and offered me 2 fixes, I knew the metal had circulated through the motor so it was toast. Jack got a replacement motor for a 05 Mercedes C230 Kompressor with only 61,000 on it installed $3,700. With a 6 month, 6,000 mile warranty. Thanks Jack, the supercharger works great too👍🏻
Charles Jennings
★★
☆☆☆
8 years ago
They do good work but your going to be paying a lot for it. They made me pay for a set of head gaskets but they only used 1. Also I paid to have a exhaust manifold bolt extracted that they broke off. They will charge you dealership prices, easy enough to just go to the dealership instead.
Max Dittman
★★★★★
5 years ago
Have a 1987 Jeep that I have been taking to Jack for a number of years for all sorts of needed service. They have always been very professional and have dealt with some unusual problems and got the job done right. I trust their work and recommend them to anyone needing service.
Charles Gierman
★★★★★
7 years ago
For years, we have gone to places that we thought were reputable, until we stumbled onto JACK'S R BETTER. They are always friendly and helpful. They do Great work, for a Great price, I had been quoted over $500 to do my rear brakes and they did that for half and everything is great. Now my daughter and my wife, we won't go anywhere else, and we refer all the people we can.
Best Farmer
★
☆☆☆☆
6 years ago
Hi, this is my second time exposing Jack's r better fraud . First time when I wrote a review he called me and told me.to delete a review and he will look at my truck w no extra charge. You may be surprised that after bringing my 2006f250 diesel a dozen time for the same problem and the total amount spent exceeded 10,000 dollars. The truck still leaks heavy amount of oil. Lacks torque can't drive this thing loaded on my farm. Yesterday sadly my mustang stalled on me close to Jack's r better.. I got it started and was able to park on Jack's parking. I thought I should give my Christian brother another chance. He asked me it's late for him to check the car..although I knew the alternator is gone, he still told me he has to run diagnostics..about 1:30 PM next day he called me and told me that he found the problem and its alternator, and the price to change it would be $480.00. I called another couple shops in turlock the same repair was quoted at $260.00. I decided to get my car towed there. And he charged me $60.00 for the problem we all knew was an alternator.. but he charged the battery so I paid $60.00 and got my car towed. He was still over priced about $150 to $200 dollars..its dispicable to Conn local customers. Please call couple other places before you bring your car here..
Nova Pimentel
★★★★★
7 years ago
Hi my name is Nova I take all my vehicles to Jack's R Better f150, an audi and a mustang. They are so honest. He tells you what needs to be done and all possibilities to be fixed. The price may seem more than some shops. But getting it fixed right and backing up their work. Jack checks up on progress his mechanic is doing.They make you feel like family everytime you go back It is a good feeling driving away to know your car has been fixed right Check them out tell them Nova sent you Have a great day I know I will because my car Is running great as well as my truck Thanks Jack and Jerardo
allen b
★★★★★
7 years ago
I've been taking my car and truck to Jack's R Better for over 20+ years. I wouldn't trust anyone other than Jack's with my vehicles. Been the other shops only to find myself coming back to Jack's to fix to problem the other shops messed up. Had Jack's check over my truck before traveling to Tennessee and back my truck ran like a champ with no problems. Thanks Jack for all your service and your knowledge staff.
Glenn Hill
★★★★★
5 years ago
This was my first visit to Jack's. Very professional and knowledgeable about my vehicle's issue. I called several places that I've taken my car before and most had no clue on how to detect a fuel smell inside the cab of the car. Jack's had the right tool for the job! So they're the right shop for my fsamily.
Jake 55
★★★★★
6 years ago
You can trust Jack and his staff to treat you right. The most honest repair shop I have ever used. I take all of our vehicles to Jack's R Better, even the ones still under warranty.
Lori Johnson
★
☆☆☆☆
Edited 5 years ago
Took our truck there, had clutch replaced end up costing $1160, Jack himself said there is no need to drive it, everything is new and under warranty! We got our truck back and there is still a noise, he said it's in the transmission! Hmmm, if everything is new and no need to test drive then there was a noise when we did! If we would have known this when he had the transmission out we would have paid for the other part! We trusted with our safety but now 1160 later we are still not happy! Would NOT recommend to family or friends! We really feel like we were done so unfairly!
Tina Arias
★★★★★
7 years ago
We had bought a used diesel truck, had no idea the condition. Called Jack’s, made an appointment. Knowing we were concerned, not only did he complete the service requested but went through the truck letting us know the condition. Our truck runs great. And we even had a follow up text a few weeks later making sure we were satisfied. And he still answered some questions we had. Great service!!!
Don Luckenbach
★★★★★
7 years ago
We recently moved to Atwater and I needed work done on my truck. I tried Jack’s R Better and was extremely pleased with their service, pricing and positive attitude in general. My wife needed a ride to pick up my truck and the owners wife was immediately willing to pick her up. She commented to me how friendly and nice she was. We had a great experience and recommend them highly. Don Luckenbach
J. Beanie
★★★★★
7 years ago
Jack’s R Better is one of the best auto repair shops I have ever visited. I like their honesty, fairness and total professionalism. I appreciate this as a single woman. I can trust that my car will be repaired in a timely manner at a fair price. I also like that they don’t give up on a difficult problem until that problem is solved. I will be taking my car to Jack whenever there is a problem in the future. — Jeanne G.
Regina Lopez
★★★★★
Edited 4 years ago
Jack's R Better is a great auto shop we have ever taken our cars to. Jack is a very reliable, respectful, responsible, caring, professional, reasonably-priced person. We take all of are cars to him when there is something wrong with our vehicle's. We have never found a shop or a person who is so well worth our time and money for repairs until we found Jack's R Better. My husband loves that he can talk to Jack directly and how Jack let's you know up front about your vehicle issues and/or if the money you spend to fix your vehicle even worth fixing before spending/wasting your money and/or your time and his. THANK YOU JACK'S R BETTER!!
Juli Miller
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
Quoted one price on the phone. When I called back claimed he doesn't remember, so quoted a much higher price. Had to pay for the part before he would work on the car. On Friday he told me the car would be ready for pick up by Tuesday, latest. Car was not ready until Thursday afternoon. I had to call several times to get updated information. The lady that answered the phone would say "I don't think it'll be ready" and wouldn't even check with the mechanic. I spoke with the owner Thursday morning and he said "wow you're really anxious to get this car...what's the rush". When I spoke with him on Thursday afternoon he told me "you're making this take longer because I have to answer the phone". I mean really rude. I would not recommend this mechanic to anyone. Find somewhere else.
Cristian Madrigal
★
☆☆☆☆
2 years ago
Had my truck sitting at the shop for 3 months only because he was to lazy to order a part, I went out of my way to get it, then he changed the dod sytem but letf the collapse lifters. This place is strait garbage. Safe yourself
