C & F Auto

Been coming here for a couple of years. Paul is friendly, honest, helpful, and informative. He has purposely tried to avoid what he felt were questionable or unnecessary repairs. He sets expectations very well, which is all you can hope to have as a customer. No surprises.
I’ve brought two Audis here for both routine service and actual repairs. No issues after the fact for either. Plan on coming here for the foreseeable future.

Love Mr. Paul! He’s very meticulous with his work and he knows what he’s doing. If you can find a competent mechanic who will give you a diagnosis for free, that’s a keeper! Businesses who rely on their knowledge and professionalism need no switch-​a-​roo nor bs tactics, customers will keep coming back regardless.
He will explain what’s wrong with your car and what you should do. He’ll answer all your questions (mind you, I had baziillions). I wasn’t pressured to get going or to leave, he stayed at the front desk until I was sure I understood my car’s case. He’s a very friendly character! I felt like a valued customer since my original phone call, to the very first time I met him.
Unfortunately for my case, I have to take my car to the dealer for the repair I needed. But everything else on my car, I’m definitely coming back here. Highly recommended place!
They’re busy, so schedule an appointment and don’t be late cause you were lost (like me).
Thanks Mr. Paul! I’ll see you, hopefully not to soon.

Paul is very knowledgeable, especially when it comes to VW’s. Tried this place based on all the positive reviews and they didn’t disappoint.
My girlfriend’s car wasn’t starting but I felt I could troubleshoot it (as I’m relatively mechanically inclined) with the aid of a Chilton’s guide, which walks you through step-​by-​step how to fix a problem. I was unable to solve the problem.
I went to Paul to try and get some free advice on other ideas I hadn’t thought of and he was interested in my problems and gave me some ideas.
When I finally hit a wall and couldn’t resolve the problem, I bit the bullet and brought it to C&F to get it fixed. Turns out it was a very tricky problem, as multiple parts were either bad and/​or working intermittently which caused issues when trying to diagnose it.
Paul was able to figure this out relatively quickly and had it fixed within a day.
if I have future problems with a VW, I will certainly bring it to C&F.

Sure they are certified with the STATE of CALIFORNIA to inspect cars for road worthiness… so the rest of us should BEWARE !!!
they look far and farther for more expensive parts and excuses to hike up the prices when better identical parts are found NEAR BY with a simple YAHOO search !
Take days to complete what they promised in 2 hours.
They act like the DMV, but make you wait longer, win-​win? NOT NOT

It’s taken me a couple of months to get a review written for C&F, but I’ve kept their card on hand as a reminder that I HAVE to write a review online for them.
I brought in our 2002 Volkswagen Passat Stationwagon to Paul @ C&F to inspect and give me a professional opinion on. We had warning lights and these screeching, never ceasing beeps continually going off relating to the coolant and brake fluid levels. We had kept an eye on the fluid levels, but apparently not good enough. We just wanted the beeping to stop above all else (and of course make sure the car was in safe condition to drive).
C&F inspected our car, inspected the brake/​coolant fluid sensors AND topped off the fluids WITHOUT CHARGING US. They didn’t do to me what I was afraid any typical mechanic would: up-​sell me, up-​charge me, and pressure me into paying for all sorts of services I couldn’t afford. Paul was honest with what the car’s issues were, He was forthright and more helpful than I could have ever expected.
Finding this mechanic was a success story for me and my family. I only hope that if anyone else has car trouble and don’t know an honest mechanic to bring their vehicle to, that they bring it to C&F. And I hope whoever comes to C&F has as awesome an experience as I did.
C&F helped restore my faith in mechanics. Thanks you guys.

DO NOT REPEAT DO NOT buy from these scammers! They offer cars ridiculously lower than the price they should be. I called a couple times to see what they were about and the guy I was speaking to kept changing his name each time I called. First time I called I spoke with Pablo and when I called back I asked to speak to Pablo again. The guy (clearly the same voice) said Pablo stepped out and now changed his name to «Frank». He later slipped up and admitted it was him the whole time when he and I got in an argument. What kind of professional changes his name when speaking with a customer?! Obviously snakey… Then he was being a total A**hole on the phone with me and hung up on me when I was politely asking just a few questions about the car before driving down there. He kept trying to get me to come down in person. Very rude!!!

Just bought a 2000 VW Beetle Turbo about three weeks ago and was dismayed when the «check engine» light came on after stupidly leaving the radio on too long without the engine running. I called and left a voicemail with Paul on Sunday, he called me back 20 minutes before the shop opened on Monday and told me to bring it in. He quickly diagnosed the problem, explained everything thoroughly, gave me a computer printout of the diagnostics, and fixed the problem. I went ahead and asked him to change the oil since I was there and it was due shortly anyway, and he only charged me for that! He also informed me that a timing belt service will be due in about 15k miles and it would be expensive, which I truly appreciated since now I can plan ahead and save up for it!
Paul is a super nice man, and I felt really comfortable that he was not ripping me off like I always do with auto repair shops. The office is neat & clean, has lots of good magazines, and there are several nice letters framed on the wall with glowing recommendations from satisfied customers as well as business organizations. I will definitely return to C&F if needed, and will highly recommend him to others!

I’ve taken my car here twice now — both times because I didn’t like the first opinion I got — and I’ve left here happy and with a fixed car.
(The first time, I was told my brakes were fine when I could feel and hear them grinding like crazy, and sure enough, I needed new rotors. The second time, I was told I needed a new engine after the guy did nothing but listen to it with the hood open, but Paul fixed my water pump and it was good to go! It really is hard to find a good auto place nowadays.)
Paul takes the time to explain what the issue is and what needs to be done to fix it (as I nod my head like I know what he’s talking about), and they’ve been good about getting my car back to me in a very reasonable amount of time, even though I come by last minute.
I was referred by one of the partners at my work. He’s taken lots of different cars there, including his Porsche. I have an older model Toyota. They work on all kinds of cars. If in doubt, call ahead and ask.
It’s a little hard to find since the whole street is lined with auto shops so drive by slowly. It’s right at the corner of a block, so if you miss the building, you turn right and park in the fenced/​gated area anyway.
In the future, I’ll bypass the first opinions and go straight to Paul.

Paul may not be the cheapest deal in town, but he gets the work done, and gets it right.
We have been using C&F Automotive for around 6 years.
We did try a few other shops, because they were less, but the work was not up to the same caliber.
So we came back and have recommended friends to C&F and they too have had the same quality results.
The shop is old Goat Hill style and the front is not a high tech glam pallor with Late’ machines, no big screen TV’s, and bare air conditioning duct hanging from the ceilings, nor is it a trendy boutique with «Paul C&F Polo shirts, key chains, coffee mugs or other over priced impulse stuff.
It’s a GARAGE for Pete’s sake!
It smells like a garage!
It feels like a garage!
It looks like a garage, but bigger and clean… for a garage.
My wife & I have brought cars to Paul to look at before we have bought them. Because of his knowledge he has saved us thousands of dollars of potential repairs if we had had to pay because we have bought looked nice, but had the hidden issues.
I am sure the garage has made a mistake over the years, like everyone else,
but he is fair, knowledgeable, and established.
If you have a European car, take it to C&F & ask for Paul…
He likes the attention… :-)
PS
Paul P. Sounds like he owns or works for Teds Turbo. He says nothing about his experience @ C&F, only that he thinks Paul knows too much!
A mechanic with confidence… The horror!

I highly recommend this place. Paul has been in business since 1971 and is a AAA approved Auto repair facility. I took my 2005 Altima to him yesterday to get a second opinion. I had previously been to a Nissan dealer that said I needed a new timing chain and that it would cost 1800.00 to repair.
I called Paul in the morning and said I would be in about 12:30pm that day, within 20mins of my arrival he had diagnosed the REAL problem and recommend that it was time to purchase a new vehicle. He didn’t try to sell me on the repair, and explained that it was actually the timing chain, but rather the plastic mechanisms that hold them in place. We agreed, why spend the money when something else may occur in the next few months. He even put a quarter of oil in my car at NO charge! Just shook my hand and said Merry Christmas!
BTW, he is Santa Clause at Neimen Marcus on the weekends.

This guy is a joke… he thinks he knows it all when he actually doesnt know much…
HARD TO DEAL WITH AND DISHONEST… I went to Turbo Teds on 16^th instead and got the BEST /​HONEST treatment…

Just moved to California and was really missing my previous mechanic as my car was in need of some work. I felt lost without knowing a good mechanic in town. I found C&F Auto, talked to Paul on the phone, he took time to discuss my car’s problem and he put me at ease.
I dropped my car off the next day in the morning. I was called with an estimate after evaluation (and thorough explanation), and it sounded like a reasonable price for the repairs, so I agreed. The car was fixed and I was driving it early that afternoon. I feel the job was well done. The customer service was excellent. I feel I can trust going to C&F Auto and would recommend them to others. I have found my new mechanic :)

I wasn’t surprised that Paul and his team did a great job on my car. What was most pleasant about the experience is that Paul *took the time* to explain things to me in very clear terms, prioritized the issues, and measured things by cost and time. They had a full slate of cars yet Paul made time for me as long as I got there promptly at 8am today. Four hours later my car was wrapped up and is driving nicely!
I appreciate value just like anyone else, but what impresses me most is when you are greeted sincerely and treated with respect. Owning German cars comes with a relatively high maintenance cost so as owners we simply have to accept this — after all, driving a nice car is a lot of fun! But it’s really refreshing when the owner of a shop is up front about costs and what should be done now versus other items that can be corrected later or as part of upcoming inspections.
I’m delighted to have found C&F and will be servicing my BMW’s with them.