DOS Amigos Auto Repair

I came to dos amigos 2 yrs ago and they worked wonders wen I came to them again recently with a complicated situation they talked me through it with great comunicaton followed by excellent well above average work and at a very fair price I don’t know where I’d be with out them if it wasn’t for their speedy exclent work I probably would have lost my job and been in a world of struggles they rose to the occasion and saved my day they’re true mirracle workers I’ll be going to them until I move back to Colorado and recomending them to all my friends to anyone who’s reading this there is Manny mechanic horror stories and thanks to dos amigos I have yet to experience one

If you are a serious gambler, you may wish to do business here. They have repaired several of the cars I drive, but none of the cars I own. If you’re wondering what this statement means, I will share a couple first-​hand experiences with you. Dos Amigos is the company that repairs Yellow Cabs in Santa Cruz. It is the only company I have driven for in 31 years that doesn’t have their own mechanic. I used to maintain a fleet of cabs myself in Alameda 20 years ago. I am well aware of the costs and skill necessary to maintain an aging fleet.
A couple years ago the cab I was driving needed an engine. Dos Amigos replaced it. It lasted about 4 days. It must have been a pick-​your-​part engine. The owner was about to go to Mexico for gall-​bladder surgery. They actually replaced the replacement engine in one day. That was impressive. I would have been out of work for two or three weeks.
I kept smelling anti-​freeze. It was a small leak, yet still toxic to breathe all night. I took it in five times. I had no heater/​defroster, I had to buy an ice scraper for the first time in California. When the heater was finally repaired, it was the next summer. I didn’t need it then.
This year I was asked to bring the car in for inspection. I told him it only needed an oil change. Saul said, «It needs brake shoes, transmission filter, all kinds of stuff!» I was waiting outside and could see the wheels weren’t even removed to look at the brake pads. You should always be wary of a mechanic that get’s uncomfortable when you watch.
I got the cab back and noticed the entire coolant reservoir had been replaced. About six hours later I had another coolant leak. (This is a completely different cab than the other coolant leak.) After another day at the shop I received the cab in it’s freshly «maintained» state. Now the «Check Engine» light stays on permanently!
Saul became angry and blew me off when I asked about work he had done to the car. He really doesn’t have a well enough command of the English language to understand the problems when I try to describe them to him. How can he possibly communicate that to his workers? It seems that when he needs to keeps his boys working, your car needs more work. When he’s flush, your problems (like my anti-​freeze headache) are all in your head.
The reason I give him one star, is because I don’t think anybody should have to gamble on their repairs based on the workload available for his guys, or what mood he’s in that day. These are observations I have made over the past several years, not just one or two interactions. I’ve never seen the other amigo. Where’s the other amigo?

Dos Amigos were referred to me by a friend. They replaced my rear hub assemblies with one day’s notice at 60% price of other quotes.
They were professional in their communication and mechanical work.
In addition, they did not try to sell me anything my car didn’t need.
Reliability, honesty, good communication, and professionalism have won my loyalty.
Kate Smit

DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR HERE.
I spent over $ 600 (first two bills $ 125ish each, third bill around $ 325) to correct a pulling/​vibration problem on a 1995 Camry. Guess what? The pulling/​vibration issue is still there. The mechanics at Dos Amigos clearly do not know much about cars if they’ve implemented three different repairs with no results, and the fact that they’ve sucked in over $ 600 without even coming close to fixing the issue is nothing more than an indication of greedy, dishonest mechanics.

Now that Dos Amigos is in a new location with 4 bays, they can handle more work, and do it more quickly. Saul, the owner, is a certified diagnostician besides being a certified mechanic.
I visited Dos Amigos to ask if they would/​could service my Corvette. Since all the GM dealers left town, I was searching for a quality shop for the special needs of the Corvette. Saul said «no problem».
After several visits to have rotors & pads installed, plug wires installed, coolant flush, knock sensors & coolant senors replaced, I’m very pleased with the professional work done on my Corvette, and at a reasonable price.
Being able to furnish your own parts is a real money saver.
Most shops will not allow you to furnish parts. Of course, if
your furnish the parts, don’t ask Saul to guarantee the parts after installation, he only guarantees the work performed.
If you are looking for quality service at a fair price, call Saul at Dos Amigos

Dos Amigos consistently has pricing 60−70% cheaper than my dealer and 30−40% less than other small shops I’ve looked at in the past. The work is great, they are friendly, no pressure add-​ons, & they are quick! If you want the work done right, fast, and for a truly fair price — go to Dos Amigos every time!

I have come here for several years. I have always found the price to be the best in town. The work has always been done quickly, and the customer service has always been excellent. I would highly recommend Dos Amigos

I have been going to Dos Amigos for years now, started probably 8 years ago or so when they were on 7^th ave. They know their stuff and are honest! It feels like having a friend in the business. Their work is great and their prices are fantastic. I took my Saturn into a dealer a year ago because I had a free oil change coupon. They also did a check and pointed out a few issues, they wanted $ 2500 to fix the issues. I went to Dos Amigos with the list of issues, they did them all for under $ 600. Nuff said!

These guys are SUPER! Saul is honest and maintains the utmost level of integrity! I brought my car in today for an alignment at 11am, and he finished it in less than 2 hours for me, sooner than anticipated! Great guys, no BS

They are inexpensive, and honest. I have come in believing I have needed to replace something, and they have gone halfway through to realize it was incorrect information from a different mechanic. and did NOT charge me for doing half the labor.
They are awesome and fast. I have been to many mechanics throughout the bay, and I still drive down from Berkeley to get my car fixed here.

Growing up, my father owned an auto repair shop. He was one of the good guys, never dishonest and he never overcharged. When i moved to the other side of the country, I had a really hard time finding someone to work on my car who I trusted, until one day, disparate for a Smog, i wandered into Dos Amigos.
Since then, they’ve done two pretty expensive jobs on my car. I venture to say that they under charged me both times for the labor. They’re great, understanding, and through. Plus, they’re really friendly — and they don’t assume I don’t know anything about a car just because I’m a girl. I’m pretty much in love with them. Definitely a diamond.