Accurate Automotive

Micheal just really cares about people, takes an interest in our lives. Quality person and a great, efficient mechanic! I feel completely confident in recommending him, and have, and have some really thankful friends and acquaintances!
Worth the drive from wherever you are!

Accurate Automotive was recommended to me by my girlfriend who had gotten her Prius fixed there. Mike did everything in his power to make sure my car got fixed. He even cleaned up work that previous mechanics had done very sloppily. I cant thank him enough. My car feels brand new.

I took my 1999 Subaru Forester to Mike for at least the last 7 or 8 years. He is the BEST… most honest car mechanic I have ever known. I highly recommend him. So now I have a brand new Subaru and as soon as the warranty period is over, I will be taking it to Mike. Meanwhile he fixed up the old one and the new owner is thrilled with the car.

Mike and his shop are great! I came to him a year ago from a recommendation and have had nothing but good experiences so far. He’s fast, knowledgeable and patient. He explained everything he was doing and what was going on with my car from start to finish. He even called my dad to explain everything he was doing before he did it which is really important since before I moved out here, my dad was the main care taker of the car I have now.
Anyway, the only thing is that the parking lot is a little difficult to maneuver through and it’s sort of a pain to get out of but otherwise I highly recommend Accurate Automotive!

I’ve been bringing my cars (the last 4) to Mike since… oh, I’d say 1999. In this day& age, it’s nice to have someone you trust — to not only fix your car — but also tell you when you don’t need to do something.
When I recently had my oil changed elsewhere (at More Joy) they told me of various things I needed that he pointed out were not needed at this time. (And he showed me the Toyota specifications as well as explaining how it all works.) He wants you to get the most use out of your car and his services as you can.
He has also advised me when I was thinking to sell my (past) cars. He is honest, reliable and reasonably priced — and a very nice man. It’s a small garage and he certainly keeps busy, but then I can see why. He’s a find.

I have been taking all four of my vehicles to Mike since 1996 after a trusted friend referred me. He is the best auto mechanic I have ever come across, and I’ve come across a lot in my 65+ years! His work is top quality all the way and his prices are reasonable and fair. I’ve had everything done from replacing a cracked head, rebuilding a manual 5-​speed transmission with worn syncros, to brake jobs, tune-​ups and oil changes, etc. My newest vehicle has over 175,000 miles on it, my oldest 210,000. They all run perfectly. I HOPE HE NEVER RETIRES!

I’m very torn in this review…
I’ve been bringing my car to Mike for 2.5 years, and the vast majority of the time his work has been professional, reliable, well-​priced and fair. He’s gone above and beyond the call of duty as well — not charging me for some extra hours he needed on a particularly difficult installation.
All these things are deserving of 5 stars in their own right. He’s a very, very knowledgeable mechanic.
However, when he blows it, he blows it big. And it happens when he overlooks something simple in favor of something more complicated.
On two occasions Mike has misdiagnosed my car. The first lead to a long and unnecessary drama with my Ignition Coils. They were removed, new ones were installed, new ones were removed, originals re-​installed. Throw in multiple days of diagnostic tests on the front and back of this process and you can see my frustration. All to address a Check Engine light that ultimately was solved by scraping off a bit of corrosion. It was annoying but I overlooked the inconvenience because of the many months of excellent service prior.
The second misdiagnosis, however, left me stranded 100 miles from home on my anniversary.
For weeks my car was making a squealing noise and this strange smell of burning rubber. I mentioned it, and brought it in several times, but Mike insisted it was something to do with the clutch. His explanation didn’t sit well with me, cause the noise didn’t seem correlated to any clutch use, but he was the professional so I deferred to him. He said if the squealing got worse he’d go in and change out portions of the clutch system, but that it was a big job so I shouldn’t bother until it got really bad.
Fast-​forward 2 months to my anniversary. I’m coming home from Pismo Beach, and we hear the now-​familiar squealing. However, this time it abruptly stops and my Check Engine light lights up. I pull off and look under the hood to find the cause of months of squealing — a very worn and now ripped timing belt. The burnt smell of the belt matched the smell I had been experiencing for months. The belt had been slipping or getting caught, and the moving wheels beneath it would make it squeal and burn.
After getting towed back to LA, I had the belt replaced and the squealing is gone completely, confirming my diagnosis.
In my opinion, the single most important job of any mechanic is to prevent a person from being stranded somewhere unexpectedly. In this regard, Mike has failed me. I haven’t been back to him since and sadly, I doubt I will.

The best auto mechanic in California and I should know. I’ve brought him cars ranging from finicky 1600 Datsun Roadsters, 6-​volt VW Bugs, Ford Falcon’s, Dodge Caravans and Honda S2000’s. These gentlemen work on everything and are thorough! I’ve sent many friends and strangers there and never a complaint. Prices are fair and work is reliable and honest. They do the work in a very timely manner! Highly recommended!

I’ve had several jobs done here.
Good work– Michael stands behind it. Very nice people.
Be prepared to leave your car for a few days, they are usually ver busy.
Tiny 2 man shop that has no signs. Located at the corner of the alley and the street. Looks like a private home garage.