Skip’s Auto Parts & Machine

Waited 2 ½ hours for Skips to deliver the wrong parts. Three phone calls later, still do not have the correct parts. Will not use again.

Have an older European car like a BMW, Mercedes, or Fiat? Skips is the only place where you can purchase Lempforder control arms (TUV approved) or Meyle bushings, or centric reman’d calipers. If you know these brands then look no further. You can either visit the dealer or Skips. I own a BMW that is tracked often. I use Skips as much as possible. He also stocks on the shelf Redline, Motul (sorry no RBF 600), Pentosin and others.

I unfortunately stripped my transmission oil pan drain plug on my Jeep, and all the chain parts stores didn’t carry the oil pan. Had to get it from the Jeep dealership to get the pan. I was already expecting that the pan wouldn’t come with the plug, once I picked up my pan I asked if they had any in inventory, which they didn’t. Immediately the Jeep parts guy called Skips and made an order for me at about 11:30 for the drain plug, told me to pick up at 12:30. I was expecting that they probably wouldn’t have it ready and showed up at 1:00, I walked up to the counter asked if they got the call. And right next to the computer was my part ready to go, rung me up, and then I walked out! If I hadn’t parked around the corner, I would have been in and out in three minutes. The most painless experience with an auto parts store ever. If the Jeep dealership trusts you, so can I! Skips will definitely be my first stop when I need more parts!

Just came from my first visit but these guys are great. They’re friendly, welcoming and you get a real sense they’re part of the neighborhood. I’ll be back and you should stop by.

I am a fan of Skips because they were so generous with trusting me with their tools when my car battery died. I am from Gardnerville, NV and had been out that way. in San Jose, for my cousin’s memorial. After a long weekend, I decided that I could use a relaxing drive to the Ocean before heading back to my mountains.
We made a pit stop at Starbucks and when we got back into the car it wasn’t starting. Thank God that Skip’s was across the street. I had to do some quick thinking and lots of walking. Skip’s allowed me to take some tools to change the battery myself, and I did, and he gave me my old battery discount upon my arrival with his tools, as well as let me clean up in their bathroom. They also tested my battery to make sure it was bad before I bought a new one. I had just had an oil change 3 weeks prior in my hometown and they were supposed to check the battery. Skip’s told me my battery was indeed «dust.» I believe it because it was from 2009.
The only thing that would have been better is if they offered to drive the battery across the street for me. I would have paid for their work since I was at the mercy of not having any tools, or wanting to use/​wait for my road-​side assistance. I certainly understand that they didn’t offer because they’re not in the «mechanic» business (liabilities, etc, I get it).

Absolutely my favorite parts store in town. Fast delivery, intelligent staff, precise machine work. They carry or can special order foreign and domestic parts. Highly recommended!

First time I shop at this store, staffs are very helpful, and give sound advice. The store front is small so they can not miss you when you walk in. I do not know why I misses this friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff all these years.
Will be coming back for more since prices are reasonable otherwise Amazon will shut down most local auto supplies due to low prices, no taxes, and free shipping. Support my local businesses.

yeah he only gave it one star cuz hes probly one of those hand fead colledge kids or just some kook that doesnt no what hes even looking. thats y he wants to go to napa so he can pay twice as much for parts.

Yay! I’m a fan! ~Friendly & helpful staff + great prices! My explorer has a problem. like all of the cars ive ever owned :/ … (its not me) spark plugs need to be changed out every few months. So I come here! :)

The one star reviewer must be from a distant planet. We have a catering business with 13 cars and trucks and our own mechanic. All our parts and supplies come from Skip’s and have for years. The staff is super-​knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient. They have a big inventory, if they don’t have a part usually the same day. Their prices are the same as Kragen’s, and the quality is vastly superior. The best auto parts store in Central California.