Tom’s Automotive

I and a relative suspected my coolant tank was leaking after my «low coolant» light came on a couple times within a month and a half of refilling the fluid. A colleague recommended this shop, and since I couldn’t set time aside for my regular shop I’ve gone to for years, I was willing to give this place a try. Knowing I’d have to stop by on my way home from work (which also meant it’d be about an hour prior to their closing time), I called to ensure that was okay, and the man I spoke to was very nice about it, saying to bring the car in any time during business hours (and the sooner the better).
The results? Greeted by Tom in the shop with his employees, and directed me where to park my car, and asked about my problem. He listened without interrupting, and took a look under the hood with me to get a visual of what I’d just explained (I hadn’t really done that before at a shop, so it was neat!). He casually explained the likelihood of what was going on, and then, sure enough, the cracks I had felt for the day before, had coolant bubbling and seeping out. I hadn’t felt the liquid along the cracks because the engine was cool when I’d checked the cracks myself.

Luckily they had another coolant tank for my car on hand, and gave me an estimate (it was affordable!) and kindly set a chair out for me in the shade while I waited (it was during a week where we got smacked with disgusting humidity, so the shade was nice, and I thought it very generous of them to provide a place to sit and wait, considering I don’t think there is an official waiting area). Once it was replaced, he showed me and had me run the engine for a bit to ensure all was good. Before I drove away he asked if there was anything else they could do and to feel free to come by should my car need anything in the future.
Did I mention all of that (arrival at shop and driving safely away) took maybe an hour? And ladies, for those wary about visiting car shops by yourself, I was treated with respect and felt comfortable there and honestly dealt with. I will gladly take my car back there!
The shop is run by father and son, and I have yet to have problems with my car since its repair! Did I also mention that as I got ready to drive away, he was helping his employees clean up shop?
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My review about my other go-​to repair shop can be found here:

Drove our motor-​home from Denver to Anaheim and our alternator quit along the way. Called Tom’s early the next morning and he got us right in. Very professional treatment all the way around. Was kind enough to plug in the RV to the electric power so our food would not spoil within the RV during the repairs. Gave me a ride back to my rental car, and had our motor home fixed within a few hours (so we were homeless only for a little while.)
It was a pleasure to find someone so professional while far away from home. Thanks Tom !

Toms Automotive saved my day!
I had to stop short for a light last Thursday and my brakes crapped out on me. Horrible grinding noise came from under my truck and I suddenly found myself going through the intersection unable to stop! Close call with an oncoming bus, whew glad I missed it!
A caliper bolt broke causing it to shear off the caliper, destroy the rotor and overload the other so it destroyed itself too. Still had two good brakes so I was able to finally stop and slow down my heart rate.
I limped home and called Toms. He said bring it in first thing in the morning and he’d have his guys take a look. I dropped it off in the morning and walked home. They offered me a ride but it was a nice morning so I walked instead. He called a couple hours later to inform me of the damaged brakes. I asked if they could rush the job as I needed my truck for a fishing trip later that Friday and he said no problem. Called me back at 2:30 and said it was done.
Done professionally! Work great! I’m a happy camper.
Taking my truck back this Fri. for another leak issue.