Expert Automotive

I have been taking my Honda to Expert Automotive for more years than I care to admit. These guys are the best in the business. Honest trustworthy and great guys. Mike and Joe have always done a great job to me, thanks.

I have been taking our cars (2000 Accord, 2003 Corolla, 2012 Civic) here for various services (tune up, brakes, replaced thermostat, etc) for the past few years. The work is always done well and at the price quoted. And the service is excellent.

I have been coming here for several years and have always been viewed as a valued customer and treated with respect. They are incredibly honest, hard working guys and I very much appreciate the work that they do! I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I learned about Expert Automotive ~2003 through a friend who’s meticulous about his cars. I have since recommended Expert Auto to many friends and relatives, something I do not do for just any business, especially a mechanic. Went there through 2014 until my 98 Civic was in a minor fender bender that, due to the age of the car, totalled it.
I had a few too many mediocre to bad experiences at the nearby Honda dealership’s service department, so this was my first foray into an independent mechanic. I had always heard how overpriced dealership service departments are, but wow! Now I know how true the savings are.
Most importantly, Expert Automotive is trustworthy! Never did they recommend replacing items before they needed to be. And, if they saw something was still ok for now but would probably need replacing the next time, they would give me a heads up. They are always provide the most cost effective care, like when they replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt since the cost of replacing the water pump is mostly about the labor to remove and replace the timing belt.
I love that Expert Auto specializes in Honda/​Acura and Toyota/​Lexus, uses OEM parts (with only very few exceptions and for good reasons that they clearly explain), and has excellent techs that are factory trained. As with anything, not all factory trained techs are equal. But Expert’s are wonderful.
Plus, you have easy access to the techs on those rare occasions that Mike or Joe cannot answer your questions.
My car was always as clean and scuff/​ding free as when I dropped it off. Something that has not always been true at dealership service departments with the Subaru that replaced my Civic.
Expert Automotive has honest service, factory trained techs, better prices. For me it’s about paying the honest business, not the one (dealerships) that I cannot quite trust to ALWAYS do right by me. To me, that is worth giving up the free car wash and shuttle ride that the dealership service departments provide.
I only wish Expert also serviced Subaru, so I could take the Outback that replaced my Civic to Expert Automotive! Maybe someday, if Subaru’s following keeps growing as it has and it makes business sense for Expert.
If not, hopefully when we replace our aging Nissan Sentra, there will be a Honda/​Acura or Toyota/​Lexus that will fit our needs, so we can again go to Expert Automotive! It’s a little out of the way for me since I’m in South Sacramento, but it’s worth it!

That’s what Expert Automotive is… honest and trusted mechanics.
My 96– Honda had been serviced by them for quite a long long time now.
If not Mike or Joe, this car no longer running… but…still running fine as my second car.
First they diagnose the problem then they will direct you to the right place if they can’t do it in their shop.
Their mechanic fees are competitive and very reasonable.
Their customer service are extremely family oriented and I feel home every time I’m in their shop.
I highly recommend Mike or Joe, father and son, for any service to all I talk to when looking for service whether Honda or Toyota cars, as I always do.

I have been going to expert automotive for over a decade. We love them and don’t trust anyone else. I refer everyone there. I truly believe they are the most honest mechanic.

I’ve only had one phone call with these guys, but it left a big enough impression to prompt me to write a review of it.
The speedometer in my del Sol was unreliable. I’ve isolated it a bit, but it was beyond my novice skills. I called Expert Automotive to ask about bringing the car in. Instead of simply booking an appointment, they asked about the isolation steps I’ve taken, and they agreed the issue is with the cluster.
They explained they don’t work on the clusters themselves, and referred me to Commercial Speedometer in West Sac, explaining that’s the shop they use.
While Commercial Speedometer did a great job, I really appreciate Expert Auto taking the time to verify the symptoms and point me in the right direction instead of trying to get me into their shop just to sublet the work out. That’s how you earn trust.
They will be the first place I call when I have more traditional troubles down the road.

I have been going to Expert Automotive for years now. They have serviced my last two Honda vehicles. They are honest, professional, and affordable. I had shopped around for an honest, affordable mechanic for a long time before being recommended to Expert Automotive, and I am so thankful I found them. It is a pleasure doing business with them. Highly recommend!

Great customer service and very knowledgeable at the help desk. I would not think twice about bringing my car in for service and repair. They are very helpful and quick service.

I took my Honda here a few days ago to diagnose and repair whatever was keeping my 1997 Honda civic from starting. Joe was the one who helped me and was very professional and nice. As a student, I had a pretty tight budget but Joe worked with me to find the best option at a very fair rate. He was patient and explained what was wrong with my car, how much the part would cost, and alternatives to what it could be. They fixed my car while I waited and gave me a very good price.
I’m normally very picky with who I let work on my car out of fear of being ripped off or taken advantage of, but I can honestly say that I trust Joe and his team after my last visit. After installing the part, they test drove it and did a quick inspection to let me know what else was wrong and let me know how serious each repair would be, as well as how long I had to get the repairs done before the damage became too bad.
Ultimately, I went in because my car wouldn’t start and was worried of having a huge bill at the end but came out pleasantly surprised and reassured that I had picked a good mechanic. I’ll be coming back for sure and I highly recommend them!

Expert Automotive was amazing! I have a Honda Civic hybrid that was having major engine misfires. We took it into the Honda Dealership and they «diagnosed» the problem and said we needed 8 new engine coils and it was going to cost us $ 2,000! I called expert automotive, told them what Honda said, and asked if they could help! They were awesome! Did some research for us, used their expert experience and knowledge, and found that our car just needed new spark plugs! That was a huge cost difference and it totally fixed the problem! They checked the engine coils for us and they were all good! Honda would have replaced coils that did not need replacing and charged us for it! Expert Automotive was amazing! They are knowledgeable, honest, hard working, and do a thorough job! Thank you guys!

I’ve been taking may cars to Mike and Joe since they opened in 1997. These guys know their stuff, use factory parts, do the job right the first time and demonstrate the highest level of honesty and integrity! I wouldn’t consider taking my cars anywhere else.
I have referred many of my friends, co-​workers and clients to Expert Automotive over the years and feel good doing so because I know the kind of experience they will have. Many of them have thanked me and have become loyal customers too, like me.
If you own a Honda, Acura, Toyota or Lexus, you owe it to yourself to take it to Mike and Joe when it needs service!

This a family run shop (Father and Son) and they are the best mechanic shop I have ever used (my uncle is a mechanic). They are family and service oriented; always nice on the phone or in person and most importantly will tell you the truth. Never felt they wanted to do something on my car that wasn’t necessary. I have referred many people here and they have also had great experiences. Thank Guys, Keep up the good work.

These guys are wonderful! They really know how to treat their customers. I went to see them to get a second opinion regarding a noisy brake pedal on my 2015 RDX. I had Lasher Acura look at it twice and said it was normal but after doing my own research I knew it was not. Joe had his tech look at my car free of charge and within a couple of minutes told me the sound was not normal. After Laser gave me attitude about fixing the problem, Expert fixed it and only charged me the price of the part– six dollars and some change!

They repair Toyota and Lexus now!!!
I’m a Toyota girl who married a Honda guy. We’ve been taking our Hondas to Expert for years (hubby and 3 step-​kids all have Hondas). My go to place for my Toyota is in Sac, they are awesome but inconvenient. I heard a rumor that the guys at Expert were fixing Toyotas. Today my Prerunner wouldn’t start, guess where I had it towed!!!
These guys are as honest as the day is long. They do great work and I know I’m getting a straight answer, not being played. They are fair and quick.
Highly recommend Expert Auto for Hondas and now Toyotas! Hoooray!

This is an awesome place for auto service. I bring both our Hondas. Factory parts and service at a fraction of the cost. The guys are very nice… Everyone is treated like family. They even gave me a recommendation that saved me quite a bit on a set of new tires.
If you’re in the Elk Grove area, I highly recommend Expert Automotive.

After many years of having Honda Accord’s serviced at Expert, we brought in a new Acura RLX for maintenance, knowing that Expert could handle the Acura just as easily as any other Honda product.
The service and maintenance issues on the car were handled perfectly, and the service manager provided quite a bit more information on the vehicle than the Acura dealer in Elk Grove had given us on earlier dealer visits for warranty work. Expert’s diagnostics have always been, in my opinion, better than the dealer. They also take the time to explain the issues in detail, along with the options to bring the vehicle back up to top performance.
The price for service is very competitive, the work is very professional, the shop area is clean and organized, plus the vehicle is returned to the customer in at least as clean, if not cleaner, condition than when it arrived. They do the work in the timeframe given to the customer and do not try to oversell any needed services.
I don’t know of a better service facility for Honda or Acura automobiles in the area, especially a shop that you can have trust in to do the job right.

Took my Tundra to them for a 60k service last Friday. They were very professional and courteous. The price was what I was quoted and they completed the service in the time they told me. I’ll definitely be back

Our Odyssey needed its 100k service and we had other concerns. After doing research and quotes from others, decided on this business because of the good reputation and specialty on Honda vehicles. And truthfully, these guys spent the time with me on the phone answering all my questions, and explaining things. And I called more than once. They never blew me off, or treated me ignorant (other women might understand what I mean)
Wow! We are so happy. Our van runs much smoother now! No more power steering whine/​shudder, no shuddering when in eco mode and overall, I feel happy, safe and impressed with the service and the price. So much more reasonable than the dealer. And our van was ready in less than a day. You get Honda parts, above excellent service and affordability.
We will always take our Honda here!

My whole family drives Hondas so it was a no brainer for me to try and come here with my 99 Honda Accord. My A/​C had been out for 3 years. Two years ago I finally had the money to go get it looked at by another nameless shop and they couldn’t find anything wrong so they just flushed my system and filled the coolant up for a cool 100 dollars. A month or so later, it wasn’t working again.
I graduated from college and moved back to the Sacramento area so I thought I’d give this whole A/​C thing another look. I chose Expert Automotive this time because my mom gave me a glowing review of them. Sure enough, I called and made an appointment and showed up to a really nice atmosphere. I wish I could write that they gave me good news and fixed my car, but that’s not the case. Instead, they gave me the truth: my radiator belt was bent and it caused my radiator and coolant tank to hug really close, causing a hole. They recommended I go to a body shop to get a quote.
I went to my local body shop and they confirmed the damage. Everyone was quite puzzled at how it happened, but most likely it was some pesky road debris that hit just the right way or a previous owner wasn’t telling the truth. If this was seriously what was wrong for all those years, why didn’t that other shop tell me or all the places I went to get my car serviced on who did inspections? I’ll tell you why! It’s because they don’t know HONDAS like Expert Automotive. I’d rather get crappy but real information on my car. They didn’t charge me for the find and they even pointed out everything to me and wrote up a service report.
THANK YOU EXPERT AUTOMOTIVE! I’m now going to get the body work done and my radiator and coolant tank replaced by a body shop but you bet I’ll be back here for a tune up after. Five stars, for your insight and for keeping my family safe on the road!