Discount Automatics & Auto Repair

I had my work van serviced and repaired by Discount Automatics. It had a tricky electrical issue with the transmission that they were able to diagnose. They didn’t try to charge me for more than what they could diagnose at the first visit. The transmission did need to be rebuilt and they did it in a timely manner so I could have my work vehicle back on the road as quickly as possible.
After the repair a different issue came up with the rear tail lights staying on. Discount Automatics resolved that at no charge.
I am going to have other vehicles serviced by them in the future and feel they do an honest job.

Do NOT use Discount Automatics at 4500 Dry Creek Road, #8, in Sacramento, for several reasons:
1. They wanted $ 350 to diagnose the vehicle.
2. They tried to confuse me into believing that I needed to pay for parts in order for them to diagnose the vehicle.
3. In an effort to to convince me to pay the $ 350 for diagnostic service, they told me that diagnosing the vehicle may cause the vehicle to inadvertently repair itself.
4. While coordinating work, being sick, and arranging to have my car towed off of their lot, they called me incessantly to remove my car because it was in their way. However, upon arrival at their facility, I discovered that they have a very large ½ acre lot with at most eight cars on the premises. I was very displeased that they would exacerbate an already stressful situation.
I have heard similar complaints from other people and cannot believe that AAA would recommend this facility to distressed motorists.