Timos Auto Wrecking JunkYard in Arroyo Grande (CA)

Recently visited this week and Prices Are Extremely High, Not worth visiting when the customer is being over charging for used parts, their inventory isn’t physically organized as other junkyards cars are very close together and is just leaves no space for the customer to pick out a part from the cars

Terrible tow truck drivers. Driving 70mph+ while towing and intentionally blocking people merging onto the freeway. Happened to me in SB this morning.

Not a very long wait but did not have part needed. Knowledgeable about inventory

I had a really great experience with Timo's. I bought a transmission but couldn't pick it up until a number of weeks later. They were really nice and worked with me. I'm not sure, but it seems like a family owned business. They've gotta be a family owned business with how nice and flexible they are. I would definitely go there again.

Usually my go to favorite Junkyard for getting parts but last time I went on a Saturday and took three of my friend for their first time to show them how cool it was to get parts for their rides, they shut the gate at 12pm right when we showed up. For reference, they close at 2pm on Saturdays. They lost a good amount of business and turned away a handful of customers that afternoon!

Are the prices high? Yes ( considering it’s a scrap yard). Is the customer service decent by any means? No. Can you expect your part to be ready on time? No. Is this a decent alternative option compared to traditional methods of getting parts? Yes. I’ve been a customer of Timos for around two years now, and while I think they have a decent selection of vehicles, They fail to provide adequate customer service and consistently fail to give me an accurate estimate on when I can pickup the part that I already paid for. I’ve also had experiences picking up windshields from them that were said to be in perfect condition but came with fairly large rock chips, no price cut given when brought up. Timo’s can be a decent option, but don’t expect a massive price cut compared to tradition methods. Also don’t expect to have your part by the end of the day like they say, chances are you will be waiting on it until atleast the next day, or even the day after that. Another note. I have also had multiple cars picked up by Timos, they price somewhat adequately, but again, they have never came at the time estimated, always multiple hours later.

Don’t buy engines here! I bought a motor for my truck only to find out it was worn out they told me it had 144k miles but when I started it the oil pressure was low so I changed the pump and it was still low which indicates wear in the internals.

Prices unreasonably high and vary by whoever answers the phone vs front desk pricing. Selection of pre 2010 parts limited.

The front desk person Miguel is very rude. I asked him a simple question if he could simply help me get a part I needed for my car he completely ignored me and kept telling me to hold on.After 2 hours and talking to 5 different employees while Miguel just sat there on his phone making personal calls I left, I don’t plan on coming back the customer service is horrendous, lack of communication, and work ethic. Remember timos the face at the front desk is the first thing costumers see. Put that into consideration for customers satisfaction.

They had the part I needed, but having never been to an auto junkyard, I wasn't aware I'd need my own tools! They wanted $15 extra for removing the part, a mirror mind you that took less than 5 minutes to disassemble on top of the price they quoted for the part. I almost walked away without the part, then she knocked the extra charge off. However it took two hours to get service they were so busy

I was looking all around town to get rid of my daughters old car that was just taking up space. Gave Timo's a call and they came and picked it up the same day hassle free. Excellent customer service and would definitely recommend them to my friends and family. 10/10

Excellent! Best price for my vehicle, they were very friendly and easy to deal with. Great staff and customer service 😊

Great customer service. Helped me find the parts i needed for my car. The guy named Edgar is actually very helpful. Glad he works there. Thanks Timo's!

I called to have my car junked and I was told they would tow it by noon. So I relayed the message my boss because he is expecting me back by a certain time. Here I am still waiting past noon, my boss is not happy. I call Timo's to find out what's going on and I am told the drivers are on lunch. Goodness knows how long that will be? I am missing hours at work that I can't make up waiting for the tow truck. If I have to junk another car in the future I'm going to consider another company. No respect for other people's time. I am very angry.

Used quality parts for a fraction of the price? Yes please! Timos Auto Wrecking always has what i am looking for. Not only do they have what i need but also direct me to the right location with great customer service. Thank you Timos!

The owner him self told me they had a part drove 45 mins to get the part and they didnt even have a vehicle with in 5 years of the one I asked about! Go past timos take a left down the next alley go to the end! Ask for Ben or any of the ladies in the office they will find you the part you need and not leave you hanging! Thanks again ladies and Ben for helping me find the part I needed! Made my trip worth the time and gas!

My fiance was able to find exactly the part he needed to do the job reasonablely priced.

I would highly recommend this place, if you have a vehicle you don't want anymore. Very polite driver.

Been to the yard a few times now for various parts on various cars. Never had any issues, the guys were always very helpful and the pricing was very fair.

Do not call them to sell your car. They will low ball you. I live less than 10 min away and want to charge me to pick up the car. Never go to these guys. They were also suppose to call me back but was left waiting as well. Waste of time.

Timo does not give good deals, shut up. they just wanna rip you off and get the most from you, if you want something small take it, its trash to them unless u want it, if its a big item ask one of the guys walking around dont take it to the office they will charge you twice as much.

Great spot good prices down-to-earth People you don't get that anymore these days.

Called to see how much thet would give me for my 97 bblazd with 160xxx. Runs great and has 2 dents. They want to offer me 100 bucks. Ha ha ha ha. Put the crack pipe down!!!

Drivers dont know what they are doing and they low ball every price regardless of vehicles condition. They only pay for the title of the vehicle not the vehicle itself. Wouldnt ever recommend this place to anyone, instead go to san luis auto salvage. They at least give a good price based off how the vehicles condition is.

Friendly staff, decent selection and fair pricing. One of my favorite places to spend a saturday morning and a great excuse to hit up Jocko's for breakfast.

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! I called & asked them if they had the battery i needed he said yes, I went there & the guy wouldn't get off his damn cell phone to help me I stood there & waited a couple mins for him to get done , than when he was done he wasn't nice at all & wouldn't even let me use a screwdriver to put the battery in!!!!! To top it all off, it was the wrong battery!!! I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!! ,

Had to get rid of my totaled car and came across Timo’s. Good prices, good service! Would definitely go back.