A-1 Auto Repair in
Yreka (CA)

This is the best place to bring your vehicle. I was able to get same day service. Smog service in about an hour for a reasonable price. I bring all my vehicles here. I highly recommend this place.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I live in Washington state and was on a road trip back home when my check engine light came on and my car started having issues. A1 was able to get me in and fixed my car. Jennifer at the front desk was amazing!! She was so helpful and reassuring in a very stressful situation, her customer service is great!! If you are looking for a place in Yreka come here!!

W the en I first start going there it was price compared and very accommodating but as it has become very popular price have gone up and service gone down 😞

After breaking down. AAA suggested a 1 auto repair. Having my vehicle towed there it was After hours. Called them the next morning. They worked me in even though they were busy. They even came to my hotel and got me so I could get some things out of my vehicle and took me back to the hotel. The next day when my vehicle was ready they came and picked me up. This is a outstanding business. I highly recommend them if you have vehicle troubles.

Needed a smog inspection. We were able to get it done immediately, despite not having an appointment.

Wonderful auto service. A clean and very organized business, with a very comfortable waiting area. I'll be back for future service. Thanks A-1.

We broke down and got towed here. They were amazing. So quick and so friendly as our group slept in the waiting room after a long nights drive. HIGHLY recommend

I was stranded on I 5 on my way to Sacramento! I was towed to this wonderful place! I was so nervous but Tammy helped pack up my belongings and take them to hotel! The owner, David was so helpful and knowledgeable! Receptionist was great too! Highly recommend ❤️

They helped my mother in law with her car when it broke down on I5. The team is super nice and went out of their way- even on a holiday. Can not recommend them enough!

On my way to Portland from the Bay Area my car overheated and I was stuck on the side of I5. Jennifer and the team here are great!! They worked on my car the same day and I was back on the road within a couple hours. So glad I found them!

Great fast service! JAMES IS THE MAN! he went OUT OF HIS WAY to be helpful with my elderly grandfather in an emergency situation...we are very blessed to have such a polite and generous person in an unfortunate situation. Thank you james and God bless A 1 auto!

Me and my friends got stranded 11 hours away from home and these people were SO HELPFUL! Tammy gave us a ride to a nearby hotel, Jennifer was super kind, and random people in the shop were giving us food recommendations. A really bad situation was made so much easier with these people!! THANK YOU!

Hands down the best experience. I was traveling from Washington to Sacramento, going to pick up my son and drive right back for a important medical thing. My car overheated coming over the pass. I called 2 other mechanics and they wouldn't even hear me thru before they cut me off telling me they couldn't help me. A-1 listened to my problem, saw me that day. Figured out the problem and we're on their way to fixing it. Jennifer is the actual best ever. So kind, thoughtful, patient and explained everything perfect. Tammy have me a ride back to my hotel so sweetly as I was have my own break down about all this. I will forever be thankful for these girls and this shop in general. It's never easy to break down or if town. Thank you for taking such good care of me

Thank you A-1 Auto. I called on a Friday, in a panic because the wheelchair accessible van I have for a disabled sister began making a screeching metal on metal sound. I called A-1 and Jennifer talked to her boss and they worked me in. They found a pebble in between a rotor and caliper (I think). It sounded worse than it was, but they went above and beyond ensuring my vehicle was safe to drive with my sister. They worked me in, even though they're booked out for weeks. Thank you for your excellent assistance and ensuring our safety. I will definitely be back if I need anything in thr future!

Took my car in for a brake check, and I told them if they had to replace the brake pads to go ahead and change the oil. At pick up, they didn't have to replace the brake pads but they still changed the oil and charged me $383, for an oil change! Only was charged $50 for the brake inspection. Then when I asked for a AAA discount the secretary seemed annoyed. That was a very expensive oil change. I have never been charged more than $150 anywhere else.

These folks were highly related by tow company and were friendly and helpful when our car had an issue near OR-CA border and needed a place to park it until could get it towed to dealer. Much appreciated.

Vehicle sat here for a week and nothing was done. I had to call them to find out what is up. I was told my vehicle was trashy, I told them I didn't know my Grandchildren stuff animals, cell phone wires, and radar detective were called trash and these were on my dash. Mine you this is a traveling work van. They only had to get under the hood and under the steering wheel. Yes I had approx 14 empty water in the back. I fill these up for water to drink. These were not in their way. What it all came down to is they only want easy fixes. Not a mystery fix. In the meant time they lost out on the 1000s. I would of spend at their place. Plus 5 other vehicles that was waiting to see how they do.

If I could rate this 0 I would. I spoke to Jennifer calling to assist a mutual customer and she sounded irritated and very rude with me as this is my first time calling to get an understanding to better assist. She is not pleasant to work with to say the least. If you don't like your job then say that and don't work there. Needs to work on better customer service with your customers. I would never want to do business with someone that sounds impatient.

Took car in as this shop is more affordable than others in town for a smog and the car was running fine and had passed smog just the year before. The shop had an issue with the smog machine which took over 30 minutes to fix then somehow the car didn't pass smog by a few points. Upon driving out of here the AC wasn't working in the car (it had been on the way there). I think they sabotaged my car so I can not recommend this shop.

It was the only place in town i could get a se day smog appointment that i booked easily on line The customer service was excellent and the waiting area is very nice and excellent air condition lol my smog took way less time then i thought they had me in and out and didnt try and pressure me like other shops to " pay for a pre imspection first". Which is a tactic so you spend more mo ey. I totally reccomend them for your smog check over finwalls which used to be the only place i went and would have most likely but it was over a week wait and im glad there waiting area is nothing compaired to A1 and A-1 is way faster and friendlier

I began calling around for quotes for some work I didn't feel confident performing myself. Everyone from the receptionist to the mechanic was professional, friendly and courteous. The price wasn't inflated and the service was professional. They've earned my trust.

Excellent excellent excellent excellent I can't say enough they fixed what two shops before them didn't and they were willing to check it out right away no problem. Quickly got me on my way home now to Yuma Arizona I would definitely recommend them highly recommend them Jennifer was top-notch in getting things handled and getting the guys on it right away. And the price was very reasonable considering it did fix the problem LOL thank you to all the staff there for promptly getting me safely back on the road again. 😀 Beth Fox

Headed out for vacation, 3 ½ hrs on the road with my wife and 2 young children. Thermostat failed. Water pump blew freeze plugs and gasket. Had to call a tow truck and an auto repair place. What a blessing they were. They were very friendly and kind to my family doing all they could in the office to accommodate my 2 and 4 year old as we waited for diognosis. Due to circumstance they pulled my truck in the shop to protect our stuff as we had to find a motel room. A mechanic began the work that night preparing for arrival of new parts. Installed new water pump, thermostat, and did several checks to make sure all was OK and no other problems would arise. Had us back on the road the next afternoon, and not with an emergency repair price either. Just an honest parts and labor bill. What great quality work and people. Thanks for the great vacation we got to finish. A1 auto is excellent. Did I mention they were really busy at the time? They don't just take care of automobiles, they take care of people to. BIG 👍

I was traveling on vacation and my wheel bearing went out. I was towed to A1 and they got right to it. They got me back on the road in 2 days. They had to send a driver to Redding to get some parts, a 4-Hour round trip and didn't charge me extra for it. In fact the price ended up less than what he originally quoted me. I am very pleased. Have had no problems since.

I DO NOT recommend taking your vehicle here. I was fortunate to avoid a profoundly expensive and unnecessary ordeal. Took my truck in for a Leak Down Test and they gave me a diagnosis that would have ended up in the several thousands of dollars (engine replacement, minimum $2,000 in shop time, repairing all the "new" inherited issues, etc), so I researched the issue myself and consulted a friends high end technician/mechanic. He confirmed that the diagnosis was basically impossible, so I had the repairs done elsewhere (top end only [same engine], all working, cleared smog, registered now). Returned to Todd at A1 and told him the story, suggesting he review that issue with his mechanic, and asked if there was anything he could do to correct the mistake. He simply said "I'm glad you got your valves fixed..." AGAIN, Would not recommend, will not return, DO NOT TRUST.

These guys saved our weekend! We broke down on the Friday before a holiday and this shop was closing early. They were not able to do a full fix because the part simply was not available for days and only from the dealership. But these guys found a way to get us back on the road in a safe condition so we could finish our trip. They even took the time to talk to our local dealer to make sure the correct part was on order so it could be installed after the holiday when we returned home. Without these guys, our amazing weekend would have turned into a disaster. We are totally satisfied with the service they were able to provide. THANKS GUYS!

I took my Equinox here for a smog check recently and passed emissions testing. The price was fair and the service was quick! The front service advisor was very nice as well. Overall, I would recommend A-1 Auto if you need a smog check done at a fair price for a newer vehicle. I cannot review any repairs by A-1 Auto as I have yet to take my car there for repair.