Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Chevy — and most every car on the road, including European imports. Family-owned in Elk Grove. Dealership-grade diagnostics, honest pricing — without the dealership bill. 4.9★ on Yelp. 5.0 on CARFAX.
We take a lot of pride in the work that leaves this shop. That's why we're very selective with our customer base — when we put our name on a repair, it has to be right. Here's what it takes to be a G&J customer.
Booking starts with all of these. No exceptions, no shortcuts. If we don't have them, we can't book you in.
Why: We document every car at drop-off so there's never a paint-or-damage dispute later. Photos protect both of us. Without this, we don't open a job.
No charge, no obligation:
If we need to dig deeper:
Both apply toward your repair if you proceed.
If your engine is knocking, your transmission is slipping, or you have a real mechanical problem, we won't take it as an oil change or fluid service. Maintenance is for healthy cars. Mechanical repairs require a diagnostic first. This isn't negotiable — it's how we deliver work we can stand behind.
Before any repair, you'll see a written estimate with our terms. Here are the highlights:
When you pick up your car, you're confirming:
We love a good diagnosis. The kind of repair where you bring in a problem nobody else could figure out, and we walk you through exactly what we found and how we fixed it. That's the work we built this shop around.
A few things outside that wheelhouse: quick oil changes (SpeeDee down the street handles those well) and pre-purchase inspections. We can install parts you've supplied yourself, but we won't warranty that work — if you want the job covered, we'll source the parts.
We back what we control: every part we provide and every repair we perform comes with our warranty. We don't extend that warranty to the overall condition of the vehicle itself — many cars we see have well over 150,000 miles, complex prior service histories, or wear in components outside the scope of the repair — so our coverage stays focused on the parts and labor we directly deliver.
We take pride in our work. If the way we work sounds right for you, we'd love to hear what's going on with your vehicle.
Six core service categories — the work we do best. Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Chevy and most every car on the road, including European imports.
Full vehicle scan — fault codes, data, visual inspection, system-specific testing, and test drive verification. We identify the root cause, not just the symptom. $250 fee applies toward repair if you approve. Vehicle must arrive with at least half a tank. Full diagnostic terms →
Pad and rotor replacement, caliper rebuilds, brake-line repair, and ABS diagnostic work. Stop with confidence on Sacramento's hills and freeways.
Battery testing & replacement, alternator and starter repair, parasitic-draw diagnostics, wiring & sensor work — including modern CAN-bus systems.
Injector cleaning, throttle-body service, intake decarbonization. Restore lost MPG and smooth out rough idles on high-mileage engines.
Engine air, cabin air, fuel filter, and spark plug replacement. Manufacturer-spec scheduled-maintenance services to protect your warranty and resale value.
Timing belts & serpentine belts, CV axles & driveshafts, water pump, power steering, intake & exhaust manifolds, suspension, cooling system, exhaust — and engine & transmission repair or replacement. If it can be done without a factory lift, it gets done here.
Three steps from problem to back-on-the-road. No surprises, no run-around — just an honest mechanic doing the job right.
Tell us what you hear, what you see, or what code came up — call us, swing by, or message us. Photos help. We'll figure out what's going on with your car.
We do a thorough computerized inspection and give you a written estimate up front. No work happens without your sign-off — period. If it's not worth fixing, we'll tell you that too.
We fix it right the first time using quality parts, then you're back on the road. Most jobs done same-day. Honest work backed by a 4.9★ reputation across 110+ verified reviews.
Pulled from public reviews across Yelp and CARFAX. The pattern is consistent: honest work, fair pricing, repeat customers.
"Dan was very honest and informative. I highly recommend his shop for any of your automotive repair."
Verified Yelp CustomerYelp"Were honest and saved me a bunch of cash when they could have easily quoted me some services I didn't need."
Verified Yelp CustomerYelp"Not only was Dan 100% honest with me and my car, he went above and beyond to take care of me."
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Located off Kent Street in Elk Grove — easy access from Highway 99 and 5. Walk-ins welcome during open hours; appointments preferred for scheduled work.
Call now to book your appointment. Diagnostics, repairs, scheduled maintenance — we'll get you back on the road, the right way.