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At Dick Adams Automotive we repair cars, trucks and SUV's, both foreign and domestic. All of our mechanics are ASC Certified and Napa Certified. Located in Salinas 242 Griffin St, Dick Adams Automotive has been serving the Monterey County since 1976. If your vehicle is in need of service please contact us, we even offer tire for sale from the biggest brands like Michelin and Firestone.

We offer on site or off site tire repair for commercial, farm and earth mover vehicles as well. We service all makes and models, both foreign and domestic, brand new and vintage.
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Here is a little about us: In 1976 Dick Adams Automotive was opened to provide a quality, personable automotive repair facility to the Salinas area. When the Company was first opened the shop was located on Alisal Street next to PG&E. There were 2 technicians working for Dick at that time. In 1982 Dick Adams Automotive relocated to a larger building at 242 Griffin Street. Would you like to know more about us? The Company was one of the first in Salinas to have a computer system for processing repair orders.
Since 1976, Dick Adams Automotive has provided the most trusted automotive repair services on the central coast! With a full shop of ASE Certified Master Technicians our services cover all vehicle makes and models, both foreign and domestic, including small and large trucks. And If you need a tow, we offer FREE TOWING to our shop too.
JASPER Engines & Transmissions was founded in 1942 through the vision of Alvin C. Ruxer who at the time was the operator of a successful Ford dealership. Up to 1942, the Ford agency had seen uninterrupted growth.
Your one-stop, automotive repair headquarters for a complete line of quality tires and auto service. For years, we have provided the Salinas Valley area with quality auto repair service, now we offer the convenience of new Tires and Wheels making us your one stop shop for all your automotive repair needs.
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Frankie Torrez
May 18, 2022
Lost over three grand they did a full inspection and couldn't tell me the truck was over heated and I waisted so much money on parts I didn't even need at all the they told me the engine had to be replaced after wards never coming back Service: General repairs & maintenance
Riley Anderson
Dec 17, 2021
When I picked up my vehicle, it seemed to run even worse than before. The time estimate was completely off! I told them to work on a specific part of the car and they insisted to do more! How are you going to do that to a customer when they are the ones paying for the service. This shop is a scam. If you go here good luck, better chance fixing your car yourself!
Ruben Rosas
Mar 07, 2021
I just got a diagnosis it came out to 150 the original work would of costed me 1,200 luckily i decided not to get the work done when I went home i disconnected a wire and reconnected it it worked fine so I saved myself 1,200
Mary L. Moorer
Nov 20, 2020
Does not offer smog testing for rv. Employees were very nice and professional.
Jorge Artiaga
Feb 26, 2018
We went to get new tires but their balance was off. I asked them to check my breaks they bled my break line and left the brake fluid tank empty. I was driving home and my check break light turned on I bought fluid from Auto zone to avoid dealing with them again. I'm know checking my breaks now and they are very worn out and needed to be replaced 6 months ago when I took my car in to get serviced. I will never return to their business.
Jason Lefler
Apr 11, 2017
The best shop in the area. They are honest trust worthy and respectful. The only shop that will ever work on my cars again. Outstanding.
Charles Gilbride
Feb 21, 2017
I never post reviews but am motivated to do so for this business. I was in for a repair on my SUV. The manager Reubin is a good guy and handling a ton at one time, however his boss is a complete a-hole. I was waiting to hear back on the status of my car and what it would cost and a young woman answered my call but never got back to me when she said she would.

I had to keep calling and she and others continued to promise to call back but never did. Finally the owner, who I saw in person when I dropped the car off, answered the phone. I explained how many times I called and my experience and that I just wanted an answer. Mind you this was two days to get me a quote on a repair. He proceeded to tell me "I have 90 cars on my lot"(which he didn't) and 'that they were really busy.' He then abruptly told me "you know what just come get your car", in a nasty tone and attitude.

When I was in the shop he was being very unprofessional and loudly making a scene on the phone about personal issues so everyone could hear. When I got my car they said it would be $1500 to fix it. I went to another mechanic and it was fixed FOR FREE, it was so small of a thing! Never go here to get your car fixed.
Mary Santiago
Dec 12, 2016
Yesterday I was in need of a smog check for my car and decided to go to this establishment since it was close by. The woman at the register was nice and professional, so I initially thought it was going to be a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, that was not the case. What was supposed to be a routine smog check turned into a stress-filled experience quickly.

After waiting for over 30 minutes for the results of the test, the owner came to me at the last minute to tell me there were issues with my car, and that it didn't pass the smog check. He told me that that there were cracks on one of my car's pipes, which he said was going to run up to $500+ dollars to replace. He then told me he wanted to leave my car there to get it fixed, but I told him I wasn't comfortable with that. Also, when I was leaving the shop, I could see that he was staring at me while I was driving off.

I was immediately suspicious of the information he was telling me, so I decided to go to a different car shop to get a second opinion. It turned out that there were no issues at all with my pipes and my car passed the different smog check with flying colors. The owner here tried to take advantage of a poor disabled woman for what little money she had.

I would recommend anyone considering getting their car fixed to NOT go here for anything whatsoever. They may have taken $50 dollars from me, but that's the last thing they'll ever get from me. I just wanted to put this on the website so that other people could see what this place is doing to low-income people.
Travis Holder
Apr 05, 2013
Matt Beck took care of me. My tires on my Dodge Intrepid needed to be replaced. I knew that Matt was the only guy in town when I heard he was offerring one hell of a deal. Matt gave me a $100 discount on 4 Michelin tires. On top of that, I used a $70 rebate from Dick Adams Auto website, saving a me total of $170. Wow! Thanks Again Matt, Travis
Savannah Jones
Feb 04, 2012
Superb service, above the call of duty! This is an honest shop! We were stranded in Salinas with an overheated engine, but felt so relieved once we arrived at this shop! Jimmie and Matt were wonderful. They lent us one of their own vehicles while our car was getting worked on. Afterwards, they explained exactly what was done and why. They even provided the broken parts in a box! My only wish is that they were located in San Jose! Salinas is lucky to have such a fine, reliable, friendly, honest shop to repair your car!