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Penn Valley Auto Service Penn Valley Auto Service offers a complete range of auto repair and preventive auto maintenance services to the Penn Valley, CA community!. Penn Valley Auto Service is the premier mechanical and electrical automotive repair facility in Penn Valley, CA. Family owned and operated since 1994, we have put thousands of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs back on the road quickly and safely.

Let us show you our straight-forward, honest approach to repairing your vehicle. You will be back on the road fast with a smile on your face knowing that your vehicle has been serviced by the best.
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At Penn Valley Auto Service, our trusted ASE certified technicians have years of experience on handling any auto repair and maintenance service for your vehicle. Located in Penn Valley, CA, our state-of-the-art auto repair shop is ready to serve all your auto repair and maintenance needs. We pride ourselves in our knowledge of general repair and maintenance to get your car back on the road.
We want you to be completely satisfied with our service, so please let us know how we're doing. We have been going to these mechanics for over 15 years. They are quick, honest and can explain to me what my cars needs with words that I can understand. Love them so so much! Very very good people. Curt, the owner, is very kind and honest.
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Chris Fagan
Dec 03, 2021
I had a very small repair on a car I'm building everyone else in town told me it would take at least a week maybe longer. I gave Jason a call at Penn Valley Auto he said "bring it over" and did the work in minutes Thank You PVA!
Ang Honeycutt
Sep 26, 2021
They fit me right in. Everyone was friendly, professional and extremely helpful. I went in prepared for a "usual" car repair shop experience where I leave not exactly certain if I was getting fed a line. These guys were honest and said, "If you are on a budget, none of this stuff NEEDS to be done right now. It can wait." It was like a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend. Glad to have found a place I can trust in the future to be straight up with me.
John Hajducko
Jun 03, 2021
They did a great job finding a very difficult electrical problem on my Jeep
George Williams
Feb 11, 2021
Curt is a fantastic guy very knowledgeable and also very reasonable with his prices. Great guy awesome service too!
Sylvia C.
Sep 16, 2020
This company was recommended to me by someone one NextDoor. Would NEVER go to them again. I had a 9:00 am appt that was made last week with the owner, Curt Duran. He gave me a ride home and I thought that everything was going to be fine as he did a diagnostic test when I was there. Well, after waiting 5 hours and not hearing anything, I called and was told by Tammy, the Lady at the desk, that "they" were 1/2 done, but that Curt had a question to ask me.

About an hour later he finally called and said he needed to know what work was done on my car because there could be several things wrong with it. What? I have never in all my car repair experience had a car repair company ask me that and be dependent on that information. Long story short. I called my prior company and they sent me the information via text, but Curt said he couldn't read it (again I had to call).

He said it could be a lot of different reasons and maybe (ha ha) the engine could be ready to blow up. Wasn't that funny? At 4:30 pm after wasting 7-1/2 hours of waiting for the lowdown, I still didn't have any more information than when I walked in. I told Curt if he relied on the past information from prior auto repair shops, then he should tell his customers early in the game.

He has all sorts of excuses and never apologized. He finally came to my house after 6pm and I left with my car in the exact same condition as when I dropped it off. He didn't charge me, but then all he did was put in some water. Big Whoop!
Nancy Butler
Jul 29, 2020
Curt is very honest and the customer service is outstanding. My mom has been going to this establishment for a very long time and loves them also. Services: Tires, Brakes, Check engine light diagnostic
Miguel Fauste Balcells
May 23, 2020
Very very good people. Curt, the owner, is very kind and honest. I had to take a van in very bad condition and he always tried to give me the lowest price possible. I am very happy with him and wont doubt in taking my new van to him if anything happens. Thank you so much Penn Valley Auto Service!
Rob Quintero
Jan 27, 2020
So I was up at the lake house, just about to make the 3 hour drive back home. As I'm leaving the community, I hear a pop under the hood and see all the steam. I called 5 places to check their availability, and Curt at Penn Valley Auto said that he could help me out. AAA towed the truck to him, got the part from O'Reilly and bam, he got it fixed. Did a great job and didn't gouge me on the labor.

Something that the other 4 shops whom I won't name did do. Also, when it was ready, his wife came and picked me up so I didnt have to walk. That type of customer service is rare nowadays. It was definitely appreciated and I will definitely be coming back in the future.
Jonathan Prentice
May 03, 2019
Very nice ppl. helped me out and took care of me. I RECOMMEND EVERYONE GET YOUR CAR SERVICED HERE.
George Sieberg
Jan 02, 2019
The brakes went out on my 99 Dodge Truck while passing through the area. Curt though very busy at his shop, got my vehicle in and had me on the road in a little over 2 hours. So lucky to find a reputable shop while travelling that was courteous, efficient, and affordable, and went the extra mile to get me up and running.
Ed Sase
Nov 04, 2018
Customer service was great. Curt took the time to find out what the problem was and even double checked to make sure what my problem was at no charge. It's not often you find someone willing to go that little extra for the customer. You won't be disappointed if you see him.
Phil Reinheimer
Sep 25, 2018
Very courteous check of my car without a charge. Always excellent service by very pleasant helpful staff. Many thanks as always, Curt! We'll be back and happy to recommend you! Vicki
Tye T.
Nov 05, 2017
Rip off. Charged me $125 for smog with a coupon. Then charged my wife $250 to check her anti-lock brakes. But we're unable to fix ANYTHING. Then wanted to charge her $75 to replace a tail light bulb. On the bright side they did fix the bulb but made it out to be a big favor.
Monica M.
Dec 23, 2016
OMG! The nicest people ever! We went in with a low tire pressure light on and a tire that kept losing its air. They were able to assess the problem and recommended replacing the front tires as they were worn and probably the reason they weren't holding air. The two men that helped us gave us an excellent deal on some tires and they were able to mount them and get us on the road quickly.

They provide a comfortable waiting room and let us keep our dogs with us while they did the work. They brought us coffee and water and kept us informed on the progress and outcome. What a great crew! I highly recommend them. They are very kind, respectful, caring and honest!
Judy D.
Oct 30, 2016
I am a single lady and moved here 5 yrs. ago. I have always found them fairly priced and helpful. giving me rides to my home.when i leave a vehicle for several hours. Customer service is important. Curt, the owner always takes time with explaining, advising, and recommending options. Recently my truck was assessed for an oil leak.it took about 20 min.

It carries a Camper that can't be removed.so because of clearance issues it can't be repaired there. Curt recommended a couple of places i could take it to. I didn't owe him a thing for the assessment.so he lost this job.but still kept me as a Customer.
Carlo L.
Jul 08, 2016
I brought in my car in for oil and filter change. Friendly service, very proffesional, knowledgeable. Even told me the type of oil filter I should use when I do my own oil change. Oil change was reasonably fast as well. I recommend this place.
Will Johnson
Apr 29, 2016
My car broke down and this was the closest spot. Their prices were on the high side and they told me it would cost $200 to replace a missing hose that wasn't actually missing. I don't feel like the friendly staff were trying to rip me off but they also seemed like competent mechanics so I don't know what was going on.
Kat D.
Jul 24, 2015
I stopped by today around 4:45 in the afternoon to ask about bringing my car in because my muffler was rattling against my trailer hitch bar. I was promptly greeted by the owner, Curt, who came out to the parking lot and looked under my car. He told me that the noise was being caused by a loose bolt. He went inside to grab the tools he needed to tighten the bolt and tightened it then and there.

It was so nice. I asked him what I owed him and he happily said, "nothing"! While I realize this was a very simple repair, it is beyond appreciated that he went ahead and took care of it for me. Thank you so much Curt! I will be back to you next time I need any work done.
John M.
Oct 31, 2014
Had squeaking noise coming from my truck. I called them and was told: "bring it in, we'll do a 30 minute assessment. If it is the brakes, We can replace them in about 2 hours." Thought this sounded fair, made an appointment and brought my truck in. An hour and half later, I approached the man working the counter and was told: "oh, sorry, forgot about ya. Well, it is the brakes. We'll call you in couple hours when it's done." SIX hours later it was finished.

Only two tires needed new brakes (back). I don't mind the length of time it takes to do a job correctly, the issue is incompetent estimated times of completion. I needed my vehicle for work and ended up having to re-arrange my shift. Two hours, give or take one hour. Ok. Two hours, give or take four hours, is outrageous to me. There are many auto repair shops in the area, I would recommend going elsewhere.
Tracie F.
Jul 07, 2014
Terrible! I took my car in (with an appointment) for a repair that they said would take 2 days. It's been 6 days and they haven't even started. No communication, no apologies, just excuses. I've called 3 times with no return calls, finally they answered the phone to tell me it's going to be at least another day. Extremely unprofessional.
Jaya I.
Mar 09, 2013
The owners were nice enough to send me a coupon for a free oil change as a moving present. I gladly used it & was happy with the friendliness, efficiency, and great deal. I'll be bringing my car back here for repair. They were super busy & still got me in & out within an hour. Thanks!