Salinas' Honest, Trusted Auto Repair Shop

Honest Auto Repair, Trusted in Salinas for 30 Years

Jose and the team tell you exactly what your car needs, skip the upsell, and get you back on the road at a fair price.

J & M Automotive work
4.6★
Google Rating
30
Google Reviews
30+ Years
Experience
25+ Yrs
Family Trusted

Services

Everything we take on.

Automotive Diagnostics
01

Automotive Diagnostics

A straightforward read on check-engine lights, unusual noises, and performance issues, with an honest answer on what actually needs fixing.

General Auto Repair
02

General Auto Repair

Full-service repair for cars of all makes and models, done right the first time and backed by a guarantee.

Auto Restoration
03

Auto Restoration

Restoration work for owners bringing an older vehicle back to safe, reliable, road-ready condition.

Routine Maintenance
04

Routine Maintenance

Regular maintenance service to keep your vehicle running smoothly and catch small issues before they turn into expensive ones.

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J & M Automotive in Salinas, CA
J & M Automotive in Salinas, CA
J & M Automotive in Salinas, CA

Honest diagnostics and fair pricing, trusted in Salinas for decades.

Our story

Meet J & M Automotive

For decades, drivers across Salinas have turned to J & M Automotive when something's wrong under the hood. We've built our reputation one honest diagnosis at a time, telling customers exactly what a car needs and, just as often, what it doesn't.

We handle everything from routine maintenance to full diagnostics, repair, and restoration work, always at a fair, straightforward price. There's no upselling here, only solid advice and workmanship customers trust enough to send their own families through our doors.

Every repair we complete is backed by our guarantee. It's why the same customers keep coming back, and why so many of them started as a friend's recommendation.

  • Straight answers, no upselling
  • Fair, transparent pricing
  • Work guaranteed
  • Same trusted mechanic for over 30 years

What customers say

“Hands down the only honest mechanic around. Jose has been my family's mechanic for 25+ years. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed. Good people.”

Yessica Castro

“Excellent customer service and professional workmanship at an affordable rate. Would recommend anyone who is looking for any automotive diagnostic, repair and restoration needs. Thank you very much Jose and Lidia for your service over 30 years of professionalism.”

Arro Tyri

“Jose is an honest person who does a great job. He doesn't try to sell you more than you need and gives solid advice. I do not hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family.”

Sandra Marie Martinez-Perez

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Serving Salinas, CA.

(831) 424-8667

132 Market Way # C, Salinas, CA 93901

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Hours

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Monday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

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132 Market Way # C, Salinas, CA 93901

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