Ferrell's Auto Repair

I called to ask for a diagnostic and the mechanic told me that I should still have basic coverage from the dealership since my vehicle is still fairly new, cant believe I didnt think of that. Really appreciate an honest mechanic and that he didnt try to make money off of me when I can get it checked for free from the dealer.
Nov 17th, 2023

Outstanding knowledge and service. Been going there for decades because they earn it.
Sep 19th, 2023

Aug 30th, 2023

The mechanic that was doing my smog was very courteous and informative. My car didn't pass but he did explain what I need to do. And it was great to be able to go in on a Saturday
Aug 2nd, 2023

Larry @ Ferrells is the ONLY mechanic on the central coast that i will allow to service ANY of my cars - he is that good. (He has cared for all of my cars since before Ferrels...for almost 20 years now) Ferrells as a shop is fairly priced for their services and BEYOND honest... with both good and bad news. This shop has personally saved 2 vehicles from certain death had they been serviced anywhere else... 1. My former employers 96 Ford e150 service van was saved from being replaced due to mis-diagnosis at another (trusted) shop who quoted a repair price more than the van was worth and stated it would be unable to pass smog without quoted repairs. Larry laughed, knew the code, why it had been mis diagnosed, and what wad actually needed to repair the issue. $150 later it was fixed, passed smog...and stayed in service another 6 years 2. We got my GFz 16yo daughter a $3500 hyundai elantra for her first car. It was sent to ferrells for basic safety inspection and to address some small things of concern. Replacing the timing belt was recommended (with it...another 100k in mileage is easily and reliably possible). That isnt cheap...$5k had been budgeted for the car itself... so she chose to have the belt done. Sadly, just outside the warranty period for the replacement kit... the new belt tensioner seized and the timing belt snapped. (On an interference motor... iykyk) THAT COULD/SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE DEATH OF THE CAR. Ed Ferrell could have told us "sorry, no warranty its $$$$$...good luck." But instead he covered EVERYTHING! 100% at the shops expense.... including head and block resurfacing, replacing valves and guides... which had to be sent to a machine shop be done, an entire new timing belt kit... EVERY SINGLE PART. Ed asked only that we split Larrys labor for all the work... a net cost to us of $400.... for several thousand dollars in total cost...on a car absolutely not worth it... Except to its driver.... her first car - already named "Carlos" and adorned with all the things teenage girls to to their cars. I dont live anywhere near atascadero... servicing my cars there isnt "convenient" but so long as i live anywhere in SLO county... Larry is my only mechanic and Ferrells is my only shop.
Nov 17th, 2023