S & M Auto Center

I feel I have found an honest, knowledgeable mechanic that will take care of me and not upsell or rip me off. I asked for estimates, stopped in and he checked the basics and said I needed nothing until another 5,000 miles and at that time he would perform all the services for a flat fee, and for me to ask my old mechanic if I had had a timing belt changed, which is done about every 90,000 miles. He then got my windshield sprayers working at no charge. I took up his time and he did not charge me a penny, so he has earned my trust. He will have me for a customer for a long time to come! Shady is also very personable and knows what you are talking about.

I took my Infiniti G35 to Shady thinking I needed new brakes. I had been using another local auto repair and at first they were great but every time I took my car in I had hundreds more in repairs so was sort of expecting the same thing here. I mean, who believes there are honest mechanics? Well, I was so pleasantly surprised when Shady gave me a call and told me that I didn’t need ANY repairs not only on my brakes but on anything else! I couldn’t believe it! I asked him to change my oil and check out the car and he did and when I picked it up, the only charge was for the oil change.
Now my husband and son are also taking their cars to him and we have all had wonderful experiences. He is the only mechanic I will now use.

This is the best shop in Camarillo! I brought in my newly purchased 2014 Kia Soul that had an issue with the A/​C system putting out a foul smell and humid air that was also dangerously fogging my windshield.
Shady provided excellent, honest, and friendly customer service and fixed the issue in HALF AN HOUR at a great price! (Drainage line was clogged)
I’m now back on the road enjoying my new car, odor free with clear visibility! I will definitely return with any service I need in the future. You should pay them a visit too if you have any automotive service needs.

These guys are great! They fixed my jeep in less than the time expected, were super friendly and very thorough on explaining everything before any work was done. Will definitely recommend them!

A previous mechanic told me my serpentine belt tensioner was squeaky, but I decided to go to S&M for a second opinion as I was skeptical. Shady got back to me less than 20 minutes from when I requested a quote. Even though it was near closing time, he allowed me to bring my car in to take a look. When I arrived, he stopped what he was doing to look at my car. He showed me what he was looking at and ultimately diagnosed that nothing was wrong with the tensioner.
I very much appreciated his honesty and time to look at my car! I also liked that he showed me where the «problem» should have been. I will definitely be back for future repairs!

Twice I brought my vehicle to Shady and he is always helpful. Both times he spent 30 – 45 minutes diagnosing my problem. Instead of telling me I needed something replaced he fixed it right there and didn’t even charge me. Check this guy out, he exudes the most important quality in a mechanic, honesty!

This place is legit, came in because my check engine light was on and I needed a smog. Shady was able to accommodate me on a Saturday at the last minute got me my smog and checked my engine light code and told me what the problem was, something I could do my self. I was in and out in less then 30 minutes, smog certification in hand and check engine light figured out, never felt rushed or pressured and he actually told me where the piece was that needed replacing. He is now my go to mechanic and should be yours as well.

Took our Chevy Tahoe to Shady. Good customer service, honest and affordable. Highly recommended

My vehicle’s temperature gauge was fluctuating between mid to high on the and seeing that it was spilling plenty of coolant, I knew it was time to take it to a mechanic. I searched on Unilocal and came upon S & M and saw the high praise/​reviews for this place. I am a big supporter of Mom and Pop shops (especially those local to my community), so I messaged Shady and he was more than helpful and accommodating and never hassled/​pressured me to go with him as I was still trying research other shops/​pricing. I ended up choosing S & M as their quote (with no hidden fees) was the best.
Upon arriving, even though Shady and his associate were already working on another car, he took my vehicle and put it up on the lift within minutes of my arrival. His very first inspection was that the top radiator hose was cracking/​leaking. Of course my friends and I looked at it (of course with no lift) and visually we saw nothing. Since Shady had a lift, he was able to diagnose it correctly.
After replacing the hose and adding additional coolant, my car’s temperature gauge is back to normal (just under mid level) and don’t see it going back to the fluctuation of the temperature. Thank you Shady and your associate for honest and budget friendly work. I will be back and will let my family and friends know about your shop.

I brought in my Toyota 4 runner and I thought the thing was completely FUBAR (f-​ed up beyond all repair) but Shady and the boys took her in and by the next day, she ran better than when I first got her. These guys go above and beyond to help you at an affordable price and service that is out of this world. I completely recommend these guys for all your car service needs!

I had some electrical issues caused by a rodent crawling up under the front of my car and chewing some wires. I took my care to the dealer who said i needed to replace the wiring harness. Parts and labor were estimated at almost $ 2400. While I have comprehensive coverage on my auto insurance policy, my deductible is $ 1,000. I though I should get a second opinion…
I went to S & M because I read so many good reviews on Unilocall Shady fixed it for $ 95. No, I did not leave off a zero. Only a few wires were damaged. He spliced in a few sections and now everything works as good as new. Not only did I save $ 905 from what would have been my deductible. I, also, did not have to make an insurance claim (savings unknown).
Count me as another totally satisfied customer.

If you have car trouble, and don’t know where to go THIS is the place. Shady, is attentive and very concerned about what your car needs. He’s honest and actually wants to help you. Anytime I’m in automotive trouble he’s there and I love it!

I was totally lost as to why my brake lights were not working properly. I replaced all the bulbs and the fuse and the brake switch, all to no no avail. That darned light would not come on when I stepped on the brake. I was frustrated as to why I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I did not what to get pulled over and get a hefty ticket. That would be all I needed. I certainly didn’t want to get the run around from an unscrupulous tech. So I was a bit skeptical and unsure of what to expect when I brought my van to S & M.
I met with Shady, and after talking me down from the ledge, he assured me that everything would be ok. Within minutes he figured out the problem and me on my way. Something so seemingly simple would have had me spending a cool 100 on diagnostics at some other shop. I know because I tried… Shady knows his electrical.
Moral of the story, I would have same so much time and money had I just come to Shady in the first place.
Listen, if you are anything like me, tall, dark, and handsome, and need an honest mechanic – or perhaps not so tall– come to S & M. You won’t be sorry you did.
I am so glad that I met Shady and I will always, always come back for all my car needs.

My go to guys whenever my car needs something done and they get it just right every time… reasonable prices and fast service… always call before you go if you don’t want to wait a long time they are always busy.

Great customer service by Shady! Didn’t end up having work done, but he took a look at my truck (brakes, engine light, and filled up my brake fluid) at no charge! Will be back for future work!

I had a really good experience getting a tune-​up & oil change at S & M Auto. They have a nice clean waiting room. He got the work done quickly & didn’t try to give me work I didn’t need. He’s my guy in Camarillo for all my auto repair needs !!

I am so happy I found a mechanic I can trust! The owner Shady is awesome. He has come to my and my families rescue many of times. He goes over and above the call of duty. Always good work at a good price. Whether working on my Prius or my less complicated Mitsubishi, I have always been happy with the service. As a woman he always treats me with respect and I have never been given the run around which seemed to happen at the dealerships and other auto repair shops. So finding him has been a great relief when it comes to auto repair issues.
Thank you Shady!

I was recommended here by a pastor at my church. I needed my breaks repaired and Shady delivered the goods! Great service, honest prices, he really went above & beyond. Now I take my car to him for everything I need including oil changes. It feels great to find a local mechanic I can trust!

Just as I finished backing my tent trailer into a campsite at Sycamore Canyon Campground at Point Mugu this last Sunday 8/​2, I heard a popping noise and the power steering/​power brake pump on my Astro van was dead! Two and a half hours away from home and it was just my daughter and I on the first day of our three day trip to our favorite campground. What a terrible feeling, realizing that I was kind of stranded. We have Auto Club, but I was unsure if any shop they took it to could get it fixed quickly and I wondered how I was going to get back to my vehicle once it was fixed. I called my husband who did some research and found S&M Auto on Unilocal and suggested I give them a call. The next morning I spoke to Shady, who assured me that he would make my van repairs a priority and would also get my van back to me once it was repaired.
Auto Club towed my van to S&M Auto and Shady called me once he looked at it to let me know that he could fix it that same day and how much it would be (and the price was reasonable). He called me when it was done, and then came and got my daughter and I and brought us to the shop to pick up the van. I was so grateful he got it done so quickly, came and got us, and was a really nice guy! Seriously, his prompt and excellent service saved our camping trip! I could not possibly say enough about how awesome this was, especially since we were so far from home. I highly recommend S&M Auto to anyone when in the Camarillo area. Thanks again Shady!
PS– When I arrived home, I found a nice thank you/​follow up card in the mail from S&M Auto. Nice touch! Sure wish we had a shop in our area where the service was this good.

I recently moved to SoCal, and finding a good shop to take my car to is always never easy (we’ve all been through that). A friend recommended I go see Shady (the owner) at S&M Auto. I was skeptical because Camarillo is almost an hour away drive from LA, but I thought I’d give it a try. After I met Shady and saw his work ethic and knowledge, I didn’t regret the drive for a second.
I know a thing or two about cars, so I’m not easily impressed when I go to a mechanic, but this guy KNOWS what he’s doing and what he’s talking about. After talking for a while it was obvious that he has a very strong electrical background (which almost every mechanic lacks) and he’s great with all the mechanical work too.
I’m very happy with the work he did on my car, letting me know all the work that needs to be done and the cost upfront, and even giving me options of the different parts, prices, pros and cons. I finally found a mechanic with experience who I can trust that will do an honest job at a fair price!
I rarely write Unilocal reviews, but I know how much of a hassle it is to find an honest and knowledgeable mechanic, so those were my 2 cents. If you take your car there once, I’m pretty sure you’ll never take it to someone else… at least that’s what I’ll be doing.