
Automotive Diagnostics
A straightforward read on check-engine lights, unusual noises, and performance issues, with an honest answer on what actually needs fixing.
Salinas' Honest, Trusted Auto Repair Shop
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.

Services

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

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

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

Regular maintenance service to keep your vehicle running smoothly and catch small issues before they turn into expensive ones.
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Honest diagnostics and fair pricing, trusted in Salinas for decades.
Our story
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.
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Serving Salinas, CA.
132 Market Way # C, Salinas, CA 93901
132 Market Way # C, Salinas, CA 93901
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