Lavender Brothers Automotive

Reviews

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  Brian Roeder
6 months ago
Toby and his team are simply the best. They rebuilt my 2018 Expedition's engine professionally and as promised. They asked for 8 days to do the work and had it done in 5. They handled all the paperwork with my warranty company and performed exactly as promised. There is good reason that they are so highly rated. They also are great communicators - which so often does not happen.Glad I listened to the reviews and took my car to Lavendar Bros.Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair

  travis scott
9 months ago
Quality work,fair prices, and very knowledgeable staff make Lavender brothers the only place I will take my vehicles on the central coast.Dropped my truck off and they handled everything. From diagnosing to dealing with extended warranty to the finished work. Easy to deal with and truck drives great now.If I could give 10 stars, I would.Service: Steering & suspension repair

  J. Vinson
8 months ago
Toby, Robin, and the rest of their crew are knowledgeable, reliable, and honest in all aspects of their business. You can trust them to treat you right and get you back on the road. Highly recommended, especially for all things Jeep. Appreciate all ya'lls help.

  Matthew Geary
10 months ago
Selected this place for the good reviews. Brought them my cargo van with a drivetrain/motor mount issue. They basically spent hundreds of dollars to balance my front tires. They have it back knowing the issue was ongoing. The issue is now significantly worse. And now I can't even schedule service for repair; they won't call me back.

  Chris Knapp
2 years ago
We had our 2014 Ford Explorer in for a coolant flush and change. The guys at the shop were great with getting us in on a Friday. Not only did they perform the service but they also did a multi point inspection and pointed out a couple items to keep an eye on. I am very happy with their service and will use them again in the future!

  Sherrie Fennell
a year ago
My experiences at Lavender Brother's has left me feeling forever grateful for finding these guys, Toby and his crew truly are the best at what they do!! My big thing is honesty, its really hard to find that quality these days and you will definitely find it here! You will receive top notch customer service from some highly skilled extremely knowledgable individuals!! Trust me you wont be disappointed!!!Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto engine tuning, Brakes, Auto emissions testing, Auto maintenance, Oil change

  Karen Uribe
2 years ago
Staff is professional and knows their stuff! They installed an after market Bull bar on my husbands truck which looks fantastic and I wanted them to install some runners on my car that I bought on line.After looking at the product they were honest and determined the product was not of a good quality, not made to fit my year model and would not be safe to install.I really appreciate the honesty and placing safety and quality of their work over making money on a job. Now I will let them find the correct parts and proceed from that point. Highly Recommend!Service: Body & Trim

  David Bizzle
2 years ago
I took my older Jeep in to get my brake failure diagnosed. Staff was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and super helpful. I got the bad news that the Jeep needed a lot more than it was worth after they thoroughly inspected the vehicle. We decided not to repair the vehicle and better off selling for parts or as an off road project. They were generous enough to not charge for the diagnosis. Would highly recommend this place on service experience alone. They do military discount, too.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Jeffery Stillwell
a year ago
I ran into trouble on Highway 1, and limped my PT Cruiser into the first open shop that I found, my brake caliper dangling by one loose bolt out of what should have been two tight bolts. Matt greeted my dog Petey Cruiser and me in a busy lot in front of his busy shop. He told me that he would be happy to check over the car to make sure it was safe to drive if I was willing to leave it for at least a couple of days. This was very acceptable to me as many shops are booked weeks ahead, and I knew that there was deferred maintenance that needed to be addressed.A couple of days later I have a complete run down of parts that need replacement and I am authorizing the work. As the days went by, different issues were uncovered, and Matt was great with communicating with me, and Pablo was taking very good care of my 2004 Chrysler like it was a 2023 Cadillac. When there was a loss in his family, Matt personally finished up my coilover setup and alignment on my slammed Cruiser. They were very accommodating in finding ways to minimize costs on parts and labor, and they treated my dog and me like family.Considering the fact that they fit me into an obviously very busy schedule without an appointment and my technician needed to take time to be with his family, the turnaround was completely reasonable. The car rides and drives so much better now, but more importantly I feel like I have found the shop that treats both my car and me with honesty and respect, and that's more rare than my 1 of 1306 Dream Cruiser Series 3.Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, Auto maintenance

  Mike Browne
3 years ago
I've been taking my 2006 F-150 to Lavender Brothers since I've owned the truck, about 3 years. I Started taking it to them because the previous owner of the truck took it there while he owned it. I trust them completely with my truck and drive away feeling confident in the work performed. They go thru everything. On the pricey side, but you get what you pay for.I highly recommend.Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Brakes

  Eddie Teaby
a year ago
2nd issue with this shop.Similar problems.1st time I had leveling kit installed. I went over a bump and it sounded like my suspension bottomed out.Brought truck back and they discovered there was parts that weren t installed with the new kit (couple bolts).They fixed it. And offered to replace the suspension if I was uncomfortable with the suspension bottoming out for couple of days.Was happy with the offer. But declined.And continued using them.2nd issue.Had brakes replaced. On way home. Truck started pulling to the right.Brought it back. Found out there was a caliper bolt missing ,Was of coursed fixed. And got an apology.Seems like the mechanics need more quality control.Service advisor claims bolts get torqued to proper specs. But unless you re actually back there watching. How could you possibly know.It s unfortunate I will not be using this shop anymore. I really like the guys upfront. But the quality control needs huge help.Missing bolts and parts/components of suspension and brakes is a huge safety issue.Hopefully they can get back to where they used to be. Which was a great shop known for quality work.Unfortunately, hearing similar stories. It s just not there anymore.Service: Brakes

  Michael Edson
a year ago
Lavender Brothers helped me with my Jeep. Robin was my primary contact. I can t say enough good about the communication and quality of work. I trust these folks and will continue to go to them for my needed auto service work.Services: Transmission, Auto brake replacementServices: Transmission, Auto brake replacement

  Bridger Morgan
5 years ago
I brought my jeep into Lavender Brothers and they have been nothing short of amazing. Robin has been incredible helping me step by step with the customization of my jeep. This is the best shop in town for any automotive work or custom fabrication. I will not take my jeep anywhere else. Lavenders brother are the best shop in California.

  Christopher Smith
2 years ago
Lavender Brothers go above and beyond. My truck was running really rough after I replaced a couple sensors on my own. Scott and Matt gave me a great deal on a computer tune up that got the truck running great.Service: Auto engine tuningService: Auto engine tuning

  Adam
4 years ago
We went to the one on 1624 del Monte and these guys really did a great job with our 7.9L diesel Ford E350. They made us feel really taken care of while keeping us informed.Our alternator was pooped out and they did a thorough diagnostic to make sure we didn't have anymore problems, while also taking care of the main one.Thanks guys!

  Tom Edwards
2 years ago
Lavender Brothers ordered and installed a set of Go Rhino running boards on my 2021 Wrangler Sport while I had an extended cappuccino at a nearby Starbucks. Lavender did a prompt and thoroughly professional installation. I am very pleased and will use Lavender in the future for more after-market installations.

  Eliseo Frausto
3 years ago
Beyond amazing. Took my Honda CRV for transmission issue's. Their honesty, customer service, and professionalism took me by surprise. Since my issue was really bad, they did not charge the diagnostic fee. The decision now is, do I fix my transmission or invest on a new car? With that said I just found my number one place for future auto work.

  Rusty Outside
3 years ago
These guys are the best in Seaside for any automotive repair, Toby and his crew are professional and knowledgeable. Whether its working on a mini van like my 2004 Chevy Venture that was having transmission problems to doing custom work on my 2005 Jeep TJ unlimited there is nowhere else in town that has the knowledge and skills that match Lavender Brothers!Service: Transmission

  Jerry Edelen
3 years ago
Tobey and Robin, once again, did an outstanding job on my truck. There's a reason that the Lavender Bros is the "go to" place in Central California for off road vehicle modification, maintenance and repair. I highly recommend their services!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Oil change

  Kyle Ray
6 years ago
The crew here was play and knowledgeable. They did exactly what I asked for at a reasonable price and in a timely fashion. They have experience with a wide range of cars and trucks I will definitely be bringing my vehicle back here in the future for my auto repair needs. They also specialize in off-road vehicles so if you want to get a lift done or perhaps some rock sliders this is a good place to look at in this area. There are not a lot of shops around here that will do that.

  Nick Rudolph
3 years ago
Robin is an excellent service writer and very knowledgeable, I highly recommend this company for all of your automotive need, their mechanics work hard and fast and get the job done right the first time. I had a somewhat special job for them and they knocked it out of the park. I drove away a happy customer!

  Nathan Loomis
6 years ago
Great service. I had a Jasper transmission put into my SUV a year ago, and when it started having serious problems, Lavender Brothers worked with Jasper to install another unit completely under warrant. I was impressed!

  Christopher Striegel
5 years ago
Decided to branch out and try another automotive repair place and picked this one based on prior reviews; was not disappointed. Had a chance to speak with Toby (owner) and Matt who were both very knowledgeable, friendly and willing to answer any questions. They don't try to sell you services you don't need and prices are very reasonable. Even if you have a place you have been going to for awhile, I highly recommend giving this place a shot.

  Elizabeth Saravia
a year ago
Thank you so much to Robin and everyone else involved for taking in our car and setting us on the right path. So incredibly helpful and transparent about everything. Much appreciated. Check them out if you re looking for a mechanic!Services: Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Auto emissions testing, Vehicle safety inspectionServices: Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Auto emissions testing, Vehicle safety inspection

  Joshua Robbins
5 years ago
We pulled up to lavender automotive in Ashley's golden-peach 1983 VW Rabbit (AKA Buttercup) as sunset was fast approaching and the cold night was near with an oil pressure emergency. the kind gentleman, Robin and Matt there served us four different types of chocolate and free coffee and then swiftly took us at the beginning of the line and solved our issue. as we were on a road trip and had nowhere to stay this was quite essential. Needless to say we're quite pleased. After a short nap a cup of coffee a smile a handshake and a wave we rode off on our way south to whatever adventures awaited, with a car, and a clean bill of automotive health. <3 u, Josh & Ashley xoxo

  Laura Hubrich
3 years ago
As a first time visit we brought our Murano in with starting issues. With all the challenges people and the community are dealing with we chose local business. Professional and prompt with their diagnosis and in our particular situation we were able to work with them during this pandemic time with our payments. That was a great help to our family. Thank you!Services: Electrical repair, Auto engine diagnostic

  Mark Young
2 years ago
Excellent communication throughout the process, consciousness attention to detail of what needed to be done to my Dodge Cummins. I would recommend Lavender Brothers highly.Services: Transmission, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto windshield leak repair, Oil changeServices: Transmission, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto windshield leak repair, Oil change

  michael pulido
a year ago
Robin and the team at Lavender Brothers did an amazing job repairing my GMC Duramax.Robin kept me informed on what needed to be done and made the right suggestions on the correct parts needed.Repairs were done in a timely matter and my vehicle was back on the road.Thanks again, Robin.You and your team have earned a new customer for life!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Vehicle safety inspection

  Debby Bradshaw
3 years ago
I called Lavendar Brothers and was able to get in immediately for an emergency car maintenance. Robin, the manager, was very professional and was able to identify the repairs needed. I highly recommend this business!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnosticServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic

  Jasmine Briggs
a year ago
Great customer service, quick car service, friendly and adorable. Will definitely be taking my car here anytime I need anything.