Seaside Auto Repair

I was traveling through Monterey on vacation when my clutch went out. I was in dire straights..... at least I thought I was. I pulled into the nearest garage (brake shop) who directed me next door to see Sam. He walked over checked things out, then went back to see how soon he could get parts in. When Sam returned he had a resonible estimate and would have it completed by end of the day. I picked it up by 4pm, now 2 weeks later I'm still on road trip and clutch is doing great! What a relief. Thank you!!!

Thanks Sam, Stacey and the rest of the Wayside crew. Our car broke down over Thanksgiving in Monterey. We were so happy to be able to leave it at the shop and return to San Francisco after the holidays. While working out details over the phone, our car was repaired and picked up by a relative. Car runs great! So glad to have it back in the city.

Took my car there for a service, and they did an outstanding job! Thanks Wayside, my car is very happy �

I was visiting Monterey, and my "check engine" light went on. They were able to squeeze me in first thing the next morning. Customer service was friendly and efficient. While they were not able to determine the true cause of the warning light, they took the time to make sure my vehicle was safe to drive back to Orange County, where I would have more time to have the emissions system checked. I know why Wayside Garage was recommended, and they really came through for me. The price was very reasonable, and I'm a satisfied customer.

I have been going to Wayside for a number of years and have been very pleased with them. Any time a car falls out of warranty I take it to Wayside.

Very efficient and friendly. Thanks!

GREAT REPAIR SHOP. I feel very comfortable taking my SUV there. Stacy is very honest and friendly,takes care of my car like if it was her. Her husband and mechanics are the best in monterey bay. Great with last minute appointments. Hope I'll never have to stop going there.

I have had my truck repaired here as well as my brother in Laws car! It has always been Great Customer Service and the Communication is Awesome! There is now crazy overpriced labor costs or parts cost! Very Honest Business. Will do business here again!

Always a good experience at Wayside. Tracy's great at scheduling appointments and communicating what's going on. The repairs are made in a very timely fashion and they are well done the first time. The garage is very clean and the work done is above average. Sam found that I was missing a transmission oil cap (purchased a used car) and he replaced it for me - he happened to have one at the shop from a similar vehicle. Nice touch! Not only great service but really, really nice humans.

Do not go here!! This shop is for people with more money than sense. I took my car here because of a check engine light and needed a smog test. They smog tested me knowing it was going to fail and Stacy said that is how they run their diagnostics. No, that is how you meet your STAR quota. I have no doubt that Stacy knows what she is talking about, but she failed to realize I am an engineer and I do as well. $500 later of just testing my check engine light I decide to take it to a different shop. The other shop informed me that what Wayside is doing is illegal and unethical. Wayside quoted me at $1300 on top of the $500 ($1800 total) to fix my car- mind you I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra with 250k miles on it and the car isn't even worth that much, I just needed to get tags to give to my brother in basic training. The other shop informed me that my car needed completely different work done and 3x less than the quote Wayside gave me. If I didn't have to work, I would be outside this shop picket fencing warning other potential customers. They are an example of who gives car shops a bad name and should not be in business in our amazing community of Monterey. Was quoted for repairs not needed for my car and was not given a refund, owner's mother personally attacked me on social media stating I was "pathetic" and "showing (my) stupidity". Terrible shop!