Nichols & Sons Auto Machine Shop CA 95822

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Maryna Stupak

Great auto shop, especially if you have a Prius! If you have any questions or issues with your hybrid — this is the place to go. We’ve brought our car here several times, and each time the service was fast, reliable, and on time. The staff is very polite and professional, always take time to explain everything clearly. Prices are fair and reasonable, with no pressure for extra services. Highly recommend — this is now our go-to shop!

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Kristin Kinson

Glenn is amazing, he is very smart and good at what he does. We have taken 3 cylinder heads to him so far and plan on bringing a lot more work his way in the future. Glenn is always friendly and makes you feel welcomed when you are there. I highly recommend Nichol's & Sons!!!

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Owen C

I recently visited Nichols and Sons to have my Subaru cylinder heads refinished. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the experience. The facts of my encounter are as follows: 1. Rough belt sanding: Upon receiving the cylinder heads, I noticed the sealing surface had been belt sanded very roughly, resulting in deep scratches. This raised concerns about the sealing capability of the heads, which I brought up with the staff. 2. Ignored concerns: My concerns about the rough sanding were brushed aside. Despite expressing my worries regarding the sealing issues that might arise, the matter was not taken seriously. 3. Poorly cleaned heads: I observed that the heads were dirty, filled with oil, dirt, and remnants of gasket material. 4. Leakage issues: As expected, after installing the cylinder heads, they immediately began to leak oil and coolant, a direct consequence of the inadequate preparation of the heads. 5. Unpleasant response: When I returned to the shop to request proper resurfacing and cleaning, an employee became offended and told me to take them elsewhere. This was unprofessional and did not address the core issue. On a positive note, the shop provided me with a refund for their services, which I appreciated. However, considering the overall experience, I would not recommend this machine shop for cylinder head refinishing.