Kern Transmission
“The mechanic was thorough and found that the quick service did not thread the drain plug correctly, the gasket needed to be replaced and the oil filter had not been replaced.”
Best Car Tune-Up in Bakersfield, CA
24 technicians listed · all 24 in Bakersfield · 14 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Smith & Son Tire
“I didn't even have to say much, they just took the car and got everything fixed.”
Galvan Tire Inc.
“You can pull up just about anytime and nearly be greeted at your car for incredible service....”
Performance Truck and Diesel
“Staff is very knowledgeable about turbo diesel engine servicing and they are friendly towards customers.”
Bakersfield Motor Works LLC
“My vehicle is a BMW which constantly has problems, this shop has been very good and diagnostics of the problems.”
Performance Rear Ends Differential Services
“These guys help me out of a pinch with my camping rig before leaving for a big trip.”
Listed for drivers in and around Bakersfield, CA, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Bakersfield, CA
All 24 technicians we list here are in Bakersfield itself. We have 38 technicians in Bakersfield on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.8 across 1,657 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "estimates" and "honest". 14 are open on Saturdays. 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Bakersfield open on Saturdays or Sundays?
14 of the 24 shops here show Saturday or Sunday hours. Plugs and filters fit neatly into a Saturday. A chase for an intermittent misfire does not, since it can need the car overnight to catch the fault happening from cold.
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Eric was extremely helpful and professional with the car and customer service I would give a ten star review if I could”
European Performance Automotive
“Also at half the cost of what the MB dealer wanted to fix it.”
Performance Automotive #1
“I will forsure be a returning client if I ever need a professional mechanic.”
Ridge Automotive
“Would definitely recommend and I will definitely be coming back to get my car serviced here.”
Redline Performance
“The homie was a big help good and reliable highly recommend !!”
Celedon Smog & Automotive
“It is my person that fixs my truck and car very honest people”
Pacific Express Auto Repair
“They did an awesome job at communicating with me the whole way”
Advanced European Automotive
“The car was in their hands for awhile but made us aware and communicated when it would be ready as they seemed to be real busy.”
Gonzalez Cerino Radiator Service & Auto Repair
“Had a problem with my Honda and he took in my car same day.”
S&S Performance Automotive
“I went in with my check engine light on no clue about anything mechanical & they fixed my car the same day, low cost, & honest.”
Next Smog
“Mechanics were very knowledgeable and did an excellent job on my vehicle.”
A & T Tire Services
“The staff are pretty helpful and got the tour replaced in an hour.”
Hudson Performance Engineering
“Staff was super friendly and finished the job in a good manner of time.”
The Bros City Auto Repair
“He took the time to explain what was wrong with my car and walked me through the repair process so I knew exactly what to expect.”
A & A Auto Center
“I've been an industrial mechanic for 15 years and I can say he knows how to fix any car.”
Lionel´s Auto Repair
“We bring all of our families and friends car to his shop!”
Nick's Auto Repair
“Great guy helped keep my car a float despite everyone else saying i should just let it die”
Palmer Auto Repair & Electrico
“His prices have always been very reasonable, his work is reliable, and many times he's been able to provide same-day service, which is extremely important when you depend on your vehicles for business”
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