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I'm only writing this review because I'm getting my oil changed at this moment and why not? After being a loyal customer for about 2 years now I guess it's time for a review. My brother recommended me here. Anyway, I call Joel the morning I need my oil change and he fits me right in even when he's busy. He always checks my car for anything wrong and gives me an affordable price. The place is very laid back. I come in with my laptop and do my homework or watch youtube. He doesn't rip me off like other shops I've go to before. I've been very hesitant to even think about switching mechanics just because I can get ripped off as a woman. Dealers and such have a tendency to higher prices just because they're simply women. Every single time I come in I get treated very well as I see Joel treat other customers that come in while I'm on my laptop. I highly recommend Carcanix to everyone especially women.

5 star from Paula B. on Jul 01, 2015

Bottom line - if you're looking for an all around excellent, honest and efficient shop for your car repairs, go here. Seriously. I've been shopping around for quotes for my aging 2010 Mazda 6 since March 2020, when I originally spoke to Joel, who runs Carcanix. He was definitely my first choice despite getting over thirty quotes, but I just didn't have the money for repairs at that time. Fast forward six months to this Tuesday. I'm finally ready to pull the trigger and get my prized (for sentimental reasons) Mazda running once more. I needed A LOT of stuff done. Serpentine belt, spark plugs, synthetic oil change, new rotors, new brake pads, flushing brake and steering fluids, cabin and engine air filters (these are things I went in knowing I wanted, not services I was up sold on) and more. Joel got me in THE NEXT DAY, I thought I was going to be waiting weeks. From the moment I walked in, I was happy because masks are required, the lobby is chained off and I didn't have to worry about getting Covid on top of repairing my car. Joel went over my list of repairs with me in detail discussing everything I wanted, including going over repairs that may not even have to be done to try and save me some money. He worked with me on my strict budget, and was able to complete all of my repairs and more within said allotted budget. As an additional customer service cherry on top, he honored my quote from March, which was lower than a current quote would have been. Not only that, but I got my car in at 9:30 am and my car was ready to go by 5:30 pm despite my laundry list of repairs. I'm ashamed to say I didn't get the names of the fantastic mechanics that I presume performed most of the actual labor, but they were extremely kind and impressive as well. As you can see from my other reviews, I haven't made too many over the last decade, and none this thorough, but I feel that strongly about Carcanix. For as long as I'm living in the greater Sacramento area, I will not take my business anywhere else.

5 star from Max N. on Sep 24, 2020

I wholeheartedly recommend Joel and his team to anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable and reliable mechanic. I have been taking my car to Carcanix for about four years now and have come to trust their work because of the many positive experiences that I have had whenever I needed service for a range of different issues over the years. I appreciate that they are not only professional, but that they care that the client is fully satisfied and taken care of.

5 star from Brian Lopez on Jun 09, 2020