Gowers Garage - Arcata (CA)

5 /5 Beau W Saunders: Alex at Gowers Garage helped me get my 2012 Subaru Outback back on the road when I was dealing with a misfire and the dealer had no idea how to fix it. He quickly diagnosed the work, was transparent in the estimate, and had the car back to me when I thought it might be done for, all for a GREAT price. I highly recommend Alex if youre looking for help with your car.

5 /5 Drew Maslowski: Alex is knowledgeable, skilled, and honest, and his pricing is more than fair. Both he and Trevor are very personable and professional, and their customer service went above and beyond my expectations! I highly recommend Gower’s Garage, and I will be using their services for my future maintenance and repair needs.

5 /5 Mooch: Alex is the man, very friendly and knowledgeable. He is the only mechanic I go to in the area, I know hell do the job right the first time without taking me for every dollar I have. Hes happy to explain issues for people who arent mechanically inclined like myself, and his Subaru experience means hes aware of every major issue and how to fix them. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Eric Hanson: Ive lived in Arcata for years, and I cant leave town without giving a shoutout to Alex at Gowers Garage. Hes been my go-to mechanic, and honestly, I cant imagine trusting anyone else with my car. What makes Alex special isnt just his skill with engines (which is top-notch). Its his integrity. Every time I bring my car in, he walks me through the issues in plain English, never pushing for unnecessary work. Its like getting advice from a knowledgeable friend rather than a salesman. Over time, thats exactly what Alex became - a friend. His prices are always fair, his work is reliable, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers. Finding a mechanic you can trust completely is rare, but Alex is that person. As I prepare to move, saying goodbye to Alex was actually on my to-do list. Thats how much his service and friendship have meant to me. To everyone in Arcata: if your car needs work, please give Alex a call. You wont just find a great mechanic; youll find someone you can truly trust. I dont usually write reviews, but I had to make sure our community knows about this gem before I go.

5 /5 Nathan Myer: Been to Gowers Garage many times and have never been disappointed. Alex and Trevor are both professional and straight forward with how they diagnose and repair everything and theyre the only shop I trust to bring my car to.