Toriumi's Auto Repair
Your car service in Watsonville, CA!
Welcome to Toriumi's Auto Repair, serving the Watsonville, CA community with high-quality maintenance and repair services for all makes and models.
Our team of experienced and certified mechanics is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that your vehicle is running at its best. Whether you need routine maintenance, such as an oil change or tire rotation, or more extensive repairs, we’ve got you covered. Toriumi's Auto Repair understands that your vehicle is an important part of your daily life, which is why we strive to make the repair process as smooth and convenient as possible. We also provide competitive pricing, transparent estimates, and a quick turnaround time, so you can get back on the road with confidence.
At Toriumi's Auto Repair, we use the latest technology and equipment to diagnose and repair your vehicle’s issues efficiently and effectively. We also stand behind our work with a guarantee, so you can trust that your vehicle is in good hands. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or stop by our shop to see why we’re the premier choice for auto repair in Watsonville, CA.
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Toriumi's Auto Repair
38 Menker St
Watsonville, CA 95076-4915
(831) 728-7758
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Family-owned business supporting our local community for nearly forty years. Inspired by the Hotrod movement from the 50s to 70s to the new generation of transportation ahead. Most importantly maintaining the working people’s vehicles to keep them moving and living throughout our ever-changing industry.
“From Hotrods to farm trucks” our main focus is to cater to our local demographic and support a quick turnaround so families and businesses can get back to one of the most important tools in their lives, driving. Here we promise to be as real and flexible with our customers’ needs and want to support what everyone wants when they bring their vehicle to a shop, and that is meeting a real person giving real facts and not taking advantage of unfortunate situations that many have to face when dealing with their vehicles. Are you ready to experience the best Watsonville car service available?
Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
About Toriumi's Auto Repair
About Toriumi's Auto Repair
Family-owned business supporting our local community for nearly forty years. Inspired by the Hotrod movement from the 50s to 70s to the new generation of transportation ahead. Most importantly maintaining the working people’s vehicles to keep them moving and living throughout our ever-changing industry. “From Hotrods to farm trucks” our main focus is to cater to our local demographic and support a quick turnaround so families and businesses can get back to one of the most important tools in their lives, driving.
Here we promise to be as real and flexible with our customers’ needs and want to support what everyone wants when they bring their vehicle to a shop, and that is meeting a real person giving real facts and not taking advantage of unfortunate situations that many have to face when dealing with their vehicles.
Are you ready to experience the best Watsonville car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service
What sets Toriumi's Auto Repair apart from all of the others in Watsonville, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Watsonville, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Toriumi's Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Watsonville auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top-quality car service in Watsonville, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
The Absolute Best Car Service
What sets Toriumi's Auto Repair apart from all of the others in Watsonville, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Watsonville, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Toriumi's Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Watsonville auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top-quality car service in Watsonville, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2006 Honda Civic
Mileage99,335Service Date3/12/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 5/32 R 4/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 33 RIGHT FRONT 33 LEFT FRONT 33 RIGHT REAR 33 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.57 VOLTS AT 440 CC AMPS. 100% BATTERY TEST. -30 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————OKAY EXTERIOR LIGHTS——OKAY BELTS———————OKAY HOSES——————–OKAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS–OKAY TIRES ROTATED———YES , ALL TIRES AT 6/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS STARTING TO CRACK . UNDER CARRIAGE——OKAY
- REMOVED AND REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION .
- DRAIN AND FILL COOLANT SYSTEM. ADD RECOMMENDED COOLANT, PRESSURIZE SYSTEM AND CHECK FOR LEAKS. ROAD TEST VEHICLE AND RECHECK FOR LEAKS. TOP OFF COOLANT LEVEL IF NECESSARY.
- PERFORMED TRANSMISSION FLUID SERVICE . DRAINED AND FILLED TRANSMISSION FLUID . TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED FLUID LEVEL .
- REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CONFIRMED OPERATION FUEL GAUGE NOW READING NORMAL.
JOHN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/12/2026 -
2006 Lexus GX 470
Mileage106,594Service Date3/5/2026Services Performed- SCANNED FOR FAULT CODES NO CODES PRESENT . LET VEHICLE COOL , THEN STARTED COLD NO SUCTION NOISE HEARD AT THIS TIME . CYCLED THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP ON WITH SCANNER NO UNUSUAL NOISES HEARD AT THIS TIME , SOUNDS NORMAL . STARTED COLD IN THE MORNING CAN HEAR AIR PUMP COME ON AND GO OFF AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING , NO UNUSUAL NOISE HEARD .
ROBERT T. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/6/2026 -
2008 Honda CR-V
Mileage208,200Service Date3/5/2026Services Performed- INSPECTED UNDER CARRIAGE FOR OIL LEAKS . FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM VVT SOLENOID AND POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH .
- SCANNED FOR FAULT CODES FOUND CODE PO843 Open in 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Circuit . TRACED FAULT T RODENT DAMAGED WIRES . REMOVED AIR BOX TO ACCESS AND REPAIR WIRES . CLEARED FAULT CODES AND TEST DROVE VEHICLE , CONFIRMED TRANSMISSION OPERATION AND NO FAULT CODES RETURNED .
- VARIABLE VALVE TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE SOLENOID – Remove & Replace
- REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS . TEST DROVE CONFIRMED RATTLE IS NOW GONE .
- REMOVE AND REPLACE TIRE, ADD RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE, BALANCE TIRE.
- PERFORM 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, CENTER STEERING WHEEL, ROAD TEST.
- REPLACED POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE . CONFIRMED NO LONGER LEAKING . ON TEST DRIVE FOUND LEFT TURN SIGNAL OUT , REPLACED BULB , CONFIRMED OPERATION .
JOHANNA R. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/5/2026 -
2010 Toyota Corolla
Mileage231,858Service Date3/5/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 10/32 R 5/32 DRUMS TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 32 RIGHT FRONT 32 LEFT FRONT 32 RIGHT REAR 32 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.46 VOLTS AT 716 CC AMPS. 100% BATTERY TEST. -10 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER————— OKAY EXTERIOR LIGHTS—— OKAY BELTS——————— OKAY HOSES——————– OKAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS– OKAY TIRES ROTATED———YES , F 11/32 R 10/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————- OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——VALVE COVER AND TIMING COVER SEEPING
MICHAEL G. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/5/2026 -
2018 Ford F-150
Mileage142,149Service Date2/26/2026Services Performed- SCANNED FOR FAULT CODES , FOUND CODES PO471 Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance AND PO430 – Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2) . PO5B0 Active Grill Shutter "B" position Sensor Minimum/Maximum Stop Performance . TEST DROVE WHILE MONITORING OXYGEN SENSORS ON BOTH BANKS , BOTH WAVE FORMS MIRROR EACH OTHER .
- REMOVED AND REPLACED EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR , FOUND SENSOR CLOGGED . CLEARED FAULT CODE AND TEST DROVE VEHICLE . NO CODE RETURNED ,TEST DROVE IN THE MORNING TO SEE IF READINESS MONITORS WOULD SET , ALL MONITORS SET EXCEPT EVAP AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER , NO PENDING CODES . ALL OXYGEN SENSORS STILL GRAPHING IDENTICAL .
RODRIGO R. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/2026 -
2005 Nissan Quest
Mileage162,908Service Date2/24/2026Services Performed- SCANNED FOR FAULT CODES , FOUND CODE P2138 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation . PO328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High (Bank 1 ) AND P1800 vias control circuit open . MONITORED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND THROTTLE PEDAL SENSOR , FOUND TO BE RUNNING IN CORRELATION AT THIS TIME . CLEANED THROTTLE BODY. FOUND NO SIGNAL FROM KNOCK SENSOR SUSPECT OPEN KNOCK SENSOR OR DAMAGED WIRING UNDER THE INTAKE . FOUND VACUUM NOT GETTING TO VIAS ACTUATOR . TESTED AND FOUND INTAKE SOLENOID NOT FUNCTIONING DURING TEST . RECOMMEND TO REPLACE SOLENOID AND RETEST . REPLACED VIAS SOLENOID AND CONFIRMED OPERATION . CLEARED FAULT CODES AND TEST DROVE VEHICLE ON FREEWAY . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RETURNED , FOR KNOCK SENSOR . NO OTHER CODES RETURNED . RECOMMEND TO REPLACE KNOCK SENSOR AS NEXT STEP .
- REMOVED AND REPLACED KNOCK SENSOR , FOUND HARNESS EATEN BY RODENTS . CLEARED FAULT CODES AND TEST DROVE . NO CODES RETURNED .
JAVIER R. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/26/2026 -
2010 Toyota Tundra
Mileage296,520Service Date2/24/2026Services Performed- HEADLAMP BULB – Remove & Replace
CATHY D. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/24/2026 -
2020 Ford Mustang
Mileage39,326Service Date2/17/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 8/32 R 8/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 32 RIGHT FRONT 32 LEFT FRONT 32 RIGHT REAR 32 LEFT REAR N/A SPARE 12.64 VOLTS AT 687 CC AMPS. 100% BATTERY TEST. -20 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————OKAY EXTERIOR LIGHTS——OKAY BELTS———————OKAY HOSES——————–OKAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS–OKAY TIRES ROTATED———YES , F 8/32 R 7/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——OIL PAN AND LEFT VALVE COVER ARE SEEPING
CARLOS C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/17/2026 -
2017 Toyota Prius Prime
Mileage109,561Service Date2/12/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 10/32 R 8/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 36 RIGHT FRONT 36 LEFT FRONT 36 RIGHT REAR 36 LEFT REAR N/A SPARE 12.11 VOLTS AT 341 CC AMPS. 60% BATTERY TEST. -32 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————OKAY EXTERIOR LIGHTS——OKAY BELTS———————OKAY HOSES——————–OKAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS–OKAY TIRES ROTATED——— F 10/23 R 6/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——OKAY ****SIGNS OF RODENT ACTIVITY *****
LOIS S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/12/2026 -
2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Mileage114,540Service Date2/4/2026Services Performed- REMOVED INTAKE MANIFOLD TO ACCESS AND REPLACE OIL COOLER . INSTALLED NEW OIL COOLER AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION . REINSTALLED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION . TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND VERIFIED COOLANT SYSTEM NOW HOLDING PRESSURE .
- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 8/32 R 10/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 36 RIGHT FRONT 36 LEFT FRONT 36 RIGHT REAR 36 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.45 VOLTS AT 827 CC AMPS. 100% BATTERY TEST. -10 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————OKAY EXTERIOR LIGHTS——OKAY BELTS———————OKAY HOSES——————–OKAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS–LIGHT STREAK TIRES ROTATED———YES , F 5-6/32 R 5-6/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——OIL SEEPING AT OIL PAN
JUSTIN & JUDITH B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/4/2026 -
2021 Honda Pilot
Mileage50,918Service Date1/28/2026Services Performed- CONFIRMED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT , CAN HEAR NOISE WHEN CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE UP AND DOWN . REMOVED PANEL UNDER DASH TO INSPECT TEMPERATURE CONTROL ACTUATOR . DID NOT FEEL IT IN THE ACTUATOR . CAN FEEL AND HEAR IT COMING FROM INSIDE THE HEATER BOX , SUSPECT LINKAGE IN HEATER BOX IS BINDING INTERMITTENTLY . NOISE STOPPED AFTER VEHICLE GOT WARM . TESTED IN THE MORNING AFTER SITTING ALL NIGHT , NO NOISE HEARD WHEN MOVING TEMPERATURE .
UMESH M. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/28/2026 -
2018 Honda Civic
Mileage59,864Service Date1/28/2026Services Performed- BATTERY LOAD TESTED AT 48% ON ARRIVAL . CONFIRMED ALTERNATOR IS CHARGING AT 14.2 VOLTS . CHARGED BATTERY FOR THREE HOURS . BATTERY NOW LOAD TEST AT 89% . TESTED FOR PARASITIC DRAIN ON BATTERY , FOUND 78 MILLI AMP DRAIN , OK . TESTED BATTERY LATER IN THE DAY AND TESTED AT 38% . RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BATTERY AS FIRST STEP .
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test, clean cables and holddown, install no corrode protector)
ADRIENE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/28/2026
