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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2007 Honda Fit
Mileage150,782Service Date9/18/2026Services Performed- CONFIRMED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ON TEST DRIVE . INSPECTED SUSPENSION NO VISUAL FAULTS FOUND . ROCKED VEHICLE AND INSPECTED ON ALIGNMENT RACK . CAN FEEL MOVEMENT IN SWAY BAR . REMOVED LOWER SWAY BAR LINKS AND CONFIRMED PLAY IN LEFT FRONT SWAY BAR END LINK . ALSO NOTED FRONT TIRES ARE SHOWING CORD DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR . RECOMMEND TO REPLACE FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS , ALL FOUR TIRES AND PERFORM ALIGNMENT .
- REMOVED AND REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS . TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED KNOCKING NOISE OVER BUMPS IS NOW GONE .
- REMOVE AND REPLACE TIRE, ADD RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE, BALANCE TIRE.
- Replace front brake pad linings. Check front brake disc rotor condition. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
AMANDA H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/5/2026 -
2006 Honda Accord
Mileage143,359Service Date10/1/2026Services Performed- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test, clean cables and holddown, install no corrode protector)
JEFF H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/2/2026 -
2014 Honda CR-V
Mileage102,151Service Date9/29/2026Services Performed- CONFIRMED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT , RATTLE NOISE HEARD ON START . CAN HEAR ON TOP END , SUSPECT VVT ACTUATOR IS FAILING . SCANNED FOR FAULT CODES FOUND CODE PO341 Camshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance . REMOVED VALVE COVER TO TEST VTC ACTUATOR , FOUND NOT LOCKING . RECOMMEND TO REPLACE VTC ACTUATOR .
- REMOVED VALVE COVER TO ACCESS AND REPLACE VTC ACTUATOR . REMOVED CAMSHAFT AND REMOVED VTC ACTUATOR FROM CAMSHAFT . REINSTALLED CAMSHAFT WITH NEW VTC ACTUATOR , TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION . INSTALLED VALVE COVER WITH NEW GASKET , TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION . TEST DROVE VEHICLE , SET CODE AGAIN . VERIFIED TIMING MARKS AND VTC OPERATION .
- REPLACED VTC ACTUATOR WITH ANOTHER VTC SPROCKET . VERIFIED VTC LOCKS . REINSTALLED VALVE COVER , CLEARED FAULT CODES . TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND VERIFIED OPERATION AND NO CODES RETURNED .
STEVE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/1/2026 -
2018 Honda Civic
Mileage69,331Service Date9/8/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 9/32 R 7/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 32 RIGHT FRONT 32 LEFT FRONT 32 RIGHT REAR 32 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 11.9 VOLTS AT 383 CC AMPS. 52% BATTERY TEST. -34 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 7/32 R 6/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——SIGNS OF SEEPING COOLANT AT WATER PUMP
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test, clean cables and holddown, install no corrode protector)
CECILIA C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/8/2026 -
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Mileage86,160Service Date9/8/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 10/32 R 8/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 35 RIGHT FRONT 35 LEFT FRONT 35 RIGHT REAR 35 LEFT REAR 35 SPARE 12.5 VOLTS AT 874 CC AMPS. 100% BATTERY TEST. -36 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 10/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——OKAY
KATHERIN D. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/8/2026 -
2004 Buick Rainier
Mileage172,205Service Date9/4/2026Services Performed- INSPECTED FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW , TOPPED OFF . SCANNED FOR FAULT CODES NO TRANSMISSION CODES , MULTIPLE ABS CODES . TEST DROVE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES AND FINALLY ISSUE OCCURRED FEELS LIKE TRANSMISSION IS STRUGGLING TO FIND NEXT GEAR . MAY REQUIRE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IN THE FUTURE .
ANGELA A. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/4/2026 -
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage80,178Service Date8/27/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 6/32 mm R 5/32 mm. TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 32 RIGHT FRONT 32 LEFT FRONT 32 RIGHT REAR 32 REAR 32 SPARE 12.4 VOLTS AT 553/580 CC AMPS. 91% BATTERY TEST. -45 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————CLEAN EXTERIOR LIGHTS——GOOD BELTS———————GOOD HOSES——————–GOOD WINDSHIELD WIPERS–GOOD TIRES ROTATED———YES FLUID LEVELS———–GOOD SUSPENSION————-GOOD UNDER CARRIAGE——GOOD
ELPIDIO R. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/1/2026 -
2022 Subaru Forester
Mileage72,658Service Date8/27/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 9/32 mm R 9/32 mm. TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 35 RIGHT FRONT 35 LEFT FRONT 33 RIGHT REAR 33 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.77 VOLTS AT 577 CC AMPS. 100% BATTERY TEST. -36.7 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————CLEAN EXTERIOR LIGHTS——GOOD BELTS———————GOOD HOSES——————–GOOD WINDSHIELD WIPERS–GOOD TIRES ROTATED———YES FLUID LEVELS———–GOOD SUSPENSION————-FRONT LOWER CONTROL REARWARD BUSHINGS ARE BEGINNING TO CRACK UNDER CARRIAGE——GOOD
COURTNEY P. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/27/2026 -
2018 Ford Edge
Mileage107,633Service Date8/18/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 10/32 mm R 4/32 mm. TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 35 RIGHT FRONT 35 LEFT FRONT 35 RIGHT REAR 35 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.34 VOLTS AT 727 CC AMPS. 94% BATTERY TEST. -32 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————CLEAN EXTERIOR LIGHTS——GOOD BELTS———————GOOD HOSES——————–GOOD WINDSHIELD WIPERS–STREAKY TIRES ROTATED———YES FLUID LEVELS———–GOOD SUSPENSION————-GOOD UNDER CARRIAGE——GOOD
JESSIE & BECKY R. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/27/2026 -
2007 Hyundai Sonata
Mileage332,688Service Date8/25/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 10/32 mm R 8/32 mm. TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 30 RIGHT FRONT 30 LEFT FRONT 30 RIGHT REAR 30 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.85 VOLTS AT 652 CC AMPS. 87% BATTERY TEST. -25 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————recommend next service EXTERIOR LIGHTS——OK BELTS———————OK HOSES——————–OK WINDSHIELD WIPERS–OK TIRES ROTATED———NO – BEST IN FRONT FLUID LEVELS———–CK – TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OK UNDER CARRIAGE——OK **GLUED SHIFTER COMPONENT BACK ON FOR CUSTOMER REQUEST**
ROB & CHERYL D. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/26/2026 -
2017 Toyota Prius Prime
Mileage114,813Service Date7/23/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 10/32 R 8/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 35 RIGHT FRONT 35 LEFT FRONT 35 RIGHT REAR 35 LEFT REAR N/A SPARE 12.04 VOLTS AT 393 CC AMPS. 80% BATTERY TEST. -34 COOLANT TEMP AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MADE. ITEMS CHECKED OKAY PROBLEMS FOUND AIR FILTER—————OKAY EXTERIOR LIGHTS——OKAY BELTS———————N/A HOSES——————–OKAY WINDSHIELD WIPERS–OKAY TIRES ROTATED———YES , F 6-8/32 R 5-8/32 FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——OKAY
LOIS S. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/14/2026 -
2025 Honda Odyssey
Mileage34,833Service Date8/12/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER LUBE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY. BRAKE MATERIAL REMAINING F 9/32 R 9/32 TIRE PRESSURE CHECK AND INFLATE SERVICE 36 RIGHT FRONT 36 LEFT FRONT 36 RIGHT REAR 36 LEFT REAR 60 SPARE 12.4 VOLTS AT 691 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 , UNEVEN WEAR , LEFT REAR INNER WORSE FLUID LEVELS———–TOPPED OFF SUSPENSION————-OKAY UNDER CARRIAGE——OKAY
ANA G. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/12/2026
