Hartzel Automotive

Hartzel Automotive Imported Automotive Service Excellence and Integrity Since 1984. Specializing in Subaru, Mazda, Lex

Our Purpose is to provide extraordinary service and opportunities in our community. We offer service, training and development that benefits and empowers our clients and staff . Our Mission is to have the excellence, commitment and passion of our motorsports background present in all aspects of our work.

"We brought a Subaru Outback for a pre-purchase inspection to Hartzel Automotive. What a wonderful team of good hearted ...
08/13/2026

"We brought a Subaru Outback for a pre-purchase inspection to Hartzel Automotive. What a wonderful team of good hearted professionals. Alex did a thorough job with the inspection and identified three issues. Happily, the seller credited us most of the cost and we, of course, turned to Hartzel's to fix the biggest of the three. What a wonderful experience! Thank you, Barry and team!" says Annette on Google

★★★★★ We brought a Subaru Outback for a pre-purchase inspection to Hartzel Automotive. What a wonderful team of good hearted professionals. Alex did a thorough job with the inspection and identified three issues. Happily, the seller credited us most of the cost and we, of course, turned to...

"Barry was honest, and very helpful. He explained everything and even took pictures for me. Great service, through work,...
07/17/2026

"Barry was honest, and very helpful. He explained everything and even took pictures for me. Great service, through work, good price! I recommend highly!" says Nicol on Google

★★★★★ Barry was honest, and very helpful. He explained everything and even took pictures for me. Great service, through work, good price! I recommend highly!

"A longstanding family business, their professionalism and service was above reproach. I'll be coming here for as long a...
07/16/2026

"A longstanding family business, their professionalism and service was above reproach. I'll be coming here for as long as I live in Monterey." says Devin on Google

★★★★★ A longstanding family business, their professionalism and service was above reproach. I'll be coming here for as long as I live in Monterey.

"These guys are THE BEST!!Alternator was gone. Dropped off at 8am with no appointment. Was done by 2:00pm. Great price, ...
06/09/2026

"These guys are THE BEST!!
Alternator was gone. Dropped off at 8am with no appointment. Was done by 2:00pm. Great price, great service. SO happy I found these guys. I will be a lifelong customer.
Had previously been to Lexus Monterey and had THE WORST EXPERIENCE!!" says John on Google

★★★★★ These guys are THE BEST!! Alternator was gone. Dropped off at 8am with no appointment. Was done by 2:00pm. Great price, great service. SO happy I found these guys. I will be a lifelong customer. Had previously been to Lexus Monterey and had THE WORST EXPERIENCE!!

"Had a coolant leak in the valley plate of my V8 and Barry had it fixed professionally with a reasonable price. Highly r...
05/06/2026

"Had a coolant leak in the valley plate of my V8 and Barry had it fixed professionally with a reasonable price. Highly recommend!" says Wallace on Google

★★★★★ Had a coolant leak in the valley plate of my V8 and Barry had it fixed professionally with a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

"TLDR: Straight up, if you have a Subaru or Mazda, this is the hands down best Mechanic/Automotive Shop to go to.I had b...
04/03/2026

"TLDR: Straight up, if you have a Subaru or Mazda, this is the hands down best Mechanic/Automotive Shop to go to.

I had been taking my Subaru to the dealership (cypress) for service recalls and small services and had been met with bills in the thousands, every time. I went and got an estimate from a AAA recommended shop close to downtown Monterey for a clutch kit replacement and had an estimate of almost $3k, and had.." says Andrew on Google

★★★★★ TLDR: Straight up, if you have a Subaru or Mazda, this is the hands down best Mechanic/Automotive Shop to go to. I had been taking my Subaru to the dealership (cypress) for service recalls and small services and had been met with bills in the thousands, every time. I went and got an ...

"Hartzel is the place to go for work on your Mazda, especially Miata’s. He knows it all and seen most of it! Even the d...
03/21/2026

"Hartzel is the place to go for work on your Mazda, especially Miata’s. He knows it all and seen most of it! Even the dealer recommends him for issues they can’t handle!!!" says 06fast on Google

★★★★★ Hartzel is the place to go for work on your Mazda, especially Miata’s. He knows it all and seen most of it! Even the dealer recommends him for issues they can’t handle!!!

"Outstanding customer service. Transparent, clear and direct. No oversell of unnecessary repairs or service. Highly reco...
03/18/2026

"Outstanding customer service. Transparent, clear and direct. No oversell of unnecessary repairs or service. Highly recommend." says Michael on Google

★★★★★ Outstanding customer service. Transparent, clear and direct. No oversell of unnecessary repairs or service. Highly recommend.

"The only place we trust to service our cars." says Danni on Google
02/15/2026

"The only place we trust to service our cars." says Danni on Google

★★★★★ The only place we trust to service our cars.

"I recently (10/25) moved to the Monterey Area. I've been a long-term Mazda owner, so learning there was not a local Ma...
01/09/2026

"I recently (10/25) moved to the Monterey Area. I've been a long-term Mazda owner, so learning there was not a local Mazda dealer, I was on the hunt for a Mazda-focused mechanic. After some inquires of other Mazda owners and reading online reviews, Hartzel Automotive kept popping up as the place to go. So, I made an appointment. Barry and staff were very friendly, checked the car in at the scheduled time and did the.." says Mary on Google

★★★★★ I recently (10/25) moved to the Monterey Area. I've been a long-term Mazda owner, so learning there was not a local Mazda dealer, I was on the hunt for a Mazda-focused mechanic. After some inquires of other Mazda owners and reading online reviews, Hartzel Automotive kept popping up a...

Address

510 California Avenue
Sand City, CA
93955

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18313946002

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