Diagnostic honesty
We verify leaks, pressures, temperatures, and symptoms before recommending parts.
Gold River Auto Repair
Radiator, Cooling & AC Repair. Call Samson.
- Free diagnosis with repair
- Same-day appointments
- Owner-operator shop
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Inside 916 Auto Repair
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Expert auto care near you
Expert, honest, affordable auto repair — a real dealer alternative.
Looking for the best auto repair shop in Gold River? 916 Auto Repair is an honest, no-pressure shop using state-of-the-art diagnostics. We service all makes & models — domestic, Japanese, and European — so you skip dealer prices without skipping dealer-level care.
Free diagnostics with repairCall now — no surprise diagnostic fees.
State-of-the-art diagnosticsPressure, electrical, and AC checks before parts.
Same-day, when bays are openTalk to Samson directly, not a call center.
Why 916 Auto Repair
Built for drivers who want the truth before the repair.
Owner on site
Samson is accessible, explains the work, and keeps the repair focused on the real issue.
Domestic, Japanese & European
Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Acura, BMW, Mercedes, Audi — all welcome.
Shop promise
Honest, no-pressure repair. Free diagnostics with approved work.
916 Auto Repair uses state-of-the-art diagnostics to confirm the issue before any repair starts. You get a plain explanation, practical options, and a direct line to Samson — no upsells, no surprises.
What our customers are saying
Real reviews from your neighbors in Gold River and nearby. Every five-star tells us we got it right.
★★★★★
Great price. I will definitely keep coming back for all of my mechanic needs. The owner is honest, kind, and knowledgeable.
★★★★★
I had a great experience at this auto repair shop. They replaced the battery in my BMW quickly and professionally.
★★★★★
Reasonable price. They were able to get me in same day and look at my brakes for no charge. They explained clearly what was wrong.
★★★★★
Very professional done job and great price (changed cooling liquid). Great people.
★★★★★
Great price. Samson and his crew quickly diagnosed and fixed the oil leak. When the check engine light suddenly turned on, they were quick to fix it, even doing it for free.…
★★★★★
Great price. Service was fast and much cheaper than the other places. When they couldn't find the parts for the promised amount, they made it right.
★★★★★
This guy is really trustable. My Mercedes suspension was shaking — I came here, he checked and got it sorted.
★★★★★
The gentleman who helped me was very nice. I came here to get my radiator replaced. They don't overcharge like most shops. They gave me the right price for the job and gave me…
★★★★★
Great price. My 2015 M3 is nearing 100k miles and had a few different repairs needed. One was a more involved repair — they handled it well.
★★★★★
Just picked up my Jaguar after some mechanical work that needed to be done. 916 Auto handled it perfectly.
★★★★★
Highly recommend! I called on Saturday to get an urgent inspection during my 7-day trial of purchasing a used car.
★★★★★
Sampson at 916 Auto Repair was so friendly and honest. Go to them with your mechanical needs. They basically sent me on my way with an easy fix to my problem and didn't charge me.
★★★★★
Great price. Quick and good customer service. Very knowledgeable and flexible. Reasonable prices as well.
★★★★★
These guys really did excellent work on my Tahoe head gaskets. And they fixed another problem they found basically free. If you have problems with your car I'd recommend these…
★★★★★
Great price. 916 Auto Repair offered a very quick battery replacement on my Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Very professional service and my car is working excellently.
★★★★★
I took my car here for a brake service. Samson was very nice and super helpful. He took the time to carefully go over the work.
★★★★★
Great price. 916 Auto Repair is the best and only auto shop I'll ever go to. Samson is so incredibly honest, helpful, and trustworthy.
★★★★★
Great price. I will definitely keep coming back for all of my mechanic needs. The owner is honest, kind, and knowledgeable.
★★★★★
I had a great experience at this auto repair shop. They replaced the battery in my BMW quickly and professionally.
★★★★★
Reasonable price. They were able to get me in same day and look at my brakes for no charge. They explained clearly what was wrong.
★★★★★
Very professional done job and great price (changed cooling liquid). Great people.
★★★★★
Great price. Samson and his crew quickly diagnosed and fixed the oil leak. When the check engine light suddenly turned on, they were quick to fix it, even doing it for free.…
★★★★★
Great price. Service was fast and much cheaper than the other places. When they couldn't find the parts for the promised amount, they made it right.
★★★★★
This guy is really trustable. My Mercedes suspension was shaking — I came here, he checked and got it sorted.
★★★★★
The gentleman who helped me was very nice. I came here to get my radiator replaced. They don't overcharge like most shops. They gave me the right price for the job and gave me…
★★★★★
Great price. My 2015 M3 is nearing 100k miles and had a few different repairs needed. One was a more involved repair — they handled it well.
★★★★★
Just picked up my Jaguar after some mechanical work that needed to be done. 916 Auto handled it perfectly.
★★★★★
Highly recommend! I called on Saturday to get an urgent inspection during my 7-day trial of purchasing a used car.
★★★★★
Sampson at 916 Auto Repair was so friendly and honest. Go to them with your mechanical needs. They basically sent me on my way with an easy fix to my problem and didn't charge me.
★★★★★
Great price. Quick and good customer service. Very knowledgeable and flexible. Reasonable prices as well.
★★★★★
These guys really did excellent work on my Tahoe head gaskets. And they fixed another problem they found basically free. If you have problems with your car I'd recommend these…
★★★★★
Great price. 916 Auto Repair offered a very quick battery replacement on my Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Very professional service and my car is working excellently.
★★★★★
I took my car here for a brake service. Samson was very nice and super helpful. He took the time to carefully go over the work.
★★★★★
Great price. 916 Auto Repair is the best and only auto shop I'll ever go to. Samson is so incredibly honest, helpful, and trustworthy.
