Art, the owner is honest, reliable and trustworthy! We have been coming to Art for our cars for several years, and have referred him too many friends who all have had the same experience! His sweet wife runs the front office and is friendly, knowledgeable, patient…she makes you feel welcome from the moment you open the door.Art is a man of integrity and a man of his word… You will not be disappointed!If you’re looking for a new mechanic — Look no further!
GM Exclusive Auto is a terrific business, and Art is a great guy, very proficient mechanic, completely honest and very fast with repairs! I have two GM classics that he services. His diagnosis is “spot on” every time, and repairs often come in below estimates. I don’t need to go anywhere else for service! I’ll probably have these cars forever as long as Art is servicing/repairing them.
I’m so happy I’ve found a great mechanic who is honest and fair. Thanks Art! I’ve been here twice and both times were a good experience. I will definitely be bringing my truck back for service and repairs!
Art is always very professional. He is like what I remember a mechanic was in the past, being there to help people get their vehicles up and running without over charging! He will give a quote but if f he can fix it for less he will charge you less. We are now taking all of our family members cars to GM Exclusive Auto.
These guys are great !!Professional service, quality workmanship, in depth knowledge of GM auto’s, with the family atmosphere that gives you the confidence that your car/truck was repaired with expertise…Honesty and integrity all under 1 roof …
The check engine light was going off and on and I took my car somewhere else before coming here and I am so glad that other place didnt know what they were doing because Art not only listened to my concerns, he diagnosed my car thoroughly and did what he could to get her (my car) going. She had a slight relapse several weeks later and Art told me ahead of time that it could happen. Thats honesty to the fullest and thats what I look for in an automotive tech and repair shop. After the second visit, Art nailed it and shes been running great ever since, so this is my forever car repair home! Office staff is outstanding, too, courteous and friendly.
Art, the owner he is such a great guy. All the mechanics there are really nice too. Hes probably one of the best mechanics Ive ever gone to. You cant go wrong using this place. Also theyll tell you straightforward what exactly is wrong with your car and wont overcharge you. Got a problem you got to go see him.
I’ve been a GM Exclusive customer for several years, and Art has always been honest and up front with my Yukon’s services and costs. I highly recommend GM Exclusive.
Great shop, have been a customer for my last two Chevy Vans. They are professional, Art Montano has decades of experience with GM, I trust them completely and Im really OCD about my vehicles, which they graciously tolerate. Thank you GM Exclusive, I will never use any other shop.
Art is an outstanding mechanic and runs his shop professionally with great service. Ive trusted his business with my vehicles for over 17 years. He IS the trusted mechanic youve been looking for. I recommend him to everyone I know. You will not be disappointed!
Art has excellent diagnostic skills... I thought I had a fuel injection problem. Art used his awesome experience to find out the real problem which turned out to be my ignition timing. I HIGHLY recommend Art and will continue to use his services in the future. :-)
Awesome. Dont go anywhere else. Art is straight up honest.
It was important to me at the time to know why my airbag light was on, but I realized that afterwards it was all a waste of time and money. The technician though was very detailed and knowledgeable about my vehicle. He asked a lot of questions to figure out what could lead him to the possibilties why the air bag light was on. He found the problem, and he did tell me that itll cost me $800 to get the part, not including labor of course. It was a modulator, and apparently they dont make it anymore for my vehicle Pontiac Grand am 2001. I would have to find working one at a junkyard. Although I have to say the best experience from all this came from the front desk. I forgot her name, but she treated every customer the same way after she helped me. Not all customer service is the same everywhere.
Art looked at my car and determined the problem . He replaced the intake valve which has been a problem before and it worked. I had previously gone to another repair shop that had no idea what was wrong. I appreciate Art because he is honest and will research the problem until he finds a solution. I will only take my car to him in the future. Thank You Art for being honest and trustworthy.
GM Exclusive should be your ONLY place for automotive maintenance! Highly knowledgeable team that is there to service your vehicle and provide you with timely responses to your service concerns and questions. Definitely the number one spot in North County if you want your vehicle and you to be treated with respect and professionalism.
They did a great job of diagnosing and replacing my clutch. Now the clutch is so soft it feels like butter. Honest and hardworking Auto Technicians!
A very professional and expert group of people that get quality service done quickly at a decent price. Would recommend and will use Art and his crew again!
Art is amazing! An honest mechanic that will go above and beyond to fix your vehicle! He is a lifesaver.
This is my favorite and only now shop for all our automotive repairs. The service is great and friendly. Things are done right the 1st time and priced reasonably.
The staff and ownership at GM Exclusive are excellent! They are honest and transparent! I DO NOT take my GMC Yukon or Chevy Sonic to any other business!
Art is the most professional, reliable and courteous mechanic I have ever know. I would buy another GMC just to be able to have Art and his crew work on my vehicle. My highest and most respected recommendation goes to this group.
Have used this service in the past and continue to take my vehicles to GM Exclusive for routine maintenance and repairs. Highly recommend this shop for all the reasons listed above. Professional, honest, knowledgeable and on time.
Art is always there for me no matter what the issue is with my Tahoe’s. He is quick, efficient, professional, and personable. I would recommend him to anyone with a Chevy or GMC.
My husband and I have brought our 2006 Tahoe to Art at GM Exclusive Auto for the past 6 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and takes time to listen to and hear your needs/concerns with your vehicle and then uses his gifts to repair, replace, or make suggestions. He does not push services that arent necessary until they are. We trust when we bring our truck in, Art will give us a fair assessment, fair price, and expert and timely work. Highly Recommend this Auto Shop!
Art is the best ! When you find someone you can trust and is always fair and honest- never go anywhere else and never go to the dealer when Art can do the job better and at a better price.
If your having trouble with your vehicle go see Art @ GM Exclusive. I promise you will be as pleased as I am. GINO, another satisfied customer!
GM exclusive is top of the line place to take your vehicle. Art is very friendly professional and very helpful guides you to make the beat decision on your vehicle
We have had multiple Chevy SUVs for 30 years and this is the only place that we will take our cars. We just bought a used Suburban and took it immediately to Art to do a full car inspection and service. We trust Art completely to do the right thing...he is the most honest person in car care that we have EVER experienced. He has saved us a lot of money on the maintenance of our cars and will tell you if you do or do not need a service. He also knows just the right people to do specialty work that he might not (ie. body work)...he is truly a one stop shop!
We were recommended to GM Exclusive by a friend from church. Art was very thorough and friendly. I actually had to wait while Art was helping another customer. Art took his time to understand the customers problem, make recommendations and go with what the customer needed. In my case it was a simple problem to replace headlight lamps. I got the same professional, kind treatment that the first customer got. I would certainly recommend GM Exclusive to my friends.
Art and his crew have always been friendly and professional. They listen to you and give advice on work that they feel is necessary or should be done in a timely manner. We feel very confident in their work and feel the prices are very reasonable. I definitely tell my friends about GM Exclusive. Thanks Art for your honesty and reliable work.
We highly recommend GM Exclusive. Art is honest and does a great job. We will continue to bring our Silverado truck for all of our servicing needs and repairs.
I’m second generation of happy customers at GM Exclusive.Art has always taken very good care of my vehicles as well as my extended families vehicles. He’s extremely thorough and always up front and honest. Do yourself a favor and start taking your vehicles to him so you never have to worry about being ripped off again.Thanks Art for the many years of good work :)
I have been going to GM Exclusive for many years now, I had a GMC now I have a new Chevy. Never have I taken any of my vehicles back to the dealer to get serviced. I only take them to one spot and that is GM Exclusive.. Art is the man when it comes to your cars needs. He keeps it 💯 gives you his opinions and recommended service with good prices.. His wife is very kind and sweet very professional... Highly recommend my go to spot GM Exclusive to everyone...
Although this was just “oil change” time, Art checks out any questions we may have and trouble shoots each concern to let’s us know if anything is required. We have taken both of our vehicles to GM Exclusive for many years and know we have a personal friend for all our vehicle needs. Just before a 3-week, 4300 mile trip we took, he made sure our car was ready for the road. So happy we have a dependable and trustworthy dealer to lean on these days.
I have been going to Art and his team at GM Exclusive for years now. They are professional, personable, and most importantly trustworthy. He will let you know what can wait when it comes to repairs, and how to save you some money. Great people.
Art is very courteous and is a true mechanic. We had almost given up on 93 suburban. For 8 months we had problems with stalling, missing and the like. We took her to 2 shops and they could not diagnose the problem..Then we found art by accident and he knows old school mechanics and can diagnose those older car issues. He did it and fixed it for a reasonable cost.My wife Lauri and I are very pleased and will recommend GM Exclusive to others and make him our go to mechanic.
Art and his team are great communicators, honest, direct, and their services will exceed your expectations! I highly recommend them for all your GM repair needs.
Great service !!! Art answered other questions I had. He did not try to sell me on more services. He told me what to expect in the next few months, in order to allow me time to prepare for the cost. (back brakes). Love these guys!
If you want a honest and great mechanic, than Art here at GM Exclusive is the one. He has saved me a lot of money by being honest and upfront. Even if he knows its a warranty job that I needed to take my vehicle back to the dealership. Thanks Art for being not only an honest mechanic but great person too.
GM Exclusive is the best full-service GM Mechanic in our north county area- bar none. Art & his team have been working on my truck for almost 10 years. They’ve serviced just about everything on it at this point- including a complete engine replacement because of porous/faulty “Castech” cylinder heads from the factory. It’s got over 250K miles on it now, and is still running strong thanks to GM Exclusive!
Our car did not start so we took it up to Art and asked him to look it over. He discovered it was a loose cable. He did check to make sure that was the only issue. We were thankful it wasn’t more . Art is very through and honest. I would HIGHLY recommend this business
I trust GM Exclusive for all of my GM vehicle needs. I would not take my GM anywhere else. Ive never had a problem with their work.
Art is always fair with us and doesn’t try to sell us services that we don’t need. We’ve been going to him for several years now and have always been satisfied. They do quality work at a fair price and return my car to me on time. Nicely done.
Best mechanic around. If you’re going anywhere else you’re wasting money! On time, perfect service, great prices! Art is the man
GM Exclusive and Art are awesome. Very reliable, honest, and professional. Being a single woman who knows absolutely nothing about cars, I trust Art. I only buy GM cars so I don’t have to worry about him taking advantage of me.I highly recommend this business.
I was referred from another business who works on newer cars. I own a 1994 Corvette. And it is not easy finding parts. But Art did his best and went above and beyond to fix my vehicle. He is the best.
Pleasant family business! Always felt Art was honest with estimates and competent in work completed. Also stands by his work!
Art has been fixing my parents car for years...He is now fixing my Suburban and doing one heck of a job.Very honest and trustworthy.I would recommend his services to all GM and Chevy vehicles.Thank you Art.
I have a story to tell, my Chevy Cruze had a problem with its power steering. Art went through everything by the book. It came down to my power steering unit was bad. Parts and labor it was going to be about $1650. He spent lots of time talking to AC Delco (the manufacture the electrics for Chevy). He found out it was going to take more parts he was going to help me out with costs.But Art was not sure that the experts knew how to fix the problem best way. By him taking time and thinking it through he found the problem and was able to correct it. This is the important part to me. When it was all done. Art gave me the bill and it was $575. Instead of $1650. He had me. But this is the important part about a third of the cost. This man has done my GM work for about 15 years and every time it has been excellent work and always a good value. Thank you Art and your team at GM Exculsive you guys are the greatest. Denny Banks
We use GM Exclusive EXCLUSIVELY for everything to do with our 2004 Chevy Tahoe. Art almost feels like part of the family at this point… LOL Whenever we have any issue with her Tahoe, we have complete confidence in Art and GM Exclusive to take care of it.We highly recommend this business for all of your GM vehicle care...
Great customer service. Courteous and attentive. Highly recommend for all GM vehicles. David S. Glover
I have been taking my GM cars to Art for everything for the last 4 years! He and his team are second to none. Great communication and service! I cant say enough.
Great reliable place to have your GM worked on. Art knows my vehicle very well!
Great and honest group of people working at GM Exclusive. I would definitely recommend GM Exclusive to friends and family for their future vehicles repairs.
A friend referred me to GM Exclusive. I had been with a different shop for about 12 years. That shop retired and left me without a reliable place for my 99 Tahoe. My friend directed me to the right place. The shop is very clean and the owner, Art Montano, is easy to converse with. Having a go-to mechanic with plenty of experience is like having a go-to doctor with a vital portion of on-the-job learning.
GM exclusive is a great shop. Art knows his stuff, and charges a fair price.
We have had our GMC Sierra serviced twice by Art and they have always been professional, honest and helpful. We really do value having someone like Art around because we can trust him with our truck needs and repairs.
Had a very positive experience had a strange whining noise from my engine compartment on my brother’s 2014 Chevy Cruze LT wasn’t sure what it was but Art was able to diagnose the issue which happen to be loose spark plugs and a Valve cover will definitely come back again highly recommend.I’ve brought my 2017 Buick Regal Sport Touring for services and will definitely be bringing my 2017 Chevy Sonic LS for services as well.
Man oh man this is my new go to for and my Tahoe needs! Art is amazing!Just brought my Tahoe back in for service, after 6 months from my original post. My front end was feeling unsafe and steering was off. Art found the issue fixed it for much less than I expected and got me back on the road quickly. Wish all repair shops were this reputable and customer driven! The honesty is awesome.
Best in North county. Numerous visits and its nothing but the best as always. Getting ready to take my 06 in for service. They are the best.😎
I cant say enough about how much I trust them with my car.
I really appreciate an honest and friendly business. This company provides both. I highly recommend them.
Art is a first rate mechanic. I would highly recommend his shop for all services
This shop has all the right ingredients. Honesty, professionalism, a ton of experience and theyre the nicest people anyone could ever hope to deal with. Thank you for taking such good care of my Chevy.
Art Montano is the guy you want to have servicing all of your vehicles if you want to enjoy riding good for a long time!!
GM Exclusive is awesome!! Art is always professional as well as knowledgeable. He answers all my questions and takes excellent care of all our vehicles!!Thank You Art!Tina Barr
Best experience ever! Art is patient and great at explaining any issues. Today was my second service there and only amazing. First service visit was regular maintenance, clearly explained what I should expect. No surprises.Last night I called and let him know of a broken emergency brake cable. Asked if I could bring it by at 9. I got there, he had the part already out and fixed it in 10 minutes! I was in and out in a total of 15 minutes!Best service ever!
AWESOME FRIENDLY HONEST
Art has been servicing my GMC for many years. His work has been honestly assessed, expertly done, promptly and as promised, and at a reasonable price. Hes the best! Why would I go anywhere else?
I have been very skeptical about finding a shop to do the work on my truck. GM Exclusive was recommended by a friend and WOW did they put me at ease. Very affordable repair. But more than anything I a felt like they where honest and helpful. I will be taking my truck there for any additional repairs or work that it would need. Art was honest, helpful and made me feel like I was in good hands. Great Team. Thank you
Super kind owners that truly care about you and your vehicle. Great place, have recommended and would recommend to you too! :)
My trailblazer has been in the chevy dealership multiple times to have a repair made every time they say its fixed and it returns. First time taking it to Art it was diagnosed and repaired correctly the first time. Art and company are the best you can get bar none. Honesty and Quality of their work is twice what you receive at the GM dealership. GM Exclusive will save you money and rest assure they know your GM car or truck as well as the dealership if not better.
Fantastic EMERGENCY RESPONSE.If its broke, it aint no joke!Arts the SOLUTION-MAN.OUR HERO!!!!
All good things to say about Art.. he takes care of you, lets you know what you need done and what you can wait on.. great value in this day and time. Thank Art
Found GM Exclusive online, read the reviews and figured it was worth a shot. Art is absolutely as professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and honest as all the reviews say. GM Exclusive was very efficient, they took my car in, without an appointment, and got it back to me in far less time than anyone else was able to quote me, they got my car fixed by the time they said they would from the very start, even though I asked them for extra maintenance after they accepted the job. I took the car in for a Hydraulic issue, and they returned it to me running better than when I first bought it. Theyre amazing. I will definitely be going back for my car maintenance, and will highly recommend to all of my GM driving friends.
Art is qualified and honest. No nonsense. Nothing but good experiences with the service
Well priced, thorough and professional shop. Highly recommend!
There are service shops closer to my home. I trust Art and I continue to return for any and all service needs on my Yukon. Its been driven nearly 250,000 miles and hes been servicing it since the very early miles. He is reliable and honest. Im glad Steve V. recommended him to me years ago.
Art is always about Safety first, Excellent Service and Satisfaction. I will forever be a customer!
I have a 2004 Silverado that was my Daughters chariot when She was little. We bought it new.Art is so thoughtful and considerate. He cared for my Truck with a special attention that You rarely experience.I appreciate his detailed and expert knowledge.Art is kind, thorough and honest. His integrity shines.
We have been taking our Yukon here for about 2 years and have been very satisfied with Arts service and knowledge. Recently I took the Yukon to the tire center where our tires were installed for the free rotation and balance. They quoted me $900 worth of services that were needed for the Yukon. I took the Yukon to Art with the list, he checked it out and said that there was still plenty of life left on each of those and he would not recommend replacing yet. We feel very grateful for Art and his honesty and integrity with his business. We will always bring our cars to him and recommend him to anyone!
Ive had car issues for years, and have been to 3 different shops. They all gave me the run around and tried to take me as a fool. When I went to GM Exclusives, I told Art what issues my car was having. He gave me feedback and recommendations. Art is very knowledgeable in his craft, and is a very honest and noble man. He also has a great and knowledgeable team! Thank you Art, and his team!
This place deserves 6 STARS, Art and his team were more than helpful. My AC in my 2014 Chevy Silverado went out they replaced the condenser and made sure I was happy. They didnt over charge and never pushed me in any decision. I will go back if I need work done in the future thanks guys!!!
I had my first experience at GM Exclusive last week and I can not say enough good things about this business and the owner Art! The scheduling was really easy and very accommodating. My car was in and out in no time and the service was great. I will forever be a customer! Thank you Art and the GM exclusive staff for your kindness and great customer service. We will see you soon!
Since learning about GM Exclusive. I have not gone anywhere else for my cars services. With the unbeatable pricing, great location, and customer service. Ive become a client for all of my future car services.
I really like this places, friendly, This is one of the first shops I feel I can TRUST. Great Work!!!
I was recommended by my dad to go to Art to have my car serviced because of the great service he has been given over the years and great service was an understatement! As soon as you walk through the door you know you are talking with a professional who loves what they do. He is fast, honest, efficient, and friendly to say the least. I will without a doubt recommend GM Exclusive to all my friends to have their car serviced as well.
I brought my car here after unsuccessful trips to the dealership and a shady auto repair shop. I was extremely impressed with how much different GM Exclusive is compared to the other two places. Art was caring, straight forward, and most importantly honest about my situation and thats how I knew I had brought my car to the right place. I will never go anywhere else as long as I own a GM car!
Been patronizing Arts shop for 15 years. He really know s GM products! More than that, he is fair in his rates and honest in his service. There is no one better!
We have been customers since 1992.A superb experience with great service,honesty and trust.If you have a GM vehicle this is the placeto get it serviced!
Excellent service and honest
I only trust Art with my Chevy. Great price point, and punctuality.
Art has been a great owner, mechanic. Friendly, getting my truck ready in record time. With GM parts, great warranty.
Art is a great mechanic. Quick accurate repairs. Best place for your GM vehicle. Worked with my Geico warranty people.
I have received excellent and courteous service all the years I have been a customer. It was hard to find a highly experienced and totally honest mechanic in this profit-driven industry and society. My teenage son is getting his first car (used of course) and Arts shop is the only place we will be taking it for any maintenance and repairs. Give this shop your business once and you too will become a lifelong customer.
I have used G M Exclusive since 2004 and they have always exceeded expectations.Twice I used our dealer and once a shop in San Marcos and every time kicked myself for not going to Gm Exclusive. Art is one of the nicest people you will encounter.Thanks, Fred L.
Art and his crew are the best. Always honest and helpful. As a woman so happy to find a business of excellence and people you can trust to do the BEST JOB ALWAYS.
Honest, competent service you can rely upon. I don`t hesitate to recommend Art and his crew for any service required on GM vehicles. No surprises here, no upselling or pressure. A great place you can count on to do the job right.
Art and his family are remarkable They come with integrity . They go out of there way to please there customers. When searching for a GM professional this doesnt get any better.