Wrench Monkeys

I was poking around Miata groups on FB looking for a shop that specializes in Miatas and low and behold, I found Dan here at Wrench Monkeys. All his reviews were positive and I’ve even gotten good feedback from the people I asked so I decided to give him a call to get a quote. The quote he gave me was way lower than other shops I’ve called and I was comforted knowing he knew is way around a Miata. I set up an appointment and a day later brought him my Miata along with a new replacement clutch kit and flywheel as my pilot bearing was seized and I figured I may as well replace everything while the trans was cracked open. He asked me what oil I preferred and then suggested what he thinks is best which I appreciated that and made me see him as a honest guy. He also replaced a part that I forgot to bring, free of charge. Dan is basically a one man team there at the shop but I could tell that he was the real deal. In just a few hours, I was back at the shop picking up my car. He also let me know of the infamous CAS o-​ring leak so I will definitely be bringing back my car to him in the near future. I highly recommend him for any of your needs as he doesn’t just work on Miatas.

The owner Dan is the most knowledgeable mechanic I have ever met. He does a great job on my vehicle every time and his prices are more than fair. I would recommend Wrench Monkeys to any of my friends and family and I will continue to bring my vehicle to Dan for repairs.

I do basic service on my cars myself. But when I need a big job done I go to Dan at Wrench Monkeys. He works by appointment and has always done an excellent job. Is incredibly knowledgeable. An Audi Master Mechanic and Miata specialist and familiar with rotary engines.
He always talks me through the job when I bring my car in and again after showing me all the parts and explaining any problems in an clear articulate manner.
He has been great. honest and charges reasonable prices. Dan is the first and only place I have taken my car since I discovered his business.

Dan is awesome! Our Mazda’s are well taken care of by him (Miata, cx-​5)! He always goes the extra mile, even putting air in my strollers tire after having to pull it out of my trunk!

Dans pretty much a night in shining armor when it comes to my miata. Always quick to get back to me and very efficient with minimal amount of time possible til my car is done and ready to be picked up!
Direct, honest and doesn’t give off any «girls don’t know anything about cars» vibe when I tell him what’s going on with it. Past Shop experiences of being cut off by mechanics mid-​explanation with «don’t worry, we’ll know what’s really going on once we start work on it» but actually didn’t, but would’ve if they had heard me out.
I’m not a girly girl, or a mechanic, but Ive worked on my car from oil change to clutch and brakes. I appreciate that being relevant, and it is here.
Hustles on the car work not your wallet!

I’ve grown up in three different counties through which I have given much business to countless auto shops. But if I were to tell you, that of all the auto shops I’ve done business with, which one would I consider to be the best… that, my friends, is a «no brainer». It would be «Wrench Monkeys» on Belvedere Ave. Sacramento. The owner and mechanic of this shop, Dan, is, without a doubt, the most knowledgeable and most efficient mechanic I’ve EVER had the pleasure of bringing my BMW to. My girlfriend brings her Audi A4 to him and would NEVER consider bringing it to anyone else.
But the most important reason for our loyalty to Wrench Monkeys is the fact that Dan is as honest as they come. I have to say, he’s a true gentlemen and he’s the first mechanic in my lifetime that I’ve never had to second guess… ever! He’s probably the only shop you will ever come across where you actually get MORE than you pay for. And that’s «no „BS“ either». When Dan fixes your car, he’ll take the time to explain everything so you understand everything he did and why he did it. He’ll show you all the parts, if any, that were replaced and give you a fair price. I’ve had my BMW at Wrench Monkeys and while fixing my car, Dan had come across a couple other problems which he fixed at no additional cost… he just did it as a courtesy. You just can’t find mechanics these days with that level of professionalism. It’s just not heard of anymore. Dan has certainly raised the bar when it comes to «Excellence in Customer Service». He understands that customer service is the backbone in any company. And he does it so well! Keep up the good work!

Awesome service, Dan is super legit. Fixed my AC and showed me what was causing the issue. Highly recommended

Dan is very honest and knowledgable guy. he shares the details of the issues and what is he going to fix. Gives very honest estimates for the actual work to be done. He shares his knowledge if you want to learn. I will recommend him to anyone. Dan fixed my Miata and did a great job.

I am so pleased with the service at Wrench Monkeys! I will never again, go any where else for the care of my car.

Dan is great!!! My husband had his Audi on the driveway for 4 – 5 months already and Dan was able to fix it sooooo fast and sooooooo cheap. Thanks Dan!!! Did all the work in one day!!! I have a reliable mechanic for life.

Dan is awesome and takes great care of my husbands Audi! The Prices are reasonable and the turn around time is FAST. So, if you want Dan to practice some of his magic and bad-​assery on your whip I suggest WRENCH MONKEY!
Oh, he’s also done some work on my Toyota as well… it now runs like the sweet piece of machinery that it is! Thanks Dan!
Awesome Sauce!!!

Wrench Monkeys is great… they are a small, low-​key no frills shop with reasonable prices. Dan has an eagle-​eye and is extremely honest, he will let you know what could be done vs. what needs to be done — still if he’s in there, he won’t turn a blind eye to the in-​between steps either, if he notices something that makes sense to take care of at the same time.
If I’m too busy to work on my car myself, Dan is the next best thing! Expert at Miatas, for sure — but really any car is fair game… Dan is the Man. My Miata won’t go anywhere else!

I just picked up a Miata after 10+ years going without one.
I remembered buying some accessories from Crazy Red from Sacramento back in the late 90s, so I thought I would give them a call. They are still there! Now under the name «Wrench Monkeys,» Dan is the same person that worked on Miatas for Crazy Red in previous years.
Dan’s a Miata expert and was able to spot small issues right off the bat when I brought him my «new» Miata. He was efficient, professional, and clean. Could not ask for anything better.