All Star Automotive,
a Team Of Mechanics You Can Trust!
Grass Valley, CA!
If you’re looking for reliable auto repair in Nevada County, your search is over. Here at All Star Automotive we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty, and your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at All Star Automotive we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. From your first call with Eli or Scott, to the top notch repair from our technicians, to the friendly call letting you know your car is ready, we’re with you every step of the way. There are a lot of auto shops here in Grass Valley, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We chose our technicians for their skill and can-do attitude, and we’ve become a family. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry, because when All Star Automotive performs work on your car, you know it was done right the first time. There’s a reason that here at All Star Automotive, our motto is ” Team Of Mechanics You Can Trust!”
Address
All Star Automotive
10141 Evening Star Dr #9
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-8227
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Directions
Payment Types
Affiliates & Certifications
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Fleet Customers
About All Star Automotive Grass Valley, CA
All Star Automotive is a family-owned and operated business in Grass Valley California, with 10 years of excellent service under our hoods. Owner Justin Nicholson is a 5th generation Grass Valley-born native, with over 30 plus years of automotive experience.
Meet Your Team
-Justin Nicholson (Owner)
-Eli Watson (Service Advisor)
-Scott Greenhaw (Service Advisor/Fleet Relations)
-David Brown (ASE Certified Master Technician/Smog/Shop Foreman)
-Seth Fischer (Technician)
-Andrew Dorman (Technician)
-Evan Rosario (Technician)
-Jenna Hensley (PR Specialist)
-Cynthia Nicholson (PR/Marketing)
Our goal is to keep you 100% satisfied! We want to help by keeping your vehicles in top condition, safe & dependable. We service all foreign and domestic vehicles, all your personal and business fleet vehicles too! We are All Star Automotive “A Team Of Mechanics You Can Trust!”
Are you ready to experience the best Grass Valley car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Grass Valley, CA
What sets All Star Automotive apart from all of the others in Nevada County?
Trust: We’re all about earning your loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We take a detailed look at your car and provide you the best recommendations to make sure you’re spending money and time on necessary repairs only.
Talent: At All Star Automotive, 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 Grass Valley auto repair table. We have 100+ years of combined vehicle expertise.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top-quality car service in beautiful Nevada County, 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 car. We provide options for how you’d like to wait for your car, be it our complimentary WiFi, private patio and a comfortable waiting room with refreshments, or a shuttle service to take you home while we work on your car and pick you up to retrieve it. We also have a secure after-hours dropbox if that works for your schedule.
All Star Automotive A Team of Mechanics You Can Trust
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2021 Toyota Tundra
Mileage65,189Service Date2/9/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER , LUBRICATE AND INSPECT CHASSIS, PERFORM 27 POINT INSPECTION INCLUDING, CHECK BELTS AND HOSES, CHECK FLUID LEVELS AND TOP OFF AS NEEDED, VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. BRAKES: FRONT: 10 MM REAR: 8 MM TIRES: FRONT: 32 PSI REAR: 32 PSI TREAD DEPTH: RF: 8/32 LF: 8/32 LR: 8/32 RR: 8/32 MILEAGE NEXT OIL CHANGE DUE: 70189
- TECH TEST DROVE, VERIFIED CUSTOMER CONCERN, RACKED VEHICLE AND INSPECTED BRAKES. TECH FOUND FRONT BRAKES RATHER LOW, AND ROTORS HEAVILY GLAZED AND WARPED. TECH RECOMMENDS NEW FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
- TECH RECOMMENDS VEHICLE SCHEDULED MAJOR SERVICES.
- TECH BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND RACKED VEHICLE. TECH REMOVED ALL 4 WHEELS AND DISMOUNTED TIRES. TECH MOUNTED AND BALANCED 4 NEW TIRES, THEN RE-INSTALLED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND TORQUED. TECH THEN VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETED.
- TECH RACKED VEHICLE ONTO ALIGNMENT RACK, INSTALLED MACHINE MIRROR HEADS, AND LOOKED UP THROUGH MACHINE SOFTWARE, VEHICLE OEM SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALIGNMENT. TECH THEN PERFORMED ALIGNMENT TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS, AND THEN TEST DROVE VEHICLE TO VERIFY VEHICLE DRIVES STRAIGHT AND AS DESIGNED. TECH HAS VERIFIED AND STATES SERVICE COMPLETED.
- TECH BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND RACKED VEHICLE. TECH REMOVED FRONT WHEELS, AND REMOVED VEHICLE CALIPER. TECH GREASED CALIPER SLIDE PINS, AND REMOVED VEHICLE ROTORS AND PADS. TECH REPLACED ROTORS, AND LINED UP CORRECTLY WITH ADJUSTER, REPLACED PADS AND GREASED PAD BACKING PLATE AS WELL AS HARDWARE. TECH RE-INSTALLED WHEEL, TORQUED LUG NUTS TO SPEC, AND SET TIRE PRESSURES. TECH THEN BURNISHED VEHICLE BRAKES, AND VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETED.
- TECH PERFORMED FULL BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE USING NEW BRAKE FLUID TO OE SPECIFICATION. TECH ENSURED ALL LINES FLUSHED AND FILLED WITH NEW FLUID. TECH HAS TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETE.
DAVE R. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/10/2026 -
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Mileage57,944Service Date2/4/2026Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER , LUBRICATE AND INSPECT CHASSIS, PERFORM 27 POINT INSPECTION INCLUDING, CHECK BELTS AND HOSES, CHECK FLUID LEVELS AND TOP OFF AS NEEDED, VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. BRAKES: FRONT: 8 MM REAR: 8 MM TIRES: FRONT: 32 PSI REAR: 32 PSI TREAD DEPTH: RF:7 /32 LF:7 /32 LR:6 /32 RR:6 /32 MILEAGE NEXT OIL CHANGE DUE:60994
- TECH ROTATED TIRES AND TORQUED WHEELS TO SPECS
- AS PER CUSTOMER REQUEST, INSPECTED IGNITION SYSTEM AND FOUND SPARK PLUGS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS WITH OE-SPEC PARTS. SET AND VERIFIED PROPER GAP AS REQUIRED, TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, AND REINSTALLED ALL RELATED COMPONENTS. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE AND VERIFIED PROPER ENGINE OPERATION
- TECH BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND BEGAN PROCEDURE. TECH CLEANED VEHICLE THROTTLE BODY AND BEGAN VEHICLE FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE. TECH INTRODUCED CLEANER INTO FUEL SYSTEM SLOWLY, WATCHING AND VERIFYING DELIVERY. TECH COMPLETED VEHICLE SERVICE, TEST DROVE, AND VERIFIED VEHICLE INDUCTION SERVICE HAS BEEN COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
JAIMIE M. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/5/2026 -
2014 Subaru Outback
Mileage204,627Service Date1/29/2026Services Performed- PASSED STATE TEST, CERT. #UY280218C
TERRI W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/30/2026 -
2019 RAM 1500 Classic
Mileage108,431Service Date1/19/2026Services Performed- PER CUSTOMER CONCERN OF WATER INTRUSION, VEHICLE WAS MOVED OUTSIDE AND WATER LEAK TEST PERFORMED. TECHNICIAN REMOVED INTERIOR FLOOR COVERS AND EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER REAR SEAT WALL AREAS TO AID INSPECTION. VEHICLE WAS SPRAYED WITH WATER AT REAR HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT AND REAR WINDOW AREA. WATER INTRUSION WAS OBSERVED ENTERING AT HEADLINER AND AROUND REAR WINDOW, COLLECTING AT BASE OF REAR WINDOW SEAL INSIDE CABIN. SIGNS OF WATER TRACKING WERE NOTED ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF REAR WINDOW AND DOWN REAR OF CAB UNDER CARPET. SOURCE APPEARS TO BE FROM REAR UPPER BODY AREA; ADDITIONAL ACCESS REQUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION. TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDS A MINIMUM OF REPLACING HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP.
- AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE AND ASSUMING NO FURTHER WATER INTRUSION IS PRESENT AT THIS TIME, TECHNICIAN REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CAMPER SHELL TO ALLOW FURTHER INSPECTION AND TESTING FOR WATER INTRUSION. CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED DUE TO PREVIOUS LEAK CONDITION. SEALING SURFACES WERE CLEANED AND VERIFIED. NO ACTIVE WATER LEAKS OBSERVED AT TIME OF SERVICE. ADDITIONAL MONITORING RECOMMENDED IF VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASH CONDITIONS.
- DUE TO LEAKING CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) ASSEMBLY CAUSING WATER INTRUSION, TECHNICIAN REMOVED AND REPLACED CHMSL ASSEMBLY. SEALING SURFACE WAS CLEANED AND NEW SEAL VERIFIED PROPERLY INSTALLED. WATER INTRUSION CONDITION ADDRESSED AT THIS TIME AND LAMP OPERATION VERIFIED AS DESIGNED.
LISA D. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/21/2026 -
2007 Honda Accord
Mileage234,776Service Date1/15/2026Services Performed- Change oil and oil filter. Lubricate and check chassis. Check air filter, belts, hoses and brakes. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform 27 point safety inspection. BRAKES: FRONT: 5 MM REAR: 6 MM TIRES: FRONT: 32 PSI REAR: 32 PSI TREAD: LF 8/32 RF 8/32 LR 8/32 RR 8/32 MILEAGE NEXT OIL CHANGE DUE: 237776
CHUCK Q. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/16/2026 -
2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage53,300Service Date12/17/2025Services Performed- VEHICLE WAS RACKED AND INSPECTED. TECHNICIAN FOUND FLUID LEAKS FROM TRANSMISSION PAN AND PRE-DOMINANTLY COMING FROM TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER. RECOMMEND REPLACING TRANSMISSION COOLER, ASSOCIATED PARTS NEEDED AND REPLACE TRANS PAN GASKET AND FILTER.
ERIC O. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/18/2025 -
2008 Subaru Outback
Mileage177,437Service Date12/17/2025Services Performed- Change oil and oil filter. Lubricate and check chassis. Check air filter, belts, hoses and brakes. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform 27 point safety inspection. BRAKES: FRONT: MM REAR: MM TIRES: FRONT: PSI REAR: PSI TREAD: LF /32 RF /32 LR /32 RR /32 MILEAGE NEXT OIL CHANGE DUE:
- TECH PERFORMED FULL VEHICLE POWER STEERING FLUID EXCHANGE, CYCLING AND FLUSHING NEW FLUID INTO PUMP AND LINES, WHILE FLUSHING OLD OUT. TECH HAS VERIFIED FULL SERVICE COMPLETE, TECH HAS TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE AND VERIFIED NO LEAKS AT THIS TIME.
- TECH REMOVED VEHICLE COOLANT HOSE, UPPER ASSEMBLY, AND REPLACED WITH NEW ASSEMBLY. TECH THEN TIGHTENED, PERFORMED REMAINING SERVICES, TEST DROVE AND VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETED.
- TECH BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND BEGAN PROCESS. TECH PUT CLEANSER IN VEHICLE RADIATOR, RAN VEHICLE AND THEN HOOKED UP COOLANT FLUSH MACHINE. TECH VACUUMED ALL COOLANT OUT OF VEHICLE, PERFORMING PERFECT VACUUM ON SYSTEM, TECH THAN SWITCHED VALVES, RELEASED VACUUM, AND VEHICLE SUCKED NEW COOLANT AS WELL AS CONDITIONER INTO COOLANT SYSTEM. TECH VERIFIED VEHICLE FILLED COOLANT SYSTEM. TECH RAN VEHICLE, BURPED SYSTEM, TEST DROVE, AND RE-CHECKED SYSTEM. TECH VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETE.
- TECH BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND BEGAN PROCEDURE. TECH CLEANED VEHICLE THROTTLE BODY AND BEGAN VEHICLE FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE. TECH INTRODUCED CLEANER INTO FUEL SYSTEM SLOWLY, WATCHING AND VERIFYING DELIVERY. TECH COMPLETED VEHICLE SERVICE, TEST DROVE, AND VERIFIED VEHICLE INDUCTION SERVICE HAS BEEN COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
- TECH RACKED VEHICLE, REMOVED NECESSARY COMPONENTS, REMOVED VEHICLE SPARK PLUG ASSEMBLIES, REPLACED WITH NEW OE EQUIVALENT PLUGS, AND RE-ASSEMBLED. TECH PERFORMED ALL SERVICES, TEST DROVE AND VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETED.
LISA D. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/18/2025 -
2004 Honda Accord
Mileage133,614Service Date12/10/2025Services Performed- PASSED STATE TEST, CERT. # UW011542C
KIMBERLI K. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/11/2025 -
2015 Hyundai Sonata
Mileage179,323Service Date11/26/2025Services Performed- REPLACED BULBS PER CUSTOMER REQUEST. THANK YOU
SHANNON R. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/26/2025 -
2021 Jeep Gladiator
Mileage34,500Service Date11/21/2025Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER , LUBRICATE AND INSPECT CHASSIS, PERFORM 27 POINT INSPECTION INCLUDING, CHECK BELTS AND HOSES, CHECK FLUID LEVELS AND TOP OFF AS NEEDED, VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. MILEAGE NEXT OIL CHANGE DUE: 39500
KIM L. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/22/2025 -
2018 RAM 1500
Mileage88,731Service Date11/20/2025Services Performed- DRIVER SIDE MASTER POWER SWITCH WAS DAMAGED AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SWITCH WAS INOP. TECHNICIAN REMOVED DAMAGED SWITCH AND REPLACED WITH OEM PROVIDED SWITCH.
DEEN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/21/2025 -
2016 Toyota RAV4
Mileage170,817Service Date11/18/2025Services Performed- CHANGE OIL AND FILTER , LUBRICATE AND INSPECT CHASSIS, PERFORM 27 POINT INSPECTION INCLUDING, CHECK BELTS AND HOSES, CHECK FLUID LEVELS AND TOP OFF AS NEEDED, VISUAL BRAKE INSPECTION AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. BRAKES: FRONT: 2 MM MILEAGE NEXT OIL CHANGE DUE: 125817
- TECH BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO SHOP AND RACKED VEHICLE. TECH REMOVED FRONT WHEELS, AND REMOVED VEHICLE CALIPER. TECH GREASED CALIPER SLIDE PINS, AND REMOVED VEHICLE ROTORS AND PADS. TECH REPLACED ROTORS, AND LINED UP CORRECTLY WITH ADJUSTER, REPLACED PADS AND GREASED PAD BACKING PLATE AS WELL AS HARDWARE. TECH RE-INSTALLED WHEEL, TORQUED LUG NUTS TO SPEC, AND SET TIRE PRESSURES. TECH THEN BURNISHED VEHICLE BRAKES, AND VERIFIED SERVICE COMPLETED.
SARAH G. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/19/2025
