Automotive Excellence of Placerville CA

10/02/2026

Thank you for choosing us as your #1 Favorite Auto Repair Shop this year! We are so grateful for our community and very proud to have won this award every year since 2008! We will continue to strive to be the best!

09/14/2026

The Automotive Excellence Annual Car Show was a huge success this year! So many awesome vehicles and people! We want to thank everyone for coming and supporting our community and the Scott Santana Memorial Foundation & Live On, Drive On! More photos to come!

09/04/2026

Attention local vendors!! We have only 5 spots available to show your business/crafts/Ect at our annual car show Sept. 12th. We are expecting over 500 spectators this year! Call or message for details, or stop by the shop!

09/03/2026

🎉 **Welcome to the Automotive Excellence Team, Chris!** 🎉

We’re excited to introduce our newest Service Advisor, **Chris G.**!

Chris brings a friendly attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to taking great care of our customers. He’ll be helping with everything from scheduling and estimates to keeping you informed while your vehicle is in our care.

We’re happy to have Chris as part of the Automotive Excellence family! If you see him at the front counter, be sure to say hello and help us give him a warm welcome! 👋🚗🔧

**Welcome aboard, Chris!**

08/15/2026

Please vote for our special town!

Placerville has been recognized as one of Hallmark's merriest Christmas towns and is in the running for the merriest of them all.

08/10/2026

Love to bake? Enter this year's baking contest at our Annual Car Show, Sept. 12th! You don't need to be a professional! Call or message for details!

05/14/2026

Happy birthday Placerville!!!

🎉 Happy 172nd Birthday, Placerville! 🎂
From the bustling days of the Gold Rush to the vibrant community we call home today, Placerville has seen it all. Today, we’re celebrating 172 years of history, resilience, and Sierra Nevada charm!
Whether you’re strolling down Main Street, enjoying our local orchards, or exploring the trails, there’s no denying that Placerville is a special place to live, work, and visit.
📜 A Quick Look Back
• Incorporated: May 13, 1854
• Legacy: A cornerstone of California’s Mother Lode.
• Today: A thriving hub of local business, arts, and community spirit.
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❤️ How are you celebrating?
We want to see your favorite spots in town!
• Post a photo of your favorite Placerville landmark.
• Share your favorite memory of our city in the comments below!
Here’s to another century of making history together. Cheers to the City of Placerville! 🥂✨

03/05/2026

Save the date! Our Annual Car Show is set for Sept. 12th this year! Details to follow. Hope to see you here!

10/02/2025

🎉 Thank you, El Dorado County! 🎉

We are honored to be voted #1 Best Auto Repair Shop AND #1 Best Oil Change Place in the 2025 Style Magazine - El Dorado County Foothills Region Reader's Choice! 🏆
Your trust and support mean the world to us. From routine oil changes to major repairs, we’re proud to serve our community with honest, reliable, and professional service. 🚗🔧

We couldn’t have done it without YOU—our loyal customers and friends. 💙

09/26/2025

Sneak peak of photos!

This year’s annual car show was a huge success! There were 100+ custom and classic vehicles on display, amazing vendors, tons of raffle prizes, great music and great food! We were so honored to partner with the Scott Santana Memorial Foundation, & Live on, Drive on, to raise funds for the scholarship program in Scott’s memory! We are so extremely thankful to Scott’s family and ours, and ALL who volunteered and donated, to make this such an amazing day! See you next year!