Gino's Santa Cruz Auto Wrecking Recycling Dismantling

Found out my truck was broken into (broken passenger side window) about an hour before they closed. Called and no answer, so I drove there. Gino's made some calls and were able to get me a new window for $89 + tax by 11am next day. This after getting a quote from Ford parts for $286 (with delivery in 7-10 days).

-EDIT- Just got a call and they told me that the delivery driver called them and is delayed on highway 17, the window has shifted to 12-1pm. THAT is customer service!

I'm unhappy w/my experience, I called for a specific part they said they found one and they'd have to call me back with price and they never called back so I'm done with my neighborhood auto wrecker!

Awesome business and an awesome guy! After I failed to replace my headgasket, Gino bought my 1999 4Runner off of me for a very fair price. He was friendly and accommodating and made the process simple and easy. He helped me hand load all the disassembled engine parts into his truck bed, and had one of his guys come out within the hour to tow everything else away. A couple weeks later, I realized I had forgotten my magnetic phone mount that was glued to the dashboard. I called him up and he retrieved it for me no problem! He also gave me a free replacement trim piece for my new (to me) 2000 4Runner. Their HQ on Portola Drive is super organized and a great resource. I'm very glad to know about Gino's - I'll be using his services to find replacement parts for years to come!

I have been a customer of Gino's for about 10 years. He has always been a reliable source for finding parts for my second gen toyotas. Sometimes he is hard to get ahold of but it is owner ran and he get's back to you eventually. He is a cool guy and is very helpful. Support you local businesses!

Ripoff! If you buy an engine he steals your deposit! Rude, and does anything to get more out of you.

Gino's has a huge amount of Tacoma parts they had the fender I needed for mine at a very reasonable price, these guys rock, thanks Gino and Crew for great service.

Gino has always done right by us. I’ve come to him through the years for various parts. Sometimes he has new parts at a fair price. I thought I needed an alternator. One estimate elsewhere (after battery diagnostics) was almost $700! So I asked him if he had the part. He did for $40. It turns out it was the battery, which he also had for $40. He saved me a lot of money and headache. I could’ve replaced both for far less than my first estimate. Can’t recommend him enough.

Gino's is a great local company, customer oriented, very reliable and fairly priced, no BS here just good old fashioned friendly service. Gino's advice has saved us more money than we have spent with him, they will never sell you more than you need. We're very pleased with our recent engine purchase and with other parts we've gotten over the years. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Gino's is my trusted reliable auto parts source for my car. Always friendly and easy to talk with and they offer tips and great advice. No sales games here. To find a local store like Gino's that I trust and has affordably priced auto parts and is certified green is amazing. Each time I go I leave doing my happy dance. Bravo Gino and your awesome team thanks again for my parts.

So thankful Gino cares about his customers. Certified Green organized recycling business, with tiny surfer in his fountain! ;) * He will find your parts & make arrangements for installation at affordably fair prices. Always have to remind myself to ask Gino first when looking for car parts.best deals in town!

Everything they do is awesome. Knowledgeable staff and associates, fair pricing, helpful with inquiries. My only complaint is that they have irregular business hours. They have said 9-5 to me, without expressing days of actual operation. I have gone by before noon on a Wednesday and doors are closed. I would recommend, but call first and see if they are actually in before heading over.

Gino's had a part I had searched all over Santa Cruz for. More than that, they sold it for half of what the going price online was.

I highly recommend Gino's. A great locally owned business. If you want a guarantee that a shop will have your part, and don't want to pay $22 for a damn windshield wiper valve or what have you, go to Gino's.

I drive all the way from Pittsburg to go to Gino's! Cleanest yard with the best help. Always have what I need.

Can't ever get ahold of anyone. No posted hrs of operation.drove by many time's not open. W T F.phone is too full to take msg's.i have been waiting since feb, 3.as of today i was able to leave a msg.so now i wait longer.

Great company, gave us a great deal for our car to junk at a time when every other company offered us a really really low price. If your going to junk your car or get parts from them do it at Gino's.

Good guy, Gino pretty much uses the honor system, letting people go into his yard and pick their own stuff.

Fair prices too.

Needed a chair for my boat and decided to give Gino's a look. Gino met with me and pointed out a couple seats already removed and ready for taking and a couple vans with seats still intact. I found exactly what I wanted and only paid $75! A seat out of a catalog would be $200+ and not even close to the style and comfort of the one I got from Gino's. Great place and great guy and CLEAN! This is recycling at its finest! Thank you Gino.

I was cautious after seeing the bad reviews for this place, but it was recommended to me by a friend. I found Gino to be very helpful and fair. I got great service here and he has a very organized yard. I think those other 2 reviewers must have had unrealistic expectations.

My girlfriend and I went to The coast for a day trip from Fremont. Her ignition switch went out on her 2001 Lexus RX 300 and now we were stuck in Santa Cruz. I looked online to find auto parts in the area, but no one could help us. We went into a local store and as I told the clerk our story he recommended we call Gino's. I called Gino's. This guy Gino saved our weekend! He said we have one, I just need to have it pulled out of the car. Come on over you are only a couple blocks away from us. He stood outside waiting to flag us down. When we arrived he brought us inside and within 5 minutes his worker came walking in with the switch in his hand. Now this was service! He never asked for a deposit to have it pulled. He knew we were stuck and out of town and had the part pulled and ready for us. He said he could possibly have it installed or refer us to a good mechanic. I told him I was a mechanic in a former life and had tools with me. We walked back and I installed the switch and we were back on the road.
Best customer service I have ever had from a used car parts facility. We saw a couple customers come in during our short time there and it was like watching the kind of service you get in a small town community, very helpful to everyone like from the old days. Andy Griffith show comes to mind
Thanks Gino You SAVED us!
Definitely recommend these guys

Gino found the parts I needed quickly and at a good price. He even referred me to a trustworthy person to install the parts for me the same day at a reasonable price. Seems like a very honest, helpful man knowledgeable of what he does. Would definitely recommend to a friend.