Shopping & Services more than capable of the task, and it will be a much more comfortable ride compared to those old horse-drawn wagons. The team at Cardinale GMC can find the right vehicle for your needs. With decades in the automotive industry, they won’t bat an eye if you tell them you need an SUV to carry 20 suitcases of wigs. BEST TIRE SHOP Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros 1730 Auto Center Parkway, Seaside (831) 215-5250, sullivansautoservice.com Imagine four clowns trying to change tires on a car. They would trip, accidentally undo each other’s work, perhaps even give each other flat tires in the process. Such an act would be fun to watch at a circus, but not at a shop with your car. No worries—the “Tire Pros” in this service center’s name is serious. The place has been around since 1950, gaining the trust of local drivers, as well as AAA, Carfax and other watchdogs. They can repair what is repairable or replace with a new set that suits your driving needs. Plus they offer tire protection plans. Send in the clowns? Not at Sullivan’s. BEST PLACE TO GET SMOGGED Pacific Smog 2039 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside (831) 899-8877, pacificsmog.com Smog checks are one of those necessary evils we all hate dealing with. Luckily, Pacific Smog is there to make the process much less frustrating. When you’re busy and only have a few minutes in your schedule, they’re there for you—no appointment necessary. They’ll get you in and out quickly and at a reasonable price. They’ve exclusively been in the business of smog checks since 1991, and many of their techs have worked there for more than 10 years. Your car and its tail pipe are in good hands. BEST CAR REPAIR SHOP Pacific Motor Service 550 E. Franklin St., Monterey. (831) 288-5711 1123 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 531-2295 pacificmotorservice.com There’s nothing that will wipe the smile from a ringmaster’s face faster than a broken axle just miles from town where the next show is only a day away. Don’t let it get to that point in the first place. Take your circus wagon (or more likely, modern-day car, truck or SUV) to Pacific Motor Service to make sure it’s in the best shape possible before you hit the road. There’s a reason this repair shop has been around since 1947, and that’s its reputation for providing service to the highest standards. BEST OIL CHANGE Marina Tire & Auto Repair 265 Reservation Road, A, Marina (831) 384-8473, marinatireandauto.com If you’re a fire performer at the circus, you rely on an ultra-pure oil to fuel your thrilling act. At Marina Tire & Auto Repair, the staff provides the best auto oil change around, according to Weekly readers. It’s quick and easy and customers trust the staff to give them an honest assessment of how well (or not) their cars, trucks and SUVs are running. The shop also carries all major tire brands and the staff is adept at fixing brakes, air conditioning and heating systems, as well as electrical systems or replacing batteries. But it all starts with good oil to the engine. BEST PLUMBER Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repair 1112 Phoenix Ave., B, Seaside (831) 393-9321, chriswilsonplumbing.com Most days, you probably don’t even think about plumbing—it’s just a magical thing, like fire-eating at the circus. Turn on the tap and water comes out; it flows down the drain and 74 BEST OF MONTEREY COUNTY® 2026 montereycountynow.com/bestof Thank you Monterey County Voting Fourtané the Best Jewelry Store! - for - www.Fourtane.com | 831.624.4684 Ocean Avenue & Lincoln Street F O U R T A N É CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA - est. 1950 - C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Monterey County Weekly 2021.pdf 1 10/8/21 1:31 PM 3 Ocean Avenue SW Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea www.fourtane.com | 831.624.4684 ’20-’26
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