The Family Behind The Shop

Built by a Family.
For Families.

Pablo and Cindy Zaldivar started Jr.'s Auto Repair with a single promise: treat every customer the way you'd want your own family treated.

Twin Falls, Idaho
Since 2012 · 13 Years
4.8★ · 146 Reviews
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Pablo Zaldivar

Owner & Master Technician

ASE Certified

20+ Years

Experience

The Owner

Pablo Zaldivar

Pablo grew up taking things apart to understand how they worked. By the time he was a teenager, he was already rebuilding small engines in his backyard. That curiosity turned into a career — and eventually, a business built on the belief that good auto repair isn't complicated. It's just honest work done by someone who cares.

After earning his ASE master technician certification and spending years working for other shops, Pablo realized he wanted to build something different: a place where the diagnosis was always honest, the price was always fair, and the customer always left knowing exactly what was done to their vehicle and why.

In 2012, he opened Jr.'s Auto Repair — named for the next generation he was building it for. Today, he still turns wrenches himself. That's not an accident. It's a choice.

ASE Master Technician20+ Years ExperienceTwin Falls NativeFather of 3
Co-Founder & Heart of the Shop

Cindy Zaldivar

Every great shop has someone who makes everything run. At Jr.'s, that's Cindy. While Pablo focuses on what happens in the bays, Cindy runs the business side — customer relationships, scheduling, bookkeeping, and the hundred invisible things that keep a small business alive.

Cindy also happens to be the reason Jr.'s has the reputation it does for communication and customer care. She believes that how you treat someone when they're stressed about their car is just as important as how well you fix it. That philosophy is baked into everything.

She and Pablo are a team in every sense — at home and at work. Jr.'s is named for their kids, and those kids are growing up watching their parents build something they can be proud of.

Business OperationsCustomer RelationsCommunity InvolvedMom of 3

Cindy Zaldivar

Co-Founder & Operations

Customer Favorite

146 Reviews

4.8★ Average

The Next Generation

Named for the Kids.
Built for the Future.

Jr.'s Auto Repair got its name from something simple: Pablo wanted to build something his children could be proud of. Something that stood for doing things right.

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The Eldest

Already taking apart bikes and helping Pablo in the garage on weekends. The apple didn't fall far.

The Middle

The creative one. Has already designed three 'logos' for the shop and decorated the waiting room with school art.

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The Youngest

Still learning to walk through the shop, but already knows how to wave at every customer that comes through the door.

"We named it Jr.'s because this isn't just a business. It's what we're leaving behind for them. Every car we fix right, every customer who trusts us — that's the foundation we're building on."

— Pablo Zaldivar

Our Story

Over 20 years in the making.

2003

Learning the Trade

Pablo began working in auto shops across southern Idaho, learning every system from the ground up under experienced mechanics.

2008

Master Technician

After years of hands-on work, Pablo earned his master technician certification — able to diagnose and repair any vehicle make or model.

2012

Junior's Opens

Pablo and Cindy opened Jr.'s Auto Repair on Main Ave in Twin Falls with two bays, two lifts, and a commitment to honest work.

2016

Growing the Family

As the Zaldivar family grew, so did the shop. Added a third bay and started taking on apprentices from the community.

2019

Magic Valley's Choice

Crossed 500 five-star reviews. The community had spoken — Jr.'s became the most trusted name in auto repair in Magic Valley.

2025

13 Years Strong

Still family-owned, still personally run by Pablo. Every repair order still reviewed and approved by the man whose name is on the door.

What We Stand For

The principles that have guided Jr.'s Auto Repair since day one.

Honest Work

We only recommend what your car actually needs. No upselling, no scare tactics.

Family First

We treat your vehicle like it carries someone we love — because it does.

Community Roots

Twin Falls is home. We give back through sponsorships, scholarships, and apprenticeships.

Stand Behind It

Every repair comes with a warranty. If something isn't right, we make it right.

Ready to meet the team?

Come by the shop at 417 Main Ave E in Twin Falls, or book your service online. Pablo or Cindy will be glad to say hello.