Honest mechanics. Genuinely nice people work here who won't screw you over or rip you off. I highly recommend this place to anyone needing auto repairs or services. Clean shop/comfortable waiting room. Good people. Hard to find a gem like this in the industry. read more

Very polite man, Rutilo is a very honest man and will provide you with reasonable and affordable pricing! His services never fail me, would recommend anybody to him. read more

Truly Exceptional Service at A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog! I don't usually leave reviews, but the team at A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog truly went above and beyond, and they absolutely deserve the recognition. From start to finish, I was treated with honesty, respect, and genuine care. Owner Mehdi Akhlaghi personally went out of his way to pick up the parts for my vehicle so I wouldn't have to wait two extra days for shipping. That kind of initiative and customer-first attitude is rare these days. Mehdi also worked with me financially, helping to make the repair affordable and stress-free. It wasn't something he had to do--but he did it anyway, and it meant a lot. Carlos, the mechanic who worked on my car, was equally amazing. He stayed after hours to make sure the job was completed today, and he even offered to come in on Sunday if needed. That kind of dedication and pride in his work is something you don't see often anymore. On top of the incredible service, the shop itself is clean, organized, and welcoming. The waiting area is neat and comfortable, with complimentary coffee and water, and the whole staff is warm and hospitable. You can tell they truly care about their customers from the moment you walk in. If you're looking for honest, skilled, and dependable professionals who treat you like family--A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog is the place to go. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Trustworthy, honest, and knowledgeable staff here! Was in town for the week and vehicles water pump went out. I was lucky to find A1 Auto mechanics, Mehdi is a great guy and even better owner, made me feel like I was back home. He and Carlos explained the issue to me completely, and even went above and beyond make this a smooth process. Definitely recommend, whether you are local or in need of a emergency. read more

Excellent service! The mechanics here are pros! They fixed my car quickly and efficiently, and the price was reasonable. I'll be back! read more

I brought my girlfriend's Volvo to A1 after getting massively uncharged by the dealership for parts and labor to get our trunk latch fixed. The owner Mehdi took my car in the same day, gave us a quote that was HALF the dealerships quote within 2 hours (while using all new parts, not used) and gave us quotes for future services that will save us money in the long run. Definitely coming back and would highly recommend A1 read more

Mehdi is an absolute legend!! Helped me out a ton to get my car fixed and was super fast. 100% would recommend if you ever need a reliable car mechanic for a great price. read more

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STAY AWAY FROM THIS STORE. I have problem with oil pan, the bolt is stripped, and leaking, the guy said I can come here to check it, if they can rethread it, if no I can leave. But they say I have to replace the oil pan. $2500 if I dont do I have to pay $195 for check. read more

Mehdi and his team have been great. Very attentive, detailed with diagnostics, feedback and procedures, and incredibly helpful with my pitiful financial situation. They addressed my car's CEL issues quickly and when there was a little hiccup afterwards, they immediately addressed and fixed it. I'll be sure to return later on to take care of other issues outside of that. read more

I created a yelp profile just so i can leave this review! I came to this auto shop due to its high ratings on Yelp and how close it was from my residence. Prior to coming in, my check engine light came up and I noticed my Kia was acting strangely (losing power and a clicking noise from my engine). I was helped by 2 gentlemen and was advised my Kia needed a few items to be replaced. After the repairs, they took my Kia on a test drive and notified me that the vehicle died on them and needed to be towed back to their shop. It was a Friday evening and was advised I would have to leave it there over the weekend. Come following Monday, A1 Auto called me to inform that my Kia was now up and running and everything was fine, ready to be picked up. While I was driving home from the shop, I noticed my Kia was still sluggish and making the same engine sound prior to all the repairs. I called to let the shop know about the same issues, and they told me they recommend the Timing Belt to be replaced as well. I already felt duped with all the add-ons of repairs and dishonesty from the beginning. Trusting my gut (that the timing belt won't fix the issue) I decided to take my Kia to another mechanic for a second diagnostic to see if the same or new repairs are needed. At the new shop I took my Kia to, they ran their diagnostics and instantly advised that my engine was bad and needed to be rebuilt/require a new one. They informed me to take my vehicle to any Kia Dealership to ask for a new engine replacement. After 2-3 weeks later, Kia replaced my engine with a brand new one just like the new shop advised. What's even better? It did not cost me anything but time. I'm leaving this 1 star review due to feeling taken advantage of not only as a woman, but a person who was in need of emergency help. I'm always skeptical to try new shops as you always hear the stories of dishonesty and being advantage of with unnecessary repairs (over $1,300 on my end). I would of been ok if A1 Auto simply was upfront with me that my engine was bad and needed replacement, and would of easily compensated for their time as they should but, this was not the case. Do your extra research please! Ask multiple auto mechanics for diagnostics and stay away from money hungry shops that prey on the less informed like this one! PS: attached pic for reference from KIA dealership to prove my review is indeed just! read more

A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog - Kia Service Receipt for reference. - Auto Repair Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Mehdi was great! Check engine light came back in after service and he made sure everything was right after wards for free. They will definitely take care of you! read more

If you want incredible service, good rates and the best customer service imaginable, come here. Mehdi and Carlos are the best in the business! read more

Mehdi is a great guy and helped us with a small Japanese Kei car we got. There was some misunderstanding on prices and I wasn't very happy I had to drive from LA immediately due to parking, but I understood. Although everything didn't go as planned, A1 was professional and worked to make it right. I would come back read more

Mehdi is very professional. From the second I called to the moment I paid for their services, he was very communicative and very helpful. His mechanic was top notch as well. It wasn't good news for my car, but he took me back to the garage and actually showed me everything that was wrong with my car and even gave me advice on what to do next with no sales pitch or scammy feeling. I really appreciated his transparency and he even gave me a really fair price for the repairs. Highly recommend A1. Honest and really fair guys over there! read more

I needed an oil change for my car and found the awesome reviews for A1 Auto on Yelp and decided to give them a try. When I walked in, I was greeted by the owner, Mehdi who was very friendly and pleasant. They changed my oil and checked out all the usual things (filters, tires, etc.), and didn't try to upsell me on things I didn't need. It was good to feel like I could trust these honest folks immediately. Service took less than an hour (without having an appointment), and there are several local breweries/restaurants in easy walking distance, so there are plenty of options to keep you occupied while you wait. I have previously had my car serviced at the dealership, but Mehdi was way easier to work with and the cost was less than what I would have paid at other shops. I was impressed, and would be happy to go back for future service needs. See you next time my car needs service! read more

From my first call in to when I was called to pick up my car, A1 was truly an A1 first experience. Incredibly friendly and honest, Medhi leveled with me on possible issues with my Civic and rough estimates on costs to fix. Left my car with him for an hour and they diagnosed the issue and replaced my battery for a reasonable price. I already knew what the cost for the part would be so I know he wasn't lying. Gave me a full rundown when I picked my car and Carlos chimed in with what exactly he was doing. I bet if I asked why he did things he'd take the time to explain them. Super nice guys and a great area to be in if you're gonna have to sit for an hour or two. Lots of shops for food and drink and other fun activities. Definitely coming back here for anything I need in the future read more

I had a couple of things wrong with my car. Mainly I needed new break pads, rotors, and I needed to fix a control arm in my driver side door. These guys are fantastic. Extremely nice, awesome prices, and they always do a great job. This is my 4th time going back and I will definitely go back to this shop in the future. Would give them 10 stars if I could. read more

Very reliable! They treat their customers like family. I dropped my car off to them after having trouble starting it even with a new battery added. They communicated every step of the way. They sent me pictures and videos and explained exactly what was wrong and what needed to be done. My car is running smooth now and I have no issues. It's hard to not get bs'd as a woman and they didn't make me feel like I was. Prices are very reasonable. They will definitely be my regular mechanic! read more

I had to get a smog check done really quick, and they were able to squeeze me in by the end of the day. They were very quick and accommodating. I highly recommend them! read more

Went here for an oil change. The person at the front desk, Mehdi, was super nice and got everything started right away. It was super fast and even though they notified me of other things they noticed going on with my car(they confirmed some things previous places found) they didn't pressure me to get it all done right then like some places do. Also it's in a fun area so if you have to get more intensive work there's plenty of nice shops and cafes to spend your time in. read more

Had my vehicle serviced at A1 Auto. Great service and attention to detail. Oil change performed and an oil flush; along with a diagnostic. Very happy with the work performed. read more

L I discovered that I needed a smog on my Toyota Prius V at the last minute and called A1 smog and he said they could take me that day. I gave them my name and told him I would be there very shortly. Medhi greeted me in such a kind way. He told me how much it would be with a certificate and it would only take about 20 minutes. With that I gave him the fob and he took it to his mechanic . When he returned to the office, he offered coffee, tea, water donuts. I thanked him and took water. We started chatting, and before I knew it, my car was ready. It was such a pleasant and clean atmosphere, and Mehdi and I found so many things in common that time meant nothing. I would highly recommend A1 smog for a complete enriching experience. read more

Excellent service. Finally found my new mechanic that I can trust in the Costa Mesa area. Medhi was awesome. Great communication, everything was on time, humble rates, and honest service. Highly recommended. read more

Been coming here for the last year for oil change and tire rotations to my Mazda CX5 and Subaru BRZ. Friendly staff, quick services and reasonable prices. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Ali seems like a good guy and he was accommodating when It came to scheduling my car, but the service itself was very poor. It took 4 separate visits to resolve squeaking from my brakes, which wasn't even the reason I came in in the first place. I replaced all of my brakes because they recommended it and unfortunately had to deal with the multiple visits until they finally stopped screeching, for now anyways. I also had some work done on my steering column which resulted in my alignment being off. Ali referred me to the shop next door that does the alignments for him (and Americas tire company) so I went there, had the alignment done and still had my car pulling to the left. I went back to that shop, they re-did the alignment a total of three times , but my alignment is still off. Instead of going in a fourth time, I decided to go to a dealership today to have my alignment done there instead. I just picked my car up and the alignment is still off. I don't know what happened when Ali worked on it but I never had an alignment issue before and I don't think I'll get a solution from him anytime soon, hence why I'm writing this review. I saw this place had a lot of good reviews and why I chose to get my car serviced here, but my experience was not very good. Worst part about this whole situation is that I originally had just come in for a smog check, that's it. Anyways, hope this helps someone. Posting pics for proof visit read more

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My brother referred me to his mechanic so I went to A1 and couldn't be happier with the result they fixed my car and I'm so happy with the service I was provided by Mehdi and his team. I would definitely recommend him read more

I recently started going to Ali at A1 auto mechanics to get my 2014 Range Rover sport serviced. The waiting area has a nice coffee option and they text you the receipt afterwards via clover which was convenient. I have gone twice so far and had no issues. Thank you! read more

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Looking for an auto mechanic that you can trust? Look no further than A1 Auto Mechanics. Mehdi and Carlos are wonderful people. I you can totally trust them to be absolutely honest and fair. read more

Good quality service and prices. Mehdi and Carlos were both very thorough and detailed in explaining everything and Mehdi worked hard to get the parts delivered on time. Definitely give this place a look if you need auto service. Friendly and inviting atmosphere as well. Thank you! read more

This team is absolutely great! I have called them in the morning to get an appointment for an oil change, and they got me in that same afternoon plus they worked super fast to avoid having me delay my work schedule. My husband and I have had both Mehdi and Ali work on our cars. They are always so helpful and friendly on the phone and they're honest about the repairs that our cars need as well as explain everything in details. We are so glad we found this shop and we know that we're in great hands when it comes to car repairs and maintenance. THANK YOU A1 Auto Mechanics! read more

**UPDATE** Wrote a review how I was ripped off for my lights. After $430 dollars, the SAME light that was replaced is out! It actually happened the second month but I was too mad to update this. I've installed lights before, and I did this with his shop to save time, and now I'm out more time to get this fixed and more money. Ridiculous. read more

My car needed brakes pads and oil change ..I used to go to my Nissan dealer.. last time I went they charged me more for a oil change so I decided to try another shop a friend of mine told me about the A1 auto mechanics I called to ask for an estimate and I found out they have better prices than Nissan .. so I went and I'm happy with the service they did on my car .. plus the lady who works there is very nice and professional. read more

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Called for a diagnostic and they were quick to respond. Gave me full report in a timely manner. From pictures to charts, the report gave me the right information needed to get my car fixed. read more

DO NOT GO HERE! The man who runs this place is a crook. I paid for a smog check that was never done. After waiting months for my tags to arrive I was told by the DMV that the smog check was never done. I went in with my receipt (they made me pay before any work was done) and was told that I was out of luck they could not do the smog test even though I paid for it. I was not issued a smog certificate, was told everything is electronic now .he technician lied to me many times about when the job would be done and was very unprofessional. If you want to waste your time and money and be treated badly this is the place for you! I regret ever going to this place!!! read more

A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog - Even when asked to wear a mask these people refused. This makes me very angry having lost loved ones to this virus. Do not go here! - Auto Repair Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great shop that discharged/recharged my AC for 280$. Stayed open a half hour longer than he had to so I could get my car. Nice owner and mechanic. Recommend if you are looking for any work done to your car. read more

A-1 Auto and specifically Ali have saved my butt a total of two times already. First, my check-in engine light came on one weekend and I called other places like Pepboys and other garages but they wanted $90 just to check the light and not actually resolve the issue and wouldn't see me for 2-3 days . Meanwhile I contacted A-1 on Yelp and within 5 minutes on a Sunday night Ali responded and not only under cut everyone else's quoted price, but he offered to take me in for an appointment at 9am the next morning. Unfortunately the diagnosis was expensive (catalytic converter) but they did a really good job fixing the issue same day for me. Next, I brought my car back to Ali for a wheel bearing job and while this job was also expensive Ali undercut my tire shops pricing and Ali got me in on a Saturday and finished the job in under 3 hours while my tire shop gave me a quote of 6 hours of work minimum and couldn't book me until a week later. End result, I generally don't trust mechanics as in my experience they try to waste your time and squeeze you for every dime but with Ali and A-1 I feel in better hands for once. He gets me in whenever I need a repair, no matter how big or small and his team is extremely quick on repairs. 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Great service. Super nice guy running it and quick smog check. Easy and fast process with really good deal on Groupon!

Do not use this shop! The owner is unethical and he will gouge you. When my brakes failed, I literally rolled my car into his shop. I was very vulnerable. His mark up on the part was 100 percent. I agreed because I was in a panic at the moment. Don't make the mistake that I made. Avoid Medhi at all costs! read more

Fast smog service. Convenient location , nice waiting room. Friendly service, will go back.

Ty Ali & mechanic for semi- fixing my car that has many issues ugh haha Charged me a decently low price to replace by vacuum pump in my engine & coolant leek. I appreciate the rides you gave me so I didn't have to wait & your fabulous large waiting area w tasty Nespresso & snacks. If my car holds up, I will definitely return! :) read more

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