Abel and Sons Auto Service

(157 reviews)

I came here to get my brake pads replaced and had a solid experience. The shop itself was super…read moreclean and organized. Communication was great. Shop was responsive on Yelp and actually returned my calls, which I appreciated and made things easier to plan out. The price I was quoted over yelp was exactly what I paid in person. Friendly and easy to talk to. I felt comfortable leaving my car there. He also mentioned that they use higher quality break pads which is always good to hear. Overall, smooth and straightforward. Good communication, fair pricing, and a clean shop. Would come back 10/10.

Sent messages describing the issue. Responded promptly. Had the issue diagnosed and resolved same…read moreday. Answered all questions thoroughly. Fair price for repair. Amazing warranty for repair as well. Easy to get in and out of the parking lot. Overall highly recommend.

Refined Auto Repair

(121 reviews)

First time using a mobile mechanic to get out a stuck pcv valve. He got the job done. The reason…read morefor 3 stars is that while doing the job he ended up breaking one of the clips that hold the wires and didn't even tell me that it happened. Nor did he show up to fix it. Update: he did end up fixing it a couple of days later

I needed to replace my front and rear brakes on my 2018 Equinox. I received many different quotes…read morefrom other mechanics, quoting me over $300 for labor only. I reached out to Refined Auto with the same request, and it was a more reasonable price, especially since I had no idea if I needed to do anything to my rotors. My dad was present while Cesar worked on my car, and my dad gave me such a glowing review of how Cesar worked. My dad has not been able to stop talking about how Cesar did an amazing job on my car, how clean he works, how he keeps his tools, and his communication. My dad was so impressed with the quality of work Cesar provided on my car that he decided to get a quote for replacing his rotors. When Ceasr finished on my car, he let me know that my brake fluid was not in good condition. He drained my brake fluid and replaced it with new fluid. He explained to me in detail that brake fluid should not be topped off. I had no idea, and apparently, my dad didn't know either, and we had topped it off because it was low. Now, I know, for future reference, that when it's low, I should replace my brakes. I appreciate the work that Cesar did on my car and his communication. I will absolutely use his service again and recommend him to friends and family.

Downey Car Care Center

4.2

(843 reviews)

So I got a quote from this place and was doing everything via text. Let me tell you guys about the…read moresmooth experience I have and how attentive their employees were. I believe his name was Lozano( sorry if I got it wrong) and Anthony. They fixed my car no issues and had it up and running in no time. They were very professional and even washed by vehicle prior to me picking it up. I highly recommend them and they are extremely affordable. Don't hesitate to give them your vehicle. Best part. No check engine light lol. The warranty they offered is just a plus!

Very disappointing experience. I called yesterday to schedule an appointment for my brakes, and…read morethey confirmed it over the phone and again by text. I took time out of my day to bring my car in, only to be told they were too busy and couldn't work on it until next week. If they already knew they were fully booked, why wasn't I told that when I made the appointment? A simple phone call or text would have saved me a wasted trip. My time is just as valuable as theirs. Poor communication and a frustrating experience. I won't be coming back.

Your Car Specialists

(73 reviews)

I've lived in the area for over a decade and have used a couple different local auto shops. Shops…read moreclose or change ownerships and go down hill. This led me to Your Car Specialists. Man...I feel dumb...I should have always been searching for the best I could find. I found this place last year and I wish I had found them sooner. An honest mechanic shop you say?? Quality maintenance, reasonable prices and friendly service. What more can you ask for? I would doubt if they are the cheapest in town, but the bottom line is I trust them to do the work right the first time. Steve is a straight shooter and won't upsell you on unnecessary service. He is very knowledgeable about common issues on vehicles and inputs the maintenance into Carfax incase you end up at a different shop in the future. He even let me know about an open recall on my truck! All this to say that my vehicles will be going here as long as this shop is open and maintains their high standards.

Awesome service - So trustworthy. They have been my moms go…read moreto mechanic since 1980 I was a year old then, I'm now 46 years old and they service my kiddo and my husbands car- (not mine cuz I lease my vehicles now) but I always recommend them to anyone looking for a honest mechanic!

Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs

(489 reviews)

I highly highly highly recommend to come for all your car repairs. Customer service is top notch…read moreand Francis is so friendly and is always honest and respectful. I've had my transmission repaired and I am extremely satisfied with the work and will continue to bring all my cars here to him.

Needed a new fuel pump for my truck. Took it to full service auto and transmission and Francis had…read moremy truck fixed and back to me the same day at a very reasonable price I will definitely use Francis for all my repair needs in the future. Cheryl

LGZ Automotive

(16 reviews)

I recently had a complete brake job done here and couldn't be happier with the experience. The…read moreservice was fast, affordable, and completed the same day after I dropped off my car. Lorenso went above and beyond by noticing that my tires needed replacement and even recommended a few reputable tire shops. The attention to detail, honest communication, and fair pricing really stood out. It's not easy to find a trustworthy mechanic, but this shop definitely earned my business. Highly recommended!

Had a great experience here. Lorenso was very helpful and took care of me. Service was great,…read morerepair was done in a timely matter, and the rate he gave me was very good.

Brothers' Tire Center & Auto Service

4.5

(211 reviews)

Brothers tires are great! They are always available and affordable. They are also very professional…read moreand kind. Grateful to have them in my neighborhood when I need help with my tires.

I called this place Friday afternoon wanting to install 2 tires mounted and balanced, I spoke to…read moreRuben and he said it would be $50 for both tires, Saturday morning I show up and had the tires installed i was charged $60!!! and i was just ok whatever I watch all techs how they do there work and i can tell you I wont be going here again, my wheels was installed with an impact gun at full speed that can break lug on the hub , the install was not in a star pattern clearly a sign of an amateur so i went to americas tire and had them rebalanced again the two tires, after seeing that God knows what the tech here at Brothers did and i was correct the balance was off and not proper even with weights , so if you dont care about your car or details in making sure your car is done right go here otherwise go elsewhere

Bless Tires & Wheels

3.8

(117 reviews)

They responded quickly and had fair prices for a used tire. We were in and out within 15 minutes.read more

Bought tires and wheels here because I was told the tires would last 50,000 miles. I've only driven…read moreabout 10,000 miles, and they're already completely bald. I'm extremely disappointed with the quality and the misleading information I was given. I expected them to last much longer. This has been a frustrating and expensive experience. I won't be coming back and would not recommend this place. Total rip off.

Whittier Auto Garage

(222 reviews)

I am so appreciative of the work they did! Their honesty and professionalism is outstanding. They…read moresaved us so much money.

I took my truck in to diagnose for an ac evaporator failure. There vacuum test pass so then they…read morerefilled my Freon and sent me on my way. I paid for the Freon gas that had a fluorescent dye in case it leaks the next day. The next day my refrigerant was empty again and I took it back and they found the leak behind my dashboard. Which meant the whole dashboard needed to be taken off to replace the AC evaporator. They gave me their bid and a turnaround time of about a week since they wanted to make sure the job was done correctly. On top of that they found that my brake pads needed to be replaced which i let them replace. Overall I didn't go with them for the ac evaporator job since I found another shop that was cheaper and gave me a faster turn around time, however I felt that they were honest and genuinely tried to help me. Nothing bad to say about this shop.

Santa Fe Auto Repair

4.6

(9 reviews)

HIGHLY DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE: in the beginning, the…read moreperson in charge of my car gave me an estimate of $1000 for the cost of the repair. 2 weeks later i went back to pick up my car only to be given an invoice of almost $2200!!!! more than double the estimate! not only that, but i realized there was a leak coming from the coolants that was NOT there before and when i went back to tell them, the owner yelled and cussed me out! he kept on pushing at me and refused to repair my car. i was and still am so shocked. i went to a different auto repair shop and the mechanic there told me that the owner misassembled the radiator which caused the cooling water to leak. unbelievable. i'm never coming back here again. save ur money and time and go to a different auto repair shop.

Paul is knowledgeable and fair. He's my go to and the only car repair shop I recommend.read more

Lambert Tires & Auto

4.0

(64 reviews)

Went to get my tires rotated and was in and out within 20-30 minutes. Fastest service ever and very…read morequick and easy. Pricing was also amazing so definitely will be returning!!

Reasonable pricing and fast service. The only thing to note is that you need to be there by around…read more5 to pay with a card. They turn the card reader off early, so after that, it is cash only.

A-1 Muffler Express

(230 reviews)

I called A-1 Muffler Express looking to change my OEM mufflers and Coil overs. Spoke with Yen and…read morehe was super helpful with his recommendations and availability. He did warn me that it could be a little wait due to high volume of clients. I ended up going with a muffler delete and replaced my suspension with coil overs. Yen took care of the muffler delete and Lee and two other very helpful gentlemen took care of my coil overs. I have to say I am very satisfied with the quality of work for the value. They quoted me way under anyone else that I had called prior to going with them. I will recommend A-1 Muffler Express to all of my friends and family. They all make you feel that you're part of the family. They offered me coffee and cold water while I waited for my car to be done. One thing to remember, they are experts in mufflers, exhaust systems, and not any other type of work. But it never hurts to ask if they can do it for you!

Had to show this business some love as they know exactly what they're doing and very reasonable…read morepricing as well! They are always busy (which explains their work quality and prices. You will NOT be disappointed. Very kind folks and tell you exactly what they're doing. Will definitely return for more work as needed and referre family and friends here. Thank you guys again for the work on my vehicle! 05 BMW 330I

JC’s Mobile Automotive Air Conditioning Service

(64 reviews)

Prompt and got our AC working for our 2005 Honda Pilot. JC was communititave about the issue and…read morewhat he needed to do. I would highly recommend him if you need your AC checked out.

Everything went smoothly. He communicated clearly that an earlier appointment was available, and he…read morecame over at the time decided. The service went well and my AC is nice and cold again.

George's Auto Service

(157 reviews)

I came here to get my brake pads replaced and had a solid experience. The shop itself was super…read moreclean and organized. Communication was great. Shop was responsive on Yelp and actually returned my calls, which I appreciated and made things easier to plan out. The price I was quoted over yelp was exactly what I paid in person. Friendly and easy to talk to. I felt comfortable leaving my car there. He also mentioned that they use higher quality break pads which is always good to hear. Overall, smooth and straightforward. Good communication, fair pricing, and a clean shop. Would come back 10/10.

Sent messages describing the issue. Responded promptly. Had the issue diagnosed and resolved same…read moreday. Answered all questions thoroughly. Fair price for repair. Amazing warranty for repair as well. Easy to get in and out of the parking lot. Overall highly recommend.

Alexander Auto Service

(108 reviews)

Very happy with the customer service. Amazing work. Got ac worked on. Blowing cold. Got my car same…read moreday. Thank you

I had some issues with the steering wheel in my lifted Jeep and they took care of the alignment. I…read morefound my new shop for all my auto needs. The Jeep rides straight. Ready for the back roads.

Pro Motors

(140 reviews)

Amazing mechanics. Tony and his son are awesome. Been taking my cars here for years and highly…read morerecommend. I have probably taken 10 cars there over a 13 year period going back to their old location. I've probably had 30-40 different repairs or services. They are the place you will surely call "my mechanic" and the best part is there has never been something I needed that they couldn't handle. From my transmission repair to an oil change they are great. My son now takes his car there too. Thanks Tony.

Tony is a true professional. I thought he was honest about the work my car needed and did not try…read moreto upsell me. The quality of work is outstanding and he's a great person to talk with about life in general. Thank you Tony!

Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change

(18 reviews)

I will be coming back routinely. Great service, super…read morefriendly and informative people. Daniel worked quickly and so professionally. 10/10

Got here on a Saturday around 830a Was offered a…read morecomplimentary drink which was nice. They were busy with another car which was okay with me. Only waited about 10 min before they attended me. The guys were really cool in explaining their step process. Didn't feel pressured at all if I denied any other service. Came for what I needed and left with what I needed in less than 30 min!! I would definitely come back again.

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Lorena D.

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2 years ago

I usually dread visiting auto shops because I've gotten over charged and taken advantage in the past because I'm a female. Abel's and Sons are transparent and share with you the diagnostics and price before moving forward. They make sure you understand the work that's going to be put into your vehicle. This is my go to spot whenever my car needs maintenance. I highly recommend! read more

Achile A.

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5 months ago

AI have been going there for years abel is honest .and worked on all my cars and family's he is a good man and his family too.its hard to fine good pepole now a days read more

Michael M.

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2 years ago

Great service, I went for a smog check and Abel and his team were quick and very professional. I definitely recommend his shop for any smog or automotive needs. read more

HunterZombier114 G.

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2 years ago

Great Customer Service ,and work. I was refer by my mother and aunty since they been going there for at least 18 years.100% recommended!

Chaka 1.

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2 years ago

been coming here for years always very friendly and helpful I highly recommend you coming here if you need any work or a smog

Sergio Z.

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8 years ago

....Great prices and good customer service, I recommend to anyone trying to get their car fixed at good price

Mikey L.

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2 years ago

Best smog shop in Whittier made it really easy and fast service must check them out for your smog service !!!

Hector L.

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8 years ago

Best prices in the area, great customer service! I would recommend this please to anyone. read more

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