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    4.3 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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    Services - ACA Automotive

    Vehicle battery testing

    Check engine light

    Engine oil light diagnosis

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    Auto general diagnosis

    Auto noise diagnosis

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

    Auto no-start diagnosis

    Auto vibration diagnosis

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto pre-purchase inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Auto fluids and filters maintenance

    Fuel system cleaning

    Oil changes

    Auto wheel alignment

    Auto repairs

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto exhaust repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto wheel and tire repair

    Auto regulator replacement

    Auto switch replacement

    Auto windows and mirrors repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Smog check

    Transmission leak inspection

    Auto window repair

    Auto window replacement

    Auto windshield repair

    Auto windshield replacement

    Tire rotation

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System repair

    Wheel alignment

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    Oscar B.

    Took my 97' Lexus LS400 COACH EDITION for an AC recharge since it was not blowing too cold during hotter temps. They gave me a quote which turned out much lower since they charge only for the Freon used. Took about 3 hours tops. AC is now blowing ice cold for the coming hot months. I noticed all the Press Telegram awards & was impressed. Glad I took it in and will recommend them for future auto repairs . Thanks Kind Regards, Oscar B

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    Derek W.

    I had used Yelp's Request a Quote feature to reach out to the smog check station I had been to the last two times I needed a smog check. Little did I know until after firing off my request that it was sent to multiple other businesses, including ACA Automotive in Long Beach. The smog check station I was intending to reach out to answered first; ACA Automotive replied shortly after with a price that was only $1.20 higher, but it was much closer to me that I was willing to pay the extra twelve dimes for a smog check. Jeff from ACA was quite responsive to my inquiries albeit succinct. I just had to say the magic words "Manager's Special", which are also posted on the marquee by the intersection, and the discounted price would be honored. I'm not sure what the normal price would have been if you don't say those magic words, but once I said them to Gil at the front counter, he perked up before I could even finish saying "smog check". ACA Automotive is an auto shop located on the northeast corner of Clark and Willow. It appears you can enter via either cross street, but you can't exit via Clark. The shop consists of two buildings, and I was a little confused as to where I should go until I saw the words "Voted #1 Auto Repair Shop" above the garages on the east building. Well, I'm not here for an auto repair, so I entered through the entrance of the west building, where Gil at the front desk was there to greet me. I really liked how Gil was pretty upbeat and welcoming to me, especially since I hadn't even heard of ACA Automotive before my recent quote request. In fact, the rest of the team treated all the customers like family here, and even one customer was chill enough to keep the good vibes going inside the small, but lively shop. Gil asked me to fill out a form, and I was almost prepared to give him my vehicle registration renewal notice until he mentioned it wasn't needed for them to electronically transmit the smog check vehicle inspection report to the DMV. However, Gil (as well as Jeff over messages) mentioned it would take about 45 minutes to an hour for the smog check to be done, which is kind of long since the first smog check station could get me out of there in 10 minutes. They have a small waiting area that can seat only four people, so I was almost afraid I'd have to wait outside in the hot winter heat. Luckily, there were just four customers inside, including yours truly. The waiting area also includes a Keurig coffee machine, which I struggled with since I hadn't used that particular machine before. Gil noticed I was struggling and offered to assist while staying behind the counter. Appreciated how helpful he was, even mentioning that it was the 10 oz size I should be selecting since the cups didn't mention how many ounces. It still took a while for coffee to come out of the machine though, so exercise patience! Next to the Keurig machine is a mini fridge of small water bottles. After I was done with my coffee, I would have gone up to get one, but an employee, Sal, was courteous enough to give us waiting customers some water. Oh, but it gets better. A young girl (possibly Jeff's daughter?) went to us and offered some ice cream bars! The other three declined, and I probably would have declined too, but I also didn't want her to hold it for that long, so I happily took it from her hands while thanking her in the process. She was quite sweet! They really have customer service down to the T that they're even instilling it in the kiddos, so I have to give them major kudos for that! I had parked right in front of the entrance, so I kept an eye on my car while I was waiting. After about 30 minutes, I saw an employee get inside my car and drive it to the garage, where the smog check was done. After almost another 30 minutes, Adam called my name to let me know the smog check had been completed on my car and that the inspection report had been electronically sent to the DMV, so all I'd have to do was to pay my registration fees to complete the renewal process. Adam was just about as upbeat as Gil was when I first entered; if either were the manager here, I wouldn't be able to tell who lol. Even though it took longer than it probably should have, the complimentary coffee, water, and even ice cream made the wait seem not as long as it really was. I wouldn't return for auto repair needs since I usually go somewhere else, but I'd certainly return for a smog check if things stand pat between now and the next time I'm in need of one! Apart from saying the magic words, a few other notes about smog checks: 1) The last smog check is done at 4 PM. Jeff made me aware of this ahead of time, so I made sure to plan ahead accordingly. 2) Other smog check stations charge less for cash, but here it's the same price regardless of payment method. 3) If your smog check failed, you're allowed a free retest within 2 weeks. Also, in case you couldn't tell from my review, yes my vehicle did pass the inspection. Yay!

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    Chad K.

    These are our trusted mechanics. Every time we have some service that needs to be done, we come here. They are familiar with almost every type of vehicle including electric vehicles, which is great. I found them during the pandemic when I needed to get a smog check for my car before selling it. We've been coming back ever since. They are fast, reliable, safe, and not shady. They are also very courteous. You can tell it is the culture of the business, because they are almost overly upbeat and chipper over the phone. I'm into it though. Better than someone having an attitude or talking down to you when you are paying them a lot of money. My only complaint is that I wish they were open on Saturday. I work Mon-Fri at the same time as their hours, so I always end up missing work to bring my car in for service. But, other than that, no complaints.

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    I got my price lowered 80% by asking why I was overcharged. In this exchange, I am lied to multiple times. When I ask if it's a "woman thing" I am told to pick up my car and cut my losses. This is not the first time this has happened at ACA. The go to, I think, is to blame the auto dealer for an inaccurate quote. That's what happens every time I catch a lie. I'm too lazy for a lawsuit-- so thanks for hearing my suffering.

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    Super nice + friendly dudes working here. Took great care of my car and kept costs low - highly recommend to anybody needing car service!

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    Great for smog checks, nice to have a special price available and the wait isn't that bad.

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    Man, these guys are knowledgeable, personable, and fast! I feel that when they fix it, it's done! I'm switching to them for both our cars!

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    They staff is always very friendly, upbeat, and had my car ready by the time they said it would be done. It's like that every time.

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    The price was was very good, about $10 less than their competitors. No appointment needed. I was out of there is less than 1 hour.

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    Ask the Community - ACA Automotive

    Do i need a reservation?

    Depends what you need done and how long you want to wait. I go for a Smog test in the AM and wait maybe an hour.… Read more

    Hello Adam- Do u do have much experience with Mercedes Sprinter Vans?

    Yes, we provide full service, maintenance and repairs to Sprinter models. If the sprinter has been… Read more

    What's the going price for synthetic oil change?

    My recollection is approximately $95, which is competive priced to other repair facilities.

    Do you have certified BMW mechanics?

    Do you have certified mechanics that work on Porsche?

    We do not. I wish i had a recommendation for you.

    Can I get a quote for smog check (with certificate) on 2014 Toyota Tundra?

    Don’t know about your Tundra but I had my Lexus RX 250 year 2007 and paid total of about $33 with coupon Yours should not be far off or you can call them first

    Pricing for 2006 BMW 325i needs AC maintenance? Oil change? Thanks!!

    ACA does it all. Their website provides complete list of their services.

    Good evening... do I have to call the shop and make an appt for a smog check? Thank u

    No they take walk ups

    Would the Yelp $50 for $25 deal work to cover the smog check at the managers special price of $42?

    Michael, Thank you for the inquiry but unfortunately only one discount can be used at one time. As… Read more

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    Review Highlights - ACA Automotive

    I've been working with Victor on the other two vehicles I own, a 2019 Porsche Cayenne S and my 2001 Ford Ranger.

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    Used Yelp's business finder to get a few quotes for my two non-working low beam headlights, and…read morethis shop stood out right away. They responded quickly, were courteous, and didn't try to tack on a diagnostic fee just to take a look. When I dropped off the car, the technician walked me through their process, starting with the bulbs before moving into any potential electrical issues (which I really appreciated.) It ended up being the simplest fix: both bulbs were burned out. They had everything replaced within a few hours. Fair pricing, clear communication, and no upselling. I'll definitely be back for future repairs. Side note- they have the cutest shop kitten. ‍

    I had been here once before and had a great experience, so when my car's AT light went on…read moreunexpectedly one night I called them first thing the next morning to see if they could get it in. They said they could and gave me a timeline for working on the vehicle that matched my needs. While I appreciate them getting me in on short notice, they consistently over-promised and under-delivered on when they would be able to work on my vehicle. They were able to diagnose a couple of leaks that they thought were the problem and sent me photos to show me what they were looking at. In the past when I've left my car at this shop for work they sent over a detailed estimate before starting the work, but this time I only received the verbal estimate over the phone. I drive an old car, which isn't worth much, and I did let the person know that I wasn't interested in investing more in repairs than the vehicle is worth. As it was, the two leaks were just over $1K to fix, and I OK'd the work to begin. After fixing the first two leaks, they then came back and told me there was a third leak, which would require a more major repair to the transmission and they would have to have their transmission person (who wasn't there that weekend) send me an estimate the next day. While I understand that it's plausible that the third leak wasn't something they could have originally diagnosed, it felt a bit weird that the photo they used to show me the leak was one of the original photos they had sent before starting any work. If the leak was visible in that photo, I'm unclear why they couldn't have diagnosed it earlier. The added cost of this additional repair definitely tips the scales of worth-it/not-worth-it to repair vs replace this car, so I wish I had had all the information before deciding to make the initial repairs. Unfortunately, despite stabilizing the ATF level, fixing the leaks did not resolve the transmission issue. On a smaller scale, they didn't check or top up the tire pressure, which most mechanics I've gone to have done as a courtesy when working on my vehicle. The day after I picked up my car the tire pressure light went on, and when I checked my tires all four of them had low pressure. It's a small thing, but especially when dealing with expensive mechanical items like cars, the small things matter a lot in creating a sense of security and trust with your mechanic. They did mention that they were under new management since the last time I had been in, which may account for the different experiences.

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