WOW!! Honda FiT AC compressor crapped out thru AZ!! Quoted at big chain store $3K. Lam Auto $765…read more Blessing! Brought car in Monday 1100am. Notified car issues and cost$$ 3pm same day Received notification car was ready at 1035am next morning. FYI.. It was getting busy in the parking lot area at pickup. Mr. Lam great no frills guy!

Been going here for years. Honest affordable mechanic. Mr Lam is the sweetest. I have my coworkers…read moreand friends coming here too. He's an honest hard working Vietnamese man.

My mom and sister have been bringing their vehicles to Bolsa Auto Repair & Muffler for years, but…read moreI'd never been here because I drive an Audi and usually take it to a specialist. After my first visit, I completely understand why they've trusted this shop for so long. We brought in my brother's van because the passenger window wouldn't roll back up. They quickly diagnosed it as a bad window regulator and quoted just $200 to replace it, which was $175 less than another local shop had quoted for the exact same repair. Out of curiosity, I also asked what they would have charged for the front brakes and rotors I had replaced on the same van last year. Their quote was about $200-$300 less than what I had previously paid elsewhere. What impressed me most wasn't just the pricing, but how straightforward and honest they were. They explained everything clearly, never tried to upsell anything, and made me feel confident I was getting a fair price. If you're looking for a mechanic with fair pricing and people you can trust, I highly recommend Bolsa Auto Repair & Muffler. They've earned a new long-term customer.

I want to commend this business for excellent customer service. They checked out my car, which I…read morethought I had ruined by trying a DIY repair. As it turns out I, apparently, didn't do as bad as I had thought and didn't ruin the car. They saved me a lot of money not having to look for a replacement car. I'm very grateful. Thank you.

My AC stopped working in the middle of summer and I paid almost $200 at another auto shop in Irvine…read moreto get it misdiagnosed. I was referred to Viet by a radio shop and I'm so glad I went here. Viet not only diagnosed my car for no cost, but was able to fix replace my AC door actuator within less than 24 hours. No BS here and the cost was very reasonable. Will be coming back for future auto services.

Good quality service at a reasonable price and most of all trustworthy, which is hard to find these…read moredays at any mechanic (even the dealership)

I don't see why there are so many negative reviews here…read more I can here after going to a shop to do my alignment. They claimed I had suspension issues on a virtually new truck. I had a hard time believing that was the issue. My truck left worse than when I came in. I came into Anthony's shop and he helped me get everything dialed into spec. Car drives brand new again. Good price and value. The negative reviews about alignment seems to me are more of people who generally don't know much about vehicles and claim things are a scam when they need "new parts" I also feel they don't know how to properly explain what is going on with the car. I came in, Anthony got everything to spec. My steering wheel was a tad off, he fixed it on the spot. Everything is extremely straight now, we both took the time to see where the issue may lie and resolved it. Will come back again. Take it from me, a person who works on their car 99% of the time, this shop is legit. Just know what is wrong with your vehicle, and listen to what they tell you. It's a recommendation they're giving you if they say something is bad. You can always say no but if the part is bad, your alignment will be thrown off in no time. Will be back again.

I came in for a wheel alignment. The price was good. The…read moreshop was busy, but the wait time was not long at all. The service was very good and fast, and they also gave helpful advice. The shop is clean, and parking is easy.

I had a wonderful experience at CAL Auto Service, thanks to Bryan…read more I needed the crossbars for my roof rack installed before my upcoming move. Since it was right before the Fourth of July holiday, I knew they were extremely busy and already had a full schedule. When I explained that I was moving next week and was on a tight timeline, Bryan went out of his way to fit me into his schedule, even though he was very busy. He installed my crossbars professionally and charged me a very fair price. I truly appreciated his kindness, flexibility, and excellent customer service. The waiting area was also clean and comfortable, with complimentary coffee and snacks, which made the experience even better. If I had known about CAL Auto Service sooner, I would have come here for my vehicle repairs as well. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest, friendly, and reliable service. Thank you, Bryan!

A Japanese car, truck, van -- needs to be treated with TLC. Most Japanese cars, if you treat them…read moreright with regular maintenance, will give you a long and beautiful life. But the ones serviced at Cal Auto Service don't just live the longest -- they're the happiest. People wonder, "How does your Toyota/Lexus/Subaru/Honda/Acura last so long?" Simple: it was serviced and taken care of by Peter, Brian, and the rest of the team at Cal Auto. This spotless, comfortable shop in Santa Ana, Orange County redefines what a mechanic should be. The owners and employees treat every Japanese car like their own -- doesn't matter the age, the tech, whether it's fully loaded or stripped down. You feel like the world's top surgeons and the world's greatest detectives are working on your car, making sure it leaves better than new. The consistency is the cherry on top. You'd think, "I'm only getting this treatment because it's my first visit." Nope. It's white-glove service every single time. Spotless bathrooms. Water, hot coffee, snacks. A waiting area that's actually comfortable. This place makes the dealership service center -- or any third-party mechanic -- feel out of vogue. Like Latin: a dead language. And there's total transparency. A full, honest explanation of what's working and what's not. This isn't the dentist who tells you your mouth is full of cavities because he wants to drill his way into your wallet when nothing's actually wrong. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is how Cal Auto rolls. They'll give you honest recommendations and an accurate forecast of what your vehicle has ahead of it. And if you just want an oil change and nothing more -- they listen, and that's exactly what you get, with the proper care your car still deserves. And if you're still not sold -- Cal Auto uses only the best OEM parts for your vehicle. They will never, ever bolt on some knockoff third-party Amazon part or rig your car up like Frankenstein's monster just to get it sparking and running. This review is based on 15 visits over four years. I always felt assured that my vehicle and my wife's were in the best hands -- from routine oil changes to actual car emergencies. They never wasted my time, and never wasted theirs. Every question gets a real, thorough answer. I drive 45 minutes from Los Angeles -- a city where mechanics are a dime a dozen -- just to go to Cal Auto. And honestly, anyone in Southern California -- San Diego, Orange County, LA, even up to Santa Barbara -- should be making that drive too. That's the price of admission if you want the holy grail of auto shops. A true diamond in the rough.

Took my Mk4 Supra here after purchasing it to get it checked out by a shop that specialize in JDM…read morecars. Linh did a thorough inspection and gave me straightforward recommendations on what maintenance needed attention. He spotted oil leaks from the valve cover gasket and got it fixed the following week. His guy even went the extra mile to cleaned up my motor. The whole process was smooth, no pressure, just honest work. A solid JDM shop that knows what they're doing. He's going to be my go-to mechanic for any work moving forward. Plus, fair pricing too!

They broke the rear main seal in my transmission, causing a massive oil leak, resulting in ringland…read morefailure in my WRX

My car turned 10 years old this year, with that brought repairs. My thermostat broke and Johnny was…read moreable to save me so much money. We did, unfortunately, have to go back due to a check engine light turning on after getting the car back. I enjoy how decent the prices are and how willing they are to save you money, it means a lot.

They are not professional about services, accept too many peoples that are looking for cheap…read moreservices. Every customer stays in their dirty garage, receiving service, I was hurry, left my car here, after 2 days I come here, they didn't touch my car, & some valuable things in my car lost, JJ angrily pushed me out, and I'm waiting for police to report.

I contacted Santa Fe Auto Repair earlier today for an AC recharge quote. Hands down the best…read moreexperience I've had visiting a mechanic shop. I arrived there 5 mins after calling the shop and was warmly invited by staff by my name to fill out paper work before the service. I was introduced to Jose who was welcoming and professional. He was able to service my car quickly and efficiently. It is difficult to find a local honest mechanic that cares for its customers. I witnessed the business acumen and overall culture of the company and its staff. Being in corporate customer service for over 10 years it is great to witness a business doing right by their customers and winning their business. If you are looking for a mechanic that cares about its customer come to Santa Fe Auto Repair!!

I've had various repairs done on my 98 Volvo S90, at this shop, brakes, cluster, etc. These guys do…read morequality work at a good price. Last week they replaced my A/C unit. Good price, quick service. I recommend Santa Fe Auto to anyone needing repairs. Always friendly and excellent at their work. They stand behind all the repairs. Jose is my go to guy for any automotive work.