This was my first time at Akey Brakey and they got to me quickly and was out back on the road. Akey Brakey has very polite and professional people working hard to make the experience easier. I would recommend them and already plan on going back for a lot bigger job. My ONLY issue is parking. I'm hoping they will expand as their great service gets more customers, and they need more space. read more

Total waste of time. I scheduled an oil change and brought their own 49.95 coupon from their website. When I arrived, they suddenly claimed it does not apply to my completely standard Honda HR-V because it needs synthetic oil, even though the coupon never clearly says that. Hiding vague restrictions in tiny print is not transparency. Their solution was 6 dollars off. That felt insulting. I walked out and got the job done at American Tire Stores for 25 dollars less with clear pricing and better service. And judging by other reviews here, including people being charged sky-high prices for so-called special oil, this is not an isolated issue. If you value your time or your money, go somewhere else. read more

Akey Brakey Auto Repair Tire & Smog - Oil Change Coupon - Auto Repair Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Small business, quick, direct, affordable & no one is trying to sell unnecessary services. Great experience!

Great friendly service. Very professional and great communication on what is needed to be fixed and why. Trust their opinion.

Call Ashley the owner and her mom will get your car well taken care of at a great cost. I have used them for years. They are off Dorothy drive to the short dead in. Again, prices and so good and the . mechanics are perfectionists. read more

Got the job done but tried to upsell me on 2 additional tires. I called over to the place across the street who had the tires $150 cheaper so got it done over there. They made me sign a very serious looking declaration that the car was unsafe to drive since I declined the 2 additional tires. Fortunately I safely made it across the street. read more

Extremely Disappointed! I've been a loyal customer of Akey Brakey for years because they've always been fair and dependable. That's why I felt comfortable sending my daughter there for her very first oil change--especially with a $44.95 coupon from their own website. To my shock, she was charged $160, allegedly due to "special oil." Wanting to be fair, I double-checked online and even called a VW dealership--and the cost of this so-called "special oil" is nowhere near 400% more. I gave Akey Brakey the opportunity to correct the overcharge, but they responded with a token refund that felt more like an insult than an apology. It's incredibly disappointing to see a trusted business take advantage of a young woman, especially during her first experience with car maintenance. I don't know if management has changed, but this isn't the Akey Brakey I used to trust. I won't be coming back--and I'll be sharing this experience with others. read more

I have a small collection of classic cars and often it's difficult to find someone who is willing to work on them. As a result I do not get to enjoy them as much as I would like to. Recently, after a disc brake conversion on my 1970 Toyota FJ40, the brakes still were not performing as they should have and I did not feel safe driving it. On the suggestion of a friend I reached out to Akey Brakey to see if they could help out. They assured me they could. They had the FJ for a couple days (keeping me in the loop the entire time) and then called me to let me know it was ready to be picked up. Being both optimistic and a little skeptical at the same time, I went and got it. As I was driving it back to my shop I noticed how the pedal felt consisently firm and they brakes stopped the FJ without a pull in either direction and without the rears locking up. This was a really good sign. They didn't stop particularly quickly, but I knew that the new pads and rotors would need to wear into one another and that if things stayed like they were it shouldn't be a problem. As expected, after about 50 miles the brakes felt even better and I felt safe driving it! So safe that after about 100 miles I took my kids for a drive in it. Fast forward four weeks and I took my '56 T-Bird out for a spin. This car doesn't get driven much at all. On average about 100 miles a year which is not good for a car. Lack of use is often worse that excessive use. Things seemed ok but after someone pulled in front of me and I had to hit the brakes pretty hard, the right rear wheel didn't seem to want to release. Having had good luck previously with Akey Brakey, I gave them a call and asked if they could help. Once again they assured me they could. They determined that the rear wheel cylinders had seized from lack of use and that in driving it back to my workshop I had overheated the rear drums causing them to warp. They were too warped to resurface so they would need to be replaced along with the rear wheel cylinders. I provided them with a source for those parts and they found one as well. After doing a price comparison (and we're talking about the same Ford OEM parts, not Chinese-made knockoffs) they found that their source could provide a better price than mine. For this repair they had the car for about a week, waiting for parts but always keeping me in the loop about the status. When they told me the car was ready I went and picked it up. I've had this car since 1999 and it was like I was driving a totally different car. Maybe it's me but everything felt tighter and more sure footed. Also, I had an electric fuel pump installed a couple years ago to assist the mechanical one mounted to the engine, but it kind of always rattled on the frame rail. Unbeknownst to me, they remounted the pump and the rattle was gone. This was just a really nice added bonus I didn't have to pay for. I guess it drove the tech nuts too! The car that got driven a 100 miles a year on average has had 500 or so clicks added to the odometer since Akey Brakey worked on it. Since the rattle is gone and the brakes feel better than ever, it's a joy to drive. Thanks to Akey Brakey, two classics that seldom got used are now two of my favorites to get out and take for a spin. They made me love my cars even more and that in itself was worth every penny! Thank you!! read more

These folks are always the best! Great value, extra quality care and the friendliest experts you could ask for! Thank you Ashley and the whole team! read more

Scheduled Smog Check and they were prompt, nice and fast. I would recommend this business for SOG Check and will go back for future repair needs based on my first experience. read more

Best place for Smog , fast with great price.. This is the place to go , Okey Brakey Auto! read more

My car started to overheat. I brought it to Akey Brakey. Ashley and her team took care of me in minutes. Great job. Great people! Highly recommend! read more

honest and reliable Its hard to find. really nice staff always happy when i leave read more

I brought my car to Akey Brakey when the AC was not blowing cold air. I paid over $1,250 for the AC diagnosis, and to remove and replace the AC Compressor and AC Condenser in May 2024. It is now 1 year later, May 2025, and the compressor that was installed by Akey Brakey has completely stopped working. I was told that the part was an inferior product and that I now need another new compressor! I have seen the owner comment to another reviewer that, "We don't like to use inferior or cheap parts". I would like a response as to why the new compressor that was installed in my car only lasted 1 year and how to file a claim for the inferior product that I was installed in my car. read more

First time. Nice & knowledgeable people. The whole transaction was very smooth! I will be using Akey Brakey again!!! read more

As always, they are the best around. Had a check engine light come up. Made an appointment with Ashley and Michelle. They got me into the shop in a timely fashion. Charlie found the issue and replaced the part. In and out in one day! Great prices and service. Thank you! read more

Moved to Calabasas a year ago and was recommended Akey Brakey by friends. They're an amazing auto repair shop, completely honest, and fantastic mechanics. I've got older vehicles: a 2016 F-150 and a 2013 Highlander. They repaired a coolant leak, replaced turbo lines and gaskets, timing system mechanisms (a 10 hour job), an intermittent parasitic battery drain, and the standard oil changes. Couldn't have been happier with their work, and I'd recommend them above all else to anyone. Don't waste your time at other mechanics, come here first and you will not be disappointed! read more

I took a car loan out with akey brakey for $3,500. I have been using Akey Brakey for 23 years. I am a good customer and always pay my bills. The loan company would not give me my loan number to release my car. Akey Brakey had to do this, and Akey Brakey said to me, I have to get the number. The Loan company wouldnt give me the loan number. Akey Brakey didnt know how to get the loan number. Akey Brakey should have known the procedure to get a loan number so the loan can be paid to pick up my car. I should not have had to go through all this aggravation. The lady at Akey Brakey, Michele said without a loan number I can not get my car. That meant I would have to wait 7 to 10 days to get a loan number in the mail, and I WOULD BE HOSTAGE WITHOUT A CAR I called the loan company and they told me AKEY BRAKEY should do this, and should know how to get the loan number. I had to give Akey Brakey the number to call to get my loan number. The lady Michele at Akey brakey then said the owner was too busy to call. I needed to have my car to get to an appointment. I had to call the loan company again and did a 3 three way call so Akey Brakey got the Loan Number. After 23 years of using this place, they would not release my car until I got the number which could be 7 to 10 business days I WOULD BE HOSTAGE WITHOUT A CAR. AFTER 23 YEARS OF KNOWING ME, AND THAT I AM HONEST GOOD CUSTOMER, AND I WOULD GIVE THEM MY CARD NUMBER LATER if that happened, THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE MY CAR WITHOUT THE LOAN CARD NUMBER THEY DID NOT TRUST ME TO RELEASE THE CAR , WHICH OBVIOUSLY THEY WOULDNT ACCOMODATE ME UNLESS THEY WERE PAID ON THE SPOT TO GET MY CAR. I AM FURIOUS, AND RECOMMEND NO ONE USE THEM. THEY WERE WILLING TO HOLD MY CAR HOSTAGE FOR 10 DAYS. THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU DO TO A CUSTOMER OF 23 YEARS!!!!!!! VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! I WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN. THEY DESERVE A 0 RATING. VERY DISGUSTED CUSTOMER. Julie Apfelbaum read more

Smog in and out in 20 minutes when you make an appointment! I've been going to Akey Brakey for 20 years

Just came in here 15 minutes before closing, rushed to get a smog check. When we arrive they tell me their machine is off ? Yet they are not closed . Then they say they are by appointment and I respond, that is not what says on your website, it states no appointments needed. He said oh I'm sorry, and offered another appointment. It's unacceptable. If you don't operate 15 min before closing then state that and please refrain from falsely adverting that there is no appointment needed!!! After this experience and their incompetence, I will be taking my car elsewhere and giving my business to another competitor. read more

Akey Brakey Auto Repair Tire & Smog - No appointment necessary. Update/check your website!!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Love going to this place .. always huge smiles and no delays .. painless In and out in 15 mns and they do all the paperwork for the dmv read more

Re: Smog Check My car passed, the certificate was submitted promptly, and they honored my coupon. Win, win, win. The price seemed reasonable (for 2024) and the front desk person was friendly as well. My only complaint, if this is even a valid complaint, is that I asked how long it would take and was told 20-30 minutes. I came without an appointment, so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to be told up to 30 minutes. My issue is that it actually took about 60 minutes (I lost track of the time). And I had to alter my morning plans. Certainly not the end of the world, but nonetheless an inconvenience. And no one checked on what was taking so long while I waited in the waiting area. However, when all is said and done, I would used Akey Brakey again. read more

Ashley and the team are very pleasant, honest, and efficient! They never try to take advantage of people like some other shops/Dealerships.

I loved their service!! They did these services on my car Brake Inspection Smog check Replace rear brake pads and resurface rotors Engine Air Filter BF Brake System Fluid Service Full Synthetic Oil Change I thought they are reasonable prices. Also they always send me estimates every time after they found something snd asked me, so I could understand what's going on very well. Highly recommended! read more

Thank you so much for working with my schedule and emergency!! My vacuum pump broke which caused my break peddle not to work (YIKES and Hello LA freeway !!). Anyway, polite, clean, reasonable turn around time, and easy to work with! Also, I love the location right at the 101 freeway offramp at Chesebro Road, so no wasted time driving far off to get there. I will definitely be using them again! But one big issue for those of us who lived back in the earlier 90s and listen to lots of music and have it all in our memory banks... I now for three days have this song stuck in my head!! You can tell the world you never was my girl You can burn my clothes up when I'm gone You can tell your friends just what a fool I've been And laugh and joke about me on the phone You can tell my arms go back to the farm You can tell my feet to hit the floor Or you can tell my lips to tell my fingertips They won't be reaching out for you no more But don't tell my heart My achy breaky heart I just don't think he'd understand And if you tell my heart My achy breaky heart He might blow up and kill this man. xoxo read more

Akey Brakey Auto Repair Tire & Smog - Auto Repair Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Perfect place for smog check. Fastest reliable service in town. In and out in a flash. My last smog check was completed in 15 minutes without an appt. Check website for coupon. You won't find better value. Service and price help take the sting out of having to do this chore. I've been using AB for so many years, I have lost count. read more

Went to Akey Brakey fot an oil change this morning. Ashley got me right in. Michelle handled my Tundra with a big smile. Was fairly charged and the work was done quickly. Highly recommended read more

I've been to Akey Brakey a few times with two different vehicles -- always a good experience. From the front desk to the shop repair, always happy I took my cars here. read more

This local family owned and operated repair shop is top notch. I had extensive work completed (new water pump, new timing chain, front brakes pads and rotors turned, new motor mounts, oil change, check engine lights reset and more ). First: They assigned one mechanic to my job. Amazing! This means there aren't multiple persons causing confusion (mine took 12+ hours); only one point person in the event there were questions during the job and in the future. Basically: Someone actually knows your vehicle. None of that "oh I didn't do that part it was so and so and they aren't here" or pointing the finger at someone else to talk to. Next: They ordered parts ahead of time so to have the car fixed with least amount of down time. Bottom line on the work: they said what they would do and they did it. The front desk communications was excellent and Abraham in the shop was professional, friendly and able to communicate in detail all the mechanical questions when we spoke before, during and after. And if you like texting communications, texting of diagnostics and quotes etc.. they do that thru the entire process. You're in good hands if you take your vehicle here. read more

Everything went smoothly. People there were nice, professional. Great customer service. I will definitely come back

I've brought various cars to this family-run, neighborhood place for years, and I've never been disappointed. best prices around for oil changes and smog checks, and they're always happy to fill my tires or install my wiper blades (if I bring them) at no charge. They provide reliable, honest service at a fair price. read more

I called for a smog check at 8:30am. They gave me a 10:30am appointment. I arrived at 10:30 and checked in. They had me out of there with my certificate by 10:50am!! I love that they were so on time!! read more

My Catalytic Converter was stolen from my Prius! I had been to Akey Brakey only two weeks before for other maintenance. But now I was desperate and the dealerships said they couldn't get the part for 6-8 months! Um, huh??? Luckily Akey Brakey had an after market part that they could install. It cost more than a factory part-- but seeing as I wouldn't have a car for 6-8 months it was worth it. We had the cap put on it too. ASHLEY at the front desk was so kind, patient and helpful!! And ABRAHAM also went above and beyond to help us. Thank you Akey Brakey! :) read more

These guys are awesome super friendly and knowledgeable staff and they got the work done a lot sooner than expected. would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Akey Brakey is conveniently located which is nice but, more importantly, their service and integrity is outstanding! I've been taking my cars to them for years to have the required DMV Smog checks performed and it's always a pleasure to find Ashley at the front desk making each customer feel welcomed at home. They are quick too; I never have to wait long. I have no second thoughts recommending them to anyone, matter of fact I have sent family their way. read more

Found them by Googling for local smog coupons -- I found a great deal for them. Went in mid afternoon without an appointment. They *looked* cranking busy, but they took my car immediately and they were *super* quick! They had a waiting room with A/C. And both the cashier and the tech were very friendly. My car is a 2003 911 Carrera with 190K miles, and the DMV required a "STAR" station test, so I was a bit nervous. But my car passed easy-breezy. And I was out of there less than 20 minutes after I drove up! read more

As a woman, I was always skeptical of going to auto shops because I always felt like I was getting ripped off. The ladies behind the front desk are helpful and kind. In fact, when I was there, there were only women sitting in the waiting room. I know I can trust Akey Brakey with my car services. read more

I took my 2016 Toyota 4Runner here after the dealership told me during a routine oil change that I needed to replace both upper front ball joints and both outer tie-rod ends and that either would necessitate an alignment. The price for all this was $2700...I don't know anything about cars or what any of that stuff is but this didn't sound right to me given that the car has just over 54,000 miles on it. As per my normal protocol when at the mechanic, I called my dad who told me to decline all of it and leave. I left but was very worried as I was told this repair was crucial and if not done, I could at some point lose control of the car while driving. I was insistent on a second opinion. My dad swears by this place so I went to Akey Brakey and I'm so glad I did!!! I immediately noticed customers there from the minute they opened- many of them appeared to be repeat customers. They checked my car and verified that the repairs I was told were needed ASAP were not needed at all!!!! They did recommend an alignment and a fuel induction decarbon service which I agreed to. The dealership has forever lost my confidence and my money. This turned out to be a great experience as I now have a mechanic I feel comfortable with. Thank you!!! read more

I called in on a Monday and they had my car in and fixed on Wednesda. I was very happy with their fast and kind service!

These people are LIFE SAVERS!!!! Highly, highly recommend!!! My camper van's check engine light came on during a big road trip and Abraham squeezed me into his busy schedule no questions asked. I was extremely grateful for this, as the shop was BUSY AS COULD BE by the time I arrived. The phones were ringing off the hook with Thanksgiving around the corner and it was just sooooo kind of them to take the time to help me out knowing that I was in a tight spot. Reasonable prices as well! Not to mention the girls; Michelle and Ashley at the front desk were soooo sweet and pleasant. Honestly 10/10! I even called them again today to ask some further questions regarding my car and they were happy to speak. I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this gem of an auto repair shop. THANK YOUUUUUU AKEY BRAKEY!!! read more