make an appointment. don't expect a red carpet. they do not NEED your business. They are highly sought-after, because they are one of the few ETHICAL, HONEST, and KNOWLEDGEABLE mechanics in this town. I will not go anywhere else for basic repairs and maintenance. read more

I had the best experience I've ever had at a mechanic. They were fast, honest, and affordable. You literally can't ask for more.

The best spot for your car needs. Damon knows how to get you in and out of the shop with your car ready for the road. The mechanic is outstanding he can fix anything..!! read more

Honest guy, tells it like it is. Good service and good value. Best to call in for an appt to avoid being turned away. read more

I've taken my cars here for several years. Always professional and they never try to sell you services or repairs you don't need. The prices are also very reasonable. Call ahead and make a schedule. read more

These guys are very knowledgeable . Great service , They do great quality work and their prices are very fair.

Guy by the name of, "sho" has stellar customer service and was very helpful my first time here. I recommended this spot to my husband but the guy that answers the phone didnt convince me to bring the vehicle there. I called in to ask about a "rough idle" estimate. First, if there was availability second, for a quote over the phone. He said, free if they do the service there and 50 per hour if they just provided the diagnostic. I asked well, how many hours would it be? He got defensive and said, "oh I don't know." He starts naming off everything, I said this vehicle does not have a timing belt only a chain. Still no estimate on how many hours, Honda of Alhambra will charge $196 for a diagnostic only for whatever length of service +fee waived if I do the service and pay cost.. I may even be able to get a reader to see if any error codes come back and the guy over the phone could not specify a target time? When he answered like that, to me it said a few things. (1) he would potentially overcharge for unbillable hours (2) his workers are unreliable (3) that they're too busy. oh well. read more

SUV has been making a sound that the dealer and our regular mechanic couldn't hear. Gave Aki's a try. Place was packed with cars when I pulled up to make an appointment. They managed to get a mechanic on it right then and there. Confirmed they heard the sound and gave me an idea of what it could be. They referred me to another shop that would be better able to diagnose and repair. Really appreciated the honesty and taking the time to check out my SUV without charging me a diagnostic fee. Would come back. read more

Very honest and helpful , the owner made great suggestestions , went in for an oil change

My brother recommended this place so I am glad I did. Just a oil change and it was quick! I live in L.A. so will be coming this way again. Does not do timing chains but did make a recommendation. read more

My mom has been bringing her cars here for decades. I had my own mechanic but after relocating back to Montebello, going to Montclair for car service was no longer convenient. I met James when I brought my Nissan Rogue for an oil change & basic service. He answered all my questions and offered suggestions. Not only was all the work done competently & cleanly, it was done quickly ...even earlier than the quoted time frame! I have no hesitancy recommending Aki for your import car needs! read more

Aki's Automotive is the best place to go for your auto repair needs. James (the owner) and his staff are friendly, efficient, and honest. My family and I have been going to this shop for many years and won't go to anywhere else to handle our vehicles. Price: 5/5 James will always try to get you the best compatible pricing for the job and materials. Quality: 5/5 You're in great hands! Knowledgeable staff that takes pride in their work. Speed: 5/5 You won't be waiting forever for a turnaround on your car. Aki's automotive gets the job done! read more

I call asking for a car battery. The sales rep hung me up. I called again, and he said they don't sell car batteries.

The mechanics are honest, knowledgeable and respectful. They listen to my concerns, diagnose the car and provide the proper recommendations. I've never had a problem with their work and my car runs great (185,000 miles) and going strong. Aki knows good business. I'm not a telemarketer, robo-call, I'm just passing along my experience with this small business community orientated auto shop. read more

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I take my car here every time. Service is solid and very reliable in terms of price, and service. Highly highly recommend.

On a scale of 1 - 5, Aki's Automotive earned a 6+ from me. After receiving a hugely overpriced estimate from a car dealer service department, I was so elated to find an auto repair shop which offers outstanding service, reasonably priced, and truly ethical. They diagnosed the situation immediately, gave me a cost estimate and time frame. The work was performed expertly, as promised. I was incredibly impressed with this shop. read more

Excellent service for my father today, an 82 year old man that needed work done on his truck. He went to Aki's and they took care of him right away, he was so happy that they took care of him and did the tune up required immediately. read more

I really don't like to do this but I think is important to leave good and especially bad reviews where is necessary. I was highly recommended by a friend and looked up the reviews which prompted me to make the 45 minutes drive to this location. As soon as i got there no one acknowledged me until I walked into the garage. I was there because my check engine light had come up and explained this to the gentlemen with the James tag on his shirt, he made a disappointing face and told me he didn't have time for it and I asked him if he could just scan it which is a quick procedure he looked at me in annoyance and told me to take it to a Auto Zone. This is not customer service keep away from this place unless you like to be treated this way. read more

A week after I had a repair job with Aki to replace a leaking power steering hose line, it was making vibrations and noises under the hood. Turns out, they did not reattach the original bracket to hold the hose line in place. So as I'm driving, it would move around and rub against other things. I also had another job with them to repair the axle, and now it's leaking transmission because they didn't put in a seal. I came back to see James, but he wasn't accommodating to address the problems. These little things they should really pay attention to, as I shouldn't have to pay for future repairs because of their carelessness for not checking. read more

Great service, knowledgeable staff and most important honest. I highly recommend for all your automotive needs. They service all make and model cars. read more

Have used their services a few times already. Prices are reasonable. Customer service, not the friendliest, but respectful. Work has been very reliable, so far. I would recommend giving them a change. read more

Called a few places to see if I could get a rough quote for my front brakes which needed replacement and also a time frame for about how long and if they could do it as soon as possible but kept getting the run around. I called Aki's and they gave me a quote and a rough estimate about how long it would take so I made arrangements to take it in, dropped off my car and within an hour they called me back said it was ready. I was very happy with their work, front brakes replaced and rotors turned and no big interruption to my day. Thank you Aki for taking care of us. read more

Good work, great prices, and honest! Call ahead and don't expect to be seen same day. They are deservedly busy and have limited hours, but worth it! read more

Horrible service. Came in for a broken belt waited for 20 minutes nobody ever acknowledging me until I spoke up, just to be told they "think" their too busy. read more

Great service here the owners an honest man. Very hard to find these days. Took my car in that I recently purchased voiced some concerns as I bought it used he popped open the hood, did some quick checks and told me not to worry everything looks good bring it back if you run into any issues. Asked what I owed he said nothing no worries thank you. Took about 15 minutes of his time Btw appreciate his service and will definitely come back for all of my auto needs. read more

I called in at 2:45 on a Tuesday afternoon. They said They'd take care of my car today if I brought him in by 3. Because my car pulled some shenanigans on me, I didn't take it in until 3:45! I thought I'd ask just in case. They told me what was wrong with my car and they got working on it immediately. I've never gotten such speedy service at an auto shop before. This offers great service and it's close to home. I'll stop taking it into the dealership now where they constantly jipped me. This is my new go to spot for when my car poops on me. Thanks guys! read more

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Returned to Aki's after 20 yrs, since new cars don't break down or need repairs. Under new ownership their service and reliability still remains the same, being excellent. Just learned their hours changed to 8 am and not 7 am as posted in Yelp. They may not answer their phone but keep trying as their service is based on appointments. read more

Fast turnaround, stand-up staff. Diagnosed the problem and my car came back in great shape. Thank you!

Akis was incredible fast with helping me change my alternator and drive belt. For $500 it wasn't necessarily cheap, however they were very communicative and got it done overnight. I dropped it off on one day, and it was finished by the AM of the next day. read more

We have been going to Aki's for over a decade. James is trustworthy and the prices are always fair and reasonable. He knows our cars well so when we broke down in Mexico he spent time on the phone with us to help us decide whether it was worth it to get it fixed or leave it there. We have taken over 5 cars there over the years and will continue to do so! read more

Wanted to drop my car off to get checked out for a problem it was experiencing and was instantly told to go to the shop that's right next to them. The mechanic wouldn't even look at my car to see if there was a problem (definitely got the vibe that he couldn't be bothered). This was unfortunately a bad experience since it was my first time here. Overall though this unpleasant situation turned into a great one since the place I was sent to was very professional and courteous (even though they weren't mechanics who could help my car situation). That being said, I did end up going to a different mechanic, one who took the time to investigate the car to properly figure out what was wrong. Who knows, maybe this place is so busy that they prefer to turn new business away? read more

I don't write too many reviews, BUT this place absolutely deserves one. My starter on my 2006 Lexus IS250 needed to be replaced and Aki's was beyond reasonable. I shopped quotes around and they beat the competition by $150-200 all day. I dropped my car off at 8AM and got a call at noon that it was ready. I'll definitely be coming back here for any other car issues I have in the future. read more

I saw a lot of positive reviews and a few negative ones. My experience has been nothing but awesome here. I have never been sent to anybody else. I called as he was closing and the owner waited for me to bring my car. He called me and it was done by noon the next day. And I am so excited by my experience here because my last mechanic turned out to be a negative experience repeatedly. Bring your car here and you will be very happy. btw I have brought my tacoma here and the lady's honda. =D read more

My family have been going here at Aki's. Trustworthy, reliable, and will never rip you off. Have I mentioned they are known for their quality of work? They are simply the best. Trust me. read more

Like all the previous reviews, I have nothing but great things to say about Aki's. Aki, the original owner still works there with James and Kyle. They are quick and efficient. The fact that they get very busy after 8:30 in the morning, only shows how great their service is. If I have any issues with my car, I can count on James to fix it. Yelp 100 Challenge (28 of out 100) read more

This place is great! James is wonderful. I actually got referred to James by a close friend of mine. Stopped in to get an oil change and also see what was happening with my oil as it was starting to burn more than usual. I was in and out in a matter of 30 minutes! Got my oil changed and James was so helpful. I clearly had been given the wrong information from other automotive service professionals. He gave me sound advice that I will continue to abide by when caring for my vehicle. James tells it like it is so if you are looking for someone who isn't after your money and will do what he can to help you keep your car running for years, go and let him take care of you. read more

Came in the last two weeks and I got my brakes done and James was super nice and cool and I love how my brakes service was done I am definitely coming back. Came in to get my radiator fan replaced and my starter the worker Sho was awesome! My car is now running like new super happy with the work done here will be coming back for more repairs in the future. Honest and friendly. read more

Battery died just as I got home. AAA confirmed it was my alternator. Had my Lexus towed to Aki's who replaced & changed my oil within a day all while corresponding by phone since I was working. Fair price. Aki made the experience easy. read more

I've known Kyle for a few years now but never committed to taking a car to Aki's. On a side note Kyle is literally superman. He works 2 jobs and is currently going for his RN and already has a bachelors degree. But regardless, I was having issues with the A/C in my moms 06 civic hybrid and they tracked down the problem very quickly. Now, the AC is blowing ice cold and never been happier because it would get so humid in that civic. I totally recommend anyone come bring their car here for service. Kyle and James are super gentleman and they are willing to assist you in any way. I even saw the owner Aki dropping an engine in a Dodge Durango and he's an older gentleman. I was like wow, these people have passion for what they do. They earned my business. They are open Saturdays until noon as well. read more

The best mechanics i ever met . Very humble and very reasonable in prices . I always take my car here and they never let me down . I highly recommend this shop!! read more