I brought 2016 Honda CRV (115k miles) for maintenance check to AIC. They suggested that car needed valve cover gasket (due to oil leak), front break pads (I knew about this issue) and spark plugs (still original and time to change). These are all needed repairs. The price was fair and quality of service outstanding. I'm happy to recommend AIC to anyone and will use them again for my other cars. read more

Owner was a stubborn and rude oaf. Wouldn't smog my car because of the lack of carb complaint stickers. Went and got new stickers, came back 2 weeks later and he said nope these are wrong and not for California. If you don't want to do the job just say that. Glad I found other cheaper smog places than this guy. read more

Great mechanic shop. They offer great service. I recommend this shop to people in the area.

Brought my infiniti here for a Star Smog Inspection, the team was very helpful and the shop was pretty neat, i asked a few questions about the other cars in the garage and they didnt mind answer my questions. The smog test only took 10-15 mins, asked me a few questions about the car and got me in and out really quick intime to get my car registered. Right off the highway so easy to get access too, around the corner is alittle corner store and phillys best subs if you have some work being done. Overall anything JDM or even USDM bring it by them and they should get you all taken care of. read more

Karl has been fixing my cars for years . I'm so glad I found this shop. They are so affordable and honest. I have referred many friends and family to him. If your searching for mechanic or smog this is definitely the place to go. Five stars all the way. read more

My experience with All Import Cars has been simply STAR SMOG testing. Both times I was able to get an immediate test and passed. The owner is a quiet, nice man. They seem to have a lot of repeat customers who are happy with the quality of this shop. read more

Been dealing with this place for many years now, they never failed to fix any car I've brought to them. Fast, reliable and friendly.

AIC fixed my transmission for UNDER $350!!! I took it to Khalid (Karl) & Tarak (Ted) because my brother and cousin highly recommended them. Sure enough, they replaced the filter and changed the fluids and voila! My car runs great. It may be a temporary fix, but until it starts having issues again, I don't have to worry about getting my transmission rebuilt or replaced. What a relief!!! Two other shops quoted me from $3300 - $4500 to replace the transmission. One shop charged me $125 to examine the transmission only to quote me $4500 for replacement and advise me to just trade my beautiful 2001 Lexus LS 430 for whatever I could get. WHAT? I know it has over 200,000 miles on it, but I want to be able to drive it at least another couple of years. I feel confident that with AIC, my car will run as long as I need it! read more

I went for a smog check and Karl did it right away, less than 15 minutes it was done, very nice and kind guy, now I am going back to check the breaks, he got a new costumer!! Thanks Karl!! read more

I was looking for a place to get my car smoged. They got me in same day I called. In/out in 30 minutes. Professional/timely. Give them a try. read more

Any time I have any problems I always come here. Today was just for an oil change, but Ted and Carl are real stand up guys. They won't screw you on price and they really know what they're doing. read more

Took my car in and they fixed it same day.. he gave me a price and I called my mechanic friend whom lives far away... He said that's a great deal for what needed to be done. Thanks Karl read more

I been dealing with Tarak & Khalid for over 8 years now. Got referred to them by another friend that had been working with them for years too. Really honest, friendly and professional mechanic shop. I just referred them this week to a friend with a starting issue on a 2000 Ford mustang that another shop wanted to charge $500 and install a used part, he got the car fixed and working for just a$100. I can recommend them with confidence that they Will take care of customers and do a great mechanic work. read more

One of the very few HONEST mechanics you can find nowadays.I have been coming here for years and I'd trust Carl and Ted on any repair my cars need.Very reasonably priced! read more

Went looking for a smog check found this place... Gave me the coupon discount price of $39 and change out the door... Doesn't get any cheaper than that... In and out in less than 30 minutes read more

They deserve negative stars, if any. Such a joke! I will absolutely recommend AIC only if you want the worst service or customer experience. After seeing all garbage, I just turned around and left them. Stopped by there for a simple smog check but it turned such an unpleasant visit I have ever had. I can't believe that the business like this exists. Here is why they should be out! Strike one: Unprofessional The inspection equipment was not up and running when I visited there. The guy said I had to wait for 30 minutes or so to calibrate their equipment! How do they run their business like that? They should get everything ready first thing in the morning. Strike two: Untrustworthy They did not honor their discount coupon while there was no description or exceptions up front for older models. They do not what they say. Strike three: Unsatisfactory Obviously, their focus is not to win repeat customers. When I showed up, the guy at the reception was extremely brunt without any welcoming words. They do not care customer satisfaction or whatsoever. How come can they treat a customer like dirt? Also, they do not understand English very well, in fact, they spoke foreign language. Disaster! read more

Urgh, I was supposed to get an oil change something like +2,500 miles ago + finally set aside a time last week to go get one. Not wanting to go through the effort of finding a new place, I went to AIC because my bf had gotten an oil change here recently before. Back then, we had been looking for a place to get an oil change that not only had a good price of $20 or less but also wasn't one of those greasy, questionable shops that some auto places can tend to be. We found AIC randomly from coupons in those PennySaver booklets in the mail, + right off the bat, we liked how AIC has their own website (http://aicautorepair.com/) with pictures + how they also picked up the phone when we called to confirm that they weren't too busy to help us. Small things like that really do make a difference. Both times, AIC did a good, relatively quick job. The guys who work here are friendly, attended to our cars right away, + it was all for a coupon price of only $19.95 for the oil change + a small hazard waste fee of like $1. It would be better if they communicated a little better with their customers, though. The mechanics told us it would take 15 mins + it was actually more like 30. Not a big deal since they did have other cars in the shop + a couple other customers drove up as well, but still, it would have been nice to get an accurate time. Having consistent business on the weekend + the weekday we went each time is a good sign. This past weekend when I went in, my car also had an issue with the emergency brake light randomly coming on whenever I turned the steering wheel to the left + so I asked them to check it out. When my car came out, it was all fixed, but they never really explained to me what was wrong with it. When I asked, they said that I just needed a little oil... umm, right. That's it? Sure, I don't really know much about cars, but I would have appreciated a better explanation than that so I can actually learn something rather than just driving away in blissful ignorance. Again, communication. Bottom line: If you're just looking for a place that's cheap + does the job, AIC is great for you. Here's their coupons: http://aicautorepair.powersites.net/special-offers/ For me, they're only okay.... I've been to better. However, I'll probably come back if I ever need anything done while I'm in the Costa Mesa area. They do all kinds of repairs so we'll see if my "only okay" opinion changes if I ever get any repainting or actual body work done... like my broken + super taped up side view mirror that I'm surprised they said nothing about... o_O read more

Great and honest service. My car had stalled on me before and this morning the engine light and slippery when wet light were on. As a precaution I brought my car in and it turned out to be something simple, my gas lid was not properly tightened. The gentlemen at this place assured me everything was OK and it was. No charge, i was very thankful and again the service was excellent. read more

I am a person who does not know much about cars, I've never had to do a smog check until this year, I've had a hybrid for 13 years and this is the first year the DMV is requiring hybrids to do so. That being said I did not know that you can not perform a smog check when the check engine light is on. The gentleman did not tell me this and went on to charge me for checking the smog even with the light on. He did offer a recheck for free which I've now found out most, if not all smog places do and even with the lights off my car didn't pass (aware this is not his fault). I just wish he would have not wasted both of our time and my money and just told me he can not perform the test with lights on the dash so I could have either had him find the problem or I could take it to a mechanic I trust and bring the car back for the smog. I've since gone to the place across the street, SoCo Smog. They asked me if I had any lights on my dash first (which I didn't) and checked for codes for free. When my car passed that is when he charged me. I'm leaving 2 stars because I feel taken advantage of over a whopping $40 (sarcasm) when I most likely would have become a returning customer now that I need smog checks...among other things. read more

The business card for AIC tells me that AIC stands for All import cars. Well my Ford Focus is not an import but I needed a smog check. AIC is close to where I live and they do Smog Checks so that worked for me. When I got to AIC, it didn't seem like anyone was there and then out of nowhere someone appeared. They told me they could Smog my car and it would take about 20 minutes. The smog check ended up taking about 40 minutes. It definitely took longer than the last time I got a smog check so I'm not sure if they guys were just dicking around or what. I was just glad my car passed and they didn't try to pull a fast one over me and tell me that it needed some bs done to it. I would give AIC 2.6 stars which mathematically rounds up to 3 stars (just a little math lesson for everyone). read more

I am leaving this place a two stars because I had to drive here one two separate occasions in order to get my smog check done. This is one of the smog check places that open early enough for me to do it before work. And also, wanted to leave a fair review for them, since the smog check was actually done on with 20 minutes wait. They advertise "No appointment necessary" and open at 7:30am. I called ahead and was told that it would be fine. When I went in, the staff stated that auto-technician was not in until 8:15am. Unreliable staff, I guess I could understand that. False advertisement for the opening hours and I do not appreciate my time to be wasted. read more

Great service today! smog check was fast and affordable ! respectful staff and professional people. thank you!

Great customer service and care today while getting my oil changed. I have been seriously nervous and dreading finding a new mechanic for my Mercedes. They were prompt, courteous and true to their quote! Safe to say, I'll go back!! read more

In less than a day these guys identified and fixed an engine noise that Pep Boys had given up on. They also gave me a fantastic deal on fixing my suspension. Strongly recommend anybody in the area check these guys out. read more

Karl and his team are honest and repairs are very competitive. They have been our guys for 18 years.

An honest and professional place to get your car repairs done. Amazing friendly people as well

These guys are the best. I've never met more honest mechanics in my life. I especially like how they will order manufacture parts OR the less expensive third party parts. Things engine related I like to get Mercedes factory parts but other things like brake pads I'll save the money. I have my whole family coming here and some friends. Can't beat it read more

I have done several smog tests here and these guys nearly drop everything to help and turn you around quickly. Good honest advice.. I will be taking my vehicle here for other services. read more

I found AIC on Yelp. I was in need of a star certified smog test & repair for my 93 Lexus which requires additional steps that tend to cost more. I searched and searched consistently hearing $80+ until calling Karl. He quoted me a very fair price over the phone. I shared with Karl my concerns regarding if my car would pass which made me vulnerable to them confirming my concerns and making more money. (You typically don't want to give a shop a list of possible things they can charge you for) Karl didn't do that. I repeat, Karl didn't do that. He gave me his recommendation and my car passed. I plan to use AIC regularly. read more

I have four cars and have established a relationship with this company. I won't take my cars anywhere else because I never have to worry that they are over-charging or doing un-needed work. Initially I checked on the prices they were charging and found them to be on the low-end. A couple of times I've had to bring the car back and they took care of the issue quickly and without fuss. The price is always close enough to what they quoted. They are also very good mechanics. They can take your engine apart in the morning and have it back and ready for you in the afternoon. Add friendly to the mix and you have a place where you always want to take your car. They are listed as Smog Check, but they do major motor repair and body work too, a one stop shop that you can trust. read more

These guys are great. Very reasonable and knowledgeable. They work on all of my cars... anything from cargo vans, to my vintage Mercedes collection. I would highly recommend them read more

Success!!! was so worried that our car wouldn't pass smog but it passed. Thanks God. Karl and his team are very polite and easy to talk to. Thanks AIC read more

Great place to get smog, the people are super friendly! I got my car smogged in less than $40 with the online coupon from smogcheckcostamesa.com and 10 minutes. Would recommend read more

I've been going to best auto repairs for years, This shop does a great job on repairs and car maintenance. They do everything quickly and with very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend going there for body and mechanic , They are experts. read more

Got a smog check here -- didn't need to make an appointment, and I was out in less than 45 minutes (they had another car before me).

Quick and easy smog check done by nice people. Left the place without paying more than $40, nothing to complain about.

I really want to thank AIC for their excellent customer service. They were able to work with me and saw me right away on a time that worked for me. I was done in 20 minutes with no wait at all. It is a very professional environment they really know what they're doing. (They also do oil changes and offer other services) I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a smog check. read more

Got a smog check here. Very fast, kind, accommodating, and professional service, even when dealing with a mom who has a screaming newborn in the car. Grateful they were so understanding and accommodating. read more

Can't give no stars. I didn't have the time to replace my transmission myself so I took it in. I got taken for about 2 grand for my tacoma's transmission. It never worked, it leaked from the gasket then failed. They blamed the failure on my catalytic converter, which an exhaust specialist looked at and said that there was nothing wrong, no blockages in my system. I took it to AIC and they said they'd redo it but that it was my fault. Three weeks later my tranny fluid was shot and they told me it was my fault again, stuck in the middle of an intersection with my daughter. These guys may be pretty good with little stuff but I wouldn't trust them with anything bigger than a break job or a water pump. I got robbed and told it was my fault I'll never be back. read more

Really bad experience. I'm too nice, I guess. I went in with Ford truck when the engine light came on. The guy at All Import Cars told me I needed new plugs for $600 materials and labor. I told him I just had the plugs done 10,000 miles ago at Ford. He said that was the code. I said okay because I needed the truck for work and just wanted it running good. When I picked up the truck I asked to see the plugs Ford had just put in and they looked great, of course. I asked him what he thought of the plugs since they obviously looked great and he said they were bad. I paid him and left. The check engine light came back on during the drive home. I went to see him the next morning about it and he apologized and said he would make it right. He said he'd find the problem with the check engine light and fix it for free. He did neither. Couple of months later my wife's GLK needed a standard service and I thought it might be a great way to have him make up for the $600 he charged me for nothing. He had said he wanted to make up for it himself. So, I went to see him with my $600 receipt of wasted money to remind him of the situation. He remembered and said he would make it right on the GLK service. He said the earliest he could do the service was in one week, so we made that appointment. I showed up bright and early the next week on appointment day with my wife and the GLK. He is not ready and can't get to the car that day. I give up and check google and find Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center in Costa Mesa is very highly reviewed so I'm going to try them. read more