I first came to Bake Auto Care because they were the closest place to me that electronically sent smog results to the DMV. What brings me back is the fact that I never wait long, I always know what I'm expected to pay before I pay it, and it's decently priced. Down to earth guys. Other than oil changes and smog checks, I've had one repair, and no complaints. I will go back since I need to have my car smogged again, and will go there for my next oil change. read more

I came to Bake Auto Care for a smog test. I didn't have to call for an appointment. I got here, check in, gave my key, and while I was filling out the paper, he went out and drove my car into the shop. No time wasted and $10 off! Just love it. read more

Tried to upsell us on auto care. Took a chance to using them instead of my usual guy. Awful experience. Charged me even though they failed my vehicle and accused us of using the wrong parts for our car even though it passed last year and had no changes all year long. Terrible. read more

These guys were awesome! I contacted them and a few other here on Yelp. They were the first to get back to me. And they had the best price. They were very honest and quick, and overall a very pleasant and easy service! I will be back if I ever need anything else. read more

I have been taking my BMW here for years now and HIGHLY recommend Bake Auto Care! They are very honest and their prices are very good. There have been a lot of things over the years that have come up over the years as my car got older and they were able to take care of all the issues and never tried to up sell me once on services that were not needed at the time. They explained in great detail what the issues were, showed me the used and new parts and always were on time to when they said the issue would be fixed. If you have any issues with your vehicle don't bother calling the dealership, call Lazarus & Michael and you wont be disappointed in their service and pricing.... read more

Honest, reliable service every time! Very competitive pricing as well. I would recommend them with 2 thumbs up!

Very good price and fast smog check service! I will introduce my friends to this store.

I've been going to Lazarus & Michael for a number of years now for all my brake work. These guys have always been honest and fair priced for me. Nice people who do honest work. I'm currently driving a Toyota Tundra and found Bake Auto Care to be almost $100 less than the Toyota dealership. read more

Been a customer of Bake Auto Care in Lake Forest for many years and for three different vehicles. Always received quality work at competitive prices. I have no reservations recommending Bake Auto Care. read more

I took my car there after a few calls to approved places which some still work with the CAP program of the State BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair). I dropped the car off after work on a Thurs. They diagnosed a problem another shop in North OC improperly diagnosed. Michael got it handled and didn't do me wrong. It's hard to find good people - I've already verbally referred a few locals about them. Thank you Michael and thank you Bake Auto. You guys are great. My car is not a youngster - sure I'll be seeing you again in the near future. read more

Bake Auto is honest and dependable. It is awesome to know that when we take our cares there they will be honest and not tell us things that do not need to be done. They are also fast. If they tell you it will be ready at certain time it will be. Our family trust Bake Auto!!!!! read more

I can always trust Lazarus and Bake Auto Care to perform the proper repairs at a reasonable price without worrying about being taken advantage of. My wife is not afraid of being taken advantage of when going there alone for service or repairs to her car either. Good honest repairs without being led astray. read more

Wonderful service and convenient appointments. Never had an experience this smooth and simple, definitely recommend

I have been taking my cars to Bake Auto for more than 3 years now. I always have been very pleased with their service. Michael is very friendly and his knowledge on cars are quite helpful. Highly recommend for your auto care read more

These guys are very honest and provide an excellent service! I work in one of the offices opposite their shop, so just gave my car for an oil change. Lazarus said that he will go through the car and see if the car would need additional things like oil filter change, etc. He called me at work and explained everything to me like what needed to be replaced and gave the prices for each of them. Their rate was very fair for the complete job they did. I live in Menifee and travel to Lake Forest everyday for work, therefore need a very reliable car and will hereafter use their services for my car. I have had bad experiences with others like PoopBoys who will always try to up sell services that are not very necessary. read more

I've been coming here for years and they always take good care of my cars. Quick oil changes while I wait also. Good people!

These guys are awesome! They only charge me for oil they use so it is not the same flat price no matter the size of your car. Honest and friendly. No wonder they always have a wait but they are honestly worth it in my book! read more

I was referred to Michael about a year ago and have been going to Bake Auto Care ever since. They are fair priced and do a good job. They always complete the job in the time quoted. I will not take my Highlander anywhere else. read more

I needed to get a smog check and oil change for my Jeep Wrangler. They were willing to work with me on prices with out haggling just talking and being real good people. I'm definitely coming back for future work done. If your looking for honest people and exceptional work that you can trust and they tell you the truth. You found the place. thanks Bake Auto Care! read more

This place is highly expensive, The guy lazarus and others as well tell you problems you dont have first he told me that my car has a starter problem than he told me ots alternator and quoted 450 while i got the aame thing done for 180 at another place HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED read more

In my opinion, this is the best auto care shop in Orange County. It is not easy to find people who are genuine and honest and that you can trust. I know nothing about the mechanics of my car so being able to trust the people who do is very important to me. I drive 30 minutes out of my way to go here when something needs to be done. read more

Honest, fair, and exceptional work. Can't ask for more when it comes to auto service. I will be coming back here, for sure.

Have waited a few weeks after the service to make sure no other issues surfaced. My SUV was throwing a couple codes (was also leaking oil). A search on a forum I learned there could be many different causes. I chose Bake Auto because they did a good job replacing a catalytic converter on my jeep...not an easy thing to do. And felt the price was fair. MY SUV was a much bigger problem. While I regularly change the oil, I am not the original owner. Lazrarus showed me the engine (after removing the valve covers and intake manifold). It was clear the engine had been poorly maintained before I got my mits on it. Bottom line, Bake Auto replaced the engine at a very reasonable price (I had "shopped" pricing for what they did on the forum). I read a few other reviews for Bake Auto and the negative ones reflect people who did not do their homework. And anyone who expects an accurate quote over the phone is living in lala land. read more

The ownership delivers the right solution at the right price. You get what you pay for and that is a car that gets repaired with the right parts! read more

This place is awesome!!!!!!!! I give them A++++++++++++++++++ seriously without them I will not have a job because my car broke down.

I took my daughters Volvo in for a power steering leak and it could have been extremely expensive had it not been for Michael. He found a way to fix the problem and minimize the cost in a timely manner. What more could anyone ask for. Very professional. read more

I found Bake Auto just like you...I checked Yelp, read some of the comments and decided to try them out. Well it's been a decade and I have been going to Bake with all my cars. It is a good honest shop and they will do what's best to solve any problem on your car small or big. Lazarus is a awesome auto Technician that has been around in the industry for years. Example, I broke down on the freeway (25 miles away from Bake) and had AAA tow me to an approved AAA Auto repair center. I mentioned that it might be the fuel pump but wanted the Tech to be sure. At my request I also had them replace the fuel filter and oil change. The shop called back said it is the fuel pump but also said I should have the ignition coil replaced and a major tune up (original manufacturing parts); I denied the tuneup but told the shop to go ahead and replace the coil. At $575 later, I picked up the car and it was worse off before the car stalled on the freeway. They said the car was running out of 4 cylinders not 6 and I should really consider the tune up. At that point a "RED FLAG" went between my ears & I said "NO". As I drove off I found out my AC was also bad; funny thing it worked before. I took it to Bake Auto and within a day Lazarus said that my ECU computer module had been damaged. Lazarus troubleshoot the problem down to the component level; ordered the parts; fixed my car and I was a happy camper. The car runs great and my AC works again. To say the least, I will have to go after the other Auto Repair for misdiagnosing my car problem in the 1st place. read more

Called for a quote on a new muffler. "About $125 they said but bring it in". I bring it in 10 minutes later. He looks it over and says it would be $245. Not even ballpark close and I have quotes from others for less. Waste of my time. read more

Second service from them, it was a bit of this and that for various reasons. My Honda Odyssey van is sadly getting older so glad to have found this place. My sincere thanks to Lazarus and the crew here. This one is a simple choice to make these are honest good people. 5 stars, yes as good as it gets. Again, thanks to all who helped me get fixed this last time. Tip: They share a common address with other businesses in the same building. They are on the facing right side corner. From Bake going downhill towards Irvine/Trabuco, go past Capitol Drive and take your 1st driveway entrance. The entrance sign reads generically Auto Service Center but it's a bit low. I look for the yellow traffic light street symbol sign and turn right just before it. Kind regards, ~Cie read more

I've been here a few times to have work on my car. They seem competent as they fixed my car each time, however their prices seem higher than other places. read more

Lazarus fixed the mysterious coolant leak on my 95 Firebird! I have a mechanical engineering degree and work on my car when time permits, but this was a tough one because I could not pinpoint the leak after removing everything from the front of the engine - water pump, alternator, hoses, ducts, solenoids, sensors, you name it. Lazarus took one look and said it was the seal in the timing belt. Good job!!! read more

I never thought I would love a car repair place, especially as a woman. I stumbled across this place years ago and will not let any other place touch my car.. I feel confidant to refer everybody I know here. There honestly and work ethic is so refreshing!!! read more

My entire family have taken our cars to Lazarus and Michael at Bake Auto Care since they opened. They have been honest and fair with all the service whether maintenance or repairs. They have been so good to my children, young adults, too. It is very rare to come across a car repair business that you feel at comfortable at and it is also rare that they know your name and car when you come in or call. They are the best! read more

I was searching for a general auto repair shop in Lake Forest and came across Bake Auto Care. I have been using them as my primary mechanic shop ever since. They pretty much perform any type of service or repair so I never have to go anywhere else. Their services range form smog checks and oil changes to major repairs and troubleshooting. These guys are wonderful, helpful, and they have reasonable prices. I had all kinds of work done in this shop and am very satisfied with their services. The management is really kind and is willing to work with you in any way possible. read more

This locally owned business gets the job done - Lazarus and Michael know what they are doing and have repaired both of our cars for 5 years. They have done everything from basic oil changes to mufflers, electrical issues and system diagnostics. Lazarus has always done everything right the first time and even saved me money when not recommending work that was too expensive. Would definitely recommend Bake Auto Care! read more

I took my daughter's car for a smog check, they did not pass the car and showed me a plastic hose fitting assembly that was not locking. They charged me for the smog and wanted to order a $300 VW part. They showed me the part in question and when I suggested the fixture would stay on securely with a zip tie the owner told me the repair wouldn't work. I asked him if I could do the repair myself and then he could retest. He said he knew that it needed the new part. Sensing that this guy was clueless on customer service I took the vehicle home installed the zip tie and took it to another smog facility where it passed fine. I called the owner and gave him a chance to offer some sort of compensation. He was rude and I figured not having to deal with him is worth the money I paid him. And yes he was charming at the beginning and when I questioned the repair he knew he didn't have a sucker to inflate the repair charges. read more