Irvine and his brother run SMG Auto Repair with a level of honesty and care that's hard to come by…read more They treat you like family, plain and simple. They're fair, straightforward, and never try to upsell you on things you don't need. I always feel like they have my best interest in mind, which makes all the difference. It's rare to find a shop you trust completely, and this is one of them.

I had a great experience at SMG Auto Repair and wanted to give a huge thank you to Irvin (Boss…read moreMan!) for taking care of me. I called ahead to ask if they would allow me to bring my own oil and filters for my Mercedes‑Benz GLB 250, and they were completely open to it. When I arrived, Irvin was incredibly helpful, respectful, and professional. He gave me very fair pricing and serviced my car without any pressure to buy extra parts or unnecessary services. Much gratitude for the local coffee shop recommendation, I was able go get work done while my car was being serviced which felt very productive! Getting two things off my to do list work and car maintenance As a woman maintaining my car on my own, I truly appreciated the honesty, transparency, and kindness I received here. They treated me with respect and made the process smooth and stress-free. The service was quick, efficient, and very reasonably priced. I'll absolutely be coming back for future maintenance. Thank you again to Irvin and the entire SMG team for the excellent service!

I got my oil change from here and the owner was really kind and helped me with my car. Very…read morethankful for my experience!

The gentlemen at the mechanic shop were fast, efficient and very kind! I was offered a water while…read morewaiting in the heat and they walked me through every step of what it would take to get my car back in top shape. I will definitely be returning for future oil changes!

This is a long, LONG overdue review for Stacey and his brother Charles for the years of service…read morethey gave me from ~2013 to 2020 at Affordable Care of Hollywood. Back when I lived in Atwater Village, I brought them my old 2006 Corolla. I consider myself a pretty capable DIYer, so if there was ever a problem that required significantly more time, labor, or diagnosis than I could reasonably handle, I took it to Affordable Care. They consistently did honest, high-quality work at fair prices. But what really won my loyalty, and what has stayed with me to this day, was Stacey's EXCEPTIONAL communication and honesty. He had a way of explaining problems that helped me understand both the issue itself and the scope of the repair. One experience in particular left a lasting impression on me. I had a stubborn check engine light that took over a month to properly diagnose after multiple attempted fixes. When they finally tracked it down to a failing charcoal vapor canister, Stacey told me he would not charge me for the part or the labor because of how difficult and drawn-out the process had been and because of the expense I had already incurred. I respected him immensely for that. He more than earned my loyalty. Over the next few years, I brought the car back for other issues, including transmission and clutch work, starter problems, and other repairs. Even after I moved to the San Gabriel Valley in '18, I still fought traffic just to keep bringing my car to them. That says a lot! I have since sold that old, trusty Corolla and now drive an EV. I do not believe Stacey works on EVs, but I genuinely wish there was a Stacey for EVs. Stacey and Charles are, hands down, the best tradesmen I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am very glad to see from recent reviews that they still seem to be providing the same level of quality and integrity. If you have a Honda or Toyota in need of repairs, you would be lucky to have them work on it.

Affordable Car Care with Stacey is the most excellent and reliable Service I've ever worked…read morewith. I won't take my Honda anywhere else! Thank you, Stacey!!!!!

First time I've ever gotten a smog check and everyone was helpful! VERY quick service (waited…read morearound only 15min) and the staff was very friendly. They were clearly honest and reliable. Price was also reasonable and I'll def come back here next time I need to!

Super fast service. Needed a smog check and I was in and out in under 30 minutes. Super friendly…read moreguys and great value.

Armen and his team did an amazing job installing a hitch for me. I reached out and dropped the car…read moreoff the next day. Highly recommend and their prices are super reasonable. Would come back again for sure.

A must have resource! The car whisperer mechanic who's a bonafide miracle worker! And, I promise…read moreI'm not overselling them! Can't recommend this place highly enough! Absolutely amazing service, prices, and workmanship! Small business owners, small space but HUGE results! SO grateful! Thank you all again! Be back for my smog check in late summer! You're THE BEST!!!

Harry is lovely and easy to deal with. My car purred post service. I can't speak to the price. I'm…read moreno expert about what a BMW service should cost. New rotors and brake pads and full service w oil change, fluid flush, and more for $2800. Low key experience and super prompt work finished ahead of schedule. Most of all, I like working with people who seem kind and trustworthy. I have a friend who has trusted this business for years. This is my second positive experience. I will definitely return for my next service.

Dropped by spur of the moment and everyone was so helpful, really felt cared for. They work on…read moreexotic cars and know a lot!

Brought my 2010 RAV4 here after getting a ridiculously inflated quote from a local dealership, and…read moreI am glad I did. The team at Carotech was transparent, honest, and actually found a real structural issue (three broken motor mounts) that the dealership completely missed while trying to upsell me on unnecessary fluid flushes. They worked with me on the pricing, dropped the fluff services I didn't need, and got my engine leak and mounts fixed for a very fair price. The car runs beautifully now--incredibly smooth and quiet. This is my new go-to neighborhood shop! God Bless Gary & Crew

Spent 4700$ last year. Now my car doesn't drive... Owner was adamant that if I spent the money my…read morecar would last. Now less than a year later it needs another 3000$ for repairs... his words now "it's an Audi...". I asked for his honest opinion and he definitely wasn't honest... Also they kept my car for over a month... Got my car checked out by an official Audi dealer and he didn't replace the parts correctly or with the parts they listed in the 4700$ repair... now I have to reach out to CA bureau of automotive repair... Don't do business here.

Best mechanics in LA Honest, affordable, kind, and cool…read more Aram went out of his way to help me the moment I walked in. My check engine light was on and my vintage Mercedes fob was toast. The battery had died, and those 90s keys can get stuck inside the fob. Up until then, the dealership was the only place willing to fix it. Aram repaired it on the spot, saved me hundreds in dealer costs, and made it much, much safer for me getting into my car at night after work. Saco was a delight, explaining everything that needed amending on the car without a hint of condescension. Helen was lovely and helpful, even the shop has a great energy. The office is filled with beautiful paintings and instruments. Def recommend!

I'll never take my 07' C230 to another shop…read more The boys at Vaco care about my car just as much as me and they're real people. When they've diagnose my issues (maybe 3 times in the last 2 years) they always give me the option to have just the problem fixed, and then another option to have some important maintenance done. Never been pushy about it. I also have never made appointment. Sorry about that guys . They've always gotten my car back to me in great condition extremely quick. Man I love these guys. They charge a respectable price for what really feels like priceless care and service. There's not many shops like Vaco bro. Take your baby here trust me.