Clown Shop, do not take your vehicle there. Ways looking for a reliable shop in whitter. I was very disappointed with there work and when I called for a correction no attempt to repair. read more

I took my car in for a Tune-up. ( Check engine light was NOT "ON" ) after $600 worth of parts and labor, Radu REFUSED to connect a Diagnostic Machine to car to get an "Error Code". He said, "If you don't fix two hoses, ($400 ) I won't even hook up diagnostic tool! If you don't like it, take it somewhere else!" I took it to O-Reilly Auto Parts, and they checked it for FREE! Five Minutes later, "Air Intake Temp Sensor, $61, tax included. I have given Radu ( Bill and Jim's ) this kind of business: Saturn Intake Manifold, $940 Saturn Front Suspension, "350 Saturn Window Motor and Switch, $500 4Runner Idler Pulley, $1200 Pathfinder shocks, $750+ Saturn Radiator, $400 Saturn Water Pump, $325 Pathfinder Throttle Body Choke Temp Sensor, $400 More, I'm sure. And after all that, he would NOT hook up a Diagnostic Tool? NO MORE BUSINESS FROM ME! read more

In my experience, the lead mechanic at this shop (Radu) was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to assist me with a lug-nut issue. The work was done quickly, professionally, and at a fair price. I'm not sure what else one could expect from a repair shop. I have co-workers that have gone to this shop and had the same excellent experience. Radu is very straight with people and this makes me respect his opinion. I'll be back anytime I need maintenance or repairs. read more

Radu is the most honest, reliable mechanic that I've ever dealt with! I am 62 years old and have lived in Whittier for the last 38 years. I am a firm believer in keeping your business in your city. I have throughout the years had more than a few mechanics I have tried. I have used this gentleman for about the 10 years at least. I have recommended him to many friends and associates. They all tell me how pleased they are with the service. I cannot imagine not using Radu for any vehicle I own! read more

You want an honest mechanic? You want good prices? You want quick service? Then head on over to Bill & Jim's. They aren't there to rip you off, "fix" your car, or make you feel stupid. They provide honest service and will tell you, straight up, what is going on with your car. If I, as a woman, can feel comfortable enough to bring the car here to Bill & Jim's by myself, then you must come here next time your car needs a tuneup. read more

I had the misfortune of having my electric window "drop" when it fell off of its railings. A co-worker of mine mentioned that she took her car to Bill & Jim's because he was a very honest mechanic. I took it in the next afternoon and he said that he would be able to fix it, and let me know that if 1) the glue had fallen off of the window, it would be a cheap fix, but the time for drying would be 24 hours or 2) the motor mechanism would have to be replaced and would run me about $300 (parts and labor). Guess which one happened? Yup! The thing that was different about this place is that I arrived and he showed me the old part and explained why he couldn't just replace a cord, but the entire mechanism. He showed me how it coiled around and got stuck and how it was irreparable. Going to Bill & Jim's was a pleasant experience. I normally HATE dealing with mechanics and dealers, but he made it easy and painless. Definitely, a good guy. read more

I have been going to Bill and Jim's for over 12 years and I would recommend Radu for a mechanic to anyone of my friends and family. He has always been smart, reliable, honest and fair with service. I have taken my cars to Radu for anything and everything and every time it has been a positive experience. He is very informative and will always go the extra mile to make the repair with the best parts available for the best price. He has helped me so much with my cars and I have never had a bad experience. He even helped us to research the best engine for a used RV and spent time going over all the things to look for. For an oil change, I wouldn't go anywhere else because the price is right, but more importantly he does not tell you that you need repairs that are not necessary. I had such bad experiences in the past with mechanics. I can't say enough how wonderful it is to have someone who I can trust in an area where I am totally at the mercy of the shop. read more

Radu is a honest guy and does great work! My family and I have been taking out cars here for years!

Would not trust. Had my 16 year old sons car towed there to try out a local guy. The mechanic was very nice but recommended expensive repairs. Decided to have the car towed to my usual mechanic. Turns out there was nothing wrong with the car, it was out of gas. Busted gas gage. This happened a couple years ago but it bothers me to this day. read more

Stay away! I was referred to this place by my mom and brother, so I thought I'd be pretty safe. I had my car towed in because the brakes were shot. The guy seemed nice and welcoming, he said he'd take a look and call me sometime after lunch. Okay, fine. He calls me three hours later and tells me that I need a new caliper, new front brakes and rotors, and brake fluid. But then quotes me at almost $900 for the parts and labor! He said that was the price for premium parts, and if I wanted to go economy it would be a mere $50 less. What?! Not even all FOUR of my brakes would cost that much on a Mitsubishi Eclipse. So I immediately call Adam's Auto Repair for an over the phone quote and guess what? $300 for parts and labor. Yeah, that sounds more legit. Thank god for AAA tow service. This guy was totally trying to weasel a ton of money out of my pocket. Guess he thought I was just some stupid girl.. NOPE. Save yourself the time and money. Go straight to Adam's Auto Repair. read more

Tried to offer business to this small paisa looking auto repair place that I thought would need my help. I asked for a free diagnostic if I proceeded to do business with them as I already knew the exact problem with my dads older Honda. They said of course! I send my dad, who just had a stroke, & he mentions our situation. Once he asks about the free quick diagnostic they yell NOTHINGS FREE ITS $80. So he comes home slightly pissed off and stressed. I call back and they just bs me saying they don't remember anything. I've been in customer service for 9 years. I'd expect better from a small business that can take anything they can get. read more

I got referred here by a very reliable muffler guy. So I went here with my wifes car. Her car was "squeeking" so I gave them a shot. They examined the car while I was waiting for my ride. Explained to me that it was just the brakes (pads & rotors) that needed to be replaced. Then explained that 2 bolts seized up on them and broke off when removing the rim. Gave me a quote of 360$ for replacing the front pads and rotors. First off thats like dealer money. At Pep boys for instance you can get both for less than 100 bucks total. Plus shop rate of 70/hour. So either they tripled me on parts or spent 3-4 hours of labor doing the brakes usually a 1-2 hour job if inspecting other things. Either way I was very disappointed in the price. What I did like was he showed me another problem I might have in the future but did not need to address at that time. Then the following day when it was ready to pick up the car the price jumped to 450ish. The bad part I was out of town and had my mom pick it up for me. I had given her more than enough but not that much. So I had to talk to Radu over the phone and remind him the price he wrote down for me. Turns out it was his mistake he forgot to add the price of replacing the bolts. He lowered the price a bit but I still had to pay for his mistake. While I was there he was extremely friendly with myself and other customers. He also shows you the parts he replaces so I do like that aspect. My mom & dad swear by this place and I also got a recommendation from my muffler guy and body shop guy for this place. I really want to like this but my first experience really left me not too optimistic about them. read more

Bill & Jim's Auto Repair - Front garage door entrance - Auto Repair Near Me - Whittier, California

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Great Service! Radu is so friendly, honest & reliable. A true mechanic who works hands on with your vehicle (meaning your car will not be seen by anyone else but him) had an issue with our cracked radiator in a Nissan Pathfinder. Not the cheapest for obvious reasons, but it is reassuring that he also has a Nissan vehicle and took the liberty of demonstrating how the part worked with the transmission for overall engine efficiency. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

Radu is a fantastic mechanic, and a great guy. We have been taking our cars to Bill and Jim's in uptown whittier since we moved here 6 years ago, and for good reason. Radu is honest, fair and doesn't overcharge for any reason. He takes great pride in his work, and the business he built, and I can tell how much he loves the work that he does. He has helped me out in several "crisis" car situations, even when he technically didn't have the time. Thank you Radu. You are the best!! BTW, in response to some of the other reviews I read, all mechanics charge for diagnosing the problem...the point is, he will solve the problem once and for all without overcharging. read more

Good, honest, reliable mechanic. Has fixed my cars on numerous occasions. Radu always goes the extra mile for me and has jumped my car a few blocks down the street when I couldn't make it to him and he has checked out problems that sometimes took him half an hour to figure out what was going on and made Minor Adjustments that fixed the problem without charging me anything. read more

So today (12/01/15), instead of going to my mechanic in El Monte, I thought I would go around the corner (literally around the corner) to have a couple of simple repairs done. I wanted to replace the muffler hangers. Should take longer to put the car on the lifts, than it would take to put them on. Takes less than 5 minutes to do. Also I wanted to replace the hazard switch. A good mechanic should be able to do it in about 30 minutes for my make, model. Well, I'll never find out if this shop could do it. Right off the bat he tells me $80 to do a $10 to $15 job (replace the hangers). I asked him why so much. He tells me that with out seen it, its $80. But I tell him its just muffler hangers. Five to ten minutes to do, at best. Anyway, the guy that helped me had such a bad attitude that I just said thanks and walked right out. He acted like I was bothering him. Well, I won't be bothering him ever again. Going straight to my mechanic. read more

Radu at Bill & Jim's is a top notch mechanic. My husband and I each have been going there for years and always have great results. He gives you a choice between low to high quality parts, preferring the high quality parts, and shows you the bad parts after the repair is complete. My husband had a complicated wiring problem and he figured it out and repaired it. He's always honest. We recommend him highly. He used to work for Cadillac and knows everything about all cars - foreign, American - he can handle them all. Thanks Radu !! read more

if i could give less than one star i would! this place was horrible. first he yelled at me on the phone when i called the morning after getting my car towed there, because the tow guy blocked his drive way with my car. then he tried saying it'd be $700 to fix my timing belt (i got it for $200 from another place) and he charged me $70 just for looking at my timing belt which the other guy did in two seconds while i stood there. horrible manners and horrible prices that should be there motto. read more

Honest guys that will be fair. Do they have the cheapest rates around? No. But I have never had a problem here that wasn't fixed properly. read more

Two years ago I discovered Bill & Jim's Auto Repair in Whittier; since then, every time when my car needed repairs or maintenance I appealed to Radu, the owner of the business. He is a very honest, trustful, and qualified mechanic. The estimates were very reasonable compared with other shops, and the quality of the repairs satisfies even a very demanding car owner. Moreover, you can count to have your car back on the road most of the time on the same day, no latter than the next day. Once you go to this place I can guarantee that you will return there when your car requires some attention. read more

As a woman, every time when I needed to take my car to a shop I got nervous because I was afraid to ask for the estimate. I heard all kind of stories about how many mechanics charge a woman different than a man because of her lack of knowledge. These old beliefs are not true if you appeal to Bill & Jim's services. You get affordable prices and high quality of the repairs. I highly recommend this shop and its mechanics. read more

I had an electrical problem. They were going to charge me for trouble shooting. I declined and took it to another mechanic. My bulbs went out at the same time. I was charged for new bulbs and a modest fee for installation. read more