I don't think I can trust anyone else to service my car, now. A major thank you to BJ's for consistently taking care of my baby. You can only imagine my fear and frustration when my power breaks went out (during my day job as a nanny, with someone's kids in the car!!) and I had to rush it to the shop, only to find out that the break master piece in my vehicle was irregular and impossible to find. The wonderful staff at BJ's found a service that would rebuild a piece to the necessary specifications, got it built at no extra charge to me, and kept me updated during every step of the process. BJ's can't magically make every problem with your car go away (duh), and they can't fix things for free (also DUH!), but you can expect consistent, honest, VERY fair priced service from a family-owned business. I'm not going anywhere else! read more

We've been taking our cars to BJ's ever since moving to Simi Valley 5 years ago, based on a recommendation from a friend. I don't know if they are necessarily the "cheapest" auto shop around, but I've never felt they were being dishonest with me or trying to pressure me into getting work done that my car didn't really need, and to me that's more than worth the possibility that I'm paying a couple more bucks than if I was coupon cutting at a corporate mechanic that isn't interested in a relationship with its customers. I would and do recommend BJ's to my friends -- I'm not sure you could find a shop that's friendlier or more straightforward. Two thumbs up! read more

Great customer service. Honest, trustworthy and affordable. Brought my car in without an appointment and they were able to accommodate me, and make the necessary brake repairs. Great local family owned business. read more

Just had a great experience at BJ's automotive. The local Ford dealership flat out lied to me about issues with my truck. BJ's took the time to show me the real issue and got it fixed promptly. They went above and beyond in fixing my truck. I'll definitely be back! read more

Cleanest mechanic bathroom I've ever been too! Called an hour before coming in and got out with in 35 minutes. Found my new mechanic! read more

BJ's Automotive - Cleanest mechanic shop bathroom ever! I got in here so quick! I found my new mechanic. - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Straightforward, honest and very thorough. Had a used vehicle inspected prior to purchase and they were able to provide a very detailed report of current service needs along with some potential issues. Most definitely will come back! read more

BJ's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The staff was great and they all went above and beyond in helping me get my classic car suspension up and running. The price was good and fast service. read more

BJ's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I must give credit where credit is due. I'm a bit of a Wrench head but have gotten lazy at my age thus I'm never really impressed with most shops. However in this case I must rave about how well they handle the customer and how thorough they are. Great experience at a fair price. Will definitely return. read more

Know why they call them BJ's? Because they suck. I went in for an oil change and they charged me $80. They said they'd do a checkup for me and the owner comes up with a laundry list if "fixes" I need adding up to over $1000 that I don't need, and also tries to discredit my mechanic. He tells me my battery is almost dead and I'm "one trip away from needing jumper cables" and wants $200+ to change it. I haven't changed that same battery and it's been 9 months. I'm only leaving this review because apparently people think these guys are trustworthy... Don't be fooled, they're just after your money, folks. Edit: He is now discrediting me and my vehicle, which has been exceptionally maintained. Thanks for the "honesty." read more

Rude lady in the front desk.... refused to listen to what I needed. Two sentences out of her & she was already dropping the F.bomb on me I get it must hate her job! read more

Great customer service! Family owned and friendly! Best shop in town! Always get my oil changes done here. Wont go anywhere else

Great customer service and amazing prices. I love that it is a family own business and treat customers with nothing but respect. Always answer all my questions!! I would NEVER take my car to any other shop!!! read more

On a recent family vacation to southern California I suddenly found myself in need of a brake job. It was Saturday morning and I was searching the internet for automotive repair services that worked on European autos. I happened to find BJ's Automotive. They had work lined up for the day and said that they could schedule me in on Monday. When I let them know that I was on a trip and was expected in Lodi, CA that evening and in Portland, OR the next day, they said, "Come on over." A check of my brakes showed that my front pads and rotors needed to be replaced. They were almost metal on metal. I didn't want to chance going over two mountain ranges with questionable brakes. Brad was able to locate all the parts and have them delivered. They made sure I was taken care of and back on the road in time to meet family in Lodi as planned. While I was there, a steady stream of customers came in to pick up their vehicles, schedule future service or get things checked out. Twice Sue had to tell customers that their vehicle was OK and they didn't need to have any work done. One young girl had been told elsewhere that she needed to spend $900 to get the shocks & struts replaced on her Toyota Corolla. Brad checked out the vehicle and determined that they were just fine. Her mother had been a customer of BJ's Automotive for many years and sent her there for a second opinion. They saved her $900 that day. They are professional, the shop is very clean, despite having been in this location for ~10 years, and the price was fair. I would have spent much more at a dealer service center. The breaks worked flawlessly over the return trip home to Portland, OR. I really appreciate the way they took care of my needs and got me back on the road so we could continue our trip with only a short delay. read more

If you want your car fixed right? You've come to the right shop. Please pay attention to what I'm about to write. Brad, Sue and there crew are high quality people. Able to meet you automotive service and repair needs. Admittedly I'm not an easy person to please when it comes to the care of my truck. And I'm a guy who takes full responsibility for the care and maintenance of my vehicle. So finding a shop like BJ's through AAA was one of the best thing that's happened to me since moving to Simi. Brad and crew were able to find and repair several difficulties with my truck over the past few years, and did so with accuracy. There shop is clean there business practices fair and friendly. Please, please, please. If your a hard ass pain in the butt who wants to blame you're vehicle issues on a third party, take your car to a shop that deserves your abuse. BJ's Automotive is there to help you! Not to take advantage of your situation. Treat these people with respect. They deserve it. read more

I want add to my review and let everyone know who is looking to yelp to find a place to care for your car... BJs is the place to go! They truly care! Not just for your car but for you and your family. We continue to take our cars to BJs. Brad and Sue use the rare business plan of: take care of your customers and they will return and tell their friends. I was referred by my friend years ago and I am now referring all my "friends" on Yelp. Take your car to BJs!! read more

I feel obligated to write a review due to my 15 year/300k milestone on my 2000 Ford Ranger. I got the truck brand new when I was 18 years old. When the shop first opened they had a guy doing door to door promotional sales and my dad purchased a card with discounts on all types of services. Turned out to be a sound investment. Brad and Sue took great care of my truck and instilled the importance of properly maintaining my vehicle. I highly doubt that I would still be driving my truck without them. Thank you for everything over the years. read more

BJ's Automotive - We made it! 15 years/300k on my 2000 Ford Ranger. Thank you Brad and Sue! - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I live in Bakersfield but found a used honda I was interested in buying in Simi Valley. My first instinct was to find a honda dealer but after looking on yelp, BJ's had a perfect rating, so that's who we made an appointment with. On the phone, BJ himself took the call and explained his process thoroughly. Every shop I called was more expensive by $50 dollars for the same service. When I arrived, I was greeted by Sue at the front desk. Sue is the real reason I'll now be referring everyone I know to BJ's. Sue is very knowledgeable about cars and is a true client advocate. Not only did she explain things so I could understand, but she also protected me by giving me professional advice on the car I was considering buying. The perfect 5 star rating is there for a reason, take your vehicle to BJ's and you'll find a lifelong quality service shop! read more

I can not say enough great things about this shop. I had my brakes done there a couple weeks ago. I have a Toyota Rav 4. They were super honest. AMAZING attention to detail. They asked more questions than any mechanic has ever asked. They genuinely wanted to get to the root of my car issues and it turned out to be a simple fix. They also gave me advice on how to make my brakes last longer. Quality and dependable care at it's best. There is a reason they have the most 5 stars in Simi Valley! I will be a return customer! Thanks BJ's!!!! read more

I went there for a smog check the other day and Brad told me that even though the car passed the computer diagnostic tests that it failed his visual test and therefore could not issue a pass certificate. He claimed to hear a leak in the PCV system. I asked how much to fix and he said about $80. I told him I would look into it and thanks. I am a mechanic and the only reason I would even take my car somewhere is for something I cannot do. I can replace the PCV hose he claimed was leaking but I found no leak when I investigated. Today I took my car to a different place and it passed their computer diagnostics too! There was no other problem! I am on my way to the DMV! I will continue to maintain my own vehicle because I can and I have no doubt that Brad and his guys are capable mechanics but this repair was not necessary in order to get my car registered and therefore I feel I wasted my money and was being suckered into another $80 that wasn't needed. I had to pay Brad for the smog check service, $50, but will not be giving Brad at BJ's Auto any more of my business or money. Aloha, Paul read more

Great customer service and fair business ethics. All and all a great experience! Definitely will be back next time a mechanic is needed!

I needed a smog certification. Friendly fast service! I will definitely take my car there whenever I need any smog check service. Even offered me a bottle of cold water while I waited. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Thanks guys!! read more

BJ's Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Came in with a Check Engine light. I knew the code and provided it during checkout. The husband/wife owner team is great at communicating the status of the repair and if any additional work is needed. Will come back the next time I have an issue with any of my vehicles. read more

A little hidden but highly recommended. Fixed quick and fair cost. read more

I have a pet peeve: businesses that don't respond to potential customers e-mailing them for more information! I have e-mailed over 10 businesses over the last few years and have never received a response. So imagine my surprise when BJ's Automotive responded within 15 minutes! They gave me a very reasonable quote for a 60,000 mile checkup and were flexible with scheduling. I also told them I needed the car by a specific time that afternoon and they have it ready 2 hours early. A pleasure to deal with and I will be back! read more

I have taken my Jeep Grand Cherokee to BJ's a few times during the last year. The team worked diligently and went above and beyond to insure my satisfaction. I cannot say enough good things about them and HIGHLY recommend them! Dr. Mike read more

Bjs is a great honest automotive. I use to deliver product to this place a few years back, I really like everyone who works there. The receptionist is crazy nice and always happy. My car always seems happy when I leave so I keep coming back. read more

These guys are great. They are down y To earth guys, will look into your car troubles before you come in and they're reasonable in price, yet flexible with shedules. Our new mechamics read more

The best!! They figured out my car had a recall and then sent me to a dealership where it could be fixed for free and treated my car wonderfully. My family has a new auto shop read more

'm taking a star off for what I'll explain later. BJ's has kept my 21 year-old truck running like new. I honestly can't say enough about how good their work is. Unfortunately, there are two things that I have to take issue with. The first is that they charge a diagnostic fee, then don't take it off if they do the work. This is the only repair shop I've ever encountered that does that. Usually, if they do the work, the diagnostic fee will be absorbed into the bill. The other thing is this: I took my truck in and spent over $3700 on a series of repairs, but while it was in their possession, one of the running boards on the side of the truck got bent. They fixed it, but asked me to pay for half of the repair, for a problem that was created when they had it. I have spent upwards of $5500 in that repair shop, so it's not like they haven't made money from me. read more

These guys are great! I have a 16 year old vehicle and my starter went out. They had to order the part in but finished the job same day. Car sounded brand new when I fired it up (2002 gmc envoy). They even gave me a complimentary quick fix on a non related issue on a follow up visit. I've been looking for a trustworthy mechanic ever since I moved back to Simi and these are the guys! Thank you Brad and Nate for taking care of my old rust bucket. read more

Brad and Sue are amazing! We have been taking our cars here for over 10 years and we will never go anywhere else.

Honest, affordable and high quality. Brad and his crew treat me great every time. I appreciate their attention to detail. They also get to car quickly and I am up and back on the road in no time at all. Thanks again for the quality job. read more

I needed my air conditioner in my Sienna since I was on my way home to Arizona from Sacramento. They were so nice and got me in right away. Kids and I were so happy. Great place read more

Very professional, friendly, and upfront. No hidden costs or surprises, and the cost was actually a little lower than they quoted! Definitely coming back! read more

5 star! This place is classy, they take care of you. Let me start by saying I don't take my prize Camaro to anybody, i do 99% of the work myself and i don't trust repair shops as far as I can throw em. I did a ton of research on BJs auto business, they were long tenured in the community, family owned and operated and the yelp reviews of course, were top notch. They made me feel very comfortable. I had an AC problem that needed full diagnostic on and Sue (one of the owners) assured me I would be taken care of. So much so, she put her Husband Brad directly on the job. She told me she was honored to have my car in the shop and she really made me as comfortable as I could be. After pacing the floor for about an hour Brad brought my car out with ice cold AC and I knew the job was done right and more importantly I felt as though I didn't have the curtain pulled over my eyes with dishonesty. Build your business with integrity like this place and you will have a customer like me as long as I'm in town.....A+ read more

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I think Yelp wants me to stop writing all these positive reviews as they made it quite difficult to find the "update" button this time. Because terrible things seem to happen in threes, I was laid off right around the same time my Honda had been acting a bit odd in the cold weather. I brought the car into BJ's bracing for what could be significant repairs. They looked it over, ran the codes, determined it was just being a little weird in the cold weather, fixed the radio that hadn't worked in months, and returned a lost $20 bill they found in the car. This is easily the finest business I have ever encountered. I trust them completely and am so grateful that I found BJ's. read more

The Car was making some noise and my AC wasn't working. BJ's worked the car up and fixed it good as new. A day turn around as well. These guys are great. I will definitely be back for any other automotive services I need. Sue is very kind, love her! read more

4 year customer. We take all of our cars there. I trust Brad and Sue's assessment of, and work performed on, all of our vehicles. Their work is superb. They work hard to get my car in the shop if scheduling is tight. You have to feel good about where you drop your car off and that I do. As any good mechanic and business owner will do; they'll also let you know what other items are in need of or will soon need repair. The great part is that they are low pressure about it-I know of other mechanics that will say nothing about other items needing repair. They are a very personable business (compared to the gigantic auto chains). Support them. Keep the money in Simi Valley's local businesses-especially upstanding ones such as this, plus, Brad's kinda funny. Well, he thinks he's funny; we'll just let him go on thinking we think he's funny. I'm a lifer with these guys. Support them and refer them to your friends. read more

They do not BS you, or take advantage. Saved me a lot of money from the dealership who was trying to rip me off with repairs that were not needed. Will be going to these guys for now on. read more

I love BJ's Automotive. I found them through AAA and I'm so happy. They're reasonably priced and do great work. I'll keep bringing all my cars back here whenever I need service. read more