I have been taking our family cars to Blu for many years, have always been satisfied with their work. Blu's staff are always friendly and attentive. Whenever I'm asked for recommendations for auto shops Blu is my go-to. read more

They did something to my vehicle and it wasn't the same after. It could have been an off day for me but I don't take chances like that. read more

I got a quote for an oil change and CVT transmission fluid change for my 2022 Subaru Forester from Blu Automotive through Yelp. Their price was fair and customer service was awesome so I decided to take my car to their shop. They did not disappoint--I totally recommend folks to check out this shop if you need any services done on your car! read more

I'm very disappointed with the service I received. I chose this shop based on their 5-star reviews, but my experience did not reflect that at all. It took nearly a week for them to even get back to me with a diagnosis, which in hindsight should have been a warning sign. They eventually told me what the issue was and quoted me over $1,000 for the repair. I agreed and signed the contract, trusting their assessment. After getting my car back, everything seemed fine--until less than a week later when the check engine light came back on. I contacted the shop and brought the car back in, only to be told it was now a completely different problem. That doesn't sit right with me. When I brought my car in initially, I expected a thorough and accurate diagnosis of all issues, not something piecemeal that leads to more problems right away. I've taken cars to other mechanics before and have never experienced anything like this. It feels like the original issue may not have been properly diagnosed, and now I'm left questioning the quality and reliability of their work. I would not recommend this shop based on my experience. read more

I think this was actually my second time here and the service has been great. I came in and told them what I needed done and got a quick and very reasonable estimate of the cost. They even took care of a small issue the car had without raising the estimate total. They even gave me a AAA discount when I showed my card. The staff up front were very helpful and nice and let me as soon as the car was ready for pickup. Thank you all. read more

Blu Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Harbor City, California

$1700 FOR DIAGNOSTIC not REPAIR? I had really good experiences there until I wanted my ABS looked at. The Anti-lock breaking system light was on ...after the tire light was on ...after a tire replacement by another company They wound up being unable to fix the tire light or they didn't look very hard when I replaced another tire with them. They said they wanted $1700 for the diagnostic... because they needed to take apart the entire system to find what's wrong My car is nearly 20 years old. I understand expensive repairs at this point - - so long as they don't come up to 20% of a year's worth of car payments. I had an axle replaced by them. But Claude and ChatGPT are telling me this diagnostic should be $100-$200 max (All they're really doing is collecting online data quickly.)And the most expensive repair is about projected to be 800 bucks. But I'm reading that a sensor that needs cleaning could be all that that's wrong. They are so nice here. They seem so professional. But this was so way out of line. I don't know what to say. And believe me I clarified several times with several people that they just wanted $1700 for the diagnostic - - and that was not gonna be taken off the repair. I just feel like I need to warn people that I had to move on. I almost feel like the good service I had there before was a trick. I was so disappointed. I thought I'd find my "home" garage. I am a single female. And I approved this message. read more

Been meaning to write this review for a while, but my boyfriend and I LOVE this shop. Truly above and beyond service, and workers who will remember you and work with your needs in mind first. They are very honest and thorough in their assessments- you don't ever feel talked down to or like it's a scammy situation. The pricing is very reasonable considering the quality of work they do. We've worked with them for about 2 years now, and this will be our shop for as long as we live in the area! read more

I am genuinely impressed with the service and workmanship I witnessed here! I used to go to a different korean auto service shop in gardena that my parents recommended, but I did not really feel comfortable, and different things would break down right after fixing my car. So I decided to find another place with good yelp reviews, closer to my house, and boy am I glad that I decided to come here. The moment I (petite asian woman who look fairly young for now) walked in there, Marvin welcomed me in a very friendly and respectful way, and I immediately felt comfortable. He then explained the whole process calmly that was easy to understand. Gave me thorough explanation for what was wrong with my car. They even emailed out pdf with more details including pictures (see attached photo), as well as itemized quote for each equipment/labor service, which were extremely helpful and absolutely reasonable. Cost about $1500 total for all new windshield wipers, washer fluid reservoir, control arms with ball joints, tire alignment, with labor fee and tax included. They gave me ample time to decide whether to proceed with the work, and I never felt rushed. I was able to pick up my car at the time they had initially promised, and everything was done in a complete manner without anything missing. I am so satisfied, I already told my friends about this place, and will definitely be coming back for my routine service check ups in the future! read more

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The guys at Blu were awesome. They were super informative and very kind. They performed my alingment with care & I'd reccomend them to anyone. read more

I requested to get the starter replaced and then the radiator was leaking and the gasket valve was not there so asked them to do it too. They did an excellent job and at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Blu automotive as very reliable. read more

Located off PCH in Harbor City. Staff here is excellent and Marvin was awesome and helpful and very professional. Came here cause my AC was not blowing cold air. They inspected and dud what needed to be done. One of the cool things is they text you the progress of the service with pics and or videos. Also got 10% off for checking in. Quite can't yet comment on costs of service since mine was one specific issue and although it did seem expensive but i do understand cause of the labor costs. Overall had a good experience and recommend this place for service. read more

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Went in to service steering control system and they did a really good job and done earlier than expected.

I finally found trustworthy mechanics! That sentence shouldn't be an oxymoron but for many people it is, coz some auto shops are awful. Not Blu and their whole team. Luis was my main contact but everyone there were so helpful. I appreciate the updates and videos they sent while working on my car and that they guarantee their work. The free rental car also helped. Happy I finally found my go-to shop. read more

I ask for estimate to install a thermostat and they replied we will charge you $488 for consultation. WTH? I don't need a consultation.

I highly recommend Blu Automotive! Whenever I find a fair and honest mechanic or automotive shop, I feel like I won the lottery! That's how I'm feeling after taking my car to Blu Automotive! I am a happy customer! Customer service is great! I was promptly greeted as I walked through the door. The mechanic was able to diagnose and service my car quickly and at a fair price while I waited. Thanks so much Blu Automotive for servicing my a/c. It gets super cold! read more

Thank you to Brian and the whole Blu Automotive team! I bring all my family's cars to Blu. From standard maintenance to the most complex repairs they are the best! They deliver high quality service backed by warranties. I am always confident knowing I leave in a reliable vehicle once Blu has service it. The team at Blu automotive is absolutely amazing they have gone above and beyond any other shop I have been at. Work is delivered with high quality at affordable cost, diagnostics are performed with quality beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Blu Automotive, the one stop shop for all your car needs. Top notch customer service! read more

Excellent communication! They send you a link that includes videos of your whole entire diagnostic with detailed descriptions. Very good care with your vehicle. Would recommend this business. read more

nice and quick A/C recharge.Professional and reasonable price. Friendly staff. Highly recommend Blu Automotive.

Everything!! Total customer service, they kept me abrest of everything, from the status & quote adter the test drive as well what wwmas duvuges in my quote from the dealership. I am so impressed with the 1st class service. I even got sick & they held the car for me!! Vruan was my service rep who kept me abreast of all the work, day by day as welk as needed upgrates. Didn't feel pressured or anything!! I highly recommend this company & their total professionalism. All personnel were Wonderful!! I recommend Brian to get you started & to get your appointment set so that your vehicle won't just sit there. They work with & for you!! Did i tell you that they work on Hybrid's at 1/3rd the price of a dealership. Yep, they work on Asian cars!!! read more

Gave all the information I needed to make a decision.Excellent service. Finished within time and estimate provided.

I've only been here twice, but they seem to be very truthful and honest. They keep you up to date. I recommend this place.

everyone was really friendly! just had my rear breaks service! and their prices are really reasonable!

Only folks in South Bay that I would trust with my Beemers. they always do a great job, any time I need anything from routine maintenance to repairs I bring it here. They always go above and beyond for their customers, even giving me complimentary rides in the past when I was in a pinch. read more

Something was dragging under the car. I found Blu Automotive on here. It was close so we stopped there without an appointment. The guys at the front counter were friendly and welcoming. They checked the car and found that a part of the car had come loose. They removed the part and are going to order a replacement for the damaged piece right away. Then we can schedule an appointment to have the new part installed. We were in and out in about 30 minutes. The best thing is that helped us at no cost. I highly recommend this shop. Excellent service. Clean and comfortable waiting area. Knowledgeable staff. read more

Great service, service was done very quickly and I was kept up to date throughout the whole process. Thank you

Turn around to tell you what is wrong with a car should not be over a week after drop off. They should just tell you to drop it off on this day and we can be done within this time frame. Not drop it off and we will tell you in a week. read more

This is probably the best auto shop I've been to! The customer service was amazing and welcoming. They helped me right away and I was out of there within 30 minutes. They do NOT over price. I was very happy with the cost and I even got 10% with my triple A card. I have my break fluid flushed and it feels so much better I will definitely be back for all future services! read more

Blu Automotive - My before and after of my break fluid. The before is on the left. - Auto Repair Near Me - Harbor City, California

Great service. Customer service was great and fast! I feel like I definitely got my moneys worth!

Thank you so so much for everyone who's at Blu Automotive. They are the nicest and kindest who could fix my car problem within a day.

My car was overheating. I made an appointment online and they called me right away to get my car in the shop. Luis was great by explaining to me what was going to happened and what to expect. Long story short Luis and his team started working on my car right away and gave me the diagnosis right away . He recommended a few things and he make sure my car was 100% diagnosed before any recommendations. I have an extended warranty for my car so he also called my insurance to cover some of the cost for some of my car issues . I end up getting an oil change as well and didn't do a couple of the recommendations Luis gave me since I didn't have the money but I will make sure I come back to him to get all this done. Thank you Luis and blue automotive for the world class service and having my car ready as fast as you did. I am definitely bringing all my family here for any car issues . By the way my son and daughter get their oil change here as well and they are 100% satisfied. The best of the best no doubt read more

The service here was amazing, starting from the front desk employees to the mechanics. They took a bunch of photos so I could see what needed to be fixed, which increased my confidence in them. I just got an oil change, but I'll be back. Thanks Blu! read more

I've been coming here for a long time and there is no place I rather go. Everyone is professional and honest with the car repair needs. It's clean and the bathrooms are clean so if you need to wait. And the value! I trust these guys with my car. How many people can say that about their mechanic? We take all the family cars here. read more

Tremendous Service with integrity! I had issues with my son's car after accident. Major steering damage. Blu quoted us $2K-$2.5K. After working on car, using some used parts (that i authorized), and realizing I didn't need to replace a particular part, only charged me $1.4K. How many auto shops would be this honest? Also, gave me a veteran's discount. Lastly, their care and communication raised the bar for other automotive shops. Blu is now my goto shop for my family. read more

My experience with BLU AUTOMOTIVE. Not too long ago, I considered buying a new car. At the time, the country along with the auto industry were preparing for a transition from polluting gasoline combustion engines to the electric cars/hybrids. Also, advanced technology came to new cars making them safer to drive. But that all changed when Donald Trump became president of the United States. So, I abandoned my new car search and returned to Plan A: Making my 1995 Nisson Sentra outlast me to avoid a car payment in retirement. I'd already run the numbers and found this goal feasible. All I needed to do was to find a reputable local auto repair company with talented mechanics that had figured out how to repair autos at a reasonable price. The latter seemed daunting. Then, I found BLU AUTOMOTIVE in Harbor City. The first time I took my car to them, they did what they said they'd do, delivered on time, and within my budget (and their estimate). Clean shop, nice people. Then, came my second visit. I had a list of big and small things that needed doing. But I had to be realistic and decided to ask them to bid on just a couple of things, but I still shared my overall list. My plan was not to turn my 30-year-old car into a new vehicle, but to do what's realistic to maintain the car while protecting my investment and safety. I reviewed all this with a kind and knowledgeable gentleman named Marvin Bolanos. It's always a challenge to decide what's important to do and what I can let slide for a while--the repair shop can help with this or just do the minimum. Marvin listened carefully, gave me an estimate and said he'd investigate the other things on my list. Parts are often a problem with old cars and I'd had my share of issues with Nisson (kept mailing me repair promotions, but couldn't deliver because they no longer made a part I needed and/or knew where to find it, but were afraid that working on an old car might be risky if in the process they broke a part they could not find). Marvin, on the other hand, said he'd research it and found what I needed. I also had them do a multi-point assessment of the vehicle to make sure I was paying attention to the right things. The item at the top of my list was not very practical, but I felt I needed to occasionally splurge to maintain my interest in the car. So, besides changing oil and rotating tires I'd have them fix my long ignored broken air conditioning system so I could breeze through summer. Marvin stayed within my budget, fixed my AC, and handled the regular maintenance. However, without further discussion, he also fixed some of the little things on my list, as well as some things that were not on my list. You know, the irritating stuff. The weather stripping on the driver's side door was hanging off it. He glued it back on. The plastic part of the door that holds the electric window controls and door-lock switch was coming lose and I hadn't figured how to secure them. But Marvin knew how and fixed it. And it didn't stop there. It seemed that as he serviced my vehicle, if he came across something that he could fix, he took the time to do it. What a treat it was to find these little things fixed as I drove home. It made me feel like the trust I'd placed in them to do a good repair job, on-time and within budget was well placed. And the quality of their service remained consistent with my previous visit. To my great surprise and appreciation, I believe I've found the repair shop that will help me avoid a new car payment in retirement. A reliable partner in achieving my goal. So rare. Thank you so much Marven and BLU AUTOMOTIVE. Always know that I appreciate you. Sincerely, Frank Warner read more

This is an amazing place to take your car. No up selling, provided a quote and that was exactly the price I paid, and my car was very happy! All services requested were done with professionalism and the give you a detailed explanation of your multi point inspection along with any recommendations. I will be bringing Lexi here for her maintenance for as long as I can! read more

I didn't get to use this company's services, but I did call a few times regarding PPI services. I just want to say that the gentleman who answered the phone was very helpful and patient (I'm sure I bugged him after calling so much!). Those interactions alone let me know this business is serious about customer service and I will definitely recommend them to anyone in the area. read more

Looking for a dependable mechanic is so hard, especially being a female. My car started doing a weird shaky thing, and hesitated when I pushed on the gas. I was told the day before from another auto shop, that the shaking and low power was transmission-related, but having had my transmission replaced 3.5yrs ago, that just didn't sound right. I did a yelp search and found Blu Automotive near my job. I pulled up, parked, entered the lobby and was greeted by Marvin. He was very friendly, very professional and all my worries faded away almost instantly. I asked him to look at the check engine codes... and he explained what a diagnostic check would entail. I agreed on the price and caught an Uber back to work. I received the diagnostic report via e-mail and Marvin called to explain their findings. I agreed on the costs and the work was done same-day. I'm extremely satisfied with the work and service. My car runs and feels great!! Will definitely be back again! 10/10 Recommend read more

Blu Automotive - Diagnostic Report - Auto Repair Near Me - Harbor City, California

These guys are the biggest scammers in the business,They will charge you more then the dealer and make up problems with your car that aren't even there , they tried charging me 2000 dollars for replacing brake drums and brake pads , they also told me my axles are bad and tried charging me 2200 to replace them there is also a lot mare that I'm not mentioning but please for the sake of your money and dignity stay away from these complete and utter scammers. read more

Super honest and high-quality, affordable service. I go out of my way to go to this shop because I trust the service reps. I also like that they take thorough pictures and videos when doing diagnostics. Great place! read more

I highly recommend Blu Automative . The staff were all very nice n professional . 　Special mention to Danny , Bryan n Luis .. I called n scheduled a Wheel Alignment at 8:06 am n worked on it n they were done by 9:08 am as promised .. this a hidden gem in Harbor City .. honest n has a nice waiting area inside ... thumbs up for Blu Authomotive.. read more