Willie the owner was very knowledgeable about repairing classic cars. He's worked on them for 40 plus years! It's hard to find a classic car mechanic! He fixed the electrical problem on my 73 mustang and now it runs great! I highly recommend Brea Auto Repair to anyone who needs a quality and affordable mechanic to take care of their classic or modern vehicles. Thanks, Willie! 73 Stang read more

I have been taking my cars to Brea Auto Repair for approx. 12 years; including a 2006 Bentley Continental GT W12 Mulliner Edition and a 2006 Mercedes CLK350 (convertible). These older vehicles have required more maintenance/service as they've aged over the years. Bentley work has included starter motor replacement, twin turbo replacement (both), radiator, and the required and scheduled oil-filter maintenance. Spark plugs, etc on the longer intervals have been performed as per manual instructions. Likewise, the CLK350 has been maintained and serviced meticulously over the years as scheduled. Not only are the vehicle service visits far lower costs than from their respective dealers, but lower overall then competing qualified auto mechanic shops---- but the trust I have with the mechanics at Brea Auto Repair is not equal, as they are more than qualified to service these cars. I rarely rate any business a 5/5 but this is the one exception I will make. I highly recommend this vehicle repair facility to meet and exceed anyone's expectations. read more

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Willie is not honest and does not know what he is doing with luxury vehicles. I took my Range Rover to him and he did not fix it correctly. He fixed something that did not need to be fixed. Took it back to him he fixed a second problem and stated it was two different leaks. I received the car back and it was still leaking. I had to take it to the Range Rover dealer to get it fixed correctly. He is good with old cars and cars such as Honda, Nissan, ford etc.... Do not take your BMW, Mercedes,Range Rover. He will tell you he is certified for BMW, he is back in the 80's and 90's. He needs to go back and learn the new advanced technology. Beware.. of Willie he is old and needs to retire. He is tired and lacks knowledge read more

I needed my AC fixed in my car. Great service at a great price. He communicated concisely and fairly. Highly recommend him.

This guy is the best! Explained everything to me after I said I was an engineering student and only charged for the goodies.

Honest owner good mechanics highly recommended this is the only shop I have used because I know will get the job done

Ruben is the best! I trust him 100% with my car. He really loves his job and goes out of his way to help.

5star,highly recommend it Reuben owner is awesome.He is a master for mbz repair.I have never come across such an excellent and experienced mechanic. read more

Good quality work. Experienced staff. I would highly recommend this mechanic. Don't be afraid of the mess at their business.

Best service ever. I came in to get my car quote to fix my side mirror and Rubik offered to diagnose my car without charging me. Honest service provided by Rubik I would definitely come back. Fix with with quality and care. Highly recommend Brea Auto Repair. read more

I've been taking all my cars here for years and Ruben always knows what the issue is and always does it cheapest, I shop around a lot. He's very well versed in european cars as well, and even when I think it's going to be expensive, it's extremely reasonable. read more

Brea Auto Repair - The work he does on my exotic is amazing, and he never overcharges me for it. - Auto Repair Near Me - Brea, California

Remember the days when you had a car mechanic who looked out for you and h could rely on that they would be fair and reasonable? Go to Brea Auto. I'm so thankful for them. They always take care of me and my two Toyotas. They are reassuring and don't try to do more than what needs to be! Thank you!!!! read more

Ramon and his crew are great. We've been going there for YEARS. Fair prices, great work, especially on my 16 year old Pontiac G6 and 18 year old Ford Ranger. read more

Ruben sold me a car for $8000 because we didn't know better. He said the car was in great condition but it has a ton of problems and I can only get $1500 for it if I sell it. He did not install my alternator properly, causing my car to constantly overheat. This place is not trustworthy. They will make you think they are but they care about money and flirting with customers. That's it. read more

So sorry, but Doug is not up to par any longer. he spends most of his day playing computer games and smoking at his desk; you feel like you're bothering him if you come in for business. his most experienced mechanic is not physically able to bend and kneel as of recent, so no one could repair my car. What a sad shame and waste. read more

Brea Auto Repair - Not a good fit for major repairs. - Auto Repair Near Me - Brea, California

Reuben was fantastic: transparent, straightforward and very kind. Took a potential-purchase vehicle in for inspection and he was so thorough. Extremely helpful! And very fair price. Ty Reuben! read more

Reuben cares about his customers! I always take my vehicle there. Great service and value.

Brea Auto is the absolute best place ever! Here I found I found experienced and knowledgeable mechanics that have worked on 1965 and older vehicles. Kevin helped identify the safety issues and was patience to explain any questions. His knowledge helped provide more options. Today with the direct help of Brea Auto, I can drive my 1965 Chevy Surburban Carry-All K10, with confidence and safety. Before taking it here, the vehicle would be hard to start, flood easy, unsafe fuel lines/filters. (This was even after having other mechanics help bring it back to life.) Today, the Chevy still runs great! The side steps Doug and Denny made have a clean awesome look. The side steps make it easy to get it and out of the truck. With the help of Kevin, he was able to help identify future problems and help me learn to keep the vehicle maintained without breaking my budget. It is fun to drive now! If it was not for Brea Auto, the Chevy would still be back sitting in some storage-rusting away. Thanks Brea Auto! read more

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Never go anywhere else but here to get work done or a second opinion. My family has gone here for years but I never have. The dealer told me my truck needed 8.8k in repairs to fix a "time cover leak and ball joint replacements" on a 2016 Tacoma. I took it to brea auto repair for a second opinion and learned the dealerships are full of scumbags. Ruben from brea auto repair lifted my hood, and walked me through why my truck is 100% fine and I have nothing to worry about for another 150k miles. Then we went inside and showed me YouTube videos of exactly what he was referring to, when, why, and how he would fix the timing cover leak when it was time to do so. And best of all, they didn't even charge me which was shocking. Brea auto repair is very honest, full of integrity, and has your best interest in mind. read more

These guys do great work! My brakes were really messed up and my car was shaking. These guys got it all fixed in 1 day and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them! read more

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I have been taking my family cars to these guys for years. I was worried when I heard the business had new ownership but do not worry - Ruben will take care of you - he is very knowledgeable on domestics and imports - we take our Honda's and Chevy's and they always do the job right the first time and for a reasonable price. read more

Great, friendly service and staff. Took my truck in to look at check engine light and he diagnosed it. Cleaned up terminals for free and told me to drive around for a few weeks to see if problem came back and to bring back if problem popped up again. read more

While at a clients home my car decided not to start. Being unfamiliar with the bread area I am immediately search yelp for a local automotive repair shop and Brea auto repair came up with great reviews. I called and spoke to Doug Who gave me an approximate estimate, I then had a tow truck take my vehicle over to him in the morning. He guarantee that my car would be done by that afternoon which it was. I can't say enough about him and his staff: everybody was very friendly and the repair cost was very reasonable. read more

Thank you Ruben and Jeff for running such an honest and comprehensive shop. This is the 3rd time that they have serviced our daughters Honda. First time was seriously destroyed brakes (self inflicted), second was for air conditioning, and the latest was for a road hazard event. They are always concerned about her safety. They get her in right away, explain everything, and fix it right the first time. We have never felt that there was an upsell or ridiculous charges. Our daughter no longer lives in Brea but Brea Auto Repair is worth the extra drive or the extra cost to get towed to Ruben and Jeff to work their magic and give us Nor Cal parents peace of mind that someone else is concerned about her safety. Cant recommend them enough!! read more

As a woman it's hard to find a good repair shop that can be trusted. Doug at Brea Auto Repair is one of the most honest guys I've come across. He always gets to the root of the problem with my car quickly and his prices are very reasonable. I would with good conscience recommend his shop to any of my friends and family. read more

Brea Auto Repair - Here's one of my cars he's worked on several times. Thanks Doug for making sure she runs quick and smooth! - Auto Repair Near Me - Brea, California

My Excursion threw a code and started running like a 3 pack a day smoker. I was nearby, and always heard good things about this place, and it was Saturday, so I popped in. They ran the code right away, which said at least one of the plug coils were bad (hazard of driving an Excursion). Too busy to get it done in just a few hours, so I brought it back during the week. They ended up replacing 3 of them, at a cost of almost $600. I will admit, I have not compared this price, but it felt high. Especially since it took several days to fix, which i had to constantly call and badger them about. Would have preferred them to be more proactive in communicating with me. Then I could have accepted the price a bit easier. That said, the car runs great. They didn't try to upsell me things I didn't need, and they are nice people. read more

This place is fantastic! You know I've dealt with mechanics and shops that always want to do more to make more money. This place is honest I really appreciate Jeff I called him told him the problem he called around for the part called me back gave me a quote and didn't charge allot for the labor I'm honestly really happy with the work performed here. This place is an honest mechanic shop and will definitely be back to them!! Thank you Jeff read more

I brought a new mini Cooper I was interested in buying from a dealer to have it checked for mechanical issues Ruben helped me he was very polite and very knowledgeable on mini coopers and look for the full check out came to about 30 bucks very affordable it wasn't so far away I would go home and have my vehicle serviced they're highly recommended read more

Very very honest polite and professional people. I recommend this place to EVERYONE. Went in to a leak and were able to fix it right away promptly and affordably. Kindest auto shop I've ever been to. Honesty and integrity! read more

I was having problems with my car, might I add it's only a 2014 so it really shouldn't be having problems. They were super helpful and kind. They fixed my car within a few hours and it was running just fine. Definitely recommend. read more

I can't believe so many people love this place, my grandparents have been long time customers and they get extremely high prices every time also after our vehicles are done being repaired suddenly something will break or go wrong sending the car right back in. They will have our vehicles for 7 days or more and every time i can recall in all the many years our family has loyally used brea auto, there will be another problem right away. This last time we got our truck back and paid over $700 for a side view mirror ($98parts/$80labor), and a control arm to be replaced. I am very unhappy with the quality of work and the high prices. The first day we had the truck back it stalled on us several times for some reason. Last year we needed the fuel pump replaced and it went back 3 times for that they supposdely replaced the pump two different times for over $1000 and the first time it went for the pump it went back the following day because it was stalling and doing the same things as it did before it was "replaced" Doug claimed it had a "defective wire" so it was in the shop for another week to have pump replaced again and to this day it still stalls out from time to time because of the fuel pump....On top of it all after they "fixed" the fuel pump we got it back and the gas gauge is not working properly and when turning left you have to manually turn the blinker off it no longer clicks off after making your turn. I can go on and on with nightmare experiences from Brea Auto and Doug. Every review I've read for this place people had the car they took in back by the end of the day my family has never once had a vehicle in and out like that no matter what it was in for the minimum id say would be 3-4 days its usually over 7 days that they will have our truck or car. I believe some people get the quality they are capable of but my grandparents are longtime loyal customers and no matter the length of time it takes to repair and no matter the price they pay it and believe they are getting a good price because doug told them he'd give a good price. I have gotten quotes and called around and spoke to friends about mechanics they use and everyone I've spoke to quotes me lower than what we paid at brea auto Doug has repeatedly taken advantage of my grandparents for years with multiple vehicles he knows they have the money to pay and he knows they trust him so i have seen this happen first hand on many occasions and it sucks to see this man rip such trusting good people such as my grandparents and i just hope he isn't doing this to other seniors but i am sure he is. Doug sucks and hell rip your grandparents off in a heartbeat. The guy who had an iPad stolen from his car that was left parked on the street unlocked i feel for you and i hope you don't go back to doug, and i also would not doubt if someone from brea auto stole the iPad and by leaving the car unlocked was a good way to cover they're asses on that. BE CAREFUL AND IF YOU THINK THEY ARE GIVING YOU A GOOD PRICE MAKE SURE AND CALL ANOTHER PLACE AND FIND OUT, ALSO ASK FOR YOUR PARTS THEY REPLACE BACK AT THE TIME OF PICK UP SO YOU CAN SEE WITH YOUR OWN EYES THAT THE PART WAS BAD GOOD LUCK! read more

They gave me a great price on their work and they did a great job. They were very honest and up-front about the costs. I highly recommend these mechanics!!! read more

These guys are some great Mechanics. They are super sweet and honset. They made me feel comfortable when they explainded how they would fix my car and what parts they were going to use. My car was also ready when they said it was going to be and they did not over charge me. I will defanitley go back to them. Great bunch of guys! read more

Took a Mazda CX7 in to have the airconditioner repared. Jeff was very cordial at checkin and Ruben did a fantastic job repair the AC; works like a charm. Would definitely recommend this shop. read more

Save your money the mechanic Chris changed my top end of car two weeks later my car left me in San Diego area and he said it wasn't his fault bs don't come unless you like getting f@$#% read more

Had my car towed here after it failed to turn over (long time coming). While this would normally be a job I'd tackle first, I was at work and figured I couldn't be without a car. When the car got there, it started fine, but Doug still recommended a starter replacement based on his experience and research. First sign of honesty. I could have done this for parts cost and 30 minutes, but I figured I'd have them do it and not risk getting stuck if it decided not to start again before I could get to it. Doug quoted me a max price and ended up coming in under it. He used good quality parts and got it done before the end of the day. I will be going there again if I ever need anything. read more

I had my fuel pump put in here. The owner is very personable and inclusive in the process of getting my car repaired.he went the extra mile in getting a matching strainer for my fuel pump part I brought to have installed.I plan to return as he appears to be a good honest mechanic. read more

Drew was AWESOME!! Fast, courteous and a great guy! Thanks Drew you help make AAA the service that it is!

Not the same anymore! We dealt with Roobik? I believe is his name. Told us what he felt was wrong with the vehicle, despite the vehicle no longer being symptomatic. Quoted us over $800 for a part and labor, we decided to ask another shop to look and they explained to us what had caused the temporary issue and ended up not needing to be worked on. Also quoted $300 less than Brea Auto if he was to do the work which he recommended not doing. Found my new mechanic. Place is not the same without Doug. Roobik even offered to buy the vehicle as he knew of a buyer out of the blue. Really odd and Shady! They are losing a long time customer. Just avoid. read more

This guys are so full of it save your money by not going to this place when you have this guys do anything on your car they make it to be a big deal to charge you arm and a lag the 30 dollars part and one hour labor time I was charged 700 dollars for most shops charge 100 up to 120 at the most this guys got me for 700 dollars stay a way from them they need to be a shame of them self taking advantage of people like that no deferent than taking money by robbery at least you know robber is robbing you this guys do it with a smile and thank you for over charging you read more