Was a walk in at around 12:45 today and Jorge was able to accommodate me immediately for an oil change and inspection. Friendly guy, who immediately mentioned my low mileage. We talked longevity of the car, and he got it up in a bay quickly. Inspected my tires, and breaks. He pulled out a chair for me! This is a two bay mechanic shop that's just him and another guy. He pulled out a chair and put it on full line of sight of the bay. I've never had a mechanic do that before!! When he pulled my cabin filter, he did it in front of me to show me how dirty it was. No bait and switch, no upsell. No bullshit. read more

We thought my husband needed a new alternator so I called and spoke with George who was super friendly and quoted me a very reasonable price. We brought it in the next day, it did end up also needing a new steering rack and pinion but George filled us in on everything every step of the way and even helped us find a refurbished part to save a little on the total price. He was super fast fixing it and we got the truck back in perfect working condition without any hiccups! We were very pleased with the communication and how fast everything was finished, we'll definitely bring future cars here for any repairs we need! read more

BEWARE THEY OVER CHARGE AND ARE SCAMMERS WITH BAD ATTITUDES I was asking questions on what they had to do because my buddy is a technician that's works and Dodge . So I know what has to be taken off and how long the job takes . So the fellow that answered was saying it's a 4 hours job so I asked him what he has to do , so he started to get rude . I asked him don't you have to take off 6 screws that hold the water pump in place and 2 screws that hold the thermostat in place . And he started laughing told me I was a waste of time . That's no way to treat a customer first of all and if I was wrong he could've been professional about it and explained to me the process . BTW my buddy that's a technician at dodge says it's 200 fix if they bring the part which I have my part . So they're just scamming and over charging !!!! read more

George has always come thru with me! Excellent work! Best case is to call before you visit.

Exceptional service. Fast turn around. Great prices. George is reliable, honest and I can always call him if I have questions in which he will always respond with such a positive disposition. I referred my son to go there with his 1st car Bc I know we can trust California Auto. Thanks again George for handlin' my ride the other day read more

California Auto Repair - Two thumbs up for George & California Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Excellent service. Prompt, 20 minute oil change. Great price and convenient location!

My car needed some repairs to pass smog and these guys got me fixed up and able to register my car when other mechanics were saying I needed to go to a dealership. They saved me a lot from avoiding having to buy parts from a dealer and they did it quick and were super helpful. They also let me know which problems needed immediate attention and which could wait rather than trying to upsell everything. Highly recommend. read more

Unprofessional as a business. Two mechanics decided it would be okay to leave their place of business to HARRASS my fiance about parking in one of "their" parking spaces. The words used were "bitch" and "cunt" by them because obviously that's the only words that came to mind when trying to gaslight people. Fun fact, there are no reserved parking signs for their shop and they share a giant lot with a bunch of businesses. People that are entitled to act like this need a wake up call. With that being said ill see yall real soon. read more

The best mechanic around. He takes photos of what they see, which has gained my trust and respect. Unparalleled professionalism.

I visited this repair shop because my shocks blew out on my Kia Forte and the owner Jorge was very nice and helpful and after I got several quotes and he was also very fair priced. I would recommend this place to all of my friends and family. read more

Highly recommend - I came in from Temecula and my oil light came on. My friend Stefany sent me to George - he got me in right away - even noticed my brake light was out and fixed that for me too. I was in and out in under and hour. I would drive back from Temecula to use their services again and told my mom to start using them from now on. read more

J and Jorge are best in Los Angeles. Both gentlemen demonstrate the best integrity. J also gave me a wonderful education on brake installation! Been with them 8 years and going!! read more

I am traveling from Colorado driving a 1999 Suburban and the left hand blinker seemed not to be working. I took it in to California Auto Repair and when Jesus looked at it he realized that it wasn't just the bulb that was blown out, but some wires had shorted as well. He 'cleaned it up' -- I watched him do it! and miraculously it worked! I am certain if I had taken it to the dealership or someone else they might have told me I needed a new part. Not only was he professional, he was very nice and explained and showed me what he was doing the entire time. GREAT experience!! read more

I have been coming to California Auto Repair for the last 4 years and have had no issues with the amazing service that has been provided. Jorge has been an honest mechanic unlike others who lie about repairs needed just to make money. His saying has been "if it works, why change it". On top of that, he will warranty his service. Who does that at small shops nowadays? Sure you can go to a dealer and pay 2 to 3x's the cost, or go to California Auto Repair and still get OEM parts or high quality after-market, and same great service. His past experience working as a technician at Toyota dealer, has certainly been proven with his specialized service to my Toyota Sequoia. Strongly recommend him! read more

If you have a newer car that needs standard things and don't mind paying retail, they are ok. But do not expect them to find any issues with your car beyond what you are bringing in your car about. Very busy and do not have time for that. So they are ok if you know what you need and only expect that to be done. Honest, will not rip you off, but I would not think your car has had a thorough check for additional needs by bringing it here. read more

I had an unusual problem with my 2007 Honda & really rely on having my sole vehicle. I live nearby this great shop. The customer service was kind and helpful. The cost was reasonable and my ride has kept rolling smoothly since. I was advised of probable up and coming issues ... but I'm thankful that I have my ride on the road once again. I will return when my Honda needs help again in the future. read more

I'm back for more work on my 1995 BMW 525i. This time it's about time to change the shocks as I've already put 60k on them since I bought the car. And, I bought the car with 56k miles on it already. I'd say they're probably the original shocks from 1995. Thank you Jorge for educating me & showing me the damage-wear-n-tear before quoting me a fair price for the parts and labor. I trust thisguy. read more

I dealt with Jorge and he was so helpful and informative I brought him my car last Thursday and it would not start he told me before he worked on the brakes he would figure out why. He called back the next day and told me the issue he said he would order the part the following Monday, to my surprise that Monday when he called not only had he ordered the part, he was actually finished with the car as well! what a amazing service I will recommend to everyone. read more

This was my go-to mechanic for many years and I recommended him to many other friends. Jorge(George for us English speakers) seems like an honest and reliable mechanic. If you need a ride home after you drop off your car he's always willing to oblige. Never seems to overcharge in fact he tries to find you the best deal on parts and he will even run a check if your "check engine" light co.es on. If you're looking for a good mechanic in the mid Valley, Jorge is your guy. Stay away from the Astro Tire right next door, that place will rip you off big-time! read more

I have been working on a project across the street, and it has been very convenient to drop off my vehicle while I work. I've now taken my truck to Jorge about three times for different issues. The first time he did my brakes, basically fixing what another shop did. My brakes feel like new again. My radiator sprung a pinhole leak about 3 weeks later. They took care of it. Plus he's done a few other minor things. His prices are fair for the work and care he provided. I wish his shop was closer to my house, because he would have a lifetime client. I feel Jorge is honest with his assessment, and passed on a transmission issue with my truck because it's not his specialty. I've recommended Jorge to friends now because I trust him. read more

Brought in my '95 Crown Victoria for a check engine light and some brake work. I drop it off in the morning and they tell me they will give me a call. I wait all day and nothing. Finally I call them but Jorge is out test driving a car and I'm told he will call me as soon as he gets back. Couple more hours and I finally get a call. He tells me my intake has a hole in it and it's sucking in too much air causing the mass air flow sensor to trip. But by now they are closing so my car has to stay overnight. Not the end of the world but would have been nice to have some heads up that this was going to be a multi day process. So the next day I wait a bunch more and after a few calls to them I finally get the ok to pick up my car towards the end of day 2. I pay $220 for the intake repair, some other sensor he replaced, and to sort out the squirrly brakes. As I'm driving off the lot the car dies. Didn't even leave the parking lot. This is a new issue. Never had the car die before taking it to california auto. I figure what the heck it's an old crap car maybe just didn't warm up enough and I leave. Later that night while driving on a major street it dies again and the check engine light comes back on. So back to california auto I go. I drop the old tank off again the next morning and there she stays for 2 whole days and again I have to play phone tag to try and get answers on it. Towards the end of day 2 Jorge calls me and tells me that now the issue is with my EGR or rather the signal from the computer to the EGR itself. But Jorge doesn't have time to work on my car because he is too busy with other cars and tells me to come back on Monday (this was Thursday evening and car had been there since Wednesday morning). So I paid him $220 to not fix my issue (minus whatever the brake work cost which he didn't itemize on the receipt) but add on the new fun bonus of having the car stall out. But he doesn't have time to work on my car because he needs to get busy not fixing other peoples issues and taking their money. I don't know how this place has all 5 star ratings. No thanks california auto. Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me Also the parking lot is super small and there is only 1 parking spot allotted to california auto so I had to deal with being hassled by the butthole tire guys next door to move my car as I tried to talk business. All around terrible experience. In the interest on fairness I will point out that the car has ceased to stall on me since the 2 incidents listed. He did repair the hole in my intake which I guess means work was actually done for my money but didn't fix the issue I had originally gone in for. And I guess the brake work I can't complain about but he stated that the problem stemmed from incorrect installation of the brake pads (I bought this car at an auction so who knows what went on with it before I got it) and all he did was correctly install them the right way so can't imagine too much labor went into that. Maybe 20 minutes tops. read more

California Auto Repair is the only place I will take my car. Jorge is friendly and takes good care of his customers. He and his team go above and beyond to keep my car running smoothly. I actually look forward to visiting California Auto Repair because I know my car is in good hands. Quality work, friendly service and great prices, is there anything better? (Close to the donut shop so no problem waiting for an oil change)! read more

Went in for an oil change and got prompt service for $35.00 without the BS upsell to change my transmission fluid (ala Jiffy Lube).

Jorge is friendly and honest. They didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need and my oil change was done in 15min. A+

My husband and I take our 3 cars to Jorge, and every time we take a vehicle to him, he gives us a call to let us know the problems he finds and how much it is going to cost to fix them. He uses original parts, and his work is guaranteed. We have been going to his shop for about 4 years and will continue going. Our neighbor recommended him, we tried him and now we are happy customers. read more

I had a great experience here! Super friendly service, trustworthy and affordable. Will be back if i need any other repairs.

I highly recommend California Automotive Repair!!! Great honest place of business! We love Jorge and he has been our personal mechanic for 10 years plus. We follow Jorge where ever he goes! He has serviced our cars most of which have been luxury vehicles such as difference Lexus models, Mercedes Benz CLKs, Porsche Cayenne, and Chryslers. Jorge does consistent great work and he is an honest mechanic which is hard to find, especially here in LA!!! read more

I've taken my car here for oil changes, Jorge is always trustworthy and lets me know if there are any other issues seen. Most recently by husbands car died on the freeway and we had it towed over right before closing on a Saturday. By Monday morning he was able to diagnose what was wrong and by Monday afternoon it was fixed! We will definitely continue to bring our cars to Jorge at California Automotive Repair! read more

Great service! I have taken a good amount of cars to Jorge for various repairs and he is always willing to lend a helping hand. He takes care of business in a professional and timely manner. read more

I highly recommend California Auto Repair. I just took my truck by and they got me in right away. Jorge was extremely friendly, honest, and professional. He made some much needed repairs on my truck for a very fair price. He was even kind enough to let me borrow a loaner car while he worked! Overall a great experience! read more

Great service and it's rare nowadays to find a very honest mechanic that's not going to up charge you every chance he gets for things your car doesn't really need! I'll be a lifetime customer. read more

I've Jorge a few times, and overall not horrible experiences...so kept using him. But today was horrible. He claimed there was a miscommunication on what was to be repaired. I thought it was an honest mistake on his part and asked how to resolve. I am trying to shorten the story, the basics look like this: him: ok, the bill is $320 (190 of it labor) and you authorized $140. Give me $200 and we'll call it square me: hmmm...that seems very fair. in fact let me give you a little more because it seems like it was an honest mistake on your part (I really did say that)...let me give you $230. that way we are essentially splitting the labor, you don't get $320 from the bill but you get more than the $200 you asked for...then I expected a big hug and we're all friends..wrong. him: pauses for a minute as he figures he went too low...well it was expensive parts, how about you give me $250 me: shock...really? You asked for $200 and I offered you $230...now you want $250? no frickin way (no, I did not say frick, just trying to be family friendly)...no way I'm giving you $250...I only planned on spending $140. him: I tell you what, you give me $140 and leave the car for two hours and I'll pull all the parts I used and send you on your way - which btw, if I wasn't so mad already, I probably would have accepted. But he already had my car for 2 days and I needed it. So I declined, and once again offered the $230. him: give me $250 me: ok, no way that is happening. I tried to be cool and give you more than you asked for with the $230, now I'm going to just give you the $200 you requested him: I never said $200, I said $250 me: frick...no frickin way...are you seriously going to look me in the eye and tell me that 3 mins ago you didn't say $200? I was thinking the original 'miscommunication' was an accident, but now I think you're literally just trying to screw me over. Nope, I'm not budging now...$200 is what I will pay, or I may go back to the original authorized $140 him: ok, I'll take the $200 ...and above is the shortened version :) ...but seriously, would be extremely unlikely for me to trust Jorge again. this was crazy! On the upside (thus he gets 1 star), the brake lights (yes, that is all I brought it in to have fixed) now work. read more

My husband took a Subaru Baja in that wasn't running right. Jorge gave us an honest assessment of the problem (blown head gasket), knowing that it would probably not result in work for him. He might have tried to string us along but didn't. Thanks Jorge, We'll be back. read more

((**BEWARE OF UPSELL**!!!!!)) I wanted to put 1.5" front leveling spacers on my Silverado that I found on Craigslist. Before buying them I went here to see how much they would cost to install, showed him the craigslist ad and a website for the same product. He said it was easy and would just charge me $40. So I drove out to La Crescenta to pick them up. The next day I came back to the shop and gave him the parts. He started the job but then came and told me it was a bigger job than he thought and said it would be $120. I told him I didn't have that much and that is kinda BS to change the price like that! If I knew it was gonna be that much I wouldn't have even bought the parts to begin with, but only did because of his quote. He didn't care and said he wouldn't honor the original quote. So I went over to Brake Masters down the street off Sherman Way/Balboa and he quoted me at $80 but felt bad about what California Auto Repair did and only charged me $50. So beware of the upsell tactics of California Auto Repair and definitely give your business to Brake Masters off Sherman Way near Balboa! read more

if there were higher than 5 stars i would give jorge more! i wrote a review a few years back, it is below...now with another car and a few years later i am back to say over time jorge has continued to be the best out there...customers' comments over time, i believe, are among the most important. he is the rare mechanic who not only knows his stuff (he is a master mechanic), but he cares and care about giving fair prices. some stories over the four or so years i've gone there. 1. there was a problem finding the cause of morning hard starts...no mechanic seemed to figure it out. jorge tried a few things, then all of a sudden had an idea. he put the part in at no cost and asked me to drive around with it to see if it solved things. it did. what mechanic does that? 2. (the story i related in my original review) went to a triple A top rated mechanic to get a price quote on some brake work that another very popular brake only chain had quoted me $400 on. This 'top' rated mechanic gave over a $600 quote. went across to jorge for his quote, including lifetime brake warranty, and he did the entire thing for $300. a super job i might add. 3. the first time i met jorge i was limping home in my car after discovering the radiator hose was torn. i live across the street from jorge, and he had just opened. i stopped in at 4pm with an amazing request...i had work early in the morning and needed the repair done by his closing at 6pm, including a radiator hose for a 1984 nissan Z car. amazingly, he got the part, and got it done by closing, and at no extra cost. i've been going to jorge ever since...never been disappointed, and often amazed. best prices, quick, and a very very decent person you can actually trust (not always so for mechanics!) read more