My son went to college and it was time to sell his car, which he had not been very kind to while in high school. I brought it to Sam and they did a spectacular job and actually ended up charging me less than the initial estimate. After repairs, got top dollar. I'll go here everytime from now on. read more

California Coach Craft - Auto Repair Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Sarkis "Sam" try to hustle me out of my money. They do shady business here do not trust them with your car or your money. There are definitely some illegal things going on. They were rude to me and when I did not want to work with them, they asked me to leave instead of being nice. read more

The nicest and most helpful people! Came in just before closing, got the tree sap removed from my hood. Great place, highly recommended. read more

amazing guys helped me fixed my smashed window. super kind and did a great job. will definitely be returning

If this is the previous business Koester Automotive under a new name stay away!!!! They are crooked and do bad work. I had my Prius repaired there many years ago and it was never right from the moment I picked it up and I still suffer with the bad work. They called me that is was ready and I drove away and none of the lights worked, like turning signals, etc... I should have known better when the one of the first things was they recommended a lawyer who wanted me to say my back hurt. Obviously they are in together with this ambulance chaser to split profits from a settlement. I swear this on my life to be true. Not sure if California Coach Craft is the same business, if Koester had to change its name because of legal issues I would not be surprised in the slightest. The man I worked with at Koester (I think he was the owner) had olive skin and was bald, maybe Egyptian or middle eastern nationality. 1 star is too many.....please stay away from this con man or yo will regret it. read more

Sam and his team polished my car and removed the scratches and miniature dents on the hood. Additionally, cleaned the interior and exterior of my car without me even asking. The car looks brand new. On top of it all, he didn't charge me a dime. I'll definitely come back for any car needs I have in the future! read more

I brought my car in For estimate and I got to say outstanding service!! I went through my insurance company Sam handled everything with the insurance adjuster. Thanks for the rental my car was repaired perfectly thanks again Sam keep up the great work. I Highly recommend California coach craft read more

They always make quick fixes and at a great price. Someone took off my drivers side mirror. I was able to text them pictures and they could give me an estimate. Ordered the part before I dropped my car off, so the turn around time was so fast. They also took a dent out of my husband's car. It looks perfect now. Honest guys, quick and great service. read more

Took my car in for a dent. Sam and his crew are very friendly and professional people! They were able to get my car back to me in perfect condition the same day! Though it was a small dent, it's still awesome they were able to get it done so quickly! read more

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The owner reached out to me and offered a free oil change because of what he called a misunderstanding. I appreciate the gesture, but wasn't able to go back. I can't really vouch for the service but am willing to change the review based on his effort. read more

Earlier today, I nearly ripped off my entire front bumper and broke my marker lamp. Panicked, I asked my mom for what to do. Her instinctual response was to go to Sam at CCC. It's an extremely convenient location, right off the 101/405. It's obvious that Sam and his team are very knowledgeable about cars. They were honest and open about what they were going to do and gave very fair pricing. They graciously fixed the bumper back into place and ordered the new light for me in minutes. As well as cleaned the area from rubbed off paint. All the while, I was being treated with very hospitable service in the waiting room. I HIGHLY recommend everyone to go to CCC. read more

My wife's 2015 Toyota had numerous dents from minor accidents. Auto Nation offered $11,500. I took it to Sam's shop and he fixed it all up. Sold to CarMax for $15,600. More importantly, Sam Sarkisian is a knowledgeable, honest, sincere, polite and straight-forward individual. I will go back to him and recommend him to you. read more

They were so great! I bumped a fence with my husbands car and the bumper was out of place and Sam fixed it right away In a few hours. They were super responsive and did such a great job! I won't go anywhere else! read more

I used CCC to do some repairs on my 2016 Malibu. The quote was very competitive and I had a good first impression of Sam. They did great work and I'm glad I selected them! read more

Came in after someone hit my car while parked on Ventura, My co-worker recommend Sarkis and his team, I didn't know what to expect but I thought a recommendation is always worth pursuing. Sarkis and his team went above and beyond my expectations. I have a year old Tiguan and it's white to boot, it's difficult to color match whites but the color is identical and the large area that needed to be fixed is perfect! Everyone was so nice and welcoming and extremely attentive the whole way through the process. Thank you Sarkis for your hard work and beautiful job! read more

Best body shop experience you can have. They expedited my repair by 3 days because of my tight schedule yet still managed to fix my car to perfect condition. They even fixed two dents for free even though it was not in the contract. I got my car back washed and vacuumed on time and looking brand new inside out! I recommend Sam to any one in need! read more

I think this team is great. Great service, great prices, always go the extra mile. Today I picked up my car and managed to back into a truck as I was leaving. Sam left a message for the owner, with his card, and offered to do the dents for free. Now that is going the extra mile. Meanwhile, my car looks GREAT!!! And Ernie E, this is not Koester automotive. Sam is reliable and a great repair guy, but he specializes in body work, not mechanical work. Its a whole new world since Sam bought out Koester automotive!!! Mary Anne McGarry read more

When I got into my first car accident and was looking for a body shop near by to fix car, my friend recommended me this place. Since that me and my family going only to this guys. Why? At 1st stuff is nice and helpful. 2nd they fast, responsible and doing legit job. On my second accident Sam even helped me with a car renting. Great place to get your car fixed. read more

Amazing car repair shop! They will take care of you! My boyfriend went there for a repair, car left like new amazing customer service as well! They will definitely take care of you like no other ! read more

Sam is a great guy, it's always a pleasure to do business with him. He fixed our car very fast as it was promised.

they are professional they fixed my car fine it looks better than before The body of the car looks very nice You can't even tell it got into an accident read more

Really helped me out in a tight spot with a jump when my battery failed on the way to work. Great service & attitude!! Thank you!

My experience here was very good. I came in last weekend to get my oil changed and came back this morning with my wife's car to get the breaks replaced. Having some trust issues with car mechanics, I picked this place based on my brother in law's recommendation, he had them work on his car a few months ago and was very pleased with their service. All the positive yelp reviews helped as well and, based on my own personal experience, are very accurate. Initially, do to some squeaking noise while breaking, I thought I need new brake pads. After about 30 minutes of wait, Ben looked at my car and told me that my pads were fine and the car had passed inspection. The front brakes were at about 50% and he suggested I come back in a few months to get those done. Any other mechanic would've taken advantage of the situation and charge me hundreds of dollars to "fix" something just to capitalize on my lack of car knowledge. Ben was thorough with his inspection and explanation. I truly appreciate his honesty and will surely bring my cars back here. read more

Need a body shop in Sherman Oaks? This company is 100% TERRIFIC. The customer service was truly caring. They do beautiful work. They were on time and upfront with the pricing. Getting in a car accident feels so crappy but having a collision repair business I trust feels fantastic. I highly recommend Sam to restore your car or truck. You will love this business. read more

Great place to take a car for body damage repair. Quality work and great service! I got into an accident with my almost brand new Tesla Model 3, damaging the driver's side quarter panel and rear bumper. After reading reviews on the official Tesla-authorized body shops taking as long as 3 months for similar body repairs, I decided to check out Koester near my work. Ben was very thorough in assessing the damage, helped to deal with the insurance, and made sure the repairs were done just right. The process took about a month, and it was partly due to the insurance inspection delays. When I got the car back it was as good as new, and squeaky clean in and out. I'll recommend Koester for body damage repair to anyone. read more

Update: Ben from Koester reached out to me and issued a full refund with no conditions or strings attached, solely on the basis that I was dissatisfied with my experience. I greatly appreciate their integrity and demonstration of remarkable commitment to customer satisfaction. read more

California Coach Craft - Nearly $500 for 1.5 hours of labor alone to replace two rotors and one brake pad...Over $700 total. - Auto Repair Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

DO NOT GO HERE. YOU WILL BE OVERCHARGED. Let me start off with the facts here. I took my car in for an oil change and A/C repair. I ended up leaving in $3300 in repairs. Less than one month later, my A/C broke again, and I was charged another $1500. I asked why they hadn't fixed this A/C problem the first time and Ben replied "maybe we didn't look at the condenser the first time." WHAT? You "repaired" the A/C and didn't look at the condenser? I then took my car to another mechanic, who looked at the invoice I was given from Koester. The mechanic literally said "who is this that overcharged you? This man is a criminal." Of course, I felt like a fool. This is what the other mechanic told me: There are industry standards on how much labor can be charged for certain repairs. I was literally charged TRIPLE these standards. For example, they charged me two and a half hours labor to replace my hood struts. The standard is 30 minutes. They charged 3 hours of labor to replace the expansion tank. Industry standard is 50 minutes. Other overcharges: I was charged $200 to mount and balance the wheels. My new mechanic told me the standard is around $120. I was charged almost $300 for A/C service. Standard is well under $200. I was charged $660 to recondition 2 wheels. Standard is about $150 per wheel. I was charged $152 to have my wheels aligned. Other mechanic says most people charge about $80. Then, after spending $4500 in repairs, I took my car into this new mechanic who did a 32 point inspection, and they found that one of the wheels had "excessive unsafe movement," and they told me that my car is not safe to drive. THIS IS AFTER THEY "FIXED" THE WHEELS AT KOESTER. This is absolutely unbelievable. It is everyone's worst fear that their mechanic will take advantage of them because they don't know any better, and this did it. I am writing this as a public service announcement. Unless you know exactly how much things should cost and you are car savvy, avoid this place. Or maybe if your insurance is covering all of the costs. That is, of course, if you want to support the business of someone who blatantly takes advantage of people. read more

I brought my car into California Coach Craft after it was scratched up by a waste management truck. Sam and his team were such a pleasure to deal with! Not only did they do a beautiful job repairing my car, but they were also timely, sent me updates and were so friendly! I couldn't recommend them enough! read more

Fantastic service and competitive pricing. My car broke down and since this place is in walking distance from my apartment, I had it towed over. They got back to me promptly with a clear understanding of the issue. The quote they gave me seemed very fair, and I got my car back in a very reasonable amount of time. Works like a charm. Ben is awesome. Very personable, friendly and trust worthy guy. I trust him with my car, and will return here whenever I have issues in the future. read more

Koester Automotive is wonderful! Ben really knows how to take care of his customers. His prices are more than fair and he will go above and beyond to ensure that you are fully satisfied. This place will tell you exactly whats wrong or what needs repair, and will not add anything extra to the claims. I had to bring in my Honda Element to Koester, and they repaired it at the best price I could find. They even threw in a free oil change! Its nice to find a body shop that is here for the customers, and not scheming against them. You need to be able to bring your vehicle somewhere that you can trust, and Koester is that place. Koester has a great reputation because of this and I will always bring my vehicles here whenever they need any type of servicing. read more

I consider myself pretty good with car maintenance, but when I acquired my cousin's 1993 Jeep Cherokee as a second vehicle, I was at a loss! An older, big American car with an automatic transmission was not my forte. And to make matters worse, the car hadn't been driven in five years! I knew I would need someone reliable and trustworthy to work on the car for a while--and I wasn't too particular about doing business at a pricey dealership. So I got on Yelp, and decided to give Koester Automotive a try. It was within walking distance of my house and got solid reviews. It was a great decision b/c Koester Automotive brought my Jeep back to life!!! The car had a tank of gas that turned to a glue-like substance after sitting for years. So Ben took his time cleaning out the fuel injection system and engine (which was a really huge task--we're talking sludge here) and doing the normal things like battery replacement and replacing fluids, filters, etc. On top of that, Ben arranged for me to have my car detailed on his premises, and took the car in himself for the "Grade A" smog check! While I could have done these tasks myself, the added convenience of having someone you trust handle these details was a real time saver, especially when you work 20 miles away. (And by the way, my smog report numbers are so good, you would think the car was brand new!) In terms of communication, I found Ben to be a great communicator, easy to reach by phone, and took his time giving me all of the updates and details about my car. He was also kind enough to advise me on things I "should do soon" and things that "could wait." He never pushed and listened to my requests to keep costs down by putting off certain tasks and came within my budget. My new-old Jeep has its go-to guy and it's Ben @ Koester. I highly recommend his this shop. read more

Koester Automotive is the best there is! If I ever move I will drive out of my way to bring my car here. After one visit you'll know why. The owner Ben is always there to take care of you. He will tell you the truth about what you need and don't need every time. His more than fare prices and stellar service will keep you coming back. My reason for visiting Koester Automotive is my 02 Honda needed it's 150,000 mile maintenance, breaks, and a new air conditioning, I mean a lot of upkeep type work. I had taken my car into another shop for an outrageous quote. Needless to say I didn't have AC for a whole year because I was told I had to replace it and it would be close to $800. Ben took a look at it and told me it just needed a simple part for $60 bucks and 1 hour of labor. Also, he said I didn't need the full 150,000 mile work, only a couple things. He saved me that day. I needed my car to get to work, and didn't have much money. What I appreciate most about Ben and his team is his honesty. He won't make you fix something you don't need. He tells you exactly what the cost of the part and labor is and that's what you pay! And Because he's not greedy.. he has repeat business and loyal clients for life! read more

If I could give negative five stars, I would. My car broke down several times AFTER paying a fortune to these clowns, due to the exact same thing I brought it in for. They not only don't know how to repair engines (maybe they do good body work), they use cheap-ass after-market parts and charge you for new. DO NOT GO HERE. Seriously, I'm only posting this to warn others that Koester is bad news for engine work. read more

While the work they did on my car was fine, they then gave me a laundry list of things they recommended - several of which weren't needed like changing my transmission fluid which had just been done. On top of that, their prices are a bit high. There's better and more trustworthy car shops around. read more

This guy is a ripoff and I will never take my car back here again. He wanted to charge me way to much for my air conditioner. I went to another mechanic and they charged me half of what we wanted. He fixed my cigarette lighter and 3 months later it stopped working. I will never bring my car to him again. RIP OFF!!!! read more

This guy it a total con artist and I will never go here again. Totally ripped me off on basic maintenance for my car and tried to sell me a whole bunch of things that I didn't need. For example he told me that me radiator was getting old and would need to be replaced...I got a new radiator 6 months ago...nice try! read more

I took my car to Ben to get some bodywork done. My State Farm claims guy suggested him as one of the friendliest guys in the area and that he does good work. Ben is indeed a friendly guy, I know cars pretty well but I don't have my own place to do body work. He did not try to sell me anything I didn't need. His suggestions were dead on with other guys I had taken my vehicle to in the area. He took care of every thing I had worries about. I got the car back a week later, its only been a few days but it looks great, the car feels the same as it used to. The paint job is A+. I am very satisfied with his service. read more

Ben is definitely one of the most affable mechanics I have come across. Which can be hard to find in Los Angeles. He's always been able to fit me in and has always fixed my car with the utmost care. I've been able to schedule rather last minute oil changes and he still manages to get me in and out in about a half hour, despite weekends always being busy for mechanics. I've never had any problems with my car after one of his repairs. I've had my brakes done by a dozen of mechanics over the past decade, all with the same vehicle, and they always seem to start breaking down not but a few short months after the repair, however, since going to Koester, they've been fine for a year now and counting. He is good about keeping in contact and informing you every step of the way on prices and what needs to be done, never acting without your permission. Always putting the customer first and doing everything he can to get your car repaired and back to you in a reasonable amount of time. He even has a loaner car he can provide you if the repairs will be more intensive than you hoped and you'll need some way to get to work. I've always found his prices to be completely fair and often cheaper than other mechanics I've gone to in the area. I've recommended a couple friends to him and they've also had nothing but pleasant experiences. I highly suggest him and his mechanics to anyone. read more

My car broke down when I was in LA visiting my Girlfriend. Didn't have many options and the tow truck said to go to these guys. (I wonder how much they were paying him?)... I will just say this... these guys live up to the old, "you can't trust a mechanic cliche." Overpriced. Tried to sell me things I didn't need... and the "brand new" parts they gave me broke down about a month after the 90 day warranty ended. I won't completely dog them though... I hear they do great body work repairs... but as far as car engine repair... I wouldn't ever recommend. read more

Yes indeedy! I just picked up my newly-resurrected car from Koester Automotive after a neighbor whacked it while it was parked on the street (Read: shock, disbelief, panic). The whole experience gave me an immediate cluster headache until I drove into the first shop I saw, Koester. Ben and Lana helped me with the entire process with such patience, professionalism and pride in workmanship that I had to share this on Yelp. Skeptical about repair shops, with no time to do research, I even asked if I could look up their reviews before leaving my car and was even allowed to use their computer! All the five star ratings quelled my reservations. Next, they called for car rental to pick me up (and drove me back once, as well). Once the insurance was involved, they advised me, helped me negotiate factory parts by giving me a new estimate to the show insurance company the difference was negligible. When the insurance balked at electrical damage being part of the damage, Ben had a fuse changed and fixed the problem gratis. That item was one they wouldn't even agree to be included in the estimate and he simply stepped in a took care of it. Wow! While checking on my car the next day, a distraught woman came to the office and I told her, "do whatever they suggest," knowing that someone wanting to pay cash and not involve insurance was my temporary nightmare that I found myself in the day before. A nightmare that Ben told me how to navigate successfully. She had the headache I knew so well and Koester had the cure. But unfortunately for her, she chose not to leave her car there and they're hands were tied. Now, the other party is fighting her to say she drove into their driveway and hit the other car even though the damage is on her rear fender. Anyway, it makes no sense, but unless you have great place like Koester advocating with insurance by explaining why your version of the accident makes sense, CSI-style, you are on your own. I mean, I was even advocating with my own insurance company, even with full coverage. Take it from a New Yorker, whose only experience with cars (pre-LA) was yelling, "taxi," go to Koester for completely stress-free encounter. I don't know what I would have done without them. Oh, and my car looks so brand spankin' new that I got a little emotional when I saw it. This place is perfection for your wheels! read more