Levon is nice and straight forward. Someone plowed through my side mirror. He ordered the part in the morning and called me in the afternoon and repaired it lickity split. Very reasonable. I will def go to him with my auto issues. read more

I took my car in for a brake service. I dropped my car off at 8:00 am and it was done by 11:00. Levon also did an oil change, tire rotation and air filter replacement. He is honest, good and prompt. It was my first time there and I am a very happy customer. read more

This is absolutely the most exceptional body shop repair I've ever dealt with! You are treated with complete honesty and compassion in this family owned auto body repair shop! I was in an accident and was given the opportunity to to choose the repair shop of my choice.. My boyfriend highly recommended this facility and after meeting the owner Levon & his wonderful family at this shop, I was very impressed at their level of commitment & professionalism that I will always highly recommend this auto body repair shop! THIS WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Tysvm to Levon, his wonderful family & amazing mechanics for helping me through such a sensitive matter! Love to all of you and Tysm again! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING YOUR CAR HERE! IM EXCEEDINGLY SATISFIED AND SERIOUSLY CANNOT STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW EXCEPTIONAL THIS SHOP IS! read more

Was thrilled to finally find an honest and helpful mechanic in LA! THANK GOD! I was having some car troubles and this shop is located right by my work. After reading all the great yelp reviews I decided to walk over and check the place out before dropping off my baby there. Levon greeted me as I crossed the garage and headed toward the office. I could tell immediately that this man was sincere and not trying to rip me off. He asked me questions about my car and offered his advice on what the problem could be. He told me to drop it off and without even knowing what the issue was, he assured me it would probably only take 1 work day to fix. The next morning, I dropped my car off at Calstate around 9:45am and walked over to work. Levon took my car in, checked it out with me once again before leaving, and took my number down. Around 2:00pm Levon gave me a call and throughly explained what the problem was. He told me what needed to be done and got my permission to perform the repairs. By 5:00pm my car was ready to go, totally fixed AND Levon went out of his way to completely wash and detail my car!!! I joked with him in the morning that I was embarrassed by how dirty it was and almost went through the wash before heading over just to save myself the embarrassment. It was such a nice surprise walking up to my super clean and perfectly fixed ride! Levon gave me a discount on the labor, showed me the part he took out of car, and reminded me that all of his services come with a 1 year warranty! I couldn't have been more satisfied with the customer service and services performed. This is my new go-to shop and I recommend everyone uses it! You won't regret it, you won't feel scammed, they won't try to up-charge you or offer additional services. This shop is simply the best! read more

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Do not recommend! So I sent my car to this shop for a front bumper replacement. At the beginning of discussing the price. I told the owner that I may not have a big budget for the car, and he didn't give me a price for the repair and told me:" if you don't have money, don't waste my time." Take that in. Well, eventually we agreed on a price of $1800, for the new bumper and fender replacement, paint. And fix every other problem for my car. Maybe it's his unprofessionalism, he didn't check anything of my parts. Which didn't exactly match my car. And he did his job which is to paint them and replace them. But now I have this unmatched bumper blocking half of my front lights. Now he knows who exactly is writing this 1 star review. It was a long process that I was only caring about if everything was replaced. So I didn't realize how much this business got out of me and my car. I told the owner to save my original parts of the car but I think he saved one of my Camaro ss front light so that he could sell them on somewhere. Which worth not much but around $200. Even that, they took 4 of my wheel locks on my tire. He got the most out of my car and my pocket. Happy. Maybe it was because I'm a young guy with a nice sport car, but I'm not stupid enough just to let him take so much stuff from me. And now I still need to get a new bumper because he didn't check if everything matches. He might have so much to say to defend himself but good luck with that. This store made me see the most of what's a facade and how greedy and unprofessional a business person can be. Especially for someone who has a nice car. Now he definitely knows who wrote this review. But we all learn and grow from things like this. Maybe he's good at some sorts of fixing cars but guys if you want good service, check out some other shops. Not here. Curse me ya? read more

Second time taking my car for dents and crash. They are awesome! Very reasonable. I was fixing my car to return as my lease is ending. They have my car back washed. They even washed the engine!!! Cause they knew it was a lease. read more

This is the easiest 5 star review to give. My car started having problems and I didn't have a mechanic in California. I found Calstate Auto on Yelp. Despite positive Yelp reviews, deciding on a new mechanic is kind of nerve racking. I'm really happy that I chose Calstate Auto Repair though. I took my car in late afternoon yesterday, and they had it fixed by 9:15 am this morning. The cost seemed extremely fair and they even cleaned up everything under the hood. If my car needs any kind of maintenance in the future, I'll be taking it to Calstate Auto Repair. read more

I am so happy I chose to bring my car to Calstate Auto! I brought it a few months ago to see if they could find what was wrong (it wouldn't start right after filling with gas) but there was no check engine light and they looked at a few things but couldn't find anything so they didn't even charge me for their time! So when the check engine light finally came on I knew where I wanted to take it. Unfortunately I also needed an oil change and I took it to the dealership. They ran a diagnostic and charged me an additional $155!!! The quote they gave me to fix my car was over $500 (but of course that $155 would be put towards it ) I called Calstate right away and the owner gave me a quote and I told them I'd bring it in on the next week. Today, I finally brought it and it ended up being less than half of what the dealership quoted me! Plus he cleaned my air filter!! I love how Levon (I think that's the owners name) will explain what he did and show the part he replaced and where it goes in my car. He always answers my questions so I can be more knowledgeable about automobiles. Aaron, the other employee is super nice as well!! I will be a lifelong customer and recommend anyone with car issues to come here! read more

Been a customer for years and will continue to be. The staff changed over the pass year but work is still quality. This is a representation of how the owner runs his business. read more

I came here for a problem that hadn't been solved by numerous mechanics, body shops and repairmen. The mechanics fixed it. It was a relatively simple issue after all, as is often the case, and it didn't cost me an exorbitant amount of money. What impresses me about Levon and his team, which includes his family and a friendly, helpful mechanical staff, is the excellence with which he approaches his work. Levon is upfront, candid and concise. He described what he suspected was the problem but he emphasized that he needed to conduct an investigation. That's exactly what he did. It turned out that he was right. Levon is extremely knowledgeable. He makes a point of explaining everything he's going to investigate. After work's been done, he makes an effort to show me every aspect of each problem he and his team addressed. Sometimes, he draws diagrams for me on a legal pad. Other times, he demonstrates certain parts and details about various automotive functions. Over the years, he has helped me maintain my car. It's over 10 years old and it runs almost like it's new. read more

BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP IN LOS ANGELES! Levon is always very helpful and friendly. He always shows me the old parts he replaced on my vehicle. It helps to understand the work that was done on the car and shows how bad the part was that needed to be replaced. I've never had any other shop do that for me. He doesn't try to push sales on you but does inform if something needs to be fixed. Do yourself a favor and take you vehicle to Levon instead of a stupid dealership. read more

My husband and I have been taking our cars to Calstate Auto for about 6 years now. The service is honest and trustworthy. When an issue came up with my car, Levon was determined to help. He did not charge anything until the job was done and maintained communication throughout the process. Another time, I purchased tires through Calstate Auto Repair, and Levon steered me in the direction of high quality, affordable tires...they don't gouge here...they are so helpful and on it! read more

I just gotta stay this place is just amazing. The owner Levon is just the absolute best. I don't trust any other person to work on my car. And every time I go, for whatever reason, he's always taken care of me. And without hesitation. He's always making time for me and I'm sure his other customers. I just feel so safe and comfortable going there whenever I need anything!!! read more

Levon is incredible! My Honda Civic had it's engine light on and I wanted to get it checked. I called several shops in the area and all of them required I pay $60 - $85 just for an inspection. I called Levon and he told me to bring it in and he'll do it for free. Upon finding out I needed my thermostat replaced, Levon gave me a very, very fair price. Best part was when I came back to pick up my car, he cleaned the entire engine bay for free (it was really dirty). Definitely will be coming again for all my car needs going forward. read more

Wow i cant believe it there is a real an honest mechanic in LA !! i think its the only one !! came with a air suspension leak not only did Levon and his crew fixed it perfectly he noticed my drive belt was worn out and recommended to replace it ! affordable and honest i am so happy with my car and with the service they gave me this place is worth every penny and if they ask you to leave the car just do it and wait patiently !! no other place will give you the same dedicated and honest service !! Thank god for places like these thank you Levon and your crew! read more

This place is incredible. Look, I'll be honest -- I've gone on two or three occasions with an issue, the person here will pop the trunk and make a few adjustments, I'll go to pay, and they say "oh, don't worry about it." Don't worry about it?!?! In this day and age? What mechanic is like that!! I'm not a car expert, but they've only been incredibly honest, fair, reliable, and quick. I've never thought about going anywhere else, and when I first found them, they were cheaper than the competition. My sister-in-law needed someone for an alternator issue. I recommended CalState, but was nervous -- what if she didn't have experience I did?? I called her later to check in, and she sounded exasperated. What's wrong? I asked. Nothing's wrong! She said. They didn't charge me! And not only did they fix the alternator issue, they checked out three other things too! She couldn't understand, but without question she'll be going back too. read more

Calstate Auto Repair is as honest as it gets! They are super stand up, and Levon was super kind and generous. I appreciate that he repaired my flat, then after just said give me whatever you have. Such a stand up guy! I will definitely be back soon! :) Highly recommended! If you need a great repair shop look no further! J read more

Honest, fair, reasonable pricing, veryhelpful, very knowledgeable and trustworthy shop!

My mechanic closed his shop that I had been going to over 20 years and was skeptical about going anywhere else. I found Calstate through yelp and decided to try them out...... and boy was I wrong to come here. I bought my own brakes, oil and filters and Levon agreed to change them. Once I got my car back, my brakes starting making squeaking noises.... so I call Levon and he stated that they only replaced the pads and that my rotors needed to be resurfaced.... I have 2013 Lexus F sport and never had to resurface the rotors with my old mechanic...since I have not resurfaced them before....against my better judgement, I had Calstate resurface the front rotors and reinstall the brake pads. After spending $200+ just for labor at this point... when I got my car back, the squeaking noise did NOT GO AWAY! When I call Calstate back, they stated that I need to replace both rotors! WTF!! So I decided to call Lexus where I bought the brake pads originally,,,, just in case before dropping over $500 for new rotors and the parts guys asked if I replaced the Shims (shims are 2 pcs of metal that prevents squeaking).... I replied that my guy used the one that was on the car previously when changing the pads. So fast forward, I bought new shims... just in case before buying new rotors..... Calstate offered to replace them for free since I kept having to come back.....this is the best part!!!...... As Levon is driving my car onto the lift.... he pops my front driver side tire against the car lift!!..... FML! He takes out the brake pads....... and BEHOLD NO FREAKING SHIMS!!!! WTF! Whoever replaced my pads threw away the shims and pads!! We replace the SHIMS that I purchased and I drove off in my SPARE TIRE and the next morning, I go to Lexus of Glendale. At this point, I have am furious and my car is STILL SQUEAKING!! WTF x 100!! I have my service guy check out the brakes and discovered that not only was the brakes installed UPSIDE DOWN and the SHIMS were also installed INCORRECTLY! HOW IN THE WORLD DID CALSTATE GET SO MANY GOOD REVIEWS?? HOLY HELL!! I bought both front tires because my passenger tire only had 5/32 left to prevent tire pull. I paid close to $1200 and went back to Cal-state and Levon agreed to paid for 1 tire at his cost... not what I paid but what he could of paid which I have no PROOF.....I replaced 2 front tires, resurfaced rotors that did NOT need to be resurfaced, reinstall brake pad and shims, buy new shims and got less than 1/2 of what I had to paid back from Cal-State!! WHAT A NIGHTMARE!! I should of saw all the tell tell signs!! If you go to a mechanic and he fixes cars, offers tires and body work and ask you to leave the car and come back so that you cant see them working on it...... probably not good at what they do. All in all, if you care about your car..... DONT FIX YOUR CAR AT CALSTATE regardless the positive reviews! - Oil and brakes are text book 101 and THEY CANT even do that right!! read more

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This place is the absolute best! Not only are they precise & quick with all repairs, they're also extremely kind & helpful. I've brought my car for many different reasons and each time they've exceeded my expectations! So grateful for Levon & Aaron!! read more

Cal State is the best! We just moved to Burbank and were looking for a mechanic. The Yelp reviews led us to Cal State and what a find. I met Aaron and Levon. Both so nice, so knowledgeable, so helpful. I took the car in for an oil change and they did a little tune-up, checked filters, etc. They explained everything clearly and the cost was super reasonable. I even took the car back because I thought they missed something. Levon dropped everything, found the problem, and fixed it. I was wrong and he was so nice about it. I even got a little car repair lesson. We have found our "guys". read more

Love Levon!! I first started coming around 2011-2012 when my coworker Marguerite at Mesch Hair Studio suggested I get a second opinion after Infiniti of Van Nuys service rep recommend I get something done to the wheels or under carriage of my 2008 Infiniti G35 which appeared to be in great condition. Went to Levon and he said I didn't need that, long story short all I've been getting pretty much is oil changes ever since! My car runs great! I've had my share of issues with dishonest mechanics so I respect and appreciate him so much! -Toi P. read more

I have been taking my car here for years. Levon is always honest and has fair pricing. He always takes the time to show me exactly what he replaced or fixed and has been so reliable when it comes to fixing my car. I'll never go to any other shop, even my family members now take their cars here and when the dealership screwed up one of their newer cars, Levon was able to correct the issue and charged a much better price for it. It helps he genuinely is a nice and honest person that takes great care in his work and his business, something you don't find that often in this town. read more

I just wanted to update my review from 4+ years ago to say that Cal State Auto is STILL the best and Levon is still amazing and trustworthy.

LOVE this place. I am usually anxious and uncomfortable at auto repair shops (seeing as they are such male dominated arenas) but this place put me totally at ease. Levon is kind, knows what he's doing and has a very gentle vibe. I feel he is 100% honest and not trying to up-sell you on anything. He gets you in even when he's really busy. Just go to this place and you'll never want to go anywhere else again! Seriously, just do it. read more

One of the best places to go for car repair. Levon is really nice and always gives me a fair price. He has been my mechanic for over three years and I really enjoy his service. Five stars!! read more

Okay, this guy really is awesome. I review everything before making any commitment worth any real $s. Great reviews for this place. He fixed up my broken back door on my Ford E350 van in no time and for a very decent price. Parts alone and to do it myself would've been a costly nightmare and I probably would've ended up in a garage to do it right anyway. No frills, no scams, no bs... just honest work at an honest price. Recommended! This is my new guy! read more

I found this place through Yelp since I needed to bring my car in for service and I didn't want to bring it into the dealership. This place happen to be near my work so it was convenient. I had issues with rattling on the driver side. I left my car on a Monday morning and he diagnosed it for free. Gave me an invoice and let me know what to expect. He was able to save a part which saved me $1000 off my invoice. I had to leave my car for a few days which worked out since I was traveling. I definitely be back for any future repairs. Levon is honest and knows what he's doing. Now my car is driving like brand new. Thank You Levon! read more

Looking for a car repair shop is like looking for a pediatrician (I think, I don't have kids, but I assume it's the same). You want someone you can trust and who will care about your car as much as you do. I just moved to CA 4 months ago, so I am starting from scratch, and my friends were useless with their "I know a guy in Venice blah blah." So I checked my trusty Yelp and once again, Yelp wins. Levon IS the guy to see. I went in and my motor mounts were broken, my engine was hanging on by a thread, which caused other issues. He checked the car for other potential hazards, which some people would say, "Oh, he's just jacking the up the price," but that wasn't the case. I have a 10 year old car, so at this point, if something breaks, I could be stranded on the side of the road. He was honest and told me things I needed to fix now and things that could wait. This place is FULL service. They do everything. He didn't just tell me the problem, but showed me them. Let me go under the car so I could see with my own eyeballs the problem. AND THEN. When I registered my car a few weeks later, he put the plates on for us, no charge. At this point, I think when we roll in, he gets a headache, but he doesn't show us. I'm a customer for life. Trustworthy diagnosis. Nice people. Afforadable. Now that's the kind of doctor I want for my kid, I mean, car. read more

Levon is the best! I always bring my car here for any issue because he's super honest about what needs to be fixed and the cost. I brought my car here after a small fender bender and he fixed it in no time, and even added air into my tires when he noticed they were low! Highly recommend this place!! read more

100% Great place to bring your car for service. Can not recommend them enough. Top notch customer service and fast work - completed on time. Do yourself a favor and take your car here. read more

I had a loose battery terminal and decided to call Calstate Auto to see if they could help me (since I work next door-ish, and they have a FANTASTIC Yelp rating). Let me just say that they have that FANTASTIC Yelp rating for a reason! They were SUPER helpful, accommodating, and Fast! I know it wasn't a major issue I needed to have worked on, but it was obvious how honest and caring they are! I will be bringing my car and my husbands car here from now on! Seriously if you need auto work, check them out! You won't be sorry! read more

Levon at Calstate Auto is so caring and thorough. His staff is so friendly, the repair was done quickly and cost effectively and I couldn't be more happier. I recommend this place to all. read more

***AMAZING MECHANIC*** A++++++++++++++++ I will never take my car anywhere else again other then his shop. If you ever need any repairs to your car, service, tires, etc Levon at CalState Auto Repair is the man to go to. He's amazing!! He explained everything he did to my car & what the problem was. He also noticed my battery didn't work in my key. So he opened it and replaced it for only $5!!! Toyota was telling me I needed a new key which is a few hundred!! So it only close me about $250 to fix my car! Compared to almost $800 what the dealer was about to charge me! I recommend him 1,000,000,000.....% Wish him great success with his business & the best for him and his family. Please go see him. You won't regret it. Tell him Maria recommend you :) read more

yelp does it again! Thanks to this great web-site, I've found a top-notch mechanic right in my Burbank neighborhood. Based on glowing reviews here and on Angie's List, I entrusted my old Toyota to Levon for some major repairs. What a clean shop this great guy and master mechanic runs! From the minute I started talking to him, Levon earned my trust, and now that my car repairs are done, I can say that my instincts were spot on. I showed him a recommended work sheet that North Hollywood Toyota had given me, and after he checked out the car for a couple of hours, he confirmed that everything on the list needed attention. With the help of the computer in his office, he patiently explained the necessary repairs, showed me pictures of the parts involved and brought me up to speed on why dealerships aren't the right place to take your old car for major mechanical work. His solid information and confidence won me over. Levon's shop and lot were full of cars -- with a Jaguar, a Mercedes, a Subaru, a couple of Toyotas and a variety of other brands on display when I decided to leave mine off. There was a lot of life around the shop: the phone was ringing steadily -- with Levon always handling the calls promptly, and there was light but steady foot traffic. A few people were coming and going picking up their cars and dropping them off. Most were smiling! In a CAR place! And he's got a couple of other employees who always look like they're working hard back in the shop. My car was repaired and ready in less than two days. When I came to pick it up, he displayed all the old parts he'd replaced -- without my needing to ask to see them. My car was returned to me washed, dusted, wiped down and shining. I certainly didn't bring it in that way. Report Card: A+ Car is running noticeably better. The engine is purring after fuel injection servicing, and there is a solid, confident feel on the road thanks to new struts and 4-wheel alignment. Added bonus: He saved me a clean ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS off of the price I was quoted at North Hollywood Toyota. And all of his work is guaranteed for one year -- it's right there on the paperwork. Added bonus #2: Calstate is located just 2 miles from my house! read more

I own a 2009 Honda Fit. I usually take it to the dealership, but after our friend's great experience, we decided to try Calstate. Levon, the owner, is a really good guy - he did a tune up, two new tires, wheel alignment, new engine and cabin filters, and adjusted my brakes for less than a THIRD of what the dealership wanted to charge me. I can't believe it. And it was all taken care of super fast. Levon offers a 12mo or 12,000 mile guarantee on all repairs, and he explained what needed to be done every step of the way. My car rides like a dream now. Levon and Calstate Auto Repair will have my business for as long as I own my car. read more

This is now my go-to-mechanic here in LA. They are reasonably priced, friendly, and thorough! As a younger-looking woman, it is a breath of fresh air to have a mechanic treat me with respect while they explain, without dumbing it down, exactly what's going on with my car. I will forever bring my car, and my future cars here. I suggest you do the same! read more

Worst auto repair shop, already reported to state regulation agency. I am dumbfounded that this shop has positive reviews. They misdiagnosed our car, charged over 1500.00, car only worked for an hour. Owner refused to pay us anything back. Our mechanic up north said this mechanic lying about car, after he got diagnosis and repair done and then refused to make good on his work by refunding even a part of charge. This guy is a thief, look elsewhere! We are having to donate car now as won't pass smog check after cal state destroyed car. read more

I had my Fiat 500 serviced here yesterday and the work they did was fast and complete and the customer service was fantastic. They saved me hundreds of dollars from what the dealership service department quoted. Everyone was so friendly and I feel that they do good, honest work. I'll be bringing my car here for everything from now on! Thank you! read more

Great service at a great price! I've lived in the area for a few years and have tried a number of places for auto repair/work over the years, with varying degrees of satisfaction. Some horrible, some okay. This is the first place I've been to that I was actually truly happy with. I brought it in for a tune-up and they were thorough and got it done in the time they said it would. There was one minor issue that needed to be fixed, and unlike other places, the mechanic insisted on showing me the issue so I could see/hear it for myself. The repair was a reasonable cost and made a noticeable difference in how my car runs. After that repair it was no more upselling, no more "Oh we also found such and such that needs to be replaced..." it was just "thank you have a great day." In summary, quality work at a good price and no invented issues to try to separate you from your $$$. read more