Gary is an outstanding mechanic. I've been taking my car to his shop for all of its maintenance and repair needs, and he has consistently provided honest, reliable, and high-quality service. He takes the time to explain what needs to be done, never recommends unnecessary work, and always gets the job done right. It's hard to find a mechanic you can truly trust, and Gary has earned my confidence. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for dependable automotive service. read more

Gary is awesome! He is a trustworthy and reliable mechanic and his work is top notch.

He's efficient and honest and a really nice guy. I would not hesitate to take my car back to him.

If you need a mechanic who's honest, reliable, and genuinely cares, Gary is the one. From the moment I walked in, he made me feel at ease and explained everything clearly. No upselling--just straightforward, quality work. Fast turnaround and fair prices make this place stand out. I highly recommend Gary for anyone looking for a mechanic they can trust! read more

Don't go anywhere else, but here for your car needs!! Gary is a godsend mechanic! I first brought my Audi for a service to him because the dealer was about to charge me an arm and a leg for a routine, simple service. They were trying to get me to schedule it with them by saying they were the only ones that could reset the computer. I went on Yelp and looked for an auto shop near me and saw the glowing reviews...and I'm here to add another one! Gary was not only able to do the service the car needed, but also had the tools to reset the computer in the car. I had worked an overnight shift and he was even so thoughtful to let me sleep through the day and call me later in the afternoon to pick up the car. The whole experience was so pleasant and Gary is truly a pleasure to work with. Not once did I feel pressure to add all these extra services that most dealers/mechanics try to scam you with as a woman. Fast forward a couple months, I was driving home and my left rear tire pressure light went on. The first person I thought of was to go to Gary in the morning. I dropped by and he had a garage full of cars, but still took the time to help me find this massive bolt in my tire and was able to patch my tire then and there. It is clear he cares so much about his customers and it's far beyond someone just trying to get your money. I am so thankful and appreciative for Gary being in our neighborhood. He is the nicest, most honest, helpful mechanic there is! I've told all my friends and family about him and he is HIGHLY recommended. I will never ever go anywhere else! read more

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Thank you to Gary , for installing my brake lights ( he didn't even charge ) he is very nice and honest !!! Will use again if needed :) read more

Gary is an absolute true professional and the most honest mechanic I have ever met. He's also just a great human being and very willing to work with his customers. He has gotten me back on the road several times at minimal cost and his work is always top notch. I highly recommend Canbeq Auto Service and will never take my vehicles elsewhere. read more

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Gary for helping me as much as he could during a difficult time with my Prius. Gary is very professional, kind, and an extremely hard worker. I agree with all the positive reviews of him here. He received my car being towed, kept it at his shop for days trying to figure out what was wrong with the vehicle. Priuses have so many codes and diagnosing them can be taxing, but Gary stuck with it. Gary is A+++ in my book. Also, he keeps his shop super clean out of respect for his customers. We talked a bit about work ethic and he really is top notch. Thanks for everything, Gary! read more

I've been going to Gary for several years and have always been happy with the results. He is an absolute professional and takes time to present options and explain the issue. read more

I highly recommend Canbeq for auto repairs. Unexpected, needed car repairs can be a real downer. You are always leery of what kind of service you will get. Is the extent of the repair necessary? Is the price reasonable? Will the repair be done correctly? That is not a concern at Canbeq. Gary, the owner is honest, fair and a pleasure to deal with. read more

Gary has found a customer for life! Took my car to him to get the A/C fixed. He did it perfectly, timely, and for a fraction of the cost the dealer had quoted me. I truly mean it when I say I'll never take my car anywhere else. read more

Gary is a very sweet man, very personable. He worked with me and gave me half the price the dealer was trying to charge me (to fix the fuel gauge, which required him to go inside the gas tank). He really shows a caring attitude and tries to know his customers. I can't recommend him enough. I will be seeing him a lot more! read more

There's a reason this shop has five stars and his name is Gary. A kind, caring mechanic who is not trying to fix something that isn't broken. I loved his positive demeanor and passion for customers. Came in sweating with an A/C issue today, my truck was blowing hot air and summertime in LA is no place for a hot vehicle. Gary set aside his other work to come to my aid as I pulled up. He hooked my truck up to a machine and we chatted about the great things in life for a while. He reminds me of a close neighbor that I always wished I had. He didn't try to sell me anything extra, all he wanted to do was make sure that I was taken care of and my vehicle issue fixed. No games. Right to the point. I am such a fan . Will be getting any and all work on my truck done here from now on because I know he will be there to help. Thanks again!!! read more

Gary is the BEST! Even though he is SO busy, he never brushes you off, but makes you feel like you're the only customer there. He is my go to for anything car related and he's taken care of me every single time. He is response, reliable and completes the job when he says he will. I'd recommend him to everyone I know. read more

Gary is a very straight forward mechaninc al, will tell you right away, what's going on. He helped me with my older truck, just like with my 4 cylinder, small zzzz-zzzzz ... he is the best. Highly recommended read more

I can't say enough about this repair shop. As a former automotive repair technician myself I get hesitant on allowing others to work on my vehicles. Purely speaking from 10+years experience I can confidently suggest this place to my friends and family... knowing they will be taken care of. Gary has the compassion, transparency, and integrity that most lack, and I applaud him. He is exceptional with communication and is worth every single penny. As a female I know I can walk in and be treated with respect and not have to be wary of what he tells me. I despise walking into ANY vehicle repair place and being treated as if I don't know anything. (I don't share that I'm a mechanic just to see if what I am being told is sincere). He never faltered or was deceiving at any point in our transactions. I value him as a small business owner and a hard working gentleman. If you're worried about being taken advantage of or being mislead.... leave all your worries and concerns behind you. You will be in capable and genuine hands. The shop is also very clean and organized so I know my vehicle(s) will be returned to me better than how I brought them in. read more

I drive all the way from the west side and have been for years because Gary goes above and beyond. He's very thorough and honest and one of the best technicians. I highly recommend! read more

Gary is the best. Knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy and upfront about what needs to be done.

Brought my car here after a previous mechanic was unable to solve the problem. Gary was professional and keep in contact with me throughout the process. They were able to repair our car with minimal effort and was an absolute please to work with. read more

Gary is a solid, no-nonsense mechanic. Exactly what you want

AWESOME mechanic. I trust Gary, very honest and reliable... Took care of my Lexus and thoroughly inspected my car for any issues.. I'm extremely satisfied... read more

Bringing your vehicle to Gary would be one of the best decisions you could ever make. I have been bringing my vehicles, including my commercial truck, to Gary for several years, now. I find Gary to always be thorough, patient and kind, always coming through within the time he promises at a reasonable price. He goes above and beyond, catching problems before they become a problem. Go to Gary. You'll be so glad that you did. read more

I always take my car to Canbeq automotive. Gary is the best. He gives great service and always fair! Wouldn't go anywhere else! Amy Sierra Madre read more

Simply the best and most honest mechanic around. Gary treats you like you're a part of his family and it shows in the work that he does on your car. I can't say enough about how amazing he is. The days of going to the dealer for overpriced service is definitely over. read more

Gary helped me out BIG TIME. A really good service provider and a really good neighbor as well. 10 out of 10 I would totally going back to this man. First I thought the car would cost me a lot of money just to move to car shop and get it diagnosis and fix it which would cost me between $100-$200. Thank you Gary for helping me to fix my car issue at home, saving my problem to order a pick up truck , in addition with free of charge AND good car awareness knowledge of how to keep a car battery in a good charged situation. Most importantly I can feel a good-hearted caring manner as a friend and service for both father and son. I appreciated much. A highly recommendation seeking for car issues and concerns in my own opinion. Have good confidence in this shop read more

Canbeq is one of the last and long gone auto repair shops that still holds integrity, honesty and professionalism. Gary "The Owner" knows how to treat his customers, he will not charge or recommend anything that is not needed to service your vehicle. He is an expert technician in both foreign and domestic cars. I was first familiar with the shop when I lived in the city of Sierra Madre where the shop is Located near Pasadena and he has been my trusted mechanic for years. Now, and after I moved out of the city years ago. I still drive 300 miles from the central coast of California to have my vehicles serviced and maintained by him. The trip is worth the time and the effort to have a peace of mind and for me to rest assured that my cars have the best service there is and at a very fair price. Thank you Gary for your unmatched quality of service and honesty. read more

I've been taking all my cars to Gary for the past 10 years . Even help me decide on my latest car purchase. We have become good friends also . I couldn't imagine taking my car anywhere else read more

Gary is honest and personable. He treats you like family and isn't trying to rip you off. I trust him completely! On top of always doing a great job, he is very affordable and has done work on all of the family cars: European, Japanese, and American. You name it and he can service it! If you're looking for a good, long-term mechanic, he's your guy! Merci, Gary! read more

10/10 service Garry knows his stuff always comes through when my car has issues even when he's extremely busy manages to take a look at my car to let me know what's wrong wouldn't go anywhere els read more

Gary is by far the most honest, straight-forward and accommodating mechanic I've ever dealt with. We have a 2013 GTI that we've been taking to Gary and he's been extremely helpful in maintaining. Even when going back to the dealer has been an option (which is painful and our last resort), he has been honest and open with our options. Trust Gary and Canbeq Auto Service. He will be clear with what you need, what you can do to fix it and most importantly not cut any corners or give you any misinformation on diagnosing your vehicle. Thanks for all the help you've given us Gary! read more

I was referred by my boyfriend because I've had issues in the past going to auto shops as a woman. Gary is very trustworthy and extremely professional. I received incredible service on my car. I would highly recommend to anyone. read more

I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Gary is extremely reliable and honest. He has been willing to go out of the way to give great service time after time. Very helpful and would recommend to anyone. read more

What can I say about this place? I have own different cars since 1992, have gone through different shops, dealers, you name it. Yes, I will admit that I was hesitant, but after getting some work done on my Honda Accord Crosstour 2010, Gary knows his stuff and very knowledgeable. He will do his best to make it happen and he'll tell you if he can't do it, not just to take your $. He works based on trusts. Thank you for being around and keeping my car running, Gary! read more

I just left the shop and I'm so impressed by how genuine Gary is and have decided he is my go to person from now on. I know nothing about cars so going to auto shop has always been a nightmare. I'm always skeptical on how people just always try to sell me things my car might not needed. I called Gary last week about my car's AC and he asked me to come in today so he could take a look on the issue. Just from the conversation alone I felt like I didn't neef to look any further. He sounded very confident on his own work and is very willing to offer his help in every way he could. When you read yelp reviews saying he offers the best customer service, believe it because it's true. Gary spent a lot of time trying to fix my AC the easy way but when that failed, he explained to me how we might need to replace the compressor and how much that would cost. He has been very straightforward and clear on what to expect every step of the way. He didn't went straight to the more costly fix just because he could. I highly recommend Gary for his excellent work and service. read more

I brought my 1997 Toyota Corolla into Canbeq when my transmission seemed to be acting up. Gary checked it, declared it safe, and suggested that I drive it a bit more before doing anything else. It's been fine ever since, and I truly appreciated that he didn't try to get any money out of me. (In fact, I'm pretty sure he didn't even charge me for his time.) When I returned for an oil change and safety check, Gary was easygoing about scheduling me on short notice, finished quickly even though I was willing to leave my car for the day, and charged me $25. And he remembered me four months after my initial visit and was super friendly. Since then I've stuck with Gary for *everything*, and he's seen me through it all--new tires, new brakes, you name it. If my little Corolla makes it to 300,000 miles (25,000 to go!), it will be because of Gary. I trust him thoroughly, love love love chatting with him, and recommend him to anyone who is even remotely nearby. read more

I don't often take the time to write reviews, but finding a good, trustworthy mechanic is not easy, or common. I'm an east coast transplant, and I've had a hard time finding a mechanic that I feel comfortable with as I did back home. I came here after reading other positive reviews, and was happy to find that they are all on point. Gary is friendly, a great communicator, and very welcoming. It's a great comfort to find someone you can trust your vehicle (and thus, your family) with. Thank you! read more

This review has been a month and a half or so overdue - Gary helped my husband and I when we were visiting family over the holidays and our bumper got stuck on a curb & got torn half off. Of course we panicked, because these repairs (Audi) can be expensive and not being from the area we did not immediately know where we should take the car. On top of that, we had only a few days left in town and needed to return back home in time for the new quarter of classes to start! (we are both teachers) Long story short, we could not have taken our business to a better place. If you are in a similar situation, scanning yelp right now hoping to find a trustworthy mechanic - no need to look further. You found him. Gary was able to fix our car in time for us to stay on schedule and for the most amazing price. He quickly assessed the situation and only replaced parts that absolutely needed replacing (and keep in mind that this could easily have been sold to us as a big/expensive replacement), and got the car back in working order considering both our limited budget and our safety. We are now planning to bring back our car to Gary for check ups or any other jobs that may be needed in the future, and have those coincide with family visits. Thanks again Gary, for saving us back in January! read more

Gary is the BEST!!! I had been referred to him by a friend and needed to get an oil change and smog check. Not ONLY did he change my oil, but he topped off all of my fluids, checked and filled my tire pressure, fixed my broken antenna AND fixed the front part of my bumper that was hanging off for me! He took the best care of me as if we had known each other for years and didn't charge me an arm and a leg! Also, since he didn't do smog checks at his shop (which he already let me know beforehand when I called), he referred me to another place that does them about a block away. He even gave the guy a call and told him I was on my way, AND gave me a discount coupon!! Gary is very knowledgeable and professional. I really appreciate that he tells it like it is and doesn't hide any facts. He really is there to help you and doesn't take advantage of you and his work is impeccable. I fully trust him and will never go anywhere else for my car! Thank you, Gary!!! read more

All I can say is, my husband has never raved more about any car-related business - EVER! I've never met Gary personally, but based on all the positive, amazing things that my husband has said about him, I feel like I already have. He was able to fix up our little Lexus at an honest, great rate, and even fixed it up in a few hours, despite having only a moment's notice. My husband says he has never had such great customer service in any trade, and has already been telling all of his friends about this place because he wants everyone to meet Gary so that they can experience the same positive time that he did. Gary, THANK YOU, from both of us! You have gained at least two more customers for life. =) read more

I am sorry it's taken some time to share my experience through this medium. I have been taking my car to Gary @ Canbeq for almost 3 years now. Gary, undoubtedly is the best mechanic one would find. But besides that, he's one of the most reliable, trustworthy people I have come across. Not only is he technically competent, his humility, honesty is what sets him apart from others. I had to take my car (Merc) to another mechanic just one time (It was a Sunday and I was in a rush to get somewhere) to replace my brake pads. Guess what, they charged me double the amount. I got the front wheels fixed and got back to Gary for the rear wheels for half the price. Another point that I'd like to add is about how sensitive he is to his customers' needs. He has recommended fixing something only when he thought was an absolute necessity. There are a few things that I need to take care at some point but am holding it off to make sure I have enough to spend on things I have to. Thanks to Gary's honest opinion / recommendations ... This is another rare trait that I truly appreciate. So, with Gary around, I know I'll always receive great and timely service and at a reasonable price and I have no qualms driving 35 miles to get my car fixed each time. :-) Gary, with all the goodness you have, you will go places. God bless you and your family. Thank you so much for all your kindness and your help at all times! Cheers... read more