Been coming here for years, there's been a turnover of mechanics over the years but overall they have done good work and when there was an issue, they have stood behind the work. I won't say there has never been an issue, but they have always worked to identify the actual issue and address the root cause. This is NOT a shop that just throws parts at an issue and hopes the symptoms go away. They take the time to diagnose the issue and fix what is really wrong with my cars. If you are looking for a shop to build a relationship with, I recommend Car Emporium, Serge and his crew. read more

Straight forward and honest, they take great care of your car. It's hard finding a trustworthy car shop that won't sell you on things you don't need. We had two of our cars serviced here. One of them had a headlight issue that still persisted even after the initial fix. They let us bring it back and solved the issue quickly with an alternative part and now it works great! read more

Purchase a brand new battery on 11/25! It would only charged lower than 12 volt! Took it back to the shop because it's still under warranty! The shop would not replace with a new one like most of the bat shop does! They wanted to charged to find out if it is true that it won't be charged! It took 2 hours and if it's true it can't be charge the battery will take another 1.5 hours to deliver! mean while I don't have a car to run around! I will alert all viewers to reconsider if you chose this shop for service! I wouldn't my self! To me it has no responsibilities, not trustworthy, waisted your precious time ! Time is money! read more

Super grateful for the professionals at Car Emporium, who expertly completed an electrical repair on my Volkswagen. The team is easy to work with, fair in pricing, and clearly has a broad skillset among the friendly members of the team. I will return for future maintenance and repair needs, and will certainly recommend Car Emporium to friends. read more

Valve covers leak, fuel pump leaks , +more , ALIGN + Second time: trany PLUG AND REDO and fuel filter LEAKING + Long and short : my 2000 E320 mercedes always runs %100 better AND SAFER every time go there. Thanks Serge, Junior and mechanics great & reas $$$. read more

super honest people and genuine people!! they do not rip you off am truly are amazing!!! i would never go elsewhere for my vw. amazing service!! read more

Had my audi q3 serviced here and the staff here are incredibly kind and honest! They did not try to upsell me with services and priced everything appropriately. Would come back to get all future servicing done here! read more

Firstly, my initial request was to address the check engine light and the temperature gauge sensor. However, the issues persist: the engine light reappeared the next day, and the temperature gauge remains inactive. Secondly, during the repair, you informed me that the coolant water pipes were broken during fixing,I felt I had no choice but to consent to the additional repair. Lastly, I sought a second opinion from another mechanic nearby. They informed me that some repairs done were not relevant to the issues I presented and that I was overcharged for the service.(1300$) , they replaced engine oil dipstick, gas tank cover, without asking me ,which is he said for free, ... I didn't ask for change. The terrible thing is offered me to sell my car 900$ , and next day , they offered me to buy car same model and years , 6000$ what the hell?! And I found random next mechanic store (k auto, Vietnamese mechanic ) to get estimated cost and fixed , estimation fee is free and got fixed with reasonable price, I am highly recommending k-auto, not emporium ( bewilder) Word to mouth. "Highly not recommend " this repair shop ,terrible repair store in my life. read more

Highly recommend. I used Car Emporium to check out a used car before I purchased. They did the inspection thoroughly for a great value. Serge and the team provided expertise, care and great service. They even rechecked it after the dealer made the fixes. I would definatly go back if I lived anywhere near the area. read more

The team at Car Emporium are, by far, the most knowledgeable and trustworthy mechanics I have dealt with. I've worked with them for several years. It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust...this is that place for me. On several occasions they have diagnosed issues with my cars, and they gave me solid advice about what is best for me as a vehicle owner, instead of what is best for their bottom line. Replaced a transmission, timing belts and light engine work. Solid work. read more

Great mechanic. It's hard to find solid, honest mechanics who don't try to screw you over these days. Serj and his crew always deliver. He's taken care of our BMWs and even our Jeep - we're always happy with the results and how quickly they get the job done. Their services/parts also include a warranty. read more

Had an oil change and brake replacement service done here. These guys are open and super honest about things. Serge was very transparent about what I needed done, how long I might be able to go without work, how much it might cost, and what my options were. To me, the auto industry is full of shady shops and having found an honest and trustworthy place means everything to me. Will be bringing my car here every time. read more

They always threat my Benz right. Always fair prices!! They have been the only company outside of Mercedes that I trust with my car. They also get you in and out as much as possible! read more

I will never take my BMW anywhere else. Serge has been my mechanic for years now. I know I can trust his work completely, he has saved me lots of money too. I've had local Fullerton mechanics do little things. I was thinking it would be easier than tow my car all the way down to Garden Grove, big mistake. More than once it ended up costing lots of money and they didn't fix the problem. So down I go to Serge everythime now. He fixes the problem correctly everytime. I don't have to worry and he prices are always more then fair. read more

Serge wil always go out his to fix your car and not go yo the big boys. Very knowledgeable with European cars.

To be honest i know nothing about cars. Having grown up in Garden Grove, I had passed Serge's place many times, so I decided to take my car in and get an estimate. !st; the cost of his estimate is about $50 cheaper than the local Audi Dealerships. Serge had my car in and out of his shop in such a timely matter it was amazing ! He always kept me in the loop about how the repairs were going, and never spoke to me in a way that made me feel stupid or ignorant about them. He fixed on part on my car the cheapest way possibly for me, without losing the integrity of his work. I will DEFINITELY without a doubt be bringing my Audi A4 back to Serge and Car Emporium for all my cars repairs. Serge and the guys at Car Emporium ROCK ! He even removed my faulty battery, let me go exchange it out at another store, and put the new one back in my car, also replacing a dirty A/C filter and cleaning out the undercarriage of debris and leaves and what not for free without and appointment. I just called ahead, drove up and he got it done ! The most important thing to me, is that Serge not only does quality work, and FAST (my car runs AMAZING NOW) but with every new client, he goes above and beyond what a mechanic needs to because he genuinely wants to have satisfied and repeat customers... For me, its a lifetime thing, I would bring any car of mine in the future to see him !! read more

My husband took our Porsche to this place for repair per our neighbor's suggestion( 35% of the dealer repair)! Wrong move! Not only they charge $230 for the diagnostic that we had already told them about... But Serjio was very rude and obnoxious and took him 1/2 day to put the car back together to be picked up! Now the rear axel is making a terrible noise. I wouldn't trust this hole in the wall repair shop! read more

Car Emporium is the most disrespectful & dishonest mechanic They won't even let anyone ask any questions with them yelling at you Serjio was screaming and yelling in my face saying only thing I do is complain so unprofessional... They think people would just lay down and get taken advantage they just rip people off They don't even put original BMW parts & I proved it by taking it to another mechanic... they think that they're the only mechanic around town This place is a joke read more

I live in HB but i work near this shop. I used to take my car to CMW in HB (what a rip off) Talked to Serge over the phone and told him about the problem i had on my 94 BMW sunroof, he told me from the sound of it that he might need me to wait or leave the car for about an hour or two max. When i picked up the car that night the problem was solved and it was $100 less than CMW. Thanks guys. I hope i dont see you for awhile (LOL)but if my car neeeds anything i will be there. read more

Super happy with the service. I found Car Emporium on an Audi forum searching for a new shop, some of the users had a good experience. Serge and Jr are super friendly on know cars inside and out. Saved a bunch of money vs dealer and even other private shops. The shop is super clean and organized. It is a 40 min drive for me and I will be back. read more

i bought a car from this last week "serge" who stated car was in amazing condition. he had it listed on ebay and insured me that all issues were listed in the description and that i had nothing to worry about. when car was being picked up by my auto transport truck driver the car wouldn't start since there was an ignition issue that i wasnt informed of. when car arrived there was a dent in the rear left quarter panel as well as rust around both tail lights that "serge" intentionally hid fro me. he is a dishonest seller and i can imagine a dishonest mechanic. i am seeing leagal action and working with ebay to have him be held responsible for his shady transaction. beware of this shop and this guy! read more

Best private mechanic hands down in Southern California! I've been coming here along with my family for over 25 years. Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi and domestic. Serge and his son JR are the best! read more

I've been going to Car Emporium for six plus years now. If you are anything like me, you are probably quite skeptical of most auto mechanics. I can fumble my way under the hood of my car but when push comes to shove, I probably would not be able tell you the difference between a belt tensioner and a timing belt. I came here on a friend's recommendation some time ago. Back then, Car Emporium specialized only in European cars. Serj (the guy at the front desk) still touts that European cars are the best and most reliable. That aside, he still took my Mitsubishi in as a courtesy and they took a look at my car. Turns out I had a faulty O2 sensor. They let me know the problem, the cost of parts, and how long it might take, breaking the whole thing down for me. Most importantly, the price was very reasonable! Although they are experts on European cars, I believe now they have an onsite mechanic who specializes in Japanese models. So they regularly take in Japanese cars too now. I'm sure if you have an American car, they would be able to accommodate you as well! The great thing about Car Emporium is that they don't try to up-sell you or pressure you into getting work that you don't need. For example, I just went in last week to have a timing belt replaced. The owner did a quick brake inspection and let me know I was still good, with about 35-40% remaining. In my experience, at other less honest shops, they would have put the fear of God in me to change my brake pads immediately. I also told him that my gas mileage was getting pretty bad. He took a look at my K&N air filter (cloth + reusable) and cleaned it out for me. He also recommended that I look into using fuel injector cleaners about every three months. Note, he didn't try to SELL me any of the stuff, he just suggested trying it out. He recommended that I use it right before a nice, long drive that would empty out the tank (I drive from SF to OC relatively often). He also cautioned not to use it too frequently as the stuff is pretty harsh on the engine. Good guy, very helpful and isn't trying to push you into unnecessary work. Note that the owner's name is Serge (ending with "ge") and the guy at the front desk's name is Serj (ending with a "j"). I've heard them call the front desk guy "Junior" a couple of times so I imagine he is the owner's son. All in all, great mechanics with matching service and trustworthiness to boot. Hard to find all three qualities in an auto shop these days. I highly recommend you head to Car Emporium next time your car needs a tune-up! If you enter from Garden Grove, it will be all the way in the back of the auto strip (there are a couple of other auto mechanic/detailing shops). You can also get in from the backside going northbound on Magnolia which will place you right in front of Car Emporium. OH! Also, they have a 5% discount if you pay with cash! Take advantage of it! read more

What more can I say than this is an honest family-run Business. That's right folks, honest, trustworthy, skilled and knowledgeable mechanics. They have been at this location for over 20 years. I wouldn't trust my Benz to anyone else. They do quality work here. Actually, I would trust them with ANY kind of car, but especially BMW and Benz. read more

My 2010 R56 Mini Cooper started making weird engine noises. This is the first non American car I have owned and I'm not confident in my diagnostic and repair skills. A friend recommended Serge and Car Emporium. I was dreading taking it in for a diagnosis since everything on these cars seems to be quite expensive. I took it in to Serge. Turned out I had a bad motor mount, a bad idler pulley and my valve cover had to be replaced due to an oil leak. He told me my car would be ready in two days. Sure enough it was. I showed up to pick it up and he told me he fixed the pulley and didn't charge me for it. He could have just said he replaced it and charged me and I would have not known the difference. Serge is an honest mechanic and wont charge you for stuff you do not need. I spent almost half of what others had quoted me. I highly recommend the Car Emporium. I will definitely be back again. read more

Car Emporium is the best, most dependable shop in So Cal. My family has been taking their cars there for as long as I can remember and I won't take my Porsche anywhere else! read more

I am a very critical person. It takes a lot to impress me, and even more to earn my trust as a customer. Serge at Car Emporium is the most honest and trustworthy person I have ever done business with. I have an old 2001 BMW X5, and he has done quite a bit of work on it. He always takes the time to explain every issue clearly and simply, gives you good, honest options, and he understands when cost is an issue. We have shopped our mechanical work around a little, and every time, Serge is the most affordable. He is flexible, always willing to talk about an issue, and provides extensive quotes. I can't recommend him enough. read more

BEST PRIVATE MECHANIC YOU CAN EVER HAVE I've been taking my 330i and my wife's 528i to Serge's shop for over 8 years now. He's done all the maintenance on our vehicles from tires to tune ups and parts replacements. Serge is honest and fair and his pricing is very reasonable. Him and his crew are experts in European autos. I always see Porches, Audi's, Mercedes and BMW's being worked on in his shop. His son Serge Jr. helps him run the shop and also sells excellent used vehicles. One more than one occasion Serge has taken in my car in an emergency situation and has diagnosed, fixed the problem and gotten my back on the road quickly. Like a couple of weeks ago when my battery died. When it came to for us to purchase a car for our 17 year old daughter we took it to Serge for him to look it over, head to toe. If you looking for a top flight mechanic, that won't rip you off, one who is honest and very experienced....go see Serge at Car Emporium, he's the best. I highly recommend him and his services. read more

I started going here since 2012 when I got my new used car. I was hesitant at first because I drive a Honda Accord, but it was clearly no problem. Serge and Serj (father son) are absolutely the best. I'm writing this review today because they both stayed after closing time for an oil change and chatted with me. I called a head and they said no problem. 5 stars all the way. I wish I could give them 6. read more

I needed to take some photographs of a relatively rare Mercedes, that CE happened to have for sale on the lot. I contacted them, and they replied quickly and were extremely helpful and kind. Thanks for your time and assistance! read more

Been bringing my car to this shop for roughly a year now. The staff and mechanics are incredibly friendly and competent. They seem to care about both you and your car--a true rarity these days. read more

I took my 944S in for repairs and maintenance on the engine, trans, brakes and suspension. An overall great experience! The shop is "eat off of the floor" clean. They are extremely knowledgable about the cars they work on and very detail oriented. Perhaps most importantly, they are passionate about the cars they work on and treat them as if they are their own. I'm glad to have found this shop! read more

Not trustworthy. Brought my car in for a diagnosis. Let them repair one of two issues overpriced and then asked me to pay diagnosis fee on the other problem??? Quoted me $600 to program a navi which Bullet Performance did for free!! read more

I have been going to these guys for years for my oil changes/car maintenance and can't recommend them enough. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable and will never try to sell you something you dont need. My cars have been running great and if any problems pop up I know where to go without the fear of getting scammed/overcharged. read more

Car Emporium is a family run business operated by a very knowledgeable owner and team. The owner treats you like family and will do his best to get you up and running with what you need. I've been in a bind several times with my car and they've found the right parts at the best prices. You never feel like you need to haggle because their goal is to keep you happy. I highly recommend them! read more

This place is awesome! I live almost an hour away, and I still come here any time I need something. Very friendly, great service, great prices. Serge is the best! read more