Cobra Auto Repair

(120 reviews)

I brought my Honda in for a starter replacement, and Arturo quickly diagnosed the issue and…read moreconfirmed that the starter was the problem. After I left my car, he called to let me know the part was available and provided a clear price quote. The repair was completed in less than three hours. Arturo and his team provided fast, reliable, and affordable service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest and efficient mechanic.

So quick, fairly priced, and easy to work with. Really appreciate them and would go again. Had a…read moreflat tire and they had it patched and back on in about 30 minutes after I arrived.

Alexander Complete Auto Repair

(169 reviews)

Took a 2013 GLK350 here for repair. Repairs included engine mounts, oil change, brakes, fuel…read moresending pump, rear struts, amongst other things. Bill was about 1/2 the price of nearby mercedes competitors. The work was quick, and all issues were remediated within 2 to 3 days. Would recommend using again. Also highly recommend Alex's son, Bryan -- really nice and easy to work w/ over email.

Found this place on a whim after searching for a place to get my brakes replaced. The dealership…read moretold my all four of them were at 4s and quoted me $900 to get them all fixed - brakes only. After speaking with Alex, he quoted me $350, which was a much more reasonable price, so I went over to have him check it out. Turns out, the dealership lied! My brakes didn't need to be changed for another 4-6 months! I really appreciate how nice and honest he was about the entire process. Will definitely be coming back, I highly recommend!

Wen Autoworx

(34 reviews)

Fast and reliable service. Highly recommended . Will bring my car again next time I need anything.read more

Sherwin is always respectful he always send you text explaining the problem. I don't had any…read moreproblem when it comes to his work excellent . Highly recommended!

Caliber Collision

(39 reviews)

Absolutely wonderful customer service, great communication. I had Sammy and another gentleman who…read moremade sure I was taken care of every step of the way. Front desk was very friendly and attentive as well. Got my car back in a week!I highly recommend for anyone who needs work done.

I was a big dumb dumb and curbed my wheels ...but.....Excellent job and way faster than I thought…read more Ask for Jacob, he will treat you right and prices are fair! Communication is clear and helpful throughout and he explains everything that was done and makes sure all your questions are answered. The front desk is also courteous and helpful as well in a stressful time in your life dealing with car damage, thanks!

Ruiz Autorepair & Electric Service

4.3

(3 reviews)

Mr. Ruiz and his team are all awesome. I'm a woman and it's so worth going to south central to see…read morethem. I 100% trust them.

Always friendly and fast service here . My family has been coming here for years and this well…read morerespected mechanic is very appreciated. Thanks Ruiz for always taking care of my families car needs at reasonable and affordable prices!

Jimenez Body Work

1.0

(1 review)

A guy by the name of Aaron Medel really messed up our whole experience here. We had our gmc work…read moretruck painted from original blue color to white. The outcome was horrendous. There were massive drip marks in the finished product as well as a ton of over spray. In some spots it looked like they ran out of paint to finish it bc there is not enough paint covering and the coat is so thin ( like rattle can ). In one part it looks like 2 different colors were used , white and some yellowish color. Also we can still see some faint blue behind the white color.. He lied to us also. Had the truck delivered via AAA tow truck on June 23, 2017 he texted us on the 28th telling us it was ready. I asked him for a photo of the truck he said he didn't have one. So we live in Mission Viejo which is a 1.5 hour drive or 3 hour round trip. On June 29th the next day my friend went out to the shop on the basis that the truck was ready, we'll it wasn't to our surprise, Aaron had said that he had problems getting it in the paint booth and that it would be ready in 2 hrs time... it's a Friday no one was looking to stick around in the heat. Plus why did he say that it was ready the day before?????? Anyways the finished product was nightmare to the heart point where it needs to be Repainted AGAIN. We are looking to sell the truck so we are not expecting a well paint job. There goes 770 dollars down the drain. Horrible customer service that guy should be fired..

From the owner: Insurance Companies Welcome!…read more Collision Specialists Automotive Paint Spray Room (available for rent) Auto Body Work Framing Fixing dents Custom paint work Color matching Repairing or installing power windows. Free estimates! We can also go to you at no cost within 15 miles.

J And M Auto Repair

4.6

(51 reviews)

I came in looking to get my broken mirror fixed. J and M was well reviewed so I brought my Corolla…read morein to Mike and he got the job done quickly (literally under an hour) and efficiently. Service was friendly and professional. pricing was incredibly fair and honest. I can't recommend Mike enough, I will be returning here in the future if I ever need auto repair.

If you have a classic car or hot rod, this is your place! He truly loves cars and will guide you to…read moremake the best decisions. He's incredibly honest and so easy to communicate with. I wish I had found him sooner but thankful I did in the end!

AutoNation Mobile Service

3.8

(841 reviews)

I just want to send a compliment of gratitude to my technician "Jacob" he was professional and…read morehonest in his work on my Hybrid Lexus. A true value to your company. I will definitely continue to my service and recommend. Appreciated Repair Smith Team.

I appreciated the mobile service when it was under Repair Smith. The prices were reasonable and the…read moremechanics were on-time, worked efficiently and were professional. It was the steep increase in prices that drove me away.

Kiro's Auto Repair & Electric

4.0

(67 reviews)

So this is the same ownership! Alex's son now runs the business and it's clear that they're cut…read morefrom the same cloth. I had a terrible experience with this shop. Took my car in and he purposefully disconnected the plug from my radiator to make it leak. My mechanic said "someone" did it to show it was broken. This is not good business practice. Stealing from people is not how you do it. Very dishonest and I would never, ever recommend Kinos auto repair to anyone out there.

I normally only write reviews for an exceptional experience - exceptionally good or exceptionally…read morebad. Unfortunately, my experience with Kiros Auto went from good to bad to the worst in a matter of weeks. This is a detailed review so for those who don't want to read this long rant, the bottom line is this shop sucks but shame on me for being penny wise and pound foolish in trusting them to fix my import luxury car. The shop is family-owned and run by brothers Kiro and Mike and their dad Alex. Mike is passionate about cars and very knowledgeable. He is also a smooth talker who handles most of the communication. He will also lie to your face. I drive a 2008 hybrid SUV that has over 100,000 miles so I knew I it was time to do some maintenance. Initially I went to this shop because they offered the best price for headlight restoration. They did a great job on the headlights so in an effort to save money, I trusted them to handle a tire monitor situation that was causing my check system light to stay on. The dealer wanted upwards of $1,500 to fix the problem. Kiros Auto said they could fix it for $700-800, maybe less because they were willing to investigate the status of each sensor rather than just trying to replace all of them. Only one sensor was bad so I felt good about the work Kiros had done. Then I ended up replacing my battery via AAA and took a road trip and my check system light came back on. I called the shop from the road and Mike said I should check the tires to make sure I hadn't gotten a puncture since they fixed the sensors. I stopped at a Jiffy Lube that checked my tire pressure and informed me that my tires actually needed replacing. Upon closer inspection I saw that my tires were very worn and nearly cracking. I was surprised that Kiro had not mentioned this to me since they were working on my tires! This should have been a red flag. When I got back to town I took my car back to them since the tire sensor repair was under warranty. They had my car for nearly a week then I got it back and thought everything was fine. Hah! Two days after getting my car back, it wouldn't start at all. I called back AAA who jumped the car and I took it back to Kiro to see if in the reprogramming of my tire sensors, something had been thrown off. Mike reassured me that this was not the problem then gave me a long speech about the poor quality of AAA batteries. He suggested the battery was bad and to test it, they put in a new battery and kept my car overnight so they could monitor and test it. Sure enough he determined the battery was not holding a charge (I did get a refund from AAA). I then let him put one of their batteries in my car and prepared to go on another road trip. I ended up stranded in the mountains when this new battery died. Upon my return, I again found myself at the shop due to the warranty situation. This time, Mike determined I had a parasitic draw on the battery due to a faulty electronic control unit (ECU). I authorized replacement. Turns out the part was a special order so I was out of my vehicle for another 2-3 weeks! I couldn't understand the delay until I pressed for explicit details which is when I realized they were ordering used parts that were actually defective. I asked them to order a new part from the dealer. When I came to pick up my car, not only was the vehicle not ready as promised, but one of their mechanics was literally still working on my car. He had my tire iron in his hand and I noticed my spare tire compartment was broken. I pointed this out to Kiro who said they would fix it along with with my windows that no longer worked. Now I'm pissed and don't trust them. I just wanted my vehicle back intact. Mike promised everything would be made right. So I was furious when I went to pick up my car to find the windows still didn't work, nor had they fixed what they broke on my car, and now my alarm didnt work either. The windows were just a quick reinitializing process but the repair for the broken spare tire compartment again required a special order. What infuriated me even more was the dad Alex trying to insinuate that I had broken the tire compartment. Since Kiro was present when I discovered the problem and I had been pretty accommodating up to that point, they didn't force the issue and agreed to repair it. They charged me another $500+ despite all their incompetence and I paid it to get my keys back and get out of the shop without incident. However I was able to dispute the charges and recover some of my money. I had to take my car back to the dealer after all. That's when I discovered they really did not know how to reprogram the ECU which was why the alarm and the windows were having issues. I also found out it would cost me $500-700 to fix the stuff they broke. All in all, these guys talk a good game and may even have a lot of great car knowledge but they are liars and cheats. Buyer beware.

Bumper to Bumper

2.8

(12 reviews)

This is a total scam. They will ruin your car and ask you to pay for it. They approached me at a…read morepublic parking lot and promised to fix the minor scratches. They ended up ruining my car. The small scratches that nobody would notice became a big patch that I had to pay way more to fix. DO NOT WORK WITH THEM!

John Hance is operating an illegitimate car repair business and is scamming people…read more I hired him to fix some minor damage to my car door in which he initially quoted me for $650 (sounded good given the dealership would charge more) but then increased it $950 bec of some minor dents. After working on the damages for 30 min, he actually made things noticeably worse. - The door was now two-toned and visibly off - There are new bumps and exposed drill holes in the plastic parts - There are drilled holes with screws jammed in, some completely open. - Worst of all the door is now misaligned with the car body He initially said he would come back to fix the damages, but after multiple attempts to schedule a time, I asked for a refund so I can have someone else properly fix the damages he had caused. He agreed to refund $300 which I NEVER received after MULTIPLE attempts of getting in touch with him. It's clear that this guy is dishonest and is actively scamming people.

Budget Mobile Air

(29 reviews)

I overcharged my F-150 AC (going from under to over) and wondering why it was still not producing…read morevery cold air. Then I added more R-134a and made it worse. I called Earl on a Monday morning, arrived at his place 15 min later and he went straight to work on it. He determined it was overcharged by the very hot discharge line and fans running crazy hard. He recovered the charge, did a light evacuation, then put in the proper amount of refrigerant. He was done in 30 minutes. $100. I feared it was a screwed up compressor clutch since it would engage intermittently. Hooray for Earl!!!

Earl is a very kind, caring and very knowledgeable person. He is straight forward, and always wants…read moreto help. He is quick, efficient and fairly priced. I highly recommend him, he's the best. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Normandie Auto Electric & Air Conditioning

(104 reviews)

My A/C stopped working, so I went to Normandie Auto Electric, and Fernando diagnosed it super fast,…read morein less than 20 minutes it was all fixed. Thank you so much for your great service! I'm super grateful for your help and will definitely come back if needed (hopefully not LOL).

Old man is nice! I wanted to check on my AC, old man told me they open at 9 so I went there at 9…read more He told me his mechanic is not there yet. The mechanic came almost at 10 saying he was working out.... Then he said he thought it was one of the part and wanted me to come back on Saturday, when I went back on Saturday they were closed. I went back to home and I replaced motor instead of some other part he ordered. A little unprofessional

Mobile Brake Guy

(323 reviews)

David was great! He arrived at my location right on time, and the entire service took about 20…read moreminutes. I originally planned on replacing both my brake pads and rotors, but after inspecting everything, he honestly recommended replacing only the rotors. He also pointed out a few other maintenance items that would need attention eventually, but made it clear they weren't urgent and never tried to pressure me into additional work. That level of honesty and transparency is refreshing and hard to find. I really appreciated the straightforward advice and excellent service. I would definitely recommend David and will be using him again for future maintenance.

I had a great experience with Mobile Brake Guy. He replaced the brake pads and rotors (front and…read morerear) on my 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. What really stood out is that he's honest and not your typical mechanic trying to upsell you. While he was doing the job, he pointed out a couple other small things that needed to be tightened up and took care of them--no pressure, just looking out and making sure everything was safe and done right. Best part: he comes to your house, which is huge. In today's world where it feels like everyone is trying to get over on you, this was a refreshing experience--professional, straightforward, and quality work. Definitely a repeat customer from here on out. Highly recommend!

Master Tech

(235 reviews)

I take my car to Master Tech for all mechanical repairs, routine service and body work. They are…read morethe best! Herbert, the owner, is a knowledgeable mechanic and has a skillful crew. He thoroughly explains the work to be done, any options and tries to find economical solutions. He's caring, professional and provides great customer service. Repairs When the mechanics repair something, it's fixed. I have never had to return. They are very skillful. They fixed a tricky problem with a headlight at a fraction of the cost others quoted. Honest Herbert is honest. He doesn't do unnecessary repairs. For example, Once I had a rattle whenever I started the car. He found a rock in the exhaust pipe and removed it. Body work I recently took my car in for some body work, The cost of the repairs was less than I expected. The car came back looking like new and the paint matched perfectly. Beautiful! I just want to say THANKS to Herbert and his crew and to recommend them highly! Rosann Taylor

Herbert was a big help for me with getting my 2016 Honda accord touring fixed. I had taken it to…read moremultiple mechanics AND the dealer, and no one could tell me exactly what my issue was and just be straight with me. I had an emissions system issue that gave me the code 'P0139'. The first mechanic I took it to last year told me that it was a simple o2 sensor issue (rightfully so considering the code I was getting), yet when he replaced the sensor, the light continually came on. So he replaced it again, and replaced another o2 sensor on the vehicle (according to him). When none of that worked, he told me that my catalytic converter was faulty, and that I was going to have to pay roughly 8k for a new one. Safe to say I didn't believe him, nor did I stick around and simply take his word for it. I started making calls and, at first, genuinely believed that I was going to have to come up with the 8k by summer 2026 (when my smog inspection was due). I thought at one point I was sold a faulty vehicle too and even tried to receive compensation for the error. Turns out that wasn't the case, and even if it was, there wasn't much I could about it anymore. I took it to others who quoted me ridiculous prices for a simple diagnostic, I took it to others that just simply couldn't tell me what was wrong, and then to make things more confusing, the light would go on and off and would even go off long enough for me to pass smog!!! (Even though the first guy I went to said my catalytic converter was bad). Then, I looked online and found Master Tech. Great reviews, great location in the South Bay (Torrance), and fair pricing. Diagnostic was about 160, which would go toward repairs if needed, and if they couldn't find the issue I'd pay zero dollars! When I first got there, already Herbert pointed out things no mechanic pointed out before. I was told and under the impression that all my sensors were new and changed... they weren't. He also informed me that my vehicle was an American built one (not Japanese or Canadian, which I heard can make all the difference in quality). That's information that, although wasn't a huge concern, let me know that this guy paid attention to detail and really cared about what he was doing. He then told me to leave it with him later on in the week so he could give the vehicle TLC (tender love and care), and to be comfortable with not having my vehicle for a couple days (wasn't a problem at all). Eventually he gets back to me after a day and lets me know that the sensor had to be changed out with an oem one, as the previous mechanic put in an aftermarket one. On the day that I picked the car up and paid for the install, we both hopped in and took it for a ride, and the engine was running smooth like butter now. No more rich running (causing my gas to burn faster), and no more harsh shifting. He then hands me over the old sensor and informs me that I should go get my money back from the other mechanic. It turns out, the other guy was trying to screw me over (surprise, surprise!), whereas Herbert was honest and righteous. The piece the other mechanic put in was a Bosch sensor, made specifically for German made vehicles. Smh. It was for VOLKSWAGENS and the like ONLY. He was just trying to get me to pay him thousands, and perhaps allow me to further damage my engine and transmission from the issues he was forcing my vehicle to go thru for the time that it wasn't working properly due to a lazy, incompatible o2 sensor. I was relieved that I found Herbert who was able to help me and install the correct piece for a fair price (443 roughly, as opposed to the almost 700 dollars the dealer would've tried to charge me). I like his style, and he is definitely a righteous mechanic. Thank you bro!

Subaru Automotive Repair and Service

(16 reviews)

We were told by another garage our subie was a bust and to get rid of it. We brought it to Subaru…read moreauto repair for a second opinion. They looked over our car carefully, took a video of the test they performed and shared it with us. He also explained to us what the test meant. Overall it was a bust and repairing it wasn't worth it but I appreciated the honesty and thorough evaluation. The garage itself has access through the alley, street entrance is pretty busy. We communicated via text and phone but during drop off and pick up the main guy wasn't around. He shares the garage with someone else and that person helped us when the main guy wasn't there (sorry I can't remember his name). Overall a good experience despite the fact that my car is officially dead!

Great mechanic they really know what their doing honest and great service. Highly recommend. My go…read moreto mechanic.

Europa Motors

(53 reviews)

i never look forward to taking my car in for service but i am always happy when i leave Europa's…read morebecause i know I am getting value and excellent service for my money. Tony is very honest and always tries to help me save a few dollars. I will never take my mercedes anywhere else. i highly recommend him!

Took my car to a different shop last year and they wanted to do so much to my Mercedes that I…read morecontemplated selling my car. I took my car to Tony at Europa soon afterward and found that I didn't need so much done and that he was honest, realistic, and charged fair prices. Every time I've taken my car in, the work is done quickly, and well. He's also friendly and I appreciate that he doesn't try to upsell or scare me into doing more maintenance on my car.

Air Tech 24 Heating and Air Conditioning

(136 reviews)

We had a really good experience with Airtech24 Heating and Air Conditioning. What sold us right…read moreaway was Cyrus. He gave us a very straightforward, no-nonsense estimate and only recommended the work he actually felt was necessary. The price was fair, and that honesty is what made us decide to go with him. There were definitely some challenges along the way, especially with permits in our city. Apparently it is much tougher than others when it comes to permits, and it ended up requiring a lot more paperwork and extra effort than he expected. Even with all that, Cyrus stuck to his original quote and never tried to charge us more, which we really appreciated. Jaime and Jesus handled the installation of the air handler, ductwork, and heat pump. They worked hard, were very respectful of our home, kept things clean, and honestly were much quieter doing the work than I expected considering all the cutting and installation involved. They also worked hard to finish ahead of the timeline they originally gave us. Inspection passed with no issues, and now we've been using the AC for months with zero problems. Overall, we're really happy with the work and would definitely recommend them.

AMAZING service!!! Everything from our first contact with Air Tech 24 was exceptional. They were…read morevery responsive and communicated with us from start to finish. They were totally professional and upfront about what was entailed in the work that was required. We completely recommend them!!!

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3 years ago

Mike is hands down the most exceptional mechanic out there. My family has trusted him with all our vehicles for an impressive 30 years, and we wouldn't consider going anywhere else. I happily recommend him to all my friends and family, and they, too, continue to rely on his expertise. One of the most remarkable things about Mike is his unwavering honesty, a trait that's often hard to come by in the world of mechanics. Working with him is a breeze, and he's always fair with his pricing, which is incredibly refreshing. Car troubles are never enjoyable, but Mike manages to delve deep into the issues and consistently offers very reasonable charges. I reside in LA proper and have sought quotes from various auto shops nearby. Without fail, they tend to mark up their prices by a staggering 40-50%. Thankfully, Mike's shop in Gardena is the perfect solution. Despite the distance, I make the trek whenever I need an oil change or any repairs because I know I can rely on Mike's genuine expertise and fair pricing. If you're seeking a trustworthy, skilled, and affordable mechanic, look no further than Mike. He truly is a gem in the automotive world, and I can't speak highly enough of him. read more

Sylvia B.

7 years ago

Mike is the best mechanic in town! Very thorough and reasonable. Appreciate you Mike! up!!! read more

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