The service and staff definitely value fixing my vehicle. James went above and beyond, grateful for…read morehis knowledge and was super helpful when explaining my vehicles diagnostic issues. They value their customers and they were honest about the process. Loved how they showed me a diagram to explain it better.

I can't say nothing but great things about this shop. I felt with James who truly values customers…read moreand always does his best at fair pricing and exceptional service. My muffler, pipe, and catalic converter was jacked up. He helped me fixed the pipe and muffler the best he can and he notified me that there was still a warranty on my vehicle so he didn't touch it and he gave me fair pricing. When I took my car to Chevy, they were so unprofessional and dumb. I had James explain what's going on with my vehicle and how Chevy had to honor my warranty, but Chevy Costa Mesa were being lazy. They didn't even look at the vehicle but diagnosed it just by hearing it. I brought my vehicle back to James and he took pictures and referred me to HB Chevy and he didn't charge me. James and his shop are truly about the people and getting their vehicle fixed. His shop and customer service is something every auto shop should emulate. I will always go to this shop for my auto needs. Chevy Costa Mesa can get bent. Thank you again James for you and your crew.

Thank You Alex Your Facility Is Top Of The Line…read more Clean and prompt We AppreciateYour Service Best Regards Starla

I've lived in Costa Mesa for over 20 years and have always noticed this shop. I finally decided to…read morestop by and have them check out my Pacifica that was overheating and losing coolant. Daron and everyone at the front desk were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The lobby and waiting area were spotless, which made for a great first impression. What really stood out was their thorough inspection process. They provided pictures and videos showing exactly what the issues were. It's one thing to be told what's wrong, but actually seeing the proof is top-notch service. Unfortunately, my van had a blown head gasket and wasn't worth saving. However, I was so impressed with their honesty and how they handled everything that we ended up bringing in my daughter's 4Runner. They did a full inspection on the 4Runner, replaced the entire driveshaft, installed brand-new shocks and springs, and took care of several other fixes. It now drives like a brand-new car, and we absolutely love it! Our 4Runner is pushing 298k miles, and thanks to Daron and his team at Herb's Garage, we're hoping to keep it running for another 100k. Thanks, guys!

I am so grateful for this place. I don't know much about cars, but Aaron made the whole experience…read moreentirely easy and stress-free for me. He has wonderful manners, and his clear communication, explanations and attentiveness made me feel so looked after. I felt like he went above and beyond by fixing things I didn't even ask for, all for what I believe is more than a fair price. His kindness and professionalism really stood out, and my car seems to be running perfectly now. Thank you, Aaron and DNZ.

I previously left a five-star review because I had a good experience here. At the time, EU was…read morehonest enough to tell me I didn't need a tire rotation, which saved me money as a student. Because of that, I came back for multiple oil changes. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was completely different. I was charged a high price for what should have been a simple oil change and cabin/air filter replacement, and I ended up waiting about two hours for the work to be completed. After talking it through with someone more familiar with car maintenance, it became clear that I was likely overcharged for a job that should have been quicker and more reasonably priced. What made the experience worse was the interaction before my appointment. When I asked for clarification about being told I may need "air," EU laughed at me for asking. I'm neurodivergent and sometimes take things more literally, so I was just trying to confirm whether I was being charged for something that is often free. Instead of explaining, I felt mocked for asking a simple question. Because of this experience, I no longer feel comfortable or confident returning here. I'm sharing this as a caution for other customers--especially women and neurodivergent people--who may not be as familiar with car maintenance and rely on mechanics to be honest, respectful, and transparent.

This has become my new trusted mechanic for all of our car needs…read more As a woman who has driven used cars for most of her life, going to a trusted mechanic is hard to find. I used to go to mechanics in Santa Ana but was not always able to get the services I needed. Now with a new car, I was tired of getting price gouged for a simple oil change at the dealership. At Harbor Auto Service, Mike and John get the job done at an affordable price and take customer service to the next level. For example, when you have already paid and are all set, they park the car right outside for you and send you on your way. They are respectful and take the time to explain what is wrong with the car and give you plenty of options. They also have a nice waiting room with a tv, couches, and offer water as you wait. I have been here twice, and each time has been pleasant. I am already recommending them to all of my friends and family as a solid, trusted choice!

If I could give zero stars, I would give it…read more Mike at Harbor Auto is a complete fraud and does what he can to steal your money. I made the mistake of taking my car back to Harbor Auto after an issue with a new battery that they installed for me a few years ago which died literally a few days later because they messed up putting things back together. Fast forward to my latest predicament. A few weeks ago, my car was dying on the freeway. Had no idea what was going on, but noticed it was not going higher than 1800 RPMs and not going higher than 2nd gear. It put itself into protective mode. I managed to get myself to an Autozone and they scanned the car and got a few codes outlining what the issue was. I said I would get it to a mechanic in the morning. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of taking it to Mike at Harbor Auto. The codes Autozone provided were: P2191 and P1326 and then some commentary about it being my PCV Valve that needed replacing too. I showed these codes/printout to Mike and he said "don't worry, we'll take a look and get it figured out". I waited nearly the whole day before I called Mike to get an update, he said he would call me back with updates "soon". He then called me about 20 mins later suggesting that it might be my catalytic converter that might need replacing. I was curious because there was no indication that my catalytic converter was an issue. I looked up prices on my own to get an idea of what the price range could look like while waiting for Mike to call me back. He calls back and confirms "its definitely your catalytic converter and I'm not sure if you're going to want to put up the $$$ to replace it." He then quotes me $3,175.00 for a a new catalytic converter. I'm floored because the research I did for my car (2011 Hyundai Sonata LE) was approx $1200 for a Hyundai converter or something between $800-1000 for a 3rd party converter. I was already pissed by this point. I just told Mike I'm taking the car back and to leave it alone. I knew he was trying to literally swindle me and I don't know why. Maybe he just didn't want to do the work on the car? Maybe he had NO idea what he was doing? Either way, this just confirmed that I would never go to Harbor Auto Service again. I spoke with my neighbor whose a mechanic as a hobby that night, told him everything that was going on and he agreed that Mike was trying to bamboozle me for the money! He gave me a great suggestion which was to get a second opinion which is exactly what I did. I then took it where he takes his cars which is literally right next door to Harbor Auto to a place called Costa Mesa Transmission. He let the owner Arturo know that I was coming. I took my car to Arturo the following morning and I gave him the same rundown of what was going on. He did some research on the codes from the scanner the other day and calls me back within 2 hours of drop off saying they can't do anything with the car BUT that there was a warranty/recall situation with Hyundai related to my scanned codes. He said I should call Hyundai service first to see if they could take a look at the car which is exactly what I did. Hyundai took the car and it was indeed covered under one of their warranties/recall notices. So everything was going to be covered by Hyundai for free. Arturo also did not charge me a dime when I went to pick it up and take it to Hyundai. THIS IS THE TYPE OF PERSON I WISH TO DO BUSINESS WITH IN THE FUTURE!!! PLEASE AVOID HARBOR AUTO SERVICE AT ALL COSTS!!! TAKE YOUR CAR NEXT DOOR TO COSTA MESA TRANSMISSION INSTEAD!!! SEE ARTURO!!! They do standard work like oil changes, etc and a lot of other work besides just transmissions. You will be saving money and grief by avoiding Harbor Auto Service. I knew from the jump that it was a mistake to take it back to Harbor, but I was desperate to find a place that opened early in the morning. When I should've literally drove my car another 20 feet in the same driveway and taken it to Costa Mesa Transmission. @Mike, I want my $160.00 you charged me back as a refund. You honestly should be ashamed of yourself for attempting to gouge your customers the way you tried with me. Absolutely shameful.

Quick, easy, was able to get in right away. Didn't feel overcharged, very trustworthy, and great…read moretiming with estimated wait time. Highly recommend!

Honestly, hands-down 10 out of 10 everyone here is super kind, respectful and understanding and…read morevery sweet. My biggest thing is honesty when it comes to these kinds of things and they were nothing but insightful and helpful. It is a beautiful family business and even talking to customers that were there as well everyone has had such a positive experience, and I felt the need to write about mine as well. They do a lot of different services and for the value of honesty and thrones they are the best in town highly recommend!!!

Great service! I went in for an oil change and tire rotation and Mitch was incredibly helpful, fast…read moreand professional! He was super thorough and at the end let me know that I had a nail in my tire and had a few other issues I needed to get fixed, but didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary things like most auto shops, which I appreciated a lot. Will definitely be going back!

TLDR: Fast Reply. Accommodating Availability. Competitive Pricing. Professional Service…read more Reached out on Yelp for a brake quote on my Subaru and got a same-day response from Josh with Weekend Auto Pros. The estimate was very reasonable compared to a quote I received from a local Subaru dealership. Because I drive between OC and LA with my two young kids, I mentioned the urgency and he scheduled me the next morning with Mitch. Mitch greeted me, listened to my concerns, explained the repair, gave me a wait time, and even offered a complimentary car wash. I grabbed breakfast nearby and by the time I finished my meal, Mitch called to say the car was ready. He also pointed out a few things from the inspection to keep an eye on, but nothing urgent. Great service from start to finish. They were professional, friendly, and efficient. I'll definitely be returning for the recommended maintenance and any future repairs.

5 stars always. The worst part of owning a Porsche is the maintenance but if you got John to help…read moreit's totally manageable. Don't think I've ever trusted a mechanic more than these guys. Probably the only place where I'd blindly say do whatever you think is best and not be worried about getting ripped off.

Excellent for both repairs and routine maintenance. John is happy to explain what is going on, what…read moremight be needed and when, and I never feel like I'm being sold unnecessary services. Pricing is totally fair. I'm thrilled my car is in the capable hands of the team at C&F Auto! Couldn't ask for a better shop experience.

I don't know much about cars, so I was really grateful my dad recommended Tony's OC Auto Service…read moreand told me they were trustworthy. He was absolutely right. My check engine light came on, so I brought my car in and found out it was my catalytic converter. Before jumping straight to the most expensive option, they first tried cleaning it out to see if that would fix the issue. Unfortunately it didn't, so about a week later I came back to have it replaced. I was really stressed because I couldn't afford the repair out of pocket, but they were incredibly helpful and told me about Technet, a credit card specifically for auto repairs. I applied and was instantly approved. They even fixed my car and waited for my card to arrive in the mail before I paid them in full. What really stood out to me was how kind and patient everyone was. They explained everything clearly, what the problem was, what caused it, and how they were going to fix it. They even paid for my Uber rides to the shop and from work while my car was in the shop, with no extra charge. It's hard to find honest and caring auto shops, especially when you don't know much about cars, but they made the whole experience so much less stressful. Whenever I need service again, I'll definitely be coming back.

Fantastic shop!!! I trust this team with my life... Well, the well-being of my car... haha. Ivan…read moreand the team always go above and beyond with their customer service. Their attention to detail and recommendations have saved me so many times from potential car issues. The quality of their work is superb. I worry so much about ever having any car issues, but with a shop like Tony's, I always have peace of mind. They are honest and do their work with integrity and quality. Anytime someone asks me if I know of a good shop, I always recommend them. Thank you, Tony's OC!!!