Great guys. Better mechanics. They made sure everything was fixed the right way before allowing me to leave. They treated my car like it was there's. read more

Lifesaver. They took care of a major problem I was having with my Toyota. Turns out it was something simple that no other mechanic had looked for. read more

And absolute lifesaver! Was visiting LA and had catalytic converter stolen. Called multiple mechanics trying to figure out what to do. Douglas was great over the phone when I explained my situation and even more empathetic when I brought the car in. He let me know what needed to be done and was able to get the part. He knew how important it was for me to get it fixed right away (to get back home!) and though he couldn't guarantee when the part would be delivered, he let me know he would try to his best to get it fixed the next day. Come to find out, Douglas had tracked down the driver to make sure the part was delivered first thing in the morning and completed as quickly as possible. The car is in great condition and we were able to make it back home safely. What I want to share is Douglas' understanding and caring of his customers' needs. He did not have to go out of his way to prioritize my situation. But he did. And I can't be more grateful. read more

We all know the importance of finding a good, honest mechanic. Well, look no further than D & L auto. My family and I have been customers of D & L for over 15 years. Why? Everyone that works there are awesomely nice. Everyone that works there are so honest, I'd be comfortable with them looking after my bag full of cash (which I have done before, by the way). And most importantly, the services they provide are so reasonably priced. In some ways, I kind of want to keep them a secret so that it'll be easier for me to get appointments to get my car serviced, but I don't want to be selfish here... ;) edited to add: I am NOT the first to review D & L. Check out their filtered reviews. Those reviews are spot on their description of D & L auto, the owners, and the employees that work there. read more

Its always great to get that warm fuzzy feeling when you find a mechanic you can trust. Brought in my BMW X5 and they immediately knew the problem. The dealership charged me $200 to tell me whats wrong when the defective part was a common defect. I guess the cost of finding a mechanic you can trust! They were able to fix my x5 quickly and didn't charge me a million dollars. (sidenote: NEVER go to BMW Beverly Hills) Service: A+ Workmanship: A+ Knowledge: A+ read more

I heard about D&L after I posted on Facebook asking friends for a good mechanic recommendation. Chad (who left a review here as you can see)'s girlfriend mentioned D&L. I gave them a call and I'm happy I did. I was told by another auto place that I needed to get my rack and pinion replaced - and I came here for a second opinion. Over the phone, Doug actually quoted me a price that was lower than all the other places I had called - so they are not out to rip you off at all. When I came in, Doug said my rack and pinion was fine. It was a relief to hear that I didn't have to spend an extra $600-1000 to get it replaced. Of course, there was no upselling either and Doug answered all of my lay person questions. I don't know much about cars and could've easily gotten sold blind; hey, I didn't even know where my dashboard's dimmer was until Doug showed me. I thought maybe my wiring had broke. I got my brake pads done here and I'm happy I did. Each time I hit the brakes now, I feel a sense of relief that my car has such a better braking speed. Before I would always have a slight unconscious fear that my car wouldn't stop in time - so now I'm like, "ohhhh...so is this how it's supposed to be??" Make sure they order your parts before you come in, though, so it's there and ready to go! Thanks D&L! read more

EDIT: they DO work on BMWs too. American, Japanese & BMWs because they all drive BMWs i guess. they don't work on other European cars though, so if you have a Saab, VW, Audi or Benz you're SOL, sorry. -------------------------------------------------------- i've been a D&L customer since the late 90s, and i've sent all my friends to them as well. they don't work on European cars, but they're the absolute best at keeping you on the road for as little money as possible if you have an American or Japanese car. Douglas and Howard are ridiculously nice, completely honest and totally generous. there have been a number of occasions where they didn't even bother charging me if it was just a little work. i once noticed days after getting my car back from them for some routine thing, that my passenger side lock had been mysteriously fixed. i hadn't asked them to fix it and they hadn't charged me for it - they didn't even mention it when i picked it up - so i didn't notice until i'd already had it back for days. i'm always surprised by how few people seem to know about D&L because i see them being just as nice to all their other customers - all of whom seem to be just as happy and grateful as i am whenever i'm there - , and because not one person that i've sent to them has ever had anything but the nicest stuff to say about them. if you're in their area and you have an American or Japanese car that's out of warranty, you shouldn't be wasting your time with anybody else. read more

My car broke down not too far from this auto shop so just for ease of operation I went with this auto shop. Douglas was very nice and helped me out so much. He really is a great guy, I'm not surprised this place has such great reviews. Long story short, they fixed my car within a day! read more

I found D&L a couple of years ago and thought I found a gem. I was so relieved to have found a mechanic that was nice and trustworthy and didn't try to sell me things I don't need. I don't drive my car much, so I was a pretty easy case each time I went in. However, it is an older car and while I'm the only owner and it has relatively few miles on it, I knew it was starting to need more intensive work. I was planning on driving it across the country, so took it into to Douglas to get a safety check and see what I needed to make the trip. I'd be taking this drive alone and I'm a woman, so I really just wanted to make sure everything was sound. He literally took about 30 minutes (at most) to check things. Changed my oil and said I was good to go, that it would make it just fine. He said I would probably need breaks in the near future so I may want to get those done before I leave, but they are ok at the moment. While it was good news, it didn't sit right. I know enough about cars to be able to tell when it's not 100% sound. So I did some looking around and found a couple places that do very intensive safety checks. I mean, they have a preset list that includes every single thing possible and they have the car most of the day to complete it. Both places came up with the same list (I paid for those checks). Then I took it to a referred mechanic that I felt more comfortable with just being that it was a referral and he was closer to me, so it was more convenient. I didn't show him this list at first. I just took it in and asked him what I needed to make this trip. The three major things on both lists he found right away. My upper ball joints were shot. The right wheel barring was very bad - this was the noise I kept hearing that concerned me the most. And I had a major oil leak - the housing gasket needed to be replaced. All three also said the oil was black and needed to be changed.. the same oil I had changed with Douglas two weeks prior. They said they couldn't prove he didn't' actually change it because the bigger issue of the gasket could have caused it to get dirty that fast. But how he didn't see the gasket issue was of much bigger concern. I would have driven across country, by myself, with these issues. That would have been very bad. The rest of the stuff on the list was more precautionary and definitely a good idea to do if I can, before hitting the road, but not as urgent. It's good to have the information and be able to make that decision. I wish I could have gotten all that from Douglas in the first place. I am so very disappointed that he didn't take the time or care to see all this. PS. Not one mechanic said anything about brakes. I even asked when they didn't mention it, and they all said the brakes were fine. So not sure where that came from. This story probably is one star worthy in and of itself. I am giving him more for the times before when I was serviced well, or so I think I was. I guess I will never really know, but nonetheless. read more

no doubts very very good service station if not excellent. I bought my 2nd car keeping in mind which cars they serve so I can serve it there as well. Everyone says they are honest and nice and bla bla but... no but - thats truth :)) highly recommended! GX470 + Odyssey owner. read more

Dropping baby off again for tensioner arm replacement for MON- Douglas and. Howard and team SUPER nice and very good, honest mechanics! Been in business over 20 years and work on both imports and domestics! read more

Doug and Howard are very trustworthy and really nice guys! I have been going to Doug and Howard for the past year. I have come in multiple times only to be turned away when Doug checked out my car and said that the issue was either sooo minimal that it didn't need to be fixed or the cost of the repair was more than the cost of the car! They have also repaired numerous issues with my car, including my brakes and suspension, and did an excellent job! As long as I live in LA, I will go to these guys for auto repair work! You will not regret the decision! read more

Douglas and Howard are the nicest and most honest people I have ever met! For two years I serviced my 1991 Honda Civic, and then my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo for five years; both vehicles had high mileage and required a D & L visit every 3-6 months. They never tried to sell me repairs I didn't really need and always gave me the best advice if I would ask them different mechanical questions. I highly recommend this auto repair shop! read more

I love this place. Douglas is a gem. Have had them inspect 3 different cars prior to purchase. Also had minor work done. Affordable. Professional. Although I no longer live in the area, I drive back to them when needed. read more

I was referred by my boyfriend now husband. He and his family have been going to Douglas for over 20 years, even before Howard was there. They're both always nice and never overcharge. They're definitely mechanics you can trust which are hard to find. read more

Doug is extremely trustworthy and a great guy! I have come to D and L multiple times only to be turned away at no cost after Doug checked out my car and said it was a very minor issue or that it was soo costly that it wasn't worth it to make the repairs. Honestly, don't go to any other repair shop, you can trust these guys!! They will tell you when a repair is not necessary, when a repair is necessary, or when a repair does not fit in your budget or is more than the price of the car, which I've found is very rare amongst auto repair shops! read more

They were a referral from a family friend who has been going to them for years. My mother took her car in this morning and was very pleased with the service and the price. They have definitely gained a new customer. read more

Honest mechanic in Los Angeles, Doug and Howard you are the best.... Thank you for all your help.

I've been going to mechanics Douglas and Howard for a few years now. They are very knowledgeable, skilled, honest and very reasonably priced. About half of what my dealership, and possibly other mechanics would charge for parts and labor. I heartily recommend D. & L Auto Repair to anyone with a car. I know I'll be using them as long as I drive and have a car. Truly a great find! read more

I have been a customer since 2007- I have brought a wide range of different makes and models to D & L and I have never ever been disappointed. Douglas is the most kindest and trustworthy mechanic, I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and yes I did use trustworthy and mechanic in the same sentence! I am so very fortunate to have found this shop, great team and always provides dependable and excellent service. read more

I had battery issues with my 3 series BMW on Tuesday (1/19) morning. Being pretty new to LA i had no idea where to take my car. I found D & L on Yelp and I'm glad I did. I called and spoke to Douglas, he told me I can bring it in anytime. About 10 minutes after arriving he already knew the issue, my alternator had gone out. He said he could take care of it right away. A few hours later I was back on the road. Thank you Douglas! You are the man! read more

My mother referred me to Doug and his crew 3 years ago and now it is the ONLY shop I take my car to. The check engine light on my 2005 Infiniti G35 started coming on 2 weeks after its most recent oil change. I was freaking out. I took my baby to D&L and Doug checked it out. He explained to me that the sensor was being triggered because the previous mechanic did not inform me that the car had to have synthetic oil. He replaced the oil, checked/replaced all of the other fluids and I was on my way in less than an hour. The entire crew is knowledgeable, professional and respectful. If your repair will take longer than an hour, Doug will refer you to the best places to eat in the area. CJ's is about 3 blocks west of the shop. read more

Had some leaking from my car. Douglas and his crew asked me to come over and they'd check it out. Within minutes, my car was on the rack and they showed me where the problems were coming from. A reasonable quote was given and they delivered on time. Thanks guys, I'll be back! read more

I went to D&L when I felt like the Lincoln Dealership in Glendale was taking advantage of me. I went for a second opinion and Doug fixed our coil problem we were having. I have taken our car to D& L for vairous issues and Doug has always been honest about the repair work. I would especially recomend this place to Women who do not know much about car's and repairs. D& L always has the client's best interest in mind. read more

I had some real issues with my motor so i asked my cousin if he knew a good mechanic he told me about D&L they did a great job at a fair price and it was done quickly. i will take them the car for any repairs in the future they are good people! read more

I have been going to see Doug and Howard for 10 years now - best mechanics in the city. Honest, fast and inexpensive - they don't charge for diagnostics, and won't fix it if it isn't broken. Plus they're the nicest guys around and have a crack team working with them. Highly, highly recommend them. read more

I have been coming to D&L since 2003 they have taken very good care of all 3 of my Lexus. These guys are the best they honest, professional and reasonable what more can you ask for in a mechanic. read more