Rod, is the the owner of this business and I have NEVER come across a more honest and reliable business. I have gone to this establishment as long as I have owned a Mercedes. I was originally referred to him by another mechanic who did not work on Mercedes. What a find! Best service ever. Never trying to sell you something that you do not need. I was told by another provider that I needed new brakes for over two years, if I went in there for a recall or for something under warranty. I didn't let them do it. Rod told me for the same two years, that they weren't needed yet. Great quality of work and best value! read more

Amazing shop and they truly do what needs to be done and not try and upsell you!! Rod is the man!!

Pay a fraction of what any Mercedes dealership charges to service your vehicle, but receive the same parts, with expert service by knowledgeable and experienced mechanics. No upselling, no price gauging - just exemplary service coupled with an amazing customer experience each and every visit. If you're looking for quality, integrity, and service at an affordable price, look no further than Dan's Automotive. read more

Rod, the owner of Dans Automotive Mercedes is by far the most honest and dependable person you would ever want to take your car too. I have considered him my friend and trusted mechanic way back before 2000 where he serviced our cars to perfection.You can trust what he tells you and feel so confident you are in good hands.He is the best and the only person I would take my car to be serviced Margie Hodson read more

My experience over the past year with Rod has been a very good one. I called Rod and I got immediate attention. He is quick and takes great care of my car. read more

So thankful for Rod and team, he has been taking care of my Mercedes for years now. Most recently he went above and beyond to get my new Mercedes in when he was fully booked because I had a upcoming road trip. Rod is honest and trustworthy, I would highly recommend them. They are also affordable and don't take advantage. If you are looking for a new mechanic to take care of your luxury car go see Rod. On top of it all they are all super nice and happy to explain in detail what is going with your car if you are not as familiar with cars. read more

About the best MBZ service in the business. Rod, owner who directly works with you, really cares. I have been going to him for over 18 years, The moment my MBZ's go out of warranty. I go to Dan's. Their 30% less than a dealer and so much faster. You can't help fall for this guy. Not only a charmer, but one of the most knowledgeable MBZ guys I have ever meant. read more

This is without a doubt the best experience I have ever had in going to an auto repair shop. Rod was overly honest and straight forward with me from day 1. My car has been in storage for almost 10 years and Rod and his professional technicians brought it back to Life without robbing my bank account. I will never even consider taking my Mercedes any where else. My car has never ran Better. Thanks again Customers for Life. Al & Rani read more

This is not a review based on the work carried out* I went to Dan's Automotive Service after buying my 1976 Mercedes 450SL. Rod came highly recommended after the previous owner had sung his praises and told me what a "great" guy he was. That he'd dealt with his vehicle for as long as he can remember etc etc. My first encounter with Rod was far from friendly customer service. Having just paid for a vehicle that was more of an impulse buy than perhaps it should have been. Rod proceeded to tell me in similar words what a piece of s**t it was(my interpretation), and how it needed work that was probably going to cost me more than what I paid for it. He filled me with confidence, in his uniquely unfriendly style of service. I decided to think about it. The following week having spoken to people about the vehicle they told me to ask Rod for a list of the work that it needed. I went back to Dans right at opening he was sat down with colleagues and rudely told me straight away he's too busy and I was too early and to come back in an hour. I apologised and agreed. Realising that perhaps he was being a little unreasonable he came after me and said he would just print it off now. That was my last interaction with this business. Since then I took it to Benz Tech, had a great experience with a super friendly immaculately kept garage. And at likely half the cost with the essential work being prioritised. Dans Automotive Service work may be great. However I felt like Rod didn't want me on his premises, and was genuinely upset in the way I felt I was dealt with. read more

Rod and his team are the best. Extremely reliable and trustworthy! I would recommend them to anyone with a Mercedes.

Can't say enough of how impressed I was with Rod's customer service and honesty! Only fixed what was needed and best part pricing was FANTASTIC! I will definitely be a return customer!!! read more

I moved to Newport Beach one year ago from the Los Angeles area. After debating whether to drive back to L.A. for auto service - I am very picky with mechanics - I searched online for a good mechanic for my 1990s Mercedes Benz SL500. Dan's Automotive was cited in a few posts as being in business for a long time and offering excellent service. After a few oil changes and a couple of very urgently needed repairs, I can say with confidence that this is the BEST automotive service I have ever received. Frankly, I am surprised that Dan's had no reviews on yelp. The owner not only serviced my vehicle promptly and well, he walked me through exactly what he had done, why he had done it, and possible problem areas to watch. He even saved the old parts to show me, without my asking. Wow. I told him afterwards that this detailed analysis and wrap-up conversation was something I had only rarely received from my doctor and never from my mechanic. Furthermore, I feel that Dan's is very fair in its pricing. I have heard horror stories about Fletcher Jones, if you venture in past warranty expiration. I am certain that I saved significant money on my repairs. I very rarely write reviews of this kind, but felt that I have received such extraordinary service on more than one occasion that I decided to write this post. I am in no way affiliated with Dan's Automotive Service. read more

Have been driving Mercedes-Benz since 1963. Agree with all the forty 5 star reviews. Rod is the best repair mechanic I ever used.

You can't find a better experience. Rod (the owner...Dan was his dad) has taken care of our 2 cars for years, and he is honest, reliable, and prompt. He is so good, it is worth your drive to come and know you are being taken care of. He doesn't over charge or inflate your needs. I will never take my mercedes anywhere else. NEVER. read more

The world's best Mercedes mechanic. My prediction is that Dan's Automotive will never receive below 5 stars. If you own a Mercedes, regardless of year / model / condition, you owe it to yourself (and your car) to visit this place. Rod is one of the nicest and most honest guys I've ever met in the business. Always reliable, prompt, transparent, patient and kind (not condescending at all!) when educating you on mechanical issues. He will be honest about which items need servicing and which can wait (and for how long). During my most recent visit (to get my engine mounts replaced on an older, used Mercedes), I was there during lunch time -- instead of recommending places to eat or telling me where to walk for food, he surprised me by ordering a full meal from Globe Deli (an awesome German deli I hadn't known about), and brought me a Snapple to drink. And I didn't even ask! Ha ha! Who does that? ROD, that's who! (Note to self: write a review for Globe Deli and the awesome german potato salad I had.) I also like the fact that this business has been in the family for decades, and passed down from Rod's dad -- several of the employees have worked at Dan's automotive for decades, as well. After going to Rod for the last two years, and experiencing his solid and friendly work, I have to say I might stick with only Mercedes' vehicles for the rest of my life, just so that I can always turn to Rod and the guys at Dan's Automotive for any maintenance / repairs I need. (Disclaimer: I can't promise you you'll get a free lunch like I did, but you'll definitely walk away from your service feeling taken care of, and with a smile on your face.) read more

5 stars across the board. Top notch honest and friendly service. Dan helped me out with some battery issues and was an absolute pleasure to work with. It's nice to have an automotive repair shop with integrity, hard to come by these days. Highly recommended! read more

You can't find a better experience up front and does not over charge. I will be taking all my cars to this place from now on. Trustworthy read more

Rod is honest and really knows his stuff. I always worry about getting ripped off by car mechanics, and it's such a relief to find someone you can trust, like Rod. On a recommendation, we took my wife's car to Rod for regular maintenance when we first moved to the area. It's an older car, not too old, but at the age where things start to wear out from normal wear and tear. My wife was worried about whether the brake pads needed replaced, and honestly, if Rod had said yes, we would have shelled out the money. But he looked at them, and the pads still had life. Basically, he left money on the table, because it was right thing to do - which really impressed me. Fast forward to last month. My wife needed new tires on the same car, so we went to the tire place next to our house because it was close. They replaced the tires, and then called us to say the shocks and struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. $2,000. We were a little skeptical, so we said thanks but no thanks, we would think about it. You see where this is going - we then of course took the car to our trusted mechanic, Rod, for a second opinion. Rod gave us the honest answer: the shocks and struts were completely fine, the tire place was just trying to upsell us. Again, he left money on the table, and gave us the honest answer. Not a lot of mechanics are going to do that. It's worth noting that I literally know nothing about cars. I'm not even really sure what a shock or strut is. I describe things about cars with words like "doohickey" and "thingamajig." Basically, I'm a dishonest mechanic's dream come true. Which is why I am so glad to have found someone like Rod who I know will good take care of us. read more

If you have a Mercedes this is the BEST Place to go. They are very thorough and dependable. Rod is the son of Dan. Rod is amazing! He showed me my old filters that had not been replaced in years (even though I was having regular services at other places)..He took the time to go over my car and give me a realistic assessment. They did very good work and were quick. I feel I have finally found a place that I can depend on, for my car. Highly recommend. read more

Truly the best mechanic. They are so honest and helpful. I have an older Mercedes and have had struggles finding a mechanic I can trust. Really happy my friend referred me to them. read more

I was told that these guys are the best in town and so far I agree. We took my friends 1984 Turbo Diesel in for a little tune up and we are happy with the results! Great customer service along with lots of MBZ knowledge. read more

Dan's Automotive is just the best! Great service, so friendly, very efficient and willing to give me a ride to work while they work on my car. I would highly recommend! I even received a hand written thank you note in the mail - who does that anymore? read more

I am a repeat customer of Rod, who runs Dan's. He's professional, detailed and thoroughly trustworthy. There have been several instances when he has intervened in situations with the dealer, even turning down the opportunity to do the work himself. When he has done work for us, it was done on time, explained to us and on budget. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He's a credit to his profession. read more

Great family-owned business, trustworthy, good mechanics, reasonable prices. Rod is great!

My Toyota was broken down 2 days ago,Dan's is the closest auto repair shop to me,my car was dead once I arrived,they told me they are only fix German cars,but I was still get helped without any charge from them,even I was did not asking the name of two warmhearted guys,I just want to say Thank you guys,you're helped me back to Pasadena,best wishes! read more

Dan's automotive is pretty great. A couple years ago I bought a used Mercedes-Benz and took it in to see what kind of shape it was in. He told me I made a bad choice. I was upset at myself for not doing better research on that model and year, and after they showed me why, I knew they were right. Rod told me not to spend any money on my car because it would never be enough. It was a1989 190e 2.6 with a lot of problems. Rod said he didn't feel good about taking my money for repairs, since that car would take many thousands of dollars to make it right. "When the time comes to buy another car, come talk and I will point you in the right direction". Less than two years later that car was worn out and I had to stop spending money on it. I went to Rod and told him what I wanted. A 2000 or 2001 e320. He said that was a good model and year, but follow some guidelines and you will do well. A California car, no more than two owner's, low miles, no accidents, and paperwork showing the work that was done. I followed this to the letter and found a nice car. I made sure that I could bring it back to the dealer if my mechanic didn't like it, and I took it to Dan's Auto. Rod was impressed with the car, and had a hard look for what it needed. He said it was in all around great shape! No problems at all. With the work that I have had done, I found excellent work and great prices at Dan's. I would recommend this place to anyone with a Mercedes-Benz. read more

Great service - fast, honest, reliable and reasonable. Always gets things so fast - understands that our company vans are part of our business. Highly recommend read more

Very helpful and honest, quite thankful to have found this place for my Mercedes benz diesel. Both Michael and Rod were very helpful and courteous and went out of their way to make sure I was well informed and taken care of. Thank you read more

The most honest repair man in the business! This guy has saved me and my friend so much money over the years. I have gone to him for many years and will continue to do so as long as I have a Mercedes. Impeccable service and always the price and time frame quoted! I HIGHLY recommenced this place for anyone who does not want to be ripped off! Rod is the guy I always deal with, LOVE HIM and the whole staff is EXCELLENT!!! read more

The very best MBZ service around fair; honest; reliable; is not in high gear sales mode as the Dealer Service writers are.

Had a great experience! Love that Rod is an honest mechanic. They did great work, very friendly and was done quickly. I will definitely come back and highly recommend them! read more

A friend of mine recommended me to Rod at Dan's Mercedes and I'm so glad he did. I had just bought my 1972 Mercedes 280 SEL and I wasn't sure who to trust to help me once it started giving me trouble and making strange sounds. Took it to Rod and he was very honest but helpful at the same time. No bullshit, just straight to the point in the nicest way possible. I left it with him for 20 minutes and just as I got home from dropping it off he called me with the problem. Didn't talk down to me because I'm a woman and explained the problem thoroughly over the phone before starting any work. Once I approved the job he got right on it, updating me along the way if anything changed. After the work was done they even sent a thank you card in the mail for taking my car to them. Overall a great experience! The crew at Dan's are so professional and I'll be trusting them with my Mercedes from now on. Would recommend to anyone! read more

they are terrific! i have used them about 6 times. they explained the problem and fairly price their work. one time i drove in with a bit of smoke coming out of my exhaust- they took a look and found no problem and NO charge! so honest and fair! read more

When I purchased my '89 560sl, everyone told me I better have a good mechanic! Rod at Dan's Mercedes is AWESOME! About once a year, something will act-up, and all I have to do is take the car to Rod, he identifies the issue and fixes it quickly and reasonably. He'll also let me know when something is 'going' to need fixing but isn't an immediate must (ie. he doesn't force repairs that aren't necessary)....a total pleasure to work with in an industry where that is rare! read more

i have been a customer of Dans Auto for 30 years, they are the best and most reputable i have ever found for any make car! i have referred several friends over the years and everyone has had great service the owners name is Rod. i feel they have been very honest with me read more

I have been going to Rod at Dan's for about 5 or 6 years now (8-10 total visits over the years), and can say that I wish he also worked on BMWs so I could take my other car to him as well. My wife's 2002 ML320 has been under Rod's care several times, ranging from simple service visits to more comprehensive engine work. My first visit was for brake work after the dealership told me that I needed new pads and rotors for close to a thousand dollars. I had known that my neighbors had been going to Dan's for a number of years so I figured I'd try it out....Rod inspected the vehicle and explained that I did need new pads, but while my rotors were nearing the end of their life, they should last through one more set of pads, even explaining the factory tolerances to me and that my rotors were still within them. He saved me hundreds of dollars and I have been going back ever since. When my engine needed more complicated work, he explained to me the pros and cons of having the work done, estimated costs, and even broke down the "absolutely necessary" things and the "highly recommended" things and worked with me to do the priority ones first and the rest later. Coincidentally, I'm about to call Rod here in a few minutes because the vehicle needs new brakes...and am fully confident that he will yet again provide the fair and caring service that he always has. 5 stars for sure...and more if they would let me. read more

Dan's Auto deserves seven not five stars. Courteous service, explained in detail, timely phone call updates, and great advice on future maintenance. Great job Dan and company. read more

Bought a used car that dan had from a customer and It was as good as he represented that it was. Also he has done all the service needed and his prices are reasonable. read more

I have known Rod for nearly 40 years and he has never changed. Always helpful, honest and very sincere. Through the years I have had many Mercedes and Rod is the best. I have sent several friends and they were delighted. Truly a wonderful human being. read more

I have been going to Dan's Automotive for service to my 1998 E430 for a few years now. I am completely satisfied with the superior service and quality workmanship they provide. I'm naturally a skeptical female when it comes to trusting others I know nothing about... and I can tell you with complete confidence that I absolutely trust Rod and his crew of mechanics with my car. His prices are reasonable, generally 1/2 of what FJ would charge, and he's a great guy too. He even loaned me a dog leash to bike home with my dog, after dropping my car off for servicing the other day. read more