Robert was very helpful and reasonably priced. The turn around for my car was quicker than anticipated and he clearly showed me what needed to be done,m and kept me informed along the way. Would recommend! read more

I would highly recommend Robert Vu, for all your car needs, We had an issue with our battery for 3 service calls in 1 year by Triple AAA, after having our battery replaced for the 3rd time, and the car still not starting, We called Robert and he said to bring our vehicle to the shop, he met us there and installed the part we needed and we have not had a problem since, We will only go to Robert for his honesty, his expertise and most of all his kindness and caring manner that he gives, We have been to many other car repair centers with no luck, until we met Robert close to 10 yrs ago, and will always go back and will always refer him to everyone we come across, if you want your car to be taken care of properly- go see Mr. Robert Vu!!! read more

If you're looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and reasonably priced mechanic, I highly recommend Robert Vu and his team. I'll definitely be coming back for all my future car needs! read more

It's rare to find a trustworthy mechanic or auto repair shop, so when my friend's fiancé recommended dr. Smith's I kept good faith when I called them for a service. I met Dan and because it was my first time there he did a thorough safety/comprehension check on my car and he was transparent with what my car needed. He was genuine and told me the pricing up front and how long it would take. I was surprised that my car would just need to stay overnight for one day. I'm really thankful I found this shop, and even though I'm cities over, I'll be coming back here from now on! Highlight: Trustworthy advice, fair pricing, genuine care and consideration for my vehicle. Tip: call first for an appointment as they are a busy shop! read more

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Robert @ Dr. Smith has been serving all my cars for 20 yrs!! Yes...20 yrs! His extensive knowledge of cars & skilled experience is outstanding. High quality work with honest fair pricing. Shout out to Danny too!! He has so much work because the word is out. Will NOT take my car anywhere else. The most kind, honest person you'll ever meet. Many thanks Robert & Danny....you too James! read more

I've been bringing my car to this garage for a while now, and I couldn't be happier. They're honest, reliable, and always do a great job. No upselling, no unnecessary repairs--just solid, trustworthy service. Highly recommended! read more

Robert Vu came through again!! My mother called Robert last week to ask him about a battery issue. He came to her house to diagnose the issue. She should have called AAA to deal with the battery, but Robert traveled to her house to check it out anyway and ultimately advised her to have AAA cover it. What an honest, patient and helpful person! Going to her house to help with her issue and didn't even charge her for the house call! Thank you for being one of a kind and helpful to the elderly, someone that a lot of people would've taken advantage of!! You are sincerely the best! read more

Ive been a customer for approximately 11 years now and it is crazy how time flies. I think a review is long due. As always, Robert the boss and his staff Danny never disappoint. All my cars get serviced by them and its always done in a timely manner with full transparency. Just recently ( middle of July, hot summer) my minivan AC was not as cold as it normally does and I needed the use the minivan the next day to run some errands. I discovered the problem that day around 2pm and took it to him right away. AC had moisture built up and needed to be serviced. I had my AC fixed a few hours later. Thanks Robert and Danny! On another note, I think Katherine, who left a 1 star review and stating why is complete BS. Whatever she wrote about Robert is completely out of his character and nonsense. I know for a fact, Danny (younger mechanic) is well taken care of by Robert. Anyways, If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic with full transparency, go check out this shop for any car issues. I highly recommend. read more

Another shop told me my engine was dead and I was originally coming to get a turbo oil line fix. I had the part but there was oil everywhere and the engine block might have been cracked. He pressure washed my engine bay and drove it around. We found the leak and the total ended up being less than totaling the car and getting a new one. Thank you Robert! read more

Dr Smith Carburetors - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Fullerton, California

Honest reliable mechanics which is a rarity. Have had two cars serviced here and each time Robert was very thorough with diagnosis and explanation. Dan is also very nice and helpful, good teamwork. read more

I wish this man 3 folds of good luck to him and his family. He is a genuinely good hearted person. My elderly mother had car issues (she is a regular customer of his). He went to her house and didn't charge her as he said it only needed a battery jump. A rare find. read more

The best place for car repairs. Robert and Danny are always on top of the repairs. Great work and great prices. Thanks guys.

A few years later and I'm still pleased and thankful that Robert and Danny take good care of my car! Right before the busy 4th of July weekend, Robert was able to accommodate me and take my car in for a quick oil change. Appreciate you guys! read more

I've been using the shop for several years and have never had any issues with work performed on my vehicles nor recommendations. Robert uses quality parts provides excellent customer service as well as his staff and does flawless work. I really appreciate the value that goes into all work performed and the customer service that goes with it. Strongly recommend bringing your vehicles to the shop. Thank you Robert for your continued excellent service over the years! Jimmy K. read more

I've been using Robert for the last couple years and it has been amazing experience. I have had two incidents (brakes & AC repair) where his transparency and honesty has saved me money. I will recommend Robert to all my close friends and family that are looking for an honest mechanic to take their vehicle to. read more

Robert and Danny are awesome! All around great mechanics and VERY HONEST which is close to impossible to find now days. Thank you for always coming through in a pinch! Best neighborhood mechanic around!! 5 stars aren't enough. read more

Dr Smith is a knowlegable , honest mechanic. Who will tell you the truth about your car. He and his staff are very kind. Always fixing my car at a fair price. read more

Great service! The staff are very polite and kind. The owner is a professional with a lot of experience and he mostly uses parts made in the USA. You will be satisfied here. Please give this place a try. read more

Dr Smith Carburetors - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Fullerton, California

Don't let the name fool you! They don't know carburetors. I took my 1962 Pontiac in for carburetor work it had a delay and ran after you turn the car off. Robert assured me they could fix it. Then after two days Robert calls and tells me to pick up my car he said he could not do anything for me. At least they didn't charge me anything, that was only good thing about this shop. read more

Robert stays being the best mechanic! Our family has gone to him over 20 years and I continue to refer him to people. He is always honest, trustworthy, and never wants to up-charge or cheat you out (like many do). Go to Robert!! read more

This is the place to go when you need a honest mechanic. Robert and Dan is the man. No sweet talks but they will not lie to you or rip you off at least like other mechanics do. read more

Robert only uses OEM parts from the dealer unless directed otherwise from the customer. This is crucial as other shops use cheap parts that often go bad at an alarming rate. If you want a mechanic that is trustworthy and will take care of your car, he is your guy. If you want cheap parts and wonder why your car keeps acting up, take your car somewhere else. read more

Let me start by saying I don't write reviews at all. But if anyone needs a car mechanic take it to Dr.Smith Carburetors. Robert Vu and Danny are like MacGyver's for cars. I have been going to Dr. Smith Carburetors for years Robert and his team have always treated me like family. Very honest dependable and reliable they get the job done. And when he "You the cost that's the cost no up selling no, hey you also need This, etc... unless it a major problem he will let you know. But yeah so if anyone needs an amazing mechanic stop by Dr. Smith Carburetors you will not be disappointed. Robert and his team are there for you and that's the bottom line very skilled Mechanics they know What they're doing. Give them a call they work on all cars read more

I have been going to Robert Vu for decades (no kidding). He knows his stuff and always uses the highest quality parts. He may not always be the cheapest, but he is honest, reliable and uses dealer parts any time he can. I send my own elderly mother to him. read more

Super knowledgeable about cars with excellent service. I cannot say enough about the customer service I received here. Ask for Robert, he will take good care of you. I have never met a more skilled mechanic with a high set of ethics. Robert will tell it to you like it is, and show you the problem. These people's helpfulness is only matched by their patience, and knowledge. It is clear that they know their way around cars and it shows. My first communication was with Robert who couldn't have been more patient and understanding about a miscommunication that was my fault. He wanted to genuinely help me and we got straight to the problem. This is a busy shop, lots of cars being worked on and I know why. These guys are very good. But they still squeezed me in as a drop in appointment. I appreciated that they allowed me to swing by without having to wait. They saw me immediately and started work literally within seconds of me pulling in. I wasn't showed to a waiting room, they allowed me to watch and explained in detail their observations and how they do business. I am in the middle of restoring a muscle car that was experiencing carburetor and timing issues. Robert got to work and was able to diagnose and correct the issues I was having in a very short time. He knows cars, and its obvious that he has a love for what he does. Without his help, I would be stuck. He put the muscle back in my muscle car. He went out with me for a test drive to check his work. I have never had a mechanic do that. Customer service second to none. These guys are my mechanics for life. read more

Honest, reliable and friendly to work with. I was told from numerous auto shops that i had a carburetor issue. I even paid a carburetor expert to come to my place and have his input on my issue. first and foremost i have a 1963 cadillac deville, The carburetor expert that came over and ran some test also said it's your carburetor. After asking and much reading, i came across DR. Smith Carburetor. I called and asked some few questions and the gentleman on the other side of the line said "bring It In" i said will you look at it now? he said YES! I was sold with his answer. I drove in very close to closing time. DR Smith as i like to call him ( true name Robert ) stopped what he was doing and said let's take a look. After about an hour of turning off an on the car and checking some electrical items he said "I CAN FIX IT" but not today. Problem was not the carburetor!? This guy is the real deal. Thank you for your great service you have a new customer. read more

Tucked in a small area, this family-owned shop offers good services at an affordable price. We always take our cars here for oil changes. We paid about $65.00 for a synthetic oil change unlike your typical 30-minute oil change places will charge you $90.00 to $120.00. Great service, fast, offers loaner cars and honest pricing. Highly recommended. read more

I got a whole bunch of things fixed on my 2012 Honda Odyssey - rotors, brake pads, timing belt. The work quality was excellent and it was very easy working with Robert and his son. read more

@DR. Smith Carburetors, Robert, the mechanic was very knowledgeable...he's nice and most important very honest straight forward...I got pre-purchase check/advise for the 2009 Lexus es350...love the customer service! Seeing is believing! Whenever car need a repair... talk to Robert, the trusted mechanic!! Thank you for your excellent service Steven Y. read more

My car was stopped in the middle of intersection around 5pm. He came to help me after business hour. He sent me all the photos explaining about the problems. I am very satisfied with his honest services. read more

They went over and above to get my 1977 GMC PU Tuned and Working Properly. Great Service and reasonable prices.

I've been bringing my cars to Robert for 14 years now. He's worked on my Acura, Ford, my GMC Denali, and my wifes MBenz. He can fix anything. He and his crew are always excellent and acomodating. His prices are the best, he's always up front and honest about what needs to be taken care of and he'll even offer you a loaner. I highly recommend bringing your rides to Dr. Smith Auto Repair for your auto service and repair needs. Thanks Bob for the years of excellent service. George P. read more

Great service they explained everything tthey did to my car and were kind and courteous.

I've been taking my cars to Robert for over 20 years. He is very good and honest. I will not take my cars anywhere else for big or small jobs. read more

Robert had great customer service and was very knowledgeable about vehicles. Daniel, the mechanic had great customer service and did a great job on the repairs of my vehicle. read more

Recently we had some major issues with our car when we were visiting family in SFV, we called up our long time mechanic to see what was wrong. After describing it to him, he told me what the possibilities were. We had to have the car towed to fullerton , about 50 miles. They were spot on, and they totally took care of our car. We also were given a SUPER amazing price, so worth the 50 mile tow! A great Mechanic is like a great Dr, Dr Smiths is the best! read more

My 2004 GS 300 was having some weird issue with my brake pedal sinking only one time when park overnight. After several troubleshooting at other auto repairs, they couldn't determine what has gone wrong. I called one of my closed friends and he referred me to Mr. Bob's "Dr. Smith Carburetors". I called Mr. Bob Vu and scheduled an appointment with him last Thursday 12/23. After the initial diagnostics, Mr. Bob was able to let me know that the reason my brake was "sinking" brake pedal might due to the ABS Modular valve. He recommended not to replace just yet and wait until if the brake pedal is sinking all-the-time, then it's time to replace. I found Mr. Bob's advise was honest and he's been known for his honesty and integrity among majority of the customers who brought their cars to his shop. I would definitely bring back my car and the rest of my family's vehicles to his shop not only just for issues but for regular recommended maintenance as well. read more

Dr. Smith is the *best in the biz* when it comes to taking care of my car. He doesn't rip you off like most places would and when something needs to be fixed, he thoroughly educates you on the "anatomy" of your car so you know exactly what's going on and why it needs to be fixed. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Car good as new. Came for an oil change and a tune up. Robert and everyone were very nice.

I've been a customer of Robert's for the past 20 years and have referred several friends to his shop. Everyone has a story about their mechanic and what makes him "great". I too have a couple that I experienced firsthand. I had brought my car in for an oil change and for him to look at the brakes. As I was waiting a woman in a newer Mercedes drove in. She told Robert that she was having an electrical problem with the car and wanted him to look at it. He told her to wait inside the waiting room and he'd look at it. She came in and saw me and asked if he was a good mechanic. I told her that I had been a customer for over 10 years and he is a very honest mechanic. We talked for a bit and it seemed to calm her down. After about 10 minutes Robert walked back in and handed the lady her keys and told her that her car was fixed and not to worry about it. She was floored, and didn't know what to say. He told her that it was just a burnt fuse. She told him that she had just left the dealership where they had quoted her almost $1,000 to fix the issue. She went to another mechanic that told her he could fix it for around $600. Robert told her that it was just a fuse and when she has a "real" problem to come back and he'd fix her car and charge her. She was adamant to pay him and he said, laughing, "Look it's costing me more money to talk to you now than it was to replace the fuse". The lady was impressed with his honesty and laughed and told him she would be back and send all her friends to him. He waved and probably didn't expect to see her again. A week later I went to drop off my other car for a smog. I looked and all the bays were full and he had cars parked everywhere. I walked in and said "bad day to get my car smogged?" He said: "we are really busy, remember that lady last week with the Mercedes?" I said "yeah the one with a broken fuse?" Robert responded "Yeah, all those cars belong to her friends that came in just to have their cars looked at and oil changes". I told him when you are an honest mechanic what do you expect, word gets out. Another time I brought my car in for an issue. I'm a home mechanic so I work on my own cars. Well my car started acting up. I thought it was time for a new transmission but wanted to have it checked by Robert before I go to transmission place. I drove my car over and he asked "What's wrong with it?". I told him well you're the mechanic figure it out, of course I was joking with him and he laughed. He said ok but it's probably something big. I got a ride home from a buddy of mine and left my car with Robert. About 3 hours later he calls me and wants me to come by to talk to me. When you hear a mechanic say that you know it's never good news. So I get a ride back to Roberts and I walk in expecting to hear a quote of $800+. He looked at me and said "So you think you need a new transmission?" My head dropped and of course I answered "Yep". He said "I thought so too but no, you don't . You had a crack in one of the vacuum hoses that assists the transmission. Put in a new hose and it started working fine." I was relieved and more than happy to pay for the trouble shooting and hose. I will continue to take my vehicles to him because I trust him and know he will never put my life in danger by not telling me something is wrong with my vehicles. He is a good mechanic and stands by his work. read more