I recently purchased my first hybrid. It's 10 years old and though I had a good idea that the car was in good working order, I wanted to see exactly what might need attention. After finding Electron on yelp, I decided to take my car to them for a 25 point inspection. The thoroughness and way they documented everything they inspected was second to none. Their findings confirmed my original belief which was very beneficial. The service and expertise provided will definitely have me coming back in the future. I highly recommend them for your needs. Thanks Electron! read more

Chris and Rogelio were extremely helpful and courteous during the used car inspection, and notified me of the potential issues the car would have that the dealer did not mention. They explained their findings very thoroughly and made sure I understand the implications of each issue. I was able to make a more informed decision because of their work. read more

Update: I found out that the pack they sent it to me is from 2004 prius. Mine is 2010. So they ask you to send them your package which probably has one or two bad module and then send you this low quality pack. My advice: DIY guys! There are is many YouTube videos and i did it myself and it works much better than the one they sent it to me. read more

I came for an oil change and had a great experience here. The customer service here is great, the staff are very nice people & very knowledgeable when it comes to hybrid vehicles. They answered all my questions, offered me free water, doughnuts & gave me the remote to the tv so I can watch netflix. They inspected my whole car and showed me what to look out for. I can honestly say I got better service here than my local Toyota dealer. I would definitely recommend Electron Automotive to all my family & friends. These guys are truly experts in the Hybrid/Electrical automotive game. read more

Amazing service and professional. Chris and Joe are gems and super honest ! They fixed our hybrid Prius after another mechanic failed. So impressed! read more

I highly recommend ELECTRON AUTOMOTIVE to all my family and friends. I have been going here for years and have always had top notch service from the wonderful staff. I even have my companies trucks service at ELECTRON AUTOMOTIVE. When my co-workers see the quality of work at an reasonable price, they bring their car bring their cars to Chris as well. Chris (the owner) is very ethical. They can do it all but they specialize in Hybrid, Battery, and Prius. The shop and waiting room are very clean. ELECTRON AUTOMOTIVE will take care of you. The always do the job right the first time on time! read more

Chris and his guys are absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgable and super nice. I'm from San Diego and had a mechanic down there that I swore by, and was so worried about finding a mechanic in OC. I knew my car needed a lot of work but kept putting it off because I didn't have time to take it down to SD. Got a recommendation for Electron and am SO happy I did. Not only did they get me an appt quickly, but they ended up charging about $1500 less than I was expecting to spend. Totally amazing experience, and now my car will never go to anyone else! :) read more

I discovered this shop about 10 months ago, and have not gone to another mechanic since. Chris runs an honest, professional operation, and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He really knows his stuff, and always makes sure the job gets done right. Chris and his guys have done various repairs on both my Honda Element and Toyota MR2 Spyder, and go the extra mile whenever necessary. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better car-repair experience. These guys get it, and do right by their customers. HIGHLY recommended. read more

Oh boy Where to start .first my car went in for a diagnosis and they told me something was wrong with my water pump ,so I went ahead and replace the water pump with them which set me back $450 .I drove off nothing seem wrong with the car about a week later I hear this noise coming out from the under the hood and turns out I had one of my buddies look at my car that is a expert mechanic and he said that nothing was wrong with your water pump it was your transmission this whole time so long story short because of the false diagnosis on the vehicle resulted in me losing a practically brand new car the transmission and Gave out on me about a week later very disappointed guys ‍‍ read more

The most honest and knowledgeable mechanics EVER. I recommend them to everyone who is looking for a shop. I used to have a Honda Accord hybrid that they replaced an alternator (or something, I'm not well versed in this area lol). Now I have a SUV and I still get my car maintained here. I will not go anywhere else. read more

So happy to have found this place. Great customer service (Joe) and fair prices. I will definitely be recommending this place to my family and friends. Thank you so much! read more

Great customer service and technical skills. My '05 Prius with 160K had me wondering if the battery was finally going to go with the battery gauge fluctuating a lot and then the dash warning lights came on. OBD code came up with P0A80. Found Electron by association with a YouTube Prius battery repair video. Gave them a call on Saturday and they invited me to come in for the battery swap which was done in 90 min. Chris and his team were fast, friendly and detailed. read more

I was referred to this company by my mechanic for my Lexus hybrid. I spoke with Joe asking him to call my mechanic so he can tell him what's not working with my SUV . He did they talked and I towed my truck over 70 miles to come to him. They did their diagnosis testing on a few different things with car , they gave me a thorough check before coming up with the conclusion that I needed an inverter to get this truck up and running. The truck lost power steering the gas pedal would not work and eventually everything turned off on my vehicle . After a complete Thorough check they came up with the conclusion that they cannot fix my vehicle so I needed to get it towed again and I needed some time to figure out where to take it . I spoke to Tyler on Saturday he told me it would be ok to leave my truck there a few more days until I can figure out where to go next . I GREATLY APPRECIATED THAT BECAUSE I NEEDED TO MAKE CALLS ON MONDAY when places open up so I know who to go to next . Thank you very much to Chris the owner of business he also called and kept me informed about my truck there too . I know they would of been the right company to do the job but they do not do this kind of work. Thank you for your honesty. read more

5 stars just aren't enough for Chris and his business. After calling multiple places for a quote on an oil change on a 3 series BMW, Chris was the most reasonable. Plus, he was able to get me in same day. When I showed up, Chris greeted me and got straight to work on my car. While changing the oil, he found a few other things going on with the car. He told me what he could and could not do. Because this is my husband's car, I wanted to make sure he knew before anything else was done. Chris was very understanding and said to have my husband call him so that they could discuss everything in detail. Chris is honest, personable, courteous, and highly knowledgeable in what he is doing. I will definitely be going to Chris from now on. His fiance/receptionist, was just was personable and courteous. read more

Electron Automotive - New sign on building - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

I had a great experience with this shop. The team is really friendly and knowledgeable and they did the best bumper to bumper inspection I've ever seen done on a car. I would send friends and family here anytime. I don't have a hybrid, they were looking at problem with a standard 2008 accord. So I would recommend this place for anything automotive, not just hybrid electrical stuff. If your not sure just send them a message on Yelp, you'll see how helpful they can be within minutes. read more

Awesome service. Great value and love the technology used to diagnose and communicate with customers.

Came here for a pre-purchase vehicle inspection, and I cannot be more pleased. Accurate, fairly priced, honest, they even provided a photo catalogue of any issue they found, along with a full printout. Thanks again read more

Purchased hybrid batt from them a while back. I thought I rated them then, guess not. Great service and good prices! Sorry for the delayed review guys! read more

I came in for replacement of my brake pads and rotors on both axles, because my car (07 Honda CRV) was making really scary grinding and rattling noises for the past couple days. After requesting for quotes from multiple yelp businesses locally, I reached out to Electron via Yelp and got a response within minutes at 0700 in the morning! When I had I checked the local businesses around me, I got quoted nearly twice the price to pay than I would've have with Chris. He offered a very fair and affordable price, but I didn't realize i'd be getting a whole package of special treatment until seeing the attention, honesty, and care that this business provided on-site. They don't try to push you on anything and really do a deep and thorough examination of your car. Being a nurse, I have no knowledge whatsoever on mechanics or techs, but I do know when someone truly makes a full assessment. I knew there were kind of a lotta things wrong with my car, but they generously provided me a list of issues ranking from most urgent to least urgent to give me confidence that my car will be okay if I can't necessarily do anything about it right now. So, I'm pretty sure I just found my go-to mechanic and will not hesitate to return to have the rest of my car repaired. Thanks for everything! read more

I highly recommend these guys. Toyota of Orange, right down the street, quoted me $4k for what Electron Automotive did for $1.4k. I really appreciated their complimentary inspection with photos and videos. The dealership recommends services based on age and miles; these guys will tell you what your car actually needs. I'm glad to have found a reliable mechanic for my Prius and RAV4 EV. read more

Legit the nicest guys you'll find at any shop. They didn't mind shooting the shit about some of the projects I'm working on. I had my 12v battery replaced and they did it quick! Plus they saved me well over $100 bucks over the dealer with a better warranty on it. I was looking for a hybrid shop to go to instead of the dealer and I have found it. I'll write another review if my car ever needs a bigger repair. read more

Instead of buying a new car, we took our 2013 Prius to get a complete tune up and now it works and feels like a new car. Very professional, friendly and attentive guys! They keep you informed everyday. Highly recommend and very happy with their customer and car service! read more

These guys are great. Sent me a color coded report with all the review items on my car. We're very helpful and informative. They took there time to explain everything to me in detail so that I understood. And my Prius is now running great!! I will definitely be using them for all of this car's repairs. read more

Very personable, did a great job. Weren't the cheapest but close to it but felt like I got white glove experience

Super responsive, quick service and most importantly reasonably priced parts!! Saved over $250 for the same parts and service I would have paid with another mechanic. They are very knowledgeable when it comes to all things hybrid. Highly recommend!!! read more

My Chevy Volt is just hit 100k and a little 5 years old, so I needed to flush both the engine and battery coolant. The quote from Electron Automotive was substantially lower than the Dealers quote. Couldn't been happier with my choice. The owner and his group were nice and on point of when they expected my car to be completed. I will be definitely taking my EV cars here for any repairs. read more

Can't thank Chris, Joe, and Tyler enough. They helped diagnose and get my Lexus RX sorted. They were upfront and reasonable with pricing. They were able to get my car sorted and worked around me picking up my car. Can't thank them enough and will definitely be sending my car there from now on if any arise. read more

I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone! I dealt with Renato right from the start in which he was extremely professional, friendly, and trustworthy. My Prius battery died on me out of the blue with 158,000 miles on it. Toyota quoted me a ridiculous amount to replace it and Renato did it for LESS THAN 1/3 of the price WITH a one year guarantee. My car now runs smooth as ever and I couldn't be happier! Did I mention, he detailed the car inside & out, gave me an air freshener, and even buffed out a large area on my front bumper that I had damaged months prior (FOR FREE). Renato is a saint! Lastly, bring cash to pay for your services because the credit card company charges for its use (I was going to be charged $40 for a $1000 service). read more

I took my wife's Toyota Prius for repair here. I visited a lot of different shops but most of them refused to work on mine because it is a Hybrid car and they have no idea on how to work with Hybrid vehicles. Some tried to fix it but couldn't find the cause of problem. Then I found this shop. Because of the shop name, I thought they probably knows how to fix hybrid cars. Chris, the owner of the shop took my car without any hesitation. Seemed like he is very confident with working on Hybrid vehicles. Turned out that he is a professor at a college and teaches automotive electrics to students!!! After hearing that I became confident too! He took out some electric scanner, hook it to the car and ran some tests. Then he quickly identified the problem. A day later, my wife's old Prius was running like new again. Too bad that I did not find this shop sooner. I could have saved a lot of time if I found him sooner. Having an Automotive Repair professor working on your car is a privilege. From now Chris will take care of all my car repair needs. I am so glad that I found him! read more

Hybrid battery broken down and they get it replace quick with competitive pricing! Have some issue came up a couple months later not only replaced my battery but Chris also done a deep diagnosis and finds out the battery sensor is the problem which he get it fixed quickly. Chris and the team is the nicest/respexful people in the business and very knowledgeable! You can't get a better business ethics than these guys;)) read more

I can't speak highly enough of Chris and his team! I brought in my wife's Ford Flex which had been having a severe intermittent parasitic draw, which would drain the battery, and at one point shut the car down while she was driving it. No one else had been able to figure anything out, but they did! Chris and Tyler (and Cathy in the office) were all very patient and attentive the entire time, making sure to call me whenever they had an update, and generally keeping me in the loop. When the dealership messed up on some programming they promptly got me back in with them to get it resolved. These are the kind of people you drop your car off with, know it's in good hands, and know that you will be charged a fair rate! To everyone who worked on our car, or even had to deal with it being in their way for several weeks, thank you! read more

Chris and his team are truly amazing. I went in for a new Hybrid Battery and 12V Battery on my 2006 Prius. Which sounds crazy expensive, I know! ...but Chris totally hooked me up. He only charged me $1458 for parts (installation was free with purchase). I was so sad because I thought my car was totaled, after getting quotes from other places. Toyota was going to charge me $4000+ for the Hybrid Battery alone and $360 for the 12V Battery. Oh! Toyota was also going to charge me $135 to diagnose and other places as well. I highly recommend you give this place a shot! They're super sweet and genuine! read more

A trustful, friendly, honest mechanic. I've taken my car here in the last couple times and Chris figures out the problem with my car and fixes it. I trust in this mechanic in their shop. read more

I have a talent for sniffing out bullshit and shady characters, especially when it comes to mechanics, doctors, and salesmen. Chris and his crew at Electron are far from any of that. I got the quick impression that he was extremely honest and genuine from the first time I talked to him. Here's why: 1) During a full car inspection, Chris walked me through and showed me each part on my car that would need to be replaced soon, explained exactly why it would need to be replaced, the very reasonable cost, and which item was highest priority. 2) They cleaned my hybrid battery fan for 1/10th the price Toyota of Orange quoted me (no exaggeration). 3) This is a family owned business. This might sound trivial, but while I was paying one of the technicians for my bill, Chris was over in the corner playing with his young daughter, as happy as can be. He seems like a very kind dude that cares about his family and the people that work for him. 4) Excellent customer service from everyone I ran into. I had a 15 minute conversation with one of his crew about World of Warcraft: Classic that is about to launch. Yes we geeked out, but it was nice chatting with a bunch of cool mechanics that A) don't call you "Boss" and B) don't have any ridiculous neck or face tattoos. I highly recommend Electron to anyone in need of an honest and skilled automotive shop. read more

Electron Automotive is a lifesaver! The owner, Chris, is a very honest and talented young man with automotive mechanics and electrical. Honest and fair...not lazy. Researches options for you whether you want OEM or aftermarket parts. I drive an '86 BMW and Chris always gets me the original OEM parts at a fair price and stands fully behind his work. I've been a customer for 3 years now and wouldn't go anywhere else....oh, by the way I live in Long Beach and whether I drive in or have the car towed, it goes to Electron! John read more

Chris was awesome! He took a look at the damaged wiring in my car and gave me some sound advice on how to proceed with my project. He kept it real and explained all the wiring and the process he would be taking if he worked on it. Even though I could've used his advice and went elsewhere, I'm sticking with Chris for the repair. The helpfulness and honesty he provided makes me trust him and his shop. read more

Electron Automotive is the best auto repair in Southern California: Chris is honest, excellent, and reasonably priced. And he's super cute.

I came to Electron at the recommendation of another auto mechanic. And because of the Yelp reviews. It's no surprise that these guys have 5 stars. These guys are so good. I had an issue with my hybrid car that 2 other mechanics couldn't figure out. The other mechanic had me spend $1500 and they still couldn't figure it out. Came here, they knew their stuff, what was common issue with the car, and correctly diagnosed it. And saved me money. A mechanic that wsa honest about the issue, and saved me money. Wow. Thank you guys! read more

I was referred to Electron Automotive about 4 months back by a friend to get a routine oil change, as well as replenishing brake fluid in my car, and to check out why my car struggled to turn on sometimes. I was really impressed when I met the mechanic. He looked very professional and experienced. There were two mechanics in the shop, Chis and Kerry (resident mechanic). They were very friendly and willing to explain what was going on with my car and didn't just give me the price and tell me to come back later. I was in and out within 25 min, much less wait time than an EZ Lube or other places. Price was more than fair, I think I paid about 40-50 dollars for everything. I was VERY happy about the price!!!!!! The shop was clean, it even had a seating area with big couches and the mechanic, Chris, welcomed the other customers to help themselves to water bottles, Gatorade and snacks free of charge. I think there is a burrito place across the street if you really want food though. Overall I had an amazing experience, I left feeling like I was given a fair deal and most of all I left feeling like he actually cared about my car and its longevity in the future. I would definitely go back again! read more

Excellent and professional service. Had my 2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid battery pack replaced for less than half of what the dealer was charging me, plus it came with 3 years/45,000 miles warranty something the dealership did not offer. They also did a full inspection while they had the vehicle. Inspection report was very impressive and they included pictures of items that needed attention/service. Great shop and staff. read more