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    4.9 (142 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Services - EMD Auto

    Auto customization

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    Auto general diagnosis

    Auto noise diagnosis

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

    Auto no-start diagnosis

    Auto vibration diagnosis

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto electronics installation

    Engine customization

    Auto pre-purchase inspection

    Leveling kit installation

    Leveling kit repair

    Lift kit installation

    Lift kit repair

    Auto maintenance

    Oil changes

    Auto repairs

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto wheel and tire repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Suspension work

    Transmission leak inspection

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    Kevin P.

    Excellent performance shop! Took my 2025 EV6 GT to get lowering springs & wheel spacers installed. I also had them do my alignment & wheel balance to bring everything back into spec. Everything turned out great! Fantastic pricing & very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

    2018 Audi A3
    Matthew B.

    I wanted to bring down my ride height with some Integrated Engineering lowering springs. The team at EMD gave me incredible pricing, and talked through expectations with wheel gap, possible use of a reverse rake kit etc. If you own an Audi and are within an hour of this shop it is worth the drive!

    RS3 Blown Motor

    ATTENTION DAZA/RS3 OWNERS. EMD Auto is where you want to have your car built or serviced at. I had catastrophic engine failure on Stage 2-E85. Even blew out my bevel box as well. EMD rebuilt everything and sourced another bevel box. I added more supporting mods for an upgraded turbo. I also installed their lowering springs with other suspension mods. They dialed my RS3 in and she's a perfect street car now. Thomas did all this work for me at the best price I could've had quality work done for. I absolutely recommended EMD Auto for your RS3.

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    Angelo S.

    The people that work here are AMAZING! Very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Drove an hour to get here and will continue to do so for any mods I need for my cars. Will definitely recommend to all my friends. Thank you Thomas and Tyler!

    Lawrence L.

    I currently live in SF / Bay area and made the drive down to visit my family and get some EMD parts installed on my B9 S5. The process couldn't have been easier, I made the appt with Thomas a couple months back, dropped off the car on a Saturday and they had it ready the same day! Very happy with their products and service. I had a lip kit installed as well as EMD springs, spacers and sway bar. I high recommend EMD for any of your audi servicing needs and their products have been great so far!

    EMD MK8 R

    I have been in the automotive business for 30 years. I can tell you that being in sales it is crucial to communicate with prospective clients before and more importantly after the sale as a long term client. All of my emails were answered within 15 minutes by the EMD team. I expect that from my sales personnel and that's one of the reasons why we are successful. Thomas and the crew took care of my son's Audi a few days ago and treated him with utmost respect along with excellent service and pricing. Having been on the fence to get my personal car tuned for over a year, I jumped at the opportunity to get it done by EMD Auto. The end result is nothing but smiles along with a future loyalty for EMD. Next step, lowering kit and possible ongoing maintenance as I always use a VW dealer every 5k miles. I also want to thank the young man that gave me a bunch of shirts. Shame on me for forgetting his name. My wife drives a new Q5, one son a MK7 GTI and the other in the Audi A4. I can ASSURE you that EMD will be seeing us in the near and distant future. Mahalo guys!

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    Thomas really knows how to take care of his Customers, Definitely the place to go if you want custom work done!

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    Very nice shop. Staff is friendly. Food is in walking distance when I have my car serviced there. Customer for life.

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    Great customer service and very knowledgeable on OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories!! Going back for my 35k service on Audi S3!!

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    Dependable Guys

    4.9
    (635 reviews)

    Found the dependable guys on yelp because I was looking for someone to paint the brake calipers on…read moremy GX 550. The stock ones were a weird dull gray industrial looking color and it bothered me I called them and Arson walked me through the process and pricing over the phone. He booked me for the next morning and by the end of the day I was able to pick up my ride. He runs a clean cool looking shop. The prices were very reasonable and they did great work! I chose black because it matches the car better and looks more sleek I'd definitely recommend these guys - they do a lot more stuff so check them out.

    Just picked up my new Lotus Emira a couple of days ago and--wow--these guys absolutely crushed it…read more I was referred by a friend, and from the very first text message through meeting Arson and the team in person, the entire experience was top-tier. Arson is such a dope person--super humble, clearly knows his craft, and genuinely passionate about what he does. This is more than just a business to them, and you feel that immediately. I originally planned on shopping around and checking out other shops, but after my first chat with them, I didn't need to call anyone else. Pricing was an amazing deal--straightforward, fair, and no BS. They really work with you, walk through the details, and help find the best options for your budget without cutting corners. The team walked me through everything they did, step by step, and the results speak for themselves. I had PPF installed, gloss-black PPF wrap, blacked-out badging, tint, and gloss-black coated rims--absolutely flawless work. Superb craftsmanship. I'll definitely be bringing my Emira back to this team and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality, professionalism, and people who genuinely care about the work they put out.

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    OC Autostyle

    4.5
    (117 reviews)

    Service is thorough and honest. Had my steps installed, it was done quickly and I love them. This…read moreis the second truck I had steps installed as I have complete faith in their work and price.

    The photos show the lazy job I had received. I take full…read moreaccountability for not replying when I first said I would. However, I followed up a couple weeks later asking if a certain date worked. I even explained that I had been busy and said the only time I'd have to bring in the car would be the following week. I paid $450 for this wrap and an extra $100 for the wrap itself. When the first job was done poorly, I went back to the shop to address the issues and they said they would fix it. I texted on a Tuesday expecting a response, and I waited until Sunday to follow up again. Instead of Lisa taking accountability, she told me I "did not reach out," which is extremely unprofessional and untrue. I had apologized for being busy, and I did reach out; she just did not respond. When I reminded her the job was poorly done and how there had been no response, she took zero accountability and tried to use my words against me. Lisa ignored my response when I explained how the situation should have been handled and how she failed to reply in a professional manner. As the customer, I should not have to teach someone how to treat me correctly or how to run a shop professionally. I wasn't trying to start problems; I stated the truth about the situation, but she did not like that. I went back because I had already paid and just wanted the work corrected. I dropped my car off again on Monday around 11:30am. The shop texted me claiming the wrap "wouldn't adhere," which I knew was an excuse. I told them to proceed because the material was fine, and if they couldn't install it, that was their shop's error. The rest of my car's wrap was perfectly fine. To double-check, I contacted the previous shop, who confirmed this shop was making excuses, saying, "The wrap sticks just fine. It sticks on the rest of your car fine. They're talking nonsense." I knew they no longer wanted to service me, and I no longer wanted their service either. I paid a good amount of money for this treatment. I made sure the job would get done. The shop told me the job would be done by Wednesday late afternoon. This was the second time they confirmed a deadline and failed to meet it. I made it clear from the start that I have a busy schedule and cannot afford delays, yet they did not respect that. Removing and rewrapping a front bumper is a 1-2 day job, it is not like I was asking to wrap half the car. I set a boundary that if it was not ready by 5pm Wednesday, as they confirmed, I would request a refund. My whole car was wrapped, had parts added, brakes caliper color change, and badges blacked out in about a week. I took it to another shop before taking it here. (Dependable Guys in Santa Ana) I am not a professional, but I am not stupid. There were no photo updates either, I had to ask for them. When they finally sent a picture, the wrap looked freshly slapped on two days after I dropped the car off. The day I dropped it off, they said the wrap did not adhere. It looked like my car sat there for two days until I asked for the photo, or it took them two days to remove a month old wrap and throw on one big piece lol.. My car is a small sedan, a CLA, not a supercar or SUV. Her words were: "Ok we will remove all the wrap and give you your money back. Come and pick it up today." She added, "You are demanding the refund so come get it. We cannot accommodate the time frame for you. Thank you we will be gone by 5 so please make it in time so we can process the refund." However, Mark (the installer) had reached out to me and told me him and his co worker would come into work early to finish the job. This was the second time they broke their own deadline, and instead of taking accountability, she tried to flip it back on me. Lisa took everything personally when this situation should have been handled with professionalism. I never asked them to remove my wrap; I just wanted the job done properly. The installer Mark was professional, but Lisa was disrespectful, dismissive, and extremely immature in how she handled the situation. I told them to leave the wrap and keep the money. This was their mistake, which took up the free time I rarely have. Even after I explained my situation, reminded them of prior mistakes, and was patient with the delays, they still couldn't get the job done on time. I didn't want or need the money back; I needed my car back lol. It was clear they didn't take me seriously, and I was forced to escalate this further, which she didn't like either. This was waste of time and caused unnecessary stress. I was frustrated because I had to deal with unprofessional and immature behavior. All I got were excuses, missed deadlines, and poor communication. This business does not stand on its word or its service. Don't bring your car here. Many shops in OC offer far better service and professionalism. I recommend Dependable Guys in Santa Ana! It turns out the wrap sticks just fine and clearly they were making excuses... 3 weeks no issues.

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    Xtreme Edge

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    Found Xtreme Edge thru Yelp back in 2017 and decided to give them a try when I bought my BRZ then…read more Allen and his crew did such a nice job that it only felt natural that I go back to their shop this go around when I got my GR86. From the initial messaging thru yelp about their services and pricing - not only were they responsive in responding back but almost mindful and giving you some grace when the scheduled time moves last minute. The materials they used, the workmanship, and the attention to the smallest detail is second-to-none that it's no wonder car people go to their shop for ppf/tint/detail work. Allen will work around your budget as well and understands the investment that a customer puts in to their vehicle. He treats you more than a customer - but rather a friend that you once had a few drinks with. I've always believed in the saying buy once, cry once.. but with Allen and his team, you get more than what you paid for and the results bring nothing but smiles knowing it was done meticulously. You will be happy you went to their shop!

    Second time using Xtreme Edge and they delivered again. First job was front PPF and tint on my new…read moreKIA EV9 few years back, and I was so happy with how it came out that when I picked up a used BMW iX I brought it straight back to them for the same thing. Leo deserves a shoutout for the communication. He walked me through the options, broke down what I actually needed vs what was overkill, and kept me in the loop the whole time my car was in the shop. No vague "it'll be ready when it's ready" runaround. Always quick to reply too. Allen is a beast. he clearly takes pride in what he does. Both cars came out spotless, clean PPF edges, no bubbles in the tint, no dust trapped anywhere. You can tell he's the kind of guy who'd rather take an extra hour than hand back something he's not 100% happy with. If you've got a nice car and you're anywhere in OC, just go see these guys. Won't be my last visit.

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    4.6
    (119 reviews)

    I've owned modified cars for years, and one thing I've learned is that there are plenty of shops…read morethat can install parts. Very few shops can actually think. Project Import is one of those rare shops. What separates them isn't just the quality of the work, it's the level of thought that goes into every decision. They don't just ask what problem you're trying to solve today; they ask where you want the car to be years from now and build accordingly. Every recommendation is made with the long-term goal in mind. I've brought them some complicated issues on my 1JZ-swapped E30, and at every step they've been realistic, honest, and incredibly meticulous. If something needs attention, they'll tell you. If something doesn't need to be replaced, they'll tell you that too. No upselling, no shortcuts, no guessing. Just real diagnostics and real solutions. What I appreciate most is that they refuse to take the easy route if it's not the right route. A lot of shops will get a car out the door as quickly as possible. Project Import takes the time to do things properly the first time. In the long run, that actually makes their work a bargain because you're not paying another shop to redo it six months later. Their fabrication, attention to detail, and workmanship are top-notch, but honestly the biggest value is the trust. When they tell me something, I believe it. When they recommend a path forward, I know it's because it's the best solution for the car, not because it's the most profitable solution for them. At this point, I won't take my cars anywhere else. If you're looking for a shop that's honest, highly skilled, forward-thinking, and genuinely cares about doing things the right way, Project Import has earned my highest recommendation.

    I was completely taken by surprise. Kiet was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Based…read moreon the reviews, I was worried they might damage my car, but everything looks perfect. Maybe those were older reviews. I think Project Import has grown a lot since then. Kiet shared a lot of information about my Lancer Evolution. Not many shops understand these cars since they're rare and complex. Kiet and his worker (Duong?) were able to work on my car without any issues. The price quoted was exactly the price I paid as well. I will definitely be a returning customer. I really hope they maintain this high quality of work, especially on my car, which is very special to me. My car is running so smooth now and shifts better. Thank you very much!

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