I would like to take a moment to truly thank Keith for his hard work and dedication to fixing my…read morecar. He went above and beyond all my expectations, truly a great mechanic. Had a super mysterious clunking when driving over bumps & dips due to previous mechanic mistakes, and he took some of his personal time to come with me and to hear it for himself. They priced very fairly and had an incredible turnaround time, typically done within the same day. Thank you Keith for all that you do, I will be back because of you for the foreseeable future. PS: Keith, the sound is completely gone. Again, thank you.

Amazing honest auto shop that doesn't not try to upsell you. They told me about an issue my car is…read morehaving and were upfront that it's not a fire now but could become an issue later. Yet they did not try to pressure me into fixing it, but rather told me in a more of an off hand, oh hey by the way kind of heads up. I appreciated their honesty and the price is not a rip off either. The only downside is that they don't take appointments so it's a first come first serve situation and I had to come in on a PTO day since I want to make sure it got taken care of that day.

Super grateful for Leo. I found a car on Facebook marketplace that I maybe wanted to buy, but…read morewanted to have a professional look at it before pulling the trigger. Leo just saved me $5000 and a major headache and i am so grateful. He took about 10 minutes to inspect the car and spotted several major issues and quickly advised me not to buy the car. He then showed me in detail just how this car was shady and how previous crappy repairs had been tried to be hidden and i am just so glad i chose to come here and have Leo take a look. super insightful and gave me some great recommendations for other cars in my price range. i will absolutely be back when i find another car i want to have looked at. Thank you Leo!!!!

Changed my oil and fixed my AC all in one visit with no appointment. Very reasonable price, accepts…read moreVenmo same as cash. 10/10 would do again.

Sincerely the best and most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You'll never be taken advantage…read moreof here. Their prices are so fair that I genuinely feel like they undercharge and wouldn't at all mind paying more. I first came here after the Toyota dealership told me my timing belt cover was leaking oil and wanted to charge me thousands of dollars. Lol. Came here for a second opinion and was reassured I'll be just fine, just top up oil every now and then. Been coming here ever since for every 5,000 mile maintenance! And to replace my spark plugs! I told my sister to bring her car here too for maintenance. This past weekend, her boyfriend's dad checked her oil level with the dipstick and said the oil was really low. She came back here to double check and turns out he was mistaken; she was totally fine. Truly wonderful people that you can trust without question. Very grateful for all they have done to help us. (:

Been customer here for yearssss. Charlie and Khanh always giving me such a great experience. Good…read morepricing and services.

Had a really positive experience here. The whole process was super fast and easy, and my partner…read moreand I were both able to get work done without needing an appointment on a Saturday. James and his team were helpful and informative, the pricing was fair, and everything was done quickly without sacrificing quality. The whole experience felt smooth and stress-free from start to finish. My partner and I both left really happy, and this is honestly the only body shop we'll be continuing to go to from now on. Highly recommend.

Friendly; great service; convenient location I am glad I have found a great place to do smog check…read morefor my car every two years James Auto Center is convenient, staff friendly, fast service, economical price (the best) No appointment needed. Highly recommended

Great service with honest prices. I absolutely recommend going here for any of your auto repair…read morerelated needs.

Amazing pricing and fast turnaround around. Communication and prompt response! They worked on my…read moreMBZ E350 and fixed the issue by getting the parts and sending me on my way. The repairs costs was minimal. The people were great!

Danny, Has saved money , helped people, and serviced cars of a lot of us Santa Ana College…read moreemployees for years. Appriciate him !!

They say the best referrals come from word-of-mouth. As the story goes, nearly 20 years ago, my…read morefamily was referred to Danny Tran of Super 1 Autobody, Santa Ana. Throughout the years, I've needed to make various repairs to my aging vehicle. The only place I trust those repairs to whether large or small, is with Danny. Danny and his team go above and beyond from start to finish (includes but not limited to diagnostics, workmanship, quality service, and value) providing me with peace-of-mind. I highly recommend Danny Tran for any of your vehicle concerns. Add him to your favorites list. I rate Danny Tran and team (5) Thank you Danny & Team!!!! Rosa

I had a wonderful experience at CAL Auto Service, thanks to Bryan…read more I needed the crossbars for my roof rack installed before my upcoming move. Since it was right before the Fourth of July holiday, I knew they were extremely busy and already had a full schedule. When I explained that I was moving next week and was on a tight timeline, Bryan went out of his way to fit me into his schedule, even though he was very busy. He installed my crossbars professionally and charged me a very fair price. I truly appreciated his kindness, flexibility, and excellent customer service. The waiting area was also clean and comfortable, with complimentary coffee and snacks, which made the experience even better. If I had known about CAL Auto Service sooner, I would have come here for my vehicle repairs as well. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest, friendly, and reliable service. Thank you, Bryan!

A Japanese car, truck, van -- needs to be treated with TLC. Most Japanese cars, if you treat them…read moreright with regular maintenance, will give you a long and beautiful life. But the ones serviced at Cal Auto Service don't just live the longest -- they're the happiest. People wonder, "How does your Toyota/Lexus/Subaru/Honda/Acura last so long?" Simple: it was serviced and taken care of by Peter, Brian, and the rest of the team at Cal Auto. This spotless, comfortable shop in Santa Ana, Orange County redefines what a mechanic should be. The owners and employees treat every Japanese car like their own -- doesn't matter the age, the tech, whether it's fully loaded or stripped down. You feel like the world's top surgeons and the world's greatest detectives are working on your car, making sure it leaves better than new. The consistency is the cherry on top. You'd think, "I'm only getting this treatment because it's my first visit." Nope. It's white-glove service every single time. Spotless bathrooms. Water, hot coffee, snacks. A waiting area that's actually comfortable. This place makes the dealership service center -- or any third-party mechanic -- feel out of vogue. Like Latin: a dead language. And there's total transparency. A full, honest explanation of what's working and what's not. This isn't the dentist who tells you your mouth is full of cavities because he wants to drill his way into your wallet when nothing's actually wrong. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is how Cal Auto rolls. They'll give you honest recommendations and an accurate forecast of what your vehicle has ahead of it. And if you just want an oil change and nothing more -- they listen, and that's exactly what you get, with the proper care your car still deserves. And if you're still not sold -- Cal Auto uses only the best OEM parts for your vehicle. They will never, ever bolt on some knockoff third-party Amazon part or rig your car up like Frankenstein's monster just to get it sparking and running. This review is based on 15 visits over four years. I always felt assured that my vehicle and my wife's were in the best hands -- from routine oil changes to actual car emergencies. They never wasted my time, and never wasted theirs. Every question gets a real, thorough answer. I drive 45 minutes from Los Angeles -- a city where mechanics are a dime a dozen -- just to go to Cal Auto. And honestly, anyone in Southern California -- San Diego, Orange County, LA, even up to Santa Barbara -- should be making that drive too. That's the price of admission if you want the holy grail of auto shops. A true diamond in the rough.

I had a noise and Dennis isolated, resolved and delivered my car beyond expectations!…read more Their brake replacement bundle was affordable and great. I also requested an alignment and the car drives spot on now! 10/10 recommend.

I used BCA for 3 other vehicles in the past. Prices were reasonable…read more Not sure what happened, but I inquired about the labor to replace shocks and struts. I have my own parts (preowned OEM shocks and struts w/ TRD springs already assembled). Anyhow, I received a ridiculous estimate of $770 for labor, including an alignment. What a joke, I walked out of there and definitely not going back. It should not cost that much!!!