These guys especially Glenn are professionals! They have kept my entire family safe for over 20 years !

I have used Foothill Auto Service for many years now and I have always found all of Glen's employees to be friendly, highly knowledgeable and a cut above most auto mechanics. The work that Foothill Auto Service I have recommended them to my coworkers and friends over the years. Update: January 2026. Still the best place to have your vehicle serviced. Honest, integrity, and fair pricing. They know their stuff. read more

Wow!! Extremely generous and kind! Rear seatbelt got tangled and locked with a child car seat. AUDI dealership quoted me over $400 to fix. $400?!?! Refused to pay that absurd price so called around local shops. Foothill Auto Service was super kind on the phone and asked I bring the car in to see if they could fix and schedule an appointment. They were confident it would not be $400. Took the car in and to my surprise they fixed within a few minutes and did not charge me a dime! Hard to find businesses of this kind now days. They've certainly earned a customer! read more

This place is way over priced and too much smooth talking to up your bill. I had a minor oil leak and the suggestion was oil dye (amazon for 25 bucks) and a pressure wash. The bill was over $300. That's absurd. Ill be going elsewhere in the future. read more

Five stars aren't enough for Foothill. I brought my dear 2002 Chevy Tahoe in to Foothill Auto Service after the OC Chevy dealership I'd been taking it to declared it too "classic" for them to work on any more. I found in Foothill a caring, capable and professional team. I have nothing but love for these guys. They provided us with there-and-back shuttle service. Their quarterly oil-change service left me sailing comfortably past 245k miles recently. This beauty drives as well as the day we bought it in 2006. God bless them. The Big Orange Chevy dealership quoted me $1,200 to investigate an A/C problem I had--the back vents weren't working. They said it was probably the blower unit but they would have to get into all the paneling in the rear to access the blower and it would be a whole thing. That quote wasn't for any replacement unit or repair--just the investigation. Foothill could easily tell it was a rear blower fault. They delivered a new blower and installed it altogether for just about half of the dealership's "investigation" fee. Check out their warranty. They mean it. I feel very comfortable with my beloved 5.3 small block in their hands. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Great job great knowledge and I'm a mechanic for 40 years needed electrical smog issue help. Did great job and I passed smog when completed

My daughter came to this establishment to get some repairs done to her 2008 Toyota RAV4. Very old car with over 260k miles. We had a disagreement with the repairs that have already been made and have been authorized by my daughter. As parents we felt the car shouldn't be fixed and it should retire. But like I said ... repairs have already been done. The owner Glen and manager Tim took my disagreement and disappointment to heart and they ended up taking very good care of my daughter (and me). Very huge surprise considering in my experience, most auto shops don't value what people say. I originally was very upset, but now I am very impressed with how this auto shop handled the disagreement. I also would like to add - the repairs and the turn around time was not in questioned. They did a great job with that. They had the car for less than a day and it was already completed next day. The disagreement was over a very big miscommunication. If in the future, we ever run into any car issues, we do trust they will take good care of our cars. Thank you Glen, Tim and your team! read more

My mileage reader stopped working. They fixed it quickly, professionally and were very courteous. Drove me home and picked me up. Price was appropriate. read more

I took my 2015 Ford Transit 250 Diesel in to diagnose a Code that kept showing up and two other mechanics could not diagnose the problem. Byron was very knowledgeable and helpful to find the problem. The service was very good and the customer service was off the charts compared to the other shops I had gone to. I would recommend Foothill Auto Service for great work and price. I am the original owner and feel that I got my van running like new again. read more

Foothill Auto Service - My 2015 Ford Transit 250 Diesel - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Called earlier today and asked for an estimate for parts and labor for a new alternator. I was told by the representative that they were "too busy" and "couldn't stop everything they're doing to give me an estimate". I told him i would find a place that could and hung up. I can guarantee that I won't ever give business to a place like this one. read more

One of the biggest rip offs I've ever had to deal with. $1,000+ for rotors and brakes on front only, on a Mazda 3. Outrageous!!! Women beware! They actually suggested changing our cabin air filter for $135!!!! Insanity! They also charged $23 for brake cleaner..... what? read more

Glen and Tim helped me to get my car in shape and service it in a timely manner and for a fair amount. This is a professional team that is reliable and knowledgeable! I highly recommend them! read more

We had our Hyundai serviced. Normally we went to the dealer. Unfortunately the dealer was very busy and hard to get a service appointment. We were very glad to be able to get our car serviced at Football Service. They gave us great customer service, not like the Hyundai Dealer. read more

Glen has service mine and my families cars for years and has always been honest and reliable with repairs

Best auto service ever! From scheduling an appointment to picking up our car...it was a great experience. Cindy was super helpful and sooo nice! Brought our car in because another place told us we needed front and rear brakes. Not true! Foothill Auto gave us a full inspection report and did the repairs in record time. Thank you again!!! Highly recommend Foothill Auto! read more

I've had my car serviced here a few times now and they are always great. The pricing is reasonable, the staff is friendly and responsive, and they do great work! I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

Let me start out by saying this is one of the least stressful and kindest experiences I've had taking my car in for repairs. I called in at 9am because my car was having an issue that we assumed was the alternator. Byron said he could get my car in within the hour and run a full diagnostic to make sure everything was running right and it was safe to be on the road. The diagnostic was about $170, with photos and detailed notes of any issues found. They didn't try to up charge me or oversell me on any of the issues. They were very honest and upfront about what was wrong and let me choose what I wanted to get done with quotes for service. They shuttled me back and forth to my home for no extra fee and the shuttle driver was kind and polite as well. While this may be a little pricey, I appreciated how professional and patient everyone I met was. read more

Brought my Toyota Prius here for servicing ahead of an out-of-state trip. Tim was extremely helpful over the phone and in-person. He even helped me identify some discounts for the services performed and coordinated a ride home for me while the mechanics serviced the vehicle. The car has never run better! I'll definitely be bringing my vehicles here moving forward. read more

I've been a customer for close to 15 years and Glenn has been wonderful over the years, in fact I left a great review in 2008. We've recommended many to come here and brought all of our cars for service. Unfortunately as more employees have joined on, policies seem to have changed. I took my car in because the engine light came on and asked to do an oil change and make sure all was good. All was good with the car and they found the gas cap was not tightened properly and no other issue with the engine. The problem was that I was charged $459 after all was said and done. I understand they have an inspection fee but I would think it's unreasonable to be charged this much when nothing was wrong with the car. I can no longer come here as they've seem to have lost the special care Glenn put into each visit that kept bringing me back. read more

Took my car for a diagnosis for a check engine light for my Jeep wrangler. It was showing a misfire and I had code 302 showing. They were going to charge me about $2500 total for new spark plugs and a visual inspection of the cam shaft and compression test. I changed the spark plugs, coil for that cylinder, and fuel injector for under 300$ and about 6 hours of my time. That estimate hadn't even accounted for coil and fuel injector replacement. read more

Tim and his team have been wonderful with everything going with my vehicle. It is a breath of fresh air to find an honest auto repair shop and even better when they are so friendly and helpful. I'd recommend Foothill Auto Service to anyone. read more

HONEST, HONEST, HONEST! My review is overdue. My family has been clients of FAS for years. Glenn the owner is terrific. He will explain, he is patient, he is fair, and he is a good guy. The prices are appropriate (not cheap/not outrageous) and the service is top notch. The front desk you will find Cindy who is very kind and knowledgeable. Over the last 20 years I have visted several auto repair businesses in Mission Viejo and Lake Forest, and I am glad we found Foothill Auto Service. (AAA Approved). Keep it up Glenn, Cindy, and staff. read more

Took my 2018 Chevy Malibu in, it was shaking bad while driving on the freeway. Foothill Auto Service diagnosed the problem right away and gave me options to fix the issue. No high pressure selling or up selling, just fix the issue. I will definitely be coming back with our families cars in the future. Thank you Cindy and crew. read more

I spoke to Tim, and My maintenance request was done in the most perfect time. It being Our first time there, we were happily met with professionalism. My Jeep was taken care of and our request was done and much more. We give them a 10 out of 10. Kudos and great job, thank you all for our great experience matched your experience in fixing our 2000 Jeep. read more

it used to be very good with Glenn running the show. I was his client for many years. Now newer people in charge are capitalizing on Glenn reputation. The pricing is above authorized dealer. Avoid overpaying. read more

The service here is spectacular and employed by friends, family & neighbors in the local community so you know you won't be stiffed or lied to like you might be at nearby dealerships. I highly recommend reaching out to Cindy or any of the other nice gentleman at Foothill Auto Service for any of your auto related needs/advice! read more

Saw them on Yelp during my search for a mechanic to work on the brakes on my Kia Soul, and they certainly lived up to the reviews. They also managed to save me 33% off the original quote! read more

Fantastic services team.everyone from service writer to technicians were all professional Personable and helpful.

The one star is for the $213 diagnostics and a $4000+ estimate for a new alternator and radiator for our diesel '15 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD.  My husband asked for more detail, as the cost sounded high - it was.  He compared the cost of the parts with the cost from the dealer, and the dealer's cost was much cheaper.  The estimate from the dealer to replace the radiator and alternator was $1000 less than Foothill. I did a some Yelp research, and we ended up going to a local mechanic we'd never used before. They replaced the alternator and the radiator for a total of $2243, almost $2000 less than Foothill. Moral of the story, shop around - and check my other reviews for our GREAT new mechanic. read more

Stopped by near closing needing help with some outlets that went out. Only had an hour to spare but was attended super quickly and Mr Glenn didn't even charge me despite offering to pay! Thank you very much for great service. read more

Brian over at Foothill Auto was great. He got me in with no advanced notice and was willing to look at my Honda Odyssey, even though he had a full day of vehicles to work on. I had to miss a day of work because of my vehicle. Brian was accommodating so that I wouldn't miss any more work. His tech fixed the issues. I left with my van working well. Had an additional situation that caused me to bring it back the next day. There was some discussion of who's fault it was but, graciously, Brian and Glenn fixed the issue with no cost to me! These guys are honorable and responsible, which is something you don't see much these days. I will be bringing my vehicles back here! read more

We have been going to Foothill Auto Service for many years! Glenn and his crew have been honest, professional, reliable and trustworthy! We highly recommend this business! read more

Glen and his crew continue to do consistent and good work. I love that he helps me strategize when to do more pricier jobs. He assures me that he would tell me if a certain issue is crucial or if it's something we can wait a few months on. Sometimes things can wait, sometimes things can't and I trust what he says. He's very personable and cares about his clients and their safety. That always means a great deal to me. Thanks for being my mechanic for nearly 15 years Glen! read more

Cindy and Glen are such genuinely nice people. They made the whole process of (pretty much and entire motor rebuild) so easy. Some of the best customer service I've experienced in a long time. I'm so glad I was referred to this shop. Thank you for everything you did to help me out in such a challenging and stressful time. read more

We moved shops with Tim when he came over. They are a little bit pricy, but you get what you pay for- great service from people who care about their business. They are responsive to questions, work quickly, and are up front about what needs to be done. We recommend to family and friends! read more

Cindy was incredibly friendly, reliable, and honest! She explained to me everything that was going to be done to my car in thorough detail. Fast service and great prices. I will definitely be returning! Thank you so much!!! read more

I am constantly driving for my job, and I wouldn't trust any other mechanic to service my car. They will tell you what should be replaced soon, what can wait, definitely the most honest mechanic I've ever been too. I need my vehicle in tip-top shape to keep me safe, so I choose Foothill Auto Service every time. And to top it off, the customer service is great! read more

I wanted to give this place a shot seeing all the great reviews but they just lost a customer. I tried to get a price quote over the phone on an oil change and the response was "I don't have time to give a quote over the phone" and was told to check online to see what pricing should be offered in the area. I get it, everyone is busy - but if you don't want to share pricing over the phone, then put your pricing online or don't pick up the phone at all. read more

We've been taking our cars to Glenn and his team for years. They're honest, kind, clean, quick, and good people. I recommend them all the time! read more

Really great place. Fast service, very helpful staff. Very economical. Hard to find the location though. Probably come back if i ever need service(but it is too far from my house). read more

Foothill Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California