I've been coming to high-tech auto for a few years now and appreciate the team's support transparency, and speed. Most recently, I was driving my 10-year-old Audi to Sequoia and I got an EPC error message that I've never seen on my car before. I messaged high-tech auto Friday night and by Saturday morning they had a response and I called them and they talked to me through things. I really appreciate the transparency, communication and general customer service read more

Nope. Just nope. I can not, in good faith, recommend you bring your car here. I got duped by somewhere else (for a different car) and apparently "oil in your radiator" is a common ploy to pad services, which this place also told me. Luckily, I only let them change the oil and I left. If I had stayed, they would have racked up almost 2K in services. I took my car elsewhere and I didn't need anything at all done to my car. I'm so tired of being taken advantage of and am finally speaking up. Oh, and they pretend they are doing you a favor. So bad. ARGH! read more

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Had to get a pre purchase inspection on a van I planned on driving home that day. Called a couple days prior and said they would absolutely help me out. Carlos is super attentive and transparent. Pricing was reasonable. Ended up buying the van woohoo read more

The shop's entire brand is being an "honest mechanic." My experience was the opposite. I was quoted roughly $80 for a problem that turned out to be a 50-cent fuse. When I pointed that out, the owner didn't explain, apologize, or reconsider the charge. He got angry and started yelling. The issue isn't the fuse. It's the reaction when someone catches something that doesn't make sense. Read the negative reviews before trusting this shop with your car. Update: Owner says I am not in system. Definitely in the system. 2005 Ford Focus :-) You may not remember but coz review is little late but it's there in system :-). I would urge owner to update comments, you don't want to falsify records read more

Brought my 2019 BMW M2 Competition to these guys to replace the lower bumper grille (old one was cracked) and change out the stock oil cooler cover for a steel aftermarket one (stock one doesn't protect cooler sufficiently). These guys are awesome. They quoted me on Yelp, not only did they stick to the quote, they fit me in on a busy Friday, and had my car ready in no time. To top it all off, the guys running this place are GREAT. Genuinely honest and friendly. read more

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They were great and reliable. Needed new wheel bearing and they had it done in an hour for half the price of the dealership. They seem to care and want to help. read more

Update: spoke to owner Juan Carlos who apologized he said mistakes were made and I received a partial refund. I'm really grateful the owner reached out and made things right. I was charged $300 for tire rotation, oil change and air filter change. According to multiple people I was overcharged. They also promised they'd call me the next day re tires and never heard from them. read more

We were in LA for the weekend (visiting from the Bay Area) when our Range Rover suddenly started leaking fuel. It was a weekend, and we were stressed--but the team at High Tech Auto came through for us. They quickly diagnosed the issue and found that the needed part was backordered. Instead of leaving us stranded, they tracked one down all the way from Florida and got it shipped in. Throughout the process, they kept us informed and made sure everything was handled efficiently and at a fair price. Truly grateful for their professionalism and help--we'd absolutely come here again. read more

Carlos was great! He was the first to respond to my yelp request. He is very communicative and thorough. I will be back

I don't think I'm going to anywhere else but here for my Honda Accord. All the guys are incredibly kind, communicate well, respond quickly, and offer very affordable prices for maintenance. They've helped me change my oil, filters, rear brakes, rotate tires and always get it done quickly. Highly recommend. read more

Late review but they did an amazing job fixing an electrical issue on my 2005 Honda Element. Great service. Highly recommended!

My transmission broke and I was unable to pay the cost of repair and Ceaser set me up with financing to get me back on the road. This shop goes all the way and beyond for customers. This should be everyone's go to repair shop. I love High Tech Auto you will to read more

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I first brought my car to high tech auto at the recommendation of a friend who had a great experience there. I actually had my car towed to them from another shop that was going to cost me basically twice as much. Now I keep going back and every time they're friendly, helpful, welcoming, and make sure I'm not spending any money that I don't need to. Carlos, Cesar, and Fernando will all take good care of you there. You can't go wrong. read more

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This station used to be exquisite about a decade ago. Very personable. Eager for your business and eager to please. A real gem. Not now. DO NOT BRING YOU VEHICLE HERE NOW. They are very dishonest. One of the employees slipped up and made a comment that he would see me in a day or two (after I went to pick up my ford). It was a total slip up which he tried to cover .....and yupp, had to bring the car back 2 days later for a completely unrelated issue. Never been back since. ( Service had not been that good in a while. It was like you were annoying them if you checked up on your car. And, weirdly, I'm not sure if they complete a requested oil changes ) read more

I've been bringing my Honda Ridgeline to High Tech Auto on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica for the past 3 years, and I can honestly say--they've kept my truck running like new even with nearly 200,000 miles on it! From alternator and battery replacements to brakes, rotors, oxygen sensors, stabilizers, mass air flow sensor, gaskets, mounts and more--they've handled every repair and maintenance issue with top-tier precision and speed. Every time I drive away, I feel like I'm in a brand-new vehicle without the new car price tag. Not only is their work solid, but they're fast and flexible--I've never had to wait long, and they've even worked with me on payment plans, which made a huge difference. What stands out most is how much I trust them with my car, my time, and my money. That kind of confidence is hard to come by. I first found High Tech Auto through my brother, who's extremely particular about his cars--especially his classic '93 Mustang. He was impressed with their work from the start, and now I understand why. Carlos, the owner, genuinely cares about the quality of service they provide, and Caesar, the manager, is an absolute gem. He treats every customer with respect and kindness, making sure you feel heard and taken care of. If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and efficient auto shop with heart--High Tech Auto is it. This is an update just recently went back for my brakes and rotors and the owner took care of me and kept his word on doing an exceptional job. This will always be the shop I go to and recommend for everyone I know! read more

Mike Carlos, Ceasar and Carlos are the absolute kings of auto repairs in Socal. I own 7 cars. My normal go-to garage wasn't available last week and I needed to get some plugs and coils changed that day. It was close to closing and I reached to out to several shops on Yelp. High Tech responded right away asked me to bring it in and they'd have it done in an hour and best part was they quoted me literally half the price of the lowest other quote I received. I jumped on the opportunity, pulled up to meet a group of very welcoming amazing guys that took the car in and had it done in halt an hour. They did an outstanding job and honored the exact price that they quoted. They just earned a new customer. I will take all my cats here from now on. These guys are honest and skilled and offer the best prices in town. I'm so excited I found this shop. Do not hesitate to take your car here trust me, these guys are the real deal read more

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it's nice to get good service and not feel ripped off. This place gets busy but Caesar took great care of me and even delivered my car to my work place since I had to get to work before my air conditioner service was completed. I don't make a lot of money and I was very pleased that the prices were fair. something very hard to find these days. read more

Thank you Carlos for taking care of me on ordering me a tire and putting it on. So much better and faster than Midas on Washington Blvd and for not ripping me off like Mike ( At Midas ) over there. I do recommend Carlos over Mike. read more

I called to make an appointment for last Saturday and met with Cesar. They offered free overall engine check. Cesar took time to explain about my car's break issue and provided a pretty good price. My car was ready on time in the same day. Thank you! read more

These guys have a real family atmosphere they are cultivating here. Inviting, relaxed but always working. They are non-stop and there are always more cars lined up for work. They got deep into the issue with my car and really got to the core of the issue, not some band-aid fix. I'm very confident this is fixed for good. Thanks gentlemen! read more

Best experience at an auto shop in a long time. Ceasar is a standard of quality! Very fair, very friendly and most importantly-- very honest. I told him he now has a lifetime customer. Super pleased with the work on my BMW 328i M-Sport. read more

I have to have my head up my you know what to have ever been going to a Toyota dealership for service. You tend to falsely trust them more -- and they abuse that trust by price gouging you. My 2006 Prius hybrid battery had just gone kaput, but the car only had 160K miles so felt she was destined for longer. The Toyota dealer I've been taking my car in for years (MDR Toyota) told me it would be 7K for a new battery w installation. Car is only worth 3K! Plus I had just put in 3K fixing other little things. Toyota told me they'd work with an outside refurbished battery dealer and give me a 6 month warranty for $3200. I agreed. Then days later they reneged and said they don't want the liability So I found High Tech Auto on yelp which had wonderful reviews. And let me tell you something...THEY ARE DESERVED. Communication and care by Fernando, Caesar and Carlos was beyond top notch. They secured, and installed, a refurbished hybrid battery and gave me a 2 YEAR WARRANTY. Every other place was 6 months MAX...for $2400. Oh, and the 4 tire pressure gauges I hadn't fixed for years cause Toyota wanted $400 A PIECE for them ($1600)... Fernando and the boys fixed all 4 including installation for $300 TOTAL. He even quoted a bit higher (which was fine) but ended up getting them a bit cheaper and passed those savings on to me. Look no further folks. These are your dream neighborhood mechanics. Honest. And great at what they do. Thanks guys read more

I went back a few years after getting my rear brakes done. I heard a noise in the front of my car, and thought to get my brakes checked for the front. I was offered a free 23 point brake inspection, and remembered, from my prior visit. I wasn't upsold any products or services, and given a full run down of what was good, or needed, for my vehicle. I was explained clearly and precisely what was needed to be done for my front brakes, and I was even given a discount on the overall cost. Same day return as well! I'd definitely go back for any future services. Thank you Cesar! read more

Caesar and Carlos put in two brake bulbs that o'reillys guy couldn't do. They referred me to q on Lincoln they were too busy. So High Tech did it for a tip right on the spot. Love these guys read more

They always greet you with a smile and a handshake. They are honest and go beyond to keep customers happy.

The most amazing customer service with the nicest and friendliest staff! Cesar helped me get my car fixed so fast. I'm happy I found a new auto shop in Santa Monica that I can go to for everything now :) read more

I have been coming to High Tech Auto Service for 5 years. They are honest, good quality, and hard workers. I 100% recommend coming here if you need work done on your car. Thank you Carlos & your amazing team!!! read more

I have been going to Carlos for the past few years ever since I got my first car, but I decided to write this review after Cesar helped me out with my bumper. They are all very kind and approachable and they treat you like family. I plan to stay loyal to Cesar and Carlos as they are excellent. They are affordable and give great diagnostics. Highly recommend! 10/10 if Yelp allows me to give out of 10. read more

Carlos and Walter really took care of me. There was an issue with my car regarding a previous repair they made and even though it was technically out of warranty they still did right by me and stood by their work and fixed it. read more

Juan is the best. He gave me the best deal to do a brake fluid flush and radiator service for my Jeep. I submitted a Project to YELP, and Juan gave me the best deal! If you are looking for a fantastic mechanic in West LA, then look for Juan and make an appointment. I love his sense of humor too! read more

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Excellent service. Very helpful. Always very fair and honest with the pricing. Best service in Santa Monica in my opinion. Been going for years. Only people I allow to work on my car read more

WOW!!! My hat goes off to this amazing team. From the very first moment i walked into the shop and spoke with Cesar about my car problems I felt right away he understood me he made me feel comfortable and after a few hours that I dropped my car off he called me back and explained what's was needed to get my car back on the road . he also explained to me that my brakes were good at this time. which was my biggest concern and i felt like i was in good hands. thanks to Team high tech auto. thank you Cesar. read more

My girlfriend and I dropped in without an appointment because the plastic housing around one wheel made a horrible sound rubbing the tire. It had lost some plastic grommets. Ceasar, the owner was happy to help. His employee Carlos used a hydraulic jack to lift the front end so he could replace the missing grommets. Carlos made sure the grommets were the correct size. As an unexpected gesture, Ceasar would not allow us to pay. I highly recommend this shop to anyone wanting great service. read more

This place is great! They are so kind and honest and had my car fixed in a short couple of hours! I have an old car and am always nervous when I have to take it in, but they made the experience easy and I felt like I wasn't getting taken advantage of ! read more

I had an absolutely unbelievable jaw dropping experience today, and not in a good way. When I called here (as I had enjoyed a good experience before and decided to be a regular customer), I asked about installing some brake lights that I had purchased. The response I got was, "Why don't you just Google it and do it yourself?" I was so shocked I couldn't respond with, "Oh, I'm sorry- if I wanted to do that, I wouldn't have called..!" This was the rudest response I have ever received and unfortunately, they have lost a customer. Carlos is awesome, but whoever answered the phone just lost them a lot of money. read more

Great, honest service and the team is so nice and friendly. Good work and trustworthy and no surprise charges

Carlos is awesome at what he does, and there's a great team too. Comprehensive service! The warranty coverage is legit too.

The guys not only helped me to identify an issue that was much simpler than my original assumption, but also came up with a temporary solution to keep my car rolling while I wait for parts. And they did it for significantly less than it would have cost my dealership's service department just to LOOK at my vehicle. Will definitely be back. read more

Shout out to the whole team here for being easy to work with and provide honest/quality service. Someone broke into my car and ripped the whole lock out of my door. I called in and immediately got a number to text and provide them with my car info. They then went above and beyond to suggest me buying the part I needed through Honda, and then bringing it to them to install to save me some extra money, and even threw in an extra deal since I had to travel a little farther to get there. I appreciated that and will for sure be back! read more

Best mechanics in LA hands down! Carlos and Mike are the most helpful, honest guys I've found in Los Angeles. Fair prices, great customer service, good attitudes, speedy wait times ... the list goes on. This is your one stop shop for anything auto. Look no further - this is THE SHOP! read more

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