1. High Tech Auto Service

1. High Tech Auto Service

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Santa Monica, CA

High Tech Auto Service

4.7 (378 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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20 minutes

Response rate

55%

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Auto brake repair

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Tushar M.

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.

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Thomas P.

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

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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.

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3 months ago

Super helpful people. Carlos is very thorough and meticulous with my car needs. Thank you.

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

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

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

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

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

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Caesar and the crew treats all customers like family. What ever needs to be done for your vehicle he's going to make it happen. Thanks guys.

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. Carlos, the owner, genuinely cares about the quality of service they provide, and Caesar, the manager, is an absolute gem

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I had been a returning customer. Unfortunately, I totally lost me trust in them, and I will never…read morego back. When I picked up my car, I immediately noticed damage to the front paint. About two minutes later, my tire pressure warning light also came on. To be completely fair, I fully agreed that they should not simply rely on my word regarding the paint damage. They told me they needed to review their security footage and the photos/videos taken before they started working on my vehicle. I respected that process because businesses should verify the facts before accepting responsibility. More than 24 hours later, Fernando called and told me the damage had already been there when I arrived. I then politely asked if they could send me the footage they relied on to reach that conclusion. His answer was simply, "No." That is where they completely lost my trust. If my statement alone is not enough for them and they need video evidence before making a decision, then it is only fair that I be allowed to see the same evidence they are using to deny my claim. Instead, I was expected to simply trust their word while they refused to provide the footage they claimed supported their position. I find that lack of transparency extremely concerning. Whether the damage was there beforehand or not is almost beside the point. Refusing to share the very evidence you rely on while expecting the customer to accept your conclusion without question does not inspire confidence--it undermines it. Trust is earned through transparency, and it goes both ways. A business cannot say, "We don't trust your word, so we need evidence," while at the same time refusing to show that evidence and expecting the customer to blindly trust theirs. "That's how we work" is not an acceptable explanation. Because of this experience, I will never return. I cannot recommend a business that expects transparency from its customers while refusing to practice it themselves.

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I am extremely disappointed with my experience here. I brought my car in on October 6th 2025 for a…read morediagnostic knowing I needed an oil change and possibly had an oil leak. I paid $130 for what was supposed to be a full diagnostic.. a thorough report of issues found after inspection. Instead, I got a single vague paragraph on paper (quote 1) summarizing $2,000+ in repairs with no itemized breakdown. I asked for photos, and they showed me pictures of my engine filters (note you have to get pass air ducts for this). Later that day I requested an itemized quote and suddenly the total dropped by nearly $1,000. Some of the issues just disappeared from the quote. That was my first red flag. How does a "diagnosis" of the same car change that drastically within hours? What did I pay $130 for if not an accurate inspection and record of the car's condition? I decided to check things myself. I ordered my own cabin, engine, and oil filters online for around $35 total (they quoted $180). I replaced the cabin filter in five minutes. Then I went to replace the engine air filter and immediately saw two large tears in both air intake ducts ... the hoses that deliver air into the engine (pre-filter at least). But both were completely ripped. This was never mentioned in either diagnostic, quote 1 or 2 despite being obvious... I paid $130 for them to "inspect" my car, and they missed something anyone could see under the hood? That's not just sloppy... it's negligent. And since accessing the engine filter requires moving those ducts, they had to have seen it. So, recap: I paid $130 for a diagnostic that missed two gaping holes in the air intake ducts something front and center. If I hadn't checked, I'd still be driving with this glaring issue. It's hard not to wonder if I was brushed off because I'm a woman. Im not the type to take someone's word without checking. This felt either lazy or deliberately dishonest. Fast forward to October 11, I came back for what I assumed would be a simple oil change. I'd already paid $130 for the lacking diagnostic, I believe I was informed with my initial quote that would go towards other services. Nope. They charged another $160. But I didn't have the energy to argue and I was planning to bring up the ducts. No one mentioned them... not even when I asked if there were any other issues. So I walked outside opened the hood pointed at the ripped hose and asked "What's this, and why wasn't it in my diagnostic?" The man looks me dead in the eye and says, "Oh, that's not really a big deal... most people don't fix that." Excuse me? I paid for a diagnosis and someone decided this shouldn't be included. Make it make sense. After pressing, he admits it should be replaced... something I already knew since I'd ordered both ducts for $30 online. Then he gives me a verbal quote of $55. I ask him to print it (because I'm not doing he said she said). He writes it up adding "no labor charge" like he's doing me a favor. I already had both parts sitting in my car. When I got home, I realized the quote was for one side the one I'd pointed at. Both were torn. At this point, I've lost all trust in this location. They're not transparent, not thorough, and the way they handled my situation was insulting. I hoped I could trust them with my car, but instead I learned a hard lesson. I'll now personally verify every service I pay for. If you rely on shops for maintenance.. open your hood. Watch a few videos. Understand what's being done before paying the "convenience" premium. Many of these fixes are simple and inexpensive. TL;DR: - Paid $130 for a "diagnostic" that missed two huge air duct tears. - Received inconsistent quotes -- price dropped $1,000 after asking for details. - No transparency or accountability. - Dismissive attitude when confronted. - Trust broken. Would not return.

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High Tech Auto Service - autorepair - Updated July 2026

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