I had a great experience here and would definitely recommend John. He was straightforward and got my car repaired quickly. I really appreciate that he took the time to explain what was going on without trying to upsell me on services I didn't need. The entire process was stress-free, and I felt like John genuinely cared about helping me rather than just making a sale. It's not always easy to find a mechanic you can trust, but this is definitely a shop I'll be returning to for future car repairs and maintenance. Highly recommend! read more

John's Auto Automotive Was Fantastic and Fast and knew what they were doing I will definitely be back personality. I can't wait to tell my friends. read more

Yesterday, I brought my car in for an overall checkup. I have not had a tune-up since August 2024. This was my first time going to John's and he was highly recommended by Eric's Smog Testing next door. I needed an oil change, a new serpentine belt, and front brakes. The price was very reasonable, and the work was completed quickly. It's great to find a mechanic who is honest, respectful, and listens to your concerns. Did I also mention he's quite good looking? :) I will definitely be back and will tell my friends. read more

John's automotive is honest, reliable and knowledgeable. I take my car to this shop for everything now. Oil changes, engine problems, random pings and issues John's automotive can fix it!, read more

My boyfriend always takes his Volkswagen GTI to John's. They always answer the phone, are communicative, give realistic time frames, and are quick to get the job done. John is very friendly. My boyfriend has also taken my car in for small things, some as small as reattaching my front skid plate which John did for free since it was an easy fix. Not sure how prices compare to other small shops in the area, but it being so close and building up the relationship has been worth it for us. They do have a surcharge for credit, so we use debit cards to pay. If you need to take your car in, we recommend calling ahead of time to see how busy they are and when a good time to drop off your car is. read more

Called John regarding rear breaks and synthetic oil change on my Volkswagen. He gave me a great competitive estimate and I set up an appointment. Great customer service and honest business. They had the parts ready and finished the work quickly! The car feels great! read more

I've had a great experience with John's Automotive and can't recommend them enough. John is honest, straightforward, and trustworthy, rare in auto repair. He takes the time to explain what actually needs to be fixed and never tries to upsell or push unnecessary work. His prices are very fair (often better than other quotes I've gotten), and the quality of the work is excellent. I take both of my cars there instead of the dealership, and get much better service. I love to support small businesses too. Highly recommend. read more

Over the course of three years, I notice the decline of quality in work. I paid $610 on an all new starter for it to still not work. John told me he would check it out and I would have to pay an additional $400+ to fix something now on the relay. This should have been taken care of a long time ago, but now more problems added and it is not right.I ended up buying a brand new starter and mechanic I go to now installed it, and it works perfectly. The starter John put on my car was an aftermarket and looked banged up.. Therefore, this is a cash grabber site and no longer will be going here ever again. Sucks to say the old John that used to own the shop was more reliable and every time I pass by this shop, I beware for customers to lose money for decline of work and scam he has done. read more

AAA+++ Nowadays who knows where to go, time and money are never abundant, the wrong choice can diminish both. Pleased to share with anyone my recent and first experience at Johns Automotive. My 2015 Chevy Traverse would not cool and engine warning Overheat with temperature guage at the top end, i was fairly certain it was a failed water pump, we ha discussed over the phone the remedy and the tentative cost. I had AAA tow it and leave at the shop, next morning John contacted and informed me it was actually an intermediary component of the cooling system and not the water pump. The final cost result was nearly $200 less than i was already prepared to spend. His waiting area for customers has a great air conditioner nice and cool. As a maner of practice I only deal with/work with the best, and John and his skilled team of mechanic/technicians are just that. in the event that i need another major or minor service, i wouldn't hesitate to travel even 50 miles or more for the peace of mind. i could go on and on but ill just tell you this business is exemplary of a well run trustworthy automotive repair shop. read more

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CAR OWNERS BEWARE STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP My car was destroyed by the mechanics at John's Automotive. No real explanation was given to me or my wife by the owner John or any of the mechanics of how or what caused the fire. This happened on 11/12/23. I took our 2011 Cadillac SRX after the check engine light came on for a StabiliTrac warning. Per John the owner, the issue was the fuel injectors. The owner John called me about a week later after having my car in his shop, to apologize because my car caught on fire. Again no real explanation on how it started or what caused the fire, but my vehicle is a total loss. I had to deal with my own insurance and file a claim, while also having to worry about finding a means of transportation for my wife and 2 children. The mechanics insurance company has not done much, because they are waiting on my insurance to basically payout the vehicle. Since then I have not heard back from John asking how we are or how the claim is going, but then again I shouldn't expect A+ service from a 1/2 star location. I will never take any of my vehicles to this location ever again, even if I was stranded outside in front of his shop. I recommend you stay away from this shop, unless you want to pay for incompetent service and possibly lose your vehicle? After I shared my experience with friends and neighbors, I heard that they had a terrible experience with the same shop. I honestly only went to this shop because it's close to my home. All I can say now is what a costly and terrible mistake I made. Incompetent mechanics ruined my wife's car and have caused us nothing but headaches. read more

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John's is a place I would ALWAYS take my vehicle. I will admit his hourly rate is a bit high for me but the quality of his work is worth it.

Thank you John! We're fairly new to the area my husband needed to get an oil change on his Nissan Frontier . We had taking our truck to Eric's next-door for smog. John came highly recommended from Eric and also after reading the reviews I can see why. Excellent customer service. John's a pleasure to work with did a fantastic job on our vehicle. Highly recommend John! ;) David & Carla read more

Unprofessional, disrespectful owner. This afternoon I called to find out if my car can be done by a certain time due to a prior commitment. John gave me a special time which I agreed with. I also told him at what time I would bring my car in - which he agreed with. Once he saw me come into his shop, he walked away in his office with his cell phone. I waited about 5 min, then politely knocked on the door. He impatiently dismissed me "I need to finish my call!" which cut me off as I was trying to remind him of his promised cutoff time. After about 5 more minutes he showed up and raised his voice accusing me of the pressure I was putting him under. I calmly asked how much longer would it take is he were to start working on my car immediately. His answer was over the time I had available. Then he asked me to come another day. I said I might, but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna have anything else on my schedule that day either. "That's your problem." was his reply. Unprofessional, rude and disrespectful! read more

I've been coming to John for 3 years with my 15 year old Subaru. I'm never going anywhere else. First off... John actually works there, and he'll be the guy you're talking to. Super friendly, super communicative. Gives you a menu of prices for things you need. Does the work that's needed, nothing more, usually done same day. I've never had a bad experience. I feel super lucky this is my local mechanic. read more

Not enough kind words in the English language to describe the service level that John provides. He explained everything he was going to do, advised me on future service items to keep an eye on. Opened the hood and explained everything to me. I really appreciated how respectful he was while he educated me on my Hyundai Santa Fe. Reasonable fees and timely service. When your car needs some love, trust John to bring it back to life better than ever! read more

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I have been going here for the past couple of years and whatever is wrong, John fixes it! This latest event with brakes and axel issues was so frustrating. I trust him and everything went great. I do not squeak anymore. I feel completely safe in the work that was done! My friends and daughter takes their cars here, too. It's close, reliable and trustworthy. Thank you to John and his staff! read more

When I took my car in, I was at the end of prolonged nightmare trying to get the car fixed situation. John seemed to know exactly what the problem was just by asking a couple simple questions. He had the car fixed and back to me within a few hours. Drop off was easy pick up was easy to work was fantastic, and everyone was easy and pleasant to deal with. This was a five star situation experience in every respect. And you know what else, when you drop your car off you're talking to the owner. The man knows his cars, and I am happy to give him my money. This is the kind of business that I want to support in our community. read more

We and our friends have been bringing all of our cars (Jeep, Escalade, G)here for oil changes and tire patches (esp for Tesla) for the past 7 years. They do a great job and are honest. The prices are very competitive, too. read more

Great response time and explanation. Will definitely be coming here again! Loved how they had my car up and running in 2.5 hours.

Just when I thought my car was hopeless John's automotive was able to fix the issue and get my car feeling brand new ! Excellent service, reasonably priced and friendly workers that care and are dedicated to get your car fixed properly. Definitely recommend ! read more

My brother recommended John's automotive to me. I got an oil change, my brakes done and some air filters changed. John was very nice and the price was very reasonable. I was very pleased at how everything was done! I will definitely be giving him my business from now on! Thank you John! read more

I was driving from Santa Monica to Ventura when my "Tire Pressure Low" light popped on. Oh, no! I tried a few gas stations, but most are strictly that, these days, stations for gas only. Lucky me, I saw TIRES in a big sign and I turned in. A friendly man walked toward me. "Are you John?" I asked. Yes, he was there to save my day. He got all four of my tires checked quickly and the low tire corrected. He wouldn't let me pay him for his help. He also told me to keep an eye on it, that it might be a slow leak. He was right. The next day, the Tire Pressure light came on again, and this time I was on Fountain Ave. in Hollywood where another big TIRE sign came on. They took off that tire, found the nail embedded in it, and patched it for me. $40 cash. Wish I'd taken the time to have John do that for me so he could have made the money. Those of you who live in Encino, Reseda, and Tarzana are lucky enough to have this charming, efficient man, John, right there in your neighborhood. I would definitely use him as my "car guy" if I were a local. Go to John's Automotive for whatever you need. read more

My wife went there to get a coolant hose change on her car we knew the problem I do little mechanical work however I do know the labor work prices DONT GO HERE read more

John’s Automotive - This guy is a scam artist a $200 job he charge my wife $700 plus $95 diagnostics when we knew the problem we told him he told us - Auto Repair Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Took my car to the dealer after having issues and they told me whoever did my brakes neglected to do the whole job. As a result I lost the whole brake assembly. When I confronted the owner he started explaining how brakes work. Completely irrelevant how brakes work. He acknowledged he neglected to perform the whole service. 800 dollars later I'm paying for his neglect on top of the brake replacement. read more

Just finished with my first trip to Johns auto. It will not be the last. I have had the same mechanic for over a decade, I loved him and trusted him completely, but he recently retired. I was in a total panic to find someone new. I came to yelp, and THANK YOU for your reviews, fellow yelpers! John is kind, trustworthy, and does great work. When calling with my estimate, he offered many options - with the knowledge money may be tight. I dunno..it was so reassuring that he gives you choices about what you want done today, or what can easily be delayed until next time. It's clear he's not just out to make as much money as possible. And that he considers your needs and budget. I just got my car back, and all is great! John, please be my mechanic for the next decade! Highly recommend! read more

Had yet another great experience with John. Our Mazda needed a few things done- and after the dealership wanted to charge us considerably more for a tune up-John was amazing! He is so honest and dependable and I highly recommend. read more

John is a solid guy. Very fair prices. Work is done on time and as promised. Worked on my wife's car, my son's car and mine. Excellent service every time. Great to find an honest guy close to home read more

I like things done, & done right. I came without an appointment and they took care of me regardless. Politely, respectfully, and didn't break my bank. This place is pretty good. Loved the service! read more

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Very happy with my experience at John's Automotive! He buffed out scratches on one of my Turo cars & I am so thankful because I was still able to make the next rental! read more

Just got my car back from John's Automotive. I called Jon's shop the night before to ask about an alignment after I did some DIY suspension work. I ended up there the next day because I had failed at doing passengers side because of a stuck bolt. John gave me a reasonable price to install my spring and do an alignment on my vehicle. When they found out that stuck bolt was a much bigger problem John called me and gave me an alternative to spending hundreds of extra dollars. He cleared the work with me before he went ahead and did it. I'm so glad I took my car there. Work was done in a timely manner, and the price was great. Friendly service. I can't say enough good things. I'm definitely coming back for other repairs and maintenance. read more

I've been looking so long for a trusted mechanic and finally I've found one!! Thank you John, for your patience and knowledge!! It's appreciated greatly!! read more

John wins nicest person award. He got me an appointment super quickly and I was in and out in 30 minutes. Will definitely be back for whatever car issues I have in the future and for general maintenance like oil changes. Thank you!!! read more

My car's front bumper was scrapped on a curb by a mobile detailer and I panicked trying to find someone I thought was qualified to handle this work as I didn't want to make this a headache for the guy who damaged my vehicle. It was an honest mistake and I'm an honest person, I wasn't trying to rip the guy off. Just wanted my new car to look the same way it did when I gave it to gentleman. I am beyond happy with the results! You can't even tell that it was hit prior. Great price, amazing work and a genuine business man. John was very kind, straightforward and honest in pricing. He gave me an invoice with everything broken down so I knew exactly what I was paying for and so that I can show the guy so he can reimburse me. I dropped my car off on Tuesday and it was ready by Wednesday early afternoon. I will definitely be coming back to John's Automotive for any and everything regarding my car. read more

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I'm pretty knowledgeable about auto repair, and John's didn't try to tell some bogus story about my wife's car, in fact, they were able to DIAGNOSE & CORRECT a problem with her Prius alarm system the 2 other DEALERSHIPS were unable to correct!! I'm giving them 5 stars because: 1. John was friendly, polite & courteous. 2. He corrected the issue WITHIN the estimated hours that he quoted me it would take. 3. He didn't try to add in nonexistent problems like previous dealerships had done with me. Thanks John!! read more

Friendly, knowledgeable and local auto repair shop. Before COVID, I brought my Toyota Corolla hybrid in for a recommended alignment and recently I decided to change all four of my tires which were wearing out. They did an excellent job at an affordable price, their team was very professional and John was helpful at answering any questions I may have had. Will come back again for their top notch service! read more

Super friendly guy and is up-front and honest with you about what's up with your vehicle. I would refer anyone within a good 20 mile radius to get their work done here at John's Automotive! A+ read more

I left an review earlier this year as this shop did some work on my car. I went back a second time expecting the same results and did not get them. About $4,000 later my car is fixed (but with another shop) went to replace my rear brakes and my parking brake stopped work this job cost me 2,600 at John's automotive I learned later that the person working on my car was not certified or experienced with Jaguars and he broke a piece in the calipers. I took it to the dealer and they needed to replace both calipers at $1,300 each I could only do One of them as I had just given John $2,600. When I approached John he said let me know what we did wrong he also said his mechanic said there was a recall on my car for the parking break and the calipers. The dealer said that this was not true, and through my research I could not find the recall either. The truth is the the mechanic forced the caliper back which broke the piece that calibrates and connects my parking brake. Also they lost my key for my wheels as I have custom wheels. I have since replaced that also. Nothing but headaches!! read more

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Great service great people working there. Thank you to John and his crew there for helping my car with a new radiator and oil problem

The greatest repair shop you can find! John is a master! I love this business sooo much! Wouldn't take my car anywhere else!!! Absolutely recommend you visit them for ALL your auto repairs! THANK YOU, JOHN!!!!!! read more

Don't go there. The owner John is a crook and a liar. Took my car to get diagnostic, ending up coming out with my car worse. Never fixed the problem and got charged $275 for nothing on top he wanting $100 when i picked up my car. Told me the problem was fixed and when i got into my car it was still the same. He kept my car for 4 days to see what the problem was but he never did nothing, all he did was put more miles on my car and fuck up the alignment. read more