I was in a pinch with a broken starter in my 2008 FJ cruiser on Friday night in San Pedro while passing through LA.... I called around for shops open on Saturday they all said no.... except for Hubie from Johnny's Auto Clinic. He said If I can get in when they open at 8am they'll do their best to get me back on the road... and they did!.....great work, price, and solid quick service. Thank you Hubie! read more

Overpriced If I could give this shop 10 NEGATIVE darts, I would! Short version of a longer story: After searching for mechanics that could repair my 2014 S.U.V. I chose this shop because the owner ("Johnny") appeared knowledgeable about engines, like how one could get damaged, and how to best fix it. I had my vehicle towed to his shop, late 2023, from a different shop, after getting a quote of around $9k to replace the engine block. As the replacement and repairs were done, the price kept increasing. I borrowed and spent over $10,757 for the replacement of the engine and various components. I got a Cashier's check for $8,500 and was going to pay the rest by card and cash. He insisted I take the Cashier's check back to the bank and pay him in ALL CASH or he would not release my vehicle! That, to me, was a SHAKEDOWN. If he lies and states it didn't happen, I'll PROVE UP! I took the Cashier's check back to the bank and handed him cash. I got the keys to my car and left. After driving it for a couple of minutes, I realized how peculiar it drove. I pulled over, checked the engine and called Johnny. He asked me to bring it back & they'd run a diagnostic. I did and he told me "no codes" were detected. He lied. His manager told me there were codes. **By doing that, he simply confirmed what I had suspected (once repairs began) I couldn't TRUST that street urchin.*** I replaced the catalytic converter, all of the ignition coils and nothing cured the MISFIRE codes I continued to get. I even took it to Ford and they had it for THREE (3) days, unable to detect the issue on the NEW engine I'd paid Johnny over $10k for. They (Ford) suggested I take my car back to his shop, but I didn't trust him/them to treat me fairly and/or to make a good faith effort in locating the root of the issue. Especially because I felt like whatever the issue was, had been intentionally done by them. I recommend anyone considering this shop, look elsewhere. I wouldn't trust taking a Tonka Toy there, let alone your primary vehicle. After he demanded I pay him in cash, threatened to withhold my vehicle and gave me a car with a misfiring engine, he had the GALL to ask me to write him a review. Here you go, boy. read more

Excellent customer service here! Stephen was so awesome. He fixed my car's issue on a busy holiday weekend without an appointment so that I can go on a trip. I'm so grateful for him and I highly recommend this place read more

Johnny & his team are the best. I brought my car are in that had some major issues and Johnny/Team were able to troubleshoot & solve the problems. They are very professional & I would refer this shop to anybody that wants great service & honest prices. Thank you Johnny & his team for giving me hope when I thought my situation was a lost cause. I really appreciate & respect him & his team. Thank you again. read more

Paid $950 for alternator to be replaced and my 2020 nissan altima still stalls. After taking it back to them, they now said its the battery. I feel very taken advantage of read more

A week later after a 50k service the brake light comes on?! I guess a 50k service doesn't include checking a safety item like brakes or tires lol what a bunch of clowns! read more

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Best customer service I've ever had in an automotive shop. Very honest and they do excellent .

Johnny's is always so attentive and reasonably priced. Great staff And service. Being upfront with service needs and never tries to take advantage of its customers. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! The service is prestine, fast, and accurate. I got a brand new engine installed here in just about a day or two, giving me rates that blew in other mechanics out the water! Even after being relocated due to work, I still call the owner, Johnny, for automotive repair advisement. Truly amazing customer service. Ive never expirenced such amazing, compassionate, transparent, customer service from any mechanic! I truly feel as if my needs are being met with the utmost care thanks to Johnny. You will be takken care of if you have any repair issues or concerns coming into his shop, thank you! read more

Johnny has been my mechanic for the past 10 years or so and last week I got a flat tire in Van Nuys. I went to a tire place to replace the tire and they told me I needed new front and rear brakes and rotors. I took the car to Johnny and he said he had replaced my rear tires just five or six months ago and are great and he did replace the front brakes read more

Great service, great communication and honest. Been taking our Jeep here for years and plan to continue to do so!

The best Mini mechanic! I tried dealerships, private but no one knows more about Minis!!!

Professional, efficient, and effective in servicing an older BMW. Very knowledgeable on the intricacies of the vehicle. Satisfied immensely with the same day turn around! John in San Pedro read more

I LOVE the level of integrity that the owner, Johnny, has regarding the vehicles that his shop is servicing!! Whether it's a small, quick fix, or an indepth, deep dive into serious mechanical or electrical issues! I truly feel like My car (which is a specialty car), is taken care of, with the same care that I would have, if I had the knowledge!!! read more

As always, Johnny's delivers with excellent quality work and a quick turnaround. Hubie and Johnny always help me and my wife take care of our BMW X4 and Subaru Outback with all maintenance, and at reasonable prices. I recently went for brake pad replacement for the X4, which I was expecting could take a few days since I went mid-week. They had me back in my car same-day. read more

We have been going to Johnny's for several years and would never consider changing to a different car repair shop. These guys are excellent mechanics, and Johnny instills in all his staff a sense of honesty, trust, and fairness. They truly treat every customer as if they're family. They have earned a well deserved reputation of excellence in the Harbor area. They will be my auto mechanical shop for as long as I have a car. read more

It was very easy to work with Johnny. His crew also did an amazing job. I bought an older car with problems and they took care of a majority of them. Gonna have to take it back and slowly fix the few issues left. Will go back gladly. read more

If I could give them zero, I would. I took my Jeep Compass 2022 because the green "A" with a circle is the Auto Start-Stop system, it is failing, it triggers the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) to turn off, the "A" goes yellow and causes starting, stalling, and electrical issues. I told the guy what my car was doing, I told him I had checked both batteries with another mechanic, and that mechanic told me both batteries are at 100%, so I thought it could be a sensor or some electrical issue. This place Johnny's run a diagnosis on which I don't see the IBS diagnostic, in the end they changed the aux battery, and I got charged $520, but the car has still the same problem, not a fixed at all, called them to go for a third time, they are now saying it could be the main battery, I have a tight budget, I am not taking my car for a guessing but for a Solution, I don't pay for guessing and I feel ripped off! read more

Johnnys Auto Saves the Day again. For years the team at Johnnys auto has been my go to for maintenance and service on our fleet of cars. They have always done the most effective and quality service . Always keeping value and our safety in mind. Hubie is a great part of this team. Our family will always use this shop for all car needs from classics to BMW and Mercedes, but also our Hondas and my faithful Kia. Our Explorer still runs like new Thanks guys . read more

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I can't comment on car part stuff but here's what I like: I made an appointment. He was ready for me. He called in a timely manner to tell me what they found, what should be done, how long it would take and how much it would cost. He did what he said it needed, in the time he said and for the price he said. For me, that was epic. He even showed me one of the parts they replaced. I don't know why but I guess some people dig that. read more

Johnny's auto clinic is reliable, honest and the best prices in town. Contact Johnny or Hubie to make an appointment you won't be sorry

Excellent shop very knowledgeable and they use good parts. Friendly staff too. Thanks

Johnny's is our reliable place for our cars. Love how they try to explain us the car issue. Price is reasonable. Thank you so much.

Simply the best service in LA!! I will never buy a BMW without having Johnny inspect it first. I need you in Oahu, Hawaii, open a shop out here. Mahalos‍ read more

Johnny's auto made room for my vehicle, even though they were very busy. My car couldn't be driven much in its condition. I got my car back promptly. read more

Best Auto service in whole Southern California. Honest & upfront price policy's. I love this place and recommend to try at least once so you can see how good they're. read more

Johnnys has been my go to mechanic for almost 10 years now. I purposely don't spend a ton of money on new cars because Johnnys has kept me and my kids vehicles well maintained and in the road. One of them had over 250,000 mi on it. Hubie and his team of mechanics are very professional and personable. They work long hours and are very commutative. Both Johnny himself and Hubie display unprecedented integrity. They will not let me over spend or do needless repairs even when it could bring in additional income. As long as Johnny and his team are around they will work on our family's vehicles. Two thumbs up for Johnnys! read more

I have had several cars serviced here for larger repairs. Parking is tight, so I was a little anxious on my first visit because this is a very busy garage. But easy enough to park on the street or at Target if there are too many cars on-site. Very professional diagnosis and follow-up. The work orders were very detailed, the work was performed well with no issues, and the check-out went through the work performed and any additional recommendations. I have been very happy with all aspects of the service here and would recommend them. read more

Very knowledgeable very considerate and amazing auto shop I would recommend this place to anyone

Best in the business, the team at Johnny's are fast, professional, and kind. Give them a try for your auto needs!!!

The other day my car started rattling driving on capital so I pulled over real quick into Johnnys Auto. They test drove it and took a look to see what was going on. The owner, Johnny, got my car information and informed me because my car was new it was still under warranty by the dealer. He had his mechanic check to see if the car was safe to drive and had me take it there to be fixed. He could have easily made some money off of me because I had no clue, but he was a great honest human and told me where I should go to see if it was something under warranty, and it was. So shout of to Jonny for being a good guy! read more

Really knowledgeable on cars. They knew a lot about my bmw and were very helpful with all questions. Fixed my car within a couple days.

I want to express my gratitude for the excellent service and quality!!! thank u so much

Made an appointment to take my 86 in for gas leakage...this was on a Tuesday...waited all day Wednesday..nothing..called them on Thursday..they hadn't gotten to my car yet..ok..so I told the manager to please call me back when they find out..waited Friday..nothing..so I had to call them again on Saturday.. Finally they told me it was an aluminum gas line.. So they had to order it because it wasn't in stock..so I waited Monday..nothing... Tuesday nothing.. I called them again on Tuesday and they said that the part came in..again I waited two more days..and my car was finally done on Thursday.. I had to pay for an Uber, almost two weeks of car rental and their outrageous bill.. A $650.00 minus the so called "discount" for waiting so long of $150.00 that they were still going to charge me for finding out what was wrong with the car. I'll step foot in that place again. read more

Johnny is an angel! I am a person of color, mom to two little kids (one in an hospital lended car seat due to temp handicap so losing my car a few days was going to displace our family) , I also showed up alone with no car knowledge, and Johnny prioritized my car! Johnny is a family Man and supports struggling moms. I didn't feel taken advantage of, Johnny (and his wife) were so accommodating. I have been to mechanics for the last 20 years and never felt compelled to review one, but I was so happy with Johnny and his team. Thank you so much Johnny although I hope I never have car issues again but if I do i will gladly visit you. If you have a family and want to support another family, go to Johnny. It's also right across the street from target so it's easy to pass time! read more

Our car developed an ominous rotational noise on the freeway in San Pedro. We exited the road and sought the closest mechanic shop in the area. Johnny's was very busy, but they took the time to have a mechanic get on the freeway with us to diagnose the problem. After hearing the noise and then examining the car in the shop, they determined that the vehicle under shield had come loose. They prioritized our repair and got us back on our way within an hour. read more

I've been trusting Johnny's Auto Clinic with all of our vehicles for over 20 years. They are always courteous, friendly and efficient! Their pricing has always been fair for the work being done. They have established a high level of trust​ in their reccomendations, including when it is no longer worth maintaining a car even if it is still loved! read more

My car was ready on time as promised and all of the issues were corrected. The Team here went above and beyond getting these repairs completed! Great work and greatly appreciated, see you nex read more

I am always satisfied with the service I receive from Johnny and Hubie. They not only make the necessary repairs but fully inspect the car for any unseen issues and explain why there could be a future concern. I have recommended Johnny's to all my friends and will continue to do so. read more

Fast, efficient, professional. Always the right diagnosis and fix at Johnny's Auto Clinic...