I want to give a shout out to Mr ELIAS at Johnny's Car Service!!! MR ELIAS went out of his way to help fix my car. He found out why check engine light was on, Fixed it AFFORDABLY, and fairly quickly!!! Thank you ELIAS for your honest and integrity!! Thank you also to Ms Margaret as well!! Thank you for all you do!!! This is the place to go for an affordable HONEST MECHANIC!! You've tried the rest..... NOW COME TO THEE BEST!!!!!!! read more

I took my car if and was impressed with the care I gott. I am grateful for him explaining to me what work needed to be done and what should be done right aways Avery nice people there. Thank you to them read more

12 Years Later -- Still My Family's Trusted Mechanic Back in 2013, I found Johnny's Car Service near In-N-Out in Brea. I left a long review praising their honesty, detail, and personal care. 12 years later, they're still the best auto repair shop for anyone in Brea, La Habra, or Whittier. From check engine lights to real diagnostic work (not guesswork), Johnny and his team have always gone the extra mile -- and never sold me what I didn't need. It's rare to find a mechanic with this kind of integrity and follow-through. If you're searching for a local, trustworthy auto repair shop that treats you like family -- start here. read more

We had been getting by with just one car during COVID. We decided to fire up the Fiat and get it working. The Fiat wouldn't start. It had started before we just hadn't driven it. We had the car towed. Elias was perplexed about the problem. He couldn't figure out why a car with such low mileage wasn't starting. The car was in the garage for over two weeks. Elias refused to accept payment of any kind. He said he couldn't charge us for something he couldn't fix. It has been a long time since I've found a mechanic with such integrity. We have been coming here for over three years. Each time I'm impressed with the service and the kindness from Elias. He always goes beyond the call of duty. read more

Elías is a great mechanic. Reasonable pricing and always upfront. Taken all my Hondas for all my servicing.

I can't express how thankful I am to have found a mechanic I can trust and depend on for all of my car problems and maintenance. Elias(owner) is an expert in what he does and shows in his work. Yes, other mechanic shops nearby offer cheaper prices but the quality of the work and service here is one of the best and well worth the cost. I would recommend calling before you stop by because Elias is a busy man. read more

I'm leaving state in a month and with that, I feel compelled to leave one last review before I leave. I have lived here for ten years and had the same car the entire time. For the last six years, my car went to one place and one place only: Johnny's Car Service. Elias is exactly what every small business owner should strive to be. I've left several reviews and I urge you to skim through them. He saved me $6,500 once! I have never felt uncomfortable going to him for help or felt distrusting of his decisions. He wants you to be safe and drive a fixed car, not find every broken thing to bill you for. Honest work from honest men are rare these days! My new home state better have an Elias or it's going to be expensive having to tow my car down here to get it fixed. Let me just put it that way. I just want to thank Elias, Margaret and his Crew (Ivan and the others) for six solid years of solid service and just overall kindness! I wish you all the best. read more

We have been taking our cars to Johnny's Car Service for many years. We always get fast and reliable service at a reasonable price. We are grateful that we found an auto service place that we can trust. Elias is the best. read more

I randomly got stranded because my car would not reverse or go forward and not having a mechanic to take my car to, I researched my area and found Elias at Johnny's Car Service. I was hopeful in seeing how many positive reviews he has and I can see why!! He took my car in and we initially thought I needed a new transmission but Elias did additional research to find my car has a certain part that causes that issue, which he replaced and it is working great! No need to replace the transmission Literally saved me thousands of dollars! Elias went above and beyond to give me excellent service for an extremely reasonable price. So grateful I have found my new mechanic and will happily refer anyone to Elias! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Best mechanic In the area, best mechanic I've ever been to. Elias has worked on every car I've ever owned and never disappoints. He's honest, trustworthy, and reliable. My whole family comes here. He and his wife even take time to get to know us, remember us, ask about our cars, our family, and even our pets. His work is exceptional, and his hospitality is unparalleled. read more

This place is really great, Elias is very honest and reliable. It's really easy to communicate with him and he gave me a lot of great advice. My car is working great now and I'll be taking it back to them whenever I need to have something else checked out. read more

The owner was really nice and informative I really appreciate them recommending my girlfriend to go to the dealership to make sure it's out of warranty instead of trying to just make a sale. They really care about their customers and I really appreciate it. read more

Elias is an amazing mechanic. Highly recommended his shop. We have taken three of our cars to him. He does Great work. Most of all he is an honest, humble and kind person. read more

The owner Elias was extremely informative and easy to talk to. He could tell that I didn't really know what to do and he walked me through my options and I really appreciate it! Would highly recommend! read more

Elias is the best. Integrity and professionalism to highest degree. I've been taking my cars here for years... never had a complaint. Good honest diagnosis' and superb service. Always. They set the standard... thanks Elias and crew James read more

We moved to La Habra last year and were lucky to find Johnny's. The owner is the most honest and kind person. His shop does great work with a reasonable cost. We highly recommend it! read more

Johnny's Car Service started taking care of our 2010 Jeep Patriot once all the warranties expired. They did multiple oil changes, completed a major repair to my drivetrain and also did a complete replacement of the shocks and struts along with a wheel alignment. They have always been upfront about pricing and we felt every comfortable getting the car serviced there. We hope by the time our new 2021 cars warranty is up they are still around and are certified for hybrid drivetrains so we can visit them Johnny's again. read more

Brought my 2016 X5 to Johnny's due to mechanical issues with a radiator/engine fan. Elias is as honest as they come. Very old school in a great way. The kind of mechanic you wish you could find in every neighborhood. He explained to me my options and what would be more beneficial and cost effective. I never felt pressured and he didn't add any extras. He focused on what I went there for, gave me his expert advise and I made the final decision. He performed the work and I am fully satisfied with the experience, te expertise of Elias and the results. read more

A friend of mine recommended me to Johnny's Car Service after I was experiencing some trouble with my vehicle. Elias took such great care of me right away. He really took the time to get to know my car and gave me guidance on how to care for it moving forward. Elias is an honest mechanic who goes the extra mile to put care in the cars he works on. I'm so grateful to have found him. I feel personally taken care of every single time I check in with him. He's so patient with all of my many questions and teaches me so much. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Very ethical and reliable shop. They have done work for family members as well as myself . Elias is very professional and informative. He goes above and beyond to make sure our questions are answered. It has always been a great experience. Could not be happier. read more

Took my vehicle in and Johnny's team worked long and hard trying to figure out an electrical problem, but searched properly and came up short without solving the issue. Elias is true and honest about the situation so he decides that the service is free of charge because the issue was not resolved. I get a recommendation from him and continue to go on searching the problem with another shop and they bypass the issue for way less than the time spent working on the vehicle. Thanks to two honest mechanics I did not have to replace a $1500 part! read more

If you ever need a place to get your car worked on you can trust Elias and his team. Honest and very helpful. Thank you Elias for working on my BMW. It purrs great. Thanks Edwin read more

Never got a call back to see if they can do a certain repair. Told me the mechanic step away for a bit and would call me back within 10 mins. It's been 5 hours. Guess they don't want my business. This is not a rating on their quality of their work (since i never got a call back I wouldn't know) but simple customer service. read more

I've been taking my car here for years. Great customer service and excellent work. Elias is such an awesome guy. He is always kind, honest and fair. I've never felt like he was trying to price gouge, which unfortunately happens to women when they see a mechanic. I highly recommend this place! read more

Most honest & knowledgeable team of mechanics around! Elias is a gem. I won't bring my vehicles anywhere else.

My husband sent me here to get our air condition fixed in our '14 Tacoma. Not sure why it even went out. But called yesterday and went in today. The owner is Eli, he helped me and I didn't feel like he took advantage of a female. He was actually helpful and affordable. It was an easy fix, in&out in an hour and half. read more

Johnny's Car Service - Auto Repair Near Me - La Habra, California

I highly recommend this mechanic shop. Elias the owner is not only a knowledgeable mechanic but he is honest and kind. I came in with several different questions about issues I was having with my car. My engine light was on, the car was stalling and turning off, I needed to replace the seat belts, and I had issues with the mechanics on my front seat. He not only answered all my questions but took the time to explain in detail the different reasons the car could be acting up how it does. I always want to ask mechanics why my car is having a certain issue just so I can learn and understand but have often felt embarrassed or like the mechanics feels I'm wasting their time. Without me prompting, Elias initiated explaining to me the possible issues with my car, the ways to fix them and the costs. He also took the time to look at and try quick fixes for each problem. For example, when I told him about my car engine light and my car stalling and turning off, after explaining the possible issues and the corresponding prices, he opened up my hood and saw that a tube had cracked off. Without charging me any inspection fees he replaced the tube and on top that noticed corrosion on my car battery and fixed that for free. Because I am tight on money, I have not been able to get work done on my car that I would like to. So his shop was the perfect place to find at the right time. Elias will give you the best prices, suggest DYI options that are more affordable and be kind, helpful and transparent the whole time! read more

Everyone is always looking for an honest mechanic. At Johnny's Car Service, you found one. Elias has been working on our cars for several years now. He always is straight with us, tries to save us money when he can and tells us exactly what needs to be done. He is very professional, knows his cars and is so friendly! He will also work hard to get you the best deal. Elias has replaced an engine in one of our cars, motor mounts in our other cars (we have older cars) and has maintained our cars well. We have been more than pleased with him. I highly recommend him. read more

Had to take my car into the dealership for a recall repair and while there they told me I needed to replace my breaks. I told them I'd like to check with my mechanic first and drove to the shop the same day. Elias reported my breaks had 4.5mm to them (not the 2mm the dealer reported) and I was off to carry on my day. So thankful for the honest and trustworthy business that Elias runs! read more

I've taken both of my cars there. Bith times Johhny is a very nice, knows what's he's talking about. He had my first car there for 45mins looking for a coolent leak but he couldn't find one. So what he did is, Johnny drew a line on my coolent tank and told me if the coolent goes below this line come and bring it back. He didnt charge me anything just to look at it. My next car was just yesterday. It stalled on me 3 times on the way to work. So when Johnny opened up his shop at 8am, I gave him a call. He told me to bring it by when u got off. I got there and told him what was going in. He told me he can have it fixed by 5pm. He didnt charge me an arm or a leg like the big time dealerships do. Johnny is a very cool guy and i can tell this us a passion for him. I will go back all time if my cars have trouble again. The ladues in the office are very nice to talk to if you also wait for your car. read more

I've been going to Johnnys Car Service (Elias - Owner) for 4 years. I was skeptical in the beginning Because he was referred to me by a AAA Tow truck driver but he has been the best Blessing that could have happened to my family. He's honest, fair, quick as possible and totally knows what he's talking about and what he's doing. This is a family operated business and he cares more About your car and safety than he does money. What I mean is if it's not worth fixing he'll let you know. read more

Johnny's Car Service - Auto Repair Near Me - La Habra, California

Dropped off my car at Johnny's after a terrible experience with another shop. Elias took car of all my car issues. Completely transparent with everything he did to the vehicle. Would HIGHLY recommend. Johnny's car service = Professional, Honest, Knowledgeable, Price Competitive. read more

I yelp this company before taking our car for service. They had 5 stars for work and customer satisfaction. Stephanie was very helpful and Elias the owner did a great job with our car. I will referral this place to all my friends. Thanks,Ak read more

This review is LONG overdue. I've been bringing my car(s) to Elias for years and it is a wonderful experience every time. He is very trustworthy, reasonable, easy to reach, and thorough in his explanations. I've referred multiple people to him and they all tell me they have the exact same experience. Whenever I go back to pick up my car, Elias says something along the lines of, "Hope to see you soon, but not for car troubles.... like.... at the grocery store or something!" Haha. They sincerely want to do quality work and aren't going to try to scam you out of money. To illustrate how much I've grown to appreciate them: I even sent Elias and his wife (who works in the office) a postcard when I went to Australia. Very nice couple. Very hardworking employees. Very honest business. read more

I noticed my car was starting to overheat badly, so I quickly pulled over and checked yelp for a trustworthy mechanic. The first result was Johnny's Car Service, and boy am I glad that it was. Elias (the owner) immediately looked at my car after I told him my problem, and he instantly diagnosed my radiator as cracked and unusable. After getting his quote for the radiator replacement, I checked around just to make sure I was getting a good deal. As previous reviewers have stated, Elias' price was by far the lowest, so I happily agreed to have the work done. Despite the fact that I came in on a busy Friday, he had the work done that same day, and my car has been running great since. I would be remiss not to mention how great the customer service was by both Elias, and also from his Wife. They went out of their way to treat me like family, and are a throwback to a time when businesses cared more about people than profit. I will be taking all of my cars to Elias for both routine maintenance as well as any unexpected repairs because of his commitment to quality work at extremely fair prices, and unparalleled customer service. I could not recommend Elias and Johnny's Car Service any higher. if you are in the Orange County area and you need a mechanic, look no further for your own sake. read more

Overall good people and reasonable prices compared to the dealership. I paid about $30 for a minor service checkup which included oil change. The only problem I have is with the cabin air filter change which cost $14 for the filter and $25 for labor. I didn't realize how easy it was to change the filter and $25 for 4-5 minutes of work for a simple swap is pretty ridiculous. I'll make sure to do it myself next time. Edit: I'm adding one star because the owner tried to contact me and spoke with my mom about how the price for the cabin air filter swap is very competitive compared to other car shops and dealerships. Their customer service is pretty great so 4 stars. This situation just shows that you should always wait before you pay for a part and do research regarding how easy it is to replace since all car shops are going to charge you these rates regardless of how simple it is to do. read more

Absolutely fantastic results. Dependable work, BEYOND fair to the customer, no charge for the troubleshooting Elias did for me, and refused my tip!! If you're in La Habra, go here. (I'm told a number of BIOLA University students come here also, which, if poor college kids flock here, you know you're on to something.) I installed suspension components on my car myself at home and had a "clunk" on both sides in the rear afterwards. Many hours and working on the floor meant I no longer had the time or energy to investigate, so I brought it to Johnnie's based on Yelp and a friend's feedback. I spoke with Bridget (service writer/admin) and Elias (shop foreman/owner I believe) about the issues and process with my suspension. We set up a time and they looked at the car, did some test driving to troubleshoot, etc. This sound was escaping everyone's analysis. At the end of the day, they ended up just about loosening and re-tightening every nut and bolt that I touched during install. Everything was already tight, and they could find nothing loose anywhere in the back. Somewhat dejected sounding, Elias reported that they could not find anything wrong. He offered a referral to a suspension-only shop in the area that I haven't spoken with yet, which I appreciated. He said to take it there and see what that guy thinks. I asked if I owed them anything - and expected to pay about 2 hours of labor for the trouble(shooting) they went through (which would be totally fair IMO). Elias said, "Absolutely NOT. No. Nothing." I was shocked. He was SO kind and reasonable. I appreciated their efforts anyways, and tried to slip him a $20 in a handshake at the end - which he flat out refused. I couldn't have been more pleased, even though they thought the issue had evaded them. The KICKER - I get in the car, thinking I'll be calling up this other suspension guy. I drive 10 feet down the driveway and Holy Mackerel, the clunk was GONE. Just to be sure, I took the car around the block and hit every dip, crack, speedbump, driveway, and rattley surface I could find. Not a hint of it. I had to go back right away to tell Elias. I pulled up and said, "I don't know what you did (he's probably expecting bad news from me at that point, haha!), but its BETTER." He had the most flabbergasted look I've ever seen! HAHA! We chatted about which hardware they touched, the mechanic confirmed he found nothing unusual, nothing loose, and all my own work looked solid. They had no idea what changed. I worked as a mechanic for six years - I know how these things go sometimes. Mechanics don't have crystal balls, and mechanical problems can be very very tricky. I don't see this as a negative of my visit in the slightest. Elias said, "Well, go drive it this weekend and let me know what you think on Monday." I said, "Great. Will you let me PAY you then?!" He just replied, "We'll talk about it MONDAY. Just take it!" Amazing. The only "con" I have about my experience is a minor one, as they were so gracious and helpful in every other way - pro-active communication was a *little* lacking, and expectations about time frames were pretty vague. A little more proactive communication and clearer expectations about turn-around time would probably help bolster customers' warm fuzzy feelings at the end of the day. And while I see some room for communication improvement, I was not at all disappointed or upset about anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Regarding the only review here below 4 stars (1 star - a little harsh if you didn't even let them work on your car or return Elias' calls, no?), I wouldn't let that deter you *whatsoever*. Sometimes people have bad days, and sometimes customers say things that they don't realize might come across as disrespectful. I was upfront, clear and very respectful, and in return I received much more. I don't think that review represents the usual nature of these folks one bit. read more

I was initially very nervous about trying out Johnny's Car Service because it was suggested by the driver towing my car. It was actually the location that got me to take the chance, it's about half a mile from my job. It turns out the transmission in my car completely went out on me. The price to completely replace it was perfectly reasonable and the repairs were completed in a very timely manner. I was very pleased with how flexible they were when it came time for me to pick up my vehicle. As one can imagine it was a lot of money to come up with in a few days and they were willing to let my car stay there for an extra three days at no extra charge. The repairs have held up and the car is running very well. Hopefully I can return to Johnny's Car Service in the future for maintenance and repairs that are a little more routine and less catastrophic. read more

I own a VW jetta and came in to get my oil pump fixed. I came to the mechanic knowing what was wrong with my car. I got a reasonable price compare to the dealership price. Great customer service. I will be coming back here again for any car trouble needs. read more

Johnny's Car Service came highly recommended to me by a friend. I went to Johnny's this morning and will definitely be referring this small shop to friends. The customer service just can't be beat! I've never enjoyed going to the mechanic, it usually means my wallet will cry. But I can't say enough about Elias (the manager), as well as his supporting staff, because they made a trip to the mechanic as pleasant as it gets. Elias was honest and forthcoming (gave me exact quotes over the phone prior to me coming in) and he's just a very welcoming, jovial fellow. I was a bit of a pain in the butt (my own fault, I didn't do my own research before handing my car over to them) but Elias was very patient with me and we were able to work out a deal. That's another plus, he quotes very fair and discounted prices! Work is fast and that's always good too. Overall good experience with a sweet, straightforward mechanic and that's hard to find. Highly recommend. read more