I'd previously always gone to dealerships in past for service cause for some reason I had in my mind that it was better? But after repeat terrible, dishonest, scammy/slimy-feeling experiences at local dealerships- I decided it was time to look elsewhere for service. I found Mesman Motors online and saw the great reviews and decided to give it a try! So glad I did- they were very transparent about pricing- the price quoted on the initial phone call was the same price we paid for the service and on top of that, they had a 10% first time customer discount, which was greatly appreciated! It's also nice that it's walking distance to a lot of local food/drink businesses- can walk over to Kona Loa for a coffee during the service. We definitely plan to be back in future for our future service needs! read more

I've used Mesman for years. First for my Toyota Avalon, now for our Mazda Miata. I've had normal routine service and major repairs done. They're fast, communicate well and prices are good. read more

I'm disappointed with the AHC fluid flush service on my Lexus LX 470. I was told the fluid was flushed. When I called to ask about it, I was told that the reservoir itself was just dirty. That explanation didn't really give me confidence that the service was done properly. If the fluid was actually flushed, it shouldn't still look this dark. I expected better results. I wouldn't trust this place. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place. We've taken several of our cars (Honda, Toyota, Infiniti) here over the past 20 years and they've always been amazing. Great quality work and customer service. If you have a Japanese car and your dealer is quoting you a lot for the work, do yourself a favor and get a second opinion from Mesman. read more

I'm satisfied with the work that was done on my Prius V -- the new brake pumps and brake bleed were completed well, and my car is driving great. The only concern I had was the time estimate. I was originally told the service would take about 3-4 hours, and I dropped my car off at 8:30am. It wasn't finished until the following day around 4pm. I was later informed that the brake bleeding was more complicated on a Prius V because of its unique system, which I completely understand, but the delay did catch me off guard. That said, the customer service made up for it. Gus at the front desk was excellent, friendly, informative, and patient with all my questions. He even taught me new things about hybrid systems, which I really appreciated. Because of his service, and the honest pricing I received, I would absolutely return for future repairs and maintenance, even though I live in Laguna Niguel and they're in Mission Viejo. I also want to mention one small surprise: I was asked whether I brought my own brake fluid. I ended up purchasing theirs (three bottles of DOT 3 at about $14 each). I was told the quality was higher than what's sold at auto stores, which is fine...just unexpected since those usually run around $8. Not a big issue, just feedback. Overall, I left feeling that I could trust this shop, which matters a lot because many mechanics tend to inflate prices. Here, I received fair and accurate pricing. Other shops quoted nearly double for the same service. I appreciate the work and the customer care, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Quality friendly service at a fair price for my Lexus GX460. Upper arm and ball joint replacement. Highly recommend! I will be back in the future. read more

First time to Mesman Motors this morning. Our rear side doors wouldn't open. Turned out power switch was turned off! Yes we are old. Chris was so kind. Drove our car to the door to show me switch. Even repositioned back seat for me. NO CHARGE! I chose Mesman Motors because of glowing reviews. I can attest to excellent service. Any future engine problems we will take our car to Mesman Motors! Pat L. read more

I made an appointment and took my vehicle in on Friday for an oil change and vehicle inspection. The gentleman took all my information and told me I would receive a text message with the invoice. When the invoice arrived, I noticed the oil listed was 0W-20 instead of 5W-30, which is required for a turbocharged engine. He texted me back with a corrected invoice and mentioned that if I had provided the VIN number, this issue could have been avoided. Since he had the vehicle in his possession, I wasn't sure why I was expected to volunteer any extra information. Four (4) hours later, I called, and he informed me that I could come pick up my vehicle. Over the weekend, I washed my car and checked the oil level, only to realize that the oil was overfilled--by about the same amount as the distance between the minimum and maximum markers. While this is bad for any vehicle, it's especially harmful to a turbocharged engine, where excessive oil can cause increased pressure, foaming, leaks, and potentially damage seals or the turbo itself, if driven too long. I called on Monday and scheduled a new visit so they could remove the excess oil. That took another hour, and when I arrived to pick up the vehicle, it was parked in a handicap spot All in all, this was far too much hassle for a simple oil change. read more

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Took my Tesla model Y in to fix a clicking noise I heard while driving and charging. They found a pebble in the fan that was hitting the blade. Diagnosed and fixed for $200. Meanwhile Tesla mechanics wanted $275 just to diagnose. Tesla mechanics overcharge and keep your car for hours on end. Go to these guys instead. They fixed in less than 2 hours. Will be going back if another issue comes up. read more

Great experience with Mesman Motors! I had my actuator replace on my 2016 Honda Fit and the process was seamless and issue-free. -Got a quote, lower than what I found on google. -Dropped off the car & was kept informed of timing and progress. -Notified my car was done and that I could save the credit card fee if I wrote a check. (I would not have brought by check book otherwise.) -Picked up the car, paid the quoted amount, minus the cc fee. -Been running well ever since. You really can't ask for a better car servicing experience! read more

I have been going to Mesman Motors for 10+ years. Geoff and Gus provide the best customer service. They are very trustworthy, honest and professional. They take pride in workmanship. I like that Geoff takes the time to explain what needs to be done on my Toyota Highlander and the cost of the repairs before they begin the work. The communication between Geoff and Gus via text, phone call or e-mail is outstanding. They even send pictures of work that needs done on my car. I really like their on-line invoice system. I always recommend Mesman Motors to everyone I know. If you are looking for an honest, efficient, and professional auto shop, you can't go wrong with Mesman Motors. They are amazing! read more

I posted a previous review on Mesman motors that focused on finances instead of workmanship. I can honestly say that I can recommend Mesman motors for a lot of reasons. They make booking easy, are transparent and give personal care that I was looking for. Upon reflection, I will return for further care on my Miata. I trust their integrity. (And that's rare these days, lol)! read more

Been going for 7+ years, they always take care of my car and provide the BEST customer service, but most importantly, I trust them with my car and taking care of it, at the best prices available. I've always recommended Mesman Motors to my friends and family, and will continue to do so. read more

5 Stars Across the board. Brought our 2014 Honda Odyssey for 60K mile service (oil change per Honda) and a few other repairs. The oil pump gasket needed to be replaced and while they were doing that, it made sense to also replace the timing belt (due to age of vehicle) and water pump. It was very easy to make an appointment and get a rough estimate of the cost. From the time I dropped off the car to when it was promised was super smooth. The repairs where completed on time and anytime my wife asked them for an update, they responded. First and foremost, both Geoff and Gus are expert mechanics. They work on your car like it's their very own and you can tell they love cars. The workmanship and care is high quality and there is no corner cutting. We used to have a 1999 Lexus RX 300 that we brought here. No problems back then, no problems now. The same consistency and care for your vehicle. I highly recommend them to all my friends and will be bringing back the van when it's time for a tune up and spark plug replacement. read more

Don't come here, they will overcharge you!!! I took my Honda accord because of the engine light on my dashboard. They took hours to send me a message and they said that I need to pay $231 for them to check in detail. After that, they called saying that I need to pay like $2000 something. It was ridiculous! I didn't get to do that, but I still need to pay $231 just for the basic diagnosis and computer analysis. I used a coupon that went to $208, but can't believe they charged that much for a computer analysis. On top on that they said you're in danger driving your car like that. I think they aren't honest at all. I could've taken my car to Honda instead. read more

Very hard working and honest. Chris really listened to me when I described the issue and he and the tech spent a lot of time trying to resolve it. Go there with confidence! Best to make an appointment as they are pretty busy. read more

This place is seriously shady, so not come here unless you want to be completely scammed. I took my Prius in and was quoted $80 service fee, left while they serviced the car (an oil change) and then received a quote via email I was being asked to pay at that time for $175. I called them and asked why I was being charged so much, and the guy said "oh my bad I forgot to double check, I don't know how that happened. I'll fix it." He sent a new bill for the correct amount, but that original charge was no mistake- it was a hopeful attempt that I would just pay without double checking. When I returned I was told that my transmission fluid was "DANGEROUS- change now!" They showed me pictures they had supposedly taken of my fluid ("look how black and thick it is compared to the light pink it should be, you're in danger until you change it. That'll be $$$"), I was shown images they'd supposedly taken of all my cabin filters ("look at all the filth! The leaves in there! Change them for $$$") and was also told that there was a screw that was damaged and would be expensive to fix but it was likely dangerous and they would call me with a quote on the price to fix it. Never called though, thankfully. I can't check my own transmission fluid because, Prius, but just went or another shop for my scheduled maintenance and was told that my transmission fluid isn't due, and that since I never changed it there's a tab in place left by the manufacturer that is moved if anyone ever checks it or changes it and it was still in place- these Mesman Motors guys never even checked it, just showed me a picture of some bad looking fluid and told me it was mine. My cabin filters are also all clean, I need no maintenance, my only issue was taking the car to Mesman Motors. Never again. Don't go if you want honest work done. read more

We had overheating issues with our car after replacing a broken hose. Took the car to Mesman who performed a tricky diagnosis quickly but then kept the car for a full day performing multiple additonal tests to ensure the problem was completely solved. It's been nearly a month since the service and I'm happy to report we have had no issues whatsoever. Their attention to detail and care in servicing our car most likely prevented a much worse and much more expensive problem from arising. As with all my experiences with Mesman on multiple different cars I can't thank them enough and I give them the highest recommendation possible for your car repair needs. read more

Should have 6 STARS!! Recently took Lexus GX470 and received excellent customer service and car repairs. Professional. Trustworthy. Honest. Family oriented crew. They did NOT push any services. Just honest assessments. Repair quote was the price paid. Great job!! read more

I took my 4Runner here a few years ago and was completely surprised to learn how good of service you could get from a mechanic. I used to do my own work so it's never satisfying to merely be told something without seeing evidence. Luckily Mesman has a good pipeline where they send you photographic evidence of the issues and they take time to discuss the issues with you and never pressure you to do stuff you know isn't important. Very well done, guys. read more

Here is a quick overview of the shop: 1. Service: 10/10 - Really attentive and knowledgeable. Take pride in workmanship. They do not service extras just to add cost. 2. Communication: 10/10 - Provides quote via text and notifies you when car is done. The final cost is spot with the estimate. Pays attention your request. 3. Cost: High on premium side. Far more than taking to dealership. Part of this is their high overhead cost and to do premium quality job they need to pay mechanic premium salary. 4. Overall this is a high quality shop. Easy to find location. 5. Personally I will not return due to my financial budget. I will just DIY. This is just my personal choice based on the age and current value of the car. Many mechanics getting VERY price if you want quality work. read more

We are incredibly pleased with Geoff and his crew. Geoff takes the time to go over the necessary repairs and recommended work on our vehicles with us before the work is done to ensure we know what's needed and the cost of the repairs up front. His assessment includes an electronic itemized assessment, pictures to illustrate the problems, and he will never try to upsell repair work. His pricing is fair and our cars run so smoothly afterwards. My family and I highly recommend this shop for your repair needs. read more

I have taken my 1996 Isuzu trooper here multiple times over the past year. Recently I've fallen back in love with my trooper and it's all thanks to the team at Mesman Motors. From shocks, oil changes, transmission work, brakes , belts, gaskets etc... they've done lots and each thing was done with great communication keeping me informed along the way and a reasonable price! I really like their invoice system, makes it easy all online. read more

Needed a place to take my Accord other than the Honda Dealership. A neighbor of mine recommended MESMAN motors.I spoke to Geoff and decided to take my car there. They did a good job at a reasonable price. I will use them again. read more

I highly recommend Mesman Notors, they fixed a long time problem I had with my Nissan Armada brake/starter function. They gave me an upfront quote and kept me posted as a discovered the problem and fixed it. They were more than fair and their price and was more than half of what the dealer quoted me. The people were very accommodating with my schedule and made it easy for me to leave the car before working hours and pick it up after their hours. There were no extra or unnecessary charges, only what they quoted me. The icing on the cake was everybody I talked to was very professional and was very nice and took the time to explain the process. I found my new mechanic!!! read more

Had an issue with the infotainment center on my 2017 Mazda 6. It would reboot on loop every couple minutes. Found Mesman thru yelp and they were able to get me in quick, diagnose, and solve the problem in no time after ordering the chip I needed. The dealer was going to charge me $1400 more than what I paid Mesman! Will definitely be coming back for all my Mazda needs and recommend you do too! read more

I highly recommend Geoff and his team! Also, it definitely helps that Gus is always prompt in answering the phone and being so personable just like the owner Geoff. Picked up my car and literally spent an extra 40min just chatting it up with his crew! I've had some bad experiences with car mechanics that I was really taking a chance on Mesmen motors, and boy was I absolutely GLAD that I went with them. I own a 2010 Toyota Yaris that has seen better days and they were able to do the job needed to get it up and running again without upselling me on anything. Geoff even gave me advice on what to do next should I choose to do the other "easier jobs" with my husband. What I love about Mesmen motors is they fully diagnose your car and they show you pictures of what the condition of said part on your car looks like that needs to be repaired before they start doing the repairs. You have full autonomy on what you want to get fixed without being pressured to fix other things you may not have the budget for. BONUS, They reprogrammed my key for free (I thought I lost my key, got a locksmith, and now that key doesn't work because it needed reprogramming which Mesmen motors did for me!) The communication between Gus and Geoff via text, email, and phone call was EXCELLENT! I knew what was happening at all times and they were super efficient. Left my car on a Tuesday afternoon picked it up Thursday afternoon (which I think is an amazing timeline considering the state of my almost falling apart car) but hey it's a Toyota, it'll last forever ha! The cherry on top was them offering to give me a ride to their shop because I told them I didn't have transportation. Now I will say I live extremely close to the shop so I understand why the free pick up was offered, but still, what kind of auto shop does that if it's not a dealership? Well, Geoff and his team does! Anyways, if you are looking for a family owned, honest, efficient, and professional auto shop, I highly recommend Mesmen motors! You won't be disappointed! Thank you Geoff and your team, I truly appreciate it! read more

We've never used Mesman Motors before, but we will now! My husband asked Geoff to do an inspection on a 2016 CX-5 with under 40k miles that we were considering to buy for our daughter. Without knowing us, he was very happy to help and quoted a super reasonable fee. The dealer said it was in perfect condition and Car Max showed no history of accidents. Geoff however, found body damage and that it was burning oil! We were about to buy this and Geoff saved us from making a huge mistake! He couldn't have been more helpful and went above and beyond! BTW... the salesman at the dealership was super contrite and even drove the car to and from this inspection for us as we were in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis. read more

i've been going to Mesman motors for over 15 years and always had great service and quality work at a reasonable cost.

Mesman motors is one of the last honest mechanics shop. Geoff and his crew are always on point and honest. He will tell what you might need for the upcoming service but he won't do what dealership do and try to sell on services you don't need at the time. I have coming coming to mesman motors for about 3 years now and will continue to do so. read more

The best automotive experience I've ever had. Geoff was very responsive and helpful in setting up a pre-purchase inspection (PPI). His team was very thorough in their inspection and they took photos and provided a report at the conclusion. I cannot thank Geoff enough for helping me understand the condition and repairs the car would need before purchase. I would definitely be a return customer since they do really good work at a reasonable price. read more

We've taken our old Honda here for multiple maintenance, repairs and upkeeps and have been thoroughly satisfied every time. Their prices are hard to beat, their service is even harder to match and most importantly, they run a solid, honest business. I've never felt pressured into paying for extra services. All of the guys take their time to explain what's going on with my car and lay out my options. They are completely transparent with their pricing and have always completed the job in the time they've promised. I would definitely recommend Mesman Motors. read more

I was fortunate enough to have a coworker refer me to this place years ago. Was going there ever since and up until moving from OC. They value their customers so much that they offer free oil changes. Their prices are fair when service is required and they are very efficient. read more

I had not taken my Lexus RX 350 with 145 k mileage for service since 2019 looking for a lexus repair service near my home. I took my car here based on their reviews and that they are an Asian car specialist. I asked for a diagnosis and accepted to do all the recommendations including changing the shocks. They handled all communication through texting (love this!) were prompt, sent pictures and ran a complete diagnosis and got everything done in a timely manner. My car drives great! Thank you Geoff! I highly recommend their services! read more

The most honest mechanic I've ever known. The Toyota dealership tried to charge me for services I didn't need. Jeff is always honest and takes good care of our car. If you want an HONEST mechanic then you definitely should come here. We've been bringing our cars here for over 10 years. read more

I have been a customer of Jeff's for a few years now. Every oil change, major service, or inspection has been done with perfection. Jeff has saved me so much money in repairs, etc. He and Gus are honest and can be trusted. This year I had to buy a new vehicle due to my turbo beginning to fail and the cost of replacement being more than the vehicle was worth (10 year old car with 230k miles.) When looking for a new vehicle I considered only Japanese imports because I trust Jeff and don't want anyone else working on my car. Due to the nature of what I do for a living, I drive 50k to 60k miles a year. So, I'm in for an oil change about every month. Not to mention all the other maintenance that is needed due to the number of miles I drive. I trust Jeff and Gus completely and know that what they tell me needs to be done it doesn't need to be done is correct. If you own a Japanese import and want someone you can trust servicing it, you won't be disappointed with Mesman Motors. read more

After a bad experience with the Econo Lube n' Tune in Laguna Niguel, I took my 2004 Toyota SR5 4-Runner to Mesman Motors. After a brake job and oil change, I was told by the mechanics at Econo Lube the transmission fluid was "black" and I needed to service the transmission with new fluids - they quoted me a cost was $250. I decided to try Mesman instead. Mesman quoted me a cost of only $125, exactly HALF that of Econo Lube. Further, after servicing it, Gus told me the transmission fluid really wasn't *that* bad, meaning Econo Lube had misrepresented its condition. In addition, I had asked the mechanics at Econo Lube that the VSC Trac light in my dash stayed on, and for them to correct it. After an expensive diagnostic, they said they didn't know what the matter was as there was no code indicating an error, and that it was a short that had to be fixed. Gus and Mesman told me the issue wasn't a short, but that the on-board computer had to be reset such that it could recalibrate. It fixed the problem, and Mesman didn't charge me *anything* to do it. The only challenge is that Mesman only works on foreign imports - primarily Hondas, Toyotas, etc, and, you need an appointment. But they're a small family-owned shop, which is a BIG positive, so I don't mind making an appointment. Given my experience with Mesman, I'll be using them again for both my 4-Runner and my wife's Honda Civic. read more

My latest visit to Mesman Motors was as good as always. Geoff and crew have set the bar high over the years and they continue to match their previous good work. This time we needed a new radiator on our Subaru Outback. It had some minor leaking recently which I thought was from a hose but when my wife came home from a drive to the inland empire last week it was obvious its time had come. I did my due diligence and called around for pricing from a few local repair shops, but in the end, Gus and Mesman were the only ones who were able to give me a detailed quote via email in less than an hour, and who said they could have the repair done in the same day. Their price was a little higher than some of the other verbal quotes but the combination of my previous positive experiences with them and the ability to get the car back on the same day made it a no-brainer to go back to them. I dropped the car off around 11:15 am, went for a mountain bike ride, and by the time I got home at 3:30 pm got a text saying the car was ready. Gus explained clearly everything that was done, gave me some tips, and took care of the transaction quickly and efficiently. The good service didn't end there, however. Since I picked up the car they have followed up via text to ensure things were going well and to give me the opportunity to provide feedback about my experience. Geoff, Gus, and the Mesman crew prove why supporting local businesses is so important, you just don't get this kind of service from chains or dealerships. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Geoff and his team are the best!! My car got overheated today and I was completely freaked out... It was almost 5pm and my normal mechanic is already closed. So I searched on Yelp and trying to find a mechanic in the area that will take a look at my car... I saw the great reviews on MESMAN motors and thought to give it a try. Geoff answered the phone and said normally the mechanics go home at 5 but he's willing to check out for me to assess the problem. I was there in 2 minutes and it turned out the relays of the fan was malfunction and need to replace. Thankfully the mechanics went to pick up the parts for me right away and my car was fixed in less than an hour!! I am very impressed with their customer service and went out of their way to help me out! I think I will give them a try for oil change next time since they open on Saturdays. Thank you again Geoff! Greatly appreciate your help and your team work!!! read more

My sister had I decided to have a ladies day we met half way between LA and SD. Her car decided to louder and shakier than ever and so she decided to get it checked out. They were fair, honest and went above and beyond to make sure they provided a thorough check on her mini van... They didn't push any service onto her just to get business they advised she'd make it back to LA and have (whatever it was) fixed when she got back. I appreciate an ethical business and while I can't speak to an actual service I can speak to their customer service! If we were local I'd make them my go to. read more