I saw the good reviews and went in - very reasonable, friendly, quick! My car is older (120,000miles) and since I'm going on a road trip, first I got my oil changed, and asked some questions. He said I should get my timing belt changed - and quoted a pretty fair price. Next day I dropped my car off by 9AM, and Jimmy took care of the timing belt, and tuned up all the other parts connected t that part of the system, just to make sure it's all in a good state. "it will got for another 100,000 miles" he says - and I hope that's true, I like my car. Seems reasonable, friendly, and I will definitely take my car there again. read more

Jimmy give fair prices and great service been coming to him for years and always been honest with me and my family and friends too!

Jimmy is the most amazing mechanic. I've been going to him for over 12 yrs now and he's always been so helpful and thorough with all of my vehicles. I recommend him to all my friends and family. I've since moved to Tujunga and still drive down there for my vehicle. read more

Jimmy is the greatest, kindest, fastest mechanic in town. Period.

I called to see how much they would charge for a diagnostic and was told they don't have time. Guess they don't want my business

Jimmy is absolutely wonderful and I couldn't say enough good things about my experience with him. I called him today to see if he could look at my car because my Audi dealership said I needed new brake pads and rotars. They gave me a quote and jimmy beat that by half! He was able to service my car right away and get me back on the road in no time! I am a committed customer from this day forward and will recommend to all my friends. Very trustworthy and knowledgeable.... plus he's just an all around friendly guy and hard worker! read more

Jimmy is great - he fixed my car for less than half the price of what the dealer quoted me. I had to replace my TCM which is manufacturer-specific (I guess) and a lot of mechanics shy away from this as it requires reprogramming. I had been getting the run around from the dealer who also initially told me the fix was under warranty and then decided it wasn't. My car was done within 2 business days and Jimmy got the part from the "stealership" - so I didn't even have to interface with them again thank goodness. This place consistently does professional, honest work. read more

Jimmy has been great in helping me with my 1977 Pontiac Firebird. I've done a lot of bolt-on suspension improvements on my own, but some repairs are beyond this newbie muscle car guy. Master cylinder, brake booster and starter have been replaced by Pacific Auto. They also handle my regular oil and filter changes since I don't want to deal with disposing of old oil. I've noticed a lot of other old cars at the shop. Nice 1st Gen Mustangs as well as other 2nd Gen F-body cars like my Firebird. Jimmy and his team have always done a great job at reasonable prices for me. Recommended especially if you have an American car from the 60's and 70's. Jimmy knows those classics! read more

What a relief to find a great auto shop! Jimmy and his crew are wonderful! Thanks for the peace of mind! read more

Recently bought my first car and noticed after a couple of weeks it was driving weird and that the "maintenance needed" sign was blinking. I called to set up an appointment and described what was going on with my car. Before I could even finish, Jimmy already knew what was wrong. I needed an oil change and it was done in about 25mins for a reasonable $30. I value the helpful advice he gave me on how to maintain my car. Even though it's little of out of my neighborhood, I will definitely be going back to Pacific Auto! read more

This is a rare experience in auto repairs. Jimmy replaced my brakes and the price was lower than expected, the turnaround quicker than expected, and the people here are actually friendly. Jimmy seems to genuinely care about the business and his customers. I'm used to either being shaken down unapologetically by rude businesses or having one pulled over on me in the final bill by friendly conversational owners. It's truly a relief to be able to find an honest, fair body shop in Los Angeles. Oasis in the desert. read more

Other reviews are true. Honest, fast, and kind mechanics Won't sell you anything you don't need.

This place is one of the few auto repair shops I've ever fully trusted. I once brought in my truck for repairs and Jimmy called me within an hour to tell me to come pick it up. The $600 repair I told him I thought I needed was unnecessary, and he'd fixed the problem with a simple adjustment, no charge. That is the kind of honesty that will keep me coming here as long as I live in LA. He's kept my old truck going for years, and he knows the difference between what is appropriate to fix on a new car and what is appropriate to fix on a fourteen year old car with 200,000 miles on it. Plus, as other reviewers have mentioned, his repairs are always good, and he's fast and affordable. The best. read more

Have trouble trusting mechanics like most people? You will never go wrong with Pacific Auto Service. Jimmy is the best most honest mechanic I have ever encountered. My vehicle broke down and he gave me the best advice for the repairs. I will always take my vehicles to this place as long as Jimmy is there! read more

Very happy! I called up and he said bring the car by. I pulled in the lot and 10 secs later he walked over and asked me to pop the hood to gauge the problem (bad motor mounts). I brought it back the next day and it was done for 1/2 the price I was quoted elsewhere. read more

I was in dire need of a new starter. I called the place and spoke to Jimmy. He doesn't speak much, but I told him exactly what I needed, and he repaired it in a short amount of time. No gimmicks, no bullshit unlike other places. A brand new starter with labor cost me $310-super reasonable. read more

Jimmy is an exceptional mechanic, understanding of people's budgets, and is willing to handle something quickly and at short notice. I gave him a call last week, went in with my Prius a half-hour later, and he took care of the problem before my Lyft arrived. Grateful and loyal to Jimmy at Pacific Auto. read more

Jimmy is so great. Started going to him when I lived around the corner, and was thrilled that in addition to being close he was also good. Fast friendly service, and the prices are reasonable. The biggest repair I had him do was look at my brakes - one needed replacing. I don't think I've ever had a mechanic go with just one. Made me feel good to know he wasn't just out to hose me. read more

Loved these guys! Jimmy was super cool and gave me a great deal on installing my radiator. He even took care of some old hoses for me without charging. Same day service too! definitely try them out read more

Jimmy's awesome! They're fast, cheap, and always do a great job. Been coming here since moving to LA two years ago. Lucked out in Silver Lake for sure. read more

I've come here several times for different issues and am always greeted immediately by friendly people. The owner has never tried to pull one over on me and over charge for anything. He'll actually often recommend that I buy a part online and bring it to him to install or replace it which is the much cheaper option. I'll definitely keep coming here for the great, fast service! read more

This is the second time I've taken my car in to Jimmy. He is the absolute best when it comes to quality and service! Not only did Jimmy fix my breaks for me but also topped off all my fluids and didn't charge me any extra. He's super fast and always gives a good deal. He really is someone you can trust! read more

Jimmy is the man. I never question his prices because I know what other mechanics claim to do and those who actually do it. There's also different brands in brake pads for example. So for less I could be changing them a lot sooner. As the daughter of an original LA bootlegger I have a lead foot so it is not worth my time nor the additional cost in the long run. These are things I never have to worry about with Jimmy. But why he will always get 5 stars from me is while driving home at 2 AM after a long shoot day my radiator blew. I had my car towed across the street, threw my keys in his lot and set my alarm for 8 AM to call him. He found my keys in the morning and called me! I asked if he could have my car fixed pronto as I was expected on set by 2. He was done an hour earlier than I needed it. Since then no one else has touched my car. read more

Jimmy and his crew are friendly, honest and give fast excellent service. I tried a few mechanics when I had an older truck and when I took my truck to Pacific Auto Service based on the recommendation of a friend and I had a great experience and got the work done at an excellent price with fast turnaround. Now that I have a newer car I don't have as many maintenance issues but I always take it to Jimmy for oil changes and any issue I might have. read more

We have been bringing our cars to Jimmy for regular oil changes and check ups for the last couple years. He remembers you and is always friendly. Most important, though, is his honesty. While many in this business try to nickel and dime you for work you don't need, Jimmy does the work that your car needs to keep running well. Nothing more and nothing less. On top of his honesty is his prices, always less than I expect! Overall, the work at Pacific Auto is rare to find today. Thanks Jimmy for keeping our family safe while we're on the road! read more

I wish I could give more stars. A girlfriend of mine recommended Jimmy to me and man do I owe her now. He fixed my side mirror for 1/6th of the cost I was quoted at dealer. Fast, and friendly, this place is definitely my go to from now on! read more

jimmy is so awesome. could not be more honest or fair. who can say that about their mechanic? he never talks down to me cause i am a GIRL. i usually write down everything i want him to look at so i am sure he will attend to it. he is a little bit like having your dad do it-you feel reassured and sometimes he is like "oh don't bother fixing that." just an all around nice guy who does solid expeditious dependable work. read more

If you want to go to a mechanic you can trust and who won't price gauge you go to Jimmy!! I've been going to Jimmy for almost ten years now and let's just say my tiny Toyota is creeping up to 200k miles. Like any old car, it gets little issues here and there, but Jimmy has always been able to service my car in a way where it keeps on, ummm, trucking. Jimmy won't rip you off and is super legit with his charges. If you're a regular and can't pay right away, he'll cut you some slack. You'll have to pay him, of course, but he'll give you time. He's helped me pass so many smog tests and if there's something minor going on, sometimes he doesn't even charge. But I always throw him a $20 cuz he's Jimmy. All my friends go to him and he's part of the family. read more

So when Montri Auto Repair (see previous review) told me nothing was wrong with my car, I took it here. Jimmy ran the trouble codes and said nothing was wrong. I told him exactly what had been happening (service engine light, burning smell, etc) and he said he didn't know of anything wrong with my car. He reset the codes and then told me to come back after I had driven it a couple of days. I came back two days later and he did nothing but tell me I should take it to the dealer because he had no idea what was wrong. I took it to Olive Auto Center where they ran the trouble codes and four popped up immediately. What a waste of time. read more

SO good to have a reliable car guy in the neighborhood. I pulled in and within 10 minutes had my headlight repaired and I was on my way. His price was extremely fair and I have to say this was a really great experience. Thanks Jimmy. read more

I have been taking my crappy cars to Jimmy for about 10 years and he has always made them live much longer with his mystic auto repairing abilities. With the magic words, "Its ready, you can take it" I can again drive my once broken vehicle. Jimmy is one of a kind and I couldn't be happier with a mechanic. read more

Jimmy is the best Mechanic in LA period. Went for a tune up today and literally only took 2hrs and was more than $300 dollars less than the other people I called. He even fixed my door that was squeaking for free. Do yourself a favor and go to Jimmy for all your car needs. read more

Amazing service! Jimmy got the job done within an hour and 40% less than any other quote I got. Extremely friendly and easy to deal with!

Jimmy is, quite simply, awesome. Really honest guy, really reasonable prices. I have a junky Neon I've driven since high school and most mechanics have no qualms about finding 3 or 4 "urgent" repairs when I go in for an oil change. When I went to Jimmy, I asked him to check out my brakes that had been squeaking (it sounded like metal on metal and very serious). He told me the brakes pads had just collected some residue and he cleaned them for free. He could have so easily gotten me to replace them! I've just moved out of the area and will no longer be a customer, but hopefully this review will get him some more business because he definitely deserves it! read more

What a find. My friend has been going to Jimmy for 14 years and now I see why. He analyzed the problem right off (no b.s.), explained it to me, fixed it and in 4 hours I was on the road. My car is driving like a new machine. Did I mention that Jimmy is one genuinely nice guy. So happy to have found a great mechanic I can trust. read more

Jimmy has come to my rescue time and again. He's always made time for me in an emergency and doesn't try and rip me off for repairs other mechanics over-quote on. read more

He's the best. It gets busy but he's fast and gives a good price. I have a Volvo, he know's what to do with it. It would be such a hunk of crap without him! read more

Oh JIMMY... I have taken my car there a few times, and he has always fixed me up. My little cabrio hasn't had many problems, but I stumbled upon this place from the recommendation from a friend. It looks WAYYY ghetto on the outside and dirty and auto mechanic-ey but Jimmy works it out. YES I AGREE with the fact that Jimmy doesn't always get it right, I took my car there last week, and he fixed a terrible bent rim. UMMM that was not the problem, but thanks, and when I took it back he worked really hard to figure out what the problem was and fixed it super fast! The prices are good, and he doesn't try and rip you off and do everything at once, he sees that people are on budgets and fixes what is on fire first. YES I was ANNOYED that he didn't fix what I brought it in for in the first place, but he did fix it in the end, and I just heart Jimmy... so I will probably keep taking my car there. read more

Jimmy is fast, professional, and reliable. He takes care of what you need, and if he can't fix it, he'll send you to someone who can. Couldn't recommend him enough. This was my second time using Pacific Auto Service, and I have nothing resembling a complaint. read more

So, I had a problem with my abs. I told Jimmy that, I had no idea what it would cost. He looked at my brakes and said he could fix it for $350. It seemed a little steep, but I worked delivery for Tomato Pie down the road and needed my car at the time. I let him do it. Not only did he NOT address the problem at hand, with my abs system, all he did was replace my brake pads. That was bad but not the worst part. I got Jimmy to just give my money back and put my old brake pads back on, because that was not the issue. After receiving excellent advice from Ronnie's auto down the road who sent me to an abs specialist I got the problem corrected for $90. My speed ring just needed to be cleaned, a simple task. Here is the worst part, Jimmy tried to charge me $350 just to change my brake pads. First off, I have since found that with my car, (2000 Audi Quattro) you are supposed to change the rotors as well when you change the pads, standard practice. Jimmy wasn't going to do this. Secondly, brake pads for this model car are cheap, anywhere from $20-$60 or so depending on what you get. Jimmy tried to tack on $300+ worth of labor for a job that one of his mechanics could do (incorrectly that is) in 20 minutes. Terrible. So this is what I took away from this. Jimmy doesn't know what he is doing. He will try and rip you off. And when I argued with him about him not diagnosing the problem I went to him with, he tried to overcharge me for a job that he wasn't even going to do correctly. DO NOT go here. Go to Ronnie's down the street if you need a solid local mechanic. read more