Great auto shop for all auto needs. No word on where they moved to. Unfortunately Subaru occupied this place rather than getting a bigger building inside the auto center. read more

Looked these guy up, because of how close it was to my work . SMALL shop even better . JOSE WAS GREAT .. OIL CHANGE was done quick fluids .. these guys did great . Stroll in here Irvine Gente/ people read more

Padilla's Auto Repair - MY TRUCK at The Dr.s - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Good service for oil change and affordable price. Fast and reliable, having service here for 2 years.

I have always come here for my oil changes. The family who owns the business is super friendly and great to work with. They always work quickly and efficiently, and the price is good too! read more

I love this place. An honest mechanic is hard to find and the guys here at Padilla's are incredibly trustworthy. I recently brought my car in because my car was shaking and the check engine light came on. I assumed I needed new spark plugs but it was actually a leak in my block and coolant was spray on my spark plugs. The diagnosed my problem and repaired it the same day and billed me $90. When is the last time you had a car repaired for less then $100. read more

I highly recommend this mechanic shop ! We are real thankful we found this shop a few months ago after 2 bad experience with 2 different mechanics.! We have brought both our vehicles he repaired a window jam on driver side door, he changed our brakes, and serviced both our cars. We are getting ready to book again for spark plugs and shocks. This guy Jose Sr. is honest reliable friendly and good. His prices are reasonable as well. Don't hesitate to bring your car in! Yes we feel very comfortable referring him to friends and family. Hopefully this helps you as well. read more

I've lived in California for almost 6 years and I am so sad I didn't find this shop earlier. WOW! Jose and Jose jr. are absolutely incredible. Not only are they honest, reliable, and trustworthy, they are so hardworking!! Affordable quotes, quality service.. what more could you ask for?! I will never go to another auto shop, if it's not Padilla's. Thank y'all again for my services!! read more

This was my first time here, but it definitely won't be my last! My truck was at the Toyota dealership for 2 days last week for an oil change and to check out an odd sound (like a diesel truck), but they said it was fine. I was debating taking it to a different dealership for a second opinion, but luckily my awesome neighbor recommended Padilla's! I pulled up and Jose greeted me like I've known him for years. He agreed that there was an odd sound and he pulled my truck in to his shop. It didn't take him and his assistant (also very nice) very long at all to diagnose the issue. They fixed it very quick and the cost was VERY reasonable. It made me question ever going back to a dealership. Hands down good, trustworthy people! read more

Padilla's Auto Repair - 2006 Tacoma - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

They are the very best! Jose and Jose Jr., really do care!! Thank you! Marlene read more

Fast service and very affordable price for synthetic oil change! The mechanics were also very nice and friendly.

I discovered the shop when Firestone would not put in a part because I bought it directly from another store. They referred me to Padilla and he has been excellent. He is honest, inexpensive for an auto shop, and he won't do unnecessary work. If there is any fly at all it is not attributable to him but to his son whom he's trying to train Who does not return phone calls promptly. However that appears to come with youth and I'm sure under the direction of his father will improve. This is a great auto repair shop and I highly highly recommend it read more

Great service here, reasonably priced and prompt. They aren't a big shop but they know what they're doing . Great to see a family owned business that still values the customer & shows hard work & honesty . I would support them all day long. By the way , I had a transmission rebuilt , rear seal leak repair, and belts changed. I trust them and so happy that someone recommended them to me . I recommend them too!! read more

I was worried about my brakes, the back ones especially, grinding and making scrapping noises, I was referred here by my client, hes done business with Jose for decades..Anyways, I went today and was so relieved and happy, because Jose took care of the issues and charged me an honest rate! I had 2 other estimates, and they lied and tried to make money off me, near a grand! Luckily, I came here, and I'm happy, less stressed, and will come here from now on for ANYTHING!! Jose is so nice and truthful, and RELIABLE!! read more

Like the friendly and quick service. Brought in a 2013 Prius badly in need of oil. Car was borrowed by a relative who might have ignored oil issue a bit too long. Jose suggested slightly heavier synthetic oil, given 155k miles on the car. Thankfully, car seems to run fine. He also checked other fluids, did a safety check, turned off warning light, posted a reminder sticker, and sent me on my way with a $60 bill. Total time in the shop, say 10 minutes. read more

The best! Always quick service, fair and professional. Been using them for several years.. read more

Super happy with the service done for my car. They were able to take my car in with just next day notice and completed the service needed fairly quick. They explained what they did and even shared what they didn't need to do because it wasn't time yet. Will be back again in the future! read more

Do we know if they have a new shop yet?!?!? I know Subaru bought the spot out we love Padilla's only trust him to work on our cars and some dude just tried to rip my mom off... PADILLA open again sooon plzzz read more

I have been going there since 2015 and they are very reasonable on prices and do the job right the first time. Though I noticed that Subaru finally got their way of pushing Padilla out of there. Why Subaru doesn't just get one building rather than occupying like 5 separate buildings is beyond me. read more

A very honest, nice mechanic. Very fair and reasonable pricing. I recommend him to friends and family often.

Brought my car here when Jiffy lube over filled my car with oil and my car would not start. This family owned father and son business is by far the best experience I have ever had with a mechanic. If you find yourself in need of a good, reliable, honest mechanic visit them first. Walked out paying way less than I thought and with excellent service. read more

Love Jose and Jose Jr. They are very busy, but if they tell you your car will be ready by a certain time, you can count on it. Good value too. They came in $200 less than a few others, with quality parts. Check them out! read more

I stopped by Padilla's to make an appointment to get new brakes. Jose Jr. gave me a great quote AND was willing to do the job while I waited. Jose Sr. finished an oil change and when the lift was free in went my car. Price was excellent...service was great...waiting time went by quickly...both Jose Sr. and Jose Jr. were so polite and accommodating...who could ask for anything more from an auto repair?!?!?!. Padilla's is my new repair shop for ALL non-warranty work. Do not hesitate to give them a try. Your only regret will be that you did not try them sooner!! read more

Have been coming here for over a decade and absolutely trust them. They are reliable, friendly, hardworking and I know I can count on them. Even when I moved to Vegas for three years I would come back to them periodically when I would visit my parents. Definitely recommend. read more

Super honest. I've been coming here for years. They never try to sell you something you don't need that's hard to find anymore.

I called ahead to verify they can do an oil change before driving out, as I needed it done that day. I read all the reviews and took a chance. It's a small 2 bay shop maybe 3.. parking is none as they are stuck between the Subaru dealership. But park infront however you can, just don't block access. I found someone and said I need an oil service. They took my keys, played musical cars to get my truck in the lube bay. They don't vacuum or wash your windows stuff, just change my oil. No 100 point inspection to get you to pay triple from what you can replace yourself for a 1/3 the cost at AutoZone. Just change my oil. I waited about.....20-25 mins in the small 5 seat waiting area, and Bam! Paid my total amount due and was gone.. While I waited I spoke to a couple that has been coming back for years... This is unusual, as no one comes back for years... obviously not the same issue, but random things. I listened to the stories as other customers came in and all agreed that this Family owned shop is legit. A true Father and Son business. See to me, it's not commercials, or cleanliness or location that I find to be my first choice. It's the stories I read here on Yelp from 5 stars to 1 star. It's a mess, parts everywhere, cars parked in tight spots, no free coffee, cluttered office, small waiting room, 5-6 guys standing around, parts and parts and parts wall to wall, and that's what I like. Reminds me of my Dads tire shop growing up. Over all... if I have an issue with any of my cars outside my warranty. I will make an appointment to drop off my car here. The prices are far less, it's true honest people building a relationship of trust, honest work to go home to their families to teach their kids to be honest themselves. Thank you for being a great Family run auto shop. My oil change was on my 2013 Ram 1500. Took 8 quarts semi blend synthetic was $60 ( if you pay CASH you get a 4% discount) read more

I like this father-son business. Oil change for $30, 20-25 minutes. They got me in right away. They were very friendly. Don't expect anything bougie, it's far from it. But if you want an honest establishment, this is the one. My fiancé called Midas and their price for an oil was $15.99, but I'd rather pay more than to go to those crooks. read more

I've been coming here for years. They are always responsive and up front about costs and repairs. I've been to other places that try to upsell on repairs and have never had that problem here. read more

Stop the car! You've finally found the auto repair you've been hoping for. More like family than a business. Great results coming to this mechanic for 22 years. read more

Padilla's was recommended by someone who is the go-to when it comes to car mechanics. Sadly it did not live up to expectations or it's stellar reviews. Several people mentioned they had free check engine diagnostics, but I was quoted $90 despite already having the codes. The fee reduced to $45 after we did the repairs. Nearly $400 for oil change, parts and service on an aftermarket oxygen sensor. They make their living by overcharging on parts, DH found the same part online for over $100 less. The insult to injury is they used higher viscosity engine oil on my vehicle with out communication. When I brought it back Jose Sr. said it's customary for higher mileage vehicles, but that is an opinion and not a fact. After all that's not what the manufacturer recommends and I trust an engineer's testing over his gut feeling. I say this because my car has always driven fine but after this recent oil change my MPG has gone down and the vehicle feels powerless.The RPM is also higher than it typically is. I am considering taking it somewhere else to have the oil change redone. This is irritating bc that's more time and $$ out of my pocket. I wish they respected the customer on this. Lastly, their waiting area is almost nonexistent and unless you're male, I wouldn't recommend using their restroom; even if you are, beware the of mold in many places. read more

Once again Padilla's Auto Repair never fails! Called on a Tuesday to schedule an appointment. To get my front breaks installed and rotors turned. Dropped off my car Wednesday morning and walked across the street to grab some breakfast. By the time I returned they were finished as promised. You can never go wrong with these guys. If you're looking for a reliable and affordable mechanic. I strongly suggest you stop by or give them a call. read more

Above all, this family-run operation is so honest and has high integrity. We've had all our past and present cars serviced and repaired by them, and never felt we're being scammed (even just a little) or being up-sold on unnecessary services or parts. I remember a couple of occasions going in with my own untrained diagnosis which I shared with them, only to have the real problem fixed by them via a much cheaper and ultimately correct diagnosis. They could have taken the less honest, more profitable route easily but I feel like they are just simply incapable of doing that. The shop doesn't look world-class, I have to say. It's just a tad un-shiny. But in terms of what really matters: honesty, integrity, expertise, these guys are certainly world-class. read more

One of the last "fair/honest" auto repair shops. After a bad experience at Tuttle click dodge, I came to Padilla Auto Repair and they fixed my car for a fraction of what the dealer wanted. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Caring family auto repair! They go above and beyond. You can see them work together as a team to create solutions , complete the job and make sure the customer is happy. read more

If I could give them more stars I would! My car was dripping oil and I called over there they check it out right away. They fixed it with in a day. Super friendly and nice. They are inexpensive and that was super helpful since I am a student. I will be recommending them to all my friends and family. Not to mention they'll have me as a customer for a very long time. read more

Been coming here for almost 10 years and not once have they ever taken advantage of prices or adding and additional "unecessary " repairs. I have came here to get oil changes, major repairs anything from brake to transmission issues. This place is kind of far and have to commute here from where I live but it is the only place that I have trusted with my car and havnt spent a fortune getting my repairs done. This place is a very honest working family owned buisness. read more

My names Danny and Got my Mitsubishi outlander oil changed and have no complaints. Will definitely be using them for future services.

Just an honest mechanic that only does what needs to be done and doesn't overcharge you. Highly recommended!

We generally worry about honesty when it comes to an auto shop, knowing that great risk comes with trusting a stranger who can take your credit card hostage with false claims. This is not a problem at Padilla's. I took my car to another place for an oil change, and the mechanic said my brakes were shot, that I needed new rotors etc. Really, really bad he said. I declined, as there was a signal going off that suggested sneakery was afoot. After reading about Padilla's on Yelp, I headed on over there, and the mechanic took a quick look at my brakes, and declared them fine, but suggested I have them serviced after two or three more oil changes. No charge for the inspection, but he's earned my trust, and business, from now on. read more

I highly recommend Padilla's. They are really honest and the prices are always fair. I feel like a lot of places will make up things that need to fixed and the bill is always more...NOT at Padilla's. It is great to be able to trust a mechanic and fell like they will just do what needs to be done. Thank You! read more

This place is your AUTO DOCTOR!!! They are a great group of hard working men. Jose, the owner is great at diagnosing the issue and the guys who work here work just about non stop. We have dealt with them for atleast 10 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. They can do just about anything in regards to your auto needs. Always busy but can work you in and very HONEST!!! Jose's dad who my husband calls "Pop" i read more