I would give Chris, the owner, and his crew more than 5 stars if possible! I was driving around town when I suddenly experienced car issues. Thank goodness Google led me to this location. I've gone to various auto repair shops before, but none have ever made me feel like they truly took care of me. Chris and his crew member, Victor, went above and beyond to make sure my car was in good shape before I hit the road again. I didn't even know that a previous shop left my oil tank screw loose so my car was dripping oil for a few days until Parra's Auto Repair saved me. They were very generous with their prices by including a free inspection. I definitely will be back for the tune up service even if I have to drive from Santa Barbara. I can't trust my old auto shop anymore You won't regret taking you car to Parra's Auto Repair shop and the best part is you'd be supporting a small business! Thank you, Chris & Victor read more

Parras auto repair is amazing! Very modest and genuine person! Thanks again and see you soon! #1 very honest

Have been bringing older model GM (mid 90s) here for several years now, because Mr. Parra and team are always reliable and honest, and get it fixed. Very nice and rare to find someone you can trust and who does great work. Highly recommended. read more

I was driving up north for a bridal shower when I had car trouble. I was very scared and pulled in here for help. They were very kind to me and told me not to worry. Turns out it was a couple of bolts that came off my car so they fixed it for free and wished me well. They couldn't have been nicer and I truly appreciate the care and service they provided. I'm so grateful! read more

My car broke down on the freeway 400 miles from home. I was in Oxnard on a small job when it happened. I needed to have this thing fixed within a couple of days but still needed to get my job done. I googled auto repair and one of the first names with a good yelp review was Parra's. I called and explained my situation and Chris said don't worry I will take care of it for you. He was a mile from where I broke down, overheated, so I let the engine cool and drove it to him. Again Chris says don't worry I will take care of it, I work from 8am to 11pm and I will get this done for you. True to his word Chris called in a quote that was very reasonable, it is a BMW so parts cost more, and finished the repairs and got me back on the road again. I did not miss a single minute of work and found someone I can trust in Oxnard. read more

I went to Parra's Auto Repair, and Christopher was quick to assist us. My car had a catalytic converter issue, and he was kind enough to call Kia to check our warranty. With that phone call, we found out that my warranty was not up yet and that Kia would cover the costs. He even set up an appointment for me. He saved me a ton of money and has amazing customer service. So kind, and I highly recommend everyone to go to Parra's Auto Repair! I'll be going back and referring my friends and family whenever needed! read more

Fast and beyond friendly service. Knowledgeable and thorough. Highly recommend Parra's. If you need a competent and honest mechanic I promise you will not be disappointed read more

Parra's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Kindest guys at this auto shop! They stayed late to wait for my 61' falcon and had it repaired in no time!

It's not easy finding a mechanic that you can trust but that's exactly who they have working at Parra's! THANKS VICTOR, you are the man! --------------------------------------On a trip from Ventura to LA a fellow driver signaled that I had a brake light out. I was in a hurry and on the move and still had an hours worth of driving left. I called Parra's and Victor answered and said to come right down and he would take care of it right away. That's exactly what happened! Not only did Victor take care of my light within moments of my arrival but he also topped off my oil and filled my tires at no cost. I truly appreciate it and can't recommend this shop enough. Fast, friendly, and affordable! GO THERE (and ask for Victor!) read more

I will definitely give Parra's automotive 100% of my business in the future. I took my car there for a diagnostic/evaluation recently. Chris quickly identified two major problems that went unnoticed by our previous mechanic. Chris is thorough, honest, and trustworthy. At a time when it is next to impossible to find a mechanic you can trust, trust me when I say, Chris and Parra's Automotive is the only place to go. read more

I give PARRA's a 5 star ! Best mechanic !!Chris has excellent customer service he is the best and honest !! I will be going to his shop for other services . read more

It's so hard to find an honest Mechanik around but after long search end up finding this place and meeting the manager Chris . Quality work and he takes his time to explain the problem in my ride and why I should spend the money to fix the issue and void future problems with my ride . I know Mr Chris talks so much and sometimes he is loud but the most important thing he gets the work done right read more

The single best experience I've ever had at an auto repair shop. I was in a bind, needed to get home and he not only isolated the issue but went above and beyond to repair it safely and swiftly. Kind, courteous, generous and knowledgeable, he led me though what was happening, what had gone wrong, and what we could do about it. Highly recommend. read more

The best. So glad I found Chris Parra. Shop isn't the neatest but his hearts in the right place and you'll be well taken care of.

Honestly wonderful mechanic. I'm in nursing school at Ventura college and my car started overheating on the way to class. We are only allowed to miss two days so I really need my car! This was the closest place so I called, and was told to turn my heater all the way up and roll down my windows as this helps let out some heat. I made it there safely and I was greeted right away by the owner. I met his wife, and was pleased by how professional they both were. I had my car back the next day. I can't tell you how much I appreciate their hard work. Found my new mechanic! read more

The man, whom i assume is the owner, I didn't ask-- was amazing and friendly from the get. He was helping someone else when I got there but wasn't long. I needed a light changed, we had a friendly conversation while he changed it for me. Then he checked all my lights to make sure everything was up and running. Then i asked him about ky cruise control. He drove my car around the block, figuring out how to use it. Then he had me remove some stuff from my passenger seat so he could drive me around the block and show me, a few times, how to use my cruise control. In the end after all that he said i owed him nothing. He absolutely made my day. And in case you're wondering, i did tip him. Even tho i think he is the owner. I couldn't not. He deserves my appreciative beaming smile and a tip. And all of the customers!!! Lol #highrecommended read more

If you do not want to be ripped off for a $130.00 used car auto inspection service by a lazy mechanic, then avoid this place at all costs! I brought a used 1999 Toyota Rav4 to Parra's Auto Repair to be inspected, as I had just bought the used car from and wanted to make sure that nothing was seriously wrong with my purchase. I took the car in on a Sunday and was told by Parra that the inspection could be done the following day if I brought the car in at 7:00 am. The next day I brought the used car in and asked how much the inspection would cost and how long it would take. Parra said that a thorough inspection would cost $130.00 and only take a couple of hours. I agreed, left the car, and returned at 10:00 am. The car had not moved from where I parked it at 7:00 am, and Parra said he needed more time. I returned at 4:00 pm to find the car in the same place where I parked it at 7:00 am. Parra told me to just take a seat in his office and wait. I waited for an hour while he served other people, talked on the phone, and the last five minutes he drove my car into his shop. No sooner did he come out with a list of "problems" with the car totaling over $3,000 for parts and labor. The car only cost $3,000. My greatest concern was Parra's evaluation of my car's rear disk brakes having 15% padding left, so I took the car to a brake specialist. The brake specialist informed me that my car was built with rear drum brakes where padding is applied only to disk brakes. I was shown that the rear brakes were fine. Parra noted that the car needed a new timing belt, however, I already knew from a label under the hood that the car's timing belt was replaced and had at least 60,000 miles of use left. I can go on, but needless to say, this mechanic is a ripoff artist that will lie and scam any sucker that falls for his fraud car evaluations. I recommend that no one should stop on by and ever give this place a try! read more

christopher came to my rescue after my car tire pressure notice almost caused my road trip with my boyfriend to end prematurely. he not only checked my tires (which were fine) but after, he reset my audi computer so that the tire notification went away. and gave me a free coconut. kindest person! wish i lived close cause this would be my shop for sure! thank you christopher! read more

Chris really helped me out when my engine seized. Free estimate, great customer service, good communication over the phone and secured storage in his shop. He was honest with the information on how to proceed next. (because I already knew the answer) He even picked up the tow fee! The shop had several $$$ muscle cars on the racks and the quality of work was visible. They put in some long hours and are there working late at night. I had them replace the engine on my Nissan 300ZX that had been sitting in my driveway for two years while I finished college. Now that the car has been resurrected, I have developed a working relationship with the owner and his #1 mechanic (who used to have one of these cars). They addressed issues that I brought up and pointed out additional things my car needed while I was there so he could show me in person. I now have a mechanic I can trust for the rest of my vehicles. read more

My husband and I have been bringing our cars here for nearly 4 years i believe and Chris(the owner) delivers great service every time. He's always very helpful and friendly. He takes great pride in what he does, and makes sure everything on your car is in great condition before he tells you its ready. Every time he has worked on my car he throws in a free car wash. Very honest guy lets you know whats wrong with your car and makes suggestions, estimates are free. Shop is very secured there's cameras so no need to worry about your car :) No need to worry if you get out late from work its opened long hours even Saturday and Sunday. My dad and brothers and their girlfriends have been coming here as well, they like his work and customer service. Another plus he uses genuine parts. read more

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Honestly one of the best repair places I've been too. Christopher treats you like his friend that you've known forever right away and he is a promising guy. I had to bring in my car to get work done right away to sell my car within 3 days and he made me a priority and got my car done within expected time. Will be coming if I ever have any other problems with a car! read more

This repair shop is open 24/7, the service is quick and friendly, and the customer service is out of this world. Chris is the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back, so expect a tactful repair. 100% recommended. read more

I turned my car into Parra's for a big job. They essentially replaced everything under the hood. He quoted me a fair price for the job. I couldn't be happier with the job they did. The car is running better than ever. They also completed the job sooner than the original time expected. It's good to find a mechanic that is fair and honest about what your car needs. I highly recommend you stop by Parra's for all of your car needs. read more

I have gotten an oil change and my tires pumped and it's been an easy and SO friendly experience. Definitely my go to auto shop

Christopher is a wonderful human being. I don't know how he keeps the shop open for so long but he was a lifesaver when we had an issue with our moonroof in the middle of the night. Will be returning again. read more

Everything good thing said about Chris in these reviews is true. True blue honest old school mechanic and a great person as well. I would say more but I think every good thing I want to say has already been said in the previous posts. Thank you Chris and I look forward to working with you in the future. read more

Chris is the best. He actually cares about the quality of his work. I didn't find him any slower than any other place I've received service in SoCal. I was impressed with the job he did with my brakes. He noticed that my brake line was a hot mess due to a previous brake installation. He essentially rebuilt my brakes and the job cost less than a standard brake job at other places. Bonus is that he's there 7 days a week and is always available. read more

I had my tune up done with Chris on my GMC Yukon and he was great. Showed up when he asked me to and he was there and ready to go. Always positive, energetic. He highlighted some things to keep an eye on and had me on my way. Thank you Chris! read more

I highly recommend them! I came down south having car problems around thanksgiving and they were able to fix a gasket/valve leak which was causing oil to get into my engine. They opened up my car and were able to actually show me the oil and then when they were finished they opened it up again to show me the difference after the repairs. I really respected the time they took to show me what they were doing to my car. I don't really know much about cars so I like that I was able to use this as a learning experience as well. Also my car is still running smoothly. I usually like to wait awhile before I write an actual review. read more

I took my 2002 Dodge Ram Work Truck to this mechanic, it has 250,000 miles on it. It was running really rough and had a bunch of small issues I've been putting off for awhile. Since it's my work truck I need it daily and any repairs require me to rent a truck. The father/ son team here understood this and fixed countless things in this truck in 3 days. It's running like brand new and they detailed it to look new. I'm an exterminator that drives 5,000 miles a month. This is A TOP NOTCH SHOP!! I will forever use them and continue to take my trucks and personal vehicles here. Two words you never hear- Trusted- Mechanic, but these guys earned it. read more

Was having traction control problems on my 2008 Corvette, they figured out the problem & simply fixed it free of charge!

This place tried to rip me off for $60. The head mechanic, I think he said his name was Christian, ACTS like your amiga... Yes, I said amigA... but he's a petty thief. I refer to him that way because he called me "amiga" under his breath before there was any dispute at all. I guess he didn't think I'd notice. I corrected him saying, "It's amigo," and he was back to smiles and denial like a true coward. When I called him out on scamming me for a part, he didn't even have the balls to speak with me face to face. He had his little buddy Victor do it for him. Victor, you should really think about what that says. He clearly uses you like a bitch. The Bureau of Automotive Repair will be visiting them within the next two weeks. Adios amiga. read more

On a road trip coming down from Santa Barbara and lost power steering in Ventura. Cris was one of the only mechanics open on a Sunday afternoon. Found out it was the power steering pump and was quoted a very fair price for parts/labor. Start to finish took 2 1/2 hours. Despite my short notice he knew it was an emergency and stayed after hours to make sure he got my truck fixed and ready to go. Super friendly and knows his stuff. Wish he was closer to my hometown cause he's the man to go to for car issues. Great service, highly recommend. read more

Great service! I've been taking my cars to Chris for years, there no BS. He tells it how it is and is very fair with his prices. He comes highly recommended, don't bother looking anywhere else. read more

Went in for an oil change and next thing my alternator doesn't work, so they put a new one. Also they switched my battery for another one and broke my radiator overflow BAD EXPERIENCE read more

So I was having some troubles with my car , unexpectedly it would just not turn on? I did yelp this shop and it did have some great reviews so I obviously decided to try it out . I was help by this one guy and he did not inspect my car he just told me a tune up was necessary , I myself do not know anything about cars so I told him to go for it,which he did and he did not provide any paper work what so ever .. The next day my car broke down . I did go back and spoke with the manager and he himself told me how unprofessional his worker was . He was suppose to inspect my car first before stating it needing a tune up and was suppose to give me paper work to fill out and a copy for myself . In the end they could not help me and $600 just went down the drain . read more

Took my Mercedes into Christian at Parras. Had some repairs that he handled quick and went the extra mile and even filled up the air in my tires! Unheard of today excellent service. Nice to find someone honest and reliable to work on a tricky foreign car! read more

Parra's provided excellent service this Sunday morning when our son's car overheated Saturday night on his way back to college, and had to be towed there. They worked on his Ford Mustang first thing in the morning on a Sunday, and did the exploratory tests to determine the cause and replaced a faulty thermostat. I highly recommend Parra's for professional and knowledgeable assistance, immediate resolution and fair pricing for service, parts and labor. read more

I used this shop to do a fluid change in my truck's differentials and they were above and beyond excellent. Chris on the phone scheduled me in very easily, and Victor the mechanic was excellent. I dropped my truck off in the morning, picked it up in the afternoon. They did a great job with everything - my interior was clean, extra gear oil (I brought my own) was placed in my back seat area, and everything underneath looked perfect. I would recommend Parra's to anyone looking for quality mechanics and honest workmanship. I'll be bringing my other car by for service once it needs it. Thank you guys! read more

We were looking for a prepurchase inspection for a used vehicle. Chris was absolutely amazing. He squeezed us in last minute. He did a very thorough job in inspecting the vehicle. You can tell that he truly cares about his customers and works in their favor. Highly recommended! read more