Did a general car service request on Monday through Yelp Assistant. Ted was quick to respond on the app with a potential diagnostic appt. After the diagnosis, he provided a detail list of the repairs recommended. He provided multiple choices between getting cheaper alternative parts and the recommended parts used by the dealers. After receiving a quote, he said that if we found a better quote, he was willing to match it. Within a day's timeline based our availability, the car was fixed up and working in about 2 hours. Ted completely replaced our water pump and ignition coils. He was clear to provide other things to watch out for as upcoming tune ups. Would definitely Ted for future car fixes. He's helped, accommodating and detail-oriented. More than willing to explain the details of his work. read more

I highly recommend Thaer and his shop. I've trusted him with both my Lamborghini Aventador and my previous Huracán, and his work has always been exceptional. Thaer is extremely talented, knowledgeable, and genuinely understands high-end exotic cars. He's one of those mechanics who can diagnose problems others struggle to figure out, and he takes the time to make sure the job is done right. When you own cars like Lamborghinis, it's not easy finding someone you trust to work on them. Thaer has definitely earned my trust. Great work, great service, and most importantly, someone who knows what he's doing. Highly recommended. read more

I received a call and quote immediately after placing a request for a mechanic in Yelp. Ted was very knowledgeable and while explaining my situation with a blown head gasket and it being replaced in the past, he acknowledged the best route vs the cheapest route. Ultimately we decided to go with a full engine replacement which still ended up being the lowest quote I received from anyone wanting to take this job. He diagnosed other issues quickly and was very communicative on what the pricing would be to fix them and what could be ignored if I wanted to go that route. Ultimately I decided to fix everything under his recommendation. The work was done extremely timely and he kept me in the loop as the work was being done. He was patient with me and all my questions since I had a big decision to make financially with this investment. I would recommend him to anyone who needs serious work done on their vehicle. read more

Quick work and professional. Same day inspection, next day my car was fixed in less than 2 hours and back on the road

I can't recommend Pinata Miata enough! He came through last minute, drove out to me, and replaced my ignition coils and spark plugs quickly and professionally. He was knowledgeable, honest, and took the time to answer my questions and give me great advice about my car. It's hard to find someone who's both skilled and genuinely willing to help. If you need work done on your car, I highly recommend him! read more

Great service, very happy with the outcome. Thaer followed through every step of the way and made sure the job was complete. Highly recommend their Business. read more

Another great experience having Thaer work on our truck! He reached out a couple months ago about some maintenance we had discussed having done. I wasn't quite ready at that time, so he reached out again the following month and we got something scheduled. He's very considerate and communicative which I appreciate. He showed up early on a Saturday morning and was done within a couple hours. He even used my power washer to clean up afterwards! I still feel his prices are reasonable and you can't beat the fact that he comes to you and is finished so quickly. Thanks again, Thaer! read more

Communication and Transparency is what you will get! What you ask for is exactly what you will get and that is huge when it seems like every mechanic wants to sell you on everything your car may or may not need. 100% Recommend Pinata Miata for services you may need. I appreciate the upfront price on parts and labor and no surprise charges great value for the your money. My Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 8 is back and running great! Thank you for the help! read more

Yet another great experience with Thaer! He's the best! Extremely knowledgeable, professional, efficient and very reasonable in price. i recommend him! read more

Thaer was quick to respond to my service request and provided an immediate quote. His prices were fair and he was prompt on arrival and very thorough with his work. He did not mind I had several questions and was very patient with me. This young man is very knowledgeable, and will definitely be our go to for our next service and maintenance needs, He changed spark plugs, coils and inspected my breaks. Job well done! read more

Thaer did some work on my car, did a great job and was super friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. Would definitely go back!

Great service and communications. I had a busy schedule and he was able to work me in at my convenience

This was a phenomenal experience! My starter went out last week, and I towed it to my dealership to see if it was still under warranty (unfortunately, it was not). The dealership tried to charge over $1k to replace it, which was a complete rip-off based on the research I had done for parts and labor. I found Pinata Miata, and the communication was top tier, and he gave me a fair price for parts and labor. The best part was that he came to our home to get me back up and running. To take it a step further, it was actually his birthday, and he still made accommodations for me. This is beyond great customer service; this guy is a blessing to the community! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for car service. read more

Looks like I found my new Mechanic. Very communicative, very professional and knew exactly how to do the job. I need my spark plugs replaced and inquire about a sound coming from my engine. He replaced the spark plugs at my job came to me and gave me a great price. Work was completed within efficient time and let me know exactly what was wrong with my engine. Ended up being the engine lifts and I am definitely going to be getting this repaired by piñata Miata. Great work very reasonable pricing. Very knowledgeable on vehicle repair. I will be hiring them again. My vehicle was a 2011 Dodge charger RT. read more

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Ted, one of the best people and mechanic I get to know. He's very knowledgeable and polite. He's also very friendly. He changed my spark plugs on my Lexus GX460 this time but I will definitely have him take care of all my other vehicles from now on. I will also recommend him to anyone who needs a good honest mechanic for their vehicles. read more

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I was recommended to bring my car to Thaer from a friend and I have been a returning customer a few times now. I took my R34 skyline here to have aircups and coilovers installed as well as my door lock actuator replaced. Throughout the few times I had my car here, Thaer was extremely professional and accomodating. I would receive updates from him throughout the job duration so I would know what part of the process my car was on. Definitely will be coming back again! read more

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Responding quickly and came out to my home. I had 2 vehicles that were not functioning and he was able to get me up and going. Communication was good, felt honest and knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend. He also texted follow up check up's to make sure everything was working out ok. read more

Thaer have been a heaven sent to me! I have a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and ran into various issues and he has solved them all! He'll come to you, find the issue and fix it immediately. He is so helpful! read more

Thaer did Efficient and Excellent job. Got my battery changed in one hr. Strongly recommended their mobile service.

This company was very quick at responding and proactively called me to get me on the books the same day. The technician who came out was friendly and efficient. Definitely will use them as a resource in the future. read more

I reached out to Thaer yesterday night and he was able to diagnose my car problem instantly and came over tonight to help me fix it. My radio, charging port and backup camera wasn't working and was completely shut off. He said it's a blown fuse. He came over and taught me how to change it if it happens again. Turns out the fuse was just loose, and I didn't need a new one. He did his magic, took less than 5 minutes. I appreciate how he came from Fontana to Irvine without charge. He was very explanatory, will definitely go to him if any more problem occur. Highly Recommend!!!! Thank you! Thaer please accept my $10 tip next time! read more

Amazing work today from Thaer! Thanks for installing the 6 piston big brakes! Highly recommended! read more

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Excellent service - came out first thing in the morning and fixed everything within an hour

Great communication! I appreciated the at-home option since I have a newborn. Competent service and recommendations. Highly recommend.

Ted was great! Responded quickly, fair prices, fast and quality work. I definitely recommend Pinata Miata for your auto care needs!

Thaer is a great mechanic who has helped us with various series needs for our Nissan Rogue. He's very flexible with his hours and replies almost immediately. If you're looking for a reliable, affordable, and friendly mechanic look no further. Thaer is your guy. read more

Thaer is very nice young man. He worked on my classic truck and did a great job. He is clean with his work and knowledgeable. I will definitely be using him in the future. read more

Great service, replies very fast and is willing to go the extra mile just to help you out , would 100% recommend and definitely have him come back to fix my vehicle again. He installed my radiator , ac condenser and new radiator mount . Did not take him long at all , very cool guy and very efficient. read more

Quick and fast service very good personality I'm happy with his service thank you will be calling you back for future services

Ted offers great customer service, and he's very easy to talk to. He feels very genuine and is no BS. The starter on my Miata had died and he was able to come out the next day and replaced it right on my driveway. How convenient! read more

Ted called me right away, gave me a quote, picked up the parts, and did the work within 4 hours of our call. He works fast, clean, and with a great attitude. Very knowledgeable and has all the tools in his truck to replace my rotors on all 4 wheels and new brake pads of my Jeep Wrangler JK which has 35" tires on 17" rims so heavy to deal with. My Jeep brakes well now and he was pleasant to talk to while he did the work in my driveway. Also provided some tips on my shocks and springs. I would hire him in a heartbeat again. Chris read more

Came by my house , he's more of a mobile service I feel. Matched the price of my oil change, did a great quick job. Easy to talk to, eager to help. Highly recommends read more

Tired of the dealership's overpriced services, I'm glad I found Piñata Miata. Thaer provides honest, quality work at a much fairer price, which is why he's become our go-to family mechanic. The fact that he performs the service right in our driveway is just the icing on the cake. Thanks again! read more

For the past year, I have been trying to resolve some clunking/vibration felt through the front driver's side that occurs driving over bumps. Other suspension components have been replaced leading up to meeting with Thaer. I was struggling to coordinate appointment times with other mechanics, as they would be either unavailable on weekends or require me to leave my Mazda 6 with them for several days for a formal diagnostic. Thaer not only pinpointed my issue as being due to a worn/damaged rack and pinion. He also went ahead and properly torqued a recently replaced lower control arm that had not been tightened to factory spec! Overall, for a mobile mechanic, Thaer was reasonably priced, knowledgeable, and saved me from future stress/headache in hunting down the issue I previously described. read more

amazing experience. Needed brakes changed on my Chevy traverse. Same day service came to my house and kept me fully updated when he would arrive and was very professional. Will definitely be using him again. read more

Thaer is an incredible mechanic. Very knowledgeable and actually explains what's going on. Highly recommend if you want a reliable & honest mechanic!!!! read more

Thaer was early to our appointment time which I appreciate he was knowledgeable and efficient. Had lots of resources on hand and determined to help me fix my situation read more

Great service quick !! Ted helped me out my brakes were pretty bad, I appreciate the fast service and price

Perfect in every way. Excellent technical expertise, quality service, fast and thorough. The mechanic is a professional. Thank you. read more

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Arrived on time. Very professional. Replaced all my Brakes in less than an hour. Best price quote.