PMC Auto Repair

(69 reviews)

Worst mechanic experience I've ever had…read more The initial price seemed low, but the entire experience felt dishonest. I was repeatedly given questionable explanations that seemed designed to justify additional charges. I brought my car in for a transmission fluid change because another mechanic had already diagnosed that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced due to a warning light on my dashboard. After the service, the warning light was still on. Instead of checking whether the code had simply not been cleared, they immediately told me there must be another issue with the car and that I needed additional diagnostics. The explanation was vague and didn't make much sense, especially since it appeared that the code had not been cleared after the service. To make matters worse, they left my window open while working on the car. When I picked it up, the window would no longer close completely. This problem did not exist before I brought the car in. When I pointed it out, they dismissed it as "just an old car issue" and suggested I would need to pay more to have it fixed. If you don't want your car coming back with new problems and questionable explanations, I strongly recommend taking your vehicle somewhere else.

Very good price and great customer service and there honest. They don't scam you and they will tell…read moreyou the truth.

La Maquina Auto Repair

(33 reviews)

Had my 65 mustang exhaust fixed. Excellent fast service…read more Highly recommend. Family business. A+

Excellent work. Service for BMW X5 I like it. Highly recommended and they are good gentlemenread more

D & E Transmissions

(38 reviews)

Used Yelp's business finder tool and came across this place. They quoted me a fair price to…read moreoverhaul my transmission. A few weeks later and the car is purring like new!

From the first call Rodolfo was extremely helpful and provided a competitive quote online. I was…read moreable to schedule quickly. Rodolfo and his team fixed my transmission and provided a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. I also needed a new computer which Rodolfo was able to find used to save me some money. Most importantly though, my 17 year old car is driving so much stronger and smoother, thanks D&E!

J&R Transmission

5.0

(2 reviews)

Good shop guy is honest and provides great service. He's very reasonable about his pricing as well.read more

Great shop I always get my tires changed from this shop, they also do oil change, replace and…read morerebuild transmission prices are reasonable. Recommended

Lax Transmission

4.1

(30 reviews)

When my clutch went out, I was scared to death and no idea where to go. The first five places I…read morecalled on the West Side didn't repair manual and the last one was rude and aggressive when I asked for a ballpark estimate before bringing the car in. Albert was the only person who would work a manual transmission on the west side and would give me a ballpark figure. I spoke with Monica and Lydia on the phone who were both professional and affectionate in the way they dealt with me, a customer without a car and in major panic mode. I brought the car in for a diagnosis, which took one day. Albert and I agreed on a price for labor - which was well below what I was expecting. As I suspected I needed my clutch replaced, but parts for an 01' PT Cruiser were either not readily available or were way too expensive - and Albert kept me in the loop the whole time about pricing my parts, and keeping us within budget. Finally, Albert and I agreed we would both save money if I brought him parts that I could buy online. Even with the week it took for shipping, Albert did not stress me out over storing my car there for the time being - and when the parts arrived he had everything installed and running the next day - all for the same original price we had agreed to. Great value, good customer service, family owned and operated - with his sister and cousin handling phone calls - I really felt they took care of me and quoted me an honest and fair price, all the while giving me options as to how to get him the best parts. Thanks Albert and family!

Lidia was very in helping me get scheduled. She help me service my BMW's transmission They were…read moreable to get me in the morning and return my car the in the evening. They also helped me with the clutch on my bronco. I will definitely be returning for service here !

Transmission Techs

5.0

(1 review)

Transmission techs did an amazing job on my truck after looking around and having bad experiences…read morein the past with shady mechanics I told them how I felt doing work with shops, they understood and we're more than happy to take care of my truck and keep me updated with pictures and text throughout the process in order to feel comfortable. My transmission has been rebuilt for a few weeks now and haven't had any issues, It's better than ever thank you guys highly recommend them.

From the owner: Transmission Auto Repair Center Experienced Technicians we offer Reliable diagnosis, repairs and…read moremaintenance For all Type of Vehicle Transmissions Foreign & Domestic professional service at your needs

California Transmission

(129 reviews)

I needed a new transmission for my 02 Yukon and Israel was very helpful with working with me and…read morewith payment options. Good quality work and the best price around with warranty. I had my truck in a day turnaround which was pretty impressive seeing how many cars they were working on. One of his guys even replaced my loose, faulty window controls without mentioning. I will most definitely be back (knocks on wood*) if ever needed!

I was a bit hesitant about writing this review, but after one last phone call with Israel (manger),…read moreit feel obligated to let people know. I had a very disappointing experience with California Transmission. I came in looking to swap Chevy Astro transmission and the high selling point with California transmission would be completed in a one day turnaround. However, unfortunately, I found myself having to call the shop multiple times for an update, and we're constantly hesitant to update me. In the end up having to wait three days to get my vehicle To make matters worse, they failed to properly reconnect my oil dipstick to the engine block, which is a basic but critical oversight. I know that mistakes are common, however, granted to the fact that Israel emphasize how professional they are 25 years of experience, I am surprised something like that went unnoticed so I went ahead and give them a call today and after the vulgar conversation, he gave me I decided that I ultimately had a write a review. Overall, the lack of professionalism and attention to detail makes it hard to recommend this shop. I will provide photos below to show that I am a true customer and not a fake reviewer.

M&N Automotive

(299 reviews)

For starters, it took me almost a hour to get there since morning traffic was horrendous to this…read moreauto shop from Redondo Beach, but Neff immediately welcomed me and thanked me for bringing in my car. Initially, I went to get an estimate (after reading great reviews) since my Subaru dealership was charging me almost $2K for list of items they suggested I needed. Neff was very professional and provided me a quote on only the necessary items that needed to be completed, which came out to be less than what dealership was quoting me. Also, he gave me an estimate time frame on when my car would be ready. To my surprise, it was completed within the same day by "mid-day" and ended charging me $900 less than what dealership was charging me. For anyone reading this review, I would strongly recommend M&N Automotive to service/repair your car. From this point, they will be my go-to for my Subaru Outback.

Bottom line. What should have been $345 ended up costing me almost $900…read more They messed up and didn't take responsibility of their mistake. Got Ripped Off

Jeff's Auto Repair

(44 reviews)

Highly recommend! Wonderful staff and service. I needed my battery installed and everywhere else…read morewas giving me a hard time because I have a Ford Escape and some parts would need to be taken off to put new battery. They took me in immediately and also gave me a discount. Thank you so much!! I'll definitely be coming back.

I went to have my speedometer visible again. After Daylight savings when I changed my clock, I no…read morelonger was able to see my speed. I tried some things on line with no success. Then I took it to Jeff. He took care of the problem in less than 10 mins. I asked to the bill, but he stated no charge. Others have stated the same. This is the second time I had Jeff worked on my car. Can't say enough about his honesty and knowledge able service. He deserves all the accolades shared. Walter S.

Jeff's Automobile Repair Service

4.9

(182 reviews)

Absolutely fantastic knowledge and expertise from Jeff! Honest and fast. I'll definitely be…read morebringing my car back here for all future repairs. Highly recommended!

I went to Jeff for a break check up and not only was he knowledgeable in his craft but he was also…read morevery nice and provided helpful advice to me to resolve my issue. Highly recommend.

Mobile mechanic

4.5

(120 reviews)

Wilfredo is a great mechanic he's knowledgeable and easy to work with. I needed to fix my starter…read moreand he presented me with three options depending on my budget. He showed me a good brand where I could get good parts that are reliable for the future and he showed me why my starter wasn't working and tested my battery and alternator. Overall, excellent experience if you're in the area hit him up!

My engine light suddenly came on a few days ago and then the engine started to make a funny noise…read more Due to a combination of a crazy schedule and having been frustrated with my most recent experiences with local dealerships, I decided to try out Mobile Mechanic. It's one of the best decisions I have made this year. Will was able to come out with a day or so and run a diagnostics check, quickly locating the issue and showing me the results. He explained to me what the issue was, discussed options, gave me a full quote and a price - highly competitive. With me agreeing to what needed to be done, he ordered the part (Saturday) and came back the next day (Sunday) to install it. Incredibly helpful and so polite, he showed me the new part, walked me through what he was going to do and afterward even showed me the part he removed and explained the wear and why it was actually perfect timing. Within hours I was up and running again, good as new. I have NEVER had service like this from a dealership in all my years of being a car owner and driver (and that's several decades). Will also flagged other things that I needed to be aware of (including needing an oil change - which I will be getting him to come and do) but at no point pushed for me to do them there and then - zero pressure, just guidance. He repeatedly asked if I had any questions and was keen for me to understand what was happening and why - superb! He even cleared up the work area after he'd finished. Flawless. Aside from the convenience and Will just being an incredibly nice guy, his attention to detail and service are second to none. Friendly and knowledgable, he works hard to make sure you understand what he's doing, and is professional and polite at every step along the way. Will clearly cares and takes great pride in what he does. He's the only person I will be going to for my automotive service needs from now on. Highly recommended.

Dr. Wheel Mobile Repair - Los Angeles

(636 reviews)

Dr. Wheel is the real deal. I'm really particular about my cars so I vet who works on our family's…read morefleet and I'm very discriminating about I go back to for work. I look for service, responsiveness, and most of all quality and workmanship. Dr Wheel covers all the bases. I'll be honest, I was a little suspect at first. Their process seemed a little too good to be true. After getting various quotes from a range of others, the price was all over the place from too cheap to extraordinarily expensive. Dr. Wheel is on the lower side of the equation. The other thing, they come to your house. Say what? Got me wondering how solid of a repair we were looking at. Well, once I dug into the process, saw that the work is warranted for a year, I figured I'd give them a shot. First, we had them do two aftermarket wheels which relatively minor damage. The result was pretty incredible. The wheels looked good as new and honestly, I couldn't remember where the blemishes were . Months later the wheels looked great. Today, we got four wheels on my wife's car done, all with curb rash to a varying degree and the result was great. The challenge today wasn't the damage, it actually wasn't super complex or extensive. It was the color. From the factory, the color is pretty unique, but the Dr. Wheel team got it pretty much exactly. A special shout out to Jonathan, who came out to our house twice and did a great job. Friendly, professional, thorough, and just an all around solid dude. Not that I hope to get more curb rash on any of our wheels (nor do I wish that for you!), but if we do, we will definitely go back to them. We've already referred them to a few neighbors.

I let the wife drive my truck last week and she ended up "curbing" my custom wheels. Luckily, she…read moreknew of Dr Wheel, (she used them twice prior for her Camry) needless to say I ended up needing their service. I left a deposit and made the appointment. Jonathan showed up promptly and got work immediately on my rim. His work and skills are impeccable. It only took him roughly about 20-25 minutes to leave my wheel looking "Good as new" for less than the cost of a new wheel. I definitely recommend Dr Wheel for your curb/parking mishaps. Hopefully I won't need their services again but if ever my wheels get damaged, I'll gladly use Dr Wheel again! Thank you Jonathan for the fast, friendly and incredible service.

Izzy Mufflers and Brakes

(195 reviews)

Great communication and fast responses…read more Great communication and fast responses. Great super fast service and really nice.

Honest work, fast turnaround, and real craftsmanship After…read moremy catalytic converter was stolen from my 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, I brought my car to Izzy Mufflers and Brakes and couldn't be happier with the result. This is a father-and-son-owned shop, and you can tell they take pride in doing things the right way. The photos I've posted show the old exhaust parts that were cut and removed, the replacement components, and the finished install underneath the vehicle. Everything was fitted cleanly and solidly--no shortcuts, no sloppy work. They replaced my muffler and repaired the damaged section from the theft in just a little over an hour, which honestly exceeded my expectations. The car sounds right, drives smoothly, and feels properly repaired--not patched together. What I appreciated most was their honesty and efficiency. They explained what needed to be done, got straight to work, and delivered exactly what they promised. In a time when catalytic converter theft is unfortunately common, it's a relief to find a shop you can trust. If you're dealing with exhaust damage or catalytic theft, I highly recommend Izzy Mufflers and Brakes. Solid workmanship, fair pricing, and genuinely good people.

Speedway Tire and Service

(79 reviews)

My Tacoma which I've had since it was new 18 years ago started making some weird noise that I…read morecouldn't figure out what it was from. I took it in to a place AAA recommended in downtown LA and explain the issue. They told me I needed a new timing chain along with a whole bunch of other stuff and quotes me $4800 for it. This was preceded with a lot of scare tactics on what will happen if I don't have the work done, which came across as very used car salesman-ish. When I ran the quote through ChatGPT I was told they were charging me dealership pricing for an independent mechanic for that type of work in LA. So I brought the truck here to Speedway where I had Minor worked done before and had a good experience. They told me my bearings need to be replaced and did the work for lesson than a quarter of the price I was quoted at the other mechanic. Work was finished in a day and the truck has been running perfectly since then. Had I spent to 4800 at the place it wouldn't have even resolved the issue, which means I would've had to come out of the pocket even more after the initial work was done. Obviously a truck of this age is gonna have some problems and when they inevitably happen again I will be back here at Speedway to take care of them. Highly recommend this place for integrity, quality, efficiency and fair pricing.

I had a slowly leaking tire for a couple of weeks, and had to face the fact that it was probably a…read morenail or something worse. I called Speedway Tire & Service to see if they were able to see me on a saturday afternoon, and they told me to swing by. Fred helped me out - he was very friendly and non-intimidating (great for a gal going to an auto shop by herself!) He explained that Tesla tires have some foam, so patching the tire for the nail he found would be $50. It was nice he took the time to explain why it was a certain cost, def appreciated. They have a really nice waiting area with seating + strong AC (it was a hot summer day in LA), I was really impressed. Paid by cash because there's a small fee for credit card. 100% recommend this spot - friendly and service was quick. I was in and out fasttt!

The Toy Shop of Cypress - Toyota Specialists

4.9

(207 reviews)

I had a great experience with Toy Shop of CypressI brought in my Lexus and they did an excellent…read morejob from start to finish. They were professional, honest, and took the time to clearly explain the issue and what needed to be done. The work was completed efficiently, It's hard to find a shop that combines quality workmanship with great customer service, but they really delivered on both. I truly appreciate the care and attention they put into my vehicle. I would absolutely recommend them and will be returning for any future repairs.

Just got off the phone asking for a quote on a couple of items I thought I needed for my recently…read morepurchased used Sienna - oil change and transmission service. The gentleman on the phone said the transmission fluid is for life unless I'm towing or carrying heavy loads. When I questioned why I see that it's recommended online he says that dealers will recommend this service all day but if you check the Toyota maintenance manual it says you don't need it. Man! I haven't even been to this shop yet and I'm already getting a good feeling about this place. It's a bit more expensive for an oil change than other places that have quoted me, but I like that they use factory parts including Toyota oil filters. I'll update this review once I get the car in for my first visit. Stay tuned.... 6/29/26 - Brought my Sienna in for an oil change + complimentary 30-point inspection (since it was my first time there). Jared took the van for a spin, brought it back and lifted it up. They found a little oil seepage coming out of the transfer case. I let them know that I did see a transfer case drain/fill on the CarFax report before I bought it. Jared thinks they just didn't torque it properly so they were going to retorque and clean up around the area and keep an eye on it. Worst case scenario, they would need to order a new drain plug gasket and I'd have to come back to get it replaced. Thankfully, the drain plug just needed to get tightened. I was in and out in almost exactly an hour just as Robert promised. Thanks The Toy Shop team!! Pro Tip: they are booked out at least a week in advanced so make your appointment ASAP!

World Famous 4x4

(511 reviews)

I went to World Famous 4x4 to have Rock Slide Engineering step sliders installed on my Jeep because…read moremy wife was complaining she couldn't get in and out easily. (Wait until i move up to 40s!!!) I'm glad I called these guys. They helped me choose the right sliders, I ordered them, brought them in, and the installation was fantastic. Everyone was super nice, and we spent some time talking about future upgrades for the Jeep. They gave me some great recommendations, and I'll definitely be back soon. Big fan of World Famous 4x4!

Had an awesome experience with World Famous. Henrik was super helpful when it came to helping me…read morefigure out exactly the parts and specs I wanted for my lift, and they got the work done really quick. Will definitely go back to them whenever I'm ready to get more work done.

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Elvie G.

10 years ago

I had a great experience at PMC Auto Repair. I have to agree with most of the other reviewers that the guys there are honest and never attempt to convince you that you need something done when you actually don't. I wanted them to do a complete check on a vehicle that wasn't driven in 7-8 months and was parked outdoors during one of the harshest winters in recent times and the only thing they recommended was a basic oil change (they also checked all the fluids, tire pressure, suspension, brakes etc.). Will definitely go back if I need anything done in the future. read more

Duane C.

11 years ago

Pablo is the man. Finally an honest mechanic, I know sounds hard to believe but I found one. Called in, was there in 15 minutes, had me done in less than an hour for front and back brakes. Very good customer service and excellent work. Make sure you see Pablo, there is a reason he has 5 stars. read more

James M.

15 years ago

You will not get the runaround, sold unnecessary products or services.. Prices are reasonable. I've been taking my cars here since my very first car just out of high school. My entire family has their cars serviced here and we've extended this to include our friends. read more

Valerie W.

7 years ago

Love, love, love these guys. HONEST and very reasonably priced.

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