I would like to take a moment to truly thank Keith for his hard work and dedication to fixing my…read morecar. He went above and beyond all my expectations, truly a great mechanic. Had a super mysterious clunking when driving over bumps & dips due to previous mechanic mistakes, and he took some of his personal time to come with me and to hear it for himself. They priced very fairly and had an incredible turnaround time, typically done within the same day. Thank you Keith for all that you do, I will be back because of you for the foreseeable future. PS: Keith, the sound is completely gone. Again, thank you.

Amazing honest auto shop that doesn't not try to upsell you. They told me about an issue my car is…read morehaving and were upfront that it's not a fire now but could become an issue later. Yet they did not try to pressure me into fixing it, but rather told me in a more of an off hand, oh hey by the way kind of heads up. I appreciated their honesty and the price is not a rip off either. The only downside is that they don't take appointments so it's a first come first serve situation and I had to come in on a PTO day since I want to make sure it got taken care of that day.

I believe that was the supervisor who assisted me. His pretty ,good in communication and knowledge…read more his recommend things, but he said that could wait when I get back home. Service is pretty fast which amazing.

If I could rate then NEGATIVE 0!!!! I would definitely would, date of service 01/30/2026…read more Supposedly Service Performed by: Vishaant S Zedfred C One the red flags where it says service checklist was done it stated I declined windshield cleaned, I was never asked. I came in for a simple oil change ! In order to do my oil change, they need to Lift up the hood , tell me how the " fudge" they miss that battery acid spilling!!!!!! Now this if going to cost me thousands of dollars to repair! Worst place to get any service here! Stay away, it's a bunch of kids playing mechanic.

Don Auto Center; great for smog checks and oil changes. Professional and reasonable prices…read more Highly recommended ! Ask for Jason and Bee!

Good service honest people. I went to get my smog done and the computer didn't reset yet. No…read morecharge. I think another place would have charged me

With the change in management you're looking at Jiffy Lub prices. I was told the rate had gone up a…read morelittle bit over 30% is excessive. Not to mention the constant upselling pressure. What is this tactic of pulling out the cabin air filter and presenting it to you in front of other customers as if to shame you into buying their high markup filter. At least take no for an answer the first 3 times.

Always a pleasant experience. Ownership has changed but still a great value and honesty.read more

Sincerely the best and most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You'll never be taken advantage…read moreof here. Their prices are so fair that I genuinely feel like they undercharge and wouldn't at all mind paying more. I first came here after the Toyota dealership told me my timing belt cover was leaking oil and wanted to charge me thousands of dollars. Lol. Came here for a second opinion and was reassured I'll be just fine, just top up oil every now and then. Been coming here ever since for every 5,000 mile maintenance! And to replace my spark plugs! I told my sister to bring her car here too for maintenance. This past weekend, her boyfriend's dad checked her oil level with the dipstick and said the oil was really low. She came back here to double check and turns out he was mistaken; she was totally fine. Truly wonderful people that you can trust without question. Very grateful for all they have done to help us. (:

Came here 2x on seperate occasions. 1st tim my wife's 2015 Kia Optima SXL blew its turbo. I had to…read moretow the car here after hours but Charlie was more than willing to accommodate. Charlie not only took care of repairs in a timely manner but was very communicative through the process. He also showed me the old parts and didn't charge me an arm and a leg. 2nd time I decided to use this shop on my other car with a bad ac compressor. Once again Charlie delivered another good job. The shop is a little farther away from my home in West Covina but the results were worth it.

Quick and Efficient. They were all very nice and was…read moretransparent about the car details. Of course it is their job to try and tell you what needs to be changed or done to your car, outside of oil change, so be prepared for that. I got my oil change and my coolant done here. Remember to use the coupon for discounts.

Stopped by to get a quick oil change and tire rotation in between the rainy day. The team was so…read morewelcoming and friendly. **** Jackie, Bree, Eric, and Jay made it quick and make sure I was all set for the continued rainy week. Due to the rain, I was the only one there at the time. But there are three bays for car if it gets busy. Don't forget to check the website for coupons :) I will be definitely coming back for my next oil change. Thanks again for the wonderful service and for being so reliable too!!

A Japanese car, truck, van -- needs to be treated with TLC. Most Japanese cars, if you treat them…read moreright with regular maintenance, will give you a long and beautiful life. But the ones serviced at Cal Auto Service don't just live the longest -- they're the happiest. People wonder, "How does your Toyota/Lexus/Subaru/Honda/Acura last so long?" Simple: it was serviced and taken care of by Peter, Brian, and the rest of the team at Cal Auto. This spotless, comfortable shop in Santa Ana, Orange County redefines what a mechanic should be. The owners and employees treat every Japanese car like their own -- doesn't matter the age, the tech, whether it's fully loaded or stripped down. You feel like the world's top surgeons and the world's greatest detectives are working on your car, making sure it leaves better than new. The consistency is the cherry on top. You'd think, "I'm only getting this treatment because it's my first visit." Nope. It's white-glove service every single time. Spotless bathrooms. Water, hot coffee, snacks. A waiting area that's actually comfortable. This place makes the dealership service center -- or any third-party mechanic -- feel out of vogue. Like Latin: a dead language. And there's total transparency. A full, honest explanation of what's working and what's not. This isn't the dentist who tells you your mouth is full of cavities because he wants to drill his way into your wallet when nothing's actually wrong. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is how Cal Auto rolls. They'll give you honest recommendations and an accurate forecast of what your vehicle has ahead of it. And if you just want an oil change and nothing more -- they listen, and that's exactly what you get, with the proper care your car still deserves. And if you're still not sold -- Cal Auto uses only the best OEM parts for your vehicle. They will never, ever bolt on some knockoff third-party Amazon part or rig your car up like Frankenstein's monster just to get it sparking and running. This review is based on 15 visits over four years. I always felt assured that my vehicle and my wife's were in the best hands -- from routine oil changes to actual car emergencies. They never wasted my time, and never wasted theirs. Every question gets a real, thorough answer. I drive 45 minutes from Los Angeles -- a city where mechanics are a dime a dozen -- just to go to Cal Auto. And honestly, anyone in Southern California -- San Diego, Orange County, LA, even up to Santa Barbara -- should be making that drive too. That's the price of admission if you want the holy grail of auto shops. A true diamond in the rough.

CAL Auto Service is hands down the absolute best auto shop in the West. Peter and Bryan have always…read moretaken care of us like family and that's something you just don't find anymore. Honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and always going above and beyond no matter how big or small the job is. You can truly tell they care about their customers and the work they do. We'll are and will continue to be customers for life. Highly recommend CAL Auto Service to anyone looking for quality work and people you can trust.

I had Jose travel to me to do my oil change . He was on time and fully prepared to get straight to…read morework . He work clean and very efficient that it went by super quick . I would highly recommend coming to Jose for work . You get great and simple work for your money .

He came early. Did the job quickly, left no mess, exactly what I needed. Definitely coming back for…read morethe next service.