Ray is trustworthy, efficient and accountable which are the most valuable qualities one can possess as a mechanic. As a woman who doesn't know much about cars finding a mechanic is an uncomfortable experience, but I'm very glad to have been recommended Ray. Their team was able to diagnose, fix and return my car to me in under a week. According to my research I paid about market price for the repair so it's no great discount but the turnaround time was important to me seeing as some local repair shops have restricted hours of operation. read more

Been a customer for a while, moved there when the smog guy left the Chevron station and went to Ray's, well the smog guy isn't there anymore, but "Ray" is. Some dash lights came on and it was time to see "Ray". He had the car for 24 hours and had it seem to be running fine. Took it for a spin today and it was riding fine, let's cross our fingers no additional problems rear their ugly head. An additional bonus, I found a wallet in my car, but alas, it was the mechanics and it was reunited with him. I have more trust with these guys than other's I have dealt with over the decades. An added plus, the serpentine belt we paid two or three times to fix over a year or two ago,!is silent for now! We'll wait and see how long that lasts. read more

I value the honesty, quality of workmanship, thorough explanations of what is needed in repairs, and their understanding and kind treatment of me. read more

I called Ray's yesterday and inquired about the cost of a smog check. They said $65 and didn't ask what type of car I had. They said they open at 8:30, so after checking another local shop (that asked me what type of car and proceeded to tell me $75 for an SUV), I decided to stick with Ray's. They were efficient, courteous, and friendly. I was driving away very quickly (maybe in 15-20 minutes). I met Ray, the owner, and thanked him! I gladly recommend this shop for your smog check! read more

These guys are great ! Came for a smog check since my mechanic doesn't do them. They were able to do it quickly on the spot even though they clearly had a lot of cars they were working on. Everyone was funny and sweet and they have a nice little sun umbrella and chairs set up on the sidewalk while you wait- so thoughtful. Anyway I like my mechanic but I'm thinking I'll probably switch over to them for everything. read more

This is a great family business worth supporting! Ray and his son Shane are professional, kind, and make this stuff easy. I feel confident in their work. Fair pricing, no fluff, no fuss, just good trustworthy mechanics. read more

Outstanding customer service. Came in on a Saturday . John was very helpful and took his time to diagnose my car. Also ray was very helpful. John even dropped us off while we wait to get car diagnose . read more

Spoke with Ray on Wed about getting another tune up as he'd done for my same car before without issue. He said to bring it in Fri at 9am, so I scheduled the day off and brought it in. He pretended like he did not remember and said he did not have time to look at it. He was rude and seemed discriminating towards me. Beware! read more

Very honest and straightforward auto shop in Eaglerock! Ray and John specifically had me back up and running in less than 20 minutes at a very fair price. I had an issue with car battery . All the shops I called didn't want to do it because of course they want to sell you a battery (with markup) along with the service and I had already purchased the battery somewhere else. Could not recommend them more highly and if I lived closer they would be my go-to mechanic. read more

I have been going to Ray's for 4-5 years now. Always does a great job diagnosing and getting the needed work done. Highly recommended, they do Smog checks too! read more

I've taken my Honda Fit a few times to Ray's for some basic repairs as well as a smog check. They are honest, courteous and professional.

Ray has always been fair with pricing, super helpful, friendly and easy to work with! I really appreciate his customer care and personable way with people. read more

Rays is great I've know him for a while. My BMW unfortunately had seen it's better days but Ray was able to do good things on it while it lasted read more

I needed a smog test done on the soon-to-be-daughters ancient Volvo. We chatted about the car, which he knew pretty well for a not very common model and year. He called me when there was an opening and I was in and out in under 20 minutes. He's knowledgeable, open and cheap, always the best combination for a car guy :) read more

Best service for smog check I've experienced! They make it really easy for you especially during these COVID times. Basically dropped off my car in the front and sat in their patio style shaded tables. Highly recommend! read more

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If you're looking for a friendly and good car repair and smog check don't go to far. This best place you go if live by Glendale or eagle rock area.. it highly recommended read more

This place have the worst customer service ask about a battery they were very rude I will never take my car here

In June 2021, I purchased a used car that unfortunately had more issues than I had been told. The first was that it couldn't pass a smog inspection which was needed to transfer ownership. My regular mechanic told me he doesn't do that type of work and recommended Ray's Auto Repair. Ray kept the vehicle for a week. I called intermittently to obtain status of what he had found. When I spoke to him at the start of July, he informed m the car needed sensors, a water pump and at my request, inspected the air conditioner and concluded there was no Freon. I also advised him that the car did not drive smoothing and asked if he could inspect the tires and struts. I asked if he could perform a smog check since I did not want to have to take the vehicle elsewhere for yet another inspection. And I advised him that the interior of the car smelled like coolant. On July 10, 2021, I contacted Ray and was told the vehicle was ready to be picked up. I was elated but on my way home realized the vehicle was still not running smoothly and though Freon had been added the air was still not cold. Also, the interior of the vehicle continued to smell like coolant. However, I was elated that the sensors were repaired and that the vehicle had passed the required smog test. Ray also said there were no leaks to explain the smell of engine coolant. While returning home on July 10th, I realized the vehicle made a loud grinding noise when I changed gears. The interior of the vehicle continued to smell like Freon. I returned to Rays a few days later and asked if he could again check the tires and struts as the car was not driving smoothly and I informed him about the grinding sound. I also asked that he check the front driver side door because the electric window was non-operational. I periodically called to obtain status of the repairs. On one of the days I called, Ray said that the vehicle "might" need a new transmission the cost of which is $3,000. He asked that I leave it with him and allow him time to check everything on my list. On July 24, 2021, Ray called and said the vehicle was ready. When I arrived at the shop he informed me that he replaced the window regulator and that the window was now functional. He explained it needed a new regulator. He also said the vehicle did not need a new transmission. He explained that he removed the transmission oil plan and replaced a gasket, filter, and fluid fill system with ATF fluid and test drove it. He informed me that the car was running "great." I picked up the vehicle and discovered it was not running smoothly and the interior still had that lingering pungent smell of coolant. The driver side window also stalled when I lowered it and stalled when I closed it. Clearly, it was not a job well done. But the worse was still to come. I got on the freeway to drive from Eagle Rock to Pasadena and when I stepped on the gas peddle, the vehicle actually slowed down and sputtered. A yellow warning light came on the dashboard. I was forced to change lanes and was almost struck by a large truck until I drove off. Once on the streets the car drove moderately better except when I tried to accelerate speed. Fortunately, the drive was downhill and Ray's shop was only a few blocks away. Ray was surprised to see me and asked me to wait while he inspected the vehicle. While he inspected the vehicle, a man drove drove up in a Honda. He walked over to one of the mechanics and showed them an invoice and advised them that he was again experiencing issues with his car. . After concluding his inspection, Ray asked that I return it to him on another day adding that he needed to check the "governor." Due to the yellow warning light, he asked me to allow the vehicle to cool and then drive it home. Based on the amount of time the vehicle had remained at Ray's shop and due to the subpar quality of the work, coupled by the man who I observed returning his vehicle to the shop, I decided to find another mechanic. I found another mechanic who inspected the vehicle and concluded it needed a transmission which would cost $1500 or 50% less than what Ray would charge. He discovered coolant leaking into the cab. He also said I needed all new tires because the tires that were on the vehicle were all cracked and it would be dangerous to continue driving these. The mechanic also noticed that the rear lights were not equally bright and that the left hand signal light was not working. The repairs were performed and the vehicle has with exception of the air conditioning which remains weak, had no further issues. Ray is a very nice and polite man as are his employees but the quality of service is so ship shod I could never recommend him to anyone. He is truly a disappointment. read more

Do yourself a favor and take your car anywhere else. This mechanic doesn't know anything about cars. Not only did he start my car with no cooling system attached. But he then said my head gasket was blown and was misfiring and that I brought it in like that. Definitely not the truth because I had it running a few days before. So I took my van into Jack's Auto Repair and even he told me this mechanic doesn't know anything about what he was saying let alone cars. Ray's dipshit mechanic was him a charge me $2800+ to fix his fuck up. Jack's did it for $500. Take your car there to a mechanic that actually know what he's talking about. Unless you like paying more for shoddy work. read more

We've been coming to Ray's for quite a while now and they now do smog checks. Ray is always friendly and Giancarlo who use to do smog checks at the mobile station is now here. They're great. read more

Ray is one of our go to mechanics here in eagle rock. Always a straight forward no nonsense experience. Quality work with honest prices. His team has help fix everything from our Tesla to our RV. read more

When I first bought my 1987 Camry over 2 years ago, it felt as though I'd only just bought the car and was already running into problems. Ray and his team were great and helping meet my immediate needs, if they can fix it, they will, if they can't they'll tell you straight. Would recommend checking them out if your looking for a team that will help you keep your beloved car on the road! read more

Been coming to this Auto Repair Shop for twenty odd years. Integrity is the word I would use to describe Rays Auto. Always fair, very knowledgeable . Wish their was Ray in the OC that I could take my vehicles too. Can't go wrong bringing your vehicles to this establishment. read more

I found Ray's thanks to John at C&G Smog and I'll never get my cars worked on anywhere else. Ray is old school. He will work on, and repair, anything. And he will work out a fair price as well. I had been going to dealer service centers for a while and had gotten sick of the "do you want fries with that" upselling they all work customers with these days. Ray will tell you what you need and he won't sell you what you don't need. He is honest, fair, and good. Period. read more

I highly recommend Ray, he is very knowledgeable mechanic and smart guy, knows what he's doing doesn't waste your money and time and on the top of it he is very honest mechanic. Ray is been in this business more than 45 years. Try them out and you will never regret. read more

Everyone knows it's tough to find a good and honest mechanic. Ray came recommended to me by a trusted friend. The bushings on the lower control arms collapsed after just sixty thousand miles. In the process I also discovered a nasty oil leak. None of which was expected by me for a vehicle with such a low odometer reading. Obviously going to the dealer would be ridiculously expensive. That's where Ray comes in. Excellent work done at a fair price. He's my go to guy from here on out. His knowledge is vast. His skills are superior. I cannot sing his praises enough. All the work I needed was done for less than the cost of just one of the repairs at the dealer. Moreover, I dropped the car off Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving) and EVERYTHING was completed by Saturday afternoon. Ray is a man of great integrity. I truly appreciate him. If you need an honest and well skilled mechanic, this is place to go. read more

I first brought my main car to Ray's and had an oil change and breaks done. I thought the job was fine, nothing special, but they seemed honest and reasonably priced. So naturally, when I needed work done in our second vehicle I brought that to Ray's as well. Big mistake!!! Our vehicle needed some minor work that my partner couldn't do because he had back surgery. We had our car towed to the mechanic and they told us what should have been an easy fix was now going to cost us over 3k...what?!?! Turns out they started the car without the hoses attached when we said not to do that. They also made claims the car was damaged when it got there which is 100% not true. We ended up getting it towed to another mechanic who was able to do the work we originally needed for under a few hundred bucks and it turned out the mechanical fixes Ray's claimed happened, never actually happened. So you see, they completely lied about damages that never happened to our car just so they could squeeze us for over 3k. These guys are crooks and not to be trusted. read more

The best car service ever. My husband and I bring our cars here, and we always have a great experience. They've always done an excellent job in our cars and other services like smog check at a good price while providing quality work. Ray and his crew are knowledgeable and honest mechanics, and we're always confident in their work. John is one of the kindest and helpful guys! read more

These guys are the best. They are the most honest mechanics I've ever been to. Very transparent about what needs to be done and what doesn't. They also are very polite and friendly-- they won't talk down to you if you're a woman (which is far too common). I was prepared to leave my car for a few days, but they got the job done in just one day. I'd recommend these guys to everyone. Thank you! read more

My family and I have been taking our cars to Rays for the last 25 years and have yet to be disappointed! The owner is the most upright honest mechanic you'll ever meet that is so knowledgeable about cars, its unbelievable! Heres a quick story about how good this guy is: Back in the 90's my family was looking to get my sister a car and found a used mustang. They took it to Rays so he can inspect it and see if there is anything wrong. He told us that the car is ok for very temporary use, but in about 2-3 years its going to break down. We were like - really?! This guy is predicting 2-3 years from now??? lol WELL, he was spot on!!! Literally two and a half years later the car went down the drain! It was one mechanical issue after the next after the next. It was so ridiculous. Lets just say we were regretting not listening to his advise. The owner of this place is awesome! For stupid little things here and there (oil change, etc) I might take my car to a mechanic that's near my house. For legit work though, I will bring all my cars to Ray's. Honestly, there is NO ONE in LA I trust as much as this place with my cars!! read more

He is probably the best mechanic in Southern California. He is straight up. He usually doesn't charge you anything to try to diagnose the problem. And he always fixes the car the first time around. My family has been going to him for over 20 years and even when I occasionally try to shop around, ray is always 30 to 40 percent cheaper than any other mechanic. He only uses original parts in the car and still comes in that cheap. The guy has more certifications and awards all over his wall than I have seen anywhere else. Every time I recommend a friend to ray, they leave extremely happy with the service and phenomenally happy with the price they got for that service. read more

Been going to Ray's auto In Eaglerock for about 12 years and multiple vehicles, He has never let Me down and always gives great customer service and fair pricing. Even thou there are mechanics shops closer to where I live I trust his diagnostics and value his honesty! Thank You Ray and Staff (Raffi)! read more

I came over with my buddy who was getting his car fixed just the other day and the first thing you noticed before you step into the lot is all the cars. Ray of Ray's Auto Repair maybe a tetris champion because managed to cover every square footage of his repair shop. I have been here before with other family members and they have relied on him and his crew to get some the trickiest work to be taken care of. So far, he's done a job well done. Word of advice "patience is a virtue" and sure holds true here. Your car might not be next in line but know that it will be eventually. He does a reliable job and easy to talk too, no hint of arrogance or gruff like one of those mechanics who work for a well known but should go unnamed auto repair shops read more

My brakes needed work so I took my car into Ray's this week. The job was done and done well. Additionally, my car had been making this really annoying sound for about a year. I had taken it into several places including the dealership and whereas they tweaked it and the car showed some improvement, it would just go back to making that sound. Well, Ray's took care of it. The work that needed to be done was not cheap, yet the price was fair (especially considering what other places wanted to charge) and now I do not have to go into denial by cranking up the radio in my car to not hear that sound. Ray is very personable, and I personally think that they have genius magical mechanics there. Kudos!!! Only one thing, please post a picture for your business.. read more

Ray's auto never disappoints. I've been a customer for over 20 years and the service is incredible. Very reasonable pricing and they make sure you are completely satisfied. They don't oversell you on services your car doesn't need like some other places. read more

Integrity and expertise are not words that come to mind with auto repair. This little shop is that rare jewel; that's why it's always packed with customers. Ray's has an excellent reputation for good work, honesty and fairness, built over many years. He and his team are polite, hard-working and kind. Problems are solved at reasonable rates; they'll get you back on the road without drama or regret. read more

Huge thanks to Ray for helping me out back in October. I was house sitting in the area and my breaks were totally shot. Ray was responsive, attentive and patient with all my questions. He explained what he thought needed to happen with my car but didn't make me feel pressured to choose his shop. He was thorough and helped catch a potentially dangerous problem with my timing belt. Again, he answered all my questions and left it up to me whether I wanted to proceed or go somewhere else. I had my break pads and rotors replaced as well as my serpentine belt tensioner and the idler pulley. Car ran like a dream after that. read more

Based on its great Yelp reviews I tried Ray's and was very happy. From the initial phone call, to the greeting and attention I received when I brought in my car, to the follow-up communication about my car, until I picked it up again, everything was done with politeness and professionalism. Ray even pulled my car onto the street for me. The cost was very fair and all problems were fixed. I initially (and foolishly) brought my car to the dealer and they wanted to charge $600 just to look at 3 simple problems. That's when I decided to go to Ray and what a great decision that was. read more

Ray and everyone at his shop are great! Very nice and professional AND they fixed my car quickly. The price was great, and the service was great - I recommend taking your car to him. read more

To do a smog here on a older vehicle, this is the place to go. Make sure you changed the oil, filters and fresh fuel. They make sure you pass. read more