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    RC Hi-Tech

    4.6 (74 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - RC Hi-Tech

    Check engine light

    Engine oil light diagnosis

    Auto general diagnosis

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    Auto noise diagnosis

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

    Auto no-start diagnosis

    Auto vibration diagnosis

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto pre-purchase inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Oil changes

    Auto repairs

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto exhaust repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Smog check

    Transmission leak inspection

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    Rolo the Dog
    Hannah S.

    Quick service for a SMOG and an oil change. Friendly and fair price. They also have a couple of extremely friendly dogs to keep me company while I waited.

    Johnny E.

    The guys here are cool with recommending what's really needed for your car they also give you a pretty fair price for the work. Keep in mind also they may look busy with a lot of cars but some how they are able to get me out pretty quickly. No matter how small the job is they will prioritize you thanks fellas.

    Christ K.

    I really don't want to write this but I need to warn you guys. I came for something on the inside of my car and left with a problem on the outside! I went to this place on a Saturday out of convenience because I didn't want to drive to my trusted mechanic who was far away from Long Beach. I came for a smog check and also had my engine light on. Jonathan, ran an assessment using a device to determine what error codes the car had. He immediately suggested I replace the oxygen sensor. I agreed and asked if I could leave my car and that I would pick it up a few days later when the parts and repair was completed. The pickup was scheduled for Wednesday. I get a voicemail on Monday (a few days later) asking me to pick up my car because the repair was done. I paid about 180.00 and left with my car because I still had to drive it 60 miles before I did my smog test. I pulled over my car in an empty parking lot about a mile later to try to enter a food market. The store was closed so I walked to my car and saw damage to the right rear side of my bumper. I called Jonathan and let him tell the story without telling him what I saw. He said he forgot to tell me that two crackheads had a fight in his business and fell on my car. He even knew what side they fell on. He admitted it happed in his lot but said that it's not on the business. He even suggested that it may not have even happened at that shop but still admitted seeing them fall on the car. If you create an order and take someone's car, you are fully responsible!!! Long story short I end up going to my mechanic who was far away and he tells me that replacing that part was unnecessary and that a better assessment should have been done. If y'all like to get shafted then go ahead. I'm a reasonable person but y'all got it twisted if you think this place is legit. If anything, they need to open a criminal investigation on this place. It's a trip because all these good reviews had me coming here all positive.

    RC. HI-TECH Automotive Service & SMOG CHECK
    K. M.

    In-Out 5-10mins:) for Smog Test! Plus honored Yelp 5% off! I would go here for anything... Jonathan is EXCELLENT!! HONEST, KIND, & PROFESSIONAL! Won't try to sell u something U don't need!

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    Great shop. Kept us updated on vehicle's progress. Delivered as promised. We had other issues with car and those got fixed also.

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    3 years ago

    Jonathan was great! He took me in last minute for a smog check. Greatly appreciate him and this business! Quick and efficient.

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    2 years ago

    Called to ask about price they said $50 when I get there they charged me $60 no need to lie about your price

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    2 years ago

    Great place. Very patient and kind. Great work. Average price, waiting area and safe from street.

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    5 years ago

    Exceptional customer service from Jonathan! Great prices, and fast efficient service.

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    At 37 this is the only shop I've ever trusted. If I move outta Long Beach I'll drive my car back here.

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    Good mechanic and business from father to son. I've been coming for my car smock check for almost 20 years.

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    Ratha and his son Jonathan are great and always a positive experience there with my smog checks, oil change, brakes, and rotors.

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    Used Yelp's business finder to get a few quotes for my two non-working low beam headlights, and…read morethis shop stood out right away. They responded quickly, were courteous, and didn't try to tack on a diagnostic fee just to take a look. When I dropped off the car, the technician walked me through their process, starting with the bulbs before moving into any potential electrical issues (which I really appreciated.) It ended up being the simplest fix: both bulbs were burned out. They had everything replaced within a few hours. Fair pricing, clear communication, and no upselling. I'll definitely be back for future repairs. Side note- they have the cutest shop kitten. ‍

    I had been here once before and had a great experience, so when my car's AT light went on…read moreunexpectedly one night I called them first thing the next morning to see if they could get it in. They said they could and gave me a timeline for working on the vehicle that matched my needs. While I appreciate them getting me in on short notice, they consistently over-promised and under-delivered on when they would be able to work on my vehicle. They were able to diagnose a couple of leaks that they thought were the problem and sent me photos to show me what they were looking at. In the past when I've left my car at this shop for work they sent over a detailed estimate before starting the work, but this time I only received the verbal estimate over the phone. I drive an old car, which isn't worth much, and I did let the person know that I wasn't interested in investing more in repairs than the vehicle is worth. As it was, the two leaks were just over $1K to fix, and I OK'd the work to begin. After fixing the first two leaks, they then came back and told me there was a third leak, which would require a more major repair to the transmission and they would have to have their transmission person (who wasn't there that weekend) send me an estimate the next day. While I understand that it's plausible that the third leak wasn't something they could have originally diagnosed, it felt a bit weird that the photo they used to show me the leak was one of the original photos they had sent before starting any work. If the leak was visible in that photo, I'm unclear why they couldn't have diagnosed it earlier. The added cost of this additional repair definitely tips the scales of worth-it/not-worth-it to repair vs replace this car, so I wish I had had all the information before deciding to make the initial repairs. Unfortunately, despite stabilizing the ATF level, fixing the leaks did not resolve the transmission issue. On a smaller scale, they didn't check or top up the tire pressure, which most mechanics I've gone to have done as a courtesy when working on my vehicle. The day after I picked up my car the tire pressure light went on, and when I checked my tires all four of them had low pressure. It's a small thing, but especially when dealing with expensive mechanical items like cars, the small things matter a lot in creating a sense of security and trust with your mechanic. They did mention that they were under new management since the last time I had been in, which may account for the different experiences.

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    Carlos and the crew are THE BEST! I have been bringing my car here since he took over from Burton,…read moreand I always know he is going to do his best to give me a fair price AND fix the problem. I recommend Elite to everyone I know.

    I would avoid these guys like the plague. Came for repairs twice and left with new issues both…read moretimes. The second time, they would not even look at my car unless I agreed to pay them $150 diagnostic fee just to look at the new issues. While I'm arguing with them about their refusal to stand behind their work, another guy brings in his car with 3 new issues he had immediately after his service with them. I just want a mechanic that fixes what I ask them to fix without creating new problems. First time, came for AC repair, oil change, and to fix the rear brake lights. After paying $1,200, I pick up the car and the AC still doesn't work and I've got scratches on the trunk lid, probably from the car wash they took it to. The woman that runs the office insisted that I never asked them to fix the AC instead of realizing that the owner forgot to write down that I wanted the AC fixed. I still have no idea what they fixed for $1,200. I brought it back for the AC work and they buffed out the scratches. Good. But after I picked it up, I started hearing rattling when I accelerated. And later, I realized that the passenger door would only work manually. So, I brought it back to them and they refused to look at these new issues unless I agreed to pay them $150 inspection fee if the event that they decide that they didn't cause the problem. And they could decide that arbitrarily. If a mechanic won't look at your new, after service issues without payment, find another garage.

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