Record Performance Inc

(135 reviews)

Great service and great people!! Took my work van to get transmission fluid, drain and fill. I was…read morein and out that shop. Definitely bringing my other vehicles over as well

Sam was very helpful. He always answer my calls and is very insightful. Last year I got a…read moretransmission rebuild on a 2011 RAV4. It has been great so decide to get my 2002 Ford Explorer done here. The explorer was jerky only after a cold start so we tried going with a smaller fix before doing a full rebuild. I was quoted around $1k. It took around 5 days before I got my car back. He gave me a warranty of 2 weeks, full credit towards a rebuild, or after 2 weeks for 6 months, it would be $500 credit. The car was driving fine except during traffic so I had to bring it back in to get the full rebuild. It costed around $3k but I paid $2k since I got the $1k credited back. It has been a week, and the car has been fine since then. I recommend Leeco Transmission as they are very honest and kind. Sam was always friendly and does a good job. I believe they have employees here who speak mandarin or korean if needed. They do not have parking here, you just drive your car in.

World Transmission

3.8

(12 reviews)

I dropped my car off at 11:00 AM and picked it up at 3:40 PM. They did zero diagnostic work and…read moresimply repeated back the exact issue I told them upon arrival. When I confronted them about the absolute lack of communication and productivity, the staff member blatantly looked me in the eye and said, "I wasted your time." The sheer dismissiveness and toxic attitude from the staff made it incredibly clear that I was being targeted and treated differently. I heavily felt an undercurrent of discrimination in how they chose to dismiss me, speak down to me, and openly boast about wasting my day-- treatment I highly doubt they would show to other customers. Unprofessional, biased, and toxic environment. Take your vehicle somewhere that respects all of its customers equally.

My truck broke down off the 10 fwy and Hoover and had it towed to my mechanic (Sams Brake Shop) off…read morelive oak and Santa anita. He recommended me to this place. Although they don't have a tow service, Christina was able coordinate towing my truck to this shop where they rebuilt the tranny, transfer case, differentials, and replaced a couple of parts. World transmission is a family owned business with respectful people. David is very knowledgable and knows his craft. He went over the details of how my transmission worked and how to preserve its lifespan given that it's a 4x4. Christina is very professional and stands by her word. After I left I reviewed their work and noticed the dust shield on one my brakes was carving into the rotor. I phoned in and was asked to bring the truck back and within the hour of bringing it in, had the rotor replaced with a new one. Mind you that the differential was used so the dust shield may have been bent to begin with. But the important thing is that they didn't play the blame game. Instead they took responsibility and within the hour having brought in the truck, I was already driving off the lot with a brand new rotor. I am completely satisfied with the work and the amount that I paid for it. Truly worth the price. As Andre (see previous post) put it in his post, this is place has the best prices in town. Their prices are fair for the amount of work that needed to be done. The only downside in my opinion is that they have too much work and they don't open on weekends other than Saturday to return the cars. Thus the need to take time off of work to deal with all this. Overall though I can say that I will continue to service my truck here as well as brining my other 2 cars which may be long over due for some transmission service. Thank you Christina for your friendly smile, firm handshake, and professional services. -KC

North El Monte Automotive

(176 reviews)

I did not use their services because they were honest about not needing brakes at this time…read more They did a thorough inspection and nothing was needed. I will return in the future when I DO need service. Thank you for your honesty.

TLDR: Quick, affordable, and no-frills oil changes. I come here for basic maintenance because it's…read morefast, reasonably priced, and open on Saturdays I come here a few times a year for my oil change because it's always easy and fast. I arrived around 9 AM, waited about 10-15 minutes, and the synthetic oil change for my 2012 Honda Accord took another 20-30 minutes. It cost $50, and they also did a basic brake check during the service. The staff mainly speaks Cantonese with some broken English, but communication is enough for routine services. I also asked for a tire rotation, but they said they didn't have time that day. The shop is a no-frills neighborhood mechanic, nothing fancy, but efficient if your car is already in good shape and you need a quick oil change or basic maintenance. They're open on Saturdays, which makes it convenient when I can't come during the week. If you're looking for a fast, budget-friendly oil change, I'd recommend this place. For more thorough maintenance, diagnostics, or larger repairs, I'd probably choose a different mechanic.

Hye-Tech Auto Repair

4.8

(357 reviews)

Our family's Ford Explorer required a water pump replacement…read more I visited several local auto shops to obtain quotes and was shocked, disappointed, and discouraged at the prices I was being quoted for the work my vehicle required ($5,000-$7,500) Shame on me for not reading Yelp reviews before wasting my time visiting other auto shops. I read the many positive reviews for Hye-Tech Auto Repair and decided to visit them. Upon entering, I was greeted by John (owner) with a friendly, "Welcome, how may I help you?" I explained that my Ford Explorer needed a new water pump and a few other items that other auto shops had advised me would require repair or replacement. While John looked up a few items on the computer to provide me with a quote, he introduced me to his son, Harry, who happened to be in the office. Thirty seconds later, John provided a quote that was $3,500-$4,000 less than the other shops. I could not believe it. John explained that he makes his living and succeeds in his business through repeat customers, and he does not believe in gouging customers for every last penny. He also shared that when he retires, his son Harry will take over the business, and he wants to leave Harry with a solid foundation of loyal repeat customers. It was then that I knew I could trust John and his son Harry. John went on to explain that replacing the water pump on a Ford Explorer was a 10-12 hour job, as it was an internal pump requiring numerous engine parts to be removed to reach it. This was the same thing all the other shops advised me. John suggested that I leave my vehicle, and he would perform a full inspection of the engine and contact me before doing anything to it. I agreed and left my vehicle. The following day, I was contacted by John, who advised me that the water pump did indeed need to be replaced, as it was the source of the constant leaks of the water coolant. I left my vehicle in John's shop for three days. During this time, John or his son, Harry, contacted me numerous times to keep me updated on the progress of my vehicle and also to point out that mechanics had discovered two or three very inexpensive items (under $50.00) which they recommended replacing, which I agreed to have done. All in all, I was and am extremely impressed and satisfied with everything about this shop. I spent much less money to have five different issues repaired on my vehicle at Hye-Tech than what I was quoted to replace my water pump alone by every single shop I visited prior to coming to Hye-Tech. John and Harry are very friendly, honest, and trustworthy. They are also very knowledgeable and experienced, and they offer GREAT customer service and communication. This is my new go-to shop for any issues involving our family vehicles. Thank you, Hye-Tech Auto Repair, for a very positive experience.

I opened a Yelp project to try to get my transmission serviced. The dealership wanted to charge me…read more$1300 for this service. Yelp projects are one of the best things I've ever experienced. It's nice to see you can get quotes at the touch of a button on your phone. This morning, I had time off, so I headed in to get my service done. I did not have an appointment and that did not seem to matter. I arrived first thing in the morning at 8 AM and ask if the service could be done. Harry was an exceptional young man, he took me in with no problems, no questions. He said they could do it this morning. I told him I would have to wait. He had no problem with that either. Prior to bring in the car in this morning, as I said, I used a yelp project and had several people reach out and give me quotes. After looking at all the yelp reviews I decided to give this place a try. I am super happy that I did. This place is a hidden gem, excellence, service, quality, and value for what you receive. There are not very many shops where you could feel comfortable and put your trust in them. As I spent time in the lobby, I was able to see customer service on the phone and customer service entering the facility. Every customer that walked in, seem satisfied and was treated with dignity and respect. I highly recommend this place if you have any automotive questions whatsoever.

Tavo-Matic

(12 reviews)

I had a transmission problem that nobody wanted to tackle. I was in need of a Torque Converter for…read morea VW Bus. I made a lot of phone calls and Tavo Matic was recommended a few times. One call and I was connected to Enrique. A week later I had a Torque converter and I'm on to the next phase of completing my bus. This shop is no nonsense and no is not a word they like to use. Yes, they will help you or help you get what you need. This is the kind of business you want to deal with because they want happy customers and satisfaction is a guarantee. Thank you Tavo Matic.

Excellent service Didn't have to think twice or have doubts…read more Will use their business again when needed

SGV Bimmer

(333 reviews)

Great service and pricing. Clement and Peter took care of my car. Would definitely recommend.read more

It's been two years since I had work done here on my 2020 g20. I had carbon fiber mirror caps,…read morepassenger side mirror motor replaced and front splitter installed here. They charged me $500 for this work. Originally it was $400 but I asked for the front splitter installed and that was another $100. I just felt like I was taking advantage off. To top it off the mirror caps wasn't installed correctly and I had another mechanic fix it. Anyways I found another mechanic that has been working on my car and wife's car that I fully trust. Not a rip off like this place. I didn't want to write this review but it's been nagging the hell out of me for how much I was charged for. He also suggested I should change my oil filter housing at 48k miles with no signs of coolant/oil leakages. Yes these are known to fail but no issues yet and I'm at 60k miles now. He said $1600 for OFH. My current mechanic can do for $1100 OE parts. My current mechanics has 8 lifts and are always busy, so no not some run of the mill shop that is low quality. Hope this helps someone out there. Edit: The owner sent me a fake invoice saying the job was $200. It was not $200. I was charged $500. I paid cash. Very petty man, now I'm super glad I posted this review.

Father & Son Transmission Specialists

(269 reviews)

By far the best experience I have ever had at a repair shop. From the 1st visit and test drive to…read morethe moment vehicle was done Angel was very informative and always kept in contact. Got my vehicle in for a transmission rebuild and it was completed in the time frame given, and techs did a great job. I would definitely recommend Father & Son Transmission to any of my family and friends in the future.

8L90 Started feeling slipping in the transmission, ended up…read morecoming to Angel before it went out. This is only the second time I have ever had a transmission issue on any vehicle. This is basically the 2nd worst thing that could happen to a vehicle IMO The job did take time but I made it work with getting around. Angel and his team did have to do some trouble shooting because this specific transmission requires the valve body to be primed on the bench prior to installation. He rebuilt the entire core and also changed out the engine rear main seal. Now, the transmission feels better than ever. I had to give him a little bit of a hard time about not having Zelle which he ended up getting after. Overall I would say, he really does care about taking care of his customers and will make sure the job is done correctly.

Boston Transmission

(121 reviews)

Took my 2001 Chevy Silverado in for a transmission rebuild. Joe was very thorough with his…read moreinspection and was able to give me a quick turn around on getting me my work truck back as soon as possible. His service also includes a warranty that I can personally vouch that he will honor. Less than a week later I had a minor discrepancy in which I called Joe and he immediately sent over a tow truck which arrived in 30 minutes. Took care of the issue and had my truck back to me the very next day. Thank you again Joe. Your Elite service does not go unnoticed. I definitely recommend Boston Transmission for all your transmission needs. Sincerely Frank the AC Guy (as Joe would call me)

We were referred by our neighbor. Joe was easy to communicate with and transparent with pricing. He…read morereplaced the transmission and made the whole process easy. Would highly recommend!

Tech No 2

4.6

(121 reviews)

Ive been coming to Ben since the Peck Road days at Tech #1…read more his whole team are always helpful and very honest. Theyve worked on every one of my cars since 2011. Before showing up, your best bet is to call. Ben will always let you know if he is busy or give you accurate wait times.

Service requested: oil change.. just a standard over 100k oil change…read more I've done transmission change, clutch replacement, a ton of oil change. I just wish he was closer to home haha. Quality: superb. Can't complain. I trust them with my car. Value: I think there honesty is why I keep coming back. They let me know what's coming ahead.

JC’s Mobile Automotive Air Conditioning Service

(62 reviews)

Prompt and got our AC working for our 2005 Honda Pilot. JC was communititave about the issue and…read morewhat he needed to do. I would highly recommend him if you need your AC checked out.

Everything went smoothly. He communicated clearly that an earlier appointment was available, and he…read morecame over at the time decided. The service went well and my AC is nice and cold again.

Subaru Automotive Repair and Service

(16 reviews)

We were told by another garage our subie was a bust and to get rid of it. We brought it to Subaru…read moreauto repair for a second opinion. They looked over our car carefully, took a video of the test they performed and shared it with us. He also explained to us what the test meant. Overall it was a bust and repairing it wasn't worth it but I appreciated the honesty and thorough evaluation. The garage itself has access through the alley, street entrance is pretty busy. We communicated via text and phone but during drop off and pick up the main guy wasn't around. He shares the garage with someone else and that person helped us when the main guy wasn't there (sorry I can't remember his name). Overall a good experience despite the fact that my car is officially dead!

Great mechanic they really know what their doing honest and great service. Highly recommend. My go…read moreto mechanic.

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Kelly S.

11 years ago

Purchased a vehicle that this shop did work on. Somehow it passed smog at his shop. 2 days after purchase the check engine light came on. Took it to check out why at another shop. It was misfireing on the 4th. He got upset when i called him stating i took it to another shop to check. I found paper work from his shop under the seat stating the truck had a misfire on the same thing mechanic told me. Said he reset it and smogged it. I know it was a long time ago but the truck was a 2003 and it was alot of money. It now sits in my yard in Phelen and is undriveable because the engine needs to be rebuilt. I feel he knew exactly what happened. When i called him to discus the work done on the truck he was rude and mad. read more

Richard R.

14 years ago

I would not recommend this place to anyone who is Latino. I drove up and ask them if they work on old cars. I told him that I have a 1949 Chevy Fleetline and was considering converting the current six cylinder engine over to a V8. The mechanic/owner, stated that he does not deal with lowrider bullshit. I never stated to him that it was lowrider, he assumed that was it because of the color of my skin. To me that me makes him a Racist, REDNECK. Not good customer service ... if your American of color beware of this Place.. read more

SplyndaLynnda W.

12 years ago

Thank you Record Performance, you helped my father whom is 86 out with his jag (car). To all whom are tired of being taken advantage of when dealing with auto mechanics . Big Mike saved us money and heart ache. This is a GOOD bunch of guys! Thank you for your great service and compassion.you are a blessing xoxo read more

Ashley L.

8 months ago

Took my car in and received great costumer service. George the mechanic, a great guy btw, has been working on cars 20+ years so i knew he was trustworthy. Got my car running smoothly. It's a family run business which i like even more. I would recommend this place 100%. 10/10 read more

C L.

6 months ago

The only place I will ever take my Volvo! George is the best mechanic I've found! You can tell he truly cares about the work he puts into fixing cars. I won't be going anywhere else! Record performance is top tier! read more

Richard C.

12 years ago

Received excellent treatment. Fixed our problem......I would Highly Recommend this Establishment.......

Robert W.

152

12 years ago

Mike is a great guy who is always honest and hard working. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

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