I've been taking my cars to Hero for over 20 years! First time was my Saturn when it had a dirty fuel line. Then my Smogs and any service I needed. Today he changed my oil. His mechanic is so nice and super fast! He fixed and serviced our Toyota Sienna and my Honda Fit. Hero says "Always buy Toyotas and Hondas, they're great, reliable cars!" He's right! Hero reminds me of my grandfather who was a mechanic and a used car salesman in Bakersfield. While grandpa was alive, us kids always had a car to drive. Driving in Los Angeles can be scary at times and you have to have a reliable car! I'm so lucky to have found Hero. He's honest and always does a great job. Thank you Hero! read more

I have always gotten an honest and fair price on all my visits being for repair, check a car for purchase or advice on what to do with any of our cars. I highly recommend to visit and talk to Hero about any car trouble you may have. read more

Check engine light came on & immediately took it to Reliable Auto Repair! He called the next day explaining what needed replacing & had it ready to go the next day, showed me the parts, explained everything to me & had an incredible experience! Will only bring my car here from here on out! read more

The nicest people ever. Excellent service. HERO is so nice and Robert is the best mechanic!!!

Honest and reliable mechanic team that have diagnosed and solved many issues. I've had my brakes, air intake, and alignment done here on our family car. Great place and highly recommend if you are local and need someone you can trust. Good value as well! read more

Since 1998, i always go to this auto shop for any problems i have with my cars and they always help me with excellent service with care and professionalisym. Dependable in all ways, I'm always happy on how they treat me, it's like family. read more

Reliable Auto Repair is THE place to go in Eagle Rock/Glassell Park..!! I keep coming back because Hero is a nice guy and great mechanic. Very knowledgeable, honest evaluations, fair prices and quality work in a clean shop. He always gets my 24 y/o Toyota back on the road... and saves me from having to go to the Dealer... and that makes me a happy camper!! Take my word for it... you don't need to search around for a qualified mechanic anymore, just take your car troubles to Reliable Auto. I'm always glad I did..!!! Thanks Hero..!! read more

Hands down GREAT shop! We stopped here after losing tire pressure on our way home and the two gentleman at this shop were super friendly and were able to fix our tire in about 15 minutes max!! Definitely recommend great service!!! Thank you!!!! read more

I was very happy with the quality and value of service at this mechanic shop. I was helped by Hero, who listened to what i needed, and was able to take care of all my needs in getting my VW rabbit fixed and smogged so i could get back on the road. Thank you! read more

Hero really was a hero! Thank you for your reliability and quick service! He showed me where the problem was in my tire right away and fixed it! read more

Always very nice and trustworthy, we will always go back here (and we're fortunate that it's close to us too).

On Wednesday 03/ 5/25 I took my car into Hero's shop after it initially failed its smog test at an alternative "Smog & Test Only" service location. Back in January, I had some repairs done to the car which had required the mechanic to disconnect my car's battery, making it difficult to pass the smog test despite having already driven my car for more than 200 miles since the work had been completed. I dropped my car off at Hero's shop and he was able to quickly resolve my problem (explaining that it isn't solely the number of miles you drive after reconnecting your battery, but rather the manner in which you drive your car) He knows to treat his clients well , and is someone that makes you feel comfortable & confident . His decency & knowledge is great. Thanks, Rafael Zaldivar read more

Great customer service! Quick and easy! Would highly recommend for anything you need for your car

Gero the hero! If I could give more stars for this shop, I would. I needed a full blown brake job & came here because all 3 of my roommates have had work done here & all had positive experiences. Gero was kind & transparent & just made a typically stressful experience an easy & smooth one. Fair prices, and excellent work with above & beyond service! Also quick work, I was only without my car for 2 days. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone! read more

7/26/2021 After 2yrs of not needing any auto repairs from my last visit Hero still remembers me after all that time. Thats what makes Reliable Auto Repair my absolute very first choice when i need any type of auto repair service. But before i type my review i would just like to remind everyone who reads this that just because my experience went well doesnt mean that yours will. Their technicians always try to provide you with the best experience possible so that they earn your trust in knowing that your car is in the greatest of hands. 2yrs ago i had researched "Top Rated Mechanics" "Honest Reliable Mechanics" & "Best Reviewed Mechanics" and Reliable Auto Repair kept coming up in the top 3 spots. Flash forward 2yrs later not only was my 13yr old car still running i did not have one single problem in that 2yr span until about a week or 2 ago. as my check engine light had once again lit up i had researched the codes that were registering on my OBD reader. Codes 442/442P and 445 would be my vehicle's new symptoms as two days prior to taking it into Reliable Auto Repair mu wouldn't crank over and when I finally was able to turn it over it would stall out a block away from my home. Both codes are related to your cars fuel system. Both of the codes basically let you know that you are leaking fuel vapors. The most common cause is usually your gas cap not sealing properly and if left unchecked eventually your car will stall out or simply not turn on. especially if you continue to to drive as normal. So once the weekend was over I took it in to Hero, presented him with the OBD codes and told me that he would still need to plug it in to make sure it was those codes and nothing else and asked if i needed my car back ASAP. I told him it no and off I went. The first quoted time for Hero to return my car was Wednesday the following week because of the labor involved and the parts that needed to be ordered. Over the phone he informed me that it was going to cost a little over $1,200.00 dollars. Told him that wasn't a problem and gave the go ahead to fix it. When I had went to pick up my car the following Wednesday Hero had informed that parts weren't being made for my car anymore which I believed since I had trouble finding a T joint connector for my engines coolant system and also since my car is a 2008. So I had to go careless for another week or so which I didn't mind since i had rented a car for the time being. Once completed i went to pick up my car, paid Hero for his work and off to work I went. Because he had installed new parts and some extra miscellaneous work, my car has been running smoother than it did before and also an increase in acceleration. So once again Reliable Auto Repair has come through and the real icing on the cake was not only being honest in what needed to be done and the cost for the repairs but the fact that Hero is willing to lend you a loaner car for the time being speaks volumes about about a mechanic that just simply wants to earn your trust and business and doesn't want to rip you off. I can confidently say that if you take your car here you will not be disappointed and if you are disappointed they will do everything in their power to make sure it doesn't happen again. I 100% trust Reliable Auto Repair with my car and so should you. read more

I've been coming to Geros for 6 months now! Highly recommend. Very reliable, honest, and kind. He's my new mechanic forever since I lost touch with my other mechanic during COVID. Last July, I really needed a smog test and couldn't find anyone in my area with fair prices and open past 5pm but through Yelp I found Reliable Auto Repair. Geros and I were chatting while I was getting it done and I loved how easy he was to talk to. I knew I needed some repairs on my car done so I asked him some basic questions about what I needed and the cost. I came back in October to get my brake pads, Brake shoes, brake drums , and Hardware kit replaced (as I hadn't done my brakes in way too many years). I liked how Geros showed my the worn down pieces and explained to me what they do. I don't know anything about cars so it was very helpful. He gave me a price for it all and when I searched online, I realized his prices were great. While I was there, I had told him about a rattling noise that I've been hearing for months. Turns out, I needed my lower arms control replaced. Again, he showed me the broken parts and gave me a price and all it was fair and great. It's now January and I haven't had any issues with the work done. I liked him so much, I brought my sister here to get work done too. I am now coming on my fourth visit to get an oil change and I can't recommend him more. I hadn't gotten work done on my car since I bought it 6 years ago and I couldn't feel more secure with a trusted mechanic. read more

this is the best auto shop I've ever been to and Jiro is an incredible mechanic. This is the place to go, look no further. Fair prices, very fast service and as in the title, completely reliable. read more

I've live in LA for 30+ years and I've FINALLY found it: The PERFECT mechanic. Hero is professional, thorough, affordable, quick and HONEST. We have 3 cars of various age, including a newer Subaru and he's our to-go-to for ALL services needed. Hero is personable, kind and funny to boot. We are truly happy to have found him and his shop. You should really take your car to him!!! Thank you so much Hero for keeping us safe, and though I hope my car won't need it, I'll stop by for a chat again soon. read more

Great service and very kind owner! I normally wouldn't be loyal to a mechanic since most take advantage, but he was great! So great I returned a week later to service my husband's car. His prices are very reasonable and he's fast enough that I can walk my dog by the time he's done. read more

Hero and his team are awesome! I accidentally stumbled upon their business last year for some general auto maintenance. Two weeks ago, the latch on my back trunk was broken. Hero worked around my schedule and gave me an honest quote. They are very reliable and all around good guys. These reviews don't lie. I feel so fortunate I have a great mechanic to turn to. read more

Best mechanic on LA. Beyond nice. Super helpful. Fair. On time and most of all, fantastic work. I have finally found my go to mechanic in Los Angeles. read more

I came to reliable auto for a tune up and brake service. Hero was very knowledgeable and describe to me what's wrong and what needed to be fixed. The job took no longer than 2 hours. I was happy with the service and overall drivability of my truck. I like the new centric posi quite brake pads. I highly recommend this mechanics shop because they are a one stop shop for all your automobile repair needs! Thank you Hero! read more

Gero was so kind and generous. Brought my car in due to a check engine light, he called me after about an hour and had run full diagnostics. Such a nice guy, will definitely be going back here next time something is up with my car! read more

I came into the shop yesterday in need of some immediate work on my breaks and battery. I needed an oil change as well. The service was truly amazing, my car was taken right away, and all of the issues plaguing my car were thoughtfully explained to me in detail. It was great to get a better understanding of what was going on under the hood. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Finding an honest mechanic is one of the most challenging things in life. With Reliable Auto Repair your search is over. I found this place through Yelp in 2012 when I moved to Adams Hill and became a repeat customer. Even now that I've moved to Woodland Hills, I still bring my cars all the way across town for service and repair. I've had Audi, Honda, Mazda, Subaru worked on at Reliable, ask for Hero, you will not be disappointed. read more

This is the most honest auto repair place I have ever been to! Hero was extremely professional and physically showed me the issues my car had, answered all my questions and gave me a very good price to fix them with high quality parts. He will not let you down, every time I need help with my car he is always there for me, never leaves me hanging, and works with my schedule to fix whatever issue I have. He has gone above and beyond to help me and I'm extremely grateful for this place to exist! I will always come back here to get work on my car done because of the quick, reliable services he provides. Highly recommend this place! read more

I have been to Reliable several times for various reasons in the past.,..mostly for help with my Junky Jetta. Service was always exceptional and reasonably priced. Today, I went in for a smog check on a new car. Hero dropped everything to take care of me even though it appeared that he had five or six other jobs. Reliable will be my go-to car repair place in the future. read more

Hero has been helping me with all of the issues on my old car. I have a Honda Pilot that has gotten high in miles and needs the usual maintenance. He's extremely reliable and kind. Fair prices. He treats me very well & i appreciate all of his honesty! Being a girl in the car world can be tough when everyone wants to charge different prices for the same thing- Hero always explains what every charge is and makes sure it's fair. He's the best! read more

Hero was so welcoming and helpful. There was no line and no waiting. Our test was done in less than 15 min. Good price too. For sure will be taking our other cars here. read more

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The team over at Reliable Auto Care were all friendly and professiona! They quoted me accurately, answered any questions I had and got me in and out in a timely manner. I will definitely return whenever I need to. read more

I was on my way to San Francisco when my SUV completely loss power on the freeway. Somehow, I made it off the freeway doing 5 miles per hour and found Reliable Auto Repair and Hero around the corner. Honestly, I don't know how my car made it there. Call it luck, Hero (the Owner) was truly my Hero!! He could see the panic in my face and my Childs being stranded. He quickly took my car in and did diagnostic testing and gave me the code and identified the problem saying it was the knock sensor he even topped me off with OIL and would not let me pay him. He located the part, but it was a Friday, and he couldn't get it in until Monday. He advised me I needed to drive the car back home because he said you will not make it to SF safely. After the Oil was added, the car sounded better, and I was able to drive faster. It was still in need of repair, but he made it drivable. I can't thank him enough. If you ever need an honest auto repair from someone that truly cares, come here!! Thanks Again Hero if you read this : ) read more

I have been taking our vehicles to Hero for years and before that my Grandfather did. Both our Blazer and Truck are older and Hero and the crew keep them running and we greatly appreciate their range of services, professionalism, and kindness. This is our spot and we recommend you take your vehicles here too!!! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place!!! Not only are they completely professional and efficient, but they are also super friendly and always accommodating. I've been coming back here for over 5 years now and have always been completely satisfied after any visit. If you want absolute honest and fair estimates on repair and smog check, and excellent quality service.. go to this spot! Ill give these guys a 10/10 all day EVERYDAY! read more

These guys are amazing. I've been meaning to write this review for awhile. Last year I had some kind of fatal error in my car. I broke down in the middle of nowhere, I had my car first at a Tire Center where mechanics could not diagnose problem, and then later towed back to Glassell to be looked at. Bad, horrible, rip off at New Century Honda (separate review coming), wasted $500, 4-weeks at a Honda specialist for nothing. My very good friend referred me to these guys, she's in community with then. In 24 hours they had diagnosed the problem and fixed it in 3-days, and helped me out as if already dumped so much money into repairs and diagnostics. My Honda has never run better. Pro's: local business + kind and professional service. I trust them. I trust their diagnostic and pricing. They do fantastic work and if I ever only have to go to them, I'll be happy. Support local, skip the dealership, and join the rest of the happy customers!! read more

I can not recommend Reliable Auto Repair highly enough. I have been taking my Honda Accord to Hero for all repairs for a year now, and have been thoroughly impressed after every visit. Great service, competitive prices, and the highest quality repairs. 5 Stars. read more

Hero was super friendly and straightforward, about what work needed to be done asap, quoted me a great price on brakes. I feel like I can trust I won't be taken advantage of. I will definitely be a returning customer read more

Hero is friendly and willing to be helpful. I drove over a nail and although I'm not entirely sure that his shop usually works on tires, he helped me out by patching the hole. It only took him about 20 minutes and his price was very reasonable. I'll definitely be coming back for any other auto repair work needed. read more

I was referred by my friend here so I tried them. I am totally impressed by their honesty and their skills. Hero and Asham are very friendly and will not take advantage of you. Today he managed to fix my car and saved me from buying an alternator that cost $450. Their shop has been there for 26 years! They know what they are doing, honest and reasonable price. Highly recommended! read more

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What happened to me today reminded me why positive reviews can be even more important than negative. We have been coming to Reliable for a number of years. They have always been honest and fair. Like your doctor, you need to be able to trust your mechanic. Today I got an object lesson in just how important that trust is. Yesterday I picked up my car after having Reliable do a rebuild on my transmission. Hero told me I needed new tires on the front, so today I went to get some at a tire store I've been to a couple of times. Got tires, got an alignment, got told I needed a new axle rod 'cause the boot had split. What!? Luckily I had the presence of mind to say never mind, I'll take it to my regular mechanic. Hero showed me how this was an egregious attempt to defraud me, reassuring me I need not cancel my trip North tomorrow. Why have I never written a positive review before? I guess we are all guilty of taking the good things in life for granted. I certainly will never take this honest, honorable business for granted again. I cannot recommend Reliable too highly. Yelp, can I give them SIX STARS? read more

Came in for the first time here by accident, I was extremely impressed with the customer service and honesty. Definitely will be coming back here again. Prices, workmanship and honesty were great. I will recommend this place to my friends and family. read more