John is honest and is straight up with pricing . Came in to get a quote on a break job for my infinti q 50 2018 and oil change .I wanted to put cheap parts on it to save some money and he was straight up and walked me through why I shouldn't .Now I feel safe riding around and paid a fair price for safety . And experience! read more

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SJ Customs came recommended to me by a friend. I took my car to four different mechanics previously, Toyota being one of them. Everyone gave me the runaround and the last mechanic fixed only part of the problem not noticing the leaking from the CV axle. I took the car in at 10 am and it was ready by 3 pm same day. John took really good care of my Camry. I will be calling him whenever I have any car related issues. Thank you, John!!! read more

John and his team went above and beyond to help me with a car issue, and I'm so grateful for their kindness and honesty. They didn't try to upsell me or make me feel pressured, just offered real help. It's clear that this shop cares about people, not just profit. If you're looking for a mechanic who's trustworthy, kind, and truly cares about his work and customers, this is the place to go!! read more

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Quality and honest service! I have taken my vehicles to various different shops for service and SJ Customs by far is the most honest shop in the South Bay! Not only is John honest, he cares! read more

My go to mechanic for everything. From an oil change to custom work to your needs, John at SJ Customs can get it done! His prices are very fair and competitive with quality work. I came to John with my new work van and needed help setting up some detailing equipment. He helped custom designed and fabricated many parts to my build. I absolutely love my van, and am amazed at his craftsmanship and ingenuity. read more

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I came to John for my Mercedes Benz Headlight Swap. He is very detail orientated and took the time to make sure that the bumper is removed correctly in order for the headlight to be removed safely. He is a very pleasant and honest guy. I would recommend John for any auto customization you need! read more

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Lookin for a mechanic that doesn't give you the run around, you found him. Two man shop that does mechanic and custom work for a good price. I've taken my car here many times to get basic work done, brakes, suspension work, oil change, etc. . You'll be feeling comfortable that you left your car with John, the owner. He drives you home is you need support, tows your cars, and is extremely personable. Side note: Parking is terrible but not an issue when your brining your car to get serviced. Overall great experience that you won't forget. read more

John is the only mechanic I trust. He is honest and reasonable! I was having back pain due to my driver seat; purchased all the cushions that could help but in the end it didn't. I reached out to John for help. He is so innovative and creative that he took a new driver seat from another car and made sure to alter it to fit my car. My back pain has since been gone and I couldn't be more happier making driving tolerable again! read more

Super cool guy definitely went above and beyond any expectations I had, didn't try to rip me off or try to pile on other work. He showed me exactly where the problem was and what my option were. Really hard to find an honest mechanic like these nowadays. read more

11/10 would recommend. John is of the few mechanics I've ever felt safe going to as a woman alone. He is not trying to rip you off and is incredibly kind-so is the rest of his crew. His prices are very reasonable! He really knows his stuff. Can't recommend SJ Customs enough! read more

I highly recommend SJ Customs. John the owner installed a Dakota digital dash in my 86 El Camino and it works perfectly. He even got the fuel gauge working without having to replace the sending unit which would've required him to drop the tank, so that really saved me $$. Next he removed all the surface rust from the undercarriage, and then painted it. It looks better than new. He also noticed that my front brakes were missing the wheel bearing dust caps, so he had some on hand, and installed them. Thank you for everything John! I will be back soon. read more

so my IS350 was making rumbling noise (feels/sound like driving on rumble strips). Took it to a few mechanics, none was able to figure out what was wrong with it, though they all think its wheel bearing, but cant confirm since wheel bearing failure makes different sound. I had one wheel bearing replaced, but it didnt help. Anyway, found John on google, read all his reviews, and decided to take it to him. He took it for a test drive and performed some hands on testing, he was able to point out which wheel bearing was bad, I was skeptical (since i had one replaced prior), but I was also desperate. Told John to go forward with the replacement, he had it done in ~30. Car just feel like new now, Kudos to to John. Again thank you for all your help. read more

My husband's car was making a horrible noise his friend at work told him that the shock was broken in the back. His car is lowered and its a specialty car. After searching around we found SJ Customs and took the car in to see John and Fred. They are a couple of great guys!!! John did the work fast and he did it at a price that worked for us. I highly recommend SJ Customs if you have a custom car. Please don't be afraid to support this wonderful family-run business!!! read more

I had a Fantastic experience finding this shop. I came for the tire shop next door but it had just closed. I think SJ Customs had just closed too, but the people who work here are Awesome! Truly the definition of Above and Beyond. They were able to help me out and get me back on the road again in record time. Knowledgeable, quick, and down to earth/easy to talk to. I'm happy to find out that they work on more than just beautiful classic cars. I don't want any of my cars to break down or have issues, but should it happen I look forward to the opportunity to come here first :) Thank you! read more

John is the best. He installed my license plates for free and gave me a great quote for replacing my brakes. Highly recommend

John at SJ Customs did an outstanding job doing an LS swap on my '72 Chevelle. From the initial planning phase and ordering of parts, through the installation and fine tuning, John was great at taking the time to answer questions and keeping me informed. The job of doing the LS swap consisted of removing the tired 350 motor and TH350 transmission and replaced it with a freshened up LQ4 motor (upgraded cam shaft), 4l80e transmission, new Holley Sniper fuel tank, and new posi rear end. My car went from all show and no go to the complete opposite with tons of power and reliability. I couldn't be happier with the work done. I've also taken my daily driver to John for typical maintenance work and I've also received good work for a fair price. I'll continue to take my cars to John and recommended him to friends and family looking for either custom work or general maintenance and repair. read more

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I am beyond happy to have found John and his shop. A friend told me about him some time back and I finally had the opportunity to see why he was so adamant about recommending him. I even had to ask my friend if he was sure he did more than custom work because of the shop name. Fast forward to last week: I needed some preventative maintenance done on my 2014 Tundra so I contacted John for a quote. I could immediately tell he was competent and professional over the phone. After he explained to me the options I had and the cost for each, I scheduled an appointment. Today: When I arrived he verified the services he would be performing and took the time to answer the few extra questions I had (such as approximate time of completion). While I was waiting to be picked up I saw that he inspected key points of my truck such as brakes and tires, looked for leaks etc. This made me feel very reassured that I brought my truck to the right shop. Upon picking my truck up he went over everything again, showed me the old parts and made sure I was satisfied with his service. My truck was clean, no oil or grease finger prints on the vehicle inside or outside (I had a bad experience at another shop with this). So now I know where all my vehicles will be serviced at whether it's an oil change, scheduled maintenance or repairs. John is honest, fair and doesn't try to pressure you into anything. Thanks for a straight forward and stress free experience John! read more

Just picked up my car from SJ Customs. The service was fantastic. John was very knowledgeable, honest, and efficient.The prices were very reasonable. He explained everything clearly. Albert was also very friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Everytime I had my car serviced there, they worked diligently to get my car back with a very fast turnaround. If you care about reasonable prices, honest mechanical work, and excellent customer service, don't hesitate to give SJ Customs a try. read more

So I called this clown to do a ls swap for me he came looked at my car said no problem I have 2 in the shop rite now so it will be a month till I can get you in a month later I called him ow 2 more weeks then ow 2 more weeks so then I saw him at a shop where I get work done on my Bmw he was stopping to talk to one of the guys that worked there he told me at that time ow on the 24 of the month I will be ready for you called him then and he tells me I can't take your car I am declining the work nothing but bullshit shop was closed for a few weeks now I see he's playing let's try agin don't trust him don't. Wait over a day to get in or it could turn out to be 3 months wasted read more

Thank you John from Sj Customs for installing my hood louvers on my 2017 focus st. It came out very well. I recommened you guys to check out his work. He does very good work and reasonable price. Just make sure you book an appoinment to make it easier. read more

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John at SJCustoms is personable, courteous and responsive. His quotes are clear and concise - with no hidden fees or costs. He's a straight shooter and knows his trade. I had a lift kit project and he was able to do the entire job in the estimated time and budget. I've fully recommended him to family and friends for everything from custom work to regular maintenance and repair. All have been very satisfied. Thanks SJCustoms! read more

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A buddy of mine recommended this shop to me to get my wife's Honda fixed. John is top notch he knows what he is doing he tells it like it is and doesn't BS you he gives you prices and options for what you are getting done. he is an honest mechanic in my book I'd recommend this shop to anyone looking to get their car or truck fixed with a simple oil change or some mechanical work done book an appointment to make it easier on you and John himself thank you SJ Customs! read more

I've been going to John for years. He's very honest and doesn't try to price gouge like other shops. He does a very thorough job and let's you know how much the job will cost before anything. He'll also give you an option of using remanufactured parts or new parts, with the price difference. I highly recommend going to SJ Customs, but please understand that he does the repairs himself and gets pretty busy, so I suggest you make an appointment. Thank you, John, for all that you do! read more

The owner Johnny has always gone beyond expectations to assure best service possible above and beyond, highly recommended...

John Valadao is the best mechanic. I would recommend him to anyone that needs their car repaired. He is honest, fast and affordable. Thank you John for always taking such good care of our vehicles. read more

John is the guy you go to for any of your car troubles and regular vehicle maintenance. His prices are very reasonable and his work is very honest. I've been a returning customer and I have been recommending SJ Customs to all of my friends and family, and everyone leaves satisfied. read more

AWESOME!!! Whether it's your car or your harley, the owner john will always take care of you. Also, being a chick it's nice to go get your car fixed and not feel like you're getting screwed out of your money. He's honest, reliable and super flexible with anything you need. He's worked on my car multiple times and I'm always happy. Recently had my boyfriend take his dyna there to get parts put on and he left with a custom cover made by john and a huge smile on his face. Definitely won't take our cars or bikes to anyone else. read more

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Been coming here for years and John is straight up, reliable and does quality work at reasonable prices! Thanks for everything John, you're the best! read more

Why go through the aggravation of going to Speedee or some other jerkoffs who's only going to have you in their lobby for 4 hours watching Maury while they drag their feet trying to finish your oil change? Go to John, end of story. Recommend you call first, like a real gentleman. And if you're like me, when you get an oil change, bring your own parts. read more

I had my company vehicle repaired here and the owner John went above and beyond his expected work. They really surprised me when they were able to fix my vehicle for a reasonable amount. Thanks guys for the awesome service. read more

Quick service, good people, outstanding work. From regular oil changes to full custom work, I bring my cars to them.

Jon at SJ Customs is a honest and fair mechanic who really knows what hes doing. I've had him do all my automotive work that needed to be completed for all of my vehicles. from brakes and tires to check engine lights to door hinges and handles. He does it all..Even his custom plaques, had a few done from him as well. I will forever be a loyal customer! As long as he's in business - he has my business. read more

i took my 2001 honda prelude and had my coil overs installed. They usually work on american made cars but i was lucky to have them fix it since thay charge a decent rate compared to other shops. I am for sure coming abck to have my intake installed read more

I recently started using SJ Customs to work on all 3 of my personal vehicles .John the owner is a straight forward guy and does great work from basic maintenance to custom work.I intend to bring our work trucks to him as well. If your looking for a good shop ,that works with your budget ,I highly recommend SJ Customs.. read more

My sister recommended me to John and I'm very pleased every time I pick up my car!!! I highly recommend him to anybody that needs a great mechanic he is very honest about what your car needs! Thanks again John!!!! read more

Sj customs is a very well priced shop with great customer service. I got so much for my money. And the job was done so quickly in less than an hour. and the labor prices are lower than i seen anywhere else. All my maintnance problems got fixed I'll definately be returning. read more

I was very happy with the service. John was fair and honest about the work I needed and his prices easily beat the competition. I'll definitely be returning here for all future repairs I need. read more