I've been coming here for years, and the owner, Ralph always solves whatever issue I have with my van and my Mazda. His work is always top quality, and his prices are always more than reasonable. Michael and Richard Mercado read more

I've been a client of Speedy Lane for several years now, having been introduced by the great reviews here on Yelp. After my mandatory one year of disappointing services at a Van Nuys Blvd Dealership where I purchased my car, I was looking for a more trustworthy, fairly priced and meticulously knowledgeable Mechanic that was nearby. The Yelp reviews were on point, and so far I've had very good experiences here; taking my Jeep Grand Cherokee for a variety of maintenance - oil changes, services and repairs. Ralph has been available to take care of any issue when I've just dropped in. I took these pix in my visit today as I needed a cracked plastic seat panel changed out. Ralph and his talented Mechanics have taken care of my car and I highly recommend them. read more

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What a gem Ralph is! I have never encountered such an honest trustworthy mechanic like him and his crew. After checking out my car, he told me flat out not to waste my money trying to fix the transmission in my vehicle and didn't want to take my money. I had previously been to another mechanic who told me he could fix my car for $7k (I doubt my car is even worth that much). Thank god I went to Ralph for a second opinion, who was simply straight up. I will be sending everyone I know here to give this man business. He provided great advice and was so knowledgable and kind. read more

I have a Jeep Wrangler for sale and a buyer wanted to have a pre-purchase inspection done. We made a 1:00 pm appointment for the inspection, but the mechanic did not start working on my car until 2:15 pm because he was "out to lunch." Even after he began, he kept leaving to work on other vehicles instead of focusing on the Jeep, even though he was already late for the appointment. What should have been a 1-hour job ended up taking 3.5 hours. To make matters worse, my car had no issues with idling when I brought it in. As a matter of fact, I just recently passed SMOG to renew the registration and you cannot pass this test with poor idling or a check engine light. However, after leaving the shop, the car began idling very poorly and the check engine light came on right away. I called the shop owner, who told me to bring the car back the next morning. At that point, I was already concerned that something had been done to my car during the inspection and did not want to risk further damage. With some experience working on cars myself, I did some research and decided to inspect the Jeep. I changed the spark plug coil, all six spark plugs, and a known bad fuel injector connector. When I removed the spark plugs, I noticed that five of them were matching Champion plugs with even wear, but the plug in cylinder 6 was a different brand (Autolite), newer, and did not match the others! This certainly caused misfires, rough idling, and the check engine light to come on. The problem did not exist before the inspection. I am extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and care shown during our visit. I'm not sure if this was intentional (fraud) or incompetence in Speedy Lane's work. Not only was our time disrespected, but the condition of my car was made worse by the inspection. Regardless of negligence, incompetence, or even unethical behavior, Im filing a formal complaint with BAR. Customers beware of this shop! ****Update response to Ralph, Speedy Lane***** Your response does not address the main issues I experienced. First, you gave no explanation for why there was an Autolite spark plug in cylinder 6, which did not match the other five Champion plugs. My Jeep did not have this plug before the inspection, and it caused misfires, rough idling, and the check engine light to come on right after leaving your shop. It seems likely your mechanic put the wrong spark plug in, possibly to make it look like more repairs were needed so that me or the buyer would pay you for extra work!! Second, regarding the injector wiring, only one wire out of six needed a new connector. The whole harness was not damaged, and this was not the cause of the check engine light or bad idle. As I stated in my review, the Jeep idled perfectly, had no check engine light, and even passed SMOG before coming to your shop. Third, you never apologized for making me us wait 3.5 hours for a job that was supposed to take just one hour. We made an appointment and were assured it would only take one hour, but the mechanic started late and kept working on other cars instead of focusing on the Jeep, so unprofessional! Finally, after I replaced the spark plug myself, the Jeep ran fine again, and the buyer and I have come to an agreement. I truly believe your mechanic intentionally swapped the spark plug to create more problems and get more business for your shop. Shady tactic hoping the customer will pay for the fix or come back for more repairs. This is DISHONEST and WRONG! Shops like yours give the automotive repair industry a bad name, and I believe you should not be allowed to continue these kinds of practices! The facts are clear - my Jeep went in running fine, but after your shop "worked" on it, it ran badly and had a check engine light. When I checked things myself, I found a different spark plug had been put in one cylinder, which caused the problem. That plug was not in my engine before your inspection. No matter how busy your shop is, what happened to us waiting for hours and to my Jeep was wrong. I hope you understand that these kinds of actions hurt your reputation and your business in the long run. read more

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I've been a repeated customer since I moved down here and am extremely pleased with their service provided. Highly recommend coming here for your services. Very responsive as well if you reach out with any questions. Ralph and his team are incredible at what they do here. read more

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Great experience at this auto shop! I called in this morning for a check engine light in my FIAT. Ralph said he could see me right away and inspected my vehicle with no wait. They were able to fix my check engine light the same day and at a much better price than the dealership quoted me. Ralph and the staff are honest, professional, and kept me updated throughout the process. My car is running perfectly now and I definitely recommend if you're looking for fast and affordable service read more

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Been going here for over 10 years and Ralph and co are the best. They're transparent and fair in pricing, they are quick and effective, they've definitely extended the life of my car. read more

They are very heavy on their honesty. They were honest about the whole process, explained each aspect step by step, and in their name, they work fast! Very satisfied and will be returning! read more

I've been going to Speedy Lane Automotive since 1998. Very friendly people most important for me is the price and that I can definitely trust them. I always check prices before taking my vehicles anywhere so far Ralph's prices are the best. Very honest person the owner I love his service. 10 star business read more

Coming here for several years of all my car needs. Took in my 2022 Nissan Pathfinder for 100k miles maintenance service for tuneup, replace serpentine belt and tensioner, replace front struts and rear shocks for a reasonable price. Great value for high quality of work done. Speedy Lane Automatic is trustworthy with warranty. read more

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Been bringing my car to Ralph (Speedy Lane owner) for 4-5 years and can't speak highly enough. When I first moved to the area I had my car serviced at 2 or 3 other shops which were OK, but Ralph and his crew eased my mind with their professionalism and service, so now they are my go-to's every time. Fair, honest, reliable and price-competitive. Oil changes you can usually just drive up. If you want a major repair done, I recommend calling ahead or going early in the morning. read more

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Best service and Best job there fixed my car as brand new now I'm driving without any problems thx SPEEDYLANE read more

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I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and Speedy Lane Automotive rebuilt my front end at a reasonable cost. The quality of work was excellent. I would highly recommend Speedy Lane Automotive for all general auto repair at a good reasonable price. Mike in North Hollywood. read more

What an amazing service I had, i needed help with my oil change and come to find out that my car had other issues that their servicemen was so wonderful that fixed all the problems of my vehicle.And I highly recommend this wonderful business.And how I value their customer service and the care that they showed me god bless them. read more

Warning ! Do not use Speedy Lane. Go elsewhere. Abraham damaged my car and mis diagnosed what it needed so badly that I had to sue him. Thousands of dollars in damage and toeing charges back to his shop because he did not know what he was doing. If only I was exaggerating. read more

I love Speedy Lane! I drive a lot for work and they always take care of me no matter what. Quick and effective and a good price. I an so grateful I found these guys, they leave me feeling safe on the road. Thank you! read more

If you're reading reviews before taking your car here, please do. I used to trust this shop after a few oil changes with no problems, but my last visit completely changed that. After my oil change in September, I noticed an oil leak and brought my car back since it was still under their warranty, which allows them to check it free of charge. They looked at it and said the issue wasn't related to their work, which was fine. But the very next day, as I got on the freeway, I heard a loud scraping sound. The engine cover (under panel) that protects the oil filter and drain plug had come loose. I've done my own oil changes before, so I knew right away it wasn't secured properly. That panel is held by screws that lock in place, and knew a screw had clearly come off, meaning it wasn't tightened correctly. When I went back, I first spoke to the owner and explained the situation. Right away, he didn't apologize or show any concern even though I had to drive back and take time out of my day to fix a mistake that was on them. He just said "OK" and immediately went to talk to the mechanic who had worked on my car the day before. When the mechanic came out, he was already visibly upset and spoke to me in an angry, aggressive tone. I had no idea why he was mad, if he was having a bad day or just couldn't handle being wrong. He kept repeating that he "only took off two screws," completely ignoring me when I explained there were more screws on there. His attitude came off as defensive and impatient, more focused on trying to prove me wrong than actually solving the issue. Since he didn't want to take accountability. He lied and said there's only two screws that he had taken off and put back on. If that was the case the panel would've been scraping for months, not just the very next day. His explanation made no sense, and since I've done my own oil changes, I know what I'm talking about. The way he spoke, dismissive, defensive, and unprofessional, showed terrible customer service. He also tried to say they checked my car "for free," which I reminded him its part of their warranty, not a personal favor or an act of goodwill. Luckily, I had my receipt, because otherwise they probably would've charged me for that inspection that took maybe ten minutes of their time. After that, he just threw his hands up and walked away. They did fix the issue, but they didn't replace the original part that came off and instead used a different screw. I would've preferred they used the original part, but at that point, I didn't want to be there anymore after such a bad experience. As soon as it was done, it felt like they just wanted me out of there. No apology from the mechanic, and even worse, the owner never came back out or apologized for the inconvenience. The only person who did apologize was another employee who wasn't even involved. This shows that even a coworker felt the need to step in and apologize for how his colleague was speaking to me. I appreciate that at least one person took the time to apologize. He mentioned that the mechanic can be a hothead, but that does not excuse speaking to customers that way and also suggests this has likely been an ongoing issue. I work in customer service myself, and I understand that mistakes happen. But what really matters is how you treat people and take accountability when they do. Unfortunately, that's not what I experienced here. I thought this would be an easy fix, and it surprised me how poorly they handled it. I can't imagine how they would handle a bigger problem. Final note: Have better customer service and take accountability when a mistake happens. Don't treat your customers disrespectfully and be professional. read more

I never write reviews but after getting the best and most honest service by Ralph and his crew I have to say they are EXCELLENT.They did an outstanding job! I am so happy I found this place where so many places are dishonest. Thank you Ralph and Speedy Lane!!! read more

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Speedy Lane is like a gold coin in the haystack of LA but, everyone there is very friendly and attentive about every customer. I had my Rack and Pinion, exhaust manifold and spark plugs done on my 95' Corolla wagon. The mechanics did a perfect and clean job, taking the weight off my shoulders in a busy time of my life. Everything was only $1,800. I know from experience how hard it is to find parts for my 28 year old car but, Ralph did a lot of research to make sure he found the correct parts as well as a tail light that I had trouble finding for years. Speedy lane will be my go to for major repairs. read more

We've been bringing both our personal cars and our work truck here for years, and every visit has been a great experience with Ralph and his team. His prices have always been fair. Ralph has always been upfront and honest about what repairs are truly needed--even advising us to hold off when something wasn't urgent or not necessary at all. It's a relief to have found a trustworthy mechanic! read more

Ralph is awesome! I use my car for work and I needed a quick oil change. Ralph set me up quickly. I was out in 45 minutes. Thank Ralph and team! See you soon! read more

Brought my 2004 Roadtrek in for front-end work (ball joints, bushings, etc.) and had an amazing experience. Ralph, the GM, was kind and accommodating, and the techs were super detailed. They made sure everything was solid so I could safely drive cross-country. I really appreciate their integrity and care. If you need honest work done right, Speedy Lane is it. read more

I am a hospice field nurse and I drive A LOT. A couple hundred miles a week. I have been coming to see Ralph for several years now and he has always helped me. He never overcharges me. He does high quality work for a good price in a timely manner. When I needed 4 new tires, when my transmission was shot, when I needed my car fixed by Monday because I had to get to my patients, Ralph and his team were always there for me. I thank them for their service because without my car I couldn't be a feild nurse. read more

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Needed a 100,000 mile service plus brakes and rotor (all around), and dealership wanted $3,500. Speedy lane got the same job done for more than 50% off dealership price AND I had my car back SAME DAY. Ask for the owner Ralph when you visit this place, can't recommend him enough. Thank you Ralph. read more

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Amazing service! Previously gotten an oil change and today my tires replaced and they're great! Super friendly and fast!

Fast and great service. Thanks Ralphs for taking care of me every time. Will definitely be back.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! They replaced my brake pads about 10 months ago. Noticed my brakes we jumpy, rocky, stuttering so I took my car somewhere else. Now I have to replace the brake pads and rotors on my rear wheels because they put faulty brake pads on my car. In addition to that, while I was there my car was up on the lift while everyone working there was just standing around. My car was the only car there. I had to go ask the guy in the office if anyone was going to work on my car. After I asked they decided to work on it. read more

I have been coming here for a while, and Ralph never stops to amaze me with his kindness and generosity. Last week, Ralph helped me get a low-mileage, used transmission, which turned out to be a great bargain. I was happy with the speed, and the labor they charged to mount the new transmission. This place has an efficient, reliable service, and honesty and fair market-prices are always guaranteed with any job they do on your vehicle! read more

Ralph and his team saved me $3k when they fixed my brakes. Ralph is very honest and informative; he provided me with updates at every step of the process. The issue with my car was fixed within hours and I will definitely go back to Speedy Lane Automotive any time I need repairs in the future. Thank you! read more

I had a flat tire and my rim was a little busted, so I was a little hesitant on where to go to get it fixed. I saw the reviews on this shop, and can I say their service went above expectations. Instead of taking the easy route and just charging me for a new rim they helped salvage my existing rim saving me money while in the process, gaining a loyal customer. I cannot express how much I appreciated their honesty, integrity, communication, and service. If you're not sure where to take your car, and worried about either being overcharged or waiting hours and hours for a simple fix, take this as your sign to come here! Reliable, trustworthy, and quick. read more

Got an oil change here. It was last minute on a Saturday but they squeezed me in. Really smooth experience, friendly owner, and quick turn-around. Overall, very solid experience! read more

All the reviews aren't wrong! I will never bring my car anywhere else but here. I brought my car in for an oil change , and the staff alerted me to bad service work that had been done on my suspension prior. They were extremely alarmed about it, it was so bad. I just had brought my car in to have three tires changed four days prior at a different garage and they didn't say anything to me about it. If that doesn't tell you you can trust this garage, I don't know what does. These are good people and they're in it for the right reasons. They're there to help and make sure that you're safe on the road. Not only that, but their prices are the best in the area. I will recommend this place to everyone I know and I will never take my car anywhere else for service from here on in. God bless this business! read more

Needed to find a place that could replace a gas pump, and saw this place had stellar reviews. The business owner was very attentive and helpful. Great and fast service, I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Ralph was absolutely amazing! Honest review and helped me so much. Will definitely come back again!

Utter perfection. Fixed my car swiftly and at a lower price than other places. Would use again right away.

After my regular mechanic Sami said I needed lots of work on my car that fell outside his typical services, he recommended Rafi (Speedy Lane Automotive) I have a 2013 Honda Accord with over 200k miles. So I'm not surprised that needed major work. Sami dropped it off to Rafi's shop and within a day was able to do a ton of work: replaced two front ball bearings; engine tune up; seals; throttle body cleaning, engine cleaning, new engine oil, new transmission oil, etc... The bill was surprisingly and thankfully low. (Dealerships would charge at least 3-4 times the amount). Car is running smoothly and well. Definitely will recommend Rafi's shop to all my family and friends. read more

This is by far the best mechanic shop I've been to. I use to take my car to the dealership to have work done because I wanted to make sure the job was done by top professionals, but after visiting Speedy Lane last year to get some work done I was shocked how well of of job they did and at a much lower cost than other places. I'm convinced this is now my go to mechanic shop. I highly recommend this place if ur as picky as I am about getting what you paid for. read more

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I highly recommend this place for all your car repair needs! Brought in my car due to a loud sound, Ralph took 2 mins to test it and immediately knew the issue. My calipers and rotors were the issue. Gave me the best price, and he's even willing to beat any price out there! Left my car with them and next day at 10am I got a call it was ready! He told me that my calipers needed to be replaced and he just replaced them without charging me saving me $400!! He just charged me the quote we agreed on, I appreciate it so much! Can't remember this place enough, they know their stuff, reliable and honest! They definitely earned my future business no doubt about it! read more

My mom and I have been bringing our cars here for while. Ralph is so knowledgeable and helpful. We only bring our cars to him. I highly recommend you stop by for all your car needs. He is very trustworthy and always gives you the best deal. read more

I know this place for more many years Mr Rafi is a professional in his job and very very honest as well I really recommend this place to everyone read more

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