I had a random hitch installation request, and The Mechanic OC took me ASAP. They handled everything professionally, offered great value for the quality of work, and even charged me less than the original estimate. Good people with heart -- highly recommend. read more

I had an excellent experience with The Mechanic OC. They took the time to thoroughly evaluate my car and provided a very clear, honest, and reliable assessment of what needed to be addressed right away versus what could wait. I really appreciated the transparency and the way they explained everything so I could make informed decisions about my vehicle. Communication was easy, they were professional and responsive, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Their pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of their work and the level of care they put into the service. read more

Took my BMW here to diagnose an issue it was having with a possible vacuum leak. Immediately upon dropping the car off, the entire staff was welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Making sure to fully understand what my concerns were. Once the diagnostic is done, they send an electronic inspection report for you to review just like the dealership does. Nester took the time to explain everything the car needed in depth and go over pricing prior to authorizing any work. They had my car repaired and back to me quickly and a very reasonable price. Quality work and quality people. :) read more

We recently took our Mercedes SUV to Mechanic OC and were very impressed with their professionalism, excellent service, and reasonable prices. We had such a great experience that we're now taking my husband's car to them as well, and I've already recommended them to my daughter. Mechanic OC is truly a gem in Mission Viejo! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an honest, reliable mechanic for either domestic or foreign cars. read more

Super professional, lots of communication and problem solving to AVOID an expensive bill. First time trying it out and I will be back with my fleet of needy vehicles..... read more

Great communication from this shop and excellent service. I was impressed by their processes for communication and providing texts and photos of the vehicle. I'll be back for sure. read more

Their posted hours say 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but that's clearly not accurate. I had an 8:30 appointment, waited 10 minutes, and no one showed up. Very disappointing. read more

The Mechanic OC - Auto Repair Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Great service, friendly staff, and they got me taken care of quickly. Highly recommend.

My BMW had a valve leak which my normal mechanic diagnosed. I wanted to get a few more quotes before deciding as it was an expensive job. I contacted The Mechanic OC and spoke with Nestor. I ended up bringing my car for him to take a look. He confirmed the issue and provided a quote $500 cheaper! The car was ready the next day. Couldn't be happier with the service. If you need a mechanic for any issues, hit up The Mechanic OC. read more

The Mechanic OC is awesome! We have brought all three of our vehicles there for various services and will never go anywhere else now. Extremely thorough with clear explanations and videos of each issue. 5 stars read more

Beyond grateful we found The Mechanic OC. Professional. Extremely helpful. Great pricing. They were able to squeeze us in on a Sunday, which was a huge lifesaver. We will definitely be back. read more

Service was good very fast with estimate prices very competitive my BMW brakes was done right and on time, I will return!

I've been driving around on a blown out ball joint. I took my truck into Mechanic OC to have it looked at months ago when I first felt issues - called out the rumbling of the steering wheel, and they told me it was all clear. Not until I brought my truck to a different mechanic, did I find out about the ball joint issue. I could've caught the issue earlier but now need to replace my tires for uneven ware on top of the original issue. Not really sure what I paid for at OC. read more

Awesome customer service that made me feel super comfortable in an uncomfortable time five stars

I was referred to the mechanic by a friend, Diane was very resourceful and professional. I met with Nestor, very knowledgeable and a skilled mechanic. It definitely made it more comfortable. read more

Great attention to detail. I saved money going here instead of the dealership. I drive a Mercedes GLE and they did an incredible job changing my oil, spark plugs and cabin filter. I called and was able to drop off my car the same day. Great customer service and even followed up with me a week later to check if my car was running smoothly and if I had any issues or questions. read more

Reliable, good work, fair pricing and good customer service. Mechanic OC is my pick for my BMW repairs.

Nestor the manager and Andy the mechanic are so responsive, detailed, personable, and conscientious in their work. I am teacher, and I needed service on my car over the weekend. They were not just available; they were efficient, affordable, and overall excellent. I will recommend them to family and friends. I am not surprised they are so highly rated on Yelp. And, they exceeded my expectations. read more

Amazing service, professionalism and responsiveness - they got me in the same day, answered all my questions and communication was timely and top notch! read more

They were very thorough in going over all the issues they found and prioritize all of them in order of what needed to be done immediately to what could wait. I was getting my car checked out for a move several states away and needed to be sure I could drive safely without spending several thousand dollars on repairs immediately. I had gone to the dealer first and with them, everything was urgently needing to be done. I appreciated the insight and attention to my concerns. It also turned out that I somehow had 2 different tire sizes on my car and when the dealer rotated the tires, they caused an issue with the steering that I only noticed after leaving this business. I had driven straight from the dealer to here so didn't notice the issue. I took the car back to The Mecahnic OC questioning what they had done since I didn't have the issue before and they discovered the issue with the one tire. They put the tire in a different location and the issue was solved. They didn't charge me for this and it was much appreciated. I would recommend them 100%. If I was still living in MV, they would have become my new mechanics. read more

Don't let the one negative review about oil change pricing throw you off -- this shop is truly top shelf. They're incredibly responsive, highly skilled, and always transparent. They'll show you the parts that need attention, walk you through what's actually necessary, and never try to oversell or mislead you. Without question, this is the only shop I trust to work on my European whips. Even if my vehicle broke down in Santa Barbara, I'd have it towed straight to Nester at The Mechanic OC. Cheers to building an outstanding, honest business. read more

I am very tempted to give The Mechanic OC 5 stars and upon further work with them I will update my review as needed! I brought my car in for brakes and a 100K service. I was also having some shakes in the car that needed to be checked out. I love my car and I honestly believe that most mechanics try to make you do more than you need to do to your car when you bring it in for any sort of service. The Mechanic OC was very detailed in their report and did not push unnecessary services. I was greeted at the desk for drop off and allowed to wait in the lobby, which is very small and has very few amenities but is serviceable, while they did the initial check up on my car, which takes about an hour and a half. They then sent me a report that had each item that needed to be addressed listed with the severity of the need as well as photos and videos to accompany. For example, the shakes in my car were because my motor mounts were broken on one side, and there was a video showing me exactly how loose that was when the engine was on - which was kind of terrifying but i formative and effective. The breakdown details the amount of labor cost as well as the parts. They offered suggestions on things that needed to be done and let me pick and choose if it wasn't imperative. As noted with the motor mounts, one side was broken, the other side was not, and as I was on a budget I was able to just replace the one side and we are keeping an eye on the other, to I can come back and fix them at a later date with the quote that I was given. Overall, I had a positive experience and feel the work they did, almost 2 weeks in, was great. I will be bringing my car back to The Mechanic OC in the future and even recommended it to my parents. read more

The Mechanic OC is phenomenal! From the front office to the car technician everyone is professional but you still have a warm feeling of community. The office is extremely efficient and the technicians inspected my car and pinpointed what was needed. It's rare when a technician can find the issue while being able to speak to me in a way that I understood. As I know zip about cars that alone was important. Transparency from the beginning through the end. I have already told my besties that they are trustworthy. Top notch company. Nancy read more

I had a great experience here for my Mazda. They are super honest and told me my main issue was still covered under warranty by Mazda and gave me a form to bring to the dealership. I had them also perform a secondary repair which was a fair price and completed quickly. Their customer service is really amazing. I'll be coming back for regular maintenance now. read more

Took my car (currently under warranty) in to get a 2nd opinion on an issue (irregular & erratic braking noise) that the car dealership said "was nothing to worry about" and "normal" for my make and model vehicle. Andy was fantastic. He provided me with honest, reliable feedback that actually confirmed what the dealership was telling me. Andy didn't attempt to oversell me. Since this was a 1st time experience with The Mechanic OC, I would not hesitate to utilize them in the future. read more

Angelo was fantastic! Very well done Job Great work service ,attitude ,love the lady's at the front desk. Great people great work on my mom's car trust them ! Very helpful. Good prices as well read more

I used this firm today to repair a major radiator leak on my 2016 Mercedes Benz. They did a great job at a very fair price. Initially I had gotten a quote from MB in Lake Forest dealership for $2100. I paid $1360 for the same work here at Mechanic OC. Diana is their receptionist & do everything office manager & she is really good. Very pleasant, personable and professional. When I picked up my car she asked me if I would like to see the parts that were actually replaced - they were laid out so I could see them & when asked, Diana explained the parts. That's a first for me in that I've never been offered the opportunity to see what parts needed to be replaced in any of my cars. And that hands on look is offered to everyone when they pick up their car. Excellent service , guaranteed workmanship, great value and a First "class firm. I'll certainly use them again. read more

Prompt, thorough, and polite! We've brought our plug-in hybrid for regular maintenance a few times and couldn't be happier with our friendly neighborhood mechanic. Recently this car passed 100k miles and threw a code that the manufacturer locked behind a paywall. In short order, Mechanic OC diagnosed this (free of charge) and directed us to the manufacturer. It then took that manufacturer two days to diagnose/clear their own code! Once the car was returned to us, we brought it right back to Mechanic OC to complete the 100k service interval with a smile! read more

I appreciate their thorough explanations on what my car needed. Very helpful and honest.

The mechanic oc provides great and efficient service at reasonable prices. 100% recommended

After getting screwed by local Chrysler Dealers we researched for a good reliable mechanic to figure out what was wrong with our 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The dealer (in Tustin) had nothing but excuses and empty promises saying they'd get it fixed. After I paid thousands of dollars the issue wasn't resolved and actually got worse. The OC Mechanic had amazing reviews and so I called them to interview them. The gal who answered was honest, thorough, professional and helpful. We took our Pacifica in and they figured out the issue and they were able to get it resolved. Their prices are very reasonable and quite frankly it was worth every dollar we paid them. After we picked up our van they followed up with us to make sure everything was still good. They did this for a few months and they also sent us a nice card. We highly recommend The Mechanic OC! read more

I had a couple of issues with my 2004 Toyota Highlander that needed attention. Thank goodness for The Mechanic OC!! Parts needed to be ordered but we were shocked at how fast everything was done! Had my car there on a Tuesday and it was finished by Thursday. Thank goodness for Nestor-for describing in detail what needed to be done and Diana for keeping us up to date on the progress. OH! And they also washed and vacuumed my car!! THANK YOU Nestor and Diana for helping us out with our car! We are sooo thankful and fortunate to have a reliable place to take our cars to if/when we need repairs! You folks are AWESOME!! read more

Awesome experience. It's hard to find an honest mechanic or shop, so when you find one it's worth supporting. Everyone here is friendly, knowledgeable, and transparent. Highly recommend. read more

I've been taking my car here and they do a great job. Great value for the services they provide.

I found them on Yelp and they responded very quickly and gave a great special why I could not resist especially same service would have cost me over $300 at Mercedes! Diana and her mechanic (sorry forgot his name) were amazing and very honest! I truly appreciate their customer service, work, and great price! Will definitely return again and will refer them to everyone who is looking for a good mechanic! They washed my car too!! Thank you again! read more

The Mechanic OC - My car after the service and car wash (inside and out)!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I brought my car in for the first time to The Mechanic OC, and have been pleased throughout the entire process. Getting my diagnostic, cost estimates, and repairs/maintenance took under 8 hours. Being on a tight schedule, this was a huge plus for me. The quality of service and the attention to detail that the technicians give is superb. Fair prices, a transparent process, and excellent customer service. Will definitely be coming back here in the future! read more

A family member referred me to this mechanic shop. I got an oil change, an inspection, and they even washed my car. The staff was very friendly and professional. They gave me a very helpful report to show what issues need to be fixed on my car. I was very happy with their service. read more

Another great experience with Nester and his team at the Mechanic OC. My wife's car needed service we had to put off. Nester was super understanding and made it painless. At the same time my highly customized hobby car broke down right in front of their shop and they were super understanding. I continue to be impressed by the Mechanic OC team's quality and today especially, service. read more

Was quoted a very high price from the local authorized car dealership to replace the battery cable. Contacted The Mechanic OC, they replaced the cable for a fraction of the cost. The Mechanic OC has become my go-to for Subaru car repair. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing!! I appreciate the Mechanic OC so much. They were fully transparent with what was going on with my vehicle & provided excellent, high quality service. Heard a noise coming from driver side, took the car in same day for diagnosis. Explained the diagnosis fee & showed their diagnostic link where they upload pictures and explain what's going on with your car, and you can approve or deny what you want done on the website before they move forward with repairs. They're knowledgeable, they teach you what is happening with your car, and they were able to fix mine same day. The Mechanic OC is going to be my go-to auto-repair service. Thank you again! read more