The honesty shown from this place saved my mom thousands. She got a crazy transmission quote for…read moreher Avalon from the dealership, so I brought it here. Brent could have easily rebuilt her transmission and made some $$$, but he suggested an alternative in the hundreds that actually worked and saved her over 4K. Thanks, Brent and Terri, for you honesty and integrity. You have a customer for life.

I've used fix auto for my Chevy express and Volvo XC90 and I've had a great experience both times…read more The owners are very knowledgable and patient when explaining diagnostics and suggested repairs. I will continue using them with my transmission needs in the future. Leon's is a respectable price. A good technician costs money and that's how it should be. You wouldn't haggle for price with your doctor would you?

I came to Arturo for a diagnosis on my transmission after getting several other estimates that were…read morewildly outlandish. Arturo was great! He was informative and knowledgeable! He didn't try to sell me a transmission, or gouge me on another service. Needless to say, I'm glad I ended up here. I'd definitely recommend this shop to anyone! Thanks Arturo!

Costa Mesa Transmission was unable to diagnose or repair my vehicle and consistently demonstrated…read morepoor communication throughout the process. I paid $333 for two hours of labor for a diagnosis and a relearn procedure that I was told would resolve the issue. At no point was I contacted to authorize any additional work beyond the diagnosis. I was later informed that the vehicle was fixed and paid the invoice, hoping the issue had been resolved. Unfortunately, the problem remained. When I returned, I received conflicting explanations. First, I was told there were no detectable issues. Later, I was told the transmission needed to be replaced. I was also repeatedly told that the repair I suspected would not fix the problem. Even so, I asked them to provide a quote for that repair since a transmission replacement was not financially practical. I was told they would call me with a quote and credit one hour of labor, but I never received a call. After nearly a month of poor communication and an unrepaired vehicle, I decided to purchase the part and perform the repair myself. More than 100 miles later, the vehicle is operating normally. The repair that I was repeatedly told would not solve the issue ended up resolving it completely. I am extremely disappointed with my experience and am out $332 with no resolution provided by the shop.

John was fantastic, was able to service my car extremely quickly! He was upfront and…read morestraightforward about my repair, didn't push me to get anything beyond what was needed - As someone new to the area I am very happy to now have a trusted mechanic only 10 minutes from my house.

This has become my new trusted mechanic for all of our car needs…read more As a woman who has driven used cars for most of her life, going to a trusted mechanic is hard to find. I used to go to mechanics in Santa Ana but was not always able to get the services I needed. Now with a new car, I was tired of getting price gouged for a simple oil change at the dealership. At Harbor Auto Service, Mike and John get the job done at an affordable price and take customer service to the next level. For example, when you have already paid and are all set, they park the car right outside for you and send you on your way. They are respectful and take the time to explain what is wrong with the car and give you plenty of options. They also have a nice waiting room with a tv, couches, and offer water as you wait. I have been here twice, and each time has been pleasant. I am already recommending them to all of my friends and family as a solid, trusted choice!

If you got an American muscle with a manual tranny, don't bother searching further…read more I have zero regrets: Not for schedule. Not for cost. Not for outcome.

at another orange county corvette shop had trans seals replaced. 4 years and a 1000 miles later…read morestarted leaking again. the vette never seamed right rattles and pop. had the same job done at orange county transmission wow put back together better than factory. rides like it is brand new. any one with a corvette knows to complete this task it requires disassembly from the clutch to the rear of the car. really impressed if you want your corvette done and well beyond right now were will you will find this level of corvette knowledge.

10/10: Friendly, professional, and efficient…read more I was losing tire pressure and while they ultimately couldn't patch the tire, they still asked me to come in to troubleshoot it for me, just to confirm the issue. I'm not mechanically skilled, so it was good to see how they checked for puncturing. And by extension, showing that work is being done. Some other shops will say they did services but just cold pitch it to upsell. I appreciate the team for helping me get on my way. Because they are dedicated to helping people, I'd definitely recommend them. Thank you again.

I gave up on my 2006 Acura TL last year, but Jeff basically maintained it for the last 5 years of…read moreits life. He also did some oil changes on my S2000 on occasion. I'm in a newer car now, so I might not be visiting until it's no longer dealer maintained, but Jeff was wonderful to work with and a very honest person. I'm sort of leaving this as a thank you for that service, knowing I might not be able to return for awhile. His service was also provided during a tough time in my life. He always charged me a fair price which is why I respect him a lot. I've never had a BS service recommended by him. Everything is "hey, look at this" or "this is what is wrong". If you are looking for an independent mechanic H & A auto is a trustworthy place that still exists in this day and age.

I can't express how grateful I am for Performance Auto Repair in Costa Mesa. Even though I live all…read morethe way in Chino, something about their reviews made me feel like I could trust them -- and I was right. When my SUV overheated and the engine failed, I was overwhelmed. But the moment I spoke with them, it felt like a weight lifted. They understood exactly what was happening before they even saw the car. Instead of pushing a costly $6,000 engine replacement, Byron found a way to rebuild the engine through a machine shop, saving me thousands. That kind of honesty is rare. The repairs took time, but they never rushed. They kept us updated, checked every detail, and refused to release the vehicle until they were absolutely sure there were no leaks, no issues, no surprises. After dealing with another shop that returned our Honda Pilot with oil leaks, this level of care meant everything. What stood out most was their integrity. Their kindness. Their commitment to doing the right thing even when it takes longer or costs them more effort. If we lived closer to Costa Mesa, we'd bring every one of our vehicles here without hesitation. There truly aren't enough words to describe how thankful I am for Byron and his team. They didn't just fix my SUV -- they restored my trust in what an honest auto shop can be.

Had to do lots of work -- but these guys again treated me in a fair and honest manner. My repairs…read morewere costly (I have a 2014 so I knew it was time), but they fully explained everything, saved the parts, and did the work quickly and right. Again. This is my place.

Last night I was a bit frustrated because my low pressure light came on and I took it to Marco this…read moremorning to find out that I had nail in my tire! Ugh. But that's okay; Marco was able to help me out by taking out the mail and put air in less than 20 minutes (while I got coffee from Common Room Roasters off Production Place). He was done even before I got back with my coffee! So glad it was affordable and that I got friendly service! Thanks Marco!

I've used M&M to work on a couple of cars. They are honest, get work done quickly, and for a…read morereasonable price. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I will continue to use them and recommend them to anyone that needs auto work.

Awesome service. Kept me aware of what was happening during the repair, very fair and accurate…read morepricing. I will be bringing all my cars to Mikes in the future.

Excellent shop and I strongly recommend Mike and his staff, they are honest, knowledgeable and…read moredeliver your car as promised

My go to guys. I get it. Luxury cars are not cheap to maintain. Originally, I took my car to the…read moredealer for maintenance and repairs but after being charged an exorbitant amount of money for very slow and shoddy service, I came to European Import Service. These guys are the best, thoughtful, professional and excellent. For service, quality and value, European Import Service is the place. Victor and his son are the best!!!

I love the management . Accountable and honest . Will recommend the way to repair the vehicle …read more I love the quality of their work and service is excellent

We were referred to Star Werks Motors by Allen Tire next door after replacing all of our tires, and…read moreI'm so glad we were. Geoff and his team are exceptional. What really stood out was the level of transparency and care. He took the time to walk us through everything with video and photos of the car, clearly explaining what was done and what to keep an eye on down the road. No pressure, no upsell, just honest, thoughtful service. Our Mercedes is at about 80,000 miles now and it's running beautifully. You can tell they truly know these cars inside and out. We're based in Palm Springs and will absolutely continue to bring our car to Geoff for the bigger service needs and anything more complex. Worth the drive, and honestly the kind of shop you want in your corner long term.

Had a smart key that unexpectedly failed on my Mom as she was having lunch. Luckily, she wasn't far…read moreaway and was able to bring her the spare key. Called our local MB dealer only to be told that I would have to drop off the car for them to diagnose even though I explained in detail what happened. They wanted $325 just to diagnose the issue. Called another independent MB shop who was able to diagnose the issue (bad key) but referred me to a locksmith who would make a new key but that it would be an aftermarket one. That is when I remembered seeing videos on IG of Star Motor Werks and reached out. Geoff responded within 15 minutes and penciled me in the following week. Decided to make the drive down to Star Motor Werks simply due to the fact that they'd make a new key using OEM parts at an affordable price (compared to a MB dealer). They even loaned me their shop car so that I wouldn't have to wait around as I needed to run a few errands. Couldn't be happier with the service and professionalism provided by Geoff and RJ. Would happily drive an hour and half in the future should I need any major maintenance done on our MB. Glad their vids popped up on my IG feed as they are truly knowledgeable and trustworthy.