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    3.9 (49 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Old, but dry Spark Plug

    CAUTION: As a college student that just moved to Riverside, I came here on 10/20, Monday to get my spark plugs replaced for my 2011 Toyota Prius. I used an OBD Scanner and it said there was a misfire on Cylinder 4. I had James (Jim) confirm and diagnose the problem. He said it was the coils that need to be replaced. The fix was about 900 dollars. I spoke with my father who lives far away and agreed that it was probably the coils. I was told it would be ready the next day in the morning. The next day on Tuesday, 10/21, I was hoping to get the car back in the morning. Called the place, I heard from the receptionist they needed more time. At around 3:45pm, I get a call from Jim that the head gasket and the coolant was leaked. The cost was gonna be around 4750 dollars. I let my father know to contact the place the next day. On Wednesday, 10/22, my father and I decided to check it for ourselves and I picked the car up. About 2 weeks later (November), we had the spark plugs replaced for 100 dollars because they were old, not wet. The head gasket was completely fine, dry and had no coolant. If the head gasket was bad, either the piston cylinders or the spark plugs would have been wet. TLDR: I would not trust the place. If it was not for our judgement and my father's expert knowledge on cars, we would have lost 5k just to replace the spark plugs which are an easy fix. They misdiagnosed the issues with the Prius and said the head gasket was leaked which caused the jerking. Do yourself a favor and take your business somewhere else. They will just charge you extra for no reason. Below are the OBD Scanner codes, dry spark plug (Cylinder 4) and the 4750 dollars invoice.

    This place is the best, Ive been coming for multiple years at the recommendation of my friend, and have also recommended them to multiple people, great prices and they have never overcharged me even once, they always check everything out for me free of charge and tell me its all good. Some people will take advantage of young women and overcharge them thinking they don't know anything about cars but these guys have never done that even once. Plus they have the best shop cat ever!

    Invoice for head gasket and fuel injectors

    BEWARE BEWARE Please do not bring your car here at all. A few weeks ago my son just moved to Riverside for school and I am 8 hours away from him. His 2011 Prius started rough idling and he checked with an OBD scanner and the codes were misfiring. So I told him to take it here and see how much it would cost to replace the spark plugs. After the owner diagnosed his car, he told my son that the fuel injectors are bad. So the quote was $600 for all 4 injectors. I told my son, I could live with that quote. The next day, the owner called me and told me that the car was overheated and it needed a head gasket. He told me that it"s $5,000 and I told him the car isn't worth that much. I told him its just the plugs needed to be replaced. I told my son to drive it back to his place and I will have it transported back to Sacramento. After I got it back, I replaced his car with 4 new plugs and ignition coils about $100. I reset the check engine light and take it for half an hour drive. It ran fine without any issues. A few days later I called the owner up and told him that it wasn't the head gasket. He started cussing at me.

    Took our Toyota Prius in because the engine was making a horrible thumping sound. They couldn't find anything wrong so no charge. Awsome!

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    This place is a Rip off! Will not be coming back here ever again! I was charged $90 to replace a fuse!

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    I've been taking my Prius to James for several years now and I can not recommend their service highly enough.

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    Is it crazy to say I LOVE this place?! I brought my truck in…read morefor an oil change because it had been a bit since my last oil change. They saw I hadn't driven much, they inspected everything said my oil was still clean and recommend against wasting money when everything was good. They could have taken my money, but they were HONEST! They've always done me solid and even took care of my teen daughter last month with her car. I'll be their forever customer.

    Okay so I can be an idiot sometimes…read more I drive a sh**ty old Prius because my car was totaled by a drunk driver (i hope he eats s**t and fu**ing dies). It burns oil and I have to top it off sometimes. I was pressed for time so i put some oil in too quick. When i checked the dip stick I realized I fu**ed up. O'Reily down the street didn't have the wrench I needed to and the dude at the counter was straight ass. They didn't have the tool i needed, told me I couldnt borrow the wrench and said they don't rent tools out. Brodie working there didn't act right. Fu*k that place. Figured I'd just pay whatever at a shop so I didnt fry the engine. I went down the street thinking id be cooked and get screwed. The manager was chill, didn't act like i was a dumba**. They handled business quick. When they were done, I asked how much i owed. They wouldn't take anything and hooked it up. This shop came in clutch and bailed me out of a situation I put myself in without making me feel stupid and refused to let me pay. They treated me with respect and kindess. I want to say thanks for helping me out when I was down. People have negative sh*t to say about my neighborhood but I was treated right despite being a stranger and them not knowing where I was from. Def coming back here for business next time I need something done. Y'all are real ones.

    SoCal Z

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    Your one stop shop! No need to go anyplace else! I was…read morehaving some issues with my 2016 370z, I'd taken it to Tustin Nissan for a diagnostic test and was totally ripped off! Since they couldn't replicate the issue they couldn't give me an exact solution. I was quoted $4000 in repairs and told that parts for Z's are expensive and "hopefully" this would resolve the issue. Mind you they charged me $205 for a half assed diagnostic test that took them 2 days to complete. I got no video of the visual inspection as promised and the parts they wanted to replace at top dollar would not have fixed the power issue I was experiencing. I called Tony at SocalZ and let him know what was happening, he immediately made time for me to come in, they inspected my vehicle, retested units I had previously replaced to make sure they were operating properly and found a solution to get my vehicle back to running at optimum performance! The cost for parts and repairs are extremely reasonable that I was able to upgrade other components and stay within my budget! On top of that, I have peace of mind knowing that my car has been thoroughly evaluated by expert technicians. When I tell you that my car looks and drives better than before I took it in, I'm not kidding. These guys really know they're stuff!

    Amazing shop and staff, experts on Nissan and Infiniti platforms. They went above and beyond to get…read moreme in around my work schedule. I recently moved to Riverside and was looking for a new shop as I'm picky about who works on my cars. Needless to say, I found the shop for my Q50 and will be coming here for anything car related. Big thanks to SoCal Z for taking care of me and my Q50!

    Bros. Auto Performance & Repair - Our Techs are highly trained to tack on any job!!

    Bros. Auto Performance & Repair

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    I had a great experience with Bros Auto Performance. Daniel, the owner, is truly on top of…read moreeverything and consistently goes above and beyond to make sure his customers are taken care of. You can tell he genuinely cares--not just about the work, but about the people he's helping. Communication was easy from start to finish, and I really appreciated how transparent everything was. There were no hidden fees, no surprises--just honest, straightforward service. What stood out most is their integrity. They don't overcharge, and they take the time to do the job right. It's hard to find a shop you can fully trust, but this is definitely one of them. I highly recommend Bros Auto Performance to anyone who needs reliable, high-quality work on their vehicle. You'll definitely be in good hands.

    This is our second vehicle that we bring to Bros. This is by far the most comfortable my husband…read moreand myself have been with an auto shop. My jeep was here for a week. We brought it here with a over heating problem. Where Another mechanic quoted us thousands of dollars, Bros. Was significantly thousands lower. The owner explained the issue gave us the quote and options and had it done with in days. It is so refreshing to know we have a reliable mechanic that isn't going to price gouge us and get the job done. This is a family owned and operated business in my community and I am happy to give my business to them. If you are in the area and in need of an honest mechanic Bros. Is the place to go. You won't be disappointed.

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