Trans Auto

(623 reviews)

I've recently had my BMW brakes fluid serviced (flushed) at this place. I've started a request…read morefrom Yelp; they responded within the hour and provided a very competitive quote. My appointment was smooth, Tam, the front desk (owner?) was pleasant and professional to deal with. The shop is clean and service was fast. I'm very happy with their service and will return for future service needs.

I've been coming to this shop for over 10 years and have always had a great experience. They've…read morehandled everything from my regular oil changes and tire replacements to routine maintenance, and I've always felt confident leaving my car with them. The customer service is excellent, the mechanics are knowledgeable, and most importantly, they're honest and trustworthy. They also provide great value -- fair pricing, quality work, and no unnecessary upselling. It's hard to find a mechanic shop you can truly rely on, and this is definitely one of them. Highly recommend! Thank you to Richard, Juan, Miguel, and Abraham!

Thanh Auto Repair

4.7

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I would like to take a moment to truly thank Keith for his hard work and dedication to fixing my…read morecar. He went above and beyond all my expectations, truly a great mechanic. Had a super mysterious clunking when driving over bumps & dips due to previous mechanic mistakes, and he took some of his personal time to come with me and to hear it for himself. They priced very fairly and had an incredible turnaround time, typically done within the same day. Thank you Keith for all that you do, I will be back because of you for the foreseeable future. PS: Keith, the sound is completely gone. Again, thank you.

First time here today. Might be my new go-to my mechanic now…read more Got the oil changed, coolant drained and refilled, as well as the valve gasket cover replaced along with my air filter. My previous go-to mechanic tripped me with a quote of $575 for the valve gasket cover replacement (I assumed they meant the entire thing, not the rubber seal). So I went to this place due to reasonable prices. Their labor prices are also more competitive. The only downsize is that they don't do appointment. Otherwise; so far so good.

Guero's Auto Repair

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Super grateful for Leo. I found a car on Facebook marketplace that I maybe wanted to buy, but…read morewanted to have a professional look at it before pulling the trigger. Leo just saved me $5000 and a major headache and i am so grateful. He took about 10 minutes to inspect the car and spotted several major issues and quickly advised me not to buy the car. He then showed me in detail just how this car was shady and how previous crappy repairs had been tried to be hidden and i am just so glad i chose to come here and have Leo take a look. super insightful and gave me some great recommendations for other cars in my price range. i will absolutely be back when i find another car i want to have looked at. Thank you Leo!!!!

Changed my oil and fixed my AC all in one visit with no appointment. Very reasonable price, accepts…read moreVenmo same as cash. 10/10 would do again.

BC Advance Auto Repair

(704 reviews)

Sincerely the best and most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You'll never be taken advantage…read moreof here. Their prices are so fair that I genuinely feel like they undercharge and wouldn't at all mind paying more. I first came here after the Toyota dealership told me my timing belt cover was leaking oil and wanted to charge me thousands of dollars. Lol. Came here for a second opinion and was reassured I'll be just fine, just top up oil every now and then. Been coming here ever since for every 5,000 mile maintenance! And to replace my spark plugs! I told my sister to bring her car here too for maintenance. This past weekend, her boyfriend's dad checked her oil level with the dipstick and said the oil was really low. She came back here to double check and turns out he was mistaken; she was totally fine. Truly wonderful people that you can trust without question. Very grateful for all they have done to help us. (:

Been coming here for 12 years now and Charlie and the rest of the team still give the best service…read moreand honest pricing. They treat my husband and me 5 stars still till this day. I have even tried other highly rated auto shops in Irvine, Anaheim and Fountain Valley and BC Advance beats them all out by far with pricing, honesty and customer service. I get everything done here. Won't ever try to stray ever again.

James Auto Center

(311 reviews)

Had a really positive experience here. The whole process was super fast and easy, and my partner…read moreand I were both able to get work done without needing an appointment on a Saturday. James and his team were helpful and informative, the pricing was fair, and everything was done quickly without sacrificing quality. The whole experience felt smooth and stress-free from start to finish. My partner and I both left really happy, and this is honestly the only body shop we'll be continuing to go to from now on. Highly recommend.

Friendly; great service; convenient location I am glad I have found a great place to do smog check…read morefor my car every two years James Auto Center is convenient, staff friendly, fast service, economical price (the best) No appointment needed. Highly recommended

Magic Auto

(48 reviews)

Great service with honest prices. I absolutely recommend going here for any of your auto repair…read morerelated needs.

Amazing pricing and fast turnaround around. Communication and prompt response! They worked on my…read moreMBZ E350 and fixed the issue by getting the parts and sending me on my way. The repairs costs was minimal. The people were great!

Super 1 Auto Body

(79 reviews)

Quote priced very reasonably, easy to reach and talk to. Had collision damage and took the car in…read moreand took a look and was able to get helped very quickly. It seems that businesses that don't pay Yelp monthly suffer and I thought they were very helpful. Want to support the business and help them out!

Danny, Has saved money , helped people, and serviced cars of a lot of us Santa Ana College…read moreemployees for years. Appriciate him !!

CAL Auto Service

5.0

(149 reviews)

People will often only write a review if they've had a bad experience but Peter at CAL Auto Service…read moredeserves an A+ review. My daughter's headlights on a 2013 Honda CRV needed replacing. You have to take the whole front bumper off to do it, so if you don't know what you're doing there are plenty of places you can mess it up at. Rather than just say "I can do that" like 10s of other service shops just to get a job, he looked it up and called me back and gave me a reasonable price. It was a 3 hour job and he had it back to me before then end of the day even though I dropped it off close to 3:00. And it was still the quoted price. I'm an engineer and we talked and he had a great working knowledge that impressed me. His demeanor was kind, pleasant and positive. This is a professional. Highly recommended!

I had a wonderful experience at CAL Auto Service, thanks to Bryan…read more I needed the crossbars for my roof rack installed before my upcoming move. Since it was right before the Fourth of July holiday, I knew they were extremely busy and already had a full schedule. When I explained that I was moving next week and was on a tight timeline, Bryan went out of his way to fit me into his schedule, even though he was very busy. He installed my crossbars professionally and charged me a very fair price. I truly appreciated his kindness, flexibility, and excellent customer service. The waiting area was also clean and comfortable, with complimentary coffee and snacks, which made the experience even better. If I had known about CAL Auto Service sooner, I would have come here for my vehicle repairs as well. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest, friendly, and reliable service. Thank you, Bryan!

Best Care Auto

(204 reviews)

Staff is very friendly and the prices are very fair if not better than other shops. They are honest…read morewith the quotes and are not trying to rip you off. I've compared Best Care Auto prices to my old mechanic shop and they are the same or less. Also the fact they are open on Saturdays helps with my busy schedule to be able to drop off my vehicle for them to work on.

I used BCA for 3 other vehicles in the past. Prices were reasonable…read more Not sure what happened, but I inquired about the labor to replace shocks and struts. I have my own parts (preowned OEM shocks and struts w/ TRD springs already assembled). Anyhow, I received a ridiculous estimate of $770 for labor, including an alignment. What a joke, I walked out of there and definitely not going back. It should not cost that much!!!

Ramos Tires & Auto Repair

(224 reviews)

Had a tire fixed in record time 10 mins Great service and…read morefair price I would recommend Ramos

I stumbled across this place while washing my truck across the street on Saturday, after inquiring…read morewith them about doing a brake job on my work truck "Ram 1500" they told me they could do it on Sunday in the morning, so here I am. After inspecting my brakes, they came to the conclusion that I needed two rear rotors and rear brakes and that my front brakes had some life left on them. I asked them to just replace them all and was quoted.$740. DEAL Not only did I think the price was fair, but I admired the professionalism and organization within the shop. It's small independent neighborhood automotive repair shops like this that I prefer to do business with. They care about their reputation and genuinely want to provide a service to their community that can be trusted,,, this is based off my first impression of them. Whenever you are looking to put new tires on your vehicle or have other service done to your vehicle, I highly recommend stopping in in consulting with Ramos Automotive before going anywhere else, I suspect you will not be disappointed in the service they provide at the affordable price.

Tire Express

(749 reviews)

My mom had a flat and they were very honest about pricing, asked me to check if the dealership had…read morewarranty and sold us a very reasonably priced tire and very reasonable service prices. Everyone is also very friendly and service was very fast. Just be patient in line if they are having a busy day.

I used to come to this tire repair shop many years ago, and back then I thought it was a very good…read moredeal. They could patch a tire for about $20 cash, and the service was quick and convenient. At that time, I felt it was a great option. This time, however, my experience was different. I am not sure whether it is because prices have gone up, but the tire looked repairable to me. Still, they told me it could not be patched and that I needed to buy a used tire instead. Since I was already there and the work needed to be done, I ended up paying $60 for a used tire. What disappointed me most was that I originally thought I would be able to keep my old tire and take it home, because I believed I could patch it myself and keep it as a spare. In the end, that was not how it worked. Their used tire replacement process meant they kept my original tire and gave me another used tire in exchange. So it did not really feel like I was simply buying a used tire for $60. It felt more like I was trading in my old tire, which did not even have a hole that obvious to me, and still paying $60 on top of that. The service was done quickly, but the overall experience left me feeling less satisfied than before. Next time, I would definitely compare prices and ask more questions at a few other shops before making a decision.on the car

Orange Coast Mobile Wheel Repair

5.0

(267 reviews)

Great service at a VERY reasonable price! I got a curb rash on my machined rim. I knew repairing a…read moremachined rim wasn't gonna be easy, but I was hoping it'll be an improvement compared to the curb rash itself, which was an eyesore. Ryan responded quickly, sent him photos, and he got back to me with a quote that beat everyone else's' I contacted. We scheduled the service. He showed up on time and finished the job in less than 20 minutes. Considering it was a machined rim, I wasn't expecting it to be 100% like new, after repairs, but Ryan got it 95% there which is more than what I was hoping for. If you got a curb rash on your rim, Ryan is your guy!

I have unfortunately needed to call Ryan multiple times for my Model Y. Ryan arrived to the…read moreappointments on time and the end results have been amazing. The wheels look brand new and his prices are reasonable. Great guy overall, I highly recommend Ryan for all of your rim repair needs!

A&J's Auto Garage

5.0

(55 reviews)

It's rare to find kind people who truly care about clients in this industry. It's surprising to…read morecome across people like Arnold and Arnaulfo. Their prices are the most fair in the area, but the quality, the skill, the knowledge that were provided was TOP NOTCH. Very honest and knows alot about cars. They deserve your business and referrals. I called them and they were able to squeeze us in after I told him we had an urgent case and needed their help. He found more issues that other shops probably wouldnt have caught. Auto scientists with MAD SKILLS. Arnold educated and guided me and we were able to make the best and right decision on the vehicle. Thanks man!

TRUSTWORTHY. Highly skilled. Knowledgeable. Kind. That's exactly how I would describe Arnold and…read morehis father. If you need a pre-purchase inspection or any auto repair, whether it be european, american, japanese made, etc, and EVs, take your car here and don't think twice. We reached out to Arnold for a pre-purchase inspection. While six other places quoted us $250-$350 for a "comprehensive" inspection, we paid Arnold $100, which was a STEAL for what he did, even more than what the others promised. He spent at least two hours thoroughly checking the vehicle, test driving it and walking us through every detail so we truly understood its condition. We were looking at buying an Audi Q4 e-tron that had a damage report. A reputable dealership told us it was "minor" and offered to take it to the mechanic for our peace of mind. After browsing Yelp and reading the amazing reviews, we decided to come here instead and I'm so glad we did. I had already done my due diligence and familiarized myself with the vehicle and potential issues. I asked Arnold very specific, technical questions that I already knew the answers to. He answered every single one with clarity and confidence and everything I was expecting to hear. My husband stayed the entire time, and Arnold patiently explained everything while inspecting the car. You can tell he was that kid that made the auto shop his playground growing up. He's passionate, meticulous, and GENUINELY cares. What impressed me most is that Arnold will never pressure you. He won't tell you "don't buy it," but he will clearly explain what could go wrong and what it might cost to fix. When I pressed him for his honest opinion, he said he personally wouldn't buy it at the listed price but if we negotiated it lower, then it might be worth considering. That level of honesty is RARE. They are your small local auto shop but I would choose them over any flashy, grandiose service center any day. Their integrity and transparency make them stand out. Thank you so much, Arnold and your dad, for the amazing service. We ended up just buying a Tesla!

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Doug N.

1 year ago

I've trusted Trans Auto with my vehicles for over 20 years, and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Their team combines expert knowledge with honest, dependable service -- a rare find in the auto repair world. Whether it's routine maintenance or a more complex issue, they explain everything clearly, offer fair pricing, and never push unnecessary repairs. One of the standout qualities is their commitment to transparency and customer care. They treat you like family, not just a number on an invoice. If you're looking for a reliable mechanic who truly knows their craft, Trans Auto is the place to go. read more

Kelly W.

144

11 years ago

I've had 2 different cars serviced by Tony and his crew. He gave me a time to come in the job was done extremely fast and the price was right. He definitely will get all of my families auto services. Thank You! read more

Kevin E.

8 years ago

Been going to Tony at Trans Auto for 5 years now. Had sets of tires put on 3 different vehicles and had my work truck repaired there. Prices are solid and he gives you solid value on selecting tires read more

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