I used to work right down the street from Japanese Auto Center (JAC) since the early 2000s, but…read moretypically take my vehicle to the dealership for service. Looking back, that was a mistake. Recently, I needed to replace the evaporator core and expansion valve for my A/C, and the dealership quoted me almost twice what JAC did. Since it was such an expensive repair, I decided to give JAC a try, and I'm so glad I did. The first thing that impressed me was the size of the shop. They have multiple service bays, not just in the main area but in another section as well. More importantly, the customer service was outstanding. Whenever I called with a question, Kevin didn't have someone else relay the information--he got on the phone himself and kept me updated every step of the way. When the replacement part they received turned out to be defective, they handled it quickly and made it right without any hassle. Another thing I really appreciated was the complimentary rides to and from my home while my car was being repaired. Maria and Mario were both incredibly kind. Maria mentioned she had recently joined JAC after working as a parts driver for another company, and she had nothing but positive things to say about the people there, which spoke volumes to me. Then, over the weekend, while driving to Orange County and finally enjoying my cold A/C, I started hearing a strange wind noise coming from my convertible top. I thought maybe a seal had come loose, but when I got home and looked under the car, I discovered my engine splash shield had torn loose and was scraping the road. I called JAS right away, and they immediately contacted the parts department, ordered the replacement, and took care of it quickly. I want to thank the entire team. From Kevin, Roger, and Dan to Maria and Mario, everyone I dealt with was professional, honest, and genuinely helpful. It's hard to find a repair shop you can trust, but I can honestly say I trust JAC. They may not give your vehicle a courtesy wash before you leave, but if you're saving $$ is it really worth it? If you're looking for a great place to have your vehicle serviced, I highly recommend giving them a try.

I came in for a oil change and tire rotation for my Nissan frontier and additional brake pads…read more Eve informed me of the work and was done well waiting for my car My mechanic completed my work before going to lunch and I thanked him for the service Always great service here Thank you Sherry Fong

From the moment I walked in, everyone was incredibly friendly, and Tony was the best! He honestly…read moremade the whole process feel easy and stress-free. They got everything done way faster than I expected without cutting any corners, and the quality of the work was solid. On top of that, their pricing was the best I've come across, especially for the level of service they provide. It's rare to find a place that hits all three: great people, quick turnaround, and great prices. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to and recommending to others.

I paid for engine repairs on my Audi Q5, including work related to an oil leak. Shortly after…read morepicking up the vehicle, I experienced continued smoke and a burning oil smell. When I returned to the shop, I was advised to get an engine wash rather than having the issue properly addressed. A second licensed repair facility later identified that a vacuum/breather hose in the same repair area was not properly connected, along with other concerns that could not be safely corrected due to an overtightened bolt. I attempted to resolve the issue directly, but was not able to reach a resolution and ultimately had to escalate the matter. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion before proceeding with repairs here.

The team at Hillside were great! Everybody was friendly and went pretty smoothly…read more We needed an oil change along with brakes and rotors. All estimates were accurate and I appreciated that Sam was prompt with answering all my questions via text/ yelp project messaging. The facility was clean and pretty easy to get in and out of. We will definitely be back for future services!

This auto shop is a gem! We had engine failure and when Kia failed to replace our engine although…read moreit was under warranty we were considering scrapping it. Hillside was the only shop who would swap an engine we didn't buy from them. From the start Sam explained everything in detail and was easy to work with. Our Kia is still going strong thanks to Hillside Auto clinic. We highly recommend Hillside for honest, timely and great work and customer service.

Takeda car shop has been reliable and super friendly. We feel like our cars are in great hands with…read morethem and we receive honest and valuable service. Natalie in particular has gone above and beyond to support us and has been super helpful and knowledgeable. The level of customer service plus the reliable service to make sure our cars are in great shape is definitely making customers like us want to continue with them for many years to come.

My my the apple has fallen far from the tree... I took my car in for a minor break job and faulty…read moreAC unit. Although they fixed both, 2 other issues popped up that was clearly things they didn't put back correctly. When I brought it up to them, the dude was standoffish and wouldn't even entertain the idea it could've been his fault. It's not like I was asking for free stuff that was unrelated... his attitude and terrible customer service is dragging the Takeda name down.

I take my car to Master Tech for all mechanical repairs, routine service and body work. They are…read morethe best! Herbert, the owner, is a knowledgeable mechanic and has a skillful crew. He thoroughly explains the work to be done, any options and tries to find economical solutions. He's caring, professional and provides great customer service. Repairs When the mechanics repair something, it's fixed. I have never had to return. They are very skillful. They fixed a tricky problem with a headlight at a fraction of the cost others quoted. Honest Herbert is honest. He doesn't do unnecessary repairs. For example, Once I had a rattle whenever I started the car. He found a rock in the exhaust pipe and removed it. Body work I recently took my car in for some body work, The cost of the repairs was less than I expected. The car came back looking like new and the paint matched perfectly. Beautiful! I just want to say THANKS to Herbert and his crew and to recommend them highly! Rosann Taylor

Herbert was outstanding when diagnosing and fixing our 10 yr old Subaru. He was able to fix the…read morewheel bearings at the estimated price even though the rust and corrosion caused additional time and difficulty. The car runs much better. We will have Herbert do additional work to keep this older car running well. And his prices are very reasonable.

Fast Service and good pricing, highly recomend! Also very fast in getting you pricing on Yelp.read more

Update 4-stars Feb 5, 10:42 am - Culprit was loose bolts on…read morethe caliper. Test drove with mechanic so far so good. Hopefully smooth driving from here. Update 2-stars! Feb 4, 4:20 pm - @ Gardena omw home to Carson. terrible metal clanking sound when hitting brakes. Brakes lock up, car won't move forward on D. Stepping on gas = brakes make horrible metal crunching sound. Found a safe spot just before fwy. Tow truck will arrive in 120 minutes 6:27 pm - AAA truck estimated arrival. bringing it to their shop overnight. I called and employee said I can leave it there. 8:30 am appointment. Will see what the owner will do about it and I will update my review tomorrow. First review 5-stars Jan 23 - Good 2 tires replacement and brakes. they suggested replace brake pads.

Excellent customer service and always the best workmanship. Never dissatisfied with the overall…read morequality of their services

Great service. We've been going to Walt's for years and have been very satisfied with the care…read morethey have given us.

The mechanics here are awesome. Really great, honest guys. I always stress with car stuff as I tend…read moreto have bad luck. I had a slow leak and was hopeful only a patch was needed but was anxious to take it in expecting it to be worse and costing me a lot. I've been here a couple times and they've always been great. I trust anyone my dad recommends and he has nothing but good things to say about these guys. I showed up this morning and the greeted me right away, had me pull back and they spotted a nail in the tire. Patches it up no problem. I think I was there all of 4 minutes if that. Thanks guys!!

'Maybe a 3 on quality a 4 on price and a zero on personality .this guy a a flaming a-hole,there are…read moretoo many other shops around that do the same level of work,just do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.