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    Ward Service Auto Repair

    4.3 (92 reviews)
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    Bee Z.

    Brought my very old possibly near death car in for what I was worried was huge expensive transmission repair. They diagnosed, referred me to a place that could fix my real issue (it was muffler shop related) and charged me $0! Great folks. I later came back for a service, full oil change, trans fluid and new serpentine belt on the same car as I was so thankful for the first free service/referral. They kept my old car going strong and charged me fairly.

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    Excellent, honest, trustworthy service. Wonderful people. Great care. Do yourself. Favor and trust them with your business

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    Friendly staff, quick service. I came for a smog check and it was reasonably priced and done within half an hour or so.

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    Thank you Lalo and Jim really appreciate you guys taking care of me. It was a real pleasure.

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    This review is long overdue. Just for context, I have been a customer at Arcadia Ultimate…read moreAutomotive for nearly 35 years. The only cars I have ever owned are Hondas. I know, Hondas are not the sexiest of cars, but they are affordable, reliable, well-made, and practical. For someone like me, that's just fine. I have the simplest of tastes. If you're looking for a place to have your Honda serviced, look no further than Arcadia Ultimate Automotive. Owner Jeff is someone I would entrust with my life. He is the epitome of honesty and integrity. His prices are fair, and most importantly, he will not sell you parts or services you don't need. He will take the time to explain his "diagnosis" of the car's issues, and will lay out a clear plan for maintenance, service, or repair. In all the years I have known Jeff, I've been so impressed how much he values his customers. He gives his customers the absolute best. His integrity is unmatched and he values transparency and truth. And his knowledge /expertise of Hondas (as well as Acuras) is elite. Jeff's wife, Terri, has always provided us with friendly and timely customer service. Jeff's staff, in particular Roman, is an absolute pleasure to work with. Of all the reviews I've done on Yelp, I can say without a doubt that this review is solid as a rock. The fact that I've been going to Ultimate Automotive or over 30 years and have referred countless Honda owners speaks volumes. If you're a Honda person like me, go see Jeff! He will take excellent care of you.

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    DC Auto Repair

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    Tucked in the middle of this busy auto repair plaza, DC Auto is now one of my go to places for work…read moreon my vehicles. Referred by my friend, Danny (owner) was able to do for my German car that my usual mechanic said "Oh no ... we don't touch that" He also quoted me a reasonable price. I didn't bother shopping around because one shop I came across before DC Auto quoted me nearly triple. I also learned a few things about newer cars and which engines are a headache to work on and which are not. Guess I'm not getting any more German cars. It's nice to find a mechanic who can do what others run away from, at a decent rate.

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    I was in need of getting new brake pads and rotors for my 2020 BMW X5. Was getting quotes from a…read morecouple of other places but getting the quote from RTMotorworks was thorough. I was hoping I just needed brake pads for the front and hopefully not all 4 wheels at the time. They were very responsive and the quote was comparable to other places, if not better. Decided to take it in on a Friday in the morning. Checked my wheels and told me I just needed the front brake pads and rotors replaced. The back was still good. Sigh of relief somewhat. They were able to get the pads and rotors replaced for little under 3 hours. Time went by and they were updating me during the whole time. Great service and team here. Will definitely bring my car back in to get other services done. No issues whatsoever with the new pads and rotors.

    PROBLEM: ALIGNMENT ISSUES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ACCOUNTABILITY…read more When I first tried to leave a review, my account was somehow blocked from posting specifically for RTM, while I could still review other businesses. I contacted Yelp, and by coincidence, the representative I spoke with was also RTM's Yelp rep. He said it was strange that I couldn't post only for RTM. After I explained my situation, he advised me not to leave a review and instead take the matter to small claims court--which I did. During the hearing, the judge seemed to understand my side, but the ruling ultimately favored RTM. Despite being advised not to post this, I'm sharing my experience here because the situation still doesn't sit right with me--especially given Yelp's controversial review practices. On 10/1/25, my rear right adjustable control arm snapped. My car has aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension components, so a precise alignment is critical to ensure proper fitment without rubbing the fender. I initially went to TM Auto (located across from RTM) for the control arm replacement. After installation, TM took my car to RTM for alignment. I specifically asked them to match the rear right alignment to the rear left, which was set at -2.8 degrees. When I went to pick up my car, I immediately noticed the rear right wheel did not match the rear left. The camber was visibly off. I pointed this out to the technician, but he insisted the alignment was correct and that there were no machine or human errors. After repeated requests, they put the car back on the rack, but instead of rechecking, two additional technicians came out and dismissed my concerns with questionable explanations: "Toyota made the fenders uneven." "Your control arm is made in Taiwan/China--what do you expect?" Despite putting the car back on the rack, they never rechecked the alignment. They simply removed the car and stood by their original claim. With no resolution, I had no choice but to drive the car home. Because the alignment was incorrect, my tires rubbed against the fender the entire way. The next day, I found heat damage, paint cracking, and visible wear on the fender. I came back the next day to talk to Richard (the owner) hoping he would recheck everything, but it was apparent he was "too busy"--despite clearly having time to talk with other customers and then continue working on another car, while ignoring me. I waited outside RTM for over an hour trying to speak with him. When the TM Auto manager asked if he had seen the damage, his response was, "Yeah, so what?"--with no concern at all. After is when I left, and was forced to go to another shop to realign--more driving, more damage done. I used a camber gauge and measured -2.8 degrees on the rear left and -2.0 degrees on the rear right. To confirm, I took the car to my trusted shop, Chewerks in La Habra, where they verified the rear right camber was indeed -2.0 degrees and did not match the left side. Their measurements matched mine exactly. Because RTM refused to recheck or correct their work, this improper alignment caused damage to my car. The rear left side tucks properly, while the rear right sticks out about half an inch, which led directly to the rubbing and damage. I had clear documentation and evidence, but the court still ruled in RTM's favor. I chose not to appeal to avoid spending more time on the matter. A nearby body shop, Cenco Auto Body, quoted over $1,800 to repair the fender (with another shop giving a similar estimate), confirming the extent of the damage. What could have been a simple recheck turned into a costly mistake. Despite everything, RTM did not offer any compensation or attempt to make things right. Seeing RTM's highly rated Yelp profile made their response even more surprising. They're quick to take your money with a smile when things go well, but when issues arise--as in my case--they deny responsibility and make no effort to make things right (In my case, they didn't take money directly, but a receipt was given to TM Auto, and I had to pay TM Auto--which is the same as paying RTM directly). TM Auto went as far as offering RTM to help cover the repair costs, but RTM still refused. TM Auto didn't have to step in for someone else's mistake, yet they still tried--that says everything. Richard (the owner) had my contact information through the small claims process, yet he never made any effort to contact me--even before we went to assigned court date. After what happened, I'm relieved I didn't bring my other cars first--especially since those cars are of higher value. It seems RTM has many satisfied customers, along with a smaller number of unhappy ones. Hopefully, you don't end up in the latter group like me. FWIW: Following the incident, I contacted Hunter to verify when RTM's rack was last calibrated. Abel (rep) advised that its calibration was set to expire later that month. This raises the possibility that their rack may have been out of calibration.

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