This place is a gem. I just moved to the area and stressing out to find a good mechnaic. With a lot…read moreof stress and burn out, I found Orange Empire. Gino, great guy at the front desk is the first great sign. He says Jose is one of the nicest people ever, couldn't agree more. Definitely helped me out while I was going through a lot. I made the EASIEST mistake known to cars, and they could of easily overcharged me, but didn't. And honestly for that, I am so grateful. I didn't make the best first impression, but they did. Think I found my new mechanic. If vou liked what vou read and need to get your car fixed, come to Orange Empire Auto!

Was looking for a highly rated auto shop near my job to get a quick oil change before work starts…read moreand was not disappointed. My request went through the Yelp Project page first and Jose was very fast with his response. He told me I could come in on a Friday morning as a walk in. Gino who took care of my intake was very friendly and made me feel welcome. They also had a comfy waiting area stocked with complimentary coffee and snacks, but I didn't need to wait long because I was out of there within an hour, oil changed and tires rotated. Their prices are fair and they accept both credit card and cash/Zelle (if you want to avoid the 3% credit card surcharge). During the oil change they also noted some things that will need repair, but weren't pushy with their recommendations. For that I am very appreciative, and will most definitely come back for their continued services.

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.

Amazing honest auto shop that doesn't not try to upsell you. They told me about an issue my car is…read morehaving and were upfront that it's not a fire now but could become an issue later. Yet they did not try to pressure me into fixing it, but rather told me in a more of an off hand, oh hey by the way kind of heads up. I appreciated their honesty and the price is not a rip off either. The only downside is that they don't take appointments so it's a first come first serve situation and I had to come in on a PTO day since I want to make sure it got taken care of that day.

I had a really great experience at this shop and honestly can't recommend them enough. A few weeks…read moreago, my catalytic converter was stolen, and I had it replaced at another shop. After that repair, my check engine light suddenly came on--even though it wasn't on before. The first shop told me it was a problem with the mass air flow sensor and tried to charge me to fix it, which didn't feel right to me. So I decided to come here for a second opinion, and I'm really glad I did. The mechanic took the time to properly diagnose the issue and walked me through everything step by step. Within about an hour, he figured out that it wasn't the air flow sensor at all--it was just a blown fuse. That alone saved me a lot of money and potentially from being overcharged elsewhere. What really stood out was the honesty and communication. He explained clearly what went wrong, didn't try to upsell anything, and made sure I understood the situation. On top of that, he even aired up my tires for free, which was a nice touch. Fast, honest, and affordable service like this is hard to find. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this shop to others.

Amazing service, quick (10-15min), affordable, friendly staff, professional - highly recommend! I…read morebought a lightly used tired that looked practically new for half the price out the door of what I was quoted at American tires. I had a concern that maybe the price was so good because they were using tires that were patched or something but nothing could be further from the truth! They shared were they source their tires from and rest assured you're getting a great deal for sometimes practically new tires. These guys and girls are the real deal. They have earned a life time customer and my trust to send my friends and family in the future!

I've been going to these guys for a few years now and I'm so glad to have found a trustworthy place…read morefor my troublesome car early on! Matt and Manny are so helpful at explaining all of the issues and concerns that need work on. I always try to go to them for any issues if I can help it.

Terrible communication to the customer. Walked in for a basic oil change. Didnt expect to wait…read moreclose to 3 hours on a Wednesday late morning. I'm sure their product and services are great. Unfortunately, they missed this time. Wont be coming back. Not about the money but lack of communication to the customer waiting in the lobby for 3 hours. Update: thanks for response. Good luck to you guys!

He's a good straightforward mechanic who tells you everything you need to know about the service…read moreyou're getting, even if it's beyond his scope.

I requested a quote for a 50,000 mile service and he wouldn't give it to me. Then he gave me a…read morequote for an oil change and told me to come in and talk about the rest of the service. His Yelp responses were very good, excellent in fact but if he won't give me a quote he's telling me he doesn't compete on price. I thought about it and decided to bring it to another guy with excellent Yelp reviews because I want to go to someone who does compete on price.

As you can see by the other reviews, Jesse the owner needs to improve his organization and…read morecommunication to run his business better. My experience was called to book on Monday morning, quoted the price based on easy to describe work and an appointment for Wednesday at 8AM. So I adjust my schedule and am ready. No show, no answer calls or texts until a call at 930 - where he apologizes for issues on Tuesday and will show up at 5PM. Fine. I'll adjust my evening plans too. An organized person would have adjusted plans and communicated Wednesday if they had issues/delays Tuesday. Then, at 2PM calls back and says looking more like 530PM. And then he says... oh? Did I give you a price already? Oh that's actually a lot of work and says it'll actually cost 60% more. That was enough to call it quits. While I can't speak to his mechanic abilities, he fell short on: 1) being able to accurately understand and estimate work before quoting, or worse, stick to his quote when he gets busy 2) ability to plan his schedule and communicate reasonably. I hope he learns from this and other experiences and reaches his potential through better consistency.

Jesse is the reason my cat is alive…read more Last weekend, during the Garden Grove toxic chemical evacuation, my tuxedo cat decided that the undercarriage of my cousin's Tesla Model Y was a great hiding spot. It was not. He was wedged in there for 12 hours with no food, no water, and zero litter box access. He was absolutely losing it. I ran through every option. Fire department? Busy with the actual chemical explosion rattling all of OC, fair. Animal control? Ghosted me. My cousin, currently out of the country, tried Tesla Roadside Assistance through the app. Tesla's answer: their technicians are not trained to rescue animals. Noted, but deeply unhelpful in the moment. Two other mechanics passed too. Jesse was my third Yelp attempt and my last real option. He showed up within two hours, no fuss, and got straight to work. He tried everything - the frunk, underneath, removing the right wheel - methodically working different angles for an hour and a half because my cat had chosen the most inconvenient possible position to be chonky in. Jesse stayed patient the entire time and got him out safely. My cat is home. He is fine. He is completely unbothered, as cats are. Jesse showed up when nobody else could. That is not something I will forget. Oh, and his prices are insanely reasonable. If you need a mechanic who will actually show up and problem-solve, Jesse is your guy.

Joe always takes great care of all my family cars and us!…read more Don't forget to ask for Joe when you bring your car in. Also, the waiting room is so comfy and well stocked for all your needs while you wait.

Joe was super helpful with resolving the issue with my under engine shield. He did a great job and…read morewas super knowlegable.

Amazing customer service, I've been coming here for years and they always make sure I'm satisfied…read morewith the service and go above and beyond to help me!

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.