I've lived in the area for over a decade and have used a couple different local auto shops. Shops close or change ownerships and go down hill. This led me to Your Car Specialists. Man...I feel dumb...I should have always been searching for the best I could find. I found this place last year and I wish I had found them sooner. An honest mechanic shop you say?? Quality maintenance, reasonable prices and friendly service. What more can you ask for? I would doubt if they are the cheapest in town, but the bottom line is I trust them to do the work right the first time. Steve is a straight shooter and won't upsell you on unnecessary service. He is very knowledgeable about common issues on vehicles and inputs the maintenance into Carfax incase you end up at a different shop in the future. He even let me know about an open recall on my truck! All this to say that my vehicles will be going here as long as this shop is open and maintains their high standards. read more

Awesome service - So trustworthy. They have been my moms go to mechanic since 1980 I was a year old then, I'm now 46 years old and they service my kiddo and my husbands car- (not mine cuz I lease my vehicles now) but I always recommend them to anyone looking for a honest mechanic! read more

Steve is very nice, an expert, and polite. I've been taking my car there since 2017 and have always had a good experience. Thank you man!

A neighbor recommended this shop when we moved here more than 10 years ago. We loved their honesty and reasonable prices. We had taken our cars there for everything and we always had a nice experience. read more

Great service and nice and peaceful waiting area. Most of all my car is always taken cared of!

I am way past due in this review. Yes, I definitely recommend this mechanic. I first came here due to reviews but now have gone there several times and I can say with sincerity that Steve is very honest and reliable and I know when I bring my car here I will get excellent and timely service. His prices are also very fair. read more

Hi, Steve this is Joel Gutierrez. I wonder if my black Honda pilot 2018 it's ready to pick it up? How much will be to make a check. This is the fifth or sixth month and I don't receive an answer yet please let me know what happens with my truck. Thank you have a great day! read more

Ok,so what could be better, Steve is honest to a T. He reads my mind and the final bill is never filled with questionable fees or charges. Only what we discuss is done, but everything is checked. This method makes automotive maintenance a whole different experience, removing the fear of "fix it all right now or you won't have a car". All repairs are guaranteed and are done with such quality, the guarantee is just peace of mind. I guess you can understand that I consider Your Car Specialists to be one of my greatest assets. All you have to do is call them... tell him Jeff sent you! read more

Honest car mechanic. I was convinced I needed a brake job along with my service. After checking my brakes I was informed my brakes only needed an adjustment and cleaning. It was $30 as opposed to the way more costly full brake job. Highly recommended honest mechanic. read more

Always honest and quick services anytime I need anything done to my Mercedes! Thank you guys! read more

I've been taking all of my vehicles to Steve at YCS since his dad was in charge. I appreciate his honestly and the quality of the work. If Steve tells you it's time to get something done on your vehicle you best have it done because he is just as quick to tell you to not waste your money if you are trying to do unnecessary work or maintenance. If you are looking for an HONEST mechanic/shop this is the place to go. read more

I had to give this review....I called for a quote on the repair I was in need of. Ultimately, I got some free, excellent and extremely informative tips on my situation. If I ever need a repair, I trust these guys. They actually treated me like a person and not a sale.. it was so genuine... I will definitely be utilizing their services for any future repairs! read more

Very trustworthy guys that don't try to scam you or pretend something is wrong with your car to make more money.

I recently had my 2002 Chevy Suburban worked on and I was very pleased with the results. Steve explained in detail what they did to fix the problems with my car. Thank you Steve! read more

I have been with Steve for years, and I am pleased to give him and his company top rating, based on both expertise and forthright honesty in all maintenance and repairs. Bob V. read more

Most trustworthy and honest mechanic I've ever had. I don't even live close by but my family takes all our cars here and Steve always takes care of us. I once had an old corolla that was shutting off when at a stop. It happen to break down across the street from a Toyota dealership one time so I had it towed there out of convenience. I was told I would need a new engine and the cost would cost $$$$! Thank god my husband decided to get a second opinion from Steve. It ended up being something minor which was not only fixable but cost a fraction of what the Toyota dealership (of Long Beach) mechanic had told me. Although it's been passed on to my niece and nephew, that corolla still runs great to this day and I think it's because I always took it to Your Car Specialist for regular maintenance! read more

A family member recommended this auto shop for an issue I was having with a lower body splash guard that had come loose and was scraping the street occasionally, and I'm sure glad that they did. I arrived in the early morning for my appointment and I was very impressed by the cleanliness of the lobby. Most car shops don't put that level of care into making you feel comfortable while you wait, however they went above and beyond the call of duty in this respect. They worked quickly, and were able to reattach the splash guard in only 30 minutes. It was a quick, extremely cheap, and awesome experience and I do not plan on ever going back to a dealership. Thank you Steve! read more

Steve B. and the crew over at YCS are awesome. This is the best mechanic shop I've ever been to. I have finally found a trustworthy mechanic. I will continue to bring my car here and I will recommend this amazing shop to all my friends and family. read more

Came in for an oil change and asked if they could take a look at my car, since I got into a minor fender bender that didn't even seem to bend my fender haha. The staff were truly honest workers. Very helpful and friendly. They noticed I needed a new air filter since mine was a tad bit more than clogged. Brought it out to show me the grime. I will definitely come here anytime I need servicing. Outstanding staff and service. read more

Brought in my car for an oil change, everything was perfection! Very honest, great shop! I will now be coming here for all my vehicle needs! Thanks so much!!! read more

I drove about 60 miles through L.A. traffic, for my service appointment at "Your Car Specialists". I'm not crazy. It's worth the trip, to get good, proper, quality service, from a place that cares about you- a place you can trust. I'm very impressed with "Your Car Specialists"! I recommend them highly. read more

My sister kept bugging me to switch over to Your Car Specialists, which is weird because neither of us really know anything about cars so why did she seem so enthused about an auto repair shop. But I switched over because my car started sounding really terrible and not only did they figure out what was wrong, they showed me the different parts that were broken and needed repair and had a chat with me about what I could afford to switch out right now versus what I needed to start saving for / keeping in mind. Dropped a fair amount of money but a lot needed to be done on my car. In the end, I could totally see why my sister was so adamant: Steve is awesome and honest, and my car has never driven better! I can actually feel the difference on the road. Really, 5 star service! read more

The name says it all! Steve there is very friendly and does what he says and doesn't stick it you. I had my Silverado at the dealer and after $830 in service they tell me I need to drop another $2000 for HVAC work. I was referred to YCS and Steve had my truck for 2 days, calls me up and says, found the problem, parts and labor $209 I couldn't believe it, the dealer was going to take me for 10x's that cost. I tell anyone I know that needs auto repairs about Steve and Your Car Specialists. read more

5 thumbs up!! This place is great all around. Customer service and quality. I recommend this place to all my family members and friends. read more

* for great pricing ** for friendliness and positive attitude ** fast/professional service and follow ups I needed clutch job and timing belt replacement for my '99 Subaru Forester and I had quoted $2,000 at the other shop in Buena Park. But, here I could do not only clutch and timing belt but also knock sensor/rear O2 sensor replacement, parking brake adjustment, and oil/filter change at the same price. I am so pleased with YCS and happy without slipping clutch and check engine light! read more

Great shop! I have been bringing my car to YCS for the last two years. I used to go to the drive through oil change places, but the service I have received at YCS has been outstanding every time and my car is running great. Very fair prices on brakes, oil changes, tire replacement - those are the services I have needed. This week I took my car to the dealership for a safety recall. At the same time, the dealer tried to charge me +$200 for a new rear lamp assembly as my rear lights kept shorting out. I took the car to YCS to have them check it out. YCS charged me $30 to remove a piece of plastic in the lamp assembly that was causing the short. Saved me almost $200 which was obviously excellent news. Thanks again YCS!!! read more

Great place to get car repairs, oil changes, and more. Owner is awesome and pricing is extremely reasonable. Worth the trip. Waiting room is comfortable and they even provide free beverages. You will never feel taken advantage of, just taken care of. Will recommend with two thumbs up! read more

I really wish other oil change and auto repair places had the same same work and customer oriented business ethics. This place is great! Although I have not brought in my cars for any major repairs...yet... I have dealt with Steve numerous times and I bring both of my cars in here regularly for oil changes. The customer service is always the best when I come in and the reviews don't lie. Also, my Chevy's alarm fob was not working so he fixed it at a very cheap cost! The dealership wanted to replace everything and get a brand new one for about $150! All in all, Steve and his staff are super friendly, honest and won't try to gip you for things that aren't really needed. And of course you can't beat complementary coffee in the morning waiting room. I recommend YCS to all friends and family for fast, honest, and professional auto maintenance and repair needs! read more

Your Car Specialists - Waiting room - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

My family & I been coming to Steve for years. We literally don't go anywhere else & never will! He's honest & treats you like family

I searched out the best rated yelp review repair place near to my broke down truck, and found Your Car Specialists. Being from Phoenix, AZ I wasnt sure where to get my truck fixed. They are worth ther 5 star rating and more! Excellent customer service, knowledge, attention, care, and help!!! I had my 2002 Ford F350 dually break down, they had to do a lot to find the issue and send away for warranty repair. they have been grewat through the whole process and Steve the owner has been there every step of the way! Thanks for everything guys! read more

I have always taken my car to the dealer for service. Well - NOT ANYMORE! The last time I took my car to the dealer, the service tech called and gave me a laundry list of things that were wrong with my car and needed immediate attention. All would have cost me well over $1,000! I didn't trust this service tech and so I did a little investigating online and came upon Your Car Specialist. I was impressed with the reviews and decided to give it a shot. Let me tell you, I was NOT DISAPPOINTED. Steve took really good care of me and was in constant communication with me throughout the day. He told me what was was urgent and required an immediate fix (serpentine belt), with a cost that was 1/3 of what the dealer quoted me. and told me what could wait (rear breaks). The prices are great, my car is running great and I couldn't be happier. Thanks, Steve and YOUR CAR SPECIALIST! You've earned a new customer! :-) read more

This place is my go-to place for car repairs. "Honesty" and "Car Repair" are not words that are frequently used together, yet this place is a model business. Steve is an Ace. read more

Steve did a great job getting my a/c to work again especially right before this heatwave we got.

Steve and his shop are fantastic. They have worked on my 2002 Ranger since I have worked in Santa Fe Springs since 2004. As others have said as well Steve is honest and the repairs they do are top notch. I would recommend them to anyone and many of my coworkers use their shop as well. Thanks Steve! read more

I love this place. I started coming here because it was recommended by CarMax as an alternative repair shop. I'm bringing my car here over the dealership every time now. This is my second time here. First time was for two cooling fans. This time it's for an oil change, filter, and new headlight connector. They're fast, fair, and friendly. I'll keep coming here and recommending them for as long as I'm in the area. Steve is the best! read more

It can be difficult finding a mechanic who is honest, especially when being a woman with a car problem. Steve Bazar is just that, honest. Steve gives you the run down on what the problem is with the car and even shows you the parts that need fixing. Steve will let you know what services will be needed in the future, so it gives you time to save by then. Steve told me that a car will run well as long as the fluids are checked and changed when needed. Steve has the philosophy of not over working his employees to 7 days a week like most establishments. Steve believes in giving his employees time off to be with their families and rest, so they are recharged again when going back to work. This means that employees will be more motivated to go to work and provide you with the best of service. That's my kind of philosophy. I will continue to bring my 2 cars at "You Car Specialist" due to the honesty, quality work, and upstanding philosophy. I definitely recommend this place to anyone that's dealt with any other mechanic that lacks the qualities that "Your Car Specialists" possesses. read more

Ben is the best in the business at fixing Mercedes' cars. I've been going to Ben's for many years and and he is honest and he gets the work done in a proper amount of time. Also, Ben gives you the facts and doesn't pressure you to do something more than you feel you can afford or feel you don't need done at the time. I wouldn't go anywhere else. And have recommended Auto Lab to friends and family. Alba Mendoza read more

Service work & customer service excellence! Never take to our local dealer again, saves us hassle of the ADD-ON 'work needed' up sale from the SERVICE WRITERS. Steve and his team do great work and making an appointment makes the process even better. We would recommend to all our family and friends for scheduled maintenance work in SoCal. Hubby and I travel from So Nevada to see these folks and of course throw in time for mini VACAY. ~McDaniel's~ read more

I was referred to Your Car Specialists by a coworker and these guys are great. I needed a oil change, and a professional once over on a 4runner I just purchased, and fully expected to pay for a mechanic to take a look. That was all actually included with the oil change here. Very reasonable pricing, and Steve didn't suggest unnecessary repairs. This is the kind of shop that looks for a lifetime customer, not just a quick payday with a unsuspecting victim. I will definitely be bringing the truck back to these guys for my next service! read more

Highly pleased with the service here. Went in for an oil change which also included tire rotation and multiple point inspection. I was referred to this place by my sister and she was right on about the great service. The prices are very reasonable and they did also have this great promotion where I got $25 off on my first visit and my sister also gets $25 credit for the referral. Steve, the gentleman I dealt with, was very professional and friendly. He explained things very clearly and was very helpful. They were very efficient and punctual so I did not have to wait long at all. Overall great experience. I totally recommend this place. Oh, did I mention they also had a clean waiting area with free drinks. read more