Jim is a wonderful person. Honest and affordable. I always call him for car advice and trust him.

I've been going here for years, quality work for reasonable price. I'm very critical and they haven't failed me yet. Small jobs to big jobs this place can handle it. Only thing is there always busy so I call ahead. read more

A1 Lube N Tune has fair prices and great workmanship. I highly recommend this place. Jim tells you what you need and doesn't try and sell you services you don't need, he is an honest mechanic! read more

Excellent service! A mechanic a woman trust! Fair prices & accurate diagnosis of ccar problem!

fairest, most affordable mechanic in the area. would recommend him to literally anyone.

Been coming to Jim for years now. He is friends with my dad. Jim is honest and straight to the point. I was told I needed an engine. Jim said " if you need a new engine, how are you still driving "? You don't need an engine. I only needed a tune up and a oil change Yep Jim is the read more

Took my car in to get a new clutch kit installed. They did the job but for some reason immediately after that the car just went into a down hill spiral of problem after problem. Took the car back and Jim was no help. I do not recommend and will never go back. read more

Highly DO NOT recommend this place. We trusted them to service our car and although they did complete the service, there were a ton of small parts missing. Our car shortly after started having more problems and when we tried to take it back, the owner Jim, yelled at my husband saying that he we've never even been to his shop before. My husband showed him the invoice and he changed his tone, checked the car out and said nothing was wrong. There is clearly something wrong with our car and we are sure it stems from the work they did. Probably a half assed job caused our car to fail even more. All of the great reviews are probably from minor jobs. If they didn't know how to properly service our car for what it needed , they should have been honest and saved us the time and headache. Our car was with them for 2, almost 3 weeks! read more

Came for the first time to get repairs done and an oil change. The older man is just talking to a friend about guns. Totally ignores me. Then after 15 minutes of talking with his friend, he looks at me and walks away. Never coming again. read more

I have been taking my car here for years. Jim is the most trusted mechanic. He only fixes what needs to be fixed.

I went there with my Nissan that the dealer told me needed brakes desperately. When I went to Jim he said they were OK and that was at least 12,000 miles ago so the dealer lied to me to sell unnecessary service. Plus i see occasional high performance cars at A-1 like Porsches so he is not scared of expensive cars--just by the looks of the place you assume he only works on middle class cars but he has the capability to work on a sports or luxury cars. The magazines to read in the waiting room are OLD tho from Wally read more

I have been going to Jim for years now. He is super honest & always does a great job with his repairs. Not only that, but his prices are reasonable. I have never felt ripped off. Definitely take your car to Jim! He'll get the job done right the first time & you won't have to pay an arm & a leg for it. read more

Been coming here for about a year now, mind you I am easily scared off by mechanics since the market is saturated with dishonest snakes. I will rate A-1 like this: Reasonable pricing: 10/10 Customer service 10/10 Honesty/Integrity 10/10 Knowledgeable Mechanics: 10/10 I have never been overcharged, and have never gotten unnecessary work done. If you don't need it, he won't make you do it. I refuse to go anywhere else. Will come here for my oil changes, brakes, tire rotations, and anything else I need. My car is a lifeline, and I always need it in peak condition. A-1 and it's staff/owner are people I genuinely trust with my vehicle. read more

If your looking for a reliable place to change your oil at a cheap price look no further. Jim is a fair and good mechanic! I've only been living in this area for 3 years so you know finding a decent mechanic could be a bit difficult. read more

amazing service I have about 5 cars and take them all here. jim is the Man! thank you for everything

I have to say taking my vehicle here was a great experience. I never felt like I was being sold anything. Very honest, informative, and straightforward service here. Jim's demeanor was refreshing and I'll definitely be back when it's time for a tune up. Thank you! read more

Honest mechanics do exist and he owns this shop. Jim is very knowledgeable AND honest. Thank you!

Fast, friendly service. We were in and out in fifteen minutes. I brought my own oil and filter and they changed it for $13. Not bad.

Jim is a great guy, I have been taking all 4 of my cars over to him for the last year and each car he took care of for a great price.

I had an issue with my car that I didn't really understand but it had to do with my transmission. I thought it was going to be a very expensive problem and it probably would have been if I had taken my car to the service center at my dealership. I decided to bring it here because my whole family because my sister and my brothers go to Jim for everything. Jim got the issue fixed within 2 days and it was very affordable. It's hard to find an honest mechanic nowadays but I really trust Jim. I hope I don't have any problems with my car in the future but if I do, I will take it to Jim. read more

I've been going to A-1 Lube and tune for 20+ years. Being a women I was always worried about getting ripped off. But Jim is very honest and I trust him. He does great work and fair prices. I would recommend Jim to all my friends and family. read more

I have been coming to Jim for years and he is great. He is very knowledgable and more importantly he is HONEST! If you need any work done A-1 Lube and Tune is the place to go!!! read more

A-1 Lube & Tune - Auto Repair Near Me - Montclair, California

Another visit to Jims for one of the family cars and we were only charged 27.00 for an oil change and we were expecting to pay for suspension work which we were given a $1000 estimate from another shop. Jim is an honest man who does a great job and only charges the work that truly needs to be completed... Refer your friends and family. read more

Being a gangstuh and runnin' the streets, you always have to make sure you're getting what you pay for and customers get legit product. Some folks charge a dime for a nickel bag. Others charge a nickel for a dime bag. Try to score the latter. Jim at A1 Lube and Tune is of the latter breed. I needed a valve job on my motorhome. Jim quoted me about half what several other shops quoted me. Not only did he deliver on time, at a lower cost than his original estimate- he showed me in detail what he did. He really is the man, behind the man, behind the man. He runs his business, but also does all the work in the shop. That's how he knows the product is right and the price is right- no middle man. Thanks, Jim, for doing me right. read more

When I moved to California I was searching for a honest and reliable mechanic. I was referred to Jim..He has been my mechanic now for 10 years and counting. Jim is honest and will tell you exactly what's wrong and will not waste your time. He has the best quotes and quality of labor. Go on down to A1 Lube andTune. They will treat you like family..I wish I could have gave the establishment more stars.... read more

Shop is tucked away and a bit hard to find but business own Jim is a solid car guy and gives a very good price compared to dealerships and chain places. Likes to teach if you're interested. Changed front brake pads for $135 and changed oil for $30 completed in 2 hours. This place embodies "Ain't much but it's honest work" read more

Got car troubles? Go to Jim. Even if it's the tiniest thing. He is the car doctor of all doctors. Fair pricing. He is good at what he does and let's you know exactly what is wrong and what he is going to do. He takes care of you and your car and won't try to upscale you on prices or services. The kind of guy you need to have to work on your car is Jim because he makes sure you are well informed. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning to get a diagnostic test done since my check engine light has been on and off for like the past year, lol. Jim ran the test and luckily it wasn't anything serious. He figured it was my gas cap not being on tight enough or something to that effect. I thought it had to do with my catalytic converter (it was stolen from me on Valentines Day 2013, jerks) but ever since I got my cat replaced my check engine light has been on. Needless to say, he didn't bullshit me and he was really nice and fast. It was great to know that he also is a certified smog check facility, so I was able to get my smog check and everything transmitted to the DMV right there!! Most places are one or the other but he is both! A repair shop and a smog check center. AWESOME!! I will definitely be coming here from now on if anything goes wrong with my Honda! :) read more

I have been trusting Jim (the owner) for all the cars I've had for 2 decades. He and his crew are thorough and Jim is a very honest person. He'll tell you the absolute necessity services for your car and really fixes and maintains your vehicle. Hard worker, loves his craft, and an all around great manager and owner! Highly recommended. Truly one of a kind. read more

Jim's the best!! I don't trust anyone else with my cars. He's honest and I have always felt well taken care of. Ever since I bought my first car, Jim's been my car guy. Bring your car here if you want it fixed correctly the first time. Jim's the man read more

This shop is the best! Jim is the most honest mechanic I know. Integrity I should say. I went to his shop, its by the railroad, "don't judge the book by its cover", it looks scary but wait until I tell you the story. So I went for a brake fluid service coz of the service indicator. He checked the brake fluid first and showed me the fluid. He told me that my brake fluid is still good and clean and it's 3/4 full. He said that I'm still good for like 2-3months and to just check youtube on how to reset the light. I was so happy coz I save some bucks! If I went to the dealer, for sure, they will charge me 3x without even changing the fluid. Jim is the go to guy and will go to him for maintenance. read more

By far the BEST mechanic I've ever been to!! I've taken my truck there twice so far for some needed repair (heater core replacement $100, and solenoid repair $195) and both times very reasonable prices for the work done and quick at getting it done, but getting it done right!! Jim is honest and he takes the time to tell you what's wrong with your vehicle! I def will be back with any other repairs needed for my truck even though I live in long beach n he's in montclair, that's how good he is!!!! read more

Jim is % Besides being friendly, courteous and quick, he is very reasonable. Very satisfied with my experience today.

Jim is the greatest. A family friend had recommended this place and I don't think I'll ever find another place soon. Very honest and pleasant to work with. read more

Jim is super knowledge and an honest mechanic I've been going to him for years and I wouldn't go anywhere else! I highly recommend him.

A-1 Tube and Lube is hands down a treasure we found! It is so hard to find a good mechanic shop that will preform class A work for a much better price than any other place. Jim and his staff have a great work ethic, deliver the car in good timing, and will work with your situation. Honestly, I highly recommend A-1 Tube Lube!! read more

Jim is good at what he does. Someone called him a car doctor and I agree. I trust him with my cars. I'm very glad he was recommended to me. When I tell others about him those that know him always say he was recommended to them by someone else. Jim and his crew are the best in all ways. read more

Needed head work done on my car and this shop was recommended to me by a guy in the auto repair business. This place was honest, knowledgeable, and very fair on the price. This is now my go-to shop for now on. read more

I have gone to Jim for about 7 years now. I was referred by friends who have gone to him much longer than that. Everyone I know who comes here becomes a confirmed customer after the first visit. Several times I have brought my car in for something I did not know was minor like a blown fuse, and when I picked up my car Jim tells me it's no charge, it only took 5 minutes to fix. Not being a mechanic, a few times he could have charged me a lot of money and I wouldn't have known the difference. Very honest man. They are busy sometimes because people know how good they are. If they make a mistake they are very prompt to fix it. They are not related to A1 Lube & Tune in Corona! read more

Jim and his employees are amazing. They know what they are doing, they are HONEST (which is hard to come by with mechanics) and dont over charge. I just took my car in yesterday for what my HONDA dealer told me I needed ALL four brakes and roaters changed. Honda quoted me over $1,000!!! WHAT? I took it to Jim, he checked it, told me I was good on my front roaters and brakes all I needed were the back ones replaced. He charged me less that $200 and the car was done the same day. Also, they checked my oil and topped it off for me! They are amazing I will ONLY go to them from now on! Real stand up people. read more