It's rare to find kind people who truly care about clients in this industry. It's surprising to come across people like Arnold and Arnaulfo. Their prices are the most fair in the area, but the quality, the skill, the knowledge that were provided was TOP NOTCH. Very honest and knows alot about cars. They deserve your business and referrals. I called them and they were able to squeeze us in after I told him we had an urgent case and needed their help. He found more issues that other shops probably wouldnt have caught. Auto scientists with MAD SKILLS. Arnold educated and guided me and we were able to make the best and right decision on the vehicle. Thanks man! read more

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TRUSTWORTHY. Highly skilled. Knowledgeable. Kind. That's exactly how I would describe Arnold and his father. If you need a pre-purchase inspection or any auto repair, whether it be european, american, japanese made, etc, and EVs, take your car here and don't think twice. We reached out to Arnold for a pre-purchase inspection. While six other places quoted us $250-$350 for a "comprehensive" inspection, we paid Arnold $100, which was a STEAL for what he did, even more than what the others promised. He spent at least two hours thoroughly checking the vehicle, test driving it and walking us through every detail so we truly understood its condition. We were looking at buying an Audi Q4 e-tron that had a damage report. A reputable dealership told us it was "minor" and offered to take it to the mechanic for our peace of mind. After browsing Yelp and reading the amazing reviews, we decided to come here instead and I'm so glad we did. I had already done my due diligence and familiarized myself with the vehicle and potential issues. I asked Arnold very specific, technical questions that I already knew the answers to. He answered every single one with clarity and confidence and everything I was expecting to hear. My husband stayed the entire time, and Arnold patiently explained everything while inspecting the car. You can tell he was that kid that made the auto shop his playground growing up. He's passionate, meticulous, and GENUINELY cares. What impressed me most is that Arnold will never pressure you. He won't tell you "don't buy it," but he will clearly explain what could go wrong and what it might cost to fix. When I pressed him for his honest opinion, he said he personally wouldn't buy it at the listed price but if we negotiated it lower, then it might be worth considering. That level of honesty is RARE. They are your small local auto shop but I would choose them over any flashy, grandiose service center any day. Their integrity and transparency make them stand out. Thank you so much, Arnold and your dad, for the amazing service. We ended up just buying a Tesla! read more

Great experiences. The owner would let you know what happen to your car exactly. Legit pricing too. read more

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Calling all middle class south OC residents! Come here! After calling a bunch of shops, A&J was the only shop with good reviews and fair prices. I live in Aliso Viejo and my local shop like all the shops around here decided to raise their prices to serve welathier residents. I wish I went to A&J for my previous repairs as I've been overcharged by alot in the Aliso area. I just got my struts and brakes replaced and the owner knew about specific parts being bad and know which company to order from so I trusted his skill. Its a shop that originally was a father and son duo and now the son took over the shop and he's very knowledgeable and is involved with all the repairs. The shop is located with other shops so it can get cramped when busy so drive slow and you'll be fine. Gps doest mark the entrance so I created a pic for you. Have someone drop you off for long repairs or they can drop you off at a local restaurant or starbucks. Best service for the best price hands down. Great owner and they deserve all the business they can get. My Lexus/Toyota is driving good now. read more

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Came in with what I thought was a major problem turned out to be a relatively easy $45 repair. Appreciate their honesty and work ethic. Great small business run by great people. read more

A&J has been my go-to mechanic for years. Arnold and his dad are truly amazing people -- honest, hard-working, and always fair with pricing. My first repair was a control arm issue that they fixed quickly. Later, my car had a major problem and they handled it with the same care and honesty, walking me through everything and getting me back on the road fast. It's rare to find a shop you can trust, and I'm grateful to have found them. I recommend A&J to anyone who wants their car taken care of with integrity and real professionalism. read more

Got me in last minute for my check engine light and figured out the issue free of charge. The customer service was great and everyone was super nice. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Arnulfo helped us out immensely. He was able to vacuum and recharge our AC and replace our AC compressor for us! He was incredibly nice, had great prices, and did things very quickly. I was able to text and call the shop and give/get updates about everything. Definitely coming back! The parking lot is a bit cramped but it was never an issue dropping off or picking up cars. read more

Alfonso Jr and his dad are amazing. Honest, responsive, and price-competitive. Came to get oil changes for a Jaguar and Range Rover and they discovered a coolant leak and had the videos and photos prepared. Will definitely come back again! read more

One of the best experience with an auto mechanic. Arnold was honest and up front about everything. This will be my mechanic from now on, no more getting ripped off! read more

5 stars all the way! This place really deserves 100 stars, to infinity and beyond! I called on a Tuesday because my check engine light came on...And although the gentleman wanted to close early, he waited an extra 15 minutes just to help me. And he didn't charge for a diagnostic...explained the problem and what I could do about it. And the older gentleman was also very nice. I fully recommend this place to anyone with car trouble. read more

I am happy I found A&J Auto Garage, they are very honest and helpful. I went to get my AC compressor replaced. I was quoted $$$$ in other shops, all I have to say is that A&J saved me a lot of money. I will be returning for future car issues, they are definitely trustworthy and very professional. read more

These guys are great. They fixed up my issues with my dad's truck's ball joints and control arms, and did it for a great price. Reasonable prices, fast, and great service. I had an issue with my steering a couple weeks (thought it had something to do with recent repair job) and they took it immediately and looked at it with no delay and showed me the problem (power steering rack). I highly recommend these guys and will be going back to get any future repairs done. read more

Such an amazing experience here! The prices are much better by far and the workers are extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend, they deserve more than 5 stars! read more

Brought my bmw to crevier for a coolant service and the fuel injector cleaning.. found my engine mount to be bad... They wanted 2500 for it or 2000 with the other services done.. i went with the other 2 and declined the mount and looked on yelp and asked around.. Arnulfo answered and gave me the best price for it beating creviers quote by a HUGE margin. Dropped it off and hitched a ride.. i can do without the nice loaner cars for the price i saved. He did an excellent job at a price i was so happy I added a bit more to his quote. I got more maintenance work down the road and it'll now be with his shop without a doubt. read more

Great experience here at A&J's Auto Garage. I brought my car here after my car had been making some suspicious noises for quite some time. Arnold listened to my concerns and explained what he thought was the issue. He was communicative and very friendly throughout the process, including while giving updates on my vehicle. Without feeling like he was trying to upsell me, he mentioned that my car was at the mileage where I might want to consider thinking about getting the timing belt replaced soon. I asked him to just take care of it now, and it was a good thing he mentioned it because my timing belt was not in good condition. I am now confident that my car is in good shape, and my car sounds so much better now! Thank you, Arnold. read more

Inspected my car brakes really forward and honest will comeback again for future services.

Arnulfo was very helpful and knowledgeable. After going to various shops and spending money on repairs that did not fix the issue, he knew where to start prior to diagnosing my car and finished repairing my car within 24 hours. Very great price on getting the repair done as well. I have found a shop i will be doing ALL my repairs moving forward. Thank you Arnulfo! read more

My Radiator blew driving into work. Luckily A&J's was just across the street. I read a few reviews and decided to take my truck in. I'm glad I did. They were able to confirm the problem, order a replacement and had it done first thing the next morning. They went above and beyond replacing some clamps and hoses as well. Very friendly, communicative and efficient. Thankyou A&J! read more

Needed my right rear wheel bearings replaced. Other shops quoted me a ridiculous price for just replacing one. Shopped around several places and randomly messaged A&J's Auto Garage, Arnulfo gave me a very reasonable estimate, so I decided to take a chance and have him do both rear wheel bearings. Very happy with the work Arnulfo and his father did. They use reputable parts, and are both super chill, kind, and trustworthy. The car drives soo smooth now. I'll definitely be coming back for an issue with my other car as well. read more

Honest and transparent! Second experience with these guys and I found them to be honest and trust worthy again. They did not try to upsell or find "faults" and with my car to charge me any extras. Both times, they did quality work and their prices were better than anyone else I called. Highly recommend! read more

I've been taking my cars to A&J's for a couple years now. The work is always done the right way and they make sure to communicate with me throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend. Quality and trustworthy! read more

I've taken my car to Arnold twice now and so far I've been pleased with the service! Arnold is communicative, honest and very friendly. He has been able to fix my car's issues at a reasonable price without overselling me on other services like other mechanics and auto dealerships do. I have already recommended him to friend and family, and I will be coming back for my car's maintenance. read more

Great service and quick response and repair time. I was tired of other similar places giving false quotes and dragging time with repairs. I checked out other repair shops for a weird noise and all claimed my car was fine. Arnold found the issue fast broken muffler, also fixed a few other issues pricing matched and felt correct. read more

I had my break pad service done. Arnold was honest and highly skilled mechanic. Price was lower than any other shop I went to. I highly recommend his shop for auto repair. read more

Arnold and his dad were quick, knowledgeable, and spoke English! I have referred them several times, and my friends have all been treated well. read more

First off I would like to say that everyone comes to a point where they can't trust a mechanic... I was in a place where I needed something done fast and correctly. Someone who I can trust. Arnold and his team were very professional from the start! Answered every question I had. Coming who is clueless on car repairs but know what my car and efforts are worth. End of day, pricing beat everyone else. I left a very happy customer! Trust me on this one, you will be satisfied here for all your car/mechanic needs. Thanks again Arnold and Team! read more

Arnulfo did such a great job changing the brake pads and rotors on my Lexus GX460. He was trustworthy and didn't try to price gauge me when we realized my rotors also needed to get changed. He's definitely my go to mechanic going forward. read more

Great service at a reasonable price. Stayed late to finish the job so I didn't have to leave my car overnight. Highly recommend!

Excellent service! Needed to replace the engine on Hyundai Sonata, most of the places turned out to be very pricey. The engine replacement in itself is very pricey, but I was hunting for the best price+quality. After I called 5-6 places this was the place with the best affordable price. The job was done without any delays, prior to the engine replacement Arnold checked every detail to make sure everything that's needed to be changed is changed, and it's been more than a couple of weeks now after the replacement - everything runs great and smoothly. Now this is my place to go for all other future maintenance. read more

I took my 2020 Supra in for some work and A&Js were very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend having work done on your car here. read more

I brought my 2020 m340i here for installation and maintenance. Arnold was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They truly exceeded my expectations in terms of both service and value for money. I can confidently say that I'll be a returning customer. read more

I requested a quote for brakes thru Yelp and decided to go with A&J's and it was the right choice. Arnold was fair and honest and the service was affordable and quick. Will definitely be returning for future service. Highly recommend these guys and will be referring all my friends here. read more

This is a small father & son shop that is straightforward and reasonable. Arnold is the son and is quite experienced with foreign cars. He is easy going and genuine in helping with auto repair needs. Also attentive and reliable. This shop is good for handling repairs and maintenance for cars that are out of warranty. read more

Honest and very knowledgeable. I brought my Audi A4 in for brakes and rotors among other services. Arnold and his son took care of it right away. Am definitely bringing my car back. Highly recommended! read more

I had the best experience with A&J's! Took my 5 series in for an oil change and received the best service imaginable. Honest dudes and are straightforward about the repairs on the car. I'll definitely be back for my brake job. Thanks guys! read more

I was left hanging by two mechanics and Arnulfo at A&Js came to the rescue when I needed my oil pressure sensor replaced. His dad was cool by recommending some future work my Denali is going to need. So far the truck is driving amazing and no more low oil pressure alert. I am super happy. Ok read more

Incredible family team. Thorough, Kind and honest. I hope people see this and bring their business here. Thanks to both of you for all of the time you spent checking out my car. read more

I went to A&J's auto garage to have a set of brembo brake calipers & rotors installed on my car. Unfortunately the rears were the incorrect size which I was unaware of but they went the extra mile to help me search for the correct ones I needed and managed to provide me with excellent service finishing the job in a timely manner. They went above and beyond here and I would definitely recommend their service. read more

he's very honest and professional Took a chance since he's starting a new business but felt he's very knowledgeable and capable will definitely be going back Highly recommended for your auto maintenance needs read more