1. A E Automotive

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    Huntington Beach, CA

    A E Automotive

    4.8 (48 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    I only do reviews when the business is really good or really bad. You know how hard it is to find a honest mechanic who does good work? Brian was referred to me from another one of his happy customers. He was 100% right. My dealings with him have been straight up. If its a bigger job than you expected he will let you know up front. I never felt like he was trying to sell me something I dont need. Hi knowledge is far and wide. He is extremely busy, but does his best to get you in. If your not happy with your current mechanic I would recomend him.

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    8 months ago

    always great service and treated fairly. We've taken our cars to Brian for years and have recommended a lot of friends to go there as well

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    9 months ago

    I have taken my cars to Brian over the past 16 years. He is the best and always honest with repairs.

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    Diagnosted the issue and took care of problem. Great service! Also, went through entire checklist and recieved vehicle back the same day.

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    Brian is awesome-honest & does great work. Have been going to him for over 18 years & always satisfied with his work.

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    Been coming here for over 10 years. Always fast and honest with all service and repairs highly recommend!

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    “It's difficult to find an honest mechanic and one that knows what he's doing, like the owner Brian, of A & E Automotive.”

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    HB Auto & AC

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    Wow, first thank you Yelp for being a site where you can turn to for referrals…read more Now let me tell you my AC stopped working in my 2017 Escalade. After reviewing a few companies on Yelp, I felt the need to call. Francisco answered the phone and listened to what I was experiencing with the AC. I booked an appointment for the next morning. The shop was busy and I waited my turn in line. A few of the customers that I saw coming in had been in before for other reasons and obviously had a positive experience because they felt like they knew Alba and Francisco really well and trusted the team. Within a few minutes, my car was being looked at. I took a walk around the park, which is very close by and came back in 30 minutes and they assessed that I need a new compressor. Luckily, before I got back, Alba had already ordered it, and it was on its way taking about 30 minutes to get there. A price was quoted, and it was fair and reasonable. Because it was gonna take a few hours, my wife picked me up and we ran some errands. I received a call and it was from Alba around noon. He said they installed the new one and took it for a test drive. It worked good for a few minutes then stopped. He assess the problems already ordered a new one and said he'll have it done before the end of the day. I received a call around three saying the car will be done by four so at 3:30 I headed to the shop. The car was waiting for me out front. Alba took the time to explain what it happened. He also went above and changed many of the fittings as he seen problems with them before. He even changed one of the belts that control the compressor at no charge. Alba and his team are truly a rare find. Noticing all the workers were always engaged and working. They really have a good team. Well, in the lobby, there was a sign on the wall I read I wish I took a picture of it, but I didn't. It spoke to listen to the customer write down the problem. Assess the situation and determine the solution and communication with the customer. You can tell that this establishment embodies that culture. They do more than just AC as I heard other people were in there for brakes and other things. I definitely will recommend this company to my friends and family. This is an honest Repair shop that goes above and beyond. And towards the end, I realized they were AAA approved.

    I have been a loyal customer of HB Auto & AC for several years. They have serviced my 2014 Mercedes…read moreCLS 550 multiple times, and I previously trusted them with an A/C repair that cost me approximately $1,800. Because of those experiences, I had no hesitation calling them to schedule a transmission fluid service. Over the phone, I was quoted $350 for the transmission fluid change. After I dropped off my vehicle, I received a call from an employee named Alba informing me that the price had increased to $756. When I politely asked why the quote had nearly doubled, instead of receiving an explanation, the conversation became hostile. I told him that the new price was not what I had been quoted over the phone and that I felt I had been misled. He responded by saying, "There's no crime in lying. Where's the law about lying?" He then told me to "pick up your car and get the f*** out of here." When I told him that his language and behavior were rude and unprofessional, he replied that I was displaying "typical California shit" and again told me to "get the F out of here." What disappointed me most is that I wasn't upset simply because the price changed. I understand that estimates sometimes change if additional work is required. I was upset because of the way I was treated after asking a reasonable question about the difference between the original quote and the revised price. Before posting this review, I called the shop hoping to speak directly with the owner to resolve the matter privately. I asked for the owner's name or a way to contact him, but I was told that information was not available to me. After years of being a loyal customer I have been a loyal customer of HB Auto & AC for several years. They have serviced my 2014 Mercedes CLS 550 multiple times, and I previously trusted them with an A/C repair that cost me approximately $1,800. Because of those experiences, I had no hesitation calling them to schedule a transmission fluid service. Over the phone, I was quoted $350 for the transmission fluid change. After I dropped off my vehicle, I received a call from an employee named Alba informing me that the price had increased to $756. When I politely asked why the quote had nearly doubled, instead of receiving an explanation, the conversation became hostile. I told him that the new price was not what I had been quoted over the phone and that I felt I had been misled. He responded by saying, "There's no crime in lying. Where's the law about lying?" He then told me to "pick up your car and get the f*** out of here." When I told him that his language and behavior were rude and unprofessional, he replied that I was displaying "typical California shit" and again told me to "get the F out of here." What disappointed me most is that I wasn't upset simply because the price changed. I understand that estimates sometimes change if additional work is required. I was upset because of the way I was treated after asking a reasonable question about the difference between the original quote and the revised price. Before posting this review, I called the shop hoping to speak directly with the owner to resolve the matter privately. I asked for the owner's name or a way to contact him, but I was told that information was not available to me. After years of being a loyal customer and spending thousands of dollars at this business, I never expected to be treated with such disrespect. I believe customers deserve honest communication, professionalism, and courtesy, especially when there is a question about pricing. Unfortunately, this experience has caused me to lose confidence in a shop I once trusted.and spending thousands of dollars at this business, I never expected to be treated with such disrespect. I believe customers deserve honest communication, professionalism, and courtesy, especially when there is a question about pricing. Unfortunately, this experience has caused me to lose confidence in a shop I once trusted.

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    AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH GUSTAFSON BROTHERS!…read more After my car was hit by an uninsured driver, I was so stressed and terrified that because my car is older, it would be totaled and I'd suddenly be stuck with a car payment. Gustafson Brothers was AMAZING! They walked me through every step, kept me updated throughout the process, and made a stressful situation so much easier. Best of all--they didn't total my car! Thank God! They repaired it beautifully and had it back to me in less than two weeks! They even let me leave my rental car at their shop when I picked up my car and offered to return it for me. Talk about going above and beyond! Wonderful work, wonderful customer service, and people who truly take care of you. I HIGHLY recommend Gustafson Brothers!

    1 star I will never…read morebring my car back here. I brought in my Mercedes S63 AMG for service (previously serviced here without issue) and authorized about $10-11k in recommended work. I was promised completion Thursday, then Friday -- and late Thursday was told they'd broken a turbo-related component during the repair (which they acknowledged and said they'd cover). Then the replacement part turned out to be wrong for my VIN. Because of the repeated delays I had to change my Orlando flight at a cost of about $1,300, and my brother's plans to use the car for his engagement proposal that weekend fell through entirely. Nearly two weeks after drop-off, I finally picked up the car and paid over $9,000. They'd knocked off a few hundred dollars and thrown in a free detail/engine steam clean I never asked for -- not what I wanted. I asked for a $1,000 adjustment given everything I'd been through; they offered $250 and wouldn't budge. I got in the car to leave and the check-engine light came on immediately. They first told me that was "impossible," then hooked it up to diagnostics and said they needed to keep it again. During this conversation I was told "facts don't care about feelings" when I explained how poorly I felt treated. They ultimately claimed a separate, pre-existing oil-wicking issue in the wiring harness/PCM -- unrelated to what they broke -- despite having driven my car roughly 50 miles during their "verification," and despite the light being off when I dropped the car off. They encouraged me to get a second opinion. I did -- Beach Benz reviewed the paperwork and flagged concerns before even inspecting the car. Bottom line: broken part, blown deadlines, a very expensive travel disruption, $9k+ paid, and I still drove away with a check-engine light and an unresolved problem. I won't be back.

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