In the context of this review, I would like to provide some background information. I had a friend…read morewho recently purchased an Alpine ILx509 halo head unit, AudioControl D-5.1300D Series 5-channel amplifier, and a JL Audio 10TW3-D4 10" subwoofer in a JL Stealth Box for his 2023 Toyota Pro. He had previously sold his 4Runner for an F250 and had all of these brand-new and almost plug-and-play components. There were a few Maestro units that I had to use to utilize some of the stock controls. Additionally, one item was defective and brand new, and they were able to get it warrantied. They also had to reflash my Maestro RR because it was specified to a JBL audio system and had to be a non-JBL system. Previously, I had upgraded the stock speakers with Focal all around. I visited CA Car Sounds and informed them about my requirements. It took a few trips to determine if I needed any additional components that were not already installed. They provided me with a quote, which was reasonable given the complexity of the work. They mentioned that they would need the vehicle for 1-2 days, which was acceptable to me. I wanted the work to be completed without any rush. My specific needs were to have the amplifier bolted to a plate under the passenger seat and to avoid bolting the amplifier to the floorboard if possible. I also wanted to use the same SiriusXM stock antenna on my vehicle and retain my stock microphone as well as the steering wheel controls. I was somewhat apprehensive about how the setup would sound, but I was assured by Raymond, Austin, and others that I would not be disappointed with the Stealth box and the subwoofer. When I picked up my vehicle, Raymond accompanied me through the controls and demonstrated how it sounded. I was thoroughly satisfied. Everything looked and sounded excellent. They met my needs and addressed my concerns. The quality of work they put into customers' cars is exceptional. I would like to say thank you to Raymond, Austin and their installers

I worked with California Car Sounds to plan an installation of Focal speakers in my truck. We…read morediscussed the setup in advance and agreed on a specific product and installation plan. When I dropped the truck off and later picked it up, I was told after the fact that they had installed a completely different set of speakers because the Focal speakers I had purchased were back ordered by about a week. Instead of calling or texting to ask whether I wanted to wait or reschedule, the shop decided on its own to install a different brand and type of speaker without my consent. This is not acceptable. As a result, I had them remove everything and return the truck to stock. My weekend was spent shuttling the truck back and forth, the door panels were removed twice, and I am left exactly where I started weeks ago except with wasted time and frustration. What is hardest to understand is the decision making process. There was no phone call, text, or email before making a material change to the agreed upon work. Installing a different product without customer approval is baffling. Unfortunately, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

The guys here are amazing! Very rarely do you run into good, honest mechanics. They replaced the…read morerod bearings and vanos on my son's car (E46 M3) and recently serviced mine (E92 M3) for a dead battery. Important to note that they took my car in and completed the battery replacement and coding the same day I called even though they were completely swamped. :) At times, they are delayed in responding but for the amount of cars they take in and the work they do, it's normal for any mechanic. They answer every dumb question I have and provided recommendations for my car as well. Next up for me is to replace the rod bearings. Josh was running a special when he first gave me the quote (around a month ago) but he's still going to honor the price. Will definitely continue to support Josh, JR and team! They make you feel like family when you walk through the door and really do care about the work they do. Thank you guys for going the extra mile. Appreciate you!

Race Factory is the real deal. I've taken my BMW 335i N54…read morehere for an oil change, engine and cabin air filters, a brake flush, and a footwell module replacement, and every visit has been flawless. Anyone who knows the N54 knows it's not something you trust to just any shop. These guys get it. The work is clean, precise, and done right the first time. No guessing, no corner-cutting, and no unnecessary upsells. They take the time to explain what's going on and treat the car with real respect, which goes a long way, especially when it's a car you genuinely care about. The atmosphere is super professional but still relaxed and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you feel confident leaving your keys and even more confident driving away. Honest work, great communication, and zero stress. If you're looking for a shop that knows performance cars, understands BMWs, and keeps the whole experience smooth and chill, Race Factory is it. They've earned my trust and my repeat business, highly recommend. Great Value!

Really great group of people. Knowledgeable and honest. The quality of work was phenomenal. The…read moreadvice was sound and technical know how was top notch. Needed a specialized service on my g80 wheels that needed to be machined and inserts added. California wheels was the one place that came highly recommended. They did not disappoint. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing wheel and tire services. PS: they are not the cheapest but well worth the price for the quality of the work they provide.

I had Tommy help me pick wheels to replace the stock Genesis GV70 setup . Purchased and installed…read morenew 21x9.5 wheels and tires. The entire process went perfectly, they did a great job.

I called SVC today asking for a quote on tints for all windows including windshield and for…read moreaccommodation with an appointment for today. They were able to squeeze me in, and match the best price I had found to earn my business. Once I arrived the experience was amazing and smooth from beginning to end. The owner Eli chopped it up with me for a while, then let me chill in the back since I was not from the area and it was late. Talk about great hospitality and top notch service. On top of A1 customer service. The attention to detail and quality was also on par. Look at the pics for yourself. I will be a returning customer 100% !

I had an awesome experience with Silicon Valley Customs. Eli and his team handled PPF and ceramic…read morecoating on my car, along with installing a few aftermarket parts, and the quality of their work really speaks for itself. You can tell they take a lot of pride in what they do. Everything was done with great attention to detail. Even though my car is a little dirty in this photo, it's still incredibly shiny, and you can clearly see the reflections of the surroundings on the paint. That alone speaks volumes about the finish. Eli was super easy to work with, communicative throughout the process, and made sure everything was done right. I'll definitely be bringing my car back to SV Customs for future projects and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for top-tier work.

High-level summary:…read more Customer service (patience, friendliness) - 5/5 Technical knowledge - 5/5 Transparency - 5/5 Review: Given my previous experience with torn bushings at 57,000 miles and consistent premature wear-and-tear on my tires - replaced every 20,000 miles or so, partially due to my lowered car with a staggered wheel arrangement and poor alignment - over the lifetime of my 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance, I wanted to take a preemptive approach at 125,000 miles in improving and preserving the functional performance by doing a suspension refresh. After doing extensive research on MPP suspension upgrades, I reached out to TDW Auto and sent a summary of my desired scope of work, my budget, and a request for feedback on whether I had the correct approach in addressing my concerns. From Will's first response, we had seamless back-and-forth conversations over E-mail and text to clarify the current setup of my car, highlight my major concerns, address these concerns with the proper MPP upgrades, and align on my budget, must-haves, and nice-to-haves. There was never once an upsell; only cautionary words of unnecessary upgrades for my use case, which is really just the daily work commute in a lowered setup for personal aesthetic purposes. My original request included MPP front upper control arms and rear traction arms with my Unplugged Performance lowering springs, along with swapping out the front lowering control arms and rear camber arms. However, Will explained that the FUCAs and traction arms served no improved performance for commuting, and that the existing springs were more of a budget-friendly fit that compromised on long-term performance due to its reliance on Tesla stock dampers. Instead, he recommended swapping out the springs for MPP coilovers, and replacing the toe arms in conjunction with the camber arms to improve upon long-term lowered car hardware wear-and-tear. I followed up with Will after our virtual exchanges to get his opinions in person. He took me out for a test ride with me in the passenger seat, immediately identifying that my dampers were squeaking noticeably and that hard cornering at highway speeds felt bumpier than it should. Additionally, he patiently answered all my technical questions over the hour I was there, and adjusted the quotation when I made the final decisions on the suspension refresh. Will was completely transparent about pricing: he categorized the costs by the "front" and "rear," clearly highlighting the number of hours required to replace the front control arms, coilovers, and rear camber and toe arms. Alignment was included in the coilover work as well as solid front lower control arm pressing. He was even able to slot me in his 2-3 weeks' booked schedule on short notice because I wanted to complete the suspension refresh before making a drive to Canada. I picked up my car today after leaving my car overnight, and am extremely satisfied with my decision and results. Special shoutout to Mike, who I believe is the other co-founder and technician who stayed late just to work on my car to meet my schedule!

If you're looking for an enthusiast owned shop that is OCD about alignments, this place is it. I…read morewas trying to avoid a situation with a national retail shop that look at default settings in their system and align without questioning why or what the customer would like to achieve. I have a Tesla Model Y Performance with Mountain Pass Performance (MPP) comfort coilovers and rear camber arms. I looked all over the South Bay for an alignment shop that knows Teslas well and found the right shop. They will walk you through what you're looking to achieve (in this case for my rear wheels, they recommended less than -1 degree camber for daily driving) vs. the insane -3 degree I had before / good go track, pointless for my everyday highway driver to the office and back. OCD about details like setting tire pressures up correctly, not blindly following shop manuals, and a test drive to make sure all is in spec before delivering back the car. Owner Will is very responsive and being a car guy won't give you the run around but knows his stuff with his technician and co-founder. From setting up race spec Teslas to doing a basic daily driver friendly alignment (what I needed to stop chewing through my rear tires) this shop has you covered. I even got my date wrong and instead of turning me away, got me in at the end of the day as I was already on my way. Pricing was very fair and will take my BMW M3 and Ferrari 360 in the future to the same shop. 5 star experienced can't recommend enough.

Absolutely incredible experience with Look Auto Body!…read more They repaired the roof on my car and made it look completely brand new, you would never know there was ever an issue. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were top-tier. On top of that, they went above and beyond and detailed the entire car, so when I picked it up it honestly looked like I was driving it off a showroom floor. Super professional, friendly, and clearly proud of the quality of their work. If you're looking for honest, skilled, and reliable body repair, I highly recommend Look Auto Body. I couldn't be happier with the results.

This place is truly amazing! We needed a quick turnaround…read moretime for a little fender bender to our Honda CRV. Needed to repair/replace the fender. My husband got a quote from Mario who was true to his word! We gave him the car on Tuesday AM and it was done by Thursday just as he said! This place is very friendly, knowledgeable and clean. Most of all-- they are honest and very affordable! We got quotes from a few different places with turnaround time leaning towards 6-7 days.!! They got it out in 2! Quality company with good morals!! I'm a lifelong customer! Thank you Mario!!

Excellent quality work, amazing customer service. I was…read morethrilled with the level of detail they discussed before, during and after. Getting your car PPF'd isn't cheap, but their quality and customer service makes it a great value. I'll be back with my next car!

This review is long over due. Love this place and its people ! They've worked on 3 of my cars over…read morethe last 5 years and the first car they did still looks amazing . The new shop is crazy clean and my new car just came out amazing . This will always be my graphic/ ppf shop .

Another 5 star experience with the Klean Ridez Team. Took my base f150 and turned it into an…read moreabsolute beast!!! Leveling kit - wheels and tires. A++ I'll be bringing my future vehicles here for sure. Give these guys a go. Trustworthy honest and they know what they're talking about. Thanks Klean Ridez, I'll send you some of my people

Great experience at Klean! Tin was super responsive, gave great advice, and got me in and out with…read morea lift kit at a great price. Nice waiting area to chill in and couldn't be happier.

The gold standard for collision repair!…read more I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. I brought my car in after an accident, and from start to finish, the experience was top-notch. What truly set them apart was the world-class customer service. I would plan to call for an update, and Mike or Troy would regularly beat me to it. They kept me informed every step of the way, which made a stressful situation so much easier to handle. The repairs are flawless; honestly, my car looks better now than it did before the accident. If you need bodywork, White Oaks Auto Body is the way to go.

I couldn't be happier with my experience. From the very beginning, they were honest, patient, and…read moreextremely transparent. I didn't have insurance for the repairs so they worked with me and clearly laid out all my options--what needed to be replaced and what could be repaired based on my budget. The damage involved the hood, headlight, front fender, bumper, and fog light, all of which had to be repaired or replaced. They walked me through each item and explained why certain parts should be replaced versus repaired, which I really appreciated. The pricing was very fair given the amount of work that needed to be done. Most importantly, the quality of the work was excellent. Everything lines up perfectly, the paint matches great, and the car honestly looks better than I expected. You'd never know how much damage there was before. It's hard to find a shop that's both honest and skilled, but this place absolutely delivers. Highly recommend.

This place is very professional. Came in for a downpipe install, and it was done in less than a…read morehour. I'd recommend this place to anyone I know. Do not hesitate to come here.

Terrible shop, I would never recommend anybody to the shop unless you wanna go back to the shop to…read moreget it installed again guy that can't even speak a lick of english Wants me to call his brother to explain it