My car needed a transmission and brakes. Jim and the great mechanics at Arroyo Auto Center were honest, great quality, as well as affordable. They treat you upon your first like you've a customer for years and that is what makes a great place to take you car. Jim and Arroyo Auto Center is the best place you can take you car... tell them the Reggie sent you (or just let your food sense do the leading). read more

This place is honestly the best repair shop that I've been to!! They are kind people and you can tell they not only care for the work that they do and your vehicle but for you as well. Thanks guys!! read more

Jim was very hospitable! Great service! Thanks for fixing my flat in no time and treating me well, had a horrible experience at another local tire shop and came across this location. Definitely will be coming back to Jim for any future car issues. read more

This place might be okay, but don't get an oil change here. Go to Jiffy Lube or another place that can attend you right away. You'll end up just wasting time while they attend other guests. read more

Jim, the owner, is super sweet and has very affordable services! $45 for an oil change and you're supporting local business instead of a chain. I'll be back :) read more

I couldn't be any more happier to have found Jim and his team. I was shown and explained thoroughly what my car needed to get done. Absolutely recommend and will definitely be coming back for any future car issues! read more

Jim is one of the nicest guys out there. Every time I come in here, they service my car right away, no questions asked. They also have the best pricing I have found in the area. Highly recommend AAC! read more

Jim the owner very nice reasonable priced more things wrong with car than I would like but hey

I came here an hour before closing, desperate to fix my AC that broke down during the hottest week of the year. I called ahead and the owner assured me that it would take under an hour to vacuum and charge the AC-- if that was the only problem, of course. Lucky for me, he walked me through the issue and confirmed that was the only thing I needed to get done and was able to complete the job with a reasonable price tag. Compared to another local shop down the street, I saved about $100 for the same job by coming here. read more

I cannot say enough about this repair shop and it's technicians. Friendly and honest with quality service. I won't go anywhere else for my repair needs. Thank you, Jim, for the care you gave to my vehicle. read more

Got a flat tire near this tire shop so I came here to get it fixed. They patched it right away and it was cheap to fix. Glad they were able to help right away, read more

We went to this place to get the car door fixed. Staff here were very welcoming, friendly and very polite. They were very honest with the issues we had on the car. They got our car fixed at a very reasonable and affordable price. They also work with rental car companies to help us get a great one while the car was being fixed. What's more about the great service is that, they even get our car washed nice and clean. The meaning of beyond excellent service and you did it greatly! Thank you for the amazing service! read more

Jim was really kind, helpful, and thorough. Broke down what needed to be done. Very accommodating as well. I had to get back to work at a certain time and when he said he can get it done within that time frame, he got it done exactly that. Dealership charged me $900 for oil change and back brakes before. Here was much less than that. Got oil change, front brakes and other things done. Couldn't be more grateful. read more

Jim and Mike are lovely people! They did an oil change and fixed my shocks for my tires. This is a family run auto center and they've been in Pasadena for years. They are honest, use quality products and do quality work. Will be coming back here if I need anything else fixed. read more

Amazing Job, they replaced the transmission on my 318i and did a great job Thanks Jim & Mike Nizar read more

Honest, reliable service on my Jeep. They even returned my fully serviced vehicle having fixed a noise in the one of the wheels that dealership said they couldn't find. Would definitely recommend. read more

Catalytic converter stolen. Tow truck dropped my car at Arroyo Auto Center at 1pm and I was on the road with a new catalytic converter, oil topped off, battery topped off, and a review of future service recommend at 4pm. read more

Be aware shop hour rate is $90per hour. I researched my brake job, including master cylinder & caliper replacement after receiving my car back - est. $800-$900 , though I was charged $1,299 here(including an oil change). It was explained Mazda parts cost BMW prices. read more

Jim was very welcoming, and was able to repair my tire in a difficult spot. He also directed me to a Smog Check which gives you a free car wash with the inspection. He's my new to-go-guy. read more

I had a great experience here today! I was quite overdue for an oil change - Jim was very sweet and only teased me about taking better care of my car a little! Very fast service, very reasonable price for how much oil he had to use! He brought a potential problem to my attention and showed me everything, which was great. I will most likely be coming back to get the problem fixed when I can! read more

this guy, Jim is different. very quick. no nonesense. and very fair price. great value. i have stayed in the area for the last 8 years looking for a guy like him. i am sending everyone i know to see this guy. for those who drive a Tesla, come here. and you will not regret it. i guarantee it. Thank you Jim read more

Very quick and easy! Needed to get an oil change since I had been putting it off for the better part of a month and was able to come in without an appointment and everything was done in under an hour. Couldn't be happier with my experience and will definitely be coming back! read more

Nice place, knowledgeable, well mannered, and efficient. Came because my check engine light was on. Quickly diagnosed the problem and charged a reasonable price. Hard to distinguish the storefronts along auto repair row but I would definitely recommend trying this one. read more

Been with Jim for over 20 years. Wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Best customer service ever. Not only does excellent work on car and backs up the work but also treats you as if you were a member of his family. Goes out of way to find the right part at the best price. Love you Jim. Joan Y. read more

Jim has been taking care of all our family cars for years. He is an honest mechanic, knows Honda's as well as anyone out there , gets repairs done promptly, cares about his work, and is reasonably priced. And he has a sense of humor! read more

Jim and Mike are absolutely amazing. Not only did they fix my car at by far the best price around, they were fast, SUPER friendly, and washed my car when they were done. Dude, c'mon!!! A+ read more

These guys are excellent. Jim took care of me like family. I had a knock sensor issue with my Mazda 6. He took care of it. Car runs smoothly now. He even fixed some of my loose bumper issues at no charge. I appreciate the hard work and i will be back with my business in the future. Thanks guys ! read more

Jim was responsive, clear, professional and honest. My VW Beetle needed a lot of attention on its transmission, vacuum pump, and axle. He took the time to explain everything he was doing. When I need a mechanic I am definitely returning to Arroyo Auto. Thanks guys! read more

these guys are the best! they totally take the stress out of getting car repairs and maintenance. Very trustworthy, skilled, and with affordable prices. I will always go to them with any car problems! read more

Jim and Mike are the most pleasant gentleman. This is my new favorite shop, I trust these guys with my car (my baby) , anything I need from oil change to tire change! If you're in the area trust me .. for a fast easy experience go here! read more

Jim fixed my 2006 Toyota Prius brakes that another independent Pasadena mechanic twice AND the Toyota of Pasadena dealer said were fine -- but they were not! He said they were both apparently too lazy to look at the rear where the brake shoes were almost gone!!! Now my car brakes work correctly again and driving feels good again! He diagnosed and fixed my intermittent air conditioning problem for me on the day we hit 114 degrees :( - and now I'm driving cool! He was nice and friendly and I have a new, capable and trustworthy mechanic and that feels great! read more

Called Arroyo on a Friday afternoon to get an immediate oil change since I topped off my oil with the wrong type. They were able to see me, listened carefully to my concerns and put the car on the lift. Jim pointed out a few other issues, including a front bumper panel that had popped out. He fixed the panel, checked out several other issues, and said I didn't need an oil change, all at no charge! Very thoughtful & trustworthy! ONE TIP - it's hard to find. It's located behind the car wash on the corner, not visible from the street. read more

I went to my dealership about a month prior and knew I was coming up on a break pad change soon. I spent the last few weeks looking for a good shop that could get this done at a fair price. I was really happy to find Arroyo Auto Center, because it's conveniently located and when I called and spoke with Jim, the customer service was excellent. I brought my car in and they took a quick look at it, gave me an honest assessment of the work that needed to be done, and did due diligence to give me a reasonable price for the parts and labor. Jim made everything so easy for me. I was in and out, same day. My car was ready in 1.5 hours. What was becoming a weeks long headache was resolved in less than 2 hours. read more

I came down from the Bay Area for a work trip and had some car troubles while driving around Pasadena. Pulled into the first auto shop I saw and was immediately greeted--Jim was quick to check what was wrong with my car, explained what was broken, and fixed it, all within 30 minutes. I never felt pressured to add other services (as I have felt at other auto shops), was treated with respect, and paid a reasonable price. Thank you! read more

Not being a car expert, it's hard to know when you're being ripped off, but this guy seems really legit. I feel like I can trust him and his prices are reasonable. read more

It is unfortunate but my tire was completely flat again the very next morning after this service. While the service here was attentive and quick, I cannot help but think that having a completely deflated tire again the very next morning was a sign of carelessness. I was told there was no need for a replacement tire and that my car was good to go after the repair but now I'm not sure this is the case. I have had to deal with the same problem before in the past and this has never been the outcome. I am sad to say I have to rate down Arroyo Auto Center for that reason. At the very least, the tire lasted enough to drive back my long commute toward home later during the day. My car is now stranded at my home though awaiting repair of the bad tire. read more

Jim is a very helpful mechanic as well as an all around good person. Highly recommend Jim and Mike for all of your car needs.

JIM IS AMAZING AND SO IS HIS AUTO SHOP!!!!! YOU WON'T WANT TO GO ANYWHERE ELSE AFTER YOU GO TO HIM! I've been coming here for some time now over the past few months and I've never been disappointed. Jim is very straight to the point. He SHOWS you exactly what is wrong with your car and makes suggestions without making you feel like you're gonna die if you don't purchase from them, like most mechanics. He makes it known that he's about honesty and the people, not the money. I've been to several different auto shops and they've always tried to sell me something I don't need. Fair prices: $20 for an oil change, and you really can't beat his other prices. Jim is the most honest, humble, family-oriented mechanic I've come across. He makes you feel like family, not customers. Every repair and oil change he's done on my car has kept up to par and remained fixed (a problem I used to encounter before coming to him). Funny guy, easy to relate to. He's just a regular, honest mechanic. His work is always appreciated. He won't let you down! read more

This is the MOST AMAZING car repair shop! Jim was fantastic and he saved my life. We just moved to the neighborhood and I needed a new shop to go to. I've had some bad experiences with other car shops in the past but the second I walked in here, I was treated kindly and with respect. They were honest and gave me a great price for the work I needed. These guys are experts and I will always come back to them. Thank you so much! read more

My tires were low on air and I pulled into this spot right after they had closed. They helped me right away and were so kind and helpful. I will surely be back!! read more