These guys did great work on my McLaren, would definitely recommend! Turnaround time was good and…read morepricing was fair.

I've taken all four of my cars to this shop over time, including my f80 m3 and they've absolutely…read morenailed it every single time. The quality of work is top-tier, attention to detail is on point, and they actually care about doing things the right way not just rushing jobs out the door. Communication is solid, turnaround is fair, and the results always speak for themselves. If you're serious about performance and want a shop you can trust, this is the only place. Highly recommend.

UPDATE: 2026 Simple,…read moreStraightforward & Surprisingly Reasonable Wow. Never would have guessed one morning getting a text that my car was due for service and the next day that's done and the smog check passed too! All for $200

I'm a former customer returning to the area after many years. I was very happy that my battery…read moreissues, following tire installation at another mechanic, were acccommodated so kindly. The business is busy but everything ran smoothly. Excellent customer service. Well done!

Shady and his team are wonderful to work with. The first time I took my car to S&M I ran into two…read morewomen in the waiting area that had glowing reviews for the shop. Shady was very professional and straight forward with me about what was absolutely necessary to fix and what could wait. Just this week I took my car to Firestone to get the tires rotated. I was told by Firestone my rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced at the tune of $700. I was skeptical and called S&M for a quote. They gave me a rough estimate of $450 and told me to bring in the car the next day, because it was likely I didn't need the repair. Sure enough, when I took it to S&M, they said I could wait to replace the rear brakes. I trust S&M and Shady. I will definitely continue to take my car to them.

I recently took my car in to get serviced as well as get a smog certification (which always makes…read moreme hold my breath given the age of the car). If you're looking for an honest, highly skilled mechanic, S & M Automotive is outstanding and checks so many boxes! I come down from Ventura to see "Shady", and his name couldn't be more ironic, because there's nothing shady about him or his work. He's been maintaining my 2005 Lexus SC430 and has saved me a boatload of money on repairs and maintenance over the years. He's respectful, friendly, and clearly takes pride in getting things right. My most recent service made the car run like it did when it was new. The engine is humming smoothly again, something I've honestly NEVER experienced after a repair or routine maintenance anywhere else and I've owned this car since 2007. And while the name S & M Automotive might make some people do a double take (hahaha), the only thing painful here is realizing how unnecessary other repair bills can be once you find a mechanic this good and dependable. If you want honest, skilled automotive service, S & M Automotive is absolutely trustworthy and dependable.

Mike and Reggie are awesome and chilax. Have been coming here since 2007 and let's just say I have…read morebeen coming here for years and if you need a mechanic I highly recommend Great service Great value

Best mechanic hands down and they take care of the car they helped me find. They are so honest. The…read morework is exceptional and they are extremely knowledgeable about everything related to my car and any person l send their way gets the royal treatment as well. Thank you Mike and company you are a great asset to this community

I have taken several of my own Mercedes-Benzes (1994 E320 Convertible, 1995 E300 Diesel, 2004 CLK…read more55 AMG) and the cars of my family members to Kash, Mo, and Allison for nearly four years now. Regardless of the make, model, or year, they will be able to take care of you. Overall, these are real deal, honest mechanics that you can trust. Regardless of what problems I may have, or the car I bring, I know that I will be in good hands. At this point in the game, they are my go-to mechanics, and have earned my loyalty for life. I look forward to doing business with them in the future, and recommend anyone who drives to take their cars to Wendy Auto. -Jeremy Model

Mohammed is no joke. Brought in my 1983 Mercedes 300TD and it's running better than ever. Highly…read morerecommend this shop and the Thousand Oaks location for service on classic Mercedes. A++

Two of the nicest people I've ever met. They were extremely helpful in providing diagnosis for my…read morePrius.

$1700. later and NO A/C!! I went in for an A/C compressor…read moreissue, then they said I needed a condenser, then they said the radiator needed replaced, then the rubber/metal hose had a leak (200. Just for that) it worked 1 day and back to hot air. Now they say I need an evaporater coil and quoted that it's a 5.2 hour job in labor alone. I have tried to call but no one is answering as usual & very frustrated, especially in this heat.

Amazing service and friendly staff, work done was quick and efficient. Would recommend for…read morealternative to any other place!

I appreciate their attention to detail and honest and thorough answers. This was my first visit…read more My 200k + Honda element had developed a starter problem. They did a safety check and found some brake issues that also needed attention. And thanks Rick for fixing my dash lights as an add on!

I noticed a piece of plastic cover hanging from under my car and wasn't sure how to remove/what to…read moredo with it. I pulled over to Academy Automotive after work and Gus was so helpful! He explained that it's a common occurrence and non-damaging to the car to remove it. Within 10 min, he had my car pulled in, went under my car and cut off the hanging plastic cover. Gus is so respectable, honest and friendly, also providing speedy service! At the end of it, he was kind enough not to charge me for the service, but I'll definitely be back as a paying client the next time my car needs work. Highly recommend Academy Automotive!

I took my 1994 dodge Viper to Gus and he has his team did a good job getting it running well. I got…read morethe car very cheap. It had a lot of issues and electrical gremlins. It wasn't cheap to fix but that's the viper tax. I'm happy to say the car just passed smog, which is no small feet for a 90s car. I'm thrilled to have my childhood dream car and have a competent mechanic close by to fix it.

They replaced my engine and transmission for a very good price. Juan knew I needed the car back as…read moresoon as possible and had my car ready 3 days earlier than promised. Very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! He is now my go to mechanic.

My Cadillac Escalade needed a new thermostat and after calling around local mechanics in Ventura, I…read moreLUCKILY stumbled across Juan at Ventura Tech Auto. Juan was AMAZING. He quickly quoted me a reasonable price and told me the work would be done same day. I dropped my car off and picked it up 2 hours later. Juan and his team are FANTASTIC mechanics and do GREAT work at very competitive PRICE. If you need work done on your car, I HIGHLY recommend Juan at Ventura Tech Auto. Juan, Muchas Gracias Amigo. I'll Be Back Daniel

I have my fiat served here. I was extremely happy with the service and care of my car…read more I relocated, and am driving a hour to see them. Thx

HONEST MECHANIC. My wife's lexus rx350 was shaking going down the Camarillo grade. She took it to…read moreour local Lexus dealership, the repair was gonna cost $3k for new control arms and bushings. Took it to APS, and after checking the car out, concluded just the bushings were shot & needed replacement. Ended up being $400, and car no longer shakes. After receiving honest service for my wife's lexus, I took my 2013 Prius to APS for an issue with the struts. After inspection, they concluded the front & back struts needed replacement ($1152 job). Because my Prius is old AF, it's not worth replacing the struts. APS didn't charge me anything for the inspection, even tho I opted out of their recommended repairs. Again, this spoke to their honesty. I highly recommend them.