The most honest and best work you can get done on your vehicle. I've been there for mechanical issues and also now body shop work. They made my car look like brand new from an accident. There isn't enough that I can say about the owner and his whole team, top notch work, honesty, and professionalism. And they are priced just right. they are always upfront with what's wrong with your vehicle and what it's going to cost you. They have worked on my hybrid and also on a regular engine car that we have. read more

Arrived at 5:25pm all the way from Glendale for an oil change they told me we dont have time for it we are closing!!!! Excusme!!!??? It only takes 20min to change oil. What a costumer service!!!!! read more

Come in ask for Saro the owner. One of the most up front genuine guys I know. ( and yes I'm saying this about a car shop and the owner and their ethics ) which we all know this business is notoriously known only for the opposite. Only making this place look that much better in reality. He has done everything from rebuild a transmission for a Mercedes E 500 for me on to brakes and oil changes and transmission oil changes to resetting that evil notification sensor and today a quick smog check i came in with no appointment and i was in and out. Thanks again guys in the future when i need just routine maintenance or repair i will not think twice to stop by. read more

Brake Centers - Multiple car ports - Auto Repair Near Me - Tarzana, California

I went to Brake Centers today and had an amazing experience. I had my front and back brakes done and was extremely happy with the service. Tony was the person that helped me and was very helpful. I highly recommend this place. read more

I love this place! He fixed my Optima after an accident and she looks good as new. Two weeks later i managed to get a nail in my tire and he took care of that too in no time flat - Amazing service, friendly people. Definitely the most honest shop in the valley! read more

I just came in for a second opinion and was greeted with a warm welcome plus they were amazingly helpful and honest! Looking forward to doing business with them! read more

Owner has the perfect attitude good luck with him, I have 300 customers and I will never talk to them the way he talk or behaves. I never get people why so mad for no reason. Well I'm not going back their to pay some one and take a attitude from them. read more

I had a amazing experience yesterday. I took my company truck to this place, within 24 hours they not only fixed the problem, they fixed everything else in my truck with very reasonable price. The staff very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place for all your mechanical needs , from simple issues to the most complex problems, from Toyota to BMW, Mercedes, and the most luxury vehicles. I give them 5 star plus. read more

This guy is a total thief he didn't even touch my brakes and still charged me 400$ and every time I went back to him he just played me kept my car for a few hours and returned it to me in the same shape. I went to 2 different body shops and they told me the brakes on my har hasn't been touched at all. read more

Professional: figure out the problems in minutes Quick: enough employees to start working on your car ASAP Honest: because of my past experiences in other places. read more

Brake Centers - They could do it all from 1936-2015 - Auto Repair Near Me - Tarzana, California

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This place is the best! I've been going there for years. Super trustworthy they do great work and I've always been really happy with them. Also very affordable!! read more

I don't recommend this place to anybody liar and thief The work was not completed correctly, and still cost $400. Now I've had to tow my car to a real repair shop to have the job fixed read more

I would recommend 100% Take your car to the professionals here. They operate like a surgical team by diagnosing problems, restoring or maintaining your vehicle's condition. They have experience and are capable of fixing ANY situation. I have been taking my vehicles there for many years and I can tell you that they treat everyone with respect and straight forwardness. I've witnessed the honesty and integrity myself many times which is why I'm supporting with this review. They have your best interest in mind and tell it to you like it is! read more

This place is a true treasure for the neighborhood. Honestly! I brought my Jag x-type today. Perfect diagnosis by Saro within minutes and the car was fixed just within hours. Total confidence and trust in Saro and the entire staff without a doubt. read more

I'm glad we puttered into this place after I broke our oil pan on the washboards of Death Valley (that was fun if not stupid) When we arrived it was already after 4pm and we needed to get a part ordered and we needed to get back on the road to San Francisco. Saro and his team identified the right piece for our '89 Landcruiser, and then one of them rushed out to pick it up before that place closed. I think they even stayed open late to do the replacement for us. It was a costly piece, but the labor was well priced and they didn't upcharge for picking it up in a hurry. I was so pleased that I declared I'd write this review. And now, nearly 1 year later, I'm thinking of getting some maintenance work done and making good on that promise so they'll be extra happy to see me again. read more

Had a horrible experience with this shop, hence the 1-star review. If I could, I would have given them 0. This place was recommended to us by friends, so people have had good experience here, just not us. My husband took my car in to diagnose a problem. After checking a couple of things, we were told that we need to take the car to the dealer to diagnose the problem there, but they did suspect what the dealer eventually confirmed. At that time we were quoted $500 to fix the problem. We took the car back and took it to the dealer, paid $115 for diagnostics, which confirmed the problem. My husband then called Brake Centers to confirm the quote they gave us and they once again confirmed that it was $500, maybe $100 more. Dealer's quote was almost double, so we decided to take the car back to Brake Centers. Today, Brake Centers called and quoted us $1000 to fix the problem... and when my husband said that we'd rather go with the dealer because now the price difference is insignificant and we'll get credit for $115 already paid and a free loaner, they said "No problem. Come and get the car". What happened next is simply bizarre... When my husband got there, they refused to give him the car back, asking for the explanation as to why we don't want to fix the car there and that we owed $$ for diagnostics and committed to fix the car with them. This is AFTER they sent us to the dealer to pay $115 to diagnose the problem and doubling their estimate over the weekend... Only after they were threatened to be reported to the police for their shady practices, they told my husband to get out and to never come back. No worries, we won't be back. read more

Be careful with them I took my car there they gave me a list if things to do I said I will go for a second opinion surprisingly another mechanic place gave me half of that list and charged way less than what they asked I guess I said it all read more

I have bee n taking my cars to brake center for years but never wrote a review, Soro, Tony and his other team members have have always been great. Took my car yesterday for brakes, balance and alignment and once again they did a great job, car feels like new again, price was right, ready on time and friendly honest service. Thanks guys. Vince read more

Awful service! I got a flat tire and they charged me more than $1500 for replacing parts that was not even communicated to me in advance!! The owner sucks in personality and tries to charge for anything he can! A big liar!! Will never go back! read more

Good place for all car maintenance. I work a lot and they have always taken care of my wife when she's had problems. Trustworthy. They've even turned down work we "thought" we needed when we didn't. Prices are very respectable. I highly recommend. Ask for "Saro" read more

My car was making a horrible noise, another mechanic said all my brakes and rotors needed 2 be replaced took it to Brake Center and Tony looked at my car ONLY changed my back brakes and found a piece upfront that needed to be replaced....problem solved! Tony was honest explained everything even called us to come back to the shop to shows us. Affordable, they don't push stuff on you. Great place!! Just found my new mechanic!! Thank you Tony!! read more

Saro is a scam artist,I tolled my car in with one flat tire and asked for an estimate. He then went ahead changed all my 4 tires and did some routine checks and oil changed without my permission then charged me $850 total! read more

Good people, great service and low prices. They handle high-end cars all day (Bentley, Porsche, Benz, etc.). I trusted them with mine! read more

100% Scam! DON'T BE FOOLED. Don't waste your time or money. I went in because I has issues with my car starting. I had them check the battery and they said it was bad so I had to change it in order to see if there was any more issues, like an alternator problem. The middle eastern short mechanic gave me the price and said it would be 5 year warranty for the battery. I agreed, so he went ahead and installed it. Once he installed the battery he checked my alternator and said my voltage for that was 14 and the normal range is 12-13.5. I am not a mechanic but basic knowledge tells me there's not much of a difference between 13.5 and 14. He then had his receptionist charge me for my battery and told her that my battery had NO warranty, so I asked what happened to the previous 5 year warranty statement he made. They said that statement was made before the assessment so now they can't guarantee my battery. So I asked them why couldn't they stated this disclaimer BEFOREHAND. That is something called INFORMED consent. At that point there was nothing much I could argue about so I paid for the battery and decided to go somewhere else. Before I left I asked the short middle eastern mechanic what the voltage was again and he stated 14.5 to 15 and that my battery would give out at any point even though it was new because my alternator was bad/not working appropriately. The price for his work would have been 180 for 2 hours labor to install alternator and 150 plus tax for the new alternator piece. For a total 330 +plus tax. This is just for the alternator not including the new battery he just installed. Their condescending and patronizing demeanor made me want to get a second opinion. I didn't believe their story. I went to another shop that checked my alternator and they said it was fine and there was nothing wrong with my car. In addition, I went to a chain auto parts business and they also checked my alternator and they said the voltage was good. Ultimately, in my case Brake Centers wanted to charge me for something my car didn't need. In addition, they stated that there were other things wrong with my car in order to cheat me out of my battery warranty. I would give this business 0 stars if I could. I am a woman not a FOOL Brake Centers! Disclaimer: I describe the mechanic as short because there was a tall mechanic too. My descriptions are mainly to identify which person I encountered. read more

Went there to change my headlight and Saro did it in less than 30 min, just walked in and got it done . Thank you very much for your help!! Highly recommend this place for every car problem. Thanks again Saro. read more

I went there for an oil change and to have a problem related to a previous repair they did. ended up with a $900 bill!! I am not going to say the work done at this place is bad. I will be fair to say they do ok work. I have spent over $6,000 personally at this place and have sent friends there over the past three years that I have known them. But the guy will look at your car and find 10 problems and tell you that you need to fix them right away!! I would expect for him to be fair to a loyal customer and at least give a good discount. But no... He's greedy!. I kept saying I want my car back the same day. He said don't worry it'll be ready but wasn't. Just don't fall for his trap!. He' will do anything to make you spend money! And at the end he threatened to hold my car if I didn't pay right away! read more

Great place with great prices. Took my car for break job last Saturday. They took care of my car immediately and charged me less than other places. Good guys!!! Will go there again. read more

Ask for Tony. I've been here twice for basic service on my Honda Accord, and had excellent results both times. Good diagnostics, and I didn't feel that I was overcharged. Customers treated with respect and kindness. read more

This place was awesome. They fixed my brakes. Super honest and convenient. Felt like I had a new car going 60 to stop. Definitely recommend read more

Amazing amazing experience. Honest and reliable knowing you are leaving and your car is truly fixed!! Thank you sal for everything. I will refer all my friends and family ! read more

Great mechanic, highly recommend. For someone who hardly knows about cars, this man seems to be the most genuine car shop owner I've come across. read more

I understand that I ask them to put new compressor .which was bad anyways.if they would have let me know the pipe leakage I would have get it changed save myself some time n money .on the other hand you guys have got more buisness and a happy customer .leaving good comments about the buisness ..... read more

If you look for things like honesty and someone who won't gouge or do unnecessary repair this guys really do know everything,Sam is knowledgable of BMW and MBZ.I never have to look for a service center ever again.Highly, highly recommended... read more

Please beware of this business, they will promise you one thing and then they will yell at you in front of other customers just because they cannot deliver. The customer service is terrible and they are very rude. I have never experienced something like this before, and that is why I had to sign up for Yelp to warn other customers. Please beware! Don't say I did not warn you. Businesses like this one will not exist for a long time. read more

Tony has been working on my Toyota for a couple of years now. I feel very comfortable getting my car serviced here. That's important for us females to feel like we are not going to get overcharged or ripped off for an oil change. They are reasonable and affordable and won't try to add things on to make the service price go up, in fact they changed my air filter and I didn't even know about it... How sweet is that?! read more

nice people very friendly and super awesome mechanics, I buy tires and oil changes and its been nothing but a great experiences LEO is one of the nicest guys you'll ever encounter thank you sako and god bless you all for the hard word and the pleasant and clean environment that you have been provided and the super kindness that you have showed me and my family members read more

Just got my car fixed and this guy did a great job! He knows his stuff and has a good personality!

I've been here a bunch of times especially in the last one year and have been going for almost four years now. Brake Centers is my families go to shop for all five of our cars. Every time I go in, I get nothing but smiles and get my car back very quickly. They are all professionals and I wouldn't trust my cars with anyone else. The owner especially is a really nice man and he always takes care of his customers. I will definitely recommend Brake Centers to anyone looking for a reliable mechanic shop! read more

These guys do a great job. Got a quote over the phone. The service is fast, only took about an hour to change the brakes. The owner/manager was very polite and seemed like a genuine guy. Even helped me reset the computer, which Firestone failed to do after I changed the oil there a few weeks before. Thumbs up for the Brake Center Team! read more

I have an awful experience with Brake Centers. Brought in my car with a flat tire on August 2nd and was told it would be $100 to replace a tire. I left the car at the shop and received a call from the owner at 17:50 telling me the car was ready. Since they close at 18:00, I said I was going to pick up the car first thing in the following morning. Well, apparently, some cars these days do not have a spare tire and if you happen to have a flat, you can drive the car for up to 50 miles on the flat. It saves the manufacturer money for a spare. The tire that I bought from Break Center was just a regular tire. So when I arrived at the Break Centers the following morning, the owner was not there, but the body man was. I paid for my car and asked the body man to get my flat tire patched, so I could come back later and pick it up. The tire was sitting right there, he showed it to me and told me he would let the owner know. I asked him to tell the owner to call me when the tire was ready. No one called me and I went to the shop around 16:00 that day. The owner was in and I asked him if I could pick up my tire. He got very upset and told me he is not giving me the tire back and that he did not know where the tire was, and seemed to be extremely irritated. I was not sure what seemed to be the problem and told him that this was my tire and I just want it patched (for what i was going to pay extra), since I needed to have a spare now. He kept telling me he did not know where my tire was and then I pointed at the tire on the floor and he agreed it was mine and finally said I should wait until it is patched. I waited for 5 minutes and one of the Break Centers employees has brought the tire out to the office and the owner started to right and invoice and said: "$20". I said: "Excuse me, I have been coming here for the last 5 years and you have been taking care of my tires on 7 different cars, and it costs $10 to patch a tire, especially when it did not have to be put back on the car. So why suddenly $20?" The owner said: "If you have a whole on the outside, it is $10, and if it is an inside whole, then it is $20". Obviously this explanation made no sense and I told him so. He got even more upset and irritated and told me to get the tire without a payment, but never to return to his shop. The man was rude, obnoxious and unprofessional. In the last 5 years, I sent a lot of people his way (friends, relatives), but I can not believe that a business owner can treat his clients in such manner. Will tell everyone I know not to ever bring their cars to Break Center. read more