Excellent for both repairs and routine maintenance. John is happy to explain what is going on, what might be needed and when, and I never feel like I'm being sold unnecessary services. Pricing is totally fair. I'm thrilled my car is in the capable hands of the team at C&F Auto! Couldn't ask for a better shop experience. read more

John is amazing! Always answer questions and call with an explanation of the car's issues.  The car starts getting issues; I need to get it done only today to arrive back home in Fresno, CA. Great Price; don't mind waiting until car done fixed. I highly recommend going to C&F shop. If you are going to travel around in LA, go to this shop. THANK YOU!!!! read more

Thank you John for my first experience after being recommended to your shop by my friend. John is an honest, knowledgeable and detailed gentleman. I appreciate your work in bringing my baby back to life and running better than ever. John is now my forever Porsche mechanic. If you are in need of exceptional service and care, make a great choice with C&F Auto. read more

C & F Auto - 1989 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet - Auto Repair Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Had to bring my car back in for a small issue with the key fob. John took care of me again super quick for a great price. I'm officially considering myself a life long customer as long as I drive a Porsche. read more

John has been my trusted mechanic for both of my 911s for the past decade. His honesty, attention to detail, and consistently high-quality work set him apart. I've never had a single issue, and his straightforward and honest approach gives me complete confidence every time. I wouldn't trust my cars with anyone else read more

John from C&F is my hero! He was able to see me right away and bring my car back to life. Super fair pricing, and John is a very good and honest guy. Not your typical auto shop experience where you have to go back and forth trying not to spend an arm and a leg on a million repairs. Helped get my car up and running and gave me advice on how to best fix my situation with as little cost to me as possible. Strongly recommend! read more

I won't take my Porsche to anyone else. Honest and professional; very knowledgeable about Porsches and performs great work. read more

Taken my car here over the years, usually can drop off/pick up in the same day. Fairly priced & trustworthy service -- wouldn't take my car anywhere else in the area. read more

I am always very satisfied after bringing my mini coop to C&F. They are kind, knowledgeable, honest, and gets the job done in a timely and cost effective manner. John always goes the extra mile to take care of my car read more

John is a great guy with cars. Not cheap, but reasonable price and doesn't try to sell you stuff. I have a VW but I think they specialize in German vehicles. Saw vintage VW bus and fancy BMWs in their garage. read more

I recently took my VW Tiguan to C&F and I am very happy with the service I received. John is trustworthy and doesn't try to sell you anything. He is for the customer and I really appreciated that as well as their excellent and fast service. Highly recommend this auto shop. read more

I highly recommend C&F. The owner is well experienced, trustworthy and very nice to deal with. They know their stuff. Again, I highly recommend this shop for your German auto repairs. read more

John is great! I appreciate how he takes the time to explain what's going on with my car, and how to take care of it for the future!

I absolutely recommend bringing your car here for any of your service needs. Great customer service, communication about what's going on with your vehicle, and they don't rip you off like taking your car to a dealership. I'll definitely be back, thank you John. read more

Great shop , great service . If you have car trouble John is very knowledgable and honest. I highly recommend! read more

Managed to get my car finished early and at great prices. Extremely large knowledge base and took the time to talk to me which was very much appreciated. read more

C & F Auto - All our Porsches - Auto Repair Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This auto repair is as good as it gets!Every time we have taken our car in they are spot on. We TRUST them, that's a big deal for us being able to do that as we have been duped and taken advantage of before. They are fast, professional, and very nice. We highly recommend John at C & F. Russ and Kelly at Kelly's Cat Care read more

Found this shop from a recommendation in the Porsche community. John was able to tune my carburetors in an early 911 and replaced the shift bushings. Spent time explaining what was done and what may become necessary in the future. read more

C & F Auto is the BEST in the business! My friend has a 2001 BMW Sports Wagon and adores her car!!!! Because of the care John and Skylar have given her car for years, it purrs like a kitten and floats across the highway. Every time she needs something done on her car, they get it done within the day. Next time my car needs service, I'm definitely going to C & F Auto. It's reassuring to know there's a reliable place near work where I know I won't be ripped off or disappointed. Thanks C & F!! read more

I love this place when it comes to servicing my Audi. Not only does John have a great name, but he's incredibly honest and fair too. He tells you exactly what's going on with your vehicle and will recommend exactly what's right for you, even if that means you needing to go elsewhere. It's rare you meet a mechanic so honest and nice. It's been a pleasure working with John for the past few years and I'll surely be back. read more

I worked for the founder/founders of C&F in the 70's & 80's and continued my relationship with John Crawford (the C) until he left and Paul Frech (the F) until his passing. I have known John Rodriguez for so many years that it all runs together. John has been a mechanical mentor to my daughter for at least 15 years with her VW's and AUDI's and is still helping her as an owner of an AUDI Q5. John is amazing and a qualified expert. Trust his judgment!! read more

I'm always happy with the service I receive when I bring my jetta to C&F Auto. John is friendly and knows what he's doing. It's money well spent to get my repairs done here. read more

John is honest, super helpful, and is a great partner for your car's needs. I have a 2007 BMW, and I used to take it to this mechanic who had a gift for selling me on expensive repairs. Recently, my BMW went into limp mode, which meant there was something wrong with the transmission. Instead of heading to my usual, expensive mechanic, I went to John on the recommendation of another mechanic, who worked on my wife's Honda. After a inspecting my car for a few minutes, John told me straightforwardly, I should probably just sell my car. The cost of changing the transmission fluid would be expensive, and he only gave it a 30% chance of solving my problem. Rebuilding the transmission would be in the thousands of dollars. Can you imagine that? A mechanic that would rather give you honest advice, and build a long-term relationship, instead of trying to get me to make expensive repairs? John is amazing, and I'm definitely using him from now on. read more

Came in for a small issue that ended up being nothing, John didn't charge and was incredibly honest about his opinion. He didn't try to upsell me and was very pleasant to work with. He even filled up my tires when he noticed the air pressure was low! Highly recommend! read more

Hi everyone just want to say the this c and f suto is so awesome. Took my car in to have a hitch put on the back, and John the owner saw that I needed back breaks badly just in the nick of time for all the rain that is coming down I am so thankful that he is thinking of my safety and taking care of my car. I feel really blessed to be going to C & F auto who takes care of all of our cars, they are thorough they get your car back in time the price is right, John is friendly and hes always accommodating read more

I was referred here by another highly rated Mechanic that doesn't do work on Audi's. A mechanic referral to another mechanic is always the best referral. I was so happy I called C&F Auto and spoke with John. He knows his stuff and was super helpful and informative. Great that they specialize in German cars since they are so different. They earned my business and did a great job! read more

Best Place to service your BMW!!! (or Mercedes, etc) John and the team at C & F came recommended to me 3 years ago, after I purchased my 2014 428i. As I am in sales I put alot of mileage on my car, and I trust John with ALL the servicing. In January 2019, I relocated up to Los Angeles, however I STILL drive to Costa Mesa to have my car serviced by C & F. If you want the best for your vehicle, and you are looking for a seasoned professional with honest feedback and advice, ask for John at C & F Auto. read more

This place is super amazing! I have stopped by several times for minor issues happening with my vw van and each experience I had was super pleasant. Twice my door handle was replaced on the spot within minutes! The staff are really kind and helpful! read more

All I can say is John is an amazing man. You can feel confident that any work that is recommended by John is necessary and he will get it done right. I only met John for the first time today and I'd take all my car work his way. Keep up the great work! All the best, Marcus read more

C&F autos are great! Friendly service and they do great work. I drive a 2017 VW golf GTI and they keep it in great condition for me. Thank you C&F!! They take the time to explain everything in detail - even to a non-car guy like me. John is very knowledgable and helpful. 5 stars. read more

I've been going to C&F since 2000, when it was highly recommended to me by my in-laws who had been longtime clients. Ever since then I have recommended John's impecable service countless times and have only gotten rave reviews from my friends and family who also agree that his quality of service is of the highest caliber! read more

I recently purchased a VW Vanagon. The vehicle was well maintained, but had a noticeable oil leak. Come to find out there are very few shops in Orange County that work on these vans. C&F was the 1st one I called and Jon got me in the next day. When I arrived I had left the vehicle running in the parking lot and there was a puddle of oil the ground. John told me he'd get to it right away to have it looked at. By the end of the day he was able to tell me small items that he believed was causing the oil to leak and told me it could be repaired the next day. I arrived at closing time that I stay to pick up my vehicle and when talking to him for a minute he mentioned he had to "Jerry Rig" a seal.. After hearing the word Jerry rig, I felt very uncomfortable with the overall repair and so I decided to check the oil dip stick before leaving. Just like I expected there was no oil inside the vehicle?! When I walked inside to confront John, he told me he didn't have time to put oil in the car and that there was an auto store right down the road. I'm now in utter shock so I then ask John to put oil in my car as I will not drive it and risk driving and creating further damage. He seemed visibly upset, telling me he had somewhere to be.. I brought my car in for an oil leak, you didn't think to check the oil levels?! Never again will I return here read more

Today I brought my old car to C&F Auto for the first time. John spent time assessing what the car needed (and what didn't need) at this time. I really appreciate what he did and how he communicated. Competitive price. I'll continue to service the car here in the future. 5 stars, well deserved. read more

This is one of the most honest mechanic shops I have experienced. I have taken my Mini Cooper S in here about 4 or 5 times over the past 3 years to get various things looked at. Paul, the previous owner, and now John have turned me away each time saying I didn't need to do anything yet. The first time I went to them was in the beginning of 2014 to take a look at my clutch. Prior to that visit, another mechanic had told me I needed to get my clutch done ASAP and made it seem like it needed to be done within the next few months otherwise it make things worse. I was worried because that is such an expensive job on my Mini. I decided to get a second opinion and found C & F from their reviews online. When I went there they reassured me that I have a lot of life left on my clutch. Here I am, over 3.5 years later, and my clutch is still in great shape, no slipping, and John still tells me I don't need it yet. Recently, I went in because there was a noise when I would turn my car. Again, John was very helpful and explained everything to me. He gave me a couple options based on if I was going to keep the car long-term or not. He is very consultative, telling me the pros and cons of waiting to get work done on the car or doing it soon, and I never felt pressured to get any work done. Almost 4 years later, and I am finally going to get work done by them. I trust C&F and would highly recommend them! read more

I was referred over here by Jim at Superior Smog Center since my car was having an issue passing the smog test that was common amongst German cars. The owner of C&F, John, is super helpful and friendly. As a woman, it can be hard finding mechanics who are helpful, kind, and willing to explain issues/work with you without being belittling or dismissive. John is thorough in his explanation of issues and services, transparent with pricing, and honest with the work and repairs that need to be completed. He was able to resolve the issue that was preventing the smog to pass and I will be coming back for any other mechanic needs as it is very nice to have a friendly mechanic who specializes in the type of car I have. If you or anyone you know owns a German car, come to C&F, John will take good care of you!!! read more

A few weeks ago my 2014 VW CC had an intermittent whining/whistling noise coming from the engine compartment. I called John at C and F and made an appointment to bring the car down, but when I got there the noise stopped. John told me when the noise comes back how I could diagnose where it's coming from. His instructions were perfect. The next morning the noise was back and I was immediately able to narrow it down to the PCV Valve which can be problematic on 2.0T engines. I dropped my car off and was able to pick it up later in the day. Once again C and F Auto comes through with exceptional service, turn around time, and pricing. ... THANK YOU! read more

Before I bought my 997 I was referred to John by Glenn at Glenn's Alignment. I went over to introduce myself to John and had a great time chatting and seeing his shop. After I got the car I went back to John to have him fix up a few things and to see how he operates. My main thing is trust - does a mechanic give me sensible advice, does he discuss his thought process with me, does he charge reasonable rates for the task at hand. My experience so far with John is that yes, he does all those things. I'll be back to John's shop for future work and I won't hesitate to refer other Porsche owners to him as well. read more

Bought a 2002 Eurovan knowing I was going to need a mechanic who specialized in vehicles such as mine. I am so glad I found John!! He takes the time to explain to me whats going on with my van and helps me to prioritize what I need fixed or what I can wait on due to my budget. Cant say enough about John's integrity, quality of work and pricing. Definitely recommend!!!!! read more

Highly recommend this place! I've lived in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach my entire life and have been to many mechanics and John with C & F Auto is by far the most honest and genuine guy hands down... Very knowledgeable and very patient! So without a question I guarantee you will feel comfortable having John take care of your car!!! read more

John and C&F have been our go-to for our fun car, always friendly, fair and reasonable. So happy we found a trusted shop in the OC. We were referred by Auto Kennel and are ready for our new adventure in the south. read more