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Castro Auto Repair Service

4.6 (43 reviews)
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Avoid this shop. Needed to get Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) involved because shop would not cooperate. Ongoing starting problems: After they replaced the transmission and battery, the car struggled to start and showed warning lights. Repeated "fixes" that didn't work: Multiple times they insisted it was fixed but it wasn't. Never identified the issue. Toyota's quick diagnosis: A 1-hour visit to a Toyota dealer (Midtronics test) confirmed it was a battery issue. Refusal to share records: When I asked for the required repair documentation, the staff told me "it's our business, we don't have to give you anything." After pointing out invoice discrepancies, it escalated to the point where I was physically pushed. I have an El Monte police report filed on April 30, 2025. Yelp moderators are welcome to contact me for police report evidence. They declined to correct the battery problem under the conditition of reimbursing the Toyota diagnostic fee (fee incurred because of their error), even after acknowledging the battery was faulty. Needed state mediation: Ultimately, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) needed to get involved to obtain cooperation. Based on persistent issues, lack of transparency, and refusal to honor basic consumer protections, I cannot recommend this shop.

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Brought my car in to have my back breaks replaced. Great price and job got done sooner than expected. Great and friendly service!

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9 months ago

Got an oil change and topped off fluids. Quick and great service. Less than ten mins. In and out in a zip!

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Great, friendly and honest service and very reasonable prices. Family owned and operated. Open in Sundays!

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They were able to diagnose an axel issue and a rotor issue. They also fixed both problems for cheaper than other places nearby.

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Needed fast Service on a Sunday and they rescued me with my disabled aunt. Very great people and Service

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5 years ago

Great mechanic, changed synthetic oil for $60 flat and added break fluid and replaced oil plug gasket. Will definitely be coming back.

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Great service, got our tires patched, friendly guy and his son the little helper is such a great hard working kid!

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the guy who helped me was very friendly and gave good service. Highly recommend, pricing is affordable & fair, with a great job.

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I came here because I was in a bind. My usual smog spot had a 3-hour wait but it's $50 and includes…read morefree retesting within 30 days. I didn't have that kind of time, so I came here since they were immediately available. Nobody was rude. They were actually quick and professional. They took my car, and in less than 5 minutes the tech came back and explained that my car's computer had been reset and the readiness monitors weren't complete. I had recently changed the battery, so that made sense. He told me I just needed to drive it another 50+ miles. What I didn't expect was the $40 charge for that check. At my usual place, if the car doesn't pass, the fee covers retesting within 30 days. I assumed most smog shops worked similarly, but that was my assumption. Here, the $40 was just for running it through the machine, and when I come back it will be full price for the actual smog test. What confused me was that the manager later mentioned that if I had told them about the battery, they could've checked the readiness monitors in about a minute with a different device. That part would've been helpful to know upfront. It seems like offering that quick pre-check automatically could save customers time and money, especially since battery replacements are common. I paid the $40. That's on me for not asking more questions beforehand. But for anyone going in for a smog check, especially if you recently disconnected your battery, I'd recommend asking them to check your readiness monitors first before running the full test. They were fast and polite. I just think clearer communication about pricing and the quick pre-check option would make the experience much better for both the customer and the business. I understand every business runs differently, but this pricing structure just doesn't work for me long term, so I'll be returning to the shop I normally use.

Service is super fast I had a broken window regulator on…read moreone of my cars and needed it fixed before it rained. They stayed overtime to get it done Thank you!!!!

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I normally go to several spots for most of my cars work. But Sunday it's very scarce to find anyone…read morewho does work. I thank God Almighty to find me this place! The staff is very cordial and professional with superb customer service and their lobby waiting room is awesome very clean and they got an arcade section for you and the kiddos to play to pass the time. If that's not your thing you have very comfortable seating available while you wait. They have drinking water and cups if you are thirsty. Bathroom is available as well if needed. Today they did my routine trans drain and refill as well as trans filter replacement, first time at this location as it was in dire need. The price is very reasonable. They also pointed out a lot of other issues my car needed to address at a later time. They got me in and out in no time and I was able to get some other quotes on more jobs my vehicle needs. I will be back soon thanks guys for the awesome quality, value and work! Please contribute to this establishment and give them your business. Dependable, Reliable, Trustworthy service!

I've been coming to expeditious for years now and I can say without any doubt there is no better a…read morerepair shop. David is extremely hospitable and gives great pricing. He's got a great operation and terrific team. While getting your car done there is a dedicated commons room stocked with drinks and retro arcade games, it's a great way to pass the time.

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I was in need of getting new brake pads and rotors for my 2020 BMW X5. Was getting quotes from a…read morecouple of other places but getting the quote from RTMotorworks was thorough. I was hoping I just needed brake pads for the front and hopefully not all 4 wheels at the time. They were very responsive and the quote was comparable to other places, if not better. Decided to take it in on a Friday in the morning. Checked my wheels and told me I just needed the front brake pads and rotors replaced. The back was still good. Sigh of relief somewhat. They were able to get the pads and rotors replaced for little under 3 hours. Time went by and they were updating me during the whole time. Great service and team here. Will definitely bring my car back in to get other services done. No issues whatsoever with the new pads and rotors.

PROBLEM: ALIGNMENT ISSUES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ACCOUNTABILITY…read more When I first tried to leave a review, my account was somehow blocked from posting specifically for RTM, while I could still review other businesses. I contacted Yelp, and by coincidence, the representative I spoke with was also RTM's Yelp rep. He said it was strange that I couldn't post only for RTM. After I explained my situation, he advised me not to leave a review and instead take the matter to small claims court--which I did. During the hearing, the judge seemed to understand my side, but the ruling ultimately favored RTM. Despite being advised not to post this, I'm sharing my experience here because the situation still doesn't sit right with me--especially given Yelp's controversial review practices. On 10/1/25, my rear right adjustable control arm snapped. My car has aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension components, so a precise alignment is critical to ensure proper fitment without rubbing the fender. I initially went to TM Auto (located across from RTM) for the control arm replacement. After installation, TM took my car to RTM for alignment. I specifically asked them to match the rear right alignment to the rear left, which was set at -2.8 degrees. When I went to pick up my car, I immediately noticed the rear right wheel did not match the rear left. The camber was visibly off. I pointed this out to the technician, but he insisted the alignment was correct and that there were no machine or human errors. After repeated requests, they put the car back on the rack, but instead of rechecking, two additional technicians came out and dismissed my concerns with questionable explanations: "Toyota made the fenders uneven." "Your control arm is made in Taiwan/China--what do you expect?" Despite putting the car back on the rack, they never rechecked the alignment. They simply removed the car and stood by their original claim. With no resolution, I had no choice but to drive the car home. Because the alignment was incorrect, my tires rubbed against the fender the entire way. The next day, I found heat damage, paint cracking, and visible wear on the fender. I came back the next day to talk to Richard (the owner) hoping he would recheck everything, but it was apparent he was "too busy"--despite clearly having time to talk with other customers and then continue working on another car, while ignoring me. I waited outside RTM for over an hour trying to speak with him. When the TM Auto manager asked if he had seen the damage, his response was, "Yeah, so what?"--with no concern at all. After is when I left, and was forced to go to another shop to realign--more driving, more damage done. I used a camber gauge and measured -2.8 degrees on the rear left and -2.0 degrees on the rear right. To confirm, I took the car to my trusted shop, Chewerks in La Habra, where they verified the rear right camber was indeed -2.0 degrees and did not match the left side. Their measurements matched mine exactly. Because RTM refused to recheck or correct their work, this improper alignment caused damage to my car. The rear left side tucks properly, while the rear right sticks out about half an inch, which led directly to the rubbing and damage. I had clear documentation and evidence, but the court still ruled in RTM's favor. I chose not to appeal to avoid spending more time on the matter. A nearby body shop, Cenco Auto Body, quoted over $1,800 to repair the fender (with another shop giving a similar estimate), confirming the extent of the damage. What could have been a simple recheck turned into a costly mistake. Despite everything, RTM did not offer any compensation or attempt to make things right. Seeing RTM's highly rated Yelp profile made their response even more surprising. They're quick to take your money with a smile when things go well, but when issues arise--as in my case--they deny responsibility and make no effort to make things right (In my case, they didn't take money directly, but a receipt was given to TM Auto, and I had to pay TM Auto--which is the same as paying RTM directly). TM Auto went as far as offering RTM to help cover the repair costs, but RTM still refused. TM Auto didn't have to step in for someone else's mistake, yet they still tried--that says everything. Richard (the owner) had my contact information through the small claims process, yet he never made any effort to contact me--even before we went to assigned court date. After what happened, I'm relieved I didn't bring my other cars first--especially since those cars are of higher value. It seems RTM has many satisfied customers, along with a smaller number of unhappy ones. Hopefully, you don't end up in the latter group like me. FWIW: Following the incident, I contacted Hunter to verify when RTM's rack was last calibrated. Abel (rep) advised that its calibration was set to expire later that month. This raises the possibility that their rack may have been out of calibration.

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