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Charlie's Auto Tech

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Here at Charlie's they have so much experience can answer any questions you have and will help you with all your car needs

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Great place they are always super helpful and friendly. Used them for multiple cars over the years and have never been disappointed.

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Simply amazing service! My car issue was identified and repaired efficiently and effectively. My go to for auto repairs in Brea.

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Charlie and Mike are the best. Great customer service and outstanding mechanics! They keep all of our cars on the road.

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Neel's Car Care Center - Neel and Hector.
Taking care of your car since 2009.

Neel's Car Care Center

(233 reviews)

On your personal list of the 10 friendliest, most honest people you've ever met, I doubt your…read moremechanic is there. But mine is! He is Neel the owner (as you might've guessed) of this establishment on Imperial Hwy, which is thankfully not too far from us. He diagnoses quickly, gets the job done efficiently, charges reasonably compared to other mechanics we've gone to in the area, and above all is a man of integrity--he's allowed us to pay for certain repairs days later to make sure our car is running properly first. He is transparent about his shop's limitations (they don't do German cars but refer us to highly rated shops nearby). He is clearly very experienced and knows how to weigh the best repair options, especially for older vehicles. I plan on relying on Neel for years to come. Cheers!

First time customer at Neel's Car Care and they really do care! Greeted by Hector who immediately…read moregot us going, understood my concerns and what I wanted done. They were busy but insured me it would only be about two hours for an oil change, break inspection, and tire rotation. Got a call about an hour later from Neel himself saying my Rav 4 was ready to go and didn't hassle me about doing any additional work, which I feel you get every time at a mechanic shop. It was a great feeling to just get the service and feed back you requested. Thanks Neel and Hector for the honestly, professional input, and transparency. Look forward to working with your company in the future. Only downside is parking. Be patient and you'll find one.

Frank's Auto Service

Frank's Auto Service

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I have brought my girlfriend's SUV to Frank a few times in recent months and wanted to write an…read moreupdate. One visit was to troubleshoot the air conditioning, which was barely cool at best. I was hoping it just needed a Freon recharge. After checking the A/C system, Frank confirmed that the Freon was just low and everything else looked good. Luckily, her older car uses the newer, less expensive Freon. I just hung out while he recharged the system, and it was ready to go about 20 minutes later. The cost was only $150, money well spent to get ice cold air conditioning back. The most recent visit was to troubleshoot a service error code and ABS and brake warning lights. I was hoping this would just be a sensor on one of the wheels, but Frank said it looked like the main ABS ECU unit was faulty. Given the potential cost of the repair, it didn't make sense given the value of the car. I appreciated his honest opinion. He said there was no charge, but I still tipped him for his time because he always takes great care of me. I have tried a few other shops in the area over the years, and had initial good experiences. However, they all eventually gave me an estimate I knew as wrong, or didn't do work they said they did. I've been going to Frank ever since, and trust him 100%. If you need a top notch mechanic, Frank is your guy!

We've been going to Frank's for a few years now, and it's hands down the most trustworthy mechanic…read moreshop around. You can bring your car here knowing Frank will be completely honest about what's going on there's no hidden agenda. He's also very personable and doesn't give you the runaround or talk down to you especially as a woman, that really matters. He treats you like family and genuinely cares about taking care of you and earning your business for the long run. While you wait, they have a cozy couch, plus ice, water, and coffee machines, along with a TV to enjoy. I can't recommend this place enough!

Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs - My engine had several leaks and was absolutely filthy and within a week I had a brand new looking engine and no leaks.

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1/29/26 Thursday - Called here the day before for a quote on an oil change and I was greeted by…read moreFrancis (owner) who promptly gave me a fair price. He answered all my questions without sounding dismissive. So this morning, I came to get the oil change. When you first pull up to the business plaza, you have to drive to the back lot and they are located at "3D" Before I came, Francis kindly sent me a photo of his shop via text so it would be easier to find. The office itself was small, and unassuming, Free Wifi was available which was nice. Met Francis and he was just a stand-up dude. His mechanic took my keys and got the job done in less than 15 mins. Can't really ask for more than that. A+ I will definitely be returning

I don't know what number you called because I don't even have a missed call from your number nor a…read morevoicemail(I posted a screenshot of my call log). So this isn't about me not being reasonable that you didn't called right away. I called you on February 26 as seen in my call log, I wrote this review 5 days ago, so it wasn't like I didn't wait for your call, which you never did. I'm guessing you probably lost my number because you could have called me to apologize and give me the quote I asked you about the service. Nowhere in your reply to my review I see any apology, but instead you keep defending yourself, and turn it around by saying I'm pointing the finger unjustifiably. Unfortunately, I already went somewhere else, so thanks but not thanks.

Transmission Specialist

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I can't say enough good things about Ed and his team at Transmission Specialist…read more My Ford F-150 suddenly went into limp mode and was stuck in third gear, along with a few other issues. Since my truck was out of warranty, I wasn't sure where to turn. I reached out through Yelp and heard back from Ed almost immediately. He had a good idea of what might be wrong and invited me to bring the truck in for an assessment. After inspecting it, he identified damage (caused by rats) to the transmission wiring harness, which had unfortunately caused internal damage. He walked me through everything clearly and provided a very reasonable estimate for a full rebuild. Throughout the entire process, Ed was easy to communicate with, always professional, and genuinely helpful with his advice. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond after the repair. I was told this type damage might be covered under my comprehensive auto insurance. Ed then took the time to work directly with my insurance company--providing detailed documentation and expert insight. Because of his effort and experience, the claim was approved and the repair ended up being fully covered. That level of service is rare these days. I truly appreciate Ed's honesty, professionalism, and follow-through. He did exactly what he said he would do and then some. I wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend him to anyone in need of transmission work.

Transmission Specialists was the only company to provide figures via the Yelp project. Other…read morecompanies would request to speak with me or wouldn't quote a figure unless I provided my plate number and VIN. There's only one automatic transmission for a Scion Xa therefore it was ridiculous that they kept demanding the numbers or to speak with me. Bi towed my Scion with a UHaul wheel lift trailer and Steve was super helpful with unloading the Scion. Due to my miscommunication the reconditioned transmission was delivered by a week. Entirely my fault. Ed put the two warranty in writing and he was very responsive. My 21 yr old car runs great again! -John

Charlie's Auto Tech - autorepair - Updated May 2026

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