I've been coming to Charlie's to service my high mileage 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 (170k+ miles) since 2016. Mike and his Dad have always been honest, reliable and knowledgeable in their service and advice. I continue to highly recommend this shop to everyone looking for an honest mechanic. For me and from what I've seen, Mike has always been beyond reproach. Things I've had done: Replaced transmission Replaced intake manifold Replaced engine and transmission mount Replaced oil cooling gasket Brakes read more

Charlie is super nice and friendly :) I took my car in for a check engine light that I need fixed before a smog. He kept it for a few hours and unfortunately couldn't figure it out exactly because it had to do more with the smog. He let me know to take it to a smog & repair place and that they will have better knowledge with that and even recommended a place to me. Even though he didn't service my car, it was definitely a good experience and I will bring my car back here when I need to. I haven't found a go-to mechanic but I think this is the one! read more

GLAD THEY ARE HERE!! Mike, the owner's son, really has updated technical knowledge of healing our vehicles. His father is also on hand to lend transportation, if local, which sealed the deal for me. Their prices are a bit less than most!! read more

The 5-Star reviews are 100% real and accurate for Charlie's Auto Tech. My dad and I have been taking our Toyota (including mom and sister's) vehicles here for years. Mike is a friendly guy and a great honest mechanic. In fact he's even saved us on unnecessary services just at a quick glance or listen. Super good guys here. Go see them if you need to. read more

Mike, Charlie's son, is the most honest mechanic I've ever took my car too. Great guy and provides excellent service. Highly recommend this place. read more

Always Very honest and reliable! Very trustworthy! Highly recommend Mike abd Charlie! So glad they are here in Brea! Support our true local business! read more

Thank God for Charlie's Auto Tech! I've taken my car here on three separate occasions. Mike is always very personable and friendly. Their pricing is the best around and they are incredibly honest and respectful. Being a woman and taking your vehicle to a mechanic is usually pretty intimidating but Mike makes it a less stressful experience and doesn't talk down to you. My BMW got very expensive when dealing with the dealership. After going to Charlie's I will never need to go back to the dealership again. I completely trust Charlie's for any of my car's needs. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that's looking for service for their vehicle. Thank you Mike. You and your dad are amazing! read more

Been 2 years going and still not letting anyone else touch my car. These guys are great! Super friendly and they really look after you. They are really transparent with the work they do and I've never once felt gouged or even worried about the possibility. Since the first visit I have had them do all my oil changes, install new bumpers on my car, new filters, lights, shocks, and they even buffed out a little dent from a fender-bender, on the house, just because they happened to see it. Charlie and Mike are knowledgeable guys and deserve good reviews. Check them out for sure. read more

Mike is amazing! I hated going to the dealer because of all the added services that I didn't need. In fact, Mike will be completely honest as to what you don't and do need. He does a great job on my BMW. I'm so glad I found a place that is reasonably priced and trustworthy. read more

I needed some work on my car done last minute before a road trip, and Mike (Charlie's son) helped fit me in their schedule. He even offered to drive me home even though I lived a mile outside of the range. Then he gave me a free tire rotation since I was due for one. I always appreciate their upfront and honest work. And I appreciate that I can support a family owned business. read more

Man. I can't say enough about these guys. Michael is super friendly and most importantly honest. Won't over charge you by doing extra work. One time had to take the car to the dealership and they said I needed new breaks. Took it to Charlies and they took a look and said I had at least another 20000 miles. They are both great and now my parents and grandparents come here to get their car fixed. I am thinking of buying a used car and Michael gave me advice on brands and what to look out for. He also said to bring it in so he can look at it to make sure everything is okay. Glad we found this place in Brea! read more

Excellent auto repair shop. Honest, I know, can you believe it...a mechanic you can trust. Glad I found Charlie's Auto Tech

Not that they seem to need another 5 star review, but I still would like to give one. I've been going to Charlie's Auto Tech for about 5 years. Been around the block a few times with auto services over the years. You just never know what is the truth, especially if you really don't know anything about cars Mike has typically been the first point of contact. He goes to your car with you and checks out your issue. Explains everything. Gives an honest assumption of needs. No pressure at all. When you're done, they will SHOW YOU your car part that had an issue. I only trust Charlie's Auto Tech for my car. They are local and honest and won't try to get you to agree to services you don't really need. 100% recommend. read more

Thankful : I have been having so many issue with my 2019 Audi Q7 back to back it's been ridiculous. Every time I've taken it to the dealership in West Covina something new happens so I decided to go a different route . Someone recommended this place to me and I was having second thoughts about it due to past experiences at other auto-shops but took the chance to make the call . Micheal was very helpful from the beginning and I ended up making an appointment to get my car checked along with the list I had from the dealership of the repairs my car needed . Out of the list only two needed to be repaired and I can honestly say I am truly grateful for their honesty. I've had a really rough year especially during that time I was having a really rough week and to be able to find a place with honesty is a huge DEAL for me . I'll definitely be returning as a customer from now on . No more dealership service's for me especially the Audi at the West Covina where they told me they checked my car out and a few weeks later it went to crap and turns out it was the engine mounts and PVC . Thank you Charlie's Auto read more

I would just like to say that this is my third time using Charlie's Auto Tech and they are, by far, the best mechanic that I have ever used. Just like all the other reviews, they are honest and fair on all of their pricing; and they will go out of their way to mention what needs replacing right now and what can wait. They will also call you during maintenance if they see something else that is not right and give you a heads up. Besides that their work is fantastic! I never write reviews for anything, but I felt compelled after three great experiences at Charlie's. It's always nice to have piece of mind with your car maintenance...Thank you! read more

Charlie's auto is great! Went in for new brakes for my truck and they got it done quickly! Very informative and knowledgeable! Thanks guys!

Very friendly staff. They checked out my vehicle twice for my Check Engine Light without charging me. I'd definitely come here for any other troubles. They couldn't help me with my problem because they don't do electrical stuff. read more

ATTN LADIES & SENIORS (both of which I am!) Auto maintenance and repair is something I've always dreaded because I'm a single female--need I say more? But this place is different. My sister and I found this place when she needed some work done on her car. It's a family run business (father and son) and they're actually honest! Since we were there for her car anyway, I asked for a 2nd opinion about my air conditioner (that I'd just been quoted over $300 from a shop in La Habra). The son opened my hood, tightened a couple of bolts, told me to start my car, AND IT WAS FIXED! The charge? His words, "I'm not gonna charge you for that! Tell you what--the next time you're in the area, bring me a cup of coffee!" That's right--he didn't charge me a dime when that other shop was ready to take me for $300! That's honest in my books. I'll never go elsewhere for my car repairs! read more

Went in to get my car checked since the check engine light came on. Spoke with Mike and he's one of the coolest dudes I've met. Really nice but honest. No BS. Come to find out it was a sensor issue and didn't charge me for anything. Thanks for being rad, Mike! read more

Great place, great value, nice honest ppl. Been taking my car here for coupe years, will continue to do so. Thanks guys!

The most reliable and trustworthy place I have come across. It feels wonderful to know that my car is in the best hands. Fair, and honest business with kind employees who really care about their customers. 10/10 recommend to anyone and everyone! Mike really knows his stuff and gave a great breakdown of what was needed. Clear and efficient communication with great customer service. Thank you:) read more

Great service all around! Brought in my 2009 Toyota Highlander for a weird engine noise, tune up and to check my car overall for anything wrong with it so I could take it on a long road trip with my family next month. Found a few issues and the cause of an oil leak I had suspected was happening. The price for repair was fair and Mike (I think that was his name) spent time explaining exactly what he found to me in laymens terms. When I told him about the oil leak over the phone he literally took me with him as he checked my car and found the cause of the leak right there and then. I've taken my car to a few places who brushed it off as not a big deal without actually looking for the leak. Turns out it was from an oil hose I had replaced last year. Also, I mentioned I wanted my headlights replaced because of how yellow they were and he said he had a specific way to clean it to save me money to have to replace if, and he did such a great job. Def Saved me a few hundred from having to replace them. While he was working on the car He texted me pictures and kept me well updated on the progress. He even offered for me to bring the car back after the road trip to make sure everything was still good. Super friendly and knowledgeable, casual non pushy atmosphere which is what u want in an auto repair place. Can't wait to go back here for all my repairs! read more

I have been going to Charlie's Auto Tech for over a decade for my Mercedes and Jaguar cars. Charlie and Mike at the most amazing mechanics. The most trustworthy, honest, kind people I've ever worked with. I've give them my highest recommendation. read more

HONEST SERVICE Gotta give this shop double thumbs up! Charlie is knowledgeable, courteous and super helpful. I took my car in for inspection to check out some rattling on the drivers side. I wasn't quite sure what it was. Charlie took it for a test drive and noticed the steering column was making a strange noise. He recommended that I take it to the dealer for a possible recall. He said that may be the problem contributing to the rattling. Sure enough, took it to the dealer, they fixed the steering column and that took care of the problem. Needless to say, no money out of pocket. I am truly grateful for Charlie's honesty. Any other mechanic would have suggested various repairs. But not Charlie, he suggested I look into a possible recall first and if that didn't work, he offered to then take a look at it. Thank you Charlie for being honest, knowledgeable and super helpful. read more

This review is based upon my interaction and customer service with Charlie. I did not end up using any of his services as I showed up to his shop, the noise I was hearing could not be replicated but I felt impelled to tell everyone about how great of service he has. I called early morning on a Monday and he answered immediately and was very accommodating to having me go over on short notice the next day. As I pulled up, he greeted me as if we were friends and tried to understand what the problem was. The noise was a sound that I thought was coming from my tire as I could only hear while driving. He brought out a jack to lift the car, to see if anything looked or sounded out of place. We couldn't figure it out so he we went for a drive together. He listened tentatively but the noise just wouldn't happen when I needed it to. I dropped him back off and he said no charge for this diagnostic and for me to come back when I start hearing it again. He could have easily charged a fee to raise the car, go for a drive, anything he wanted to but he didn't. Very honest and straight forward and will be coming back if I ever have any issues. Thank you Charlie! read more

GREAT SERVICE! I went there maybe 6 months ago and never wrote a review. The father and son are absolutely awesome. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a honest mechanic! -5 STARS and i never write reviews! Thank you for the HONEST SERVICE which is rare these days.... read more

I took in my 2015 Mercedes ML350 to replace brake pad. Mike at charlies Auto tech told me i just needed to replace the front only. I have tired other shop and suggest to change front and back. Mike and Charlie are awesome and upstanding service. I highly recommend this auto shop. read more

I took in my 2015 Toyota Sienna in today and was amazed at the service I received. The brakes were worn out and the entire minivan would shake when I stepped on the brakes. Mike at Charlie's Auto Tech told me I needed to replace the front brakes. When I came to pick up my car, Mike told me he took the car for a test drive and noticed the brakes were good but not "perfect". He spent extra ship time and resources to get all of the brakes right. I was extremely pleased with the fix and even more impressed with my overall experience. Very happy customer. read more

My family and I have been taking our cars to Charlie's for many years. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car. Charlie and Mike have always given me an honest assessment of what needs to be done and they never try to take advantage like other places do. I was just there recently because my engine light was on. They found two parts that needed to be replaced and got everything taken care of the same day. Will never go anywhere else and will continue to recommend them without hesitation. read more

I've had my oil changed by these guys a couple of times. They've been very honest and reliable, and I've never felt like they were pressuring me into repairs. Highly recommend. read more

Outstanding service and quality. Solved my husbands issues with his Jeep and was extremely thorough with my service. Thank you!! Will returns and recommend read more

Excellent job by Mike. Was having an idle issue with my 1998 4Runner. After giving his honest opinion and giving it a test drive, he recommended we change the TPS and IAC modules. In addition, he corrected a brake issue I didn't know I even had. He even cleaned the MAF and tightened the E-Brake. Car runs and idles smoothly now. Thanks again. read more

The rave reviews of this business are on point! I had an excellent experience here. As a woman coming by herself I was a bit nervous due to last experiences and I could not have left happier. Mike was so helpful, honest, and kind, and did not charge me for an easy fix that another mechanic could have easily exploited. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back for my future needs. read more

This is a long due review. This place is the best! I am so glad to have found a wonderful mechanic. Every time I have been here they have been very helpful, honest, and very kind. I highly recommend this place. read more

Owner is a cool guy. I had a minor issue, and he was able to fix it quickly and he didn't charge me for it. Pretty exceptional.

Prompt. Efficient and fair with prices. I brought my BMW For pick change Call in and I came after work. Didn't have to wait much. They also checked everything else and aware me of other things I needed to fix. I would def keep them. read more

I recently just moved to Brea, California and I think I found a place I'll be going to for a very long time. Mike was friendly and courteous as soon as I walked through the door. This is a honest family business and their goal is to serve us was utmost ability as well as charging a reasonable price. They're really willing to go the extra mile to help us out. Thanks again! read more

Hands down...best shop I've been to in years. It's nice to know that there are still great mechanics out there that do great work. This shop will take care of you. Mike is a true professional that takes the time to explain and put your mind at ease. I have found my new shop for our cars. I highly recommend this business! read more

Ok... update to my Yelp review. Repeat customer ---- Mike changed all the brakes (rotors, pads) on our 2010 Range Rover Sport (my wife's daily driver). Everything was fine until my wife started to notice a slight brake 'squeal', but only at slow speed. I alerted Mike about it.... he was happy to have the issue rechecked because he wanted the customer (us and technically my wife) to be totally satisfied. Anyways, long story short... Mike (and Charlie) rechecked all possibilities and fixed the issue. No more slow speed squeal. Happy wife --- everything else doesn't matter right? Hahah Thanks again Mike. read more

I usually do most of the work on my car myself. My car was due for brakes and I replaced everything else, except I couldn't get the rear rotors off for the life of me. I called around several shops in the area, but when Mike picked up and I explained my problem, he tried to help me save money and tell me how I could get it done myself, without bringing my car in to him! Now that's honesty right there. In the end, I did end up bringing my car to him since I didn't want to buy more tools and I was tired of trying to work on it after having spent the entire day prior replacing the brakes. Mike let me watch as he did the work so that I could learn and be able to do it myself next time, and he charged me a very reasonable fee. Needless to say, this father-son team has earned my trust and I will definitely be back if I ever run into something I can't fix myself again. read more