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    Checkered Automotive Solutions

    5.0 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jayjay T.

    Finally After 2 yrs My Dream Build is done ! Thank you so much Jahaziel and ur Brother but most esp To You Jahaziel Owner OF CHECKERED AUTO SOLUTIONS for taking care of my 2015 2wd v6 Prerunner - Your honest assessment and practical approach to this project made it easier for me to budget it. DIRT KING UCA , 6112 BILSTEIN SHOCKS , 5160 BILSTEIN SHOCKS , 2.5 INCH LIFT WITH REAR BLOCKS REPLACED WITH ICON 3 LEAF AAL , 17IN TRD PRO WHEELS, 285/70/R17 BF GOODRICH KO3 WITH SPARE , lastly CMC /PINCH WELD and Full Service Wheel Alignment .Now there is totally no more rubbing ! Pls dont take my word for it , give them a call for your tacoma upgrades ! Awesome experience as a Customer . Thank you so much Again Guys ! You are the Best !!!

    3in lift, new wheels, 33" tires and body mount chop to eliminate rubbing.  Jahaziel knocked it outta the park!
    Charlie P.

    Just got this 2018 bone stock 4runner weeks ago- Jahaziel and team worked magic! They gave it a 3" dobinsons ims lift, new wheels and bmc to fit the 285 wildpeaks. He made it such a seamless experience: ordered everything and installed with quick turnaround, answered all questions and had laser sharp communication. Honest and reasonable shop- well worth the drive from OB! Will be back!

    2021 Toyota Tacoma OR
    Alex N.

    Been waiting to make this post after having the suspension for a few months. I originally had a lift done by ORW. No issues with there work but the Fox 2.5 race series left a lot to be desired. Checkered automotive works hand and hand with Accutune off-road and got my suspension dialed in. Having the shocks retuned has dramatically improved my ride. Checkered automotive worked with my schedule and their pricing is more than fair. Cannot recommend them enough. Get it done right the first time!

    Jay-R L.

    Checkered Automotive has become my go-to trusted mechanic for my GX460. Even though there are further south away from me and several other trusted and reputable shops closer, Jahaziel and his team have provided top-tier service and recommendations. He always takes the time to thoroughly research and inspect an issue and all possible solutions prior to contacting me to ask how he would like me to proceed with any work, even if it is something minor and well within the scope of expected work. He is a professional that has taken the time to gain an intimate understanding of several truck platforms and only does the work he knows he is capable of. He ensures that the customer is well-informed and advised during any work performed. Communicative, professional, and provide high-quality work. Work performed: Front Coils Rear Springs Rear Shocks UCA Spindle Gussets KDSS spacers / collars Adjustable track bar/Panhard PCK BMC KDSS switch Alignment 200 Mile retorque and an alignment check.

    2023 1794 TRD Tundra icon stage 1 level kit
    Tony G.

    Checkered Automotive was recommended by a friend, I checked out their website and social media accounts. Not one bad review, they drive what they sell. I dropped off my newly purchased truck for suspension lift, they walked me through different suspension systems based on my planned use. Everything worked out perfectly. Truck handles better than I drove in. Going back for more work to improve on the looks.

    Tacoma w/ Icon Stage 3 Lift

    Jahaziel does AMAZING work. I brought him an Icon stage 3 lift that I had bought second hand for my 2021 Tacoma. It was missing a few pieces/hardware, but he was able to get everything I needed and have it installed same day! He truly knows his stuff, does great quality work, at a fair price. 10/10 recommend

    Toyota Tacoma off road
    Jonathan B.

    Just want to give a big shout out to Jahaziel at Checkered Automotive. My second time to this spot cause he is a trusting and honest mechanic. He changed my gears last time and was very affordable and did great work. Came back this trip for a cab cut and alignment. He did awesome and I definitely will say great guy that does care about customer service. Communicative and quality work, Visit him

    After. 2013 gx460
    Chris G.

    I had been looking around sD for a shop that's reliable, knowledgeable and decent pricing for my 2013 gx460. The owner was straight to the point and kept good communication throughout the day. I think I'll use this shop for my over-landing needs for now on. Thanks for the service; lift kit, UPC install, rear bags replaced with lifted springs, tires and wheel installed, aligned and balanced.

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    Memo F.

    Amazing service! They installed my new Icon Suspension for a great price. Will be going back for all needs.

    Colin R.

    Great work done! They installed new Bilstein 5100s, with new springs front and back, and air springs in the back. My suv rides a lot better and looks better. Highly recommended!!!

    Adrian S.

    I first came here because I needed a complicated alignment for my lifted 4Runner. The guys went above and beyond with the alignment and were extremely knowledgeable. I now send all my vehicles their way for various types of work. Best price, best service, and great, honest people. I can't recommend this place more. If you need your off-road rig, your daily driver, or your track car worked on, go here! I do and I never regret it.

    Eibach pro lift kit w/ dirt king UCA
    Lennart R.

    I wanted to lift my 2017 tacoma but I brought my own parts for install (eibach pro lift kit and icon leaf spring). I needed alignment also. Jahaziel the owner ordered upper control arms for me and he made sure he will have it on install day. Day of install, drop off your vehicle at 8:30am it will be ready around 3-4pm. Overall, the whole ordering and install went smooth hassle free. They told me also to come back to the shop after driving 150 miles to re-torque the vehicle. The labor cost is the same around other shops I got a quote from but you will get quality/clean work here. Highly recommended and I will be definitely going back here.

    Got a quick alignment and was ready for the trails

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    Did a great job at a reasonable price- will be back to finish up all the mods on my 2022 Bronco.

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    “Jahaziel the owner will explain the entire process and if you have questions afterwards he's just as communicative.”

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    Brake Stop & Auto Repair

    Brake Stop & Auto Repair

    (227 reviews)

    Middletown, Mission Hills

    A 1 month, 1200$ radiator job could have killed me and child. I would be very concerned about…read moresafety of repair and do a very detailed inspection before accepting the vehicle or just avoid this shop. 7/21/26: I brought my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Brake Stop for a radiator replacement. * 7/24/26: I picked up the Jeep after the repair. (1200 for radiator and hoses) * Shortly afterward: While driving, the hood unexpectedly opened, damaging the hood and shattering the windshield and almost causing wreck on freeway. * I had the vehicle independently inspected for approximately $200 after the shop initially denied responsibility. The inspection found many loose peaces of hardware relating to the radiator repair and the hood latch had been left loose. * After further discussion and inspection, Brake Stop accepted responsibility for the hood failure and agreed to repair the resulting damage. * The Jeep remained at the shop for nearly three weeks while the repairs were completed. Communication during this period was frustratingly limited, with me generally having to call for updates. * 8/27/26: I picked up the Jeep. The hood, windshield, hood struts and hood release cable had been repaired/replaced at no cost to me, and reluctantly reimbursed my $200 inspection expense. Did not offer refund for botched repairs Ultimately, I appreciate that the owner took responsibility and made the vehicle right. However, the original incident was extremely stressful and could have been dangerous, and I was disappointed that the vehicle was released after the radiator repair with the hood latch apparently not properly secured.

    HUGE shoutout to brake stop- I called at 1 pm needing all new rotors and pads, brake fluid and he…read morehad my car ready by 4. Pricing was fair given scope of work and my new brakes work great. Totally will recommend others to go here, thank you guys!

    Evans Tire & Service Centers

    Evans Tire & Service Centers

    (205 reviews)

    Great service and very professional staff. I came in for tire service and the team was fast,…read moreknowledgeable, and efficient. A special thanks to Mr. Christian for providing top-notch customer service, he was friendly, helpful, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Evans Tires and Service Center for anyone looking for reliable service and a team that truly knows what they're doing.

    When I called this location my call went to a Call Center in Kentucky. I wanted to talk to the…read morestore to find out if the could get my car done today or not. The Call Center misled me into thinking they were at the store and they are NOT! Your Call Center should be more transparent about this. This is a MAJOR ISSUE. Your Call Center assured me that they "will get me in and out" with brakes, an oil change, and four new tires at 4 pm, and to "come right in", and "I have a 4 pm appt for you". LIES!! I walked into the store and they were slammed.. Simón said that there was no 4 pm appt for me, but he would take good care of me anyways. I raised my voice at him, "I just talked to you!" "You said 'in & out'". He calmly said he did not talk to me, but will take good care of me. I calmed myself. I was so angry. He said he would NEVER make a 4 pm appt for someone who needed brakes, 4 tires, and an oil change, when they close at 5 pm. It all made perfect sense. Simón offered to get my tires and oil change started, but offered to inspect my car to see if I even needed brakes. I agreed. It turned out my back brakes were at 6 mm and my fronts were 4 mm, so I still had time to change them. They squeezed me in even though they had cars they were trying to get out of the shop. EXCELLENT management by these guys to fix the predicament their "Call Center" had suckered me into. Evan's Tire & Service in Lemon Grove is a super place with super employees! They gave me a great price, and I was out of there at 5 pm. You need to fix your Call Center though- these stores are welcoming angry customers like me, because they are being lied to. Good job Simón & crew! I owe you one. The Call Center review would be 0 stars.

    East West Auto Repair

    East West Auto Repair

    (40 reviews)

    Finding a mechanic that is trustful and knowledgeable is really hard to find. I took my Honda Civic…read morefor a start replacement and a CRV for a replacement of key housing. Right from the beginning a I just felt comfortable and was provide with a quote that was very fair. The CRV had a big issue where the key no longer turned.. again the quote was cheaper if I had done it my self (maybe auto shops get a % off on parts,,I don't know for sure) I had done this key housing replacement for my Civic..the part along was @700 from Auto Zone...cost me way less than that here with the CRV and they took care of programming the new key!! amazing. One interesting note here is that for my repairs, labor was less then the replacement parts!! For the most part that doesn't happen, labor is usually 3 to 4 times the amount of parts! A female friend brought her car in cause it had an error light,,she did not know what to do so I sent her here and was help immediately with out charging an arm and a leg! it goes to tell you, just cause your are female you will not get taken advantage. East West Auto Repair is definably a place where I will refer all my friends and families. I just hope he doesn't get too busy for his regular customers but I am sure Andre can manage.

    Normally I have great experiences here but I had my serpentine belt replaced and continued to have…read moreissues for months without resolution because the mechanic failed to troubleshoot the car and refused to listen to my experience with the problem and my video recordings of the issue. I had my serpentine belt replace here and I started hearing a squealing sound only afterwards. The noise never ended up resolving and I reached out to the mechanic afterwards. I went out of my way to drop my car off overnight on two separate occasions where he told me that he found nothing wrong with the belt and suggested that there might be an oil leak but wouldn't be able to further troubleshoot without additional labor cost. I asked him if he could check the belt tension as to whether its overtightened or undertightened and gave very specific details about what conditions the noises came out in. I specified the noise came out when I first started the car despite time of day and temperature outside, and also more likely when the AC is on and that it would almost always come out when I made my first big turn when driving. He suggested that it could be due to something else but I insisted that it was the serpentine belt because it only happened after he replaced the belt and that it was exacerbated only when I turned my steering wheel all the way (my car uses power steering via serpentine belt) and when the AC was on (AC powered by serpentine belt). He continued to insist that it wasn't the belt. I asked him if I could record the sound and show him the video so he could hear what it sounded like. He told me that these things can only be diagnosed in person and continued to refuse to review any video or audio recordings of the issue even to have a better understanding of the problem. This issue persisted for months and is extremely embarassing to deal with because my car would squeal whenever I'd leave a public parking lot or pull my car out of parking. Ultimately, this issue was resolved by another mechanic who listened to my video recordings and my experience and took my suggestion to review the serpentine belt and it's tensioner. The other mechanic was able to fix the problem for free in just one go despite not having been the person to actually replace the belt themselves.

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