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    Thermostat got damaged on my road trip., they took care of me asap and had me out in no time :)
    Fernando R.

    I was in a road trip with my family from the South bay area to Bakersfield . I'm so glad my car broke down were it did on the 5 Fwy , I had to exit the fwy and I found this place with great reviews on and I was glad to make the best decision ever to stop by and bring it over to this place. As soon as I pull in I'm not sure if the guys name was Chubby , but he said will get you taken care of and will get the car checked out on the spot didint even wait more than 4 min for someone to look at it, and right away even though they were extremely busy ( Had my 4 kids with me) Chubby sent Braulio immediately to diagnose the problem with my Dodge Durango and let me tell you he was amazing. Took the engine cover off and a few other things and added water to the radiator to see where it was leaking and diagnosed the problem within minutes. He showed me the problem as soon as he spotted it . Found out that the thermostat housing has a big hole in it. They got the part ordered right away didint even had me waiting for a long time , and Louie got the part installed really quickly they even cleaned up the throttle for me , went above and beyond. They had me back on the road between 1 hour to get everything done and continued to my destination.. made it out there safely and got back home with out any problems. I can't thank you guys enough. You guys are the best and I really appreciate you guys for all of your hard work, being very friendly and nice, especially you guys hooked me up and gave me a really great price everything you guys did for $185. Was expecting to be a minimum $500 dollar job or more. Loved the customer service, honesty, getting in and out fast , and couldn't thank you guys enough... I truly highly recommend this place for any of your automotive needs . Thanks once again guys.

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    Alexandre S.

    Hey, I'm going on a trip up to S. F... maybe I should clean my 122k engine for the 1st time the night before (buzzer sounds). Almost got it right with the plastic covering of the essential "vulnerables" (another louder buzzer). I think it was the Armour All that did me in though. So on one of the hottest days of the year to date, and wearing a black t (might as well/3rd buzzer) I headed on over to Chubby's, as it was within striking distance and they were quite helpful over the phone. After a brief initiation ceremony--watching them (seemed to likely to be Chubby and one of his apostles) tweak and rev. an exposed engine, early 60's era (best guess) truly sick Riviera affair--Chubby, and more apostles came over to my sodden 2008 jetta, where I fessed up and impressed upon them "I get to see my older son once a year..." and how my trip is hanging in the balance--weaving a succinct but poignant tale of woe, to battled-scared and weary ears to be sure, featuring that particular brand of merciless calamity which befalls the most crafty and cunning of us do-it-your-selfers--AND, Chubby and dope crew never quit until everything was perfection and calm. This perfect and comprehensive repair, included yours truly and his Vdub, holding the magic diagnosis tablet, reading out the tech/error codes in the shotgun seat (with C. and then son) as the all variables were identified and eliminated--where does this sort of visceral, hands-on teamwork ever happen? FYI: The wait for the part to arrive was entirely reasonable. Chubby's son is the "office guy"--an extremely helpful and capable mechanic in his own right--handled all of the payment necessities, and cut me quite the deal. And they had me... you know. They good people. Because of the delay, I missed out on all of the lovely 580 traffic up north and my drive was far more pleasant than the distance I needed to cover should have permitted. These guys are family business gods and I'm returning for my back rotor service, which I won't "jumpstart" myself.

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    Christopher H.

    Great people to work with. Very friendly and family based qualities. I have taken my Olds there, and every time the work has been very good. I live just around the corner and I would say one of the best places in Sylmar.

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    Chubbys the best . Period. Highly recommended. Very professional . Cost efficient. High quality servuce

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    Great place but they need to speak more Spanish voy a creer que con el nopal en la frente y no quieren hablar español

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    Cool guys who know what they're doing. Chubby the owner iz a sweetheart. Prices are fair and the work is good.

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    I am not satisfied with the work done in my car by Chubby. Definitely, I am not recommending this auto body shop to anybody.

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    The owner was very rude and hung up in my face, when asking the prices of fixing my car!!!!

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