It's not everyday you find a busy auto shop that's impressive. When you see a ton of cars parked outside the building and every bay inside has a vehicle on it, you expect em to have your car for days...I know I did. Especially when the service to be performed is inexpensive like a PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection). I met Dimas with skepticism after reading the reviews. I was uneasy when I handed him the fob to my new-to-me Bentley. He promptly put my car on a rack and went right to work. A short time later he showed me what was wrong with the car. The exhaust system had been damaged, likely after being hit because it hung too low and was missing a bracket. Somebody who owned it before me must have taken a speedbump too quick or something. Dimas had options and explained them to me, then called Uber to take me home. 24hrs later I received a text, "Your Bentley Continental is ready to be picked up." The invoice for parts and installation with PPI fee was hundreds of dollars lower than I had expected. Dimas is not what I expected...it became clear to me that he actually cares. Not just about getting your vehicle squared away but making sure you completely understand any issues it's facing, the short and long term costs involved and doing all he can to meet and exceed your expectations. Honest, caring, detail-oriented mechanics are about as common as Bigfoot riding a unicorn...which explains the number of cars in the parking lot here. The turn-around time really surprised me. I expected delays just to find the parts. When you find a shop like this...you don't go elsewhere. If you're looking at Coastal Automotive and considering bringing your car here...I recommend you trust the five stars reviews and dismiss the few negative reviewers. Some people always find something to complain about and the harder you try to make them happy, the more anal they become. I'm a skeptic turned fan after one visit. Dimas and his crew set the customer care bar so high, other mechanics need to charter a plane just to see it. Go once, see for yourself. Trust your gut. Thank me later. read more

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Dimas is always professional and prices are fair, would highly recommend Coast Automotive if your car needs repairs.

Beware of this business . l don't have to say much but just this ," ask for your old parts back , get a second opinion , make sure genuine parts are used " l will never ever take my expensive car to this place ever again . pay a little more but make sure your car is repaired correctly and maintained . $200.000 to $400.000 dollars cars we own , we can't be cheap, when it comes to tune up and repairs .he is not cheaper anyways . If you ever question him he becomes extremely rude . Most of the 5 star reviews are posted by his friends , workers and relatives . As I was told by an employee of his whom befriended me . Yelp really have to crack down on these fake reviews . I took my car to them become l read the reviews on yelp . But never again . read more

Coast Automotive - Beware of this shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Mesa, California

Been taking my car here the last couple years or so thanks to a recommendation to a friend. Dimas is one of the most honest guys I met working with cars. He's always willing to answer questions. He'll take videos and show you the cause of the problem. He also can help sell or buy cars as well- he's a genuine guy that explains things with good info that is relevant. read more

Dimas, the owner, is honest. His prices are fair. I was a stressed out first customer. He treats everyone fairly. The afternoon I had to come in for my transmission, a customer had just brought in a huge homemade dessert, another customer was patient & was joking with Dimas & the mechanics at hand. A new person after me was extremely distressed, and she kept her feelings restrained & was able to be calm because Dimas was kind. I can't commend enough the triple A driver who drove me to Coast Automotive. I hope he is getting Heavenly blessings. Dimas is a car angel. read more

Coast auto has my HIGHEST recommendation. Best mechanic in Orange County by a mile. Dimas and his brother run an honest, reliable, detail oriented, and well priced shop. They are giving with their time, and honest with their work. They will never undercut you or add work on your vehicle for their own benefit, as 90% of mechanics do. You can trust these guys fully with your vehicle and wallet, knowing that they will not price gouge you and do the best work in town. read more

It's so hard to find a good auto shop of someone you can trust! Demis is great and very knowledgeable! He will let you know what you truly need read more

The gentleman helped me with my car no problem! Fair, honest and quick! What a relief! They ROCK! read more

Best experience all around! Quick appointments, excellent communication and the most incredible waiting area with Pool Table, complementary snacks / ice cream station, coffee and beverages. I had brakes replaced, and damage fixed from an attempt to steal my catalytic converter ... pricing was excellent, car wash and amazing service. Special shout-out to Jack who handled all the details from start to finish, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly with timely status updates - my new go-to for all vehicles and maintenance needs!! read more

If I were to write a short review, I would simply state that I would trust Max and Dimas with any car for any task. One of my colleagues suggested I have my BMW serviced there one day when I was complaining about how high the dealer charged for repairs. That was about eight years ago. It is true that the shop not only works on and restores exotic sports cars, but they do simple repairs on all sorts of vehicles. They also restore and resell used cars that they fix up from other dealer's trade-in stock. They are located next to their sister shop that does bodywork. They are also located next to a bakery, which smells divine, but I guess that's another story. Actually, I should mention that once I mentioned the bakery several times, the next time I showed up, Dimas got me a sample! Who does that these days? Anyway, I have had them work on my car doing routine maintenance as simple as replacing a windshield wiper to as esoteric as working on the turbocharger system and really intricate engine work. I also had them upgrade my stereo with a kit that allows me to have wireless Apple CarPlay which is something that actually has extended my tolerance for my car many years (it is a 2009 Z4 and thanks to Dimas and Max. It still is running at about 139,000 miles. Really amazing. I've had them work on the electrical system, cooling system, suspension system, and engine. To stay on the point, the most important thing in a mechanic-- client relationship is trust. So many businesses these days seem to only be about the bottom line. Coast Automotive really works for customer satisfaction. Dimas thinks through problems that might have more than one solution . The service charges are extremely reasonable and they stand by their work. They are among the highest integrity businesspeople I have ever worked with or put my trust in. I recommend Coast Automotive with absolutely no reservations. I have complete confidence in their integrity, work ethic, and their work itself. I'm a commuter. The shop is located about 20 miles from my home. I have a BMW dealership basically across the street from my work. Yet, on any day that I'm in need of auto service, I choose to take my car to Coast Automotive in Costa Mesa for service. read more

I highly recommend getting your vehicle work on and trust. I own a lexus is350 I asked Dimas about getting chrome delete they highly recommend get paint. Vinyl wrap can be peel off. My vehicle was vinyl wrap didn't like what I see after months later. Very Great Job!!! read more

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Best of the Best! Honest, reliable, never been to an auto shop as good as this one always my go to for any service needed on all of our vehicles read more

Dimas is the best mechanic and business owner I've ever met. He's not only understanding but is willing to explain anything in detail the best way possible in order to help you better understand any situation that could be occurring with your car. Would highly recommend services done by Dimas and his team! read more

My Jaguar got a problem with the engine water liquid. I could not find any trustworthy auto repair. Most of them just wanted money when they saw you drive a luxury car. Fortunately, I passed by this area one day and found the Coast Auto repair shop. At first, I was concerned about their repair specialty and business reputation. I thought to myself, just try to see how they work. They advised me to let them check the problem with the car. If I do not want to repair it, I will pay the inspection cost, about 75 dollars. However, after they inspected the car's problem, how they explained it to me made sense, and the price was reasonable. I decided to hire them to fix my car. My car works well so far. I highly recommend you this auto shop. read more

Auto Service Like The Good Old Days! This place came highly recommended as friends and family have gone here for years. Quality work and care for my vehicle like you can't just find anywhere these days. Trust is important when it comes to vehicle maintenance and repair. You will leave Coast Automotive feeling like you are in good hands. Thanks, guys! read more

Dimas and Max are amazing. They are quick to help, and the job is always done. I am so appreciative that I found Coast and have a team I can trust to do the job right. read more

Dimas and his shop are fantastic! I have a fussy car. They know what's wrong, and how to fix it. Always a smile, kind word and great service. Makes owning a fussy car tolerable! Thank you Dimas , for your kindness, professionalism and knowledge. You and your guys are so appreciated! Thank you! read more

Coast Automotive helped me, and were helpful and good to me they repoed my car. They were able to work with me due to COVID to get & were very friendly - Ernesto Delgado. read more

We've all been there!!! You know...the feeling you get when you drive away from your Auto repair shop...It truly isn't about how much it cost to repair your car... What matters is that your car is running! Until the dreaded day comes... when you need to unexpectedly bring it back... Only then do you realize how much you appreciate having a GREAT reputable auto repair shop to have your car towed to... I am long over due in writing this YELP review! Not only has Dimas helped me with my car repair... he continually offers advise in how to manage a cost effective repair checklist according to importance & safety... Especially being a female... and those of you that have attachment issues...he offers the Best counseling for free...hahaaa Sometimes it's BEST to just " PART ways" Let's face it other's may just keep sucking you for never ending repairs... Having Dimas at COAST AUTOMOTIVE repair shop is up there with having a great Dentist & Plummer in your contacts... You only call them when you have an emergencies Continued Appreciation read more

I've been taking my cars to Dimas & Max for over 25 years. They are extremely through and trustworthy, which is very difficult to find in a mechanic. All my friends now go to Coast and rave about them. Give them a try and you won't be sorry. read more

I've built my own race cars all my life (ListerCorvette (dot) com, and when I first arrived at Coast Automotive Performance 15 yrs ago, I could tell that these guys were different. All the nuts and bolts from a repair were all lined up as if it were a racecar disassembly...but it was for a customer's car! Since then, Dimas and Max are the ONLY guys I let touch my cars and trucks. They do no advertising at all, yet they're always busy with people who refer their friends and family....rare find, these guys. read more

Coast Automotive - Near South Coast Plaza - Auto Repair Near Me - Mesa, California

This is my second review because I could not recommend this place enough! My car has been nothing but problems for the last year, and Dimus is always there to help. All services get done properly and in a timely fashion. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Dimas and his crew have been servicing my vehicles for several years now. Always does a great job, prices are much better than any dealer would charge. I appreciate that he treats me with the same respect with my "regular car" as he's always got a lot full of exotics that people trust him with, even when I come in for something like a simple oil change. I'll be coming here until I can't drive anymore. read more

Was recommended to Dimas by a friend after I had received a whopping $4,000 quote from Elmore Toyota for a rebuilt transmission. Trannys should not be going in a 2006 Toyota Solara Convertible with slightly under 100,000 miles, but it is what it is, & I can save that review for Toyota. I was not disappointed! Imagine a mechanic who actually came in slightly UNDER the estimate!! That has never happened in my lifetime. These guys are the real deal - friendly, honest & trustworthy. The only downside was I had to rent a car for almost a week, but it doesn't matter - totally worth it to have an honest mechanic work on your car. Good-bye Elmore Toyota for my Solara's needs. I will be using Coast Automotive from here on out! read more

Easily one of the most crowded (with cars/business), and cleanest, garages I've ever seen. The guys here are no BS with really fast turnaround times. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Dimas and his team are awesome; trustworthy, nice and professional. Saved me a significant amount of money off dealer prices and was honest about things I need vs what can wait. Also found an obvious problem the dealer missed (I could see the leak from looking under the hood). He has been our family's go to guy for the last 10 years and our family friend's go to guy for 15 year. We are luck to have a team we trust. Thanks guys! read more

Dimas runs a great shop, been coming for years! Trustworthy, and excellent all around. read more

i have been a customer for 9 years and will not let anyone else work on my cars but demis and his guys. they have even painted the car and the color matching was flawless. demis is honest respectful and not out to gouge you in any way. read more

Five stars all the way!! Best place ever to bring your car!! My family and I have been coming to Coast Automotive for about 10 yrs or more I think. Anything from oil changes to major service or body work. Great work, honest prices and excellent service. Ask for Dimas! read more

I like these guys. The owner explains your options to you in plain English. My Toyota had the check engine light on, and it turned out to be a loose wire, so I got my oil changed! The bathroom is very clean and the waiting room is comfortable, too. Definitely going back. read more

Have been taking my vehicles here for more than 10 years. It's the only place I'll go. Dimas and his crew do high quality work, and they are really nice people too. (They have a body shop and a dealership too. No need to go anywhere else.) read more

Amazing!!! Definitely recommend you taking your vehicle here! Took my car in this morning and they had her fixed up in a few hrs. Super friendly and price was reasonable considering it was my radiator. Thank you!!! read more

If you are looking for a knowledgeable, honest shop for your car needs than Coast Automotive is the place. I was lucky to reach out to Dimas after initially taking my daughters 4runner to a chain shop for brake issues and being alarmed by the work they said needed to be done and the cost. Needless to say I saved a lot of money on unnecessary work the other shop was proposing by having Dimas and his team do the job. read more

This place and its owner lives up to the 5-star review it has. Dimus worked hard to find the problem with the a/c that had plagued me for over 6 years and others had told me was either in my head or would need to have everything replaced to repair. He meticulously worked to find the problem until he had figured it out. It was money well spent and worth it. Definitely a place I will trust my Toyota with for more repairs for the integrity and hard work that was shown to me on a simple, old Toyota Camry. Thanks Dimus! read more

My daughter's car needed some service and I had three quotes for the same product and same service and Coast Automotive nailed it and gave us the best service read more

A 20 foot eucalyptus tree branch fell 3 stories onto my limited edition FRS and scratched, dented, and marked up the entire car, to my dismay. Coast Auto not only gave me a fantastic price, but made my car look better than before the accident! I have a special irridescent color paint and they matched and blended it perfectly. They even returned it to me, detailed inside and out. They take pride in what they do and it shows. I am so grateful. I really trust the guys at Coast Auto and will recommend them to everyone! read more

Been going here for years. Trust the service and cost. Dimas has always taken care of any care needs with professional & friendly service. Have recommend to many friends. read more

Great service, very friendly and bilingual. They have expanded so they can provide practically any service you need and will work with you on getting the best deal. Honest hard working guys out here been taking my cars here for years now! read more

We went here based on the recommendation of others. We had a "check engine" light on and needed it repaired in order to pass the smog test. Our car was diagnosed quickly and repaired the same day. The price was reasonable. We will come to Coast Automotive again. read more

I will always bring my cars here as long as I live within 50 miles! Dimas is an honest mechanic, trustworthy, and always gives you the best price. He doesn't try to up sell you, and he makes sure the job is done right. I have had warranty work, body work, detailing, tinting, repairs, and diagnostics done through Coast Automotive, and have been completely satisfied every time. I heard about Dimas from a friend whose family has been relying on him for years, and I would say that is the secret of his success - great work means loyal customers and great word of mouth. read more