went in for oil change, they ended up finding an issue with break fluid leak, told me it will cost $700 to fix the leak, of course i never take advice from just one mechanic, so i went to another mechanic to get it checked out and ended up being a $9 rubber seal to fix the leak. i wonder how many customers they lie to. shame on these people at comfort auto. read more

They are very honest and straightforward. Been bringing all my cars here for 20+ years! With their help, I was able to get 2 cars over 230,000 miles before I sold them. read more

Review is for a smog check. Showed up and they were able to help me without waiting. 15 minutes later I was done. Simple and painless. $75.

Let me first say that this is my first one star review. I usually give two stars, but this situation, I just can't get myself to add a second star for the amount of time and money I lost, and the situation I was put in. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A MECHANIC NOR DO I WORK FOR ANY OTHER MECHANIC. Therefore my knowledge of this stuff is little, most of what I say here I learned through this experience. My clutch was slipping as I had driven many miles on it, so I figured it was time to replace it before going down to mexico where I had work for a week. I had bought the clutch kit online brand new and brought it in. I also had a little bit of difficulty putting it in first / second gear. I called around and his prices seem to be the most reasonable (buyer beware). I brought my truck in the morning, and the following afternoon received a call saying my truck was ready. Maybe I can give him an extra star for that, but, it would have to be removed for what happened next. I drove down to mexico. On the way my clutch felt a bit jumpy, which is common when putting in a new clutch. I arrive to Ensenada (about an hour and a half south of the border) and the following day, it is nearly impossible to put it in gear. I call the show and he tells me that I should try pumping the clutch pedal several times and checking the clutch (brake) fluid. There are two containers for brake fluid, one was fine, the other was a bit low. So the next day I go buy some brake fluid and add it... that does not solve the problem. I called the mechanic again and he essentially told me I have to get it looked at because there could be a faulty part. (Meantime, I couldnt get to my gig and lost a nights worth of work / pay... im a musician, and my gigs are all that support me.) Because my truck can't get in gear, I have to get a tow truck to come take my truck to a local mechanic here in Ensenada (luckily labor is less expensive down here). $75 out the window for the tow truck. The mechanic down here tells me the part hadn't been installed properly, the flywheel hadn't been properly adjusted to the new clutch, the brake fluid hadn't been purged from the system, and many screws were left loose during the installation. They said that because of this, it caused damage to other parts of my transmission (master / slave cylinder), including the original clutch kit, and the transmission has to be taken out and many parts had to be replaced. I called Comfort Auto again, and he said "none of this is my fault". I do think it is a mechanic's job to make sure everything is properly installed and that the part works before returning the vehicle. I am pretty sure he did not test it well. And if while doing the job, you notice other parts that need to be replaced, I do believe for safety reasons, that it is your job to inform your customer. Which means either he failed to mention that they needed to be replaced, or, they did not need to be replaced until after the work he had done, due to poor installment of these parts and damage done to other parts. Luckily I speak enough Spanish and know enough people around here and didn't get stranded... On top of the $500+ I spent on this guy and the $89 I spent on the part that got ruined, I ended up having to purchase a new clutch kit (this damage doesn't fall under their warranty so I couldn't return it, another $89 bucks out the window), new slave / master cylinders (around $150), pay for new labor ($250 in mexico, $500+ in USA), pay for a tow truck $75 (a lot more expensive in US), and lose 2 days worth of work... (i wont disclose how much I earn per gig, but its not enough to make these expenses insignificant). As mentioned, I rarely leave reviews, but after calling him and giving him a chance to clarify / rectify the situation, and him just denying any sort of responsibility / accountability, I felt I needed to leave this review. Sorry if this affects their business negatively, but if I had known ahead of time, I would not have taken my car there, I would have paid an extra $50-$100 elsewhere to have it done right. read more

Dishonest mechanics! Hovick and Vic were only nice to get your business but they have really bad work ethics, not to mention did not fix the issue I brought my car for. They claim to know but did it incorrectly then get mad at me for complaining that it was not done properly. If a mechanic tells you they can do the job, you trust them. They are dishonest people for saying they can do it but install it wrong! They returned my money but did not remove the improperly installed part. You cannot trust them. They don't even have the professionalism to tell you they can't do the job. Go somewhere else. Don't waste your time with these people! read more

My friend has a older Lexus. He had car problems yesterday, and had to come to Comfort Auto because it was the closest auto repair shop in the area. My friend was a former part time mechanic in college, so he knows whether or not the labor fit the price. All in all, the work done at this auto repair shop was adequate and fair. read more

World-Class service! Thank you Hovick for taking the time to answer all my questions and providing the insight to making small to major repairs. Keep up the great work! read more

Recharged the AC on my BMW 328i and it's blowing harder and substantially colder. Also they were very accurate on when the car was going to be done unlike some other shops in the area, didn't try to upsell me on any other service and was very detailed on what was done to the car! 10 outta 10 would try again read more

Super nice people and great service. I always come here for my smog checks and I'm in and out within 15 minutes, with no appointments made. The last time I had to get my smog done was during the pandemic so the DMV really slowed down the process. The DMV told me that they hadn't received any smog results, but I called Comfort Auto and they were able to find my smog results and take a picture and send them to me for proof within 5 minutes. I highly recommend this place. read more

I was in and out within 40 minutes. The owner was so kind and helpful. The price he quoted me on the phone was exactly what he charged me in person. I appreciated his honesty and integrity. read more

Negatives: employees were not wearing masks as well as some people who appear to be friends or acquaintances. They did not sanitized my car after working on it for a smog check or at least used a disinfectant spray. Price was high. Other places nearby would have been cheaper had I known. They changed the discount from what was advertised in app or on web version of Yelp from $10 off any service to only $10 off only during weekends if appointment was made. Positives: They did social distance at times. Service was fast. I appreciated that. They quickly sent passed smog check to DMV department and California AAA. I would have given a more positive rating if they had honored the discount and wore at least face coverings during this pandemic. read more

vic didn't want tell me what happened to my car just kept say I must of hit something theses guys are dishonest they don't have that many cars to work on. and there waiting for new customers read more

Comfort Auto - Vic's weekly special coolant flush - Auto Repair Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

Whether for a repair or a smog, Vic and co. are the only crew I'll visit. Friendly, honest and efficient service that they will stand by. Great local shop serving our community. read more

We have been going to Vic at Comfort Auto for over 12 years now. He has worked on all of cars and is someone we completely trust. He always is a straight shooter and has all repairs finished when promised. Very reliable place that I would highly recommend. read more

Great Auto shop. Really breakdown the invoice and walk you through all the things that require immediate attention. Very knowledgeable staff. No gimmicks, just good service. Quick auto shop. The staff is very very knowledgeable to work on all kinds of cars. Recommend this shop if you live in the La Crescenta/La Cañada area. read more

Fastest smog check ever! I came in around 8am and was done by 8:15. Vic was so nice and professional. Smog is a way of life in CA and comfort auto makes it easy. read more

why does his stars go back up it was 4 stars now 4.5why ask to check spring leaf. and now problems comming from belt and engine

I went there to get my car smoke checked. While waiting, I saw $10 off coupon on Yelp and tried to use it when I paid. Vic told me he does not accept the coupon anymore and is trying to remove it. He charged the full price of $65, refusing to honor it. Lame! read more

I strongly suggest anyone reading this avoid this mechanic. Vic charged me almost $300 for a water pump replacement to fix a coolant leak. Problem: It never stopped leaking, and I'm sure he knew that when I left the lot (after all he is a mechanic). Of course, I didn't find out until all the coolant had leaked out and my car overheated on the freeway. (He is dishonest about prices-see photos). I went to three other mechanics and they each explained to me why the problem was probably never the water pump. They said at a superficial glance it appears to be the water pump, but after thorough examination, it's definitely the gasket. They also confirmed that any mechanic would have been able to tell that the coolant was still leaking when I picked up the car. I don't think he thoroughly checked before he worked on my car. Also, I found out that he paid $57 for the part and even though the list price was $73, he charged me $119 (see photos). I know mechanics jack up prices, but this is extreme. He also charged me $15 for coolant, which is a whole bottle's worth, even though he only filled up about 1 qt. When he was replacing the water pump, he tried to squeeze extra money out me to fix random things that weren't problematic. I didn't fall for it. He did, however, admit that they weren't essential to the function of the car. My gut told me there was something sketchy about him, but I didn't listen because it was nearby and I couldn't drive my car very far. I found another place to take it to, and I'll update with recommendations if everything goes well. read more

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I have been taking our 3 cars to Comfort Auto for the last 4 years. Their service and knowledge about cars is Top Notch! Mr. Vachik the owner is very friendly and his prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend them for any vehicle repairs. read more

Honest, trustworthy, dependable and reasonable come to my mind when I think of this mechanic shop. I take my 3 cars there for oil change, brakes and other mechanical work as required. I have used them for the last year or so and will go back to them. read more

My rear shocks had to be replaced due to an annoying noise so I called this business to request for a quote. He gave me a reasonable quote right away, so I asked if he had time that same day to work on my car. He told me come in couple hours so I did and he worked on my car right away. The noise is gone and I left very happy! I would return to this location. Thank you read more

Vic has been fixing my cars for the past 5+ years. He is the only one I trust in this area to give me a fair price and do an honest job on my cars. Whether an oil change, replacement brakes, tire change, etc, Vic has always gone above and beyond any of my expectations. He also finishes my vehicles super fast regardless of how many cars are in the shop. read more

Had my Smog Test and Tire change done here. Vic the owner was very attentive, and went that extra mile. I got my Smog test passed, and correct size tire replaced in no time, and his pricing was resonable as well. Definitely take my Car there again for other needs. Honest, very attentive, and professional service! read more

Easiest smog check ever! Where have they been my whole life? I got the $10 coupon off their website and they told me to come in any time. I was in and out in under ten minutes with a hard copy of the cert and they electronically submitted it to the State for me. So easy! I'll be back next time I need a mechanic, too! read more

I had to get a smog cert which they handled easily. Polite service and willingly checked my tire pressure and topped them up. Prices pretty much industry standard. Thumbs up. read more

This place deserves 0 stars. I had a minor service on my 2009 Toyota Prius and a smog check. The smog check was fine, but the oil change was not done properly. The replaced oil filter was not properly inserted and the bolt on the oil pan was not screwed in tightly enough. My car was leaking massive amounts of oil when I drove it, but since it had been raining and this is an extra vehicle, I did not notice it right away. When I attempted to resolve the situation with Comfort Auto they refused to tow my vehicle back to their shop to fix their mistake. The owner even said that I probably did the damage to my vehicle. I decided not to bring my vehicle back there and took it to Bob Smith Toyota instead. I have always taken my vehicles to Bob Smith Toyota, but decided to try this place since I needed a smog check from a certified station. Boy was that a mistake! I will never go back to this place and will advise everyone I know to never take their vehicles there. They do shoddy work and then refuse to accept that they made a mistake and make it right. read more

I was in and out within 10 minutes for my smog check. Vic is friendly and very helpful.

I had my car smog checked yesterday at comfort auto. It took less than 10 minutes. BTW I had printed a coupon for $10 off from their website and used it. Thanks Vic for outstanding service! read more

Comfort Auto - The lowest price and the fastest service I could get!!! - Auto Repair Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

2 dealerships told me it would be 600 to replace my HSG belt on my Sonata Hybrid. Vic charged me 130. Car is working great!

Vic has consistently treated me fairly. He has given me safety inspections at no cost, and his recommendations are seemingly always honest and straightforward. For instance, on more than one occasion, when I was primed by car concerns (ie, check engine light and the like) to be ready to spend for a fix, he has told me not to do anything and instead monitor the situation. Those situations have often resolved themselves without expensive fixes. I use two different mechanics in the La Canada area -- mostly a function of different operating hours & locations, which gives me flexibility with drop-offs since I work in Pasadena -- and I am glad Vic/Comfort is one of the two. Very pleased with his service overall. read more

Comfort Auto saved my young children and I from a sweltering car on a 95+ summer afternoon! My GMC Acadia air conditioner broke and I refused to take a day (or 2!), and be overpriced by GMC dealership service dept...... we were suffering, so I drove to Jiffy Lube and their Freon machine was broken. I begged them to send me somewhere close-by and trustworthy. The worker pointed across the street to Comfort Auto. (It was 4:30pm when I drove in and asked Horvick to help me.) They had other cars they were busy with, yet they invited my young son and I to wait in the office with cold water & fans, while they quickly diagnosed my car, and added Freon. I was on the road 40 minutes later and it cost me a little over $100! The brothers Vick and Horvick gave our family outstanding service and I'll go there first from now on. These days, finding honest, hard-working, reasonable, rapid repair is like finding a treasure! You won't be disappointed with Comfort Auto. Give them a try! read more

Excellent service and very quick. Pulled in they were able to assess the problem and fixed in under 30 min so I can be on my way.

My family has been going to Vic for years and he's always done an exemplary job taking care of all our cars. It's wonderful to have a mechanic you can trust, who gives the fairest price quotes when compared with other mechanics in the area, and doesn't create problems and poach for things to fix. Vic tells it like it is and would tell you what he would do if it was his car rather than create doubt and urgency like other untrustworthy mechanics may do. I've had instances where I've pulled my car out of dealerships and other mechanics just so I could have Vic take a look at it and and fix it, and its always been where Vic gave the best prices and did what was necessary without poaching for more. If you are looking for a really trustworthy and great mechanic who gets the work done in a quick and efficient manner, go for Vic! read more

I've been taking my cars to Comfort Auto ever since the place opened and I have never been disappointed. Vic and Hovik know what they are doing and will give their honest opinion without overcharging. Highly recommend this place! read more

Vic was very friendly. Quick Service Shop is very clean. Recommend highly! read more

Vic was super accommodating and got me in and out in no time at all. Glad I found my new favorite place to get my smog checks done.

I made an appointment the morning of and when I arrived they were ready to do my car. I presented the coupon for $10 off on the website, handed the mechanic my key, and in 15 minutes, my car was passed and ready! My total was $50 out the door! Will definitely return. read more

Have sent my cars to the shop several times. Vic is honest. He always explained the situation carefully. Reasonable price

Vic is great! Came in on a Saturday afternoon to get my car's smog check, and was in and out within 15 mins. I'm sure I'll be back to this place again. Thanks, Vic. read more