Armen is THE BEST!!!! I will never take my car anywhere else! He so sweet, hardworking, honest and does great work! I highly recommend him!

Armen is the best. He will fix any car problem. He's honest. Reasonably priced. And his shop is impeccably clean. He takes such care of our cars, like they are his own. What a find. read more

Yesterday my Kia spectra 2006 Manual wouldn't start so roadside gave me a jump and still nothing. The tow truck was too big to clear the entrance of the parking garage so they had to send a smaller one and estimated a hour and a half. It was already getting late so my friend and I looked up nearby mechanics everything said closed except complete auto surgery. ARMEN took the time after the shop was closed to come and look at my KIA! After looking at my car for what seemed like 5 min he knew what the problem was and was able to start my car. As if that wasn't enough he even fixed something else at his shop right then! I will definitely go back here! Very knowledgable mechanic and saved me on a Friday night! read more

Armin is the most knowledable, honest and kind mechanic I have ever seen. He really knows about cars and just like the look of his tools he loves to do an excellent job in everything he does. Excellent experience, highly recommended. I am happy to know that my car is in good hands now. Thanks read more

Armen was absolutely wonderful. He had been recommended by a friend and now I understand why! He was quick, professional, and kind. I feel very fortunate. The funny thing is, I used to live right down the street and I had no idea his amazing business was just right behind the car wash. I would have been going to him for years had I known! read more

If I could give Arman 1000 Stars, I would. He is likely the most honest and helpful car mechanic and repair man ever. -his repair area is hidden from the public and his only advertisement is word of mouth because he is so exclusive. This is a secrete car repair place. You will never be mislead or ripped off. I can't recommend him enough and will probably never go to anyone else. He works on fancy cars too and easily will diagnostic it. Super knowledgable on ANYTHING electrical. Can't say enough good things. read more

Without question the most thorough bumper to bumper inspection I have ever had of my car. I told Arman about a weird sound from the bottom of my car and he popped my hood and showed me tattered wires and a leaky gasket covered in oil that demonstrated obvious signs of negligence the previous folks who "serviced" my car for hundreds of dollars. He took my engine apart, cleaned everything, and replaced all the parts and the engine literally looks brand new. It cost a bit but my car is literally in mint condition because of his work, will get better gas mileage and won't catch on fire. What sets Arman apart is his refreshing honestly and transparency that makes you realize that pretty much every other car repair person you've ever dealt with before Arman was either greedy, lazy, or just plain incompetent. read more

Simply put a treasure found! The most skilled mechanic I have ever run into. Forever grateful!

This guy is amazing! Fixed a problem with my engine is a matter of minutes and saved me so much money rather than going to the dealership who wanted to charged me a crazy amount. He's so kind, professional, & clean. Definitely recommend him for any car problems! read more

Amazing guy...I called in early Sunday and he accommodated me and fix my car in a snap!!! Highly recommended.very few honest shop/mechanic around town and he is #1,such a good guy! read more

Wow wow wow!!! I am completely speechless. I have never left a mechanic and felt so good about the work that got done like Armen. I'm not really a review writer but I just wanted to agree with all the yelpers on here and give credit where credit is due. Armen is truly AMAZING!!!! He is sent from above he really cares about the work that he does on your car and it shows. He is always positive and smiling and extremely Knowledgeable about all car problems. He is really a doctor for cars!! Lol He is also one of those people that you want to be around in life. His shop and tools are Spotless because he cares so much about his work. I had some car trouble and had to get my car towed to Armen and he just knew exactly what was wrong with my car. He he did not rip me off and in addition to getting the work done he also mentioned to me things I should be thinking about to get fixed in the future that I had no idea about working on that needed tp be fixed. I'm not from California and used to have only my uncle's work on my car in Atlanta. I'm so glad I found Armen because he is definitely that mechanic that you've been waiting for that you can actually trust!!! He feels like family even though I just met him but I will never go to anyone else again. I'm so grateful I found him and tell all my friends about him. He's a True gem. Thanks again Armen!!! :-) read more

Armen just completed some work on my Volvo S60. First, I would like to say that he is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. There were quite a few things that I needed done to my car and he was able to diagnosis the problem and put my concerns at ease. He was VERY thorough in his work and had my car done in no time at all. I will definitely be going back to see Armen for any of my car needs. I have always been apprehensive trusting someone when it comes to my car but my search for a good mechanic is over...Armen did an amazing job and I will continue to take my car to him. If you need a mechanic, I would highly recommend Complete Auto Surgery! read more

Armen is that dude! My serpentine belt shredded on the 101 and luckily it was by his shop right off of Woodman... His shop is in the back of the car wash, so you won't see it from Woodman. Took my car in, thought I was about to commit money suicide, but NOPE! Can't believe the deal he gave me! Changed my pulleys and my belt. Car runs like money and I still have some money left to eat Ramen for the next 3 months!!! (kidding). Highly recommended!!! Tell ya friends to go to Armen! His space is well maintained, clean and in order!! read more

Armen is about as good as it gets. I will never take my car to the dealership again. I had a broken seat belt buckle. The dealer wanted close to $280 for parts and labor to replace. Armen guided me to buy the part on my own and have him install it. Cost me $20 for the part and took him less than 5 minutes to install. Then he refused to take money from me. Generosity like this is rare these days. I also had a seat lever that was broken which the dealership said needed to be replaced. Like a regular MacGuyver he grabbed some parts, sawed some metal, and created a fix - Just like new. Can't tell the difference. I'm so impressed by his honesty, his work ethic, and his workmanship. He's a real find. PLEASE SUPPORT HIS BUSINESS. He deserves it. read more

Armen is the best! He took to the time to drive my car around to properly diagnose the issue AND after to make sure it was fixed. He really goes above and beyond for his clients. I have had countless bad experiences with mechanics and can honestly say that I have never walked away from a car repair shop feeling so grateful. He is knowledgable, fair, and honest - three extremely rare qualities in a mechanic. I highly recommend him and will be a regular customer. read more

Outstanding service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been a loyal customer for the past 5 years and every time I take my car to Armen, there is no doubt that I will get the BEST service that would exceed anyone's expectations! I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thumbs up! read more

Armen is the best in LA! I didn't have such a great experience in auto repair nowhere. He knows what he is doing 100%. Any problem with your car is just small and easy item for him. Never met so talented specialists! and great personality!! Thank you, Armen! read more

Armen is the best mechanic in town! Honest, great price, and great work done on my car. He will be my mechanic from now on!

Its hard to find a honest mechanic or, at least, a mechanic you really trust. Armen is professional, he always talked me out of unnecessary work and saved me a lot of money. He's good to his word on the time and the cost, and I've never had a problem with a repair. If you're looking for a mechanic, go here. read more

Armen has been servicing my cars now for 13 years. He is the most knowledgeable, honorable and reliable person in the auto repair business, hands down. Not only will he provide top notch service, he will patiently explain what needs to be fixed and why as well as how to avoid problems in the future. If a service isn't necessary, he will let the customer know. Words can't express how lucky I am to have him taking care of my cars. Armen deserves 10 stars! read more

The window on my trunk wasn't latching, and Armen said to come by and he'll take a look. He fixed the hinges and the latch, all while my kids were still strapped in their carseats, and wouldn't even let me pay him! I'm definitely going straight back next time I need car repairs. Thank you, Armen!! read more

The BEST experience I've ever had with a mechanic! Armen is very kind and honest. I went here because another mechanic said my car had an electrical issue and I should go to someone who could do electrical work. Armen found the issue right away and fixed it promptly. He has incredibly reasonable prices and I would recommend him to anyone to work on your car! He works out of an awesome converted shipping container and is located at the fashion square car wash. Just enter the car wash, get in line, and drive to the end of the lot. The car wash is usually busy so you will have to wait a little bit to get through the line but you will be rewarded when you leave with a free express car wash! read more

I took my girlfriend's Mini Cooper to Armen after going to several other mechanics to figure out why the car was draining the battery. The guys at the other shops were clueless of whats causing the drain in the battery. I dropped off the car in the morning, he called me at 2 pm that he found the issue and the car will be ready the next morning. I know a little bit about cars and can tell you finding electrical problems in a Mini is not easy. Armen is a very talented mechanic, I was very impressed with his skills. 5 star service!!! read more

Wow. I came to Armen to check my car and first things he does is offer me food. Yes, he wanted to know if I was hungry and he offered me a fresh hot dog from his fridge. He also offered me Armenian or American coffee--my choice. After thoroughly checking out my car, he said he couldn't find anything wrong with it. He even took it for a spin around the block and still couldn't see anything wrong with it (thank god, it was acting a little funny one day). I've taken my car to him in the past and he has fixed problems, but luckily this time it was okay. After servicing my car, he didn't even charge me for his effort this time. He is a truly generous person, someone I trust to work on my car, and I'm grateful for him! He's a great mechanic, and a generous person to boot. I plan on seeing him for a long time!!! Thank you Armen. read more

This guy, is no joke. He LEGIT is the best mechanic I've ever had. Found him one day in the back of the car wash I go to. Cute little area he's created in the back of the shop. Kind, honest and will not rip you off. He also knows his stuff. You can tell he's been doing this for year. Can't say enough good things about this place. He's saved me so much money and headaches. I recommend him to everyone who's just trying to keep their car in a good place! read more

Fantastics! It is magnificent. Just saved more than $1,700! I took my Jeep to Armen. It was making some noise, sounded like a diesel car. He listened and took a look and said that he will need to check the timing chain and some other stuff - worst case, i would need new chain and to do that requires a lot of labor as it is beneath the engine. In maybe 30 minutes he emerged with a big grin on his face - he had found a loose bolt/ screw that was making the sound. He was genuinely happy to explain the related details to me and to tell me that this discovery would save me so much money. And I was back on road the same afternoon. Why is this special? Had I taken my car to another mechanic, or even the dealer (and I have done both in the past), they would have probably told me that I definitely need to change the chain, they need to take the engine out, and that it would take them a day or two. And they would have probably done this even if they discovered the loose bolt/ screw. An inexperience mechanic might not have seen this and done all the work and the sound would have remained ... and then they would have charged me $1700 plus for work that did not need to be done. Because that's how they operate. $1700 is a lot of money that I don't have. The unique thing about Armen is that his heart is clean; he is a good man in a world full of deceit and poison. And he still retains that sense of wonder, to resolve a problem where others perhaps can not. He relishes the challenge, to fix, and takes pride in his methods and work. You should see how he keeps his tools! It tells you something when a mechanic is organized like that. read more

5 STARS!!!! Engine light was on in my car, he knew exactly the problem and fixed it. He diagnosed my car for FREE (this is usually a $100 fee at any mechanic) and he showed me some issues that should be fixed down the road (he did not pressure me to buy or do anything) Such a great guy and would be surprised if he didn't have the tools to fix your car LOCATED BEHIND THE CAR WASH ON WOODMAN AND RIVERSIDE BY THE 101 (you pull in the car wash and go all the way to the back) read more

About 5 years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Armen (owner). His warm and friendly personality immediately made me feel comfortable- he also offered to make me a cup of coffee while I waited for him to do a diagnostic check :) As a woman, I have been cautious in the past, but Armen's warm energy and no nonsense direct approach has compelled me come back time and time again. I used to drive a VW Jetta & now I drive a BMW X5 and he always knows exactly what my car needs. Armen, he should be called "The Auto Surgeon," has an extensive knowledge of all types of cars and has been working with cars for more than half his life. Armen is passionate and dedicated about auto repair I refer friends and family with the utmost confidence. Armen's big smile is definitely welcoming and the other welcoming aspect of Armen's Auto Surgery is the clean and tidy environment. It is said, "How you do anything is how you do everything" and Armen's workspace is immaculate. I feel this is a clear indicator of his work ethic and how he approaches auto repair. His work tools are so clean you could really use them to perform surgery lol. It is beautiful to see someone take such pride in their tools and their work. Armen always goes the extra mile for me and I am confident he will do the same for you. If you are in need of a knowledgeable, honest, friendly, dedicated & meticulous mechanic, you have found him. I absolutely agree with the sentiment of the first reviewer, Armen is a car hero and an auto angel! Greg is pretty awesome too ;) Thank you for always being there for me and making sure my care is safe to drive. read more

ARMEN is such a nice person. I borrowed a car and then scrapped it up on a curb. Armen took care of me on Sunday, got me a great price, and drove me home. The car looked perfect by Tuesday afternoon! I was so lucky to find him. The shop is behind the car wash, it's a little tricky to find just ask the guys at the car wash and they will direct you. The experience turned into a happy accident because now I have a car guy I trust! read more

Yet again another wonderful experience with Armen, have been coming here for years, but in light of the harassment by user "Laurie.P" to all the positive reviewers i decided to step in for Armen and the latest work he has done. Brought in my 2007 Chevy Suburban in for a brake change. I drive the car for work all the time, so brakes and oil are a for sure an issue. Left the car with Armen for the day, as Armen polishes the rotters and actually properly aligns the brakes, unlike some mechanics. So after a few hours Armen gave me a call and explained that I have a problem with the back end of the car (The Arms that the suspension sits on) where old and worn out which later could lead to the braking off and causing the tire and rim to brake off causing a terrible accident. Armen quoted me the price, to which I agreed. Just for my own sake I looked online to what the part is and around what it cost, guess what, buying from Ebay would have cost me more, I later verified the exact make and model of the part, which was an original GM part not some off brand part that would brake or not fit. Armen later called when the car was done, came to pick it up and Armen showed me the piece that was in question, the thing was old and almost cracked, I knew that the amount of miles that I have on the vehicle is an issue, but I came to realize later that this piece was responsible for the noise that was constantly coming from the back of the car if driving on a rough road or driving over a speed bump. Long story short, Armen saved me a tons of money, if the thing was to brake off, I would be screwed, he also possibly saved my life by letting me know of the issue. I ask again for anyone that has had a mechanic notify them of a problem and including it in the current repair so that he in turn can save the client time, money, and frustration!? Armen is the best period and I will continue to visit him no matter what bs allegations by crazy people are being put on here, I am sorry for the harsh language, but I do not like being harassed by individuals like "Laurie.P"! When I say "I do not like being harassed" I mean me personally as the user went as far as to contacting me personally and try to convince me that Armen was a dishonest person, which is complete BS!!!! read more

There really are angels on earth, and Armen is one of them! My car started smoking and died under the 101 underpass just beside Fashion Square Car Wash. I ran inside to ask for help and they told me that there is a mechanic who is just behind the car wash. I walked over, knowing that I was going to have to trust completely, since my car was going nowhere. Armen told me what the best and worst case scenarios would be, and I left hoping that it wouldn't be the engine. He fixed the car in one day, charged me a VERY fair price, and even did other work that needed to be done without a charge. He is kind, honest, and an amazing gifted mechanic and electrician. This is my first ever Yelp review, and I am delighted to gratefully recommend this auto shop. read more

I recently moved to LA and asked my friends for a garage referral and one of my girlfriends said that Armen is the absolute BEST! Even though she told me nothing but amazing things, Armen STILL managed to exceed my expectations! He is an absolute GEM as a human being and an absolute master at his craft. He literally saved me THOUSANDS of dollars in parts and repairs. I honestly can't thank him enough! He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, passionate and incredibly fast too! Not to mention he even received me with food, a drink and my car detailed inside and out! I mean...wow! You honestly will not find anyone who CARES the way he does. His attention to detail and the pride he takes in his work is like nothing I've ever seen at a garage in my life! His workspace is BEYOND organized and clean. Once you get your car serviced there, you will become his client for life, trust me. His integrity, honesty and heart truly speaks for itself! Thank you Armen! I'm so grateful I found someone I fully trust with my car. The world needs more people and businesses like yours! read more

From complete product knowledge to understanding the value of great customer service, Armen is the definition of superb. For someone like me who doesn't understand much about cars, Armen doesn't hesitate to explain and compare different options and solutions whenever it is needed. His genuine demeanor and his willingness to not only help but go beyond is awe-inspiring. Armen has taken care of my Mercedes Benz a little over three years and it's still runs and feels like I bought it yesterday. I'm thankful for the recommendation I got years ago to go to him, I haven't stopped since. I fully with no doubt recommend Armen's Complete Auto Surgery for any of your auto needs. read more

Armen really is as awesome as these reviews indicate. He is efficient, knowledgeable professional and so kind. I had to purchase a new battery today and ended up paying way less than expected. I was in and out in less than an hour AND he hooked me up with a free car wash! Really excellent service. I have become so sick of taking my car to the dealer and feeling like I am getting ripped off. I don't think I have ever left a mechanics feeling so grateful! I'll be needing new brakes soon and I will absolutely bring my car to Armen for this. I am looking forward to giving him my business for many years to come!! read more

I dropped in last minute 2 days ago and let me tell you I have never met a more honest mechanic in my life. Armen is extremely knowledgeable and isn't there to rip you off like most of us have experienced with other mechanic shops. I have a 323i and had my spark plugs replaced as well as brakes for an extremely reasonable price. Armen is my new go-to mechanic. (He is located behind the fashion square car wash). read more

Armen is a rare gem! He's highly knowledgeable, fair, honest, and will not recommend work that is not needed. I would not take my car anywhere else. read more

My wife and I have come to Complete Auto Surgery twice in the last two years. Armen was recommended to us by a friend when we were having an intermittent electrical issue that would cause the car to stall, even at freeway speeds and the dealership would claim to "fix" the issue for $$$ only to have the issue re-appear a couple of months later. After going to Armen, he quickly diagnosed the problem & fixed the car overnight, charging only $150.00 (plus we got a free car wash). We took our other car in for an electrical issue (by-passing the dealership altogether) and once again - the same fast, friendly, detail orientated & honest service that I'm sure would have cost triple or quadruple) Highly recommended. read more

My car broke down on the 101...and I had the best day ever! If you know Armen you would understand why. I found him by luck when I inched off the freeway and I'm so grateful I did. He is generous, smart, hilarious, and really takes pride in what he does. He pinpointed my problem and took care of it quickly and happily. I left with the thought, "wow, there are really good people in this world". Who can say all of that after a day at the mechanic? Magical. read more

i take my car in to Armen for everything. I was hearing grinding noises when I stepped down on my brake peddle. Everyone said I probably would need new brakes. I took my car into Armen. After checking it out he found that I only had a bolt loose. It took him 10 minutes to fix it and it runs perfect now. No grinding noise. He did not charge me for it. I believe that if I had taken it into any other mechanic they probably would have given me new brakes when mine still had 80% life left. I have had other extensive work done by Armen and his prices are very reasonable. He is the only mechanic I would trust my car to. He is very gracious and makes his customers feel extremely comfortable. I wouldn't trust or take my car to anyone else. Thank you Armen. read more