Ya know... from the start, Matt was great... smart, direct... nice. I mean, whatever happened to people just being nice when they answer the phone? I called about ten places before deciding where to go and I hate to say that I based my decision entirely on one guy being nice... but that's mostly what I did. When I dropped my car off I met Arthur (owner?)... same. Can we get back to my car? My car (2019 Audi Q5) suddenly lost a lot of power while I was driving home (but still 30 miles away) so I was able to get it back home but had no clue as to why it was kind of doggin' it and I couldn't go more that 50 mph on freeway and between warning lights and the general understanding of how much car repair costs, I figured this could be $300 to $2000. Matt tells me they want to do a "smoke test"... $150 so I'm thinking, OK, smoke test then $1,000 to repair whatever issue they find. Nope. Smoke test showed a part adjacent to the turbocharger was loose so they tightened it up. Who gets out of a car repair shop for $150? Anyway... this isn't a HUGE shop with 8 bay and 12 mechanics but it's your reliable corner mechanic that has nice people, transparent communications and a clean shop. And it's the only place I'm going for the foreseeable future. read more

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Matt is the man!!!! Matt took extra time to sit down with me and walk me through every detail of the steps they would take to fix my suspension. Excellent communication before, during, and after. It was a breath of fresh air to get the honest opinion and especially pricing on my SUV. I will never go to a dealer again. Matt is truly the nicest guy, and the car has never felt this good! Thanks Matt!!!! read more

Matt knew immediately that the noise my car was making required new serpentine belts, not an entirely new compressor. Grateful because otherwise I'd have ended up spending up 3x as much! I'll always be going to these guys for my car needs from now on. read more

Back to the good mechanic to get new breaks on the Benz. Short notice and the best prices in town. It's amazing how fast they work yet get the job done right. Of course a rental is available for the clients. Thank you George for all the info and help. Corner automotive always the best choice. read more

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I was coming back from a day trip with the family and my Wife's car was over heating. Wasn't sure where I wanted to take the car considering it was a hybrid and I knew I wasn't gonna be able to work on it my self Found corner auto which was close to my house and I'm glad I did Had them check it out car , they found the problem quick and worked with me with the best option to get back on The road. The price was super reasonable considering the parts being the main expense Matt was upfront and honest and is really helpful Will definitely be taking my cars there from now on read more

Drpped by unannounced with my Mercedes 500SL as the AC wasnt working blowing cold air. Matt greeted me with a smile, and said lets pop the OBD reader on it, where we quickly ascertained it really wasnt the AC, its was a few faulty codes in the car compuer, which we cleared immediately. The BAM. cold air in seconds. Thanks Matt, great job ! read more

needed a brake fluid service on my X3 & found corner automotive on yelp. got a quote from matt that was both fair & right in my budget. located on the corner of kester & magnolia next to eagle smog check. matt & arthur were great guys & they got me in & out in about 45 minutes. this no frills independent service center is my new go-to for my bmw & my wife's mini cooper. after their great service today, I can totally see why they have a 5 star rating... it's 5 stars from me, too!! read more

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I called Corner Automotive about some car trouble I'd been dealing with and had the pleasure of speaking with Arthur. He was incredibly thorough and patient, taking the time to answer every single one of my questions over the phone. I had a bunch of concerns, from a possible spark plug issue to losing coolant, and he walked me through what each one could mean instead of brushing them off or rushing me along. He genuinely listened and gave me real explanations and tips on what to look out for with each issue. What really earned my trust was that he never once gave me a sales pitch or pressured me to bring the car in. Instead, he offered great advice on what to watch for and let me know that if I still needed help, I could come in and make an appointment. No pushiness, no upselling, just honest, helpful guidance. It's rare to find that kind of service these days, especially over the phone before I've even spent a dime. Arthur and Corner Automotive clearly care more about helping people than making a quick sale. I'll definitely be coming here if I need work done. Highly recommend! read more

Great price great service Always recommended. Matt is great and explaining what it is and their price is the best. read more

Genuinely awesome shop! I've been here for a few different things over the last year or so and they're always great. Super upfront about cost and honest about available options, plus they've always been amazing as far as working with you to get your car in and out in a timely manner. Couldn't recommend them enough! read more

I reached out to Corner Automotive via yelp for a replacement part on my car. They were always quick to reply, and their pricing seemed extremely reasonable. Ultimately I did not need to bring my car in (the dealership said they'd replace the part since it's a known issue with my vehicle), but due to the responsiveness I experienced with Corner Automotive I plan to come here for any future needs for my vehicle, now that I my car is no longer covered under warranty. Thank you! read more

Super great local shop. Got my car in and out super fast. Called them and they gave me a great quote for my brakes. Came in two days later with an appointment. Had my car fixed in just over an hour. Extremely affordable and reliable place in Sherman oaks. Highly recommend. read more

Really happy with the service I got at Corner Automotive. Contacted Matt over yelp for an appointment, and he was the only shop (out of all the ones I contacted), that would do this specific inspection I asked for, for free, and if anything needed replacing they'd let me know. They work quickly, and are honest about what actually needs to be replaced on your car and when. Highly recommend them for your general maintenance, and any weird things going on with your car. read more

I've come to this place a few times to get very minor things fixed and they are amazing! Very honest and have the best affordable pricing and always get me in asap! Highly recommend:) read more

I'm grateful to have found a new auto shop to work with - Arthur was super supportive on getting me a quote and ordering the right part. I appreciate this shop in general because they don't nickel and dime - they just work very hard to get you a fair deal and do a good job. It's hard to find fair and honest shops these days. The purge valve was replaced, and so far so good. read more

Arthur & Matt the owners are stand up legitimate guys. I live an hour south from their shop and dropped my car off in the middle of the night. Spoke in the morning, fluid with no problems on a seamless experience. I've got my main mechanic down where I live in South OC. My mechanic was, make sure, "..." "..." "...", and before I could even ask Matt those questions d he was proactive in professionalism. I am very grateful to my car being fixed for a fair price and quality service. If I lived up here in Sherman Oaks, I would have them be my main mechanic in a heartbeat. Respect and Gratitude!! read more

Corner Automotive - The old alternator. He mentioned the oil leaks caused it to not last as long. I would have NEVER known that and a golden advice! - Auto Repair Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Can't say enough!!!!! Absolutely most stand up reputable honest mechanics on the planet.... Arthur is the kindest most caring guy, literally has fixed things that others would charge for even though it only takes 5-10 minutes he's done it for free or tells me how! He is a GOD SEND! don't go anywhere else read more

Recently I was starting to look around for a new car but with Trumps tariffs now in place every car I was considering to buy went up in price considerably. Arthur and Matt from Corner Automotive have always been super honest with me, and for the last 5 years have been really awesome taking care of my car. So I called Arthur to see if it would be cost effective and worth keeping fixing my slightly older BMW. After going through everything Arthur gave me a very good and fair quote on totally fixing my car up. Anyway it just took two days to do everything and my car is running great. Chris B Sherman Oaks (Note: Here is some of what they repaired: Rear Brakes, Air Condition Compressor, Broken Automatic Locks, Oil Change, Wiper Blades... ) read more

I came here for an oil change and had a pleasant experience. The staff was very friendly and they went above and beyond. It is a little pricier than your big chain mechanics, but I'd rather pay a little extra for good quality, than have someone do a botched 15 minute job. read more

Matthew was responsive to my need of a quote. He was friendly and kid. My neighbor had a trunk that would not stay open and kept hitting her in the head, Mike gave a very competitive quote- the work was done quickly and now my neighbor won't get a concussion getting groceries out of the trunk! read more

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By far the best and most trusted mechanic I have ever worked with. Matt and Arthur are very knowledgeable and very fair. Our BMW X3 has been running perfect since the first time we stepped foot in there. Any time we need maintenance or anticipate future repairs they are clear in their communication. Thank you Corner Automotive read more

Arthur is a really nice guy who gave me a free diagnostic on the car. He could not mend it, but he did it all for free and I will definitely return to this place when something else needs to be done. read more

Oil changed on a 2023 Ford Maverick. I had the filter and oil so I asked them for labor only and they got it done in 30min! Great job

Great service and Arthur was so nice. Brought my 96 impala in for an AC service and blowing colder than ever. Thank you corner auto!!! Gave me a great deal too! read more

Corner Automotive - AC blowing cold at 90° out!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

these guys are excellent...no BS .....straight shooters....experts...and get your car back fast... seem to always be in a good mood... opposite of most train wreck/dishonest mechanics....a pleasure to do business with.. highly recommend.. read more

I have a regular mechanic I like, but I used Corner Automotive to get an oil change while working in the area. They had really good online reviews, so I gave them a call. I had a gap in my day and Matt was so kind on the phone and squeezed me in. I told him about an oil leak I had that was smoking and he said while they were in there they would take a look at it and give me an estimate. Matt was very personable and thorough in explaining the problem. He even honored a new customer coupon that I mentioned. I really like this place. They seem very honest and they had me on my way in 40 min, so I could get to work on time. Even though I don't live near here, I will be back if I need a routine oil change between work appointments. I highly recommend this shop. read more

I had blown out my radiator hoses when my thermostat went out. I found Matt's great reviews here on Yelp so I gave him a call. I was able to bring my truck in the next day. I had it back in 4hrs with everything fixed. I later went back to him to have a new water pump put in. Another great job. Matt is a very honest person who knows what he is talking about and has some great mechanics working for him. He will get the job done at a fair price. I plan to use again and will recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you for a great service. read more

Almost 3 months after meeting Matt, I brought my 2013 Hyundai Accent in again for something else. He wasn't there, but I got to meet the owner, Arthur, who helped me out. He had Alex drive my car around the block with me, and of course, the problem didn't happen. Being a mechanic for decades, he assured me that's often the case. What I was experiencing was that when I shifted into drive (like after being in neutral at stoplights), it repeatedly went into low gear. (A friend had pointed out that shifting into park & back into drive worked). Alex mentioned that low transmission fluid might contribute to the issue, so I'm watching for a leak. Arthur explained that since the check engine light wasn't on that it would be difficult to track down without a code. He didn't charge me anything, and needless to say, I'm keeping it in drive at stoplights. Eventually, when the light comes on I'll have it checked out. Til then, thanks Arthur & Alex for the reassurance. I really appreciate it! read more

These guys are awesome. I had an unexpected issue pop up with the cooling system on my 2007 335i and didn't want to deal with a tow to my normal shop. Checked Google for close shops and these guys were a 1/4 mile up the road. Called and asked to bring it in expecting to leave it but Matt took a quick look and said he'd be able to fix it in 40 minutes. Less than 40 minutes later and it was as good as new for a very reasonable price. Was back on the road with far less hassle and time than I was expecting. Still love my other shop but think I've found a new go to. Thanks guys! read more

Great quality guys they helped me Out quickly and told me everything that I needed to hear read more

Matt was able to take my car immediately in the morning. He was super transparent throughout the whole process. Pepboys wanted to charge me $99 for the diagnostic only. Matt gave me a definite diagnosis after spending time to rule out potential issues. Thank you Corner Automotive! read more

These folks at Corner Automotive are great. I called in for an inspection on an '07 FJ Cruiser and Arthur squeezed me in the very next day on a Saturday. He walked me through everything and helped me understand what I needed to prioritize, no high pressure sales environment which is why I've avoided establishments like these in the past. The Toyota dealership maintenance plan forced me to get things done that I felt I did not need and it's packaged and very pricey. Here at Corner, they actually educate and help prioritize so you are able to maximize the parts on your car. Arthur and his team are honest people doing really great work. I know I can trust these guys and if they mention something, then I'll likely need it done. I'll be bringing all my cars here moving forward. read more

Art was the nicest most honest mechanic I have ever come across. I took my dad's car because it would randomly lose power. ( I was told alternator or short somewhere) when I stopped by and expressed my concern he calmed me down and said let's just check the battery. ( this was over a year ago) and I should have reviewed it then. Regardless, my battery was changed over a year ago, and had the same problem yesterday. I thought I had 12 month warranty and he could have agreed and sold me another battery. He didn't he informed me that my battery has a 3-year warranty and it's covered, but he didn't charge me a penny! Truly the best mechanic I have ever come across. read more

Great service, communication, value. Audi Q7 had leaking coolant and Matt replaced the water tank and filled up the coolant. It was leaking again a week later due to a hose pin breaking and Matt took it in again and fixed quickly over the holidays. Thank you! read more

Work Corner Automotive performed prompting this review: Engine Swap on my 2010 Mini Cooper S. If you're new to the area, new to owning a BMW/Mini, or just need to try a new mechanic, nothing is more daunting than finding one you can rely on. I've owned, loved and spent a fortune paying for repairs on five BMWs in the past, this is my first Mini. (BMW now owns and manufactures Mini cars). I fall mostly into the last category. I don't live as close to my old BMW guy anymore, more truthfully, I needed to try a new mechanic. While I came across Corner Auto the old fashioned way, through personal referrals, I use Yelp regularly for recommendations and reviews. In return, I do my best to share my own reviews. I am an actual Corner Automotive customer, one who also values the virtues of Yelp. So, back to this review... For [practically] a one-man shop, (also literally tucked in a small corner) Arthur is fast. My engine swap took only five days. For a BMW specialist, he's VERY reasonably priced. On a previous trip to Corner (my first being my Mini's first breakdown), I started my search for a worthy mechanic by calling the local Mini shop I pass on my drive home. He knew the exact issue I was calling about, one quite common among my generation of Mini (R56), and had a quote on the tip of his tongue. While still on the phone with him, and the $1200 quote unpleasantly ringing in my ear, I remembered my Father (who has an X3 and a 750il) telling me about a shop his neighbor suggested to him, one which they have both used. That was my second call. My third call was to my dad's referral, Corner Auto. Matt answered and I explained the issue to him. From what my dad told me I knew Corner Auto as a BMW-centric shop. That being the case I agreed when Matt asked if he could do a little research and call back with a quote asap. He not only called back before I finished my lunch, the quote he called back with was $500 less than the first shop I called. Needless to say, between paying $1200 at some random shop or spending $700 at the shop my own Father referred presented an obvious choice. I booked a time to bring my car in right then. One last topic to bring up. You've read that Corner Auto deals mainly in BMW and partly in Mini, however, in my visits I've seen all makes and models in the garage. In talking with Arthur before drafting this review, he confirmed he'll fix whatever issue in whatever make of car you bring him... 5-Stars all day. read more

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Exceptional service and very responsive! Got my commuter an emergency repair and he finished it earlier than what I expected. Shop also specializes in German cars so its a big plus for me as well. Highly recommend! read more

So glad to have finally found an honest mechanic in the Valley. Straightforward and fair pricing.

Came here to get my oil pan gasket replaced because of a bad oil leak for my BMW 325i e90 they did a great quality job Arthur knows his stuff!! He was very attentive and even found loose suspension and tighten that up for me too!! Matt was very communicative through Yelp and gave me the best price compared to the million other shops I called!! I will definitely be coming back for any repairs I need!! Thank you soo much! read more

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We have been taking our 2 BMWs to Corner automotive for several years. Art and Matt are so responsive and reasonably priced. Last week after returning from out of town my break's needed work. Called them right away and they said bring it over! We got the car over at 1:30 and it was done before 5! So nice to have a trusted and friendly shop so close to home! read more

I have a 20 year old high mileage BMW X5, bought for very little, which I really love. Very powerful - fast, comfortable, great handling' four wheel drive - drinks gasoline like there was no tomorrow. The price of fun I guess. I negligently let it severely overheat, and after being screwed by a local shop who mis-diagnosed, replaced parts "maybe this?" and overcharged I was informed by them that a "head warp cost $7,000-$8400 "mostly labor". I let the car sit for a while and started saving our $$ in a piggy bank named BMW. A tow trucker recommended Corner, who correctly diagnosed the issues, replaced the water pump and parts of the cooling system and charged much, much, more reasonably. I've been a loyal customer ever since for issues great and small. Matt goes all out to explain, and offer choices, and Arthur is a very knowledgeable, talented, master mechanic. With a personality yet ! Thanks Guys - from Gabe read more