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Danny's Auto Service

4.9 (357 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Services - Danny's Auto Service

Auto battery or electrical system repair

Auto brake repair

Auto engine repair

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My little car in top oil change
Leonel C.

Amazing friendly I'm going for almost 10 year but excellent in parts in price very nice people there

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Fern A.

My engine was flagged for 'leaking' 'spillage' and I went to Danny's auto to get it fixed. Supposedly they fixed it, same day, about an hour or more for it to get done. $127.50 in labor to remove and replace "parts" as they say. $49 for the actual part. I paid because of good reviews and I know things take time, I don't argue with that, it's a car. Till this day when I get my oil change it still gets flagged so I don't know what the point was of going to this auto location. I also asked Danny about fixing my a/c because it says in his information they can do it and Nope. He said they don't and referred me out. What a waste. I wouldn't say don't come here because there's great reviews but for myself I am not returning. Best of luck to everyone else truly.

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April A.

Service here at Danny's Auto Service is excellent. He is extremely friendly and does excellent work. This is my second car that he's worked on. He always has my car ready for me on time.

Danny had me take these photos so I had them to reference if future issues occurred. He's so thorough
Holly R.

Before coming in, my check engine light had been on for months. I had an extremely hard time finding a mechanic I could trust, that wouldn't charge me to the moon and back and was honest. I called Danny after a friend referred me and he was able to see me that same day. He walked me through each and every step, made sure I understood exactly what the problem was and assured me I was more than welcome to come back if there were any issues. I can't imagine going to any other mechanic. "Highly recommend" is an understatement.

Danny showing me oil dipstick.
M. S.

Danny and the team are A++! Everyone is always personable and friendly. The mechanics are attentive and pay special attention to detail. Although busy (great for them) they're worth waiting for because they're honest and trustworthy. Thanks, Danny!

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Great service by Danny. Family owned business with a personal touch. Thank you for your advice and vehicle service.

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Helpful, and personable. I am new to the area and want to find someone reliable and this seems like the place so far.

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Amazing service from start to finish! Definitely recommend!! Danny has a customer for life!!!

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Danny's is a great Auto Service shop. They provide great quality of work at an affordable price.

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How much does an oil change cost?

How much to change brake pads and tranmission oil?

Best to call them so they can give you a correct quote based on the car that you have.

How much for a Brake Fluid Flush and a Power Steering Flush?

45 break flush 85 power steering flush

Hi, how much for oil change?

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“Honest, knowledgeable, caring and thorough are a few words I would use to describe Danny and his entire crew.”

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It's rare to find kind people who truly care about clients in this industry. It's surprising to…read morecome across people like Arnold and Arnaulfo. Their prices are the most fair in the area, but the quality, the skill, the knowledge that were provided was TOP NOTCH. Very honest and knows alot about cars. They deserve your business and referrals. I called them and they were able to squeeze us in after I told him we had an urgent case and needed their help. He found more issues that other shops probably wouldnt have caught. Auto scientists with MAD SKILLS. Arnold educated and guided me and we were able to make the best and right decision on the vehicle. Thanks man!

TRUSTWORTHY. Highly skilled. Knowledgeable. Kind. That's exactly how I would describe Arnold and…read morehis father. If you need a pre-purchase inspection or any auto repair, whether it be european, american, japanese made, etc, and EVs, take your car here and don't think twice. We reached out to Arnold for a pre-purchase inspection. While six other places quoted us $250-$350 for a "comprehensive" inspection, we paid Arnold $100, which was a STEAL for what he did, even more than what the others promised. He spent at least two hours thoroughly checking the vehicle, test driving it and walking us through every detail so we truly understood its condition. We were looking at buying an Audi Q4 e-tron that had a damage report. A reputable dealership told us it was "minor" and offered to take it to the mechanic for our peace of mind. After browsing Yelp and reading the amazing reviews, we decided to come here instead and I'm so glad we did. I had already done my due diligence and familiarized myself with the vehicle and potential issues. I asked Arnold very specific, technical questions that I already knew the answers to. He answered every single one with clarity and confidence and everything I was expecting to hear. My husband stayed the entire time, and Arnold patiently explained everything while inspecting the car. You can tell he was that kid that made the auto shop his playground growing up. He's passionate, meticulous, and GENUINELY cares. What impressed me most is that Arnold will never pressure you. He won't tell you "don't buy it," but he will clearly explain what could go wrong and what it might cost to fix. When I pressed him for his honest opinion, he said he personally wouldn't buy it at the listed price but if we negotiated it lower, then it might be worth considering. That level of honesty is RARE. They are your small local auto shop but I would choose them over any flashy, grandiose service center any day. Their integrity and transparency make them stand out. Thank you so much, Arnold and your dad, for the amazing service. We ended up just buying a Tesla!

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I paid Jesse $120 toward motorcycle service, and apparently accepting payment was the only part of…read morethe job he was interested in completing. I had ordered a part and was waiting for it to arrive, so about a month passed. During that entire time, Jesse never contacted me to ask whether the part had arrived or to follow up on the work I had already paid him to do. I eventually had to reach out to him myself. Over the following three weeks, I sent multiple text messages and called several times, all of which were ignored. After getting nowhere, I called from a different number--and suddenly Jesse answered. His excuse was that he had been "busy." I asked him to send me my money back and he hung up and blocked my number. In total, nearly two months passed after he took my money with no communication, no follow-up, and no attempt to complete the service. Being busy may explain a delayed response. It does not explain ignoring a paying customer for over two months while continuing to keep their money. That is not poor time management; it is poor business practice. There was an $80 diagnostic fee, so technically I am only out $40. Financially, it is not a huge loss. Professionally, however, it says everything I need to know about this business. A reputable business does not take payment, fail to complete the agreed-upon service, ignore every attempt at communication, and then offer excuses only after being reached from a number it does not recognize. The motorcycle needed a diagnosis, but the bigger problem turned out to be the business itself: unreliable, unresponsive, and completely lacking in accountability. I would not trust Jesse with my motorcycle again, and I certainly would not recommend paying him anything upfront.

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Danny's Auto Service - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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