I used to work right down the street from Japanese Auto Center (JAC) since the early 2000s, but…read moretypically take my vehicle to the dealership for service. Looking back, that was a mistake. Recently, I needed to replace the evaporator core and expansion valve for my A/C, and the dealership quoted me almost twice what JAC did. Since it was such an expensive repair, I decided to give JAC a try, and I'm so glad I did. The first thing that impressed me was the size of the shop. They have multiple service bays, not just in the main area but in another section as well. More importantly, the customer service was outstanding. Whenever I called with a question, Kevin didn't have someone else relay the information--he got on the phone himself and kept me updated every step of the way. When the replacement part they received turned out to be defective, they handled it quickly and made it right without any hassle. Another thing I really appreciated was the complimentary rides to and from my home while my car was being repaired. Maria and Mario were both incredibly kind. Maria mentioned she had recently joined JAC after working as a parts driver for another company, and she had nothing but positive things to say about the people there, which spoke volumes to me. Then, over the weekend, while driving to Orange County and finally enjoying my cold A/C, I started hearing a strange wind noise coming from my convertible top. I thought maybe a seal had come loose, but when I got home and looked under the car, I discovered my engine splash shield had torn loose and was scraping the road. I called JAS right away, and they immediately contacted the parts department, ordered the replacement, and took care of it quickly. I want to thank the entire team. From Kevin, Roger, and Dan to Maria and Mario, everyone I dealt with was professional, honest, and genuinely helpful. It's hard to find a repair shop you can trust, but I can honestly say I trust JAC. They may not give your vehicle a courtesy wash before you leave, but if you're saving $$ is it really worth it? If you're looking for a great place to have your vehicle serviced, I highly recommend giving them a try.

I came in for a oil change and tire rotation for my Nissan frontier and additional brake pads…read more Eve informed me of the work and was done well waiting for my car My mechanic completed my work before going to lunch and I thanked him for the service Always great service here Thank you Sherry Fong

I take my car to Master Tech for all mechanical repairs, routine service and body work. They are…read morethe best! Herbert, the owner, is a knowledgeable mechanic and has a skillful crew. He thoroughly explains the work to be done, any options and tries to find economical solutions. He's caring, professional and provides great customer service. Repairs When the mechanics repair something, it's fixed. I have never had to return. They are very skillful. They fixed a tricky problem with a headlight at a fraction of the cost others quoted. Honest Herbert is honest. He doesn't do unnecessary repairs. For example, Once I had a rattle whenever I started the car. He found a rock in the exhaust pipe and removed it. Body work I recently took my car in for some body work, The cost of the repairs was less than I expected. The car came back looking like new and the paint matched perfectly. Beautiful! I just want to say THANKS to Herbert and his crew and to recommend them highly! Rosann Taylor

Herbert was outstanding when diagnosing and fixing our 10 yr old Subaru. He was able to fix the…read morewheel bearings at the estimated price even though the rust and corrosion caused additional time and difficulty. The car runs much better. We will have Herbert do additional work to keep this older car running well. And his prices are very reasonable.

Best shop in town! Everyone here is so kind and friendly. I had a check engine light come on and…read moreneeded to get my oil changed. Jesus took special attention to check and test everything on my car and found out exactly what was wrong. Their customer service here is top notch! You can tell they know about cars and aren't just trying to overcharge you. I highly recommend this family and their business :)

Perez Automotive is a family owned business…read more Jesus, Jesus Jr and Adrian have gone above and beyond when helping with fixing my aging BMW. We have found an honest, hardworking mechanics to help me and my family get all our cars needs taken care of. Give them a try and you will thank yourself for giving them your business. We are so appreciative of all their extra hard work! Jack

Shige's always provides excellent service when I bring in my vehicle. Diana, one of the service…read moremanagers, left me a voice message about a month after I had brought in my RAV4 for service. She invited me back to have the recommended work items done that the shop had told me about and had shown me pictures of back in April (front lower control arms and front sway bar end links had some badly work out bushings). I called her back and made an appointment. I really appreciate their complimentary drop off and pick up service. The work was completed in a timely manner and the ride is definitely much smoother now. I highly recommend this place for all your car repair needs.

As a first timer I was nervous on what to expect but Andrew was such a great help. He was able to…read moreobtain the parts I needed for my car and communicated with me through out the whole process. The car techs were all really nice and even if they weren't helping with my car, they all checked in to see if everything went well. Truly grateful for the knowledge everyone had and care for my car. Once I received my receipt, everything that was done was explained so I left with out any questions. Thank you so much!

Very dependable people with fair prices and great staff. I've gotten tires changed, rotated, fixed,…read moreetc. and they always do right by me! It can get busy so call ahead to see if they can accommodate you, and be careful of the entry. It's right before Western and can be hard to miss, and the street is very busy

They swap out parts but never check if it solved the problem. Wasted a lot of time and money here…read moreand my brakes are still squeaky.

Takeda car shop has been reliable and super friendly. We feel like our cars are in great hands with…read morethem and we receive honest and valuable service. Natalie in particular has gone above and beyond to support us and has been super helpful and knowledgeable. The level of customer service plus the reliable service to make sure our cars are in great shape is definitely making customers like us want to continue with them for many years to come.

My my the apple has fallen far from the tree... I took my car in for a minor break job and faulty…read moreAC unit. Although they fixed both, 2 other issues popped up that was clearly things they didn't put back correctly. When I brought it up to them, the dude was standoffish and wouldn't even entertain the idea it could've been his fault. It's not like I was asking for free stuff that was unrelated... his attitude and terrible customer service is dragging the Takeda name down.

Albert was very helpful my car needed repair during a holiday and I was able to get my car to the…read moreshop he was honest and provided great customer service was knowledgeable and truly felt like he did his best to help. So happy I stumbled on this business.

This is the one Stop! Stop and read, make the call, I guarantee you will be delightfully happy to…read morehear a certified , on the spot , detect the issue and with a thoughtful response what the problem. -that meant they know what I need to fix.. okay, so whats the price, hit me with it! The owner tested the car, no charge. Gave me a payment structure, in other words they work with you. Not take from you. Being a resident of Manhattan Beach, west torrance, Gardena, and previously hawthorne, I have , like you have heard quotes that make you turn around and leave. Outrageous, what a scam you are pulling on my mom and because I live here, you charge 2x as much. No. Ill find, I did, I am passing the word, Call Gardena Auto, drive up. Let them do the auto repair , quickly may i add, with a warranty on specific work and go. Be happy... Best of the Bay Recognition, Auto Repair - Gardena Auto Repair.

Look no further this shop is the real deal! No games played like other shops. They're honest and…read morethe work speaks for it self. They took care of my 2018 Durango after it was vandalized. Talk to Scott he'll take care of you. Thanks brother.

I sent photos of my Tacoma damage (front left side bumper) to this shop and was quoted around…read more$4,000-$5,000 without even seeing the car in person. To be safe, I sent the exact same photos to a few other body shops, and their estimates came back much lower. One shop estimated around $1,800 for repair and repaint based on the same pictures. That's a huge difference and made the first quote feel very inflated. I strongly recommend getting multiple estimates before committing to repairs here. Transparency and fair pricing matter, and customers deserve reasonable quotes.