Friendly, helpful, fast and efficient. And we arranged our service on email…read more We had an oil change and it appears everything was done excellently and quickly. It's always a surprise to see how world conditions have affected the cost of service and in this case automobile service. Part have gone up along with labor rates. To get an oil change at one of the drive through oil changes places always surprises me...isn't the format less expensive? apparently not but this service turned out to be a little less than those places which was a pleasant surprise. Thanks.

So happy to have a local shop that I can trust to do the service requested. The professional shop…read moreworks with appointments and deliverer's as promised. On time and on budget, making them a great value. We have had many services done, brakes, shocks, tires, tune ups for both foreign and domestic cars and trucks.

Prompt, thorough, and polite! We've brought our plug-in hybrid for regular maintenance a few times…read moreand couldn't be happier with our friendly neighborhood mechanic. Recently this car passed 100k miles and threw a code that the manufacturer locked behind a paywall. In short order, Mechanic OC diagnosed this (free of charge) and directed us to the manufacturer. It then took that manufacturer two days to diagnose/clear their own code! Once the car was returned to us, we brought it right back to Mechanic OC to complete the 100k service interval with a smile!

Took my BMW here to diagnose an issue it was having with a possible vacuum leak…read more Immediately upon dropping the car off, the entire staff was welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Making sure to fully understand what my concerns were. Once the diagnostic is done, they send an electronic inspection report for you to review just like the dealership does. Nester took the time to explain everything the car needed in depth and go over pricing prior to authorizing any work. They had my car repaired and back to me quickly and a very reasonable price. Quality work and quality people. :)

These guys especially Glenn are professionals! They have kept my entire family safe for over 20…read moreyears !

I have used Foothill Auto Service for many years now and I have always found all of Glen's…read moreemployees to be friendly, highly knowledgeable and a cut above most auto mechanics. The work that Foothill Auto Service I have recommended them to my coworkers and friends over the years. Update: January 2026. Still the best place to have your vehicle serviced. Honest, integrity, and fair pricing. They know their stuff.

Picked up my car from major services today on Christmas Eve. A Christmas gift for my car and myself…read moreknowing that I wouldn't experience issues on the road. I've been coming to them for years from Huntington Beach. I wouldn't go to any other place. You ALL at L & M are the best! :)

Has been here for years to do the regular services, oil change, smog, brakes, always nice,…read moreconvenient and reliable. They have espresso coffee and tv, magazines. You can make appointments on their website, very simple

I have been taking my cars to Ascendant Automotive for the last 7+ years…read more Nahum is Impeccable at Customer Service, honestly, quality works, Fair and reasonable pricing. Always Willing to go the "Extra mile- With a Smile." Thanks you, & thanks to all your team of Employees - for Service requested always done excellent. I Highly recommend. Estela

My locksmith recommended this shop to me a few weeks ago and so far, I am impressed and happy with…read moretheir service. Later, I had to bring my car in for an additional issue. I appreciate the fact that they rely on and encourage appointments rather than just dropping off your car and leaving it for hours and hours they give you more of a precise window with precise expectations. All the customers seem friendly and happy there with the owner, which is a good sign and so far the pricing has been fair. I've been searching for a trustworthy Neighbourhood mechanic and so far they have fit that Bill.

I can't recommend OC Auto Care enough! It is so rare to find a mechanic you can truly trust, but…read morethe OC auto care team are the absolute best in Orange County. I originally came in for a smog check, and they had me in and out in 20 minutes with a great Yelp discount. Since then, I've brought my car back for oil changes and brake work, and the service is always top-notch. What stands out most is their honesty. They never try to upsell you on unnecessary repairs, they only fix what actually needs fixing and their pricing is incredibly fair. They are fast, professional, and genuinely care about their customers. Even if you don't live right in the neighborhood, they are well worth the drive for the peace of mind. 5 stars all the way!

Took time to talk to me About the entire process…read more Gave me a quick quote that is very reasonable! My velar is now better than ever. This is the place I'm going back to for engine work ups

Called ahead and they were very communicative and helpful. Came in to get my car serviced and the…read moremechanic finished the oil change in under 30min. Solid spot, will definitely come back!

Unfortunately brought my Camaro in for a clutch replacement (this was 2023 I believe). It was a…read moredisaster. I tried to pick it up 3-4 times over a couple of months with each time the car having some new issue/ noise/ check engine light. It never ran the same again and that ultimately resulted in it having to go to the scrap yard... A Chevrolet dealer diagnosed an engine replacement might've been necessary. the stress, cost and anxiety were very high. They do fine work for basic maintenance but do not bring in any specialized work. I was really let down and they didn't even offer a discount for the work that ruined my car. I'll never be back.

Just left V Tech Automotive about 5 minutes ago with my car. They replaced front control arms on my…read moreAudi, did alignment and also readjusted the ride height on my coilovers. The drive home just now was perfect. Car felt like new. I'm coming back 10/10!

I had a $2,500 repair done here to fix a leaking rear main seal, and the experience was extremely…read morefrustrating. I dropped my car off in October 2025 and didn't get it back until February. I was patient and gave them plenty of time, but after multiple delays and three separate visits, the issue still wasn't properly resolved. When I questioned them, I was told the "top seal wasn't changed" the first time. That's hard to understand--if the engine was already apart, why weren't all necessary components replaced during the original repair? That's what I paid for. After finally getting the car back, it started leaking again almost immediately, and they kept it for another month. Throughout the process, there were constant excuses instead of clear accountability. On top of that, the car was returned to me with new issues that weren't there before. The starter was installed without proper shimming, causing a loud grinding noise on startup. The ignition tumbler was also damaged--when I brought it up, I was told it was "just dirty," which doesn't make sense since it worked fine before. Now, after the third time picking up my car, I'm still dealing with problems. The handle for my roll-up window was glued on for some reason, and the transmission linkage/cable was not properly adjusted. On the drive home, the car was shifting hard from 1st to 2nd gear, which was not an issue before. Overall, this shop repeatedly returned my vehicle not fully repaired, introduced new problems, and insisted everything was "normal." After multiple chances, I've completely lost confidence in their work. I will not be returning and would strongly recommend others proceed with caution.

Nick is an angel, I've been screwed over by so many mechanics and finally I have found one I would…read moreactually recommend to any woman with a Mercedes. My sl500 is 20 years old so it's been hard to find a reliable trustworthy mechanic. The moment I drove up all I see is other sl500's and immediately knew mine would be in good hands. Instead of throwing a ridiculous number at me for repairs, he focused on what I came in for but also made recommendations and basically let me mix and match the services I wanted done so I was able to decide the amount I wanted to pay with no pressure or threats of my car blowing up if I don't do everything at once. I truly believe he did to my car exactly what he would do to his and treated it as his own. Also his birthday was yesterday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!

Brought my 2016 E250 in here Nick and his crew are fantastic honest and hard-working. I couldn't be…read moremore pleased that I found a great shop to take my car to that you can trust. Thanks Nick for all the help and for the crew for the work.

I used to have my "guy" in San Diego that I took my cars to for years but after moving to OC I…read moreneeded to find a new "forever home" shop. I came in here after asking for feelers from friends for a solid auto mechanic and heard great things about Eddie and the team. They did not disappoint. I recently did the full brakes on my wife's '16 Corolla (she swears by them and refuses to move to a luxury vehicle no matter how hard I push) and took it to a local shop in Aliso Viejo for a quick brake bleed. The shop acted like a dealership and gave me a laundry list of things to be done, at dealership prices. Some of the items I had just done myself but they didn't know. I decided I did want to replace the Corollas lower control arms that the pricier shop quoted me out on, as I knew from noises and some wild driving in Mexican wine country that we had put it through the wringer and made sense. But not at the more expensive shops prices. Eddie at Certified Japanese Auto Repair greeted me happily, let me bs about random car stuff, chatted me up and quoted a great price (2/3 of what I was quoted elsewhere) for the parts and labor. I would like to assume it was a respectable price for them, and for me. I immediately handed the keys over and they gave me a call to let me know they had it done next day. 10/10 would recommend to my friends and family and will plan to service my cars here in the future when I can't do the work, my back hurts or I do the work and break something

I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about Certified Japanese Auto Repair and Eddie! After…read morea stressful experience at Honda where I was told my car was unsafe to drive and quoted an extremely high repair cost Eddie completely turned my situation around. He made me feel reassured that my vehicle was safe to drive until I could get the part ordered and fixed. From the moment I walked in Eddie was honest, calm and reassuring. He scheduled an inspection for my car and explained everything clearly and confirmed that my car was safe to drive which immediately put me at ease. The level of integrity and transparency he showed is something you don't see often in auto repair. Especially as a woman you hear about the opposite. Not only did Eddie give me a fair and reasonable price but the work was completed quickly and professionally. What Honda quoted as a 35 hour job and thousands of dollars, Eddie and his team handled in just a few hours for a fraction of the cost. The difference in service was night and day. If you're looking for a trustworthy and straightforward and genuinely caring automotive service. I highly recommend Japanese Auto Repair and especially Eddie. Eddie was extremely knowledgeable and communicated with me through out the process. From scheduling my car to get inspected to reaching out when the parts arrived for my car to scheduling my appointment to fix my vehicle. Even reached out to let me know another part arrived and scheduled my next visit. This is a small shop so making an appointment and being patient and not rushing the service team is important. I'm so grateful I found them they earned a customer for life! 5 STARS + to Eddie and his team 5 STARS EXCELLENT SERVICE 5 STARS COMMUNICATION 5 STARS FOR LOCATION Highly recommend Certified Japanese Auto Repair