I would like to take a moment to truly thank Keith for his hard work and dedication to fixing my…read morecar. He went above and beyond all my expectations, truly a great mechanic. Had a super mysterious clunking when driving over bumps & dips due to previous mechanic mistakes, and he took some of his personal time to come with me and to hear it for himself. They priced very fairly and had an incredible turnaround time, typically done within the same day. Thank you Keith for all that you do, I will be back because of you for the foreseeable future. PS: Keith, the sound is completely gone. Again, thank you.

Amazing honest auto shop that doesn't not try to upsell you. They told me about an issue my car is…read morehaving and were upfront that it's not a fire now but could become an issue later. Yet they did not try to pressure me into fixing it, but rather told me in a more of an off hand, oh hey by the way kind of heads up. I appreciated their honesty and the price is not a rip off either. The only downside is that they don't take appointments so it's a first come first serve situation and I had to come in on a PTO day since I want to make sure it got taken care of that day.

If I could rate then NEGATIVE 0!!!! I would definitely would, date of service 01/30/2026…read more Supposedly Service Performed by: Vishaant S Zedfred C One the red flags where it says service checklist was done it stated I declined windshield cleaned, I was never asked. I came in for a simple oil change ! In order to do my oil change, they need to Lift up the hood , tell me how the " fudge" they miss that battery acid spilling!!!!!! Now this if going to cost me thousands of dollars to repair! Worst place to get any service here! Stay away, it's a bunch of kids playing mechanic.

Great quality service and good prices. Been going to this location for over 5years. Never had any…read moreissues.

Don Auto Center; great for smog checks and oil changes. Professional and reasonable prices…read more Highly recommended ! Ask for Jason and Bee!

Good service honest people. I went to get my smog done and the computer didn't reset yet. No…read morecharge. I think another place would have charged me

I look this up on the Yep, very clean. The tech/owner took good care of us…read more In and out in no time. Filled up windshield washer fluid, check air on all tires. Estimated before started the work. Thanks for awesome services.

I used to come here regularly when it was under the previous management because they were always…read morequick, honest, and fairly priced. Unfortunately, that has completely changed. I brought my 2019 VW Atlas in for a simple oil change before leaving on a road trip and was charged $166. Before the service, I was told it would be somewhere around $160-$166, and, conveniently, it ended up being the highest quoted price. Then I was told I was getting a "discount" because it was supposedly going to be over $170. That didn't feel like a discount--it felt like a sales tactic to make an already overpriced oil change seem reasonable. This is now the second time I've been here since the change in management, with two different vehicles, and both times I heard the same explanation: "We're under new management, so prices are a little higher." A little higher? That's a huge understatement. I would have left if I wasn't pressed for time but I went ahead and bit the bullet and that ruined the rest of my day knowing I got cheated. Afterward, I compared prices with other local shops and found that the same service was available for significantly less. Had I known that beforehand, I never would have agreed to pay $166 for a routine oil change. It's disappointing to see what used to be a trustworthy, fairly priced shop turn into a place that seems focused on charging as much as possible. If you're considering coming here, ask for the total price before they begin any work and compare it with a few other local shops first. You may end up saving yourself a lot of money. On a side note, like I said...Afterward, I called a few local shops and found quotes ranging from about $90 to $120 for the same service, making the $166 charge here even harder to justify.

Sincerely the best and most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You'll never be taken advantage…read moreof here. Their prices are so fair that I genuinely feel like they undercharge and wouldn't at all mind paying more. I first came here after the Toyota dealership told me my timing belt cover was leaking oil and wanted to charge me thousands of dollars. Lol. Came here for a second opinion and was reassured I'll be just fine, just top up oil every now and then. Been coming here ever since for every 5,000 mile maintenance! And to replace my spark plugs! I told my sister to bring her car here too for maintenance. This past weekend, her boyfriend's dad checked her oil level with the dipstick and said the oil was really low. She came back here to double check and turns out he was mistaken; she was totally fine. Truly wonderful people that you can trust without question. Very grateful for all they have done to help us. (:

Been coming here for 12 years now and Charlie and the rest of the team still give the best service…read moreand honest pricing. They treat my husband and me 5 stars still till this day. I have even tried other highly rated auto shops in Irvine, Anaheim and Fountain Valley and BC Advance beats them all out by far with pricing, honesty and customer service. I get everything done here. Won't ever try to stray ever again.

Service techs are fast and efficient. They do courtesy…read moreinspection checks as required by their company. Definitely a great experience with the oil change. Psi adjusted as requested. Definitely will be back!

Quick and Efficient. They were all very nice and was…read moretransparent about the car details. Of course it is their job to try and tell you what needs to be changed or done to your car, outside of oil change, so be prepared for that. I got my oil change and my coolant done here. Remember to use the coupon for discounts.

I had a wonderful experience at CAL Auto Service, thanks to Bryan…read more I needed the crossbars for my roof rack installed before my upcoming move. Since it was right before the Fourth of July holiday, I knew they were extremely busy and already had a full schedule. When I explained that I was moving next week and was on a tight timeline, Bryan went out of his way to fit me into his schedule, even though he was very busy. He installed my crossbars professionally and charged me a very fair price. I truly appreciated his kindness, flexibility, and excellent customer service. The waiting area was also clean and comfortable, with complimentary coffee and snacks, which made the experience even better. If I had known about CAL Auto Service sooner, I would have come here for my vehicle repairs as well. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest, friendly, and reliable service. Thank you, Bryan!

A Japanese car, truck, van -- needs to be treated with TLC. Most Japanese cars, if you treat them…read moreright with regular maintenance, will give you a long and beautiful life. But the ones serviced at Cal Auto Service don't just live the longest -- they're the happiest. People wonder, "How does your Toyota/Lexus/Subaru/Honda/Acura last so long?" Simple: it was serviced and taken care of by Peter, Brian, and the rest of the team at Cal Auto. This spotless, comfortable shop in Santa Ana, Orange County redefines what a mechanic should be. The owners and employees treat every Japanese car like their own -- doesn't matter the age, the tech, whether it's fully loaded or stripped down. You feel like the world's top surgeons and the world's greatest detectives are working on your car, making sure it leaves better than new. The consistency is the cherry on top. You'd think, "I'm only getting this treatment because it's my first visit." Nope. It's white-glove service every single time. Spotless bathrooms. Water, hot coffee, snacks. A waiting area that's actually comfortable. This place makes the dealership service center -- or any third-party mechanic -- feel out of vogue. Like Latin: a dead language. And there's total transparency. A full, honest explanation of what's working and what's not. This isn't the dentist who tells you your mouth is full of cavities because he wants to drill his way into your wallet when nothing's actually wrong. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is how Cal Auto rolls. They'll give you honest recommendations and an accurate forecast of what your vehicle has ahead of it. And if you just want an oil change and nothing more -- they listen, and that's exactly what you get, with the proper care your car still deserves. And if you're still not sold -- Cal Auto uses only the best OEM parts for your vehicle. They will never, ever bolt on some knockoff third-party Amazon part or rig your car up like Frankenstein's monster just to get it sparking and running. This review is based on 15 visits over four years. I always felt assured that my vehicle and my wife's were in the best hands -- from routine oil changes to actual car emergencies. They never wasted my time, and never wasted theirs. Every question gets a real, thorough answer. I drive 45 minutes from Los Angeles -- a city where mechanics are a dime a dozen -- just to go to Cal Auto. And honestly, anyone in Southern California -- San Diego, Orange County, LA, even up to Santa Barbara -- should be making that drive too. That's the price of admission if you want the holy grail of auto shops. A true diamond in the rough.

I had Jose travel to me to do my oil change . He was on time and fully prepared to get straight to…read morework . He work clean and very efficient that it went by super quick . I would highly recommend coming to Jose for work . You get great and simple work for your money .

He came early. Did the job quickly, left no mess, exactly what I needed. Definitely coming back for…read morethe next service.