Ohan is the best! I came in for a headlight replacement, and he was quick, friendly, and incredibly helpful. I also mentioned a loose part on my trunk lid, and he took the time to inspect it, explain the issue, and fix it efficiently. Honest, professional, very reasonably priced, and thorough service from start to finish. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend Gabriel's Auto Service! read more

Gabriel's Automotive - Fixed my trunk life that was loose. - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I don't even know where to begin... This shop is... THE ONE... in Pasadena, and the only automotive shop you'll most likely need. Every moment that I've required something be done for my car the team/family here helps out immediately, tremendously, and swiftly. From an incredible same day drop off and pick up, to warm welcomes, high quality part sourcing, and a price in my opinion that cannot be matched given today's circumstances. You will be more than taken care of at Gabriel's and leave stress free. Shouts out to Mike, Ohan (apologies if misspelled), and many other members for the impeccable craftsmanship and expertise that is required to operate at such a high level. This shop is truly certified to be my only shop due to every experience I've had and I can confidently say I trust any work or advice that is given when I come around. Thanks always! read more

I contacted the business through Yelp, got a quote and booked an appointment. Got there and was told that I might need to replace my rotors as well and was quoted $75 for each. I was fine with it and then had the service done. I paid and left. When I got home, I looked over the bill and saw that it was higher than what was quoted through Yelp for the pads. I contacted the owner and he said that he gave me a verbal quote and then said he gave me better pads( which is not reflected on the invoice or told to me prior to the work was done) and then went back to he gave me a verbal quote for the difference in price. The verbal quote he told me he gave was not even the price he charged me. Overall the service was good and quick. The quoting and charging was my issue. I will take ownership that I didn't inspect the final invoice before paying but I still think that the business owner should have honored his original quote and if an upgraded part was used and was billed (according to the owner) then should be approved beforehand. read more

I've been going to Gabriel's Automotive since I moved to the area a little over a year ago. They have helped me out with my old 2004 Toyota Corolla on multiple occasions, from repairs to regular maintenance. They are always quick to respond, very communicative, and provide great service. They've also recently helped me out with a pre-purchase inspection. I appreciate them as my go to place. read more

Went in for a simple AC repair; the team was kind, polite, professional, and above all transparent and honest in pricing. I would definitely do business with them in the future and would highly recommend anyone else to entrust them with your beloved chariot! read more

Went in for alignment, fast and easy and knowledgeable. Great shop. Nice to have something that is full service and tackles multiple repairs. read more

I made an appointment for my first visit and I was 100% happy with the experience. They were quick to respond and I was in and out in no time. These guys are great while I waited and I'm glad I found this place for the future work. Two thumbs up! read more

I had a great experience! I got quotes through yelp and they got back to me first. I was able to call and make a next day appointment for my brakes and rotors. They were friendly, professional, and helpful about my concerns as well as sharing their noticing without making me feel pressured. I am very happy with my experience and would return! read more

Gabriel covered the repairs of my truck at no charge. Both repairs were under warranty. I have been taking our cars to him for over 35 years. Quality service, no complaints on how quickly he completes the needed repairs. Would recommend him to anyone who asks for a competent and honest mechanic. read more

Couldn't recommend this shop more. Needed new front brakes/rotors for my wife's SUV. After getting a ridiculously high quote from the dealership, I found Gabriel's on Yelp and gave them a call. Ohan (owner) quoted me less than HALF the price of the dealership. Took it the next morning and had the car back within a few hours. A+ customer service, A+ honesty, A+ communication, A+ pricing. Earned a customer for life. read more

Mike and Ohan are stand-up guys. I have used Gabriel's Automotive (GA) for two maintenance jobs thus far. In both instances, GA were professional, pleasant to talk to, and performed quality work. Their pricing is competitive yet fair, and they delivered service as promised. Their shop is clean and centrally located. I highly recommend them, and will continue to use GA for my automotive service needs into the future. read more

The best shop I've ever dealt with. Quality work fair prices. If you need your car worked on cannot recommend these folks enough. Been coming here for years after a random breakdown and aaa brought me to them. Been my go to place ever since. I live several towns over now and still come here no matter what. Cannot stress night how great they are to work with. read more

I had a great experience at Gabriel's Automotive with Sevag. I came in for a smog test, and the service was fast, friendly, and professional. What really stood out to me, though, was how he took the time to listen when I asked about concerns with another vehicle. Instead of brushing me off, he listened carefully and invited me to bring the car in so he could take a look at it. As a woman, there are times when visiting an auto shop can feel intimidating, and sometimes you don't feel seen, heard, or taken seriously. I truly appreciated that Sevag treated my questions with respect and made me feel comfortable asking them. Excellent customer service, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. I'll definitely be back and would recommend Gabriel's Automotive to others. read more

My family has had multiple great experiences with Gabriel's Auto Service. Our 2011 Nissan Rogue started overheating, and they quickly found a cracked radiator caused by age and mileage. They replaced it with OEM parts and had me back on the road the same day. Fast, honest, professional service with fair pricing and clear communication. Hard to find shops like this anymore. Highly recommend! read more

I'm kind of in shock that I'm leaving a review for a smog shop. But it's well-earned. Sev was amazing and got my car smogged quickly and I was on my way. He was friendly and communicative. I paid $65 with the electronic transmission of the certificate to the DMV. I have the hard copy just in case. No extra fee to use a card! Thank you Gabriel's Automotive for being so customer-centered! Let's keep their 5 star rating on Yelp going! They have earned it. read more

Amazing place and best service I've ever gotten at any auto shop. I was in and out of the place within 15 minutes. Ohan helped fix the bottom of my car near the front bumper after I ran over something on the freeway. Everyone was super sweet and I will highly recommend this place to my family and friends! Definitely will be coming back to this place if I ever got another car issue. Thank you Ohan! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Ohan and Mike at Gabriel's Automotive. I brought in my 2017 Audi A4 roughly about 5 months ago- fully expecting to spend an outrageous amount on repairs after getting quoted almost $3,000 from the dealership just to fix my front axle. Not only did they take the time to thoroughly check my car, but they were honest, transparent, and saved me literally thousands. On top of that, they diagnosed and fixed a computer-locked wheel sensor -- something the dealership quoted me close to $4,000 for -- and Ohan and his father Mike were able to get everything done for $1,900. The difference in price and the level of care is unbelievable here!! These guys are truly experts. They don't upsell, they don't scare you into repairs, and they treat you like family. My spouse and I left feeling completely taken care of, and my car drives better than ever. If you own an Audi (or honestly any car) and want fair pricing, honest work, and top-tier service, go to Gabriel's Automotive. Ohan and Mike are the real deal, and I won't trust my car with anyone else now. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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We were looking for a new garage and Yelp pointed us in the right direction. We got a new used car and Gabriel looked it over for us and made repairs quickly, professionally and financially reasonably. I took the car in a day later with a totally unrelated new issue and, again, he was able to fix it quickly and with a smile. Thanks Gabriel! read more

Did the old bait and switch. Called Feb 12 at 9:12am and asked for the price for a synthetic oil change. Was quoted under $100. Then I asked for the A15 service and was quoted me $165. Was told to come in whenever. When my husband dropped off my car they jacked it up to $300. They said that they didn't hear me ask for the service when in fact the gentleman repeated my exact request. Take that for what it is EDIT to respond: There is no price posted. They did not tell me ANYTHING about the state of the coolant. They said in person to my husband that the coolant was $50 (without looking at my car). So operating the basis that the $165 was for an oil change??? (they said it was $90 something on the the phone), the additional math of the $50 doesn't add up to the number quoted in person. The numbers don't lie. Going to my hometown auto shop in OC instead. $145 for the same service. read more

At Gabriel's Auto Service in Pasadena, Ohan Kejejian, helped me and he was so friendly, knowledgeable and fast that he told me by just looking under my car what product I need and ordered it and told me to bring the car in and replaced it. Great price much less than the dealer and much faster honest and reliable. Family owned business with Haig Ohan's Father and Ohan's brother Sevag; I was soooo impressed how efficiently is ran, that I will always go back to Gabriel's Auto Service because I trust them. read more

Nicests guys at the shop. Went in for a pre purchase car inspection and a smog check. Was in and out in about 20 minutes. Good prices too! 10/10 experience. read more

Excellent service! I needed a water pump replaced in my car's cooling system. I came in early Saturday morning thinking it would take a few days--it being a Saturday and all--but I drove out the same day. The team was very transparent and friendly throughout the whole process, which I appreciate. read more

I had a lot of suspension and break work done. They got it done quickly and professionally. And at a reasonable price. I'll stay with them from now on. Thank you! read more

I inherited my mother's car after she died, and I couldn't bare to sell it, so I decided to have it checked out and, if okay, keep it. I took it to the dealer, and was told it needed $5K in repairs. That just seemed ridiculous, so I searched for a Toyota mechanic near me and found Gabriel's Automotive. I have a lot of angst about taking cars in to mechanics as a woman and saying, "Please check this car out and tell me what you think it needs," but I had a good feeling about this shop. They were friendly and fast. They looked at the dealer's list of necessary repairs, and told me which were necessary and which were not. In the end, I got everything done that needed done at a fraction of the dealer's estimate, and I know the car is sound. That's worth so much. I think I've found my new car repair shop! Such a positive experience! read more

My 2011 Nissan Rogue had a nightmare electrical short that kept blowing the A/C fuse, but Gabriel's Auto Service found and fixed the problem the right way. They used OEM parts, explained everything clearly, and got my A/C running perfectly again. Honest, skilled, and professional mechanics that truly care about quality work. Hard to find auto shops this trustworthy anymore. Highly recommend! read more

I needed the engine replaced in my 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The dealer wanted a considerable amount to do what was needed. I read the reviews on Gabriel's Automotive. The reviews looked good so I made an appointment. Spoke to Ohan the owner's son. He quoted a price much less than the dealer for the same service. It took a little longer but saved me over $10,000 dollars. The work was performed flawlessly. I am a happy consumer. I highly recommend Gabriel's Automotive. The owner Mike is a straight shooter won't lie to you. Thanks Ohan and Mike. read more

Gabriel's Automotive - This is Ohan,Mike's son. This is the front office. Very professional. - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Hey yelpers, I called Gabriel's to have my car looked at, I was certain it was something big. they said bring it in, I left it, they said $195 for checkup, but that it could be applied to the repair cost, we said yes and left it. Approximately an hour later they called and told us it was the transmission and it would be costly to fix ($7000), totally upfront and transparent with us, we appreciated that. We decided not to do the repair, and probably just get a new car, they waived the diagnostic fee of $195 which we greatly appreciated, and even though we didn't actually do any services with them, I totally appreciated their customer service and honesty with the customer. I highly recommend Gabriel's for any future customers looking for a honest Mechanic in the pasadena area. Thank you Gabriel's Automotive we really appreciated your service! read more

Just wanted to say thank you for checking out my daughter's car and telling her honestly that it would cost more money for you to fix it than it was worth. I would have expected most shops to do the repair just for the profit. Thank you for your honesty! read more

I was in an accident and was honestly pretty stressed about getting my car fixed, but I'm so glad I came here. From the start, Ohan and all the guys were SO nice and made the whole process way less overwhelming. They took the time to explain everything in a way that actually made sense and never made me feel rushed. I have an older car, so it wasn't easy finding all the original replacement parts, but they put in the extra effort to keep everything original and didn't cut any corners. My car honestly looks even better than it did before the accident, and you can tell they really care about the work they do. They were also super open and honest the entire time, which made such a difference. I can't recommend this place enough and am so grateful for everything they did! read more

Sev was amazing! I was in and out so quick for a smog check. I totally understand why triple a recommends this place. He even parked my car after the service in a way where I didn't have to back out in the scary area. Haha. 10/10 service. He was also so friendly! :) read more

Gabriel's Automotive - Didn't have to do the scary back out! That meant a lot to me. Great customer service! - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Trustworthy. Honest. Helpful. Dependable. Great work at a fair price. These are the qualities you want in a mechanic and Gabriel's Automotive delivers. Ohan is friendly, courteous, and somehow manages to find time to service my cars when I am short on time. I drive past other mechanics to go see Ohan and his team because they're that good. read more

Ohan and his team provide great customer service in terms of being transparent and reliable. My husband and I live close to the shop and we both have brought our cars in for various needs in the last few years. Today, Ohan took care of my brakes, oil change, and even offered to help me follow up with a local mechanic on my catalytic converter installation. I appreciate that I can expect consistent and punctual service. read more

I took my car here after my husband raved about their service of his own car and fair prices. My VW Touareg had been leaking oil and I had already spent a pretty penny at the dealership. I knew what the issue was so I asked if they were able to quote me. Their price was fair, they were honest, and also transparent about potential incremental costs that might happen during the repair, too. I liked that. I dropped the car off the next day, and they fixed it within the next. My car is running so smoothly now with no oil burning smells (which is what happened after the dealership). I'm really happy so far. I also just really liked the kind and fun atmosphere they have at Gabriel's. I was laughing and joking with them. They also didn't make me feel like an idiot which sadly happens often when a woman takes her car in! Will definitely be back but hopefully not too soon--haha! read more

Prompt and friendly service. I got a straight forward quote and the work was done quickly with no surprises. I am very satisfied with the service and will surely return. read more

Went in for an oil change and they got a long term customer. Fair pricing, family owned business and great work with terrific customer service. read more

Im just posting my experience. I brought my Honda civic in because my AC was no longer blowing cold. The service for refill was $380 I think. No less than $320, that I know. They "refilled" my AC and it worked for about two weeks and then it started blowing hot air again. I went back during business hours and waited because no one opened at the time they said they would be opened. They never came. It was 11 am. I then took my car to the dealer to check it out and they said there was no frion in it. They refilled it and has been working ever since. I don't know if I was scammed or this shop did something wrong but just FYI. read more

Spoke to Ohan who was clear on price and diagnosis. My car was dropped off in the morning and was able to have it back my afternoon, work was great. Car is working great and was happy we found a new shop that is reliable for any future issues. read more

My car broke down in Vegas and we had it towed back to Gabriel's because they are amazing! Best price and the only people I trust to work on our cars. They are always able to help and get the job done very quick! Thanks guys!! read more

Dealership wanted $7,000 for mechanical repairs to my MB E350. The car is almost 25 years old, so...that's a no. Went to Gabriel's and they immediately confirmed that half the "problems" cited by the dealership were not even problems. They fixed what actually needed fixing, the car now runs great, and it cost about a third of what I was originally quoted. Although that alone would be enough, I would also note that they are all super nice and very punctual about both delivering estimates and delivering the completed job. Made me think that I should up my game on how I run my own business. In sum, they are everything you are looking for in a mechanic shop but didn't believe still existed in the world after you moved away from the small town where everyone knew each other. If you are looking for a mechanic, try them first. If you are kind of okay with the place where you are going, try Gabriel's next time and compare. read more

Everything went well! All of my lights turned on in my car at once (check engine, see manual, see tires etc) which was very strange. I took it to another mechanic and they didn't know why. I reached out to Gabriel's Automative and Ohan kindly scheduled a diagnostic immediately. After testing my car, they came up with the solution within the day. My notifications are now off (needed transmission oil and censors) thankfully. I've been seeking a reliable mechanic near my home and now I'm confident that I've found one (hopefully for general maintenance!) I'm very grateful and feel safe to drive under their care. Gabriel's - if you're reading this, thank you!! read more