This place is awesome! The 5 star reviews live up to it. Funny enough I found Garage 88 while trying to make an appointment with CarMax and it's happened to be one of their recommended places, and it was close to my house so I made appointment through their website. It's always intimidating as a girl to take your car somewhere new but Garage 88 is great at making it a breeze. The girl working at the counter is super pleasant and welcoming. Their online system is awesome. Once your car is inspected everything is sent through a link where you can see pictures/recommendations with pictures as proof & paying can be done through their online site or in person. I would recommend 100%, and will be coming back for all my car needs. read more

Going to the mechanic can be like going to the dentist. You never know what my pop up or how painful it is going to be. At least that is how it was before I started going to Garage 88. Now it is in and out, with excellent customer service, attention to detail and great prices. From the front desk, to the mechanic and owner- it is wonderful service all the way around. read more

I was told my water pump, hoses, auxiliary pump and even that my bushings were wearing out, got quoted 2900.00 to do all the repairs, of course I know the type of car I have the repairs aren't cheap. Well, i decided to not to have it done their and wanted a second look somewhere else, because I had just gotten the car. Well Thank god I did turns out all it was a gasket leak from the Oil cooler. I get that sometimes you make mistakes but to take advantage of someone who doesn't repairs and thinking your gonna pull one over one someone shame on you guys. I couldn't just imagine had I paid all that money to have them fix my water pump and all it was a gasket that cost $20.00 .. Please do better as a company read more

Absolutely the best experience that i've had with an mechanic shop. I called ahead of time and was assured I can tow my van and drop it off same day even through this was Christmas week. They are a licensed and approved RepairPal service center for Carmax and work with the MaxCare warranty. It was a great experience dropping off my van, I shared all my issues and concerns and was assured they'd all be addressed. I was called the next day with the updates on the van and they got right to fixing everything. In 2 business days my van was diagnosed, serviced, and ready for pick up. Upon pick up the wonderful receptionist remembered my name and had me out the door in a few minutes. I'm blown away by the service and customer service that came from Garage 88 and would take my van back if I have the opportunity. read more

We returned to Nova & his staff to level-up our brakes after hearing intermittent squeaking from the pads. Getting ahead of the OEM brakes issue was a priority and we could not have been more pleased with the service provided installing the sourced rotors/pads. Thanks to the all the staff at G88! read more

Garage 88 - AFTER (custom coilovers installed/wheels aligned) - Auto Repair Near Me - Burbank, California

I recently had service done on my vehicle and I am very happy with the work done. My car runs like brand new. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Back in 2021, I had some work on that my father tried to help me do. He was 77 years old, and he felt sick while doing this. So I had to call the team at Garage 88 to come and help me with this situation. Nick was so kind when I explained what was happening, and they made their way to my house to pick up my car so that my dad didn't have to continue. This is the type of team that works at Garage 88. I will never forget their kindness and they really saved the day for us. read more

I have taken my car to Nova and his staff and they are the most honest, intelligent, experienced, affordable and friendly body shop in the San Fernando Valley. I had my alignment and tires replaced by them along with some other issues my car had. In a world where unfortunately many mechanic shops have been known to be shady, they are not. If you need help with your car, don't think twice with the kind of service and care you will receive. Thank you Nova and Tamar! read more

Garage 88 took great care of my car and of me. I got banged up on my front headlight, lots of broken parts sad to say, but Nova and his people not only restored the car to factory new, with all OEM parts, but they also helped me deal with the insurance company situation, which can be nerve wracking. I've been there before, and it's great when you know you can trust the guy. This is a solid garage, run by solid people and I have already recommended them to friends. read more

I had my car serviced recently and brought it in to this shop. They pointed out that a lot of the components were in good condition and only charged me for an oil change and an air filter. That is a sign that they were honest and did not try to upsell me. They were also savvy in diagnosing that my washer fluid light coming on was not due to the washer fluid being low but actually the sensor was broken so I am bringing my car back soon to get that serviced. Nova and Tamar are professional and trustworthy and I look forward to continuing doing business with them. read more

Garage 88 - My car - Auto Repair Near Me - Burbank, California

I have taken my car at this shop for 2 separate issues & both times Nova, I believe he is the owner of the shop has been amazing. Communication is very honest, & prompt in getting back to me to give me updates. I've taken my car at other shops in the Burbank area since I work in the area & this one in my opinion is the best price comparisons, good customer service, does a great job, fast & officiant, & very patience in describing in layman's term what is wrong with the vehicle, he also gives Health Care Workers 15% off. Thank you Garage 88, I am so happy my husband found you guys! read more

Highly recommend Garage 88, for so many reasons. The service I've experienced is always excellent. I found them under the Carmax site after getting an oil change at another shop where I felt taken advantage of. Nova is very clear when explaining any issue, has never once talked down to me and answers all my questions with patience and clarity. This is the biggest reason I keep coming back. But they were also understanding when the film industry was on strike and I brought it in saying I hadn't worked in months so I was worried about unforeseen repair costs. They walked me through what was immediate concern and what I should be aware of for next visit. This week, I had a small issue after a service and I swung by and they checked it and had me back out in about ten minutes (no charge). As long as I have my car, I'll be taking it here. read more

UPDATE: they got my jeep done in about 5 hours... so fast for what they had to get done! Definitely bringing all my vehicles here from now on... thanks guys! I've never been this happy to spend $1k+ on maintenance on a vehicle before... but this garage in Burbank is so clean, well-managed, and thorough that I'm actually happy about it They're replacing my fuel tank on my Jeep Patriot as it had some serious issues to it... said it would be a 1-2 day job but it looks good for single day. I'll give an update if anything else happens, but so far I'm definitely impressed with this garage read more

Garage 88 - Auto Repair Near Me - Burbank, California

Been taking my car here since my dad's mechanic retired. They do great work here and are honest.kinda hard to find nowadays.

Nova and his guys are great. What originally looked like a $2,000 repair wound up being a $900 repair, after Nova looked further. He could have gone ahead the original way and we wouldn't have known the difference. It's nice to know there are honest car repairs out there. read more

Unbelievable service! Got me my estimate in record time, and helped me every step of the way to ensure that my car was repaired and a timely manner and that I was able to get back on the road quickly! I couldn't believe how professional and courteous the technicians were and it really just makes me want to send all of my friends and family and business here in the future highly recommended easy parking makes us greatpillar of the community for quick comedian service read more

Nova was great. Explained everything to me and showed me what they repaired. Got it done the same day! I heard some rattling sounds and Nova looked at it right away and turned out not a concern and did not charge me. Will be my mechanic for life! read more

If you're scrolling and reading reviews for autoshops do yourself a favor and take your vehicle here. Nova is responsive, straight forward, and honest. I can't say enough good things about this guy and his shop. I'd recommend him to any of my friends and family. read more

Awesome service. Transparent pricing. I'll only bring my car to them for anything going forward. Everyone else lies and price gouges especially if you're a woman. I literally had another shop charge $320 to 'fix' my a/c only only for it to stop working a few days later. Garage 88 immediately recognized what was wrong gave me an accurate quote and ordered the part that the other shop didn't see until AFTER they'd already charged me. I wish I could say who I was but I don't want to discredit my Garage 88 review bc they're so awesome! read more

I was recommended this BS by another mechanic that does not work on Fiats. I requested they perform a pre-purchase inspection on a 2015 Fiat 500c, and they were able to fit me in THE SAME DAY. I was able to get the results of the inspection quickly, and it was very thorough. It gave a lot to consider in the purchase of the car, and they also provided quotes for the repairs required. I checked with other mechanics, and they quoted me about the same price or more. I definitely will be recommending this mechanic for anyone in the area. The customer service was excellent. read more

Two of my girlfriends recommended this garage. That makes me feel good! It's clean, they're kind and professional. This is a new relationship, but so far so good. Even with a human error by one of their technicians, they corrected it willingly, quickly and even gave me a discount on my next service. Works for me! Ladies and gents give them a try. read more

Nova and his team are very professional and quick and knowledgeable. Great customer service. Highly recommend. Full synthetic oil change at a great price! read more

I Definitely recommend this shop to anyone. I came in to have my lift kit, tie rod, drag link, steering stabilizer and track bar installed. They did a pretty good job with my jeep also giving me recommendations and advices. Nick was very responsive and he gave me a good deal. read more

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Nova and Tim were a pleasure to work with. They got my brakes done beautifully, at half the price of my usual mechanic. I highly recommend them. read more

Yesterday while grocery shopping, my 2005 Toyota Corolla wouldn't start anymore and the alarm just kept going off, so I had to have it towed to my home. After talking to my Bay Area mechanic, I left the car overnight with the battery disconnected. Since I live across the street from a Toyota dealership, I walked there in the AM. To start, they wanted to charge me $180/hr for diagnosis even though I kinda already knew what was wrong. Anyways, they gotta do their job. That price however was too much. I called Garage 88, which I have previously used for oil changes and maintenance check ups, at 8:30am. Tim answered the phone, I explained what happened, and he quoted me for $156 diagnostic which if I decided to have it repaired at the shop would go towards that. Great deal! So I had my car towed over and even though they were super busy (Tim said they'd probably wouldn't get to my car until the end of the day) within a few hours they called me back to let me know that my car was ready to go. Like what?! Turned out that the security system reset itself and nothing was wrong. Aftermarket alarms do get finicky sometimes. Tim also explained that it locked like someone recently must've tried to break in to the driver's side as there were metal shavings inside the door lock. Scary! He told me how much it would cost to fix it, but also said it is not necessary if I always use my key fob. Very fair! But now the highlight: Tim charged me ZERO dollars! I'm happy to have found a body shop I'll continue to give my business because what else can you expect than fast, reliable service from kind people who do an amazing job! Glad I made their day with some good Cuban bakery goods, Gatorade, and well deserved after work Modelos for the entire crew. :) read more

I've got my car serviced here about three times already. They are responsive, reliable and if the issue is not resolved they will look at it asap with no problem. Highly recommend. read more

I really trust this guy. He did a great job on my wife's Toyota, full break job, and I always remind this place to me friends.

Nova and his team at Garage 88 have done something I thought was impossible...they took over a beloved business formerly known as "Al's Automotive" and managed to provide the same outstanding service and family feel that it had before! I was a longtime customer of Al and am delighted to know that it's still the same terrific business even under new ownership. The courtesy, the professionalism, the willingness to help fix current problems and avoid future ones...it's all still here and going strong! I routinely take cross country driving trips and Garage 88 always makes sure that my 2006 Ford Mustang is up to the task. My wife's 2005 Jaguar S Type would have been abandoned long ago but Nova keeps her baby purring along! We love our cars and never expected to keep them for so long but Garage 88 has made this possible and we couldn't be happier. I enthusiastically recommend giving Nova and the Garage 88 team the chance to earn and keep your business. read more

Nova was great. It's so hard to find car mechanics that will give great service and not rip you off. Nova came recommended from one I've trusted for years and boy, did he deliver. I highly recommend Nova and Garage 88! read more

Dont not take your car here! HUGE scammers! I had the same issue that another people wrote about. Im not surprised. Im glad i didnt give them another dime. They BS you for more money and than gaslight you about the fake repairs. Extremely unprofessional people. con artists to say the least. You have been warned. read more

Good service under a warranty I bought elsewhere. Quality service every time I come in.

I just left the shop and the amount gratitude I have for Nova and the Garage 88 team is immaculate. I came in with right side tire and gear assembly damage to my 2016 Bmw and I gave them one goal... to just get my vehicle up and running safely. Their service was worth every penny and will definitely be back if there is ever a need to. *Knocks on wood* read more

Garage 88 - Fixed - Auto Repair Near Me - Burbank, California

went in for a simple fix and got charged almost $400 just to get home and discover that my middle compartment has been broken with no warning.. thanks a lot read more

The mechanics did a great job replacing the starter on our 2014 Mazda 3. They did a complete safety inspection. Nova was great. I thought there was a fault with the temperature sensor but it turned out to be a non-issue. He could have charged me for an unneeded replacement but he didn't. This will be our go-to auto repair place. Great work! read more

This garage is PHENOMENAL!!! I feel so fortunate. Some back story: My passenger-side mirror got slammed by a garbage receptacle on Coldwater. And I LOVE my car. But when I parked and called my longtime mechanic...she had closed...forever! Incredibly I had saved an enthusiastic recommendation for Garage-88 from a neighbor. They are a gem! Even though it was "just" a mirror they were kind, patient. It was apparent immediately that as my neighbor had promised, their prices were CORRECT. (My being female and in an emergency did not ever enter their equation!) I first spoke with Tim, but then exclusively with NOVA who was SO RESOURCEFUL in getting the (ANCIENT-in-car-years) part and getting it painted. (G&A AUTO! I'm just sayin'! Body shop. And Art there is terrific. Great quote!) So I am back on the road! My car is perfect. I asked Nova to replace my windshield wipers and I now have something that looks intimidatingly industrial and verrrrrrrry effective! Plus, turns out that "88" in their name IS INDEED based on the Chinese tradition of that number being good luck. And it was good luck for MEEEEE! (Also they stay busy so that's a good sign right there!) read more

This garage is the best. They were thorough and got the job done quickly. Would definitely recommend.

I gave this shop a great review on their services a few months ago, but since would not do the same. They replaced my catalytic converter. When I had asked them if the RPMs needed to be checked because they were running high quite often when starting up the car, I was told "no issue", car was in street-worthy condition, thanked them and left. A few months later my car went into "unintended acceleration" which totaled the vehicle. Cause? The throttle was sticking causing problematic (too high) RPMs and too much acceleration. I take away my compliment for "delivers what it promises". The accident cost me the loss of my insurance coverage. read more

I bought a lift kit for my Jeep and was trying to decide if I wanted to install it myself or take it to a shop to have it done. I had originally gone to a local used Jeep dealership that also does customization. The guy there quoted me a number that was ridiculous. I am assuming he didn't know that I know what the cost should be. I reached out to Garage 88 after and they installed everything for less than half of the price the other place quoted. They were super nice and easy to deal with, and I double checked the work when I got home and they installed everything perfectly. I will definitely be back when I need more work done. read more

Wonderful all around! They are good, fair and easy to deal with. I'd recommend my friends and family to go to them. Just bought a old hot rod for my son, and I'll be taking it here for an alignment and check over! read more

I first contacted them over yelp to get some pricing quotes on some repairs I needed and they responded very fast. Making an appointment was quick and easy too. I had just moved to Burbank and I really wanted to find a local auto mechanic shop close by that I could use for all my car maintenance and repairs that I could trust. Their pricing is fair, communication is quick and easy, and great work. Support local family-owned businesses that do quality work! read more