Awesome guy! I took my car in because it was overheating after like 5 minutes of driving. He diagnosed it and said he checked the engine and it was likely the thermostat and it would cost roughly $120 for parts and labor to replace. I told him I'd get back to him on it so I could do my research. After calling and talking to another car repair shop (one that was rated pretty high on yelp in this area) they also said that it would cost roughly $120. I figured I might as well bring it into Ghassem's. I spoke with Ghassem and he asked me to bring it in at 8am so he could finish and get it back to me but because additional car problems, I brought it in at 10:15am. He told me tried his best. True to his word, I came back at noon when they were closed and he was still working on my car. Got it back at roughly 12:15pm, and I thanked him and tried tipping him but I guess he could tell that I was a broke college student because he refused to take it. Very nice guy, definitely going to bring any future car worries to this man! Thanks Ghassem!! read more

I've hesitated writing this review for the past 7 years because i want Ghassem's all to myself!! But that's not what Yelp is about and clearly others have already been telling you how amazing this place is! Its like the two guys who own it are dads and every girl that comes in there, they treat like their daughter. They always explain in very easy to understand terms what is wrong with your car and what it takes to fix it and why it costs what it costs. I love that they give you honest answers about what DOES need to get fixed immediately. One time, i had 3 belts that needed to be replaced and they said only one needed to be replaced immediately and they other two had another 3 months on them. I appreciate them not trying to suck as much money out of me as possible. On several occasions, they have simply made a few adjustments and sent me on my way, free of charge claiming "it only took us 10 mins to adjust this, its not broken, no charge." WHAT?! I cant imagine ever going to another mechanic ever again!! I love these guys like family because they treat me like family! read more

Great pricing on parts & labor, quick service & honest! Honest! HONEST! Never going anywhere else for auto repair, thanks yelp read more

After years of dealing with shady repairs places I have finally found a place that is not only honest but fairly priced as well. While my girlfriend and I were waiting for a tow truck because our car would not start, I hopped on Yelp and found Ghassem's Service Center. We took our car in, and for what ever reason, it started right up!. He said he would keep it over night and take look at it in the morning, to see if it was a problem that only happened when the engine was cold. When the next day came we got a call and he told us he could not find anything wrong! He topped off the fluids and sent us on our way with out a diagnostic fee or anything. Long story short, I was impressed that he didn't try to soak us for a part we didn't need or try and sell us something other part that needed to be fixed. What a relief to find an honest mechanic. As if that wasn't enough when we do have to take it in for repairs Ghassem's tends to be about 25% less than most. I feel like we got really lucky with this guy. read more

Just stopped by the shop to have them check the squealing noise my Lexus RX300 was making. I did some research online and thought it was the belts. The guys checked it out and told me the belts were all in great shape. They were just loose. They tighten everything up for me and sent me on my way. What a relief. Thanks guys! Happy to have found a great shop in my neighborhood! read more

My brakes failed on my jeep (no, I didn't crash!) and I needed to get them fixed. Being an "old" jeep (1978), I was about to give up when several local repair shops said they wouldn't even look at it because it was too old and all of the specialty Jeep Repair shops wanted to much. One day, after hearing me complain about it one to many times, my friend said "take it to my mechanic in Long Beach. They'll give you an honest opinion and have never steered my wrong!". We'll, they're in Long Beach so it took me 6 months before finally got to towing it up there to Ghassem's. I give Ghassem's 5 stars for never once questioning the age of the jeep. I asked Ghassem himself if he would look at such an old jeep and his reply was "why not?" I give Ghassem's 5 stars for repairing it swiftly and charging me much less than even I thought it would cost! Great job Ghassem & Team and thanks for keeping the auto repair industry an honest one! read more

Being a Yelp addict has its perks sometimes! My poor little car needed an oil change in a bad way and since I actually had some free time and it was still daylight I turned to Yelp for a recommendation on an oil change shop in my area. These guys had way more stars than "Iffy Lube" and all of the other quick-change oil stops so I gave them a try. Walked in at 4pm without an appointment and they took me right away. They had me back on the road in less than an hour and for a great price. I will be bringing my car back here for more work very soon. Great service, very friendly and honest. read more

Help out your fellow man, man. This is good place to take your ride when it is still in good shape, and I'm sure they do a fine job on repairs in general. If you're in a hurry, which I was, you can count on a 20 minute oil change. They even helped a brother out with a quick once over on the general condition of the brakes, engine, suspension etc. Just a minor up-sell attempt on the air filter, transmission fluid, etc. Not our regular mechanic, but good for in a pinch, so I didn't mind the quick try at getting some extra service from us. Ask about how many brothers own this shop, and you'll be in for a fun time. I just wanted to add, my five star review bumped up Ghassem's rating to a solid five star average. Don't let me, or anyone else who goes to you now, down Ghassem! read more

Like all of the female yelpers below, I was highly pleased with the place. Going in for an oil change, I thought my Mustang might need a tune up too. Nope. I was quickly informed that my newer car only needed a tune up every 100,000 miles. All service is pretty speedy, and they will call you if they discover anything else wrong. I was also sweetly lectured about keeping up my oil changes. Nice. Feels like there are some honest mechanics in the world. :) read more

Fast and professional! I came in for an oil change and it was $39.95 for oil type 5w-20 and 4 cylinders engine. A very short waiting time and I was in and out in under 30 minutes. Appreciate the professional and friendly service. Definitely my go to place for a quick oil change. read more

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This is THE best mechanic in long beach! My boyfriend has been coming here for years and I've come in twice now, and I've received nothing but outstanding quality service. This is a no frills no bs shop that will be honest with you and will always give the best prices. I took my car in to a different shop a few months ago where they spent 2 days doing absolutely nothing to fix the problem. When the issue persisted I brought my car here and they had everything diagnosed and fixed within a few hours! For a decent price too. I'm not very auto savvy and its probably obvious, these guys don't exploit customers like me. Thank you! read more

They are honest, they are skilled, they are friendly, and they are fair. I have had friends drive from San Francisco just so they could get their car serviced at Ghassem's (and I don't mean they were heading to L.B. anyway - they drove just for that). These guys think long-term: they would rather tell you honestly that it was a $1.75 part (and only charge you the $1.75, it was so easy to fix) and have you come back when your transmission fails than scan you for $200 and never see you again. Trust in Ghassem. I keep revising this, trying to think of what more I can say to convince you, the reader, of how awesome these guys are. The best I can think of is this: imagine if Scotty ran a repair shop. They're that good, and that nice. read more

Have been going here since we fell in love with the service over 5 years ago. They are still our place. I love that we have a place that we can trust. read more

We've been using these mechanics for years & years. I just now realized I never wrote an official review for them. They've been our go-to service center for the needs of both our 2005 GMC Canyon & our 1996 Saturn LS1. Obviously both cars have some mileage on them, but luckily both cars run well & I attribute that to having Ghassem's handle both cars for years. They are accommodating and helpful. Through the years, they've given useful suggestions on maintenance. And if they can find a way to make the costs cheaper, they will. If it doesn't need to be done right away, they'll let us know. I am rest assured that our cars are in the best hands. They are very busy & they should be. It's hard to find skilled honest mechanics. So, count me as another long-time satisfied customer who highly recommends this business! read more

I've been coming here for repairs and service on my car for four years now, and I honestly recommend this place to everyone I know. These four years have been an amazing four years in comparison to dealerships and other places I used to get ripped off at. Abbey is a great mechanic and a very trustworthy person, he was recommended to me by my neighbor! Apparently from what I have gathered is that two brothers have been working here for over 35 years! Seems like they know what they're doing when people walk out with a smile after repairs like me... I know Abbey always wants whats best for our cars and us, and damn he is so helpful and fast working. I have zero doubts when speaking to him. Thanks for everything Abbey, my boyfriend and I really appreciate having you as our mechanic and now friend. read more

Honesty is rare to find from an auto service store. But this place is the best of the best. It's also family owned and small business which I'm happy to support and give all my business. read more

I think I've found my place. Nicks a great young man. They did a great job. Shop is clean, it's in a nice area. My biggest thing I got from the experience is that i didn't feel like I was getting hustled. I'd recommend you find out for yourself read more

I went here for some work on my Infiniti in part because it's so close to my office. I felt like just as the other Yelp reviews say, the pricing is fair and they seem super honest. They changed my oil and did my brakes and had it ready as promised. Spoke to another customer there who raved about their work. I will definitely take my car back here again when it needs work. read more

It's hard to find a good mechanic. Either they don't know what they are doing, or they are trying to swindle you, or they charge an arm and a leg. Ghessem's is one of the few places that has people that know what they are doing, are honest, and don't charge exorbitant prices. If anybody needs their car worked on, Ghassem's is my go to recommendation. read more

I've been taking my car here for years. They've always been straight up on necessary repairs and pricing...not that type of place that always tells you something is wrong whether your vehicle is tip top shape or not. They are also super flexible when it comes to drop off/pick up, i.e. key drop for after hours and leaving the rig out after hours in the event I can't make it before closing. Ask for Abby (spelling?)! read more

The most honest mechanics you could ever ask for, they never ask for more than what is quoted, they always look over the entire car and give me an estimation of what needs to be done in the near future or what I should keep an eye out for. Being able to know everything about my car from just a simple visit to a lengthy repair is priceless to me, since I know what I am being told is the damn right truth ! read more

After spending over 15000 $ on my sl 500 I was told they can't figure out why car pulling to the right and that the car had frame problem ... I took it to dealer and problem was fixed 800$ frame was fine ... Asked for 800$ refund never heard from them ... Probably a good mechanics for regular cars ... read more

Best customer service! Let me tell you a story: Last night a low tire pressure warning came on while driving home. I checked the tires and there was a industrial staple in the tread of the front passenger tire. I didn't think it was leaking, as I put water on it and there weren't any air bubbles, but I still wanted to wait to take it out at a shop in case it did go flat. So at 7am I drove straight to Firestone where I recently purchased **purchased!!!!** the tire and the woman said they couldn't take me for at least a couple of *hours!* and that it would be $20 and to expect to replace the tire if it's a staple. I told her it wasn't in the side wall but she didn't care. So then I drove over to Ghassem's and told him my problem. He had me pull up to a stall and he took the staple right out. Said it wasn't even deep and it should be no problem, which is exactly what I had been thinking!! They put air in all of my tires and it took less than 2 MINUTES. 10000% recommend. read more

I drive an old p.o.s., and I love it. I've also seriously neglected my poor car. At 129,000 miles, I knew she was in dire need of a tune up and some replacement parts. Honda had quoted me about $3K two years ago for all of the work. When I brought my car here, I asked them to let me know if it'd even be worth spending that much. They called me that evening with a quote of $1K for A LOT of work, and they completed it quickly, too. I will definitely go back. It's also worth noting that I was never lectured to about my lackadaisical attitude towards maintenance, and that there's no creepy vibe here at all. read more

This place is fabulous. Recently moved to Long Beach & I found my new mechanic. They are knowlegdable and fair. No good mechanic is cheap but it's nice to find one that the goal is not to over charge me. read more

I went in last minute to fix the bottom of my car and initially I had to come back because of how busy they were that day, but then Nick came to catch me before I left to squeeze me in for my car to get worked on. My car was ready the next day! Super awesome service, definitely recommend, thank you read more

Gus and Abbey are the best mechanics I've ever dealt with. They have been the exclusive caretakers of my cars for the past 20 years, so I think I speak with some level of knowledge and experience. They're honest, hardworking, and go the extra mile to do whatever it takes at the most cost-efficient price. As another reviewer mentioned, being a female often sets us up for being taken advantage of by mechanics. Not here! These brothers are wonderful and treat everyone with the same level of respect. Not once has any of my cars been back to the dealer since I bought them. I KNOW I'm getting honest and fair service from really wonderful people. On top of everything, they're really nice guys and always professional. If they tell you something, you can believe it to be true. Look no further. read more

I grew up in the car business and know something about cars. I have worked on my own cars most of my life. The mechanics at Ghassem's are top notch. They are experts. This is a family owned operation and I have no problem recommending them to anyone. There are no shenanigans or BS here. They are honest operators. You can trust them. read more

Reliable, trustworthy and affordable....I've been coming here for many years and I only have faith in their work. Honest family and hard working ...Diane read more

Abbey, Nick and the team are all excellent mechanics. They tell you upfront what is wrong with your car. They don't add on extra charges. They tell you exactly what your car needs. I have dealt with many mechanics and dealers in the Long Beach area. No need to go anywhere else if you want honest service at fair prices. read more

These guys are the best around. Super fast and conscientious. My family has been coming for decades.

My long time mechanic retired sadly but I'm so happy I found Ghassem's! Honest and fair which is hard to find. So happy I have a new mechanic I can trust. read more

Wonderful family business, trustworthy and friendly. I am treated with respect, and they don't try to take advantage of my lack of car knowledge. We take both our cars there as needed and haven't had any problems. read more

Can't say enough good things about these guys. They're honest and fairly priced. They're quick, communicate well, and will tell you whether or not something needs to be done. They have even corrected work that I thought another mechanic (which I used in a pinch) had fixed! Totally recommend for women, students, anyone on a budget, and anyone who's done being taken advantage of. I've been coming here since I moved to Long Beach and will continue to do so. Thanks so much! read more

I came here on my landlord's suggestion after my truck wouldn't start and was pleased. I got a jump and came over and sure enough my battery was at the end of it's life. They're were able to get it changed our very quickly for a fair price and sent my on my way. I was barely late for work. Highly recommend! read more

Since the year 2004, I've been a customer of Ghassem's Service Center and recommending them everyone I know around. They are very honest, punctual, friendly, and have pro attitude. They deserve the maximum stars! Life is much better with people like them. Murat Buyuran read more

Been going to Ghassems for some time now and each and every time we have been very pleased with the professionalism, politeness, honesty and price. They don't try to upSell anything. They may recommend if they think something may be going out or will eventually need replaced but they never pressure or try to convince you. A+++ read more

I went here for the first time a week ago. I had several car issues: I needed regular maintenance, an oil change, something was making a banging noise under my car, and the worst, my air had been making a loud squealing noise for more than 1 yr. I had taken the car in three times to other places and none fixed the air. I dropped my car off at Ghassem's on a Monday morning and he had it fixed and ready by 2pm the same day. I never felt like they were trying to up sell me and I even asked about extra maintenance (tires, etc) and he told me it was in good working order. He could have easily swindled me but he is a hard working, honest guy. The cost was very reasonable and the air is now fixed!! Love this place and will go back!! read more

Love these guys! Family business, professional, accommodating, friendly, and I have complete trust in them.

I'm not a frequent reviewer, but I'll put in the time if I think it can help someone, and Ghassem's definitely is getting me off the couch. With all these great reviews, they're doing something right, but I feel a need to share a warning. HERE'S THE SHORT VERSION: For routine maintenance and repairs that you know need to be done, they are probably fine. But if you need a diagnosis of an unknown problem, I'm guessing they've gotten lazy. NOW THE LONG VERSION: I've only gone to them once... my car was stalling and Abbey suggested replacing the mass airflow sensor for $280 for the OEM part and $400 in labor. That is a ridiculous price, especially for the labor. The MAF is a pretty common problem and the first thing anyone should try is to just clean it with an $8 spray cleaner. I asked him about cleaning it and he said it wasn't possible. I did it in 10 minutes. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, maybe he knew cleaning wouldn't work (and it didn't). So as he suggested, I replaced it... in 10 more minutes, with a screwdriver. It didn't work either but the point is that it's a super easy job and he quoted $400 in labor. It's not even in the realm of reasonableness. When I plugged in my $20 OBD scanner (which reads the car's computer), lo and behold the 2 issues it put out were the exact 2 things he said I should replace... in other words, my guess is they did no thinking on their own, they just wanted to replace what the computer said, which is not necessarily the answer. I get that it can be more efficient for mechanics to just replace a part, but I can't make sense of why he quoted so much in labor. Best case scenario is he wasn't familiar with my car (after 30 years experience) which is sad for such a basic repair... worst case is, well, I don't wanna say. I can see why people say he's a super nice guy, and I'm sure he is, but just like with a doctor, try to get a second opinion or do a little research, especially when they say "you should replace it". I don't blame mechanics for doing what's easiest because troubleshooting a problem and being cost-efficient for the owner takes A LOT of time, but that means you have to watch out for yourself, even if they have a great smile and a charming demeanor. 1/21/14 UPDATE: I replaced the distributor cap and rotor by myself for $40 and problem solved. Ghassem's strong recommendation would've been over $900, most of it for labor, on REALLY easy jobs, that wouldn't have even solved the problem. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about a misdiagnosis, I know it's hard work. It's more that they didn't seem to think about other possibilities. I kinda feel it's like a doctor simply googling your symptoms and saying you need surgery without considering easier options... and on top of that, charging you way way way more than the going rate. Sorry for being harsh, just saying it like I see it. read more