Great customer service. I don't feel like the owner was trying to nickel and dime me. Very transparent, fair and very fast job! I have come here twice and will continue to return because he's very honest. He fixed my gasket. And knock sensors. Very friendly too!! Thank you so much! read more

Everything is perfect. He always does a great job . He is honest, skilled and has great prices . I never will go anywhere else . I am a long time customer over 15 yrs . I went to him when he was at Arco . I send all family and friends there .He is the absolute best read more

I believe Sam, the owner of LJ Automotive, is the best and most honest auto mechanic in the South Bay. We have been going to him for years and when friends ask where they should take their car we always refer them to LJ Automotive. We are so glad that a friend recommended him to us many years ago. Sam and his staff are wonderful people to work with! read more

I've brought 4 different cars here with various issues. Sam is a trustworthy mechanic who works hard and gives you a fair price. I wouldn't take my cars anywhere else. read more

Great service! My dad has been coming here for years and has referred myself and by boyfriend is going to see him today because he is honest and gives great service. Thank you!! read more

Returned to my car at the end of a work day and my tire pressure was low. I had a screw in my tire and the.owner filled my tire and helped me locate the issue. He overfilled it knowing I had to get home. He was generous with his time and knowledge. read more

Sam was very helpful, gave excellent service, charged a very fair price and did not try to sell unnecessary extras. He also gave a good estimate of time involved and was considerate of his customers waiting. We will go back when more work is needed on any of our cars. read more

Sam is a straight shooter. No up sell, just the facts. He has worked on my classic and my new stuff. Great service.

SMOG State Inspection was required for my tag renewal. Sam Batarseh is the owner. He has more than 30 years of automotive repair training and experience. He has 5 lifts and 1 alignment bay. Whether you need an oil change, engine tuneup, or brake service, all can be done in his shop. I was in and out within 30 minutes. His bays are clean, and his technicians were in clean uniforms. I found during my visit, a no hassle or pressure tactics type business. I found Sam to be a man of integrity. For honest estimates, quick repairs, at reasonable fees, I personally recommend Sam, and LJ Automotive Inc. Remember, Pay for what your auto requires, not a needless quota repair, at your expense. I felt safe at this business location while I waited. read more

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Two years ago, after the auto repair shop I was dealing with closed down, I found out about this store through Yelp. After that, I came here every time I had a problem with my car, and I realized that the reviews on Yelp were not wrong, so I also wanted to leave a review here. From my own experience, I think the following three are the unique strengths of this store. First, when we go to get our car repaired, what we hate the most is being told to fix something that we don't want. Sam, the owner of this place, is truly a trustworthy person in many respect. Second, they are really good at identifying problems and fixing them well. For example, a family member recently took their car to the dealer and was unable to get it fixed for two months, even after spending a lot of money on it. So I brought it here and the problem was completely resolved within a few hours. Third, I felt that the repair costs charged by this shop were always lower than expected or reasonable. Since I go often, sometimes they just provide services at no cost. I have no doubt that if you come here and do business a few times with them, you will write the same review as me. read more

Came in here for a quick tire patch in the morning. Super quick and friendly! Would come back for any other car related problems!

I had a nonfunctioning temp gauge in my 1993 Toyota MR2 instrument cluster. The owner Sam took me right-in Saturday morning after I called and his tech fixed the problem while we waited. The Toyota dealer was unable to address the problem after five hours in their facility. The LJ charge for the job was reasonable at $110. read more

Today Saturday August 31st 2024, I pulled in to L J Automitive at 24406 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA. 90505. around 9:15 AM I spoke with Sam the owner about an electrical issue I was having with my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I explained what I thought it might be to him. Sam listened and said they would look into it and it would go into the service bay shortly. I was truly surprised that they were going to not only look at the vehical, but correct the issue at hand. Especially sence I had THREE other shops tell me they couldn't work on my vehical till Tuesday, do to the Laborday weekend n Holliday on Monday Not only did Sam and his employees fix my vehical they did it in a timely manner without it costing me a arm & a leg in money. I would recommend L J Automotive if you need your car serviced and want a fair and honest mechanic whom doesn't put profit over quality of workmanship. In my honest opinion. read more

Mr. Sam and his nephew, Mr. Omar, are a pleasure to deal with. Their honesty in both their work and vehicle assessments will grant you the much needed trust you need with a mechanic. It fun to watch the interaction between Mr. Sam and Mr. Omar. At times they act like a married couple, bickering over who's going to make the coffee in the morning. read more

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The integrity and honesty of this business is second to none. I know nothing about car maintenance and in the past I have been ripped off by other mechanic shops so the relief and appreciation I have for Sam (the owner of LJ) is limitless. I always feel like they are on my side! Best place and people to look after your car, fair prices, knowledgable and all round good guys. read more

Sam is an honest and very skilled mechanic. He doesn't overcharge or tell you to fix many things but does a nice one thing at a time approach and even fixed our broken tail gate latch in a most creative way! We highly recommend him! Thank you, Sam! We have a P3500 Chevy truck. read more

Sami used to be mechanic at Smog Pros at the Arco on PV Drive North in Lomita. He branched out to open his own shop and named it after his sweet girls. He is the most honest, reasonable and amazing mechanic I have ever met. He does what needs to be done and doesn't come up with all the extras that dealerships may recommend. He does a great job and has great help in his shop. His new location is brand new and will be offering alignments and tire service soon. I am so glad I can still get quality service at his new location. I highly recommend LJJ Automotive. Good luck Sami at your new location. We will be a loyal customer read more

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Sam is an excellent mechanic who charges fair prices, only repairs what's needed, very honest and reliable! He moved to the location on Crenshaw Blvd when his leased business on Palos Verdes Dr N in Lomita at the ARCO gas station no longer met his needs and he needed to expand! read more

Price, knowledgeability, and efficiency are Sam's great qualities. Please go. Your money will not be wasted. read more

First time here and they helped me right away! No waiting. All workers were supper nice and even checked my tires! All I asked for was an oil change :) read more

Sam has saved me more than $50,000 on all of my cars in the last 15 years. You can't find a more honest person in this world, and as a mechanic, it's virtually impossible. Last week he saved me $150 to $200 on replacing both of the electric locks on my Lincoln. He usually saves us more than $500 on my wife's Mercedes tune ups. When you have your tune-ups at a foreign repair or a dealership, you always get an up-sale call after your car is there suggesting you add this service or that service, or some unnecessary maintenance that is in your best interest, the intelligent choice. If you like that call, you can intelligently keep spending your money on greedy mechanics or save some with LJ and spend it on things that may change the world for the better. His Nephew Omar is a master mechanic and works side by side with Sam. The new 1st class facility on Crenshaw has 5 or 6 bays and an alignment machine. So many things have changed in the last 10 years, but Sam still gives service with the same honesty and integrity he did 15 years ago. God Bless Sam! read more

Sami and the crew over at LJ Automotive are amazing. They are good at telling you what you need and I have never seen them try to upsell anything. He has been my go-to mechanic for several years and continues to be. I cannot say enough great words about their service and they are highly recommended. read more

Sam is the best , totally honest and reliable. The work is done professionally and correctly. He lets you know what's going on every step of the was and you are never left without answers. I've taken my vehicle and my wife's there. read more

Great service and value. Sam is a very reliable and Honest mechanic. Highly recommend