My tire blew out on the freeway. Lyons auto center doesn't do tires but they were friendly enough to send me down the road to a tire store that took care of me. Kind friendly staff read more

I pushed my moonroof control button into my dash, with the roof stuck in the open position. Harry is awesome - he fixed the problem without charging me and told me to bring it back whenever I get the chance. He quoted me a very reasonable price. It is very hard to find an honest mechanic anywhere in LA: I highly recommend Lyons Auto Center for anyone who wants an honest mechanic who charges a reasonable price for his services. read more

The people here have the most terrible attitude, and maybe no wonder....there is never anyone here! The owner was the partner in the Lyons Car Wash (adjacent) for some time, and dissolved the relationship. Or, SOMEONE dissolved the relationship. I took my car to have a SMOG Check done last year, and you have never seen so much fumbling around by the service technician. Took an hour and a half. I said I'd never even walk in there again, but was at the car wash and was looking for someone. I got such a horrible answer to my question, I thought I needed to have a FLAK jacket on. Before you even consider this awful place, go and meet the people, and decided for yourself. Sorry, but I do not believe any of the reviews here :( read more

Pull up to get my headlight bulb fixed. They insist the bumper needs to be removed to replace bulb.. Telling me it will take 1.5 hours of labor $175.00 to change. I tried to explain to them I had seen a easy tutorial on YouTube for my make and model car that didn't involve the bumper needing to be removed. Long story short I went home and finished replacing the bulb in 20 minutes myself. Other friends of mine swear up and down for this establishment but not my experience.. read more

My car broke down on the freeway and AAA recommended bringing my car here, and I couldn't be happier that I did. First things first, Harry is awesome. He is so patient, understanding and takes the time to explain and show you what went wrong. He made sure to stay in communication to let me know what needed to be done, and how much everything would cost. He "held my hand" every step of the way making sure I was able to get everything I needed to be fixed, done on time. I just could not be more thankful for Harry taking his time to figure out what needed to be done, that it was done correctly, and that I was in the loop every step of the way. read more

Abel from Lyons car wash recommended this shop for services. Since I always get great service from the car wash crew I trusted their recommendation. So happy that I did!!! Harry at Lyons Auto was super friendly and honest. I drove in needing an alignment. The first thing Harry said "are you sure you need one?" then asked a series of questions to make sure I did. WOW! He didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. How honest is that?! 30 mins later his staff was done with my car at a very inexpensive cost $69. Thanks Abel at Lyons car wash for the referral, you never disappoint us. Thanks Harry for being a honest mechanic...we'll be back! read more

Took my 95 GMC Suburban to Harry for some light engine work as well as a few recommendations from another mechanic. I was told that I needed my fan clutch changed as well as a tune up. After taking it to Lyons auto center I was told that the fan clutch was not needed and after pulling a spark plug he called and asked if I had any performance issues, I told him no and he said he didn't believe that a tune up was needed as well. He did show me that my brake pads had about 15% left and he recommended them being replaced. He did the work required and didn't try to sell me things I didn't need. He was very fast and affordable. I will be taking all my cars to Lyons auto center from now on. Oh the free car wash is a nice touch also. read more

If you want an honest and excellent mechanic, then Lyon's Automotive is the place to go. A little background...My dad is a mechanic - the best I know. He owns multiple shops in southern California. He is also the most honest mechanic I know - if your car doesn't need it, he won't do it. My dad was, and still is, focused on gaining customers for life instead of looking for a big payday. My experience with Harry has shown that he practices business the same way my father does - honesty, integrity and great work. Harry is focused on repairing your vehicle - not taking as much money from you as possible. My wife took her car into Harry's because she thought the brakes needed to be replaced due to the squealing she heard every time she applied the brakes. Harry checked them out and they still had 50% remaining - he let her know that she had plenty of brake pad left and that the only reason she needed to get them replaced was to get rid of the squeal. Harry could have easily told us that they needed to be replaced to make a quick buck, instead he didn't charge us a thing. The other nice thing about Lyon's Automotive is that they are right next door to the Lyon's Car Wash, so anytime you get any work done, they wash your car for free - can't beat that. If you are looking for an honest, hardworking and intelligent mechanic, than look no further than Lyon's Automotive. read more

So sad to write a bad review, I'm all about good reviews. But unfortunately now I have to write something negative about my experience. My oil was leaking so I brought it here since once before I had a good feeling from here. Turns out it was my oil gasket tank and needs to be replaced. They couldn't fix it because because the screws were striped, they told me someone in the past already tried to fix it. Side note I have a different car now . I have a Chevrolet sonic, hatchback, 4 door turbo 2016. Great condition. So I decided to go ahead and change out the oil gasket pan. Harry said $300, because he has to take everything out and then put it back together. I said completely okay. I left it there for 2 hrs. He called me to come get it. I picked it up and the car was running already and waiting for me. From there Santa Clarita drove it straight to Glendale to pick up a Friend from work. I parked on the street and waiting 15 minutes for my friend to come out. When I tried to start my car it wouldn't start what so ever , tried over and over. I was so blessed that an uber driver was taking a break and was parked behind me he offered me a jump. After that my check engine light came on for the first time ever . I called Harry back and explained what happened he was clearly annoyed and said it wasn't him but bring in the next day to look at it. That same day after the jump several times through that day my car would stop turning on. I was beyond upset because it all goes to that whole "I bring my car in to get 1 thing fix and leave with a new problem" so I bring it back to Harry the next day. He looks at it briefly, he doesn't give me an answer, can't tell me why the check engine light came on, and on TOP OF ALL THAT HE WOULDN'T EVEN DO A COURTESY DIAGNOSTIC CHECK!!! He wanted me to pay $100 for that, I asked several times to please do it as a courtesy he refused. He said it could be that I need a new battery. He even said "anybody can leave my shop and call me back and say my light went out ,you know what I mean?" I was like are you serious right now this is your response. I was utterly shocked. He clearly didn't care also I know it wasn't harry that worked on my car because he had to ask the other worker, and they were going back in forth in a different language which my friend that I brought understood. He made a mistake and didn't want to own up to it and at least tell me what was wrong with it so I can go somewhere else. Then he did this shady quick thing, he plugged in this thing and all my lights on the dash came on and i was like what are you doing!? Then he plugged it back in again and all the lights went away including the check engine light. He couldn't even explain why or what he did. I was so upset I left...somewhat thinking maybe the problem is fixed. Nope 5 minutes later when driving the check engine light came on again . I went straight to O'rileys and got a new battery. Car would start fine now but check engine light was still on and now when I pump gas my car won't start. So I was going to a new mechanic a good one in Pasadena!!! I actually never got any work previously done qith Harry before but because of Harry's honestly I came back 2 years later . Now I just think he just didn't want to waste his time fixing a piece of crap not worth his time( my old Saturn) . Please don't come here . I can't imagine if it was a more serious issue. All he had to do is own up to his mistake and if he didn't want to do that he should of at least did a courtesy DIAGNOSTIC and say listen It's not from us but I'll try to tell you what's wrong with it. Hope this all helps and good luck. I don't want this to happen to anyone else . read more

Do NOT recommend!! TLTR: Picked up my vehicle with more problems that it arrived with. Brought in a Honda with under 28k miles to inspect a sound it was making. The car was at their shop for 2-days until Harry called to tell me that we needed to take it on a test drive to make sure we are talking about the same noise (there's only one sound it was making). I show up and get told to take it for a test drive. So I did and notice it is not driving properly. The car drove smooth before bring it to this shop but now it's very bumpy after, almost not drivable. I come back to the shop and tell him there is something very wrong with the car not riding smoothly. He essentially calls me a liar and says that I don't know what the car originally drove like. Then tells me that it is possible the weather made the struts go bad over the 2-days it was there. He follows up with that he can diagnose the problem for $100 per HOUR. Mind you a problem that didn't exist before bring it into his shop. So moral of this story is not only did the original problem not get solved but now I also have another added problem to solve on the vehicle that happened while in their care. Won't be coming back to this establishment anymore. EDIT: I would like to add that Harry took it for a test drive and failed to mention to me that there was an issue with the car bouncing up and down. It wasn't until I came back and said something for him to tell me that he felt the bumpy ride during the test drive. You'd think a mechanic would let you know immediately if there was something wrong with your vehicle. read more

I just write reviews when the service and value is garbage and this place is one of them..The owner his not really friendly I took my car for over $1000 of repairs. I budged in for all the repairs he stated I needed. Also, I got charge just for a check up on top of that. Then I tell him to check several components of the car, I tell him the dealer told me to check the transmission fluid.. it needs to be changed... then later he saids no this doesnt need maintenance but then later said oh yeah it does?!?! Like what? I also told him to check my A/C he said the gas was full and no repairs needed to be done (surprisingly he didnt want to charge me a large amount to "fake" fix my A/C.. Long story short he charged me over $1000 for everything a month later check engine light turns on and I ask him if he could check it as a courtesy maybe had to do something with some of his "repairs" wants to charge additional $160 just to hook it up to the machine to see the error code.. When I called out his scam his like oh yeah I can do that for free but to fully check you have to pay that.. Then I go to another mechanic didnt charge and also the A/C was super low on gas this guys is SCAM please stay away. To top it off his not friendly and wants to nickel and dime you for every penny you have. Stingy man stay away and aware. read more

We had a little incident on the 5 during a road trip, and luckily Lyons Auto Center was open and could do a safety check on our vehicle immediately. Very friendly and fast service, thanks guys! read more

once again Robert and his crew outdid themselves! Changed my breaks, belt and oils change in a fast and timely manner At an affordable price! Will keep coming back For sure. Will highly recommend to all our friends and family! read more

They didn't seem to care one way or another I suffered a breakdown while on a road trip at 3am and needed to have my differential filled with fluid. This is a very simple job but no one is open at 3am. We limped into Santa Clarita, found this place and waited until they opened. Out of courtesy I didn't even jump on them when they drove up - I waited until the actual OPEN hour and then went to the office and waited at the counter. When he came to see me I explained that all I needed was to put the care on a lift and add fluid to the differential. He told me it would take an hour. I looked around and saw no other customers and two empty bays and I said "We've been on a road trip for four hours and we're stranded here" and he actually replied "I have cars from out of state that have been here for 3 days." and then he went to sit down and check his email. I waited 8 more minutes while he completely ignored my existence - didn't even bring me a work order to fill out - until I finally just left and found another shop. This is a place that CLEARLY knows when they have you over a barrel and don't have to be helpful or considerate. read more

Wish I could leave more than 5 stars! Driving down from Northern California, stopped to go to the bathroom and head back out to finish our drive. All the sudden fluid hits my windshield! Pull over and my radiator was leaking and let me say Harry @ Lyons was so helpful we were back on the road in 2 1/2 hours later! Lucky to get the part he said! I said I was lucky to find this gem auto center! read more

I've been bringing my car here for a couple of years and I'm continually impressed by how friendly, reliable, and honest this business is. On more than one occasion, I brought my car in thinking I needed more extensive repairs than were actually needed. Both times, Harry called me to let me know that the job could be completed for much less than I was anticipating. I am so appreciative and trust these guys implicitly. I highly recommend Lyons Auto Center! read more

Massive integrity! My Ford F350 pickup was towed in from the side of the freeway when I thought I blew a transmission while towing a 6x12 U-Haul trailer across the Grapevine. As it turned out the turbo charger blow a clamp that holds the air intake in place. The vacuum leak caused a bunch of safety switches to engage and throw the pickup into a false neutral to self protect. These guys could have burned me for a $5000 transmission and I never would have been the wiser. But instead he took the high road and spoke only the truth. I was charged only for the inspection (very appropriate) and for a hose clamp. Now he didn't have that specific, specialized clamp in stock, but he installed the heaviest duty regular hose clamp he could find and got me back on the road in under an hour. I drove the rig (GENTLY) all the way to Sacramento with this work-around fix working very successfully. Oh! he even had one of his crew help me reconnect the trailer to my truck. I was treated with the highest integrity and understanding friendliness. I HIGHLY recommend Lyon's Auto Center for any local or emergency repairs. Thank You. read more

i've had many cars smogged here. I've found them to be honest and fair.

I have been going to Harry for about 8 years and he is the most honest mechanic I have ever meet. I am not an expert on car repair but I do know a decent amount and Harry is always willing to give tips over the phone if I run into any issues. If I can't do the job myself I go to Harry and he does not try to sell you what you don't need. Every job I have ever taken to Harry was done right the first time and have never had to go back for a job he did. He does it right the first time and has a great team ag his shop. I will only go to him as long as his shop is around. read more

On a road trip from the Bay Area to LA our car broke down in Valencia and was towed by AAA to Lyons Auto Center -- which is AAA approved. Harry was terrific. He really worked at figuring out the problem and when the car miraculously started again and he felt that he hadn't found the root of the problem, he refused to charge us anything. When did that last happen to you? A very honest mechanic. The shop and waiting room were clean and comfortable and he kept us informed. If we lived closer we'd go there with all our auto repair/maintenance needs. Highly recommend. read more

I had my BMW towed here after it stalled out and wouldn't start, they figured out what the problem was quickly, and it ended up being way less expensive to fix then I thought it was gonna be. They had it fixed by the next day and it's been driving better than ever. I'm very happy with the work they did on my car! read more

If you are looking for an honest mechanic with honest prices, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! Harry, the mechanic, was so helpful. BMW tried telling me I needed to replace 3 actuators and that the cost would be $1200. I took my car into Harry after and he gave me an accurate diagnosis of the problem, which ended up being a single bad fuse! The replacement and the diagnosis only took 45 minutes, and only cost $35! 5 stars for Harry and the rest of Lyon's Automotive for being honest and awesome and saving me over $1,000 dollars! read more

Great honest people. Harry you are the best! Best prices, best jobs done. Definitely a 5.

These guys are VERY honest...I had car trouble on a Saturday AAA towed my Lincoln to this shop. It had to have a new Intake manifold...Big job! Robert had it finished the same day! I HIGHLY recomend this shop...and thats alot as I have been an ASE master tech for many years from out of the area read more

Harry is a Saint. I called Lyons Auto because my key would no longer turn in the ignition and I wanted to have it serviced. Harry gave me advice over the phone as to somethings I could try at home first to fix the problem and wah-la it worked! It cost me like $7 dollars to fix my key problem and Harry could have taken major advantage of me with some crazy repair. If anything ever goes wrong with my car i will 100% go see Harry at Lyons Auto. read more

This place is the best! I had my car towed here after it had some engine trouble, and they fixed everything right up the same day. The staff I spoke with was extremely kind and knowledgeable--they even showed me the parts that were broken & explained what had gone wrong in the engine. All in all, I couldn't be happier with the experience here. I'm definitely coming back anytime I have auto troubles in the future! read more

Been coming here for years! They always do a great job! Sign up for their discount coupons.

By far the best mechanic shop I have ever been to, the techs here are extremely knowledgeable and honest, I will be back for more!!!!!!

I cannot say enough good things about this shop. They have been very helpful when others have screwed up. They are honest and really know what they are doing. I have always done most of my own repairs, but time and space limit my ability to do that now, but I do know how things work and mostly, what it takes to fix a problem.Harry has never tried to sell me something I don't need. I have been burned by another shop and will only trust Harry from now on.They have always been able to take care of a problem in a timely manner and never left me stranded like the last shop I used. Honesty is so very hard to find these days. Thanks guys! read more

What a Professional & friendly place to take your car for repair. They explained the rrpair thoroughly, and even showed me the broken part(thats a HUGE plus). They were honest and fair and all around a good auto repair shop. I wont take my car anyplace else. read more

Great service. These guys are honest and only charge you for things that needed to be fixed. They won't price gouge. These are my go to guys here in Santa Clarita. My other mechanic who is just as honest is in my good old neighborhood of Eagle Rock. read more

Harry and his team are the best. They've taken care of my car as well as my parents cars since they opened. He will tell you exactly what's wrong and won't try and scam you out of additional/unnecessary parts or labor like other auto shops do. I recommend all my friends here when they're looking for a good, reliable auto shop. *two enthusiastic thumbs up!* read more

I called and Harry picked up. He told me to bring the car in. He did the smog for me. Excellent customer service I will be back again.

My car started overheating on a family trip, so we called around and were referred to Lyons. We stopped by and Harry started working on our car asap, and let us wait in the lobby with our dog. We didnt get the car fixed there because we would have to wait for parts to ship, but they spent over an hour checking it out and didnt charge a cent! Thanks Harry! read more

If I could, I would give this place ZERO stars. I brought my Nissan Altima here to have them fix a simple burning oil issue. Numerous trips back and forth, a rebuilt engine, and THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS later, they could only tell me that they have no idea what the problem could be. This mechanic will get as much money out of you as he can and leave you hanging. They are completely careless here and do not help like a mechanic should. They could not even refer me to a mechanic that could fix the simple issue I was having. BEWARE DO NOT DO BUSINESS HERE!! read more

I said I'd be coming back here if I needed more work done on my car, and today I needed more work done on my car, so I came back here. Car wouldn't start, so I had it towed in. The car was dropped off at the shop around 2pm, Harry said he would need to check it out for a bit and that he would call me when he knew what was wrong. He called me back around 3:00, told me I needed a new starter and gave me the price. Then he called me again at 4:00 to let me know the car was ready to pick up. Two hours from drop off to pick up? Yes please. read more

Always start the conversation with how much he will charge me for labor before he inspects anything and before he knows whether he could fix it. It feels bad when he opens everything to find that he cannot fix it. When I ask him to put everything back, he charged me AGAIN for the labor. I wouldn't recommend this place because they are thinking about making money first instead of trying to help. read more

This is simply the BEST auto repair shop in SCV! After moving here two years ago, I looked around, checked-out a few places that 'friends' had recommended, and finally went to AAA to see who THEY recommended. One of the most Highly recommended by them was Harry's place (Lyons Auto) so I went there. Harry treated me with the utmost courtesy, showed me around the shop *(VERY CLEAN AND ORGANIZED !!!) and ultimately gave me a GREAT price for what I needed. Since then I've gone back whenever I need Auto care, and I am always pleased! I've referred Lyons Auto to many friends who had bad experiences with Mechanics, and they've all switched to Harry over at Lyons Auto. I can't speak highly enough of these courteous and conscientious Mechanics. read more

I got in an accident this morning and was referred to this company by AAA for towing services. The guys are extremely friendly and caring about their customers. I am so lucky and grateful for the help that I received. I would recommend their service to anyone. I am so impressed with their responsiveness and honesty. I would give them 10 stars if I could!!! read more

Let me tell you... Every mechanic out there are blood suckers. I needed to back out a screw...Firestone wanted $450 for 4 HOURS OF LABOR! Then my girlfriend recommended Lyons auto center....and wow, just wow. Harry is effing amazing... He backed out the screw for $68. I'm telling all my friends about this place, you should too read more