Still trying to keep my wife's 2007 Pilot alive (200K+ miles). My wife was complaining about an…read moreoccasional noise she hears in the front end. I, of course, told her that I don't hear anything (wishful thinking on my part). So I take it in to Torrance Motors without an appointment and ask if they could take a quick look at it to verify it is still safe to drive, as we had a long upcoming trip in a few days. They right away put it up on the lift and verified that it was safe to drive. However, the control arm, tie rods and bushings (leaking grease) were shot. Showed me the pictures and it was a mess. This level of repair was not cheap...but it was reasonable. No more complaints from my wife...at least about the car.

Had 1.25" front leveling spacers installed along with an alignment on my RAV4. Dropped it off right…read morewhen they opened at 8:30 AM and it was ready by lunchtime. The alignment was slightly off at first, but they told me to bring it back and got it dialed in perfectly the following day. They stand behind their work and even told me to come back if anything needed to be re-torqued after the suspension settled. The results came out great. The stance looks much better with the factory rake reduced, and the ride quality still feels smooth and OEM-like. No noises, vibrations, or issues afterward. The vehicle drives straight and handles great. Professional service, quality work, and solid communication throughout the process. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a clean leveling spacer install done right.

I used to work right down the street from Japanese Auto Center (JAC) since the early 2000s, but…read moretypically take my vehicle to the dealership for service. Looking back, that was a mistake. Recently, I needed to replace the evaporator core and expansion valve for my A/C, and the dealership quoted me almost twice what JAC did. Since it was such an expensive repair, I decided to give JAC a try, and I'm so glad I did. The first thing that impressed me was the size of the shop. They have multiple service bays, not just in the main area but in another section as well. More importantly, the customer service was outstanding. Whenever I called with a question, Kevin didn't have someone else relay the information--he got on the phone himself and kept me updated every step of the way. When the replacement part they received turned out to be defective, they handled it quickly and made it right without any hassle. Another thing I really appreciated was the complimentary rides to and from my home while my car was being repaired. Maria and Mario were both incredibly kind. Maria mentioned she had recently joined JAC after working as a parts driver for another company, and she had nothing but positive things to say about the people there, which spoke volumes to me. Then, over the weekend, while driving to Orange County and finally enjoying my cold A/C, I started hearing a strange wind noise coming from my convertible top. I thought maybe a seal had come loose, but when I got home and looked under the car, I discovered my engine splash shield had torn loose and was scraping the road. I called JAS right away, and they immediately contacted the parts department, ordered the replacement, and took care of it quickly. I want to thank the entire team. From Kevin, Roger, and Dan to Maria and Mario, everyone I dealt with was professional, honest, and genuinely helpful. It's hard to find a repair shop you can trust, but I can honestly say I trust JAC. They may not give your vehicle a courtesy wash before you leave, but if you're saving $$ is it really worth it? If you're looking for a great place to have your vehicle serviced, I highly recommend giving them a try.

Overpriced and they definitely gouge you. Went in for a repair ( water pump replacement) that would…read morenormally be 700$ in other places but they charged me 1100$. Next time I will know better.

Honest, reliable, my go to Toyota service dealership with honest mechanic crew…read more Never overcharged, always straight shooting in terms of what it takes to keep my Toyota running from a former Toyota Mechanic.

Been a customer of Herbert and MasterTech for many years...Herbert goes above and beyond…read moreexpectations, always quick to respond to any issues I'm having with my vehicle, and offers a respectable price for his services. Makes it stress free when things get stressful with my truck. Thanks Guys!

The service was quick and everyone was very nice. The price was also very fair and they took care…read moreof my car.

Really nice gals at Takeda. Punctual service as well. Was a new customer but will come back for…read moresure!

Great customer service and very reasonable price. Much lower price than what the dealer wants.read more

Another Trustworthy Auto Repair Shop…read more I recently started researching some of the best auto repair shops in the South Bay Los Angeles area -- specifically Torrance, Carson, Wilmington, San Pedro, and anywhere within a reasonable distance of Harbor City. Torrance Auto Repair came up in a Reddit discussion recommending some of the better shops in the area, so I decided to give them a try. I brought my car in for an alignment and also asked Jimmy to give me an overall evaluation of the vehicle. From the beginning, he was transparent, helpful, and respectful. After completing the alignment, Jimmy explained what other work my car may need and gave me his recommendations. What I really appreciated was that there was no pressure to spend money right away. He simply let me know what to keep an eye on, encouraged me to stay in touch, and recommended following up when needed. That kind of honesty goes a long way with me. I'm always looking for trustworthy people when it comes to maintaining my car, and Jimmy gave me the confidence that I was getting straightforward advice rather than being pressured into unnecessary repairs. I'll still continue going to Pacific Auto for my tire needs, but I'm happy to have another reliable auto shop for other vehicle services. I'd rather support both businesses based on the specific needs of my car. Transparent service, no pressure, and good communication -- exactly what I want from an auto repair shop.

I'll post the before and after photos and you be the judge!…read moreThe detailing, the accurate time frame, communication!!! I was rear ended and another body shop called it totaled, but Precision saved it for me!!!!

I came to this shop to have them replace the window regulator for my Mazda 6. I bought the part…read moreonline and my intention was to simply have the new regulator installed by the folks at Precision. They quoted me $150 and I agreed. At this time there were no other window issues with my car, with the exception that my rear passenger window would not roll up 100%, it would stop at 90%. I dropped off the car and they worked on the car. Then they called me 1-2 hours later and said the window regulator was not the problem. The owner/manager said the problem was with my plastic door panel and they would not be able to fix my rear passenger window issue. I picked up my car as well as the unused part and left. About 1 hour after picking up my car, I noticed that now, I had a new issue with the front passenger side window and the rear driver side window not rolling up or down. Prior to visiting Precision, both of these windows were working, but now all of a sudden they were not working. It was clear to me that the workers at Precision did something wrong that interrupted the ability for the other windows to roll up and/or down. Needless to say, I was beyond disappointed and upset that the staff here made the problem worse. I think when they took apart the rear passenger side door to attempt to replace the window regulator for that window, the workers messed something up that negatively affected the remaining windows. Now I have to take my car to the dealer so actual professionals who know what they're doing can fix this problem. Lesson learned, I'll never take my car to this shop again. I texted the owner/manager to let him know. He suggested I bring the car back to his shop so they could the issue but like I said, it does not appear that they know what they're doing so why would I got back? I don't want them to make it worse.

I started going there out of convenience. Walking distance from home/work. Now its been over 8…read moreyears. They always do right by me and I trust them

Took my car into Shige's a couple times already this year. One repair was pretty major (replacing…read morefront struts). Every time I drove over a pothole or bump or anything, I was in pain, PAIN... my butt was crying :'( We recently took a road trip (17.5hrs driving), no more pain. Thank you Shige's!!!

Raymond and the Team were top tier! I originally wanted a set of tires that weren't in stock, but…read moreRaymond went above and beyond to help me find the perfect alternative. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and paid attention to all the little details that most places would overlook. I got quotes from other shops that were competitive, but the level of customer service here made the decision easy. The team cares about their customers, does quality work, and take pride in what they do. If you're in South Bay, and looking for honest advice and great service, i'd highly recommend Raymond and Pacific Tire!

Very efficient and reasonable prices. Dropped in for my TPMS monitor and they were able to replace…read moreit very quickly.

I was despondent after getting a quote at my Subaru dealership for fixing/replacing horn . As…read moreusual, they do a bumper to bumper and noted that I needed more crucial work, like brake pads and oil change(funny, my husband changed oil and filter two days earlier), spark plugs, etc. came to over $3,000. I took a chance and went in search of a mechanic I can take my Forester to from now on. I discovered Gardena Auto and spoke to Albert. Very knowledgeable and mature. He was so generous with his time over the phone before I even gave him my business. After taking my car there, he quickly got to it and checked off things my car would need aside from fixing the horn. He explained work cited necessary by Subaru that was not needed after he combed through the car himself and which work was needed. Patient in explaining details and the why's and why not certain claimed items needed repair. All in all, I got my car back the next day and paid a fraction of what I would have paid to fix my horn at Subaru! Albert repaired 4 areas for a less than what Subaru was charging for the one horn repair! Also, Subaru charges over 200.00 to do diagnostic in horn. Not refundable if you take elsewhere to be fixed.

This is the one Stop! Stop and read, make the call, I guarantee you will be delightfully happy to…read morehear a certified , on the spot , detect the issue and with a thoughtful response what the problem. -that meant they know what I need to fix.. okay, so whats the price, hit me with it! The owner tested the car, no charge. Gave me a payment structure, in other words they work with you. Not take from you. Being a resident of Manhattan Beach, west torrance, Gardena, and previously hawthorne, I have , like you have heard quotes that make you turn around and leave. Outrageous, what a scam you are pulling on my mom and because I live here, you charge 2x as much. No. Ill find, I did, I am passing the word, Call Gardena Auto, drive up. Let them do the auto repair , quickly may i add, with a warranty on specific work and go. Be happy... Best of the Bay Recognition, Auto Repair - Gardena Auto Repair.

Trustworthy. Good mechanics, fast and reliable. Cost median pricing. Called back when it is readyread more

Mr. Sang was recommended to me by a friend. I appreciate his honesty, kindness and skills. Highly…read morerecommend this shop for your mechanical needs. Decent pricing. Reasonable turn around. Excellent customer service! I highly recommend!