I've lived in the South bay for 7 years and it's taken me this long to find a mechanic who's honest, trustworthy, and has a genuine desire to help! My engine light was on. After being told by multiple car shops in the area that I'd need to pay $200 for a diagnostic, Herbert gave me a diagnostic for free. He saw it was an issue with my cat converter, and advised me to go to my dealer, since the part was likely still under warranty and I could get it fixed for free. This service would likely have cost upwards of $800. Herbert went out of his way to help me resolve my issue. Thanks so much!! I'll definitely be back for future car needs and am so grateful to have finally found someone I can trust! read more

These guys, and Herbert in particular, are amazing. I needed my coolants flushed and Toyota quoted me $400 but Herbert did it all no problem in an hour for $110 (plus I paid $33 for the coolant I brought him to use). He also couldn't have been more friendly or open about everything and answered every question I had about the car in general. I can't recommend MT highly enough and will definitely come back for whatever my Prius needs. read more

My experience with Master Tech guys couldn't be better. I came to them with a weird electrical problem with the top of my convertible Mustang. Many many local so-called 'electrical auto specialists` directly rejected the car, because of not being a typical repair as brakes or tires or a light... Herbert and his team kept the car couple of days, analyzed and understood the problem, and came with a solution. A logical, technical and optimal solution. Well explained and clear. And now the car is fixed. I definitely will get back to them if needed! marcos read more

Herbert is honestly the best mechanic I have ever been to. He's not only a master technician. I'm pretty sure he is a magician as well. Six months ago, the brakes on my 2001 Prius started giving out. I would press it all the way down and it would not start. It was scary as fuck. We took it to my family's known mechanic, and he said that he couldn't do anything for us. He advised us to go to the dealer and knowing them, it would cost at least $2000. I waited a while to save some money, and I found Master Tech on Yelp. My family still against going to new mechanics but I sure proved them wrong. Mind you, there are very few places that still work on the first generation Prius to do their problems. Herbert helped me out as soon as I walked in the office. He gave me a free diagnostic and at the end of the day, he told me what needed to be fixed. I needed a new brake master and a new auxiliary battery. He gave me very competitive prices for them and I could not refuse. The reason why he succeeds is because he treats everyone like family. From his employees to his customers. He is also honest. He gives you the dealer prices and shows how his services compare. I will definitely be back here for all of my auto needs. Thanks Herbert and his team! read more

Master Tech - My '01 Prius back from the dead because of Herbert. - Auto Repair Near Me - Torrance, California

I made an appointment for car maintenance and I was able to get it back within 2 hours. If you go to car dealership it will take for hours. No more car dealership from now on! read more

He's the most honest mechanic I've been too. He's all about making sure the client gets taken care off. The prices are super reasonable. I took my 2016 Prius for some repairs to the rear suspension and I was impressed with the service I received. I would definitely recommend this place to any Toyota owners. :)))) read more

So grateful to have found this shop. Herbert is an honest business man and that's a rarity in his line of work. My car broke down on PCH and it was after hours. But I took my chances and had my car towed to his shop, planning to return when it opened the next morning. He could have charged me a ton and fixed my car, but since he's worked at car dealerships in the past he knew the parts were covered in my warranty, even though I was past the 60,000 mile limit. It would have been easy money for him, but he chose to refer me elsewhere. I went to him a second time after the car dealership pointed out another "issue" they recommended I get fixed. Same thing. Herbert could have taken the business for himself, but he inspected my car, sprayed some lube on it and sent me on my way. Said to come back if the squeaking noise returned. And it hasn't since! I just can't say enough good things about this shop. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I was looking for a 5 star mechanic to change my brakes. Unlike many mechanics, he seemed to care about my business and tried to make things work for me. They had fair prices while other 5 star mechanic shops were similar to dealer prices. Would recommend this place. read more

Herbert was so incredibly helpful and efficient when I brought my car in to get it fixed. My car was not drivable so some places could not give me a quote , however, when I called Master Tech Herbert was very quick and efficient with getting back to me with an accurate quote that was half the price of what the original place I had towed my car to was quoting me for. He kept me updated on my car and was able to find used parts to help lower my cost. I have a hard time trusting most mechanics as I have encountered them trying to overcharge me on certain parts but Herbert was incredibly helpful, trustworthy and provided excellent service. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good mechanic! Thank you again!! read more

5 star service. Really appreciate going above and beyond to patiently fix the problem and easily explain options and ideal solutions.

Herbert came highly recommended to me and he delivered. He was quick, kept me in the loop on everything, and offered a great price in replacing my water hose. For reference I have 2013 Chevy Equinox and my friend has a 2019 Honda that he has serviced. read more

Excellent place to go! Very reasonable prices for parts & labor, and a honest, skilled master mechanic who will do only what is needed to fix your car. He has over 28 years experience. Herbert took care of my wife's Scion which needed a wheel bearing replacement. He's really good about educating customers on their cars and showing them the process on how he plans on fixing them. He showed us the wheel bearing, which was indeed seized, showing us also that the hub was fine and didn't also need replacing. That kept our costs down too. Brought it in early morning and despite it being very busy they finished our repair same day. Will go back here for all of our repairs going forward and recommend to everyone! read more

So grateful to have found these guys in the South Bay! I was in town visiting my parents when suddenly (yes suddenly) my brakes sounded like they were digging into the rotors. They were able to fit me in that afternoon and manage to turn and not replace the rotors. Great, reliable service, honest and reasonably priced. I'll be back when it's time to do the rear brakes! Thank you so much! Highly recommend! read more

Herbert is the man! I always try to take my Chevy Sonic to him and his crew. He is upfront and honest about everything. He is very easy to talk to and helps you with decisions about your car instead of pressuring you for stuff you don't need. Definitely recommend if you need any work done on your vehicle. read more

My 97 Honda kept stalling when going fast and slow. First mechanic I took it to in El Segundo told me he couldn't recreate the issue. In fact he said wait till it stalls then have the tow truck bring it. I did just that to have the same mechanic in El Segundo tell me once again that he couldn't recreate the issue. Finally he explained that he only had one guy working with him so he didn't have the time to drive it around long enough to recreate the problem. I wish this mechanic in El Segundo would have tole me tha first. Master Tech on the other hand took their time to figure out what the problem was. At first they replaced the distributor cap and rotor. When I took the car home it worked for about a day and then stalled again. I had to wait for a while before starting it. I was at least able to drive it back to Master Tech. When I drove it back the second time they completely replaced the entire distributor. They told me take it home for a few days and make sure it keeps working before you come back and pay. I did that. Car still works. Thank you Master Tech for taking your time to figure out the problem with my car! Thank you read more

Herbert and the rest of the staff was great! He was very straightforward with what I needed right away and things I needed to look out for in the future. Definitely found my go to spot. Will be recommending to all my friends. read more

We have been going to Herbert and his team at Master Tech for years and are so thankful to have found them! Herbert may be one of the last honest mechanics left! Just one example, is that my son's window wouldn't roll down and then his AC stopped working. He went to a mechanic and was quoted $2000 saying that he need a motor for the window and a new compressor for the AC. We got him to bring his car to Herbert and we told him what was quoted. Well, it ended up costed us ZERO dollars! There was a hidden child lock on the window and a blown fuse for the AC!(and there was a new fuse in the glovebox) This is one example of the integrity with which they run their business. We will never go anywhere else! read more

Herbert and his team are awesome. The name of the business is fitting because these guys are master automotive technicians; they know their stuff. I have an older Saturn (2001 SL2) and in the past, less experienced shops have not been able to properly determine the work needed for the issues I was experiencing. I contacted Master Tech and they responded quickly, with accurate quotes. The first visit was planned as an assessment and an oil change. Brought it in two weeks later and they fixed the bigger issues (water pump, brakes, and throttle body) Feels like a new car now! Herbert is honest about their services and what your car may or may not need. Definitely give Master Tech a try! read more

Called in the afternoon and got a next day appointment early, Herbert even showed up early to meet me since I work early. Had my diagnostic done fast and let me know how to remedy the problem. Free of charge, honest and upfront which is exactly what you need from a mechanic. I will be bringing my cars back. read more

Just want to rave about Herbert and his team for a min. I have been going to Herbert since my kids were in their car seats (7 yrs and still going strong). I have recommended him to numerous friends who have ended up sticking with him as their trusted mechanic. About a month ago my best friend brought her son's Honda Accord to him for a power window issue. They were quoted some 300 bucks from another place. Herbert ended up calling my friend saying that the power windows' lock button was on. WHAT? They were gonna get screwed by another place had they not gone to Herbert. He ended up NOT CHARGING anything, and my friend was so so grateful for his honesty. If that doesn't scream integrity I don't know what does. Pls bring your business to Master Tech you won't get screwed. read more

Herbert was so nice and extremely helpful. He was very honest, and went above and beyond. The price he quoted was fair and very affordable. I will definitely be returning for my car needs. read more

I took my car in because the oil change place said I had an issue work my fuel line. Herbert was incredibly helpful and personable. He checked my fuel line and brakes at my request. He only charged me $15 for the additive he used to test the fuel line. Very honest, fast and reliable. Doesn't charge to diagnose,v and won't fix a problem that isn't there!Can't tell you how happy I am to find an honest mechanic. Thank you Yelp users for letting me here. I won't hesitate to go back with any car issues I have in the future. read more

Herbert is the man!! Usually only visit the shop to get my routine maintenance done... Took the car in not too long ago and got my brakes serviced, Herbert was straight up and told me the rear brake shoes still had a good amount of life left. He cleaned them/adjusted them and sent me on my way.. Fast forward my car starts acting up, I call the shop and set up to drop off my car... He had a loaner car ready for me to head to work.. calls me about 2hrs later, he had already diagnosed the problem and told me what it was straight up no extras or funny business! Told him to fix it and my car was ready on my lunch break!! Price was super reasonable!! Thanks Herbert & staff!! I will be back!! read more

Master Tech - Ciro just working... - Auto Repair Near Me - Torrance, California

Just found this place on Yelp. Had my oil change here. They are very friendly. They are also helpful which poped my bumper back for free. Will keep coming back for services. read more

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Price : reasonable Service: Herbert is very helpful Results of repair: satisfied Nothing to complain about. Thank you always for fixing the scratches I get on my car.... ! read more

I went to Master Tech after reading the great reviews that said the owner was honest and an outstanding mechanic. My experience: excellent mechanic/tech, and a man of impeccable integrity. This man's mother did an excellent job of raising him to be a person of good character. If I had a son, I would have wanted him to turn out like Herbert. I have told all of my friends about the quality of the work and the quality of the person. Virginia U. read more

Highly recommend. Decided to check this place out after recently moving to SoCal from south jersey. Herbert (owner) is a true professional - knowledgeable, courteous, and honest, above all else. Diagnosed the engine issue (rattling noise) affecting my 2009 Toyota Corolla in under 2 hours, and repaired the issue within 30 minutes. Literally downgraded the cost to a VERY reasonable fee after recognizing that the issue was not as serious as initially suspected. Also notably took the time to explain the anatomy and function of pertinent car parts and repair performed, using diagrams, computer visuals, and photos taken of my car's engine. In all my years working with various mechanics in NJ, I've never experienced quite this degree of thoroughness. A true professional. Diagnosis / estimate was completely free of charge, and a one-year warranty was provided on the repair, also free of charge! Will definitely be back for any future car repair needs. Thanks ya'll! read more

I had my car towed here after it died unexpectedly. After chatting with Hebert for a bit about family, career, and life in general- I immediately trusted him and thought I had just found my new "forever mechanic". I even called my boyfriend excitedly, telling him about this new gem I found. God, I was so naive. Herbert mentioned on the phone, and in person, that he doesn't charge for diagnostics. I didn't even ask, he just volunteered that info. The next day, he calls to let me know my alternator and battery are both shot, and also that there is an unknown electrical issue that isn't allowing the car to start. He needed more time for diagnostics, which was totally fine. That was on Friday, they're closed weekends, then called me Tuesday with an update. He still didn't have firm answers but wanted to "start somewhere" by replacing the alternator, battery and fuse box for $1800 (cheapest option with used parts). If that didn't work, I'd also need a new computer. He mentioned there was a recall out on the FUSE BOX, but said the dealership wouldn't cover all of this under that recall, so it wasn't worth going to them. I didn't feel good about spending $1800 with no guarantees, so I called the dealership to see if I could at least get my fuse box replaced under them, even if that meant having to tow my car back and forth. After hearing what happened, they said it was likely the alternator that blew everything out, because as it turns out, there's a recall out on the ALTERNATOR... meaning it would ALL be covered. WHEW! Sooooo. Maybe it's not Master Tech's responsibility to know which recalls are out on what cars. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and hope they weren't trying to pull the wool over my eyes. But here's the problem I DO have. I called to let Herbert know what the dealership told me (silly me thought he'd be happy and relieved), but instead, he was really peeved and said it would be $190 for diagnostics since they spent "4 days" on it. When I mentioned it being free, he said "NOT ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS". I mean... is that not the most epic bait and switch? Tow truck arrives much earlier than expected, I hadn't yet called Herbert with payment, so they tell me my car is being held for an "outstanding balance" (insert eyeroll here). I called back to make the payment, and Herbert, still very short and abrupt, said he released my car and that I could come by in person to pay anytime. My guess is he realized how shady it was, and was ready to call it a wash without having to admit so. I told myself if they called to ask about payment again, I would; but they didn't. So I'll give them that, there's some decency there. TLDR; not as trustworthy as the 5-star reviews lead you to believe. read more

Reliable, trustworthy and professional. Master Tech is a great shop and we are fortunate to have found them. They diagnosed and repaired our vehicle efficiently and at an honest price. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. Thanks guys! read more

This guy is the man. Got my Jeep all fixed up and couldn't be happier, thanks for everything!!! Will be back soon with some other fun toy I'm sure! read more

I have a 2010 Camry that wouldn't start. I thought it was the battery, my husband thought it was the alternator. I went on Yelp and found Master Tech and picked them because of the great reviews. They are indeed all true! I had my car towed there today and within an hour Herbert (who is VERY nice and informed me he worked for Toyota for over 20 years) called to say it was indeed the battery :-). He asked if I wanted him to work on it and of course I said yes. I'll be picking it up today. I'm from the East Coast and have lived in LA for 6 years and never had any "real" car trouble until now, so I relied on Yelp to help me find a mechanic whom I could trust, and I have. Herbert will now be my new mechanic. read more

Herbert is it.....he really is. There are a ton of mechanics in the South Bay, but none that I trust more than Herbert. Here's the deal, I brought my car in because I knew I needed brakes. I called him in the morning, and he told me to drop it off during my lunch hour. I did just that. He kept it for half a day and executed a full inspection. When I picked up my car at the end of the day, he ran through all of the issues with me, and gave me a full estimate. He then told me what he would do if he was in my shoes. I took his advice and fixed my brakes. I then took the estimate home to think about what I should do. Here's the thing, Herbert could've told me that he highly recommend I fix EVERYTHING he found issue with, but he didn't. He told me "while I'd love the business, I want you to go home and think about it." I really appreciate that. Herbert answered all my questions, guaranteed the work for a year, and he supports the military. He's a great dude who knows his craft. I won't go anywhere else in the South Bay for either of our cars. Herbert is it. read more

I had the best experience ever with my car. Took care all of my needs and very friendly and helpful. Honest assessment of you needs done in a timely manner! read more

This was the best experience I have ever had with a mechanic -- hands down! I brought my 2004 Toyota Highlander in because the dealer had recommended a number of repairs that would have cost $3,700. Herbert did his own inspection for free and then explained what he thought really needed to be done and why. On top of that his prices were far better than what the dealer was offering and he was able to make the necessary repairs for under $600. Afterward he showed me the parts he replaced and talked me through repairs that may need to be made in the future but are ok for now. If you're looking for an honest mechanic to help you take care of your car at a reasonable price and help you learn more about your car in the process, Herbert is the man! read more

Just made a call and they told me they don't take charge my car brand. Still good review

First and foremost, most honest auto tech I have been to! Herbert definitely knows what he is doing! He was very specific on what was wrong with my car and found the perfect solution. Made me feel comfortable and I know as typical auto mechanics, they try to scam females but I know that wasn't the case with him. Will definitely be bringing my car to him if I run into any problems. Please go to Master Tech! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Five stars for Herbert! I know there are a couple random one star reviews, but at least give the man a call and listen to him. I had a really simple problem, broken headlight that was technically the wrong one for my car to begin with. The headlight went out when a bad storm in L.A came through back in February so I decided I'd try to get it fixed immediately. Hector's shop was close by to where i was staying so I decided to go see him and see if he could temporarily fix the issue. We talked for a bit and he basically told me that I had the wrong headlights in and that he could order appropriate ones for me and that he'd put them in for me free of charge. He's honestly a really great guy, don't let the negative reviews question his credibility. I enjoyed talking to him both times I went to see him. I appreciated him explaining what he was doing with my car and liked that he didn't just say something, he would show me. Overall, I walked away with bright working headlights that made me feel much more secure! The only thing I'd tell people is that the entrance to his shop is pretty tight on Hawthorne. Make sure you signal and give people behind you time to prepare because you may get stuck in a small line, as the lot is shared with a few other businesses and it's very small. Always look for the pink wall! That's how I know when to turn, there's a pink wall right there that will let you know. read more

My 2003 Toyota Corola finally needed some help. It was shaking and doing some strange things. I looked for help on Yelp and found Master Tech with 5-star ratings. Everyone was right, Master Tech is a great place to go. Herbert is very knowledgeable and gave a thorough evaluation of the car's problems and the quote to fix them. I accepted, dropped off the car next morning and it was finished by noon. Now no one knows when I come home, because they can't hear my car squeak and squeal. They did a fantastic job and I will have my car for years to come. Thank you Herbert. read more

Herbert, you have indeed earned a customer after my first visit. I was looking for a mechanic close to my work. I dropped off my car thinking that I might have an expensive repair to pay for afterwards. Instead of just charging me for an expensive job, Master Tech found out the likely culprit and only charged me $45 for the fix! Herbert has worked on cars for his entire life and knows quite a bit. He's also very professional and friendly. I highly recommend this shop. read more

I am so happy to have found MT, having gone to the dealership to get my car checked and getting a laundry list of "must-do's" that were never consistent visit to visit, I needed someone who was honest and thorough. Herbert walked me through what my car needed after my initial assessment and everything made sense. After dropping off my car, it was fixed much sooner than estimated (yay!) and when I returned he showed me what they fixed, and the parts that were replace. I felt reassured that work was done, and done well. I am glad to have met him, he runs a great shop and is also a genuine person. read more