Had a great Q & A session with staff and Ed. Incredibly helpful and their knowledge shined bright. Vanagon specialists they are and I would trust any ride getting work there, especially my own. In a specialized old car world for Vanagons et al these people are gems. read more

Highly recommend, great quality work. Fast service, friendly and trust worthy. They know VW Vanagons.

They are a true quality mechanic shop. I took my 1966 VW bug about 4 years ago after it was sitting for 10 years and said, just get it running and it has ran great ever since. I also recently forgot to drop my 2014 Silverado off and they took it the next day. Another shop told me my misfire was internal and Maxed Performance found it was only a bad coil and did a compression test and the truck is running perfect now. read more

Outstanding service! So kind and helpful; trustworthy and honest; reasonably priced; 10/10 recommend!

After a collision with a rock on the freeway, my van was vibrating in a worrying way. A visit to the Honda dealer resulted in $700 bill for very little work done. On a recommendation from a friend I called Ed, owner of Maxed Performance and explained my concerns. He checked out the undercarriage of my van and found a baseball size rock wedged by the differential, which was causing the unusual vibration. The dealer never saw it! Or perhaps didn't care. I asked Ed what I owed him, and he said nothing! It is really uplifting to find honest mechanics, who do good work and charge an honest price. I am grateful, and happy to have people like Ed and Maxed Performance in our community. read more

Friendly, quick, great prices. What more can you ask for in a mechanic. Got our bus up and running after it sat at another mechanic for six months. read more

I recently purchased a 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia and it has needed a few things that I could not do on my own. Ed and Maxed Performance were amazing! They got me in and out quickly, did a great job and got me out the door for a fair price. They made some recommendations on things I should address but weren't pushy and even helped me get a part that is not available so I could do a repair myself. I am a loyal customer thanks to their great service! read more

Maxed Performance - 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia - Auto Repair Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I have brought my Westy multiple times to this location and I always get the best service. A Very trustable shop. read more

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Our family vehicle trusted advisors. A few VW's ( Vanagons, Touareg ) and Chevy Silverado have been serviced by the Maxed Performance Team for us. Highly recommend their work and knowledge they share about our vehicles required and recommended maintenance. read more

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My family has been taking our cars to this mechanic for many years now! Without fail they've provided stellar service. Ed is the kindest man and really helps the customer have the best experience possible. My car is always running well because this shop takes great care in their work on my car! I am always thankful for this Sharp, and for Ed and his team. Best mechanics in the OC in my opinion :) read more

Always can rely on Ed and his team to deliver reasonably priced services. They do all cars but work on a lot of vw and eurovans.

Recently blew up my 1985 Vanagon's transmission on a road trip leaving us stranded. Ed worked quickly to drop the tranny and send it off for a rebuild. He is detailed, patient, and prices are very fair. Obviously there are many things that could use work on a 40 year old van, and he talked us through the pros and cons of each item impartially, no salesman vibes. Great experience overall and very satisfied with the work done. read more

Woop! Fixed my old leaky heater valve. Now ready for winter driving and camping with heat! Guys were super nice and called post service to make sure I understood the install and make sure things were good! read more

Great mechanic shop, customer service is one the best I've ever experience. Ed and his crew took care of all my mechanical issues. This is a hidden jewel, I would recommend Ed's place to anyone. Thank you read more

Maxed Performance - Auto Repair Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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I was looking for a Mechanic in the HB area that knew aircooled vw motors. I am glad I found Maxed Performance. I brought my 67 vw bus in so Ed could take a look at a couple things I was having issues with. Ed is super knowledgeable on these older VWs. He was able to fix the problems and found a couple more things he fixed without even up selling or charging. Very honest guys. Family owned. Super cool and friendly people! Highly recommend Maxed Performance. Thanks Ed! read more

This is my go to for my van. After trying 3 or 4 places i found Maxed, been there 3 times. So far very good, they know vw's. Also pleasant people to deal with and affordable compared to all the other ones i tried read more

Honest, reliable, straightforward and very timely with repairs and service. Ed is the only call every time!

We have had a variety of German cars serviced by this business for over 20 years. BMW, Audi, VW and Mercedes-Benz. I recently decided to buy out my 2018 Mercedes 300C from the lease due to its overall reliable performance and safety. I took the car to Maxed Performance anticipating that it would need new brakes(exceeding 60,000 miles). Because they are honest, they shared with me that the brake linings still had 80% of brake pad remaining. No repair needed. Who else would have missed the chance to charge me for service I really did not need? Compared to the "factory" today I returned from an Appointment with Fletcher Jones M-B that they were supposed to extinguish a battery warning message from the on-board computer screen. I shared that Maxed Performance had done a diagnostic test and said that the battery was okay; three years old but did not need to be replaced for the present. Oh yes, Fletcher Jones was going to charge me $215 for this diagnostic test. From the initial call to dealing with the technical staff, I felt dishonored by FJ as a customer. I am coming back to Maxed performance for my Benz service; twice the courtesy, half the cost! read more

Took my 84 Vanagon. Ed seemed knowledgeable and was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend them for now. Good mechanics are hard to find so give these guys a try. read more

Ed was great. This is a wonderful family run business, son-in-law and father-in-law. I'd actually was looking for another mechanic, walked into the wrong suite, but glad I did. Ed was honest and actually came under estimate and was very prompt. I highly recommend this place, will go back again. A+. 5 stars. read more

Maxed Performance - Auto Repair Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Well I just looked this place up online since I know not one mechanic in the Huntington area and especially one that works on vanagons ..so I gave them a call I believe I talked to ed and he was super friendly.. I booked an appointment for next Tuesday!!! Stoked from all the reviews these guys sound awesome!! I'll let u guys no how my experience turns out but by the sound/looks of things all should be great! So I just got my westy back the fixed the problem at a super fair price and did a great job installing my new inverter and wiring system.. also my Toyota Tacoma was making some weird noises so I brought it in .. ed knew what it was right away and fixed it and it was ready to pick up within 24 hrs!! I'd recommend these guys to anyone!! I'll be a return customer for sure! read more

I was introduced to Maxed Performance by a friend of mine, and I'm glad I did. Ed, who is the owner is one of the nicest mechanics i have ever met. This is the family owned business and they treat every customer as family. I had them order a set a of tires, and they had them ready in no time! Absolutely amazing! Thank you, and i will be back. read more

I typically don't take the time to write reviews. Ed and the staff at Maxed Performance are honest, something that seems to be missing at many businesses today. I have used them for over ten years and have recommended their service to many of our friends and family, something I don't do casually. I know you won't be disappointed, honesty and integrity the old fashion way! Ron M. read more

My elderly mom went in for an oil change, and to check an oil leak and left with a $1300 bill. $800 was labor for a couple hours work. This shop had taken advantage of my several times in the past, its high time they are reported to the bbb read more

Ed has been my mechanic since 2010. I found out about this place many years ago on the VWVortex forums. The goal was to find a shop that catered to BOTH car enthusiasts and daily drivers, rather than one or the other. Frankly, I have a very low student budget when it comes to car expenses, but I still believe it's better to consistently go to a garage you trust, rather than shopping around for the lowest quote. Pricing has always been fair for what you are getting. The work is detailed and upcoming issues are always noted (if not just ask!). These guys know their stuff but are still quite down to earth for non-enthusiast. PS. A little trivia tidbit, this is a family owned business. So how did they get their name, Maxed Performance? Well, the father's name is Max and the son in law's name is Ed. Ha!! read more

First time ever sending any of my cars to a mechanic. 1962 bug told him to look it over and see what we need to make it street worthy. Towed it to his shop. Ed called me told me what was going to have to be done. He explained what was wrong and what he had to do to fix it gave me a price for everything individually. I approved the work. Called me this Friday told me it was ready to be picked up. I even picked it up on his day off!!. Drove home and all around town and everything is percent. Thank you so much Ed! From the Gutierrez Family! You have a customer for life Buddy! Also before I even took my bug to his shop. I called into the shop told him what type of issue I was having when I was working on it myself and he led me in the right direction to fix it. Unheard of. That's the way it used to be in the old days. Integrity, honesty, and amazing work ethic. read more

My family and I have been going to Ed for 10 years, it is time that I finally write a yelp review. Maxed Performance has been great to our family, they always seem to make time for us when I call them, and once we get there they treat us with respect and don't jerk us around. They have never tried to screw us over money wise, and the service is usually pretty quick. They do pretty much everything for your car or truck (including engine work, tires, tune ups, oil changes, etc.) and do it well. They aren't gonna do things incredibly cheap, but they will do the job right and won't overcharge you. I highly recommend Maxed Performance and hope that you get service as good as the service I've had. read more

If your looking for an honest business, that is competitive on pricing and provides great quality work, bring your car to Maxed Performance! I took my Audi A4 here back in 2006 on a recommendation from someone who's been taking their cars to Maxed since they opened in 1989. My Audi needed A/C repairs and other repairs and Ed's quote was below quoted costs from the dealer and other shops. More recently I've taken my Mazda CX-9 for it's 60k tune up. The dealer told me I needed my breaks done, possibly shocks and the tune up, the cost was over $1,200 with the dealer. We called Ed and took the car in the next day. Turns out my breaks are fine, I don't need shocks and the 60k tune up was around $89! I was so relieved that my breaks were ok and the car didn't need the other work. We live in Mission Viejo, so Huntington Beach isn't in our back yard but it's worth the drive for great service. I completely trust these guys; their work was great, and even below the cost that they quoted me. We will be back!! read more

Honest, dependable & affordable! I have been going to Maxed Performance since my friend referred me about 6 years ago and I will never go anywhere else for auto service! First I took my BMW there and now I take my Ford Flex. As a single mom it is so important to me that I know I'm taking my car to someone I can trust. Ed and his crew always gets the work done fast as promised! Ed can usually diagnose any issues on the spot and his prices are excellent! On top of everything else Ed and everyone at Maxed Performance are super pleasant. I hate dealing with car issues but least with Maxed I don't dread it! read more

Great car repair and maintenance at a great and affordable price! Took my 2005 Honda Civic in to get tires, fix my door locks, and fix my belts. Much recommended read more

Got the opportunity to speak to Max, so helpful and super friendly, thanks so much for your genuine help!!

Ed is very honest, he guarantees his work snd is very knowledgeable on any car. His speciality is Volkswagen westfalias. You can't beat the prices or the experiences. Highly recommended for any type of vehicle read more

We have been going to Maxed for over a decade, and although we've moved out of HB still return to Ed and his team. The staff is professional, honest, and reliable. Ed is quietly personable and knows all things mechanical. If it is not a big deal, he will say just that. His main concerns are safety and reliability of service--and he recommends only what your vehicle truly needs. Maxed is in a nice autopark area close to HB high school and Main Street Plaza. Very conveniently located. Give Ed and the crew a try! read more

After being disappointed visiting a couple 'VW' shops in my area to look over my newly purchased VW Vanagon, I drove an hour to Maxed Performance for my van to finally have a proper inspection, based on Ed's solid reputation that you see here. Aside from diagnosing and discovering every quirk my van was in need of, Ed is never rushed, always picks up the phone, and is very patient to answer several questions. A VERY refreshing aspect of a mechanic, as most make it sound like a huge pain their ass for them to talk to you on the phone for a couple minutes. Although he discovered a big flaw with my transmission, requiring it to be rebuilt (was not expecting to spend that much), I'm VERY happy and grateful he was the one to catch it and perform the work. He made the whole process quick and easy, with a very fair price and industry standard warranty. The cherry on top, was one of my coolant pipes burst, dumping out tons of coolant, while he was moving the van in his garage (he had recommended I had them changed but I declined to do it myself), and he created a temporary solution and re-filled/bled my coolant system free of charge. I've since driven to Northern California a few times, and just got back exploring the Sierra's passing through 8-10,000ft passes, with no issues. I only wished his shop was closer to me! read more

Maxed Performance - Got a Vanagon? Ed is your guy. - Auto Repair Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I have a old VW vanagon and it's very difficult to find a mechanic that will know his way around these vans. I did my research and found 3 local mechanics that I would deem worthy enough to work on my van. The only mechanic with straight up honesty and very good on the price, is Ed from maxed. After a friend and I put a new engine in, I needed it to be done right and ed made sure it was done right. He was supremely helpful on every visit and made sure the job was done correctly. Ed took the time to explain to me everything that was going on and really made it a enjoy-full experience for me. If your van is your life, Ed is the person to see. Maxed has an awesome crew that love your van and you, just give him a call and get your van on the road again. Thank you ed! I would recommend him to anyone that needs help with your VW or any performance car for that matter. They are the best! read more

These guys are true professionals and knows what they are doing. I wouldn't trust my car to anyone else. Ed will explain everything to you before doing the repairs on your vehicle. Again great bunch of guys there and will take care of you and your vehicles. read more

As you all know, most auto repair joints are stereotypically dishonest or at best inconsistent. It is tough to find someplace you can trust wholeheartedly with your gas guzzling friend. This is why I can't say enough good things about Maxed Performance. I have been a loyal customer for nearly 20 years and have taken my Jetta, Audi and now Subaru to them with the utmost confidence. The are fair, knowledgable, down to earth and just plain awesome people. They work on most makes/models and the turn around is usually quite fast. In the 20 years of servicing my vehicles, I have NEVER had an issue with something going wrong do to their work and am regularly pleased with how fair their pricing is. I now live in Long Beach and am happy to make the drive to see them. Thank you Ed, Kenny and Max for being such, honest, amazing people! read more

Maxed is the most honest and fair priced mechanic for imported cars that I have found in Huntington Beach. I started taking my BMW X5 to him as soon as the warranty ran out 3 years ago and he continues to keep my car running great at a fraction of the dealers price. read more

Super nice and honest owner. The best price in town for replacing my BMW brakes, pads and rotors. I am definitely going back for any future issues. read more

Had a great experience here when my 01 VW Eurovan lost a fan on the great American family road trip. The guys where competent, professional and fair. They are also one of a few shops that is competent when it comes to older VW's read more