I started going to MAT for my 1967 Porsche and now I bring all my cars and my family's cars to John. He is honest and he knows what he is doing. He is able to fix the problem without finding 10 other "issues". Having a mechanic you can believe in a rare these days. read more

John is a very helpful person. He did my alternator and replaced it within 2 hours. He honored the warranty and he has excellent service. I highly recomend modern auto to everyone who need thier car fixed at this place. God Bless you guys ! read more

Great and fast service, dropped off my car for an oil change and picked it up same day.

John is by the most honest shop owner out there period there is nothing that shop can't repair His team and shop are spotless read more

Master Auto Tech is true to its name! I had issues with an oil leak and more with my wife's 2015 Audi A3 convertible. I brought it into the Audi dealership and they gave me such a high price, that I had a hard time believing it. I chatted about this with an associate of mine who pointed me to Master Auto Tech in Pasadena. The owner John looked at my car.... He explained what the issue could be and put me at ease. They did a deep dive into the car and a couple of days later told me the car was ready. I showed and John explained in detail the problems they found, and the work involved (they even took care of other issues found). The pricing was fair and still less than the dealership. It is great to find a place that cares not only about the car but the customer as well (you're not a number there). I can't recommend John and Master Auto Tech enough. They earned my trust and my business! read more

Although I'm a repeat customer, I always appreciate the polite, attentive and professional service. Starting from the office attendant, Hamek (I can never pronounce her name correctly) is an excellent listener regarding my auto service request. Most importantly, the repairs are done without me needing to return for warranty work and the rates are very reasonable. Keep up the good work guys! read more

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I can't begin to say enough how grateful I am to have John as my go to mechanic for my MINI countrymen. I've been going to him for years now. He's always been super patient, honest, genuine, and skilled in his trade. He treats each car as if it's his own. I always know I'm going to get the utmost care with him at a fair price. You don't find many mechanics like him these days. Would highly recommend him for his auto service/repair. It's rare to find a mechanic with integrity! read more

John is THE man, whether you bring him a Porsche, or a 20 year old mustang you can tell he treats every car like a passion project and sees it through to the end. He ensures everything is done properly and up to highest standard possible. From one car enthusiast to another he tells it how it is and I've never once had a reason to doubt the man or his work. He's a busy man but always makes time to schedule a visit when I have any concerns. I've come here for steering work, an engine swap, exhaust work, clutch work, maintenance and plenty more on my aging fords, and I'll keep coming back as he is a very kind, knowledgeable and trustworthy mechanic. This man and his crew know their stuff. His rates are very reasonable and very competitive. Given his attention to detail and determination to see a job through correctly, it's easily the best value around for auto shops in the area and beyond. His lovely family and colleagues are always very kind and helpful when I stop by for inquiries and service. While I don't look forward to the issues that come naturally come with older vehicles, I do look forward to coming here, seeing what masterpieces he is working on and having only the best of the best work on my car. After being a customer at several shops prior to finding Modern Auto Technology, I no longer want my car serviced by anyone else but the best. 11/10 rating all around. read more

I've known Matt for 18 yrs and handling auto body issues is his specialty.. He's timely with getting the repairs done with professionalism.. And if you have a high end vehicle/exotic sports car, this is the guy you want to deal with.. I've seen repetitive customers walking away happy because of comfortable pricing, and high quality of work... read more

One day, while leaning into my engine compartment with John, he explained what was wrong as he fixed it. It was a pleasant experience to have a mechanic talk to me and not act as if I was an idiot. He also listened to my engine run and told me good things and bad things. It was a very fruitful experience. I have since gone back again and again, for his honest work and having the sense that the mechanic actually cares. Prices are reasonable, and timing is great too. But always call ahead and make an appointment because sometimes he gets backed up. read more

John at MAT is not only an honest mechanic he's also a genuinely good person. My car had some random electrical issues. John did a code read diagnosis and electronic reset for free. When that didn't work, he did not try to sell me an overpriced fix and instead recommended some inexpensive options to try. When I needed more help to fix the issues he did the work fast and low cost. His solutions were all pragmatic and explained well. One day I was at the shop and John and the other mechanic went out of their way to help a neighbor in distress. It was a demonstration of common decency and care that's often not so common anymore. I'll be a customer of theirs whenever my car needs work. read more

I've used to go there years ago, and was never disappointed. Recently they've took me in on an emergency, despite the amount of work they already had, and took care of my car fast without charging me an arm and a leg. The office has also followed up on an email, really professional. I really appreciate John and the team. read more

The shop is one of the most trustworthy places I have ever been to in my life. John is a great guy, down to earth and will tell you exactly what he thinks the situation is with your car. He breaks it down by honest labor and part price that is comparable to any OEM part you get on your own. I have known him for 30 years and he has worked on every car I have had. read more

I am new to writing any reviews on any format... I rarely have patience when writing though my conscience is catching up to me... This business and especially John Berbarian, the co-owner, deserves my mention and positive review. As of a couple years, this shop services my 91' Porsche 964 C2 and 02' Boxster S. Modern Auto Tech is owned and operated by car fanatic brothers Art and John Berbarian. They repair cars from all popular makes. * They have also repaired and restored many early 911s, including their own. A couple years ago, I first brought my recently purchased O2' Boxster S... It had a few niggling noises in the front chassis and issues with suspension. John took the time to go driving with me on various nearby roads to hear and notice what I was going on about, then took a deep dive using all sorts of sensors to go into the chassis to figure out where the creaking noises were coming from... he ended up torquing down pretty much every nut and bolt in sight from within the frunk and underneath the dashboard and front suspension. He also addressed all the suspension issues and only replaced the parts that needed replacing, using only oem parts, showing me exactly what was the issue with detailed explanations, everything accomplished in reasonable time. Since then, the only other repairs for this has been a faulty trunk release actuator, front brake rotor/pad, coolant fluid replacement and an oil change. All his product recommendations are of high-quality and correct to the make and model. If there's anything else that may be on the horizon, he will let me know, but does not do work that is not necessary until it is necessary. Regarding my 964, He repaired the air-conditioning system that another shop previously charged me an arm and leg for and didn't really know what they were doing ( that's another story) Now it blows cold and well in various modes.. happy in the summer! He explained how and why it wasn't working in the past and along with why it works well now. I love that. In another instance, my 964 was experiencing an intermittent misfiring issue on a rainy night... though it never was occurring during dry weather... I brought the car in and right away he located the OBD 1 oxygen sensor wire that was melted through because a previous mechanic, from another shop didn't measure the cable properly, exposing the wire to closely to other hot exhaust plumbing, making it to melt and causing an intermittent misfire when moisture would hit it. Simply replaced the OBD one sensor instead of haphazardly, guessing, and making me replace a particular relay as the previous shop had in the past... Hope that makes sense. He also takes care of any extra details that he knows I would appreciate or that my OCD nature asks for... All his work always comes with an estimate that is accurate and fair. It also doesn't hurt that his wife Jackie and daughter (sorry I forgot her name) are professional and gracious with my requests and taking down notes that are promptly relayed to John. In the end, John always goes out of his way to make sure I am satisfied and pleased. I can always count on him. If I'm not mistaken, John has over 30+ years of experience, and it shows. Long live well John and his family. Now you see why I don't leave comments read more

My family and I have taken our cars to john for years. He always does an amazing job and doesn't charge a fortune. He has worked on my mom's car, my daughter's car, and several of my cars not to mention my friends' cars. John is an honest and great mechanic he doesn't try to fix things that aren't broken or overcharge you. I can always depend on John to take good care of my car I will be taking her in for her tune-up next week. ten out of ten totally recommend Modern Auto Technology. Ask for John. read more

John was an absolute great help. I have a 1966 Datsun Roadster Fairlady 1600 that after I installed rebuilt carbs, didn't want to start. John was very knowledgeable and after a few minutes got my Datsun back up and running again. I high recommend this shop and John. read more

I bring my 2017 Porsche to John for service all the time. The service is great and quick. John explains what was done to my car every time. He is friendly and I trust that he is using quality parts for my car. read more

John and his talented crew just completed a significant mechanical overhaul of my 1950 Cadillac. From the initial diagnostic work to the completed job, all the work was efficient, professional and reasonably priced. I could not be more pleased, and highly recommend Modern Auto Tech. read more

Paid too much for water pump replacement dealership price was $750. Thought I would take it to this place and was charged $1100 won't be going back! read more

I have been coming to MAT since 1995 .... I have never gone anywhere else since then - When they fix it, it is fixed, no re-do's no issues..... Thier knowledge is vast and kinda crazy how they just "know" before they look .... They have worked on all my cars from 911's to Mercedes - They only send me away in a car that is perfect. They are full of intergrity and are upstanding, no gauging, just the facts - I send all my friends to them and they travel from Northern CA and AZ just to have John or Art work on thier cars~ I have never met any other mechanic's like them - they are AMAZING! read more

Hi John, I'm not sure if you are trying to protect your reputation or your ego. My partner (Alexis P___) and I were definitely customers of your business and extremely dissatisfied. My name, Conner W____ was on the Discover card given to you multiple times for my Volkswagen Passat. I'm saddened but not surprised by your response to discredit my review of your business. Instead, I would hope that you'd take my critique and improve your business. I sincerely hope you do so, although, I will never be coming back. Attached is an invoice for just one of our many visits and payments. It shows the AC/Heater being fixed when it had not been solved. When received, all the lights in the car were not working as well as continual problems with braking. Many of these problems were never fixed and or worsened. I would also like to point out that we were concerned about a rattling under the car because of the suspension. We reached out multiple times to have it inspected yet continued to be ignored by you or was told you would make time for it soon. We never were able to make an appointment and luckily found a place that did it all for us perfectly and cost-efficiently. read more

Modern Auto Technology - Invoice for VW Passat, showing the AC/Heater being fixed when they had in fact not been fixed. - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

John has been taking care of my and my families cars for over 30 years. His honesty, kindness, and integrity are unparalleled. He has been so fair and knowledgeable and there has never been an occasion where he turned us away even for small fixes. I'll never forget when my Hyundai Sonata engine completely blew and within a week he fixed all of it up and made sure it was in tip top shape. My husband uses him for maintenance for his collectible car and frequently reaches out to ask John for his opinion since he's so well educated in such a wide range of cars. MAT has felt like family for so many years and we are so grateful for his support. read more

John is the MAN. I'm not gonna sit here and type out everything he's helped me out with cause that would be absurd, but he is a genuine, transparent and badass mechanic. Happy to have him just down the street from me. He's saved me, my 2000 Corolla, and even my R6 many times. Can't recommend his spot enough read more

amazing were completely reliable and was all taken care of in a timely manner. We definitely recommend to a friend.!

These guys are the best! They have saved me thousands of $$$$ over the years. My Mercedes needed a Trans, Ferrari head job, Porsche engine was rebuilt, Lexus required Timing belt and air conditioning service, Range Rover needed an electronic control unit. They can perform simple oil changes to complicated engine rebuilds. I trust these guys. Art was master factory trained with Porsche, they are ASE Certified technicians capable to work on and restore almost any car around. They work within my budget and gets me going all the time in Pasadena. I would highly recommend these guys for any auto repair. John can fix any car with whatever problem there is. They have the scanners, tools and resources for all repairs. They also do some Auto Body repair too. read more

Took my 1985 Audi urquattro for hot start issue. These guys know what they are doing. Fixed it same day and the car never drove better. Def one of the most knowledgeable shops Ive dealt with! read more

John is a very honest mechanic. He has given his best in finding out problems in the cars I have taken to him to date. I will not take them anywhere else given that we live in a jungle of mechanics that claim they know cars but don't know anything. This man has a track record and just look at all the reviews guys! What else to say. Keep it up John! Thank you for all you do. read more

It's rare that a company leaves such a strong positive impression that I *want* to dig up my long-lost login info in order to leave a review. But I found Modern Auto Tech and the owner, John, because of glowing online reviews and want to assure others that all stars are 100% deserved. Highlights: I called yesterday afternoon, sounding as worried as I felt and unknowledgeable as I am about a clicking noise under the hood of my car. I also mentioned that I've had a hard time getting an appt anywhere because of backlog from the pandemic. John fit me in this morning, did an inspection with his team while I waited, gave really candid and helpful advice about what was worth addressing (not only did he not upsell -- he talked me out of spending money on unnecessary body work!), and completed all of the repairs by the end of the day. As someone who knows relatively little about cars and has to rely on experts, it is such a relief to find a place and people as honest, efficient, and competent as MAT, John, and team. I highly recommend! read more

The best and most honest mechanic in the Los Angeles area and beyond hands down who never over charges and works with your financial situation. My car is now over 18 years old and John has maintained the engine and running condition like a champ! He is an asset to any city and surely deserves praise! Thanks John for being a stand up guy and kick ass mechanic! read more

Great guys, they reset my service light and was quick and pleasant. Next time I might even do a oil change there instead of doing it myself

I just picked up a 99 Porsche 996 and had them replace the motor mounts. They were super honest and gave me such a great price. Will be returning for sure. read more

My 2002 Jaguar VDP got severe indentation on the front bumper and scratch in the rear bumper. After some research online, I decided to try Modern Auto Technology. The result is more than satisfying. The front and rear bumper look brand new and the price they charge is very competitive. The store owner John has more than three decades of experience which makes him absolutely trustworthy and professional. I consider his work beyond simple repair or restoration, but some masterpiece art work. I will definitely bring my car to his place any time I need it fixed. Just like what John said to me when I first came to his place:" you don't need to worry about it!", I highly recommend this place which offers me certainty and assurance. read more

Finding a mechanic is one of the most difficult things in life. I stumbled upon MAT when I used to live nearby & I couldn't be happier that I did. John is amazing and extremely trustworthy. Each time I've been, he's saved me several hundred dollars off what the dealer quoted (which I use as a ceiling) & he's just an all around nice guy. Service is quick - I've never had to leave my car for more than 8 hours and he can usually get you in within a few days of calling. He also breaks down cost on a invoice so you can see exactly what each line item is costing you. Can't say enough good things about this place & would recommend to anyone! read more

John saved me perhaps close to $2500 on a front and back brake job and that was just my savings on the labor. I had already purchased the necessary parts for my vehicle for the brake job, including such items as the pads, rotors and the brake wear sensors for my car: a 2013 Bentley Continental GT that I have owned for the past 5 years. I have also taken my 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo to John because he is knowledgeable about Porsches and other exotics also. John also told me, when I mentioned that I shop diagnosed a bad water pump on my 911, that I didn't need a new water pump for that car becasue it might just have been normal water seepage as is common on certain Porsches! He was correct in his diagnosis because I haven't seen a drop of coolant coming from the water pump... The other mechanic, an Independent Porsche shop in Southern California, which I choose not to mention the name of, was just out to make some easy money I assume, because they told me that I needed a new water pump for my Porsche, with only 24K miles on the odometer. I was smart to not trust the other shop and wanted to see what John would tell me about their claim... Do not hesitate to bring your German, Italian (or English car for that matter) to John for repairs or maintanance work! I am certain he will save to a ton of money and get the job done right the first time. That's a rare combination these days in the automotive world: honesty and competence. read more

Art and John were super nice. Great service. They fix problems that the dealer could not. Very happy with there work and recommend them to my closest friends. read more

Modern Auto Technology - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

After a long battle with a car wash over fixing the knocked off hood ornament on my Mercedes, I was referred to Modern Auto Tech in Pasadena. The car wash told me they would replace the star and paint the scratches on the hood, but they preferred that I take it to one of their two shops either in Canoga Park or San Clemente. I told the car wash folks it made no sense to drive my car 55 miles to paint the hood when I could walk around the corner and get it done locally. After a few months of battling back and forth, they finally suggested I take it to Modern Auto Tech in Pasadena. It seemed reasonable. Not too far from my house in Los Feliz and surely if they were paying for the repair, I, in good faith, would work with them. Their lot is exactly as described in an earlier review, a museum of beautiful cars in various states of repair. A classic Ford truck, several Porsches, a Mercedes or two, a throaty Ferrari on a rack and other pieces of cars around make the perfect setting for a Discovery channel show. John introduced himself and looked at the car and assured me that they would do an excellent job on the hood damage. They have a paint bay and all the trimmings to accompany their full service repair facility. I was having some brake shudder completely unrelated and asked John if, while he was doing the hood, he could put on new rotors and pads. I would supply the parts and he gave me a fair and reasonable price for the labor. As I waited for the brake parts to arrive, driving to breakfast the next morning, I heard a momentous thud from the back left section of the car. The rear window regulator broke and we were driving with a permanently open back window. Another call to the parts store replaced the window regulator so with a box of parts and few days to spare, I drove up to Modern and turned over the keys. I told John I was in no rush, to please take his time and he promised me he would get to it as soon as he could. In less than three days, John and his crew painted and sanded and clear coated the hood, replacing the Mercedes Star and holder. I had a few dings around the car and they color sanded what they could. The e320 Mercedes I have has headlights that fog and dull over time and John and his boys sanded and clear coated those. They installed the pads and rotors, replaced the serpentine belt, and fixed a bulb in the trunk that was blinking intermittently. Oh -- and I needed a new battery too. The work was all OUTSTANDING! I would recommend John and his company to anyone who wants quality car repair and stellar customer service. The price was extremely fair -- I can't believe cars aren't lined up around the block to get in to see them. This is one of those places that is such a tremendous discovery I hate for anybody but my close friends to know. But the truth is their workmanship and passion for what they do is so fantastic everyone who has a car they love and want running should take it to John, period. Thank you John. You are my new mechanic, indeed. read more

Definitely the best Mechanic I have found in Southern California. I brought my 2006 Ford Mustang here with a broken timing chain cassette. Not only were they able to get me a free diagnosis within minutes, they were able to restore the engine from horrible condition at half the cost. The engine sounds as good as when I first got the car 7 years ago and I could not ask for a better experience at the mechanic. read more

I have been a loyal customer to MAT and John for 21 years. I was referred by my mother's co-worker who had been a customer for some time prior to that. John has always been great and so has his staff. Always fixing my car quickly and often repairing little bits here and there at no charge and even one time did a clutch job when he knew I was broke. He only charged me for parts. He is truly an amazing guy. For the last few years, I have had custom cars that I built and new cars with free maintenance so I haven't seen John much lately but I called in today and as always, John remembered me and as always, asked about my mom and how is she doing. Always a pleasure John and looking forward to seeing you this Thursday. I'm sure you will get my old car back on the road. Joe read more

5 stars, as good as it gets (except for the hours) This place is truly a gem in the rough, a mechanic whose whole sense of being is helping people and he does this remarkably well. I've taken my car to other places, many which I would recommend, but this place is the best I've been to, has an honest owner that has real pride in his work, cares about his reputation over making a dollar, and that finds the problems and charges you only what is necessary to get the auto running safely. I've asked him to fix issues that i knew were upcoming but not "ripe" yet and he twice respectfully declined the business until the car was ready to be repaired. I found this place by sorting through Yelp reviews, cutting through the chaff, there were so many 5 star reviews over many years I had to see for myself and am glad that I did. read more

Love this place for reliable stress free repairs. My go to place. Always treated with respect and the price for the quality of work done is always reasonable. The best part is that once it is good, it stays that way. They have always diagnose it right the first time. I've had repair work done on my first car that never solved the problem but Modern Auto Tech solved it in one try. Thanks. Will come here even when I move to Anaheim in April. This review had been long over due read more