Been coming here for awhile now, and just the honesty of Tony and his family is in itself worth everyone coming here. They've worked on both my cars and even when I thought I needed more done, he's come back telling me "No, you don't need all that, just this and you're good." Recently figured I needed new pads and rotors due to mileage, squeaking, etc. but nope, just needed the rotors turned and pads still had 8mm left. I can easily say any big name shop wouldn't have told me the truth. Cannot recommend them enough. read more

A good friend recommended this outfit. This week, I came in with a SuperDuty Ford alignment challenge that an unnamed "expert" (in Glendora) failed at. Tony solved the mystery, made the alignment work perfectly and beat his price quote by 1/3 because he did something smart & honest. He treated my truck like it was his own, and he treated me like family (this is a true family business!) . This kind of care, expertise & professionalism is all too rare these days. Tony & his whole team earned this excellent review! EDIT: Since Yelp's Tip feature is glitching out, here's my tip: Call in advance to set an appointment. Word is out and this place gets busy! Once you have an appointment, they work and get you taken care of on time. read more

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I've been here multiple times to have my car serviced and repaired. This family business does an outstanding job. They are reliable, quick and customer service friendly. I had my rotors and brake pads replaced. I was in and out in less than 2 hours and was able to make it to my second job in time. I trust these people more than my nearest Dodge service department and the labor cost was more than affordable compared to other shops. Thank you again for your quality work, I will be back for all my services. read more

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High quality, Affordable, Great customer service. Great price for value: I had a dent on the side of my car (nothing major). Went to Anaheim Hills Body Shop first, they quoted $1800. Went here they quote $450. Way more affordable, would highly recommend. High Quality: Car looks practically brand new, cant even see the dent. Amazing new paint job. Also gave a free detailed car wash, looks amazing. Customer Service: Amazing, very easy going people, they're honest and tell you exactly what you need. Would Highly Recommend! read more

Great place, get the work done correctly they got my mustang feeling straight again. Knowledgeable and experienced technicians and staff members. read more

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They are a local family owned business here in Orange. We have used them recently twice. Both times, I had been rear-ended! They couldn't have been more courteous and more helpful. Did a beautiful job on my car and had the job done when they said it would they would have it done. I couldn't have asked for more. They worked very well with us; caring, kind & courteous, and efficient. The bodywork was beautiful and they were excellent in determining damages, those that were visible and those that were not so evident . Additionally, my car came back to me cleaner than when I took it in ! read more

They changed there name from accurate alignment to RC Empire. They want 1000 dollars to install lowering springs. Maybe that's what it cost. Or maybe they are out of their minds. Ether way I will go elsewhere. The person answering the phone was nice enough but didn't know the first thing about what I needed. Good luck with your name change. ***I stand corrected, it was 800 dollars. Which is a ridiculously high price and did not include any alignment work that I was aware of. During these times of a pandemic money is tight for everyone. FYI, you are required by law to inform people that they are being recorded. California is a two party consent state, which requires you to get my consent to record our phone conversation, which you did not (violation of California penal code 637.2). I do appreciate you putting that information out for the record. Additionally, I think stating I'm a liar is a bit of an over statement. Which I think could be argued as libel. In closing, your company of 45 years who has a new name for unknown reasons, looks to be someone that I'm very glad I did not conduct any business with. Good luck... read more

Tony answered my call and took care of me and my car when I got to the shop, great guy. They handled my lowered car with care to make sure it safely got on and off the alignment rack. The tie rods put up a fight when adjusting the toe but Tony kept at it and dialed it in perfectly. I hardly write reviews but I'm not sure what I would've done without these guys! Great price and a very friendly staff. Will go back for all alignments and other services they offer. Thank you! read more

Customer service is excellent! Family-owned. They listened to all of my concerns and worked out a deal to meet all my needs. I had a lot of little things that needed to be replaced or touched up. I had some sun damage/aging on the hood, roof, and hatchback of my sequoia. See here for the before and after pics on the paint job. For the size of this project, it did take approx 3 weeks. read more

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The moment I met the family at RC Empire, I did not hesitate to choose them for repairing my vehicle. I was rear-ended pretty bad that I couldn't even stand looking at my car. Isaac and his sister Emelyn were very helpful and communicative throughout the process. I appreciated the fact that they are a family-owned and ran business. Business is much more one-on-one and communicative. They went above expectations as they even removed a scratch that experienced body shops couldn't even remove!! I was surprised that they went out of their way to remove it and even clean my car inside-out! I will forever bring my car here for routine check-ups and repairs. I have even recommended this shop to family and friends! read more

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My first experience with Tony and RC Empire is what will bring me back. I came in with a clucking noise in my Scion XB and asked them to see if something was wrong underneath. They found a caliper bolt had been sheared off at my brakes, which was causing that noise. Well they were able to get the bolt removed and saved me a lot of money! I recently got a used 2003 Toyota 4Runner which I knew needed some attention and an alignment, so off to RC Empire I went. Due to the age of the car, the shocks needed replacing as well as new tires. Tony helped me order some really affordable tires through Tire Rack, which got delivered to his shop and he installed them onto some aftermarket wheels I brought in and than on to my truck. He also got me some new shocks, did an alignment and the truck runs great! During this whole process, Tony would text pictures and questions which made communication very easy. Tony and his team at RC Empire do fantastic work, are very honest and Tony is really just one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Absolutely recommend this shop for your automotive needs! read more

I have used RC Empire for 2 Tesla' and my Subaru Baja. Nothing but the highest praise, extreme quality service and great family environment that makes you feel very welcomed. Because I forgot my mask, they were kind enough to give me a complimentary one. Great shop. read more

Fast reliable friendly service great people great work great price job well done from Ignacio ortiz read more

RC Empire - 74 caprice for alignment great job great service great price job well done !!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

I went in to get a diagnosis for my truck I was told over phone 40$ i just had a belltech lowering kit installed by a different company and the truck was making loud jingling noise I went to one other shop before this to have it diagnosed as well they told me they couldn't find the issue everything was installed correctly i paid a service fee and left After calling I decided to have them take a look at it. At first these guys were awesome had a great attitude let me be in the shop with them to see what was going on with my truck since I love to work on my truck myself (I came in during my hour lunch break to get the truck diagnosed) when you walk in they make you sign a piece of paper (my bad I did not look at it before signing) The paper was blank with no price or what type of work they were planning on doing They tried to diagnose my truck for an hour and could not figure out where the noise was coming from now both technicians were both trying to figure out what was going on with my truck (both test drove it and was able to hear the noise) they suggested that they take everything off and add washers even though they thought it was all put together correctly in the first place After an hour of diagnosis and about 20 minutes of them trying to take things off and further diagnose the truck I politely told them I did not want to rush them and I would be bringing the truck back later for a further diagnosis because i had gone over my lunch at this point I asked them to put the truck back together so I could go back to work (it was only four bolts to put it back together) So I ended up asking what my total would be expecting to pay just a diagnosis since they never figured out the issue and only took off four bolts and put them back on exactly how it came The reply I got was $180 they told me they charge $100 an hour for labor plus the diagnosis fee (which was only supposed to be $40) everything I was told did not make sense At this point I'll be honest I lost my temper told them I was only going to pay the service fee and nothing else the manager started to try and bargain with me so i would be able to get my truck off the lift and get my keys back so I can go back to work He was very adamant about the $180 with no explanation and I was very adamant that I was not paying $180 long story short I paid $100 for them to try and diagnose my truck even though they were unsuccessful finding the issue! Three hours later I get off of work call another shop nearby free diagnosis fee within 15 minutes they found the issue I ended up tipping the guy $100 Moral of the story these guys are scammers Hence the reason why their name has changed and they only have a two star review as of right now By the way if you guys (from the shop) reading this guys it was a washer sitting on top of the fucking axle just bouncing around right next to the bolts you guys were taking off and putting on! read more

I had numerous deferred maintenance issues with a 1994 Ford van I purchased via Craigslist. Doing my research over who in Orange had the lifts and equipment needed to properly align this huge heavy beast, multiple mechanics referred me here. So I show up and meet Emily, Antonio, and Isaac. And yes, their big machine that can lift and align my beast. Antonio and Isaac put it on the rack and knew exactly what to for, and I needed some serious work. They showed me all the worn bearings and demonstrated to me the failure. Seeing it, I had to agree to replace it all, then align, new tires, new spare tire winch,and they did a perfect job powder coat on front/rear bumper, all tire rims, including two spares so now all match, and the hitch, so now it looks like it came that way from the factory. They have lots of connections for parts and tires. They work with several internet tire retailers so you can get nearly any kind of tire made, then they will accept the shipment from the warehouse and mount them. Mine was www dot tirebuyer dot com They have other warehouse shippers too. They have been there for me for several body issues that showed up. This is an old style family business that does it right without breaking the bank. I would have not spent so much time writing this if I did not have a debt of gratitude for their help in my rescue of a 25+ year old van . I am quite sure they remember me... The old long-haired country hick with that huge old white Ford e350. I would have typed this earlier, however Yelp had been requiring a Google account to post, and I do not want a Google account. read more

Tony has always been able to help me out with all my vehicle needs from suspension to tire & alignment services. Very knowledgeable and always gets the work done right! I'll be taking my new project in for full suspension work very soon!! read more

I first found out about RC Empire a few years ago when both of my cars were damaged by falling trees. I was told by everyone that the damage was beyond repair and the cars needed to be totaled. Recently, my BMW mechanics told me that I needed new struts, alignment as well as front and rear brakes. Because Tony and his dad had done such amazing work on my auto body repairs I called him to get a comparative estimate for the exact same repairs my mechanic told me my car needed. RC Empire's cost was roughly 1/3 of what my mechanic would have charged me. Furthermore, Tony told me that only my front brakes needed work not my back ones. Once again Tony junior and senior saved me from spending a lot of money that i didn't need to do. read more

RC Empire has been my place since 2011, I have been there multiple times, first one I got my truck fully painted and I love it, second time my wife's truck was involved in a major collision accident (almost total lost) they help me to talk to the insurance, they keep me updated , at the end wow my wife's car looks like nothing happened ,I'm very happy with the results, Tony Sr. and Isaac always respond my question,they are the best .Just recently find out they expended their business doing breaks, tires and alignment, my truck need it all that and super pleased with the job done, Tony Jr is very professional, he doesn't try to sell you something you don't need, prices were great, customer service always very attentive asking me if I want it water or to watch something on Netflix, definitely a shop to go, I fully recommend them read more

I needed new tires (again!) and I decided to try Tire Rack as a friend recommended them. I had to find an installer and RC Empire was listed as a preferred installer so I chose them for installation. I have always taken my car to the dealer so I was a little nervous about other places working on my car. Emelyn and Tony were very responsive when I called to schedule my appointment. Tony did a great job explaining why my tires were wearing down and that my alignment was fine. I felt he is very straightforward, knowledgeable and honest. They put my new tires on and everything worked out great. I would definitely come here again for service. read more

Tony is the man. Usually shops like this come out with laundry list of repairs needed. Tony identified my issue gave me several repair options and his opinion of how thorough the repair would be. I asked about replacing some other wearable items since the suspension would be apart anyways and he said save my money since these parts were in good shape. What mechanic declines more work because it is not needed? A good mechanic who understands we all are not rich. My alignment is back to spec and holding well. read more

I highly recommend this shop. Went there when I had gotten into an accident and they were able to fix my car, I cannot even tell i got into an accident anymore because of how amazing their work is. 10/10 recommend. Great work, friendly staff and perfect results! read more

Wanted to post this to say Thank You, for the excellent work. They did my brakes that I bought from Tire Rack on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline and helped with the rear door hack for my truck. Will be seeing them again when I need work on my Mx 5 Miata read more

Very happy with the service from Tony and his crew. I purchased a used camper van and knew from the first moment tI drove it hat something was wrong with the front end. Was referred to this shop by a local tire dealer and Tony was able to take a look at my rig right away. Discovered that a few of the front end parts were worn and needed to be replaced ( not unusual for a 2007 vehicle that weighs almost 10,000 pounds). He also found that the power steering fluid was leaking, leading to some steering issues. Before he replaced the parts, he told me that there might still be understeer, but that a steering damper could help. He also talked to me about rear airbags and even showed me one he had in his shop so I could understand what they are. Overall, I feel Tony really did a great job for me and I will go back next time I need any work done. Appreciate his honesty and also professionalism read more

Very happy with the service I got new tires and Alignment on my Toyota Venza. My tire sensor came on and I thought I had a flat tire but it was the sensor that wasn't working. I didn't know those have to be replaced as well. They checked my tires and needed two to be replaced. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Tony was very HELPFUL. So happy that they changed name/owners because the last time I came in was Accurate Alignment and their customer service was horrible. 100% RECOMMENDED! Thank you so much! read more

Had my s500 Mercedes coupe at Empire for an alignment after replacing some chassis parts. ASE Certified tech for years. Upon picking the car up I asked if all was well, they said yes gave me a print out. The specs were so far out, it was worse than when I dropped it off. The front tires were scrubbing on a left turn, it pulled to the right. Nothing like paying for an expected service and have the tech that obviously couldn't find the correct specs for the car and he guessed. Took it home, set it up better than it was when I left his shop just so I could drive it back, for a redo. Well I guess I insulted him by letting him know he might want to consider employment at Mattel...They refused to put it on the rack so I could see how close I was. We argued for a minute or two, and they actually had the nerve to say they would call the Police if I didn't leave their property. After laughing in his face and offering an invitation to go across the street for a 1st lesson at no cost kickboxing class, which of course he wanted none of. I let him know my credit card will cancel his payment, and I'd be leaving him a promising review. Steer clear of this shop, because they learned to do alignments with a roll of string and a construction level. If I may I found a great shop called Gran Prix Tire in Costa Mesa, an these guys are pros ! Empire, you guys are as crooked as your alignments ! read more

I took my 2018 Escalade for a dent on my door. Super happy with the work and the price was great.

I went to RC Empire for an alignment. After running some diagnostics, he told me that, although my car could use a little tweak, it wasn't serious enough to do an alignment. He didn't even charge me for the diagnostic testing. I didn't realize that RC Empire had bought out Accurate Alignment till I got there. read more

I am a retired A.S.E master mechanic. I do my own restoration at home and needed a place to align my cars after suspension repair. Accurate alignment was highly recommended by friends. Apparently they have changed ownership since then. I dropped off my car to be aligned and not only was it adjusted improperly it was modified by cutting (!) a suspension component because the technician lacked the basic knowledge of how to do an alignment. This is alarming because when asked why my wheels aren't pointed in the right direction he told me lies and kept trying to change the subject. And rather than admit that he doesn't know why he told me that "this is the reason no one wants to work on old cars" Which is untrue. There are plenty of people who work on old cars but he decided that was the problem not his total ignorance. These people are downright dangerous and out and out liars. Don't bring your car here. read more

rc empire is a joke they left greasy finger prints inside and out of my new car they had my toe in so far out camber was all f****** up DON'T use this place i took my car to rockys in orange first thing they did put air in tires at equal pressure and then they went under my car and adjusted my alignment .....not once did rc go under my car when he gave my print out of my alignmet it said in red at the bottom ldw was not adjusted this value is not within specs tire wear handling and safety problems may result i ask him y he had no answer if you pay by card you will be hit with 3.75 convenience fee .this is my 2-16-2022 2nd reviwe 2-7-2022 1st was gone from ylep name was there no comment was left ... im a so cal resdent. ylep has me from the bay area PS my car is a mustang gt pipes are loud they took my on a test drive and he got on it it sound like 0 to 80 in 6 seconds speed limits around there are 40 max read more