I would consider this place the Apple of the mechanics around the area. They are heavy on good customer satisfaction. Amazing little perks like giving you a ride while your car is being fixed. I love it here read more

I took my Tesla model 3 to get an estimate for Tire rotation and Cabin Air Filter replacement. The service writer gave me a charge of $317.04. Tesla Service Center estimate was $155.40 for the same scope of work. This is really confusing. P.S. Just as I was leaving office the service writer said the charge includes a free complete vehicle inspection. I am sure lot of people are aware the inspection means they are bound find whole list of issues needing immediate repair. By the way I will be using Tesla Mobile Service at my home for this job. read more

Great experience from the first phone call to picking up my vehicle. Robert, Dean, Alex were all friendly, professional, and efficient. I was very impressed with your entire facility and will use you for all my vehicle issues, thank you. read more

I've been going to RM Automotive for a few years. They are always warm and keep my vehicle in great shape. It's very important to me, as a woman, to find mechanics who aren't predatory and who don't try to take advantage of women. I've been very happy with their service and their willingness to tell me what services are the most important when I can't take care of them all at once. They also provide transportation to and from your home. read more

dealer grade service and super knowledgeable on Japanese imports. I've been coming to the shop to service my Hondas for many years. This is my go to shop for a bigger larger jobs where I really want a personal touch. They even have a shuttle service if you're reasonably close to the shop. These guys are super fair and honest. read more

Very helpful and professional Make sure that you ask for Ricky he will help your automotive needs. read more

I got my PT Cruiser back in one week of time. The good news is it runs smooth as silk, not bumpy or rough. Efrain sent me pics of the parts that were bad and kept me informed. They found the box to put the cabin air filter into. Other mechanics told me there is no filter. (I knew there was one from uTube videos.) My car is at 105,000 miles. I keep up every 5000 miles. This is my first time here and recommended by a friend. The bad news is they forgot to tighten the battery cable. The car went dead twice and AAA fixed it. The other bad is it was VERY expensive for all the work done. (see pics of parts and total price) One star is off for price. OUCH! I am on Social Security and my finances are hurting because of this. They do thorough work, but please help by sending any money to GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-susan-with-her-pt-cruiser-auto-repair-bills This is really tough on me. For the great work they did, I just wished it was more reasonable in price. Please help and thank you, Susan McGinnes read more

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Buyer beware! I took my car in for a 10am appintment, got a call at 5pm that tgey hadnt finished the car. It was for my headlights were out. Kind enough to give me a loaner so I dudnt have to drive my car hone at night with no head lights. Finally finished the car the next day, 180 bucks for the diagnostic to find the bulbs were blown out. But then they proceeded to yell me about all the reccomended repairs. They all seemed WAAAY to pricey but the one that stuck out was replacenent of the Mass Air Flow ( MAF) sensor. I actually gave changed one out myself, with a GM factory part same serial # etc etc as the original I was replacing. Got it ftom autozone for around 125.00. It took me all of 5 minutes to install with a Phillips head screw driver all of 2 screws. LITERALLY 5 minutes or less. You want to know what they quoted me??!! $489.00 for parts and labor. I called back to ask if this was a typo, I got the weirdest response. Beyond Shady!!! Actually kinda grimey! They are really glitzy and glamorous for a mechanic shop. Service under-writers, shuttle to and from the shop, on line appointment booking capability, free waters and sodas in the waiting area, loaner cars, super duper clean shop! But wow the HARD upselling, and then the pricing is quite honestly borderlibe extortion. Id rather to to a greese monkey shop, honest hard working spot that i can trust. Im new to the neighborhood so went off of yelp revies and that they are AAA certified. Plus they had a little 20% off coupon for first time customers to I gave them a go. So disappointed and quite honestly angry. Id stay away, especialky if you dont know your stuff, they just might take you to the cleaners like they tried to do me. Im quite sure this will get deleted so Ill cut and paste to Yelp. Good luck to all you hard working honest people who dont have tons of extra cash to throw away, lije me who is a Special Education Teacher. Obviously every penny counts when ur living off of a teachers budget. Happy hunting folks hope this might save someone out there valuable time and or $$!!!!! read more

RM Automotive - An invoice and suggested repairs - Auto Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

Went in for an issue I was having with an oil change light not being able to be manually adjusted after services. Chris was very helpful and was able to understand and take care of the issue right away. Quick and reliable service here. read more

I had to take my infinity to get it serviced before a road trip. My regular mechanic was not able to do infinity cars. So I searched on Yelp and read the reviews because I'm aware that some automatic mechanics can be untrustworthy. The autoshoo place was very clean. I was greeted by Kyle who was very courteous and patient. They sent a whole assessment of the car's health. I'm impressed with the evaluation done with Pictures to show the issues at hand. Being an 8-year-old car, some issues needed to be addressed. KYLE spent time prioritizing what needed to be done And the price was accurately estimated and what could wait. He was patient and explaining different car parts and the functions of them. Car was ready at the time promised And the price was accurately estimated read more

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Brought my car in for antifreeze leak and an oil leak. Was initially quoted $1800 to fix it (which already felt like I was being over charged) then as soon as I left the car for the To repair they called back and said it was gonna be 2500 to fix after finding another broken part. Alright now that's $700 more than the initial quote. Even though I felt like this was a strong arm sales tactic (since they pretend to give discounts, though the labor charges say otherwise) I agreed to the fix because I wanted my car fixed immediately. I got a call saying my car is ready, but I would have to bring it back and pay $350 to flush out the antifreeze system because there's oil in it. I paid them $2500 to fix a leak and they have the audacity to not finish the job I paid them for, gave my car back which is still leaking PLUS my low coolant light is back on not even 24hrs later. I definitely feel scammed. Never again, Please avoid this place at all costs. read more

RM Automotive - The price and the "discount" that they were so proud to give me - Auto Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

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I found RM Automotive on Gemini (Google's AI) when I asked for "A non-Tesla garage in the west San Fernando Valley that works on Teslas." It was first on the list with 4-5 stars, so I called them. I was skeptical because I was new to them, but they were friendly and fast from the start. I needed a seat buckle replaced and that was promised same day (with Tesla I would have waited several days). I appreciated the free assessment because in the 5 years I've had this car it was never serviced. They told us at Tesla that the car would never need service, which was not true. The bushings and alignment needed service, and they showed me in detail why this was the case. They finished everything in one day; it would have take Tesla a week. I also appreciated the free ride home and free pick-up. read more

They figured out a really tricky issue i had with my PATS system on my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. Initially they recommended 2 new transponder keys however it worked temporarily and had to tow the vehicle back in. They took my car back in problem and narrowed down the problem to the wiring harness going from the key transceiver to the computer, car works great now. They didnt try to charge me extra or anything.... they truly stand behind their work and is honestly the most transparent shop I've dealt with... Im a technician myself and I can easily pick up when a shop is trying to rip me off.... Robert is an excellent Service Advisor very communicative and no bs and games.. and Ziad is a great technician... read more

This place does good work and good service - a shuttle car that will take you around while your car is there. Their diagnostics is not free but for me it made sense - the problem was identified. The prices here are on the higher end, possibly due to extra level of service. Something to keep in mind - make sure you understand that they mark the price of parts up and then add a margin on top. They will charge you extra for parts vs what you would pay online. If you understand what their markup is and you are happy with it - no problem. I was charged $350 for the part that costed them $155. Also the reviews here are likely skewed because they call you and explain how bad reviews affect their business. read more

RM Automotive - the part they actually installed - $150 online - Auto Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

This place is like bad performative art. From the fake 5 star reviews (who never reviewed other business before), to the blatant up-charging disguised as genuine concern. Once you get your bill and compare the parts and services to any other mechanic you'll notice they're charging the highest amount possible. read more

I was referred to RM by my sister's husband, who was an engineer and worked on used cars as a hobby. I hadn't serviced my car in over a year and the service light was on. The work they did, which was very thorough, was very expensive (almost $5k) but a good amount was from replacing some broken parts. Everything is 100% guaranteed for life, except the liquid replacements, of course. My brother in law looked at my detailed invoice and said it was fair. Kyle was very friendly and sent me photos of items needing service and replacing. It did take them longer than anticipated (2 days), but at least I felt confident driving to Vegas that weekend. read more

I brought my car in after my wife mentioned it had a few minor issues. Before coming to your shop, I drove the car myself under different speeds and conditions but didn't notice any problems. To be extra cautious, I first took it to the dealership, where they performed a full diagnostic. They recommended replacing the valve body and gave me an estimate for the repair. Even so, the car continued to drive perfectly fine. I then took the vehicle to RM Automotive for a second opinion. After reviewing your estimate -- which was higher than the dealer's -- I decided to return to the dealership for the repair instead. I thanked your team, paid the $190 diagnostic fee, and said I'd be taking the car back to the dealer. A short time later, I received a call from your shop saying the car was now "not drivable" and wasn't recognizing which gear it was in. I was also told it would need to be towed. While I don't have proof, I couldn't help but feel that I was being pressured to have the repair done at your facility because the vehicle had suddenly become undrivable under your care. read more

Took car in for oil change and they said I urgently needed service which would cost $5,400 . Maybe they saw older lady with cane and turned on scam read more

Remember to always get a second opinion. I did not have a good experience here when I took my Honda Accord in for a rattling/grinding noise during cold start coming from the engine that I suspect was the chain tensioner. I called ahead to make an appointment and communicate what was the issue. The reason I give a 2 star is because the mechanic scratch my ceramic coated car near the driver handle, didn't put back the engine cover back on properly, left fingerprints smudges on the hood and driver door area, dirty the driver side floor with footprints, the communication with the advisor Efrian was not good, they tried to get me to leave my car over the weekend and loan me a free car I wasn't comfortable in (check pictures) with ripped up leather seats, told me the cabin AC filter was bad even though I changed it myself last month and the reason just didn't make sense especially when I checked it myself. Air filter doesn't need changing after a month and less not even 1,000 miles on it. Overall my experience here was horrible and they couldn't even pinpoint the issue after I left my car there for literally the whole day. They charge a high cost to look into the issue first and do their so called "courtesy check" which I believe is a way to sell you on certain things you don't need at almost dealership price too. The staff are friendly that's true when I interacted with them, I only came here because I saw they had great reviews on Yelp and Google but I was one of their rare customer that they dropped the ball on when they told me they take great care of people cars but I didn't experience that. They also have shuttle service here where they can drop you off. I reached out for the owner of the shop to contact me and he responded back. He agree that the communication could've been better and that they should have put things back properly but was rush since I didn't like the loaner car. He offered to clean the car and make things right by being my service advisor with a new mechanic but I don't trust the shop so I decline it. This is why I give a 2 star instead of 1. So if you come here, take before pictures of your car for your own proof and always get a second opinion. My car needs a new timing belt, I took it to another shop that was highly recommended and they did the inspection for free. Dealership will overcharge you but it's because it's the dealer and the shop is doing it for half the dealership price. The shop I'm using to do the job also have great reviews on Yelp, Google and Carfax. read more

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2 thumbs down for this husband and wife team. I don't recommend this place. They lied to me about what needs to be replaced, in addition their prices are too high compared to other mechanic shops. The sales people at the front desk sold me a repair for part that was brand new only changed a few months ago. I trusted them to give me a fair diagnosis and I agreed to their rates and after I asked around, I was told I was double charged for what was done so I called local mechanic shops and every single price quoted was way lower. Get a second opinion on anything they say because they weren't honest with my repair. I contacted the owner about the issue and got no response. After talking to Dean the owners son, his response was buyer beware. He admitted it was wrong of them for selling me a repair without checking if the repair was necessary because had they checked they would have seen it was a new thermostat that didn't need to be replaced. His poor attitude was customers shouldn't trust the sales representatives recommendations and the customer should know what parts are new and not new on their own vehicle. Bad business. Fraudulent sales tactics. Could've saved a thousand dollars by going to any other mechanic shop. read more

On Tuesday, 12.02.2025, I brought my 2017 KIA Optima into Dean, the owner's son, of RM Automotive (18434 Bryant Street, Northridge, CA 91325). Dean suggested that I get a new engine so I applied for and got $2,220 from SNAP Finance; I procured the remaining $4,919 to complete the cost of $7139.00. To wit, after constantly checking on the progress the vehicle was finally ready on Tuesday, 12.09.2025. To wit, I received the vehicle in good order on Tuesday, December 9th and was told to drive the vehicle 250 miles to "reset" the sensors and make sure that the vehicle could pass the smog recertification - Dean promised NOT to charge for the smog test when I brought car back in for the test. I followed Dean's advice as suggested and returned today, Thursday, December 11th, with no red lights on my dashboard. In any case, Dean then suggested that the 2017 KIA Optima needed a new Catalytic converter ($5,000) but then suggested that I could simply get my car smogged illegally if I did not have the money - you know bribe some smog testing service enough money and they would "pass" my car in any case. As a California Certified Paralegal and Process Server (Orange County#4500) I found this to be a case of fraud, waste and abuse worthy of investigation. I have turned this over the local Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) for investigation. read more

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I brought my Mercedes in for service and wasn't sure where to start, but I was welcomed by Robert, who helped me from start to finish. He kept me updated throughout the process and provided a list of recommended services without any pressure. I'll definitely be coming back! The entire staff was great, and the overall experience was excellent. read more

Finally! Finally have found my forever auto mechanic! RM Auto has been absolutely 5 Stars! Roberts communication throughout this whole process has been nothing but exceptional. The whole team that came together to identify and resolve my cars needs was beyond my expectations! As a woman I have always been skeptical and have always tried to research as much as possible on my cars issues so as not to be taken advantage of. Your reviews were spot on and now I know why! On top of professionalism, communication and experience is Trust! Youve gained my trust and will forever be my go to! Thank you! read more

I had a great experience at RM Automotive. I initially called and spoke with Mr. Efrain, and right away I got a good vibe from him. I brought my Mercedes-Benz C300 in because the check engine light came on. He explained that a diagnostic was needed, which due to timing, I was suggested to leave my car overnight. I was a bit hesitant about that, but Mr. Efrain reassured me that my vehicle would be kept safely locked in their shop and monitored with cameras, which gave me peace of mind. He was very patient, understanding, and reassuring throughout the entire process. Honestly, if it weren't for him, I don't think I would have felt as comfortable moving forward. They completed a diagnostic without any pressure to fix or add additional repairs or services. I chose to move forward with a couple of repairs, and everything was handled efficiently over the next two days. Their pricing is fair, they got me in right away, and the lifetime warranty gives me extra confidence. Overall, I feel like my money was well spent and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I have WRX that wasn't passing smog. Robert was upfront and honest about what needs to be done. He explain everything clearly and didnt try to push unnecessary services. Robert and the staff gave me a great value for my money and gave me an honest deal. . Thank you Robert. You are definitely invited to the Puerto Rican bbq for life my brother. Much love and respect to you big dog!! Everyone ask for Robert because he'll treat you like a friend as oppose to treating you like a dollar sign. Robert, hermano, if you are reading this, I need you to always remember that I appreciate you and you will forever be my N -Word for life!. Ask 4 Robert!!!! Lucien A. read more

Customer service here is fantastic. Kyle treated me extremely well, responded fast, and RM Automotive's communication is very good. Honest mechanics. I brought my Porsche Cayman here after smoke and oil started coming out of the exhaust. The car then shut off and I had it towed to RM automotive. When the Technicians tried to start the car, it was clear that the motor had hydro-locked/seized. RM Automotive performed an inspection and came to the conclusion that my engine was blown and I had to swap in a new motor. With parts and labor, the swap would have totaled out to around $12,000. Obviously this is a huge fix, so I towed the car to a Porsche Specialist shop for a second opinion. Turns out, the engine isn't blown, and the Air-Oil Separator had just gone out, causing oil to be sucked into the intake and hydrolock the motor. To be fair to RM Automotive, the technician did perform a test, where he tried to manually turn the crankshaft to see if it was seized. Due to all of the oil leaking, it wouldn't allow the crankshaft to spin. In many cases this would mean the engine is truly seized, but not in this case. I think RM automotive is a very good place to take a non-german car. Not the technicians fault, I think Mid-engine Porsche's might just be too different from the traditional front engine, American cars. My total fix cost from the other shop for the air-oil separator was only $1000. I am really happy with RM automotive, however since I almost had to pay an unnecessary $11,000, I wanted to leave a review to warn other Porsche owners that a 2nd opinion can never hurt. Thank you again Kyle for your hospitality and transparency. In my opinion, you guys shouldn't accept customer cars that might be too complicated for the techs, but no hard feelings. -Miles read more

RM Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

If you can't make it to a Tijuana back-alley for a roadside repair, this is the next best thing. It's all the risk of a guy with a toolbox, just with a much higher bill. Not coming back read more

I've been taking my car here for years! Super reliable and always give the best price, I feel like a lot of other companies try to rip off women cause we don't know any better. 10/10 recommend! read more

Don't take your car there! Personal items were stolen from vehicle. Owner's son became confrontational when issue was brought to his attention. Items never recovered. read more

Service was good will definitely recommend to anybody in the valley, everyone was nice, and the prices are fair

I absolutely adore this shop. I always get my work taken care of by Robert, he is a stand up guy and always takes care of me. Always giving me great pricing! I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place overcharged and didn't fix the problem. They are not honest and will take advantage of you. They took advantage of my college kid. $2000 worth. You can believe those fake 5 stars reviews if you want. I wish I didn't have to give one star. read more

A little background: Tesla Model X vehicles are over 6000lbs with approx 1000hp. The Model X design was based on the Tesla Model S sedan platform. One of the problems with the X design is the vehicle sits much higher than the S, which puts the half shafts at a steeper angle from the motor to the wheels. OEM Tesla suspension components are unfortunately not optimum, and prone to failure. Aftermarket suspension components from companies like N2itive provide suspension components which are improved, and allow better performance and adjustability over OEM. n2itive.me - see website Not all shops are comfortable working on Teslas, but RM Automotive stepped up, and did a great job of installing the n2itive suspension kit. They performed the installation and dialed in the alignment. Vehicle drives great and feels like it's on rails. read more

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I bring in my Toyota Camry, first time it was a big job, and every step of the way they updated me, explained everything, and were super compassionate and they did not skip out on any details. Definetly my primary and go to shop. read more

Would absolutely NEVER come back here. Highly disappointed after a good first experience with Kyle and Efran. This second visit was a nightmare thanks to Robert. Robert quoted me for tires and installation with a breakdown for all four tires plus cost of install. I wrote notes documenting verbatim what was said. After wasting HOURS of my time, Robert had the audacity to lie and upcharge $150. He said I misheard when he didnt have the humility to say he MISPOKE. He had the nerve to say he would normally charge for changing the spare tire meanwhile he didnt work to keep the sale and told me to go to the lesser expensive place I had as a back up. Thank you for wasting my time Robert. Horrific customer service. read more

I went to RM Automotive because for over 6 months I had experienced a serious power steering issue. They were able to fix the problem and accommodating! Robert was very responsive and helpful in getting me the details as well the rest of the team! read more

I took a car recently and was assisted provided good customer service but they lack honesty or at least the person that helped me. I was charged about 200 dollars for a diagnosis and they found a few things wrong with the vehicle which I am very thankful for. They charge more than the shops around but I already knew because they do guarantee their work and they do have. Quality works. My complaint is as follow: The gentleman was asking to pay for the parts that needed for repairs way more than what actually cost. I went to an auto parts place and picked up the parts for one fraction of what they were selling them to me fore. A part that actually cost 65 bucks they wanted to charge me over two hundred bucks which is already ridiculous because they are charging you about 8 hours of labor for about 200 bucks an hour. I used to refer people to this place but I don't think I can anymore. read more

I had a great experience getting my car serviced at RM Automotive. That's saying something because having to take your car in for unexpected issues is never a good time. Their shop is small, but they've got some good people working there. Efrain was my primary contact, he was friendly but very direct about their processes and communicated with me every step of the way throughout the duration that my car was being serviced. They've got a wonderfully thorough diagnostic inspection report that they generate and provided to me. It shows pictures, the level of attention that the fix requires, and a brief explanation of the issue and possible fix. I took my Tesla Model Y in for a brake system issue, they're report found a couple other issues in addition, but they did not pressure me in any way to get more service that what was absolutely needed. That is probably the number one issue that customers will say they run into at any repair shop. Efrain did not try to upsell me on anything, he only presented their diagnosis and left it up to me to decide what services to complete. In total, my car was with RM for four days, dropped off on a Monday, picked up on Thursday. They were able to source a replacement Tesla part for me relatively quick and provided me a courtesy loaner vehicle while my car was at their shop. I had initially taken my car directly to Tesla's service center for the fix, but their labor prices are skyhigh. RM ended up doing the same service for nearly half the labor cost. My car has been running well without issues for a couple days now, and even if issues with the service do develop, RM has a life-time warranty on their services that is written into your invoice. Thank you again to the RM Automotive team, I recommend this shop for any repair needs! read more

Thank you for the excellent service! Came in for a break job on my Tesla and everything went very well. They provided a car ride back to my house and picked me up when the job was done. They gave me good advice and did a solid job. Very pleasant experience for a third-party repair shop. Highly recommended to anyone looking for honest/quality work to be done. read more

Not sure what happened to RM but the prices are way too high now. The work they do is probably good, the people are nice, but the prices are extremely inflated. I was quoted a list of "Immediate attention required" which was about $4,000. The dealership's published price on the website was 50% lower than RM's. I support local businesses over large corporations but this is no way to treat your local customers. I don't see any reason to go to RM when the dealer is 50% cheaper. Sorry RM read more