Wilson and his team are great! A couple years ago, he completely fixed my engine which had been…read moregiving me issues for years. He was very upfront and there were no "surprise" charges. An added touch was when the work was done he showed me a bunch of the parts he changed and explained why he did so. I'm no mechanic, but I still appreciated him taking the time to do so. I've gone back to him twice since, including today, and every time he's been exceptional. I initially got recommended to him from my long time mechanics who couldn't do the required heavy duty engine work. Looking for a great, highly skilled mechanic? Wilson is your man!

I don't normally write reviews, but If you're looking for reliable engine rebuilding services, I…read morewholeheartedly recommend One Stop Engine Rebuilders. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set them apart from the competition. My relationship began with Wilson (owner) when I dropped off a Toyota Cressida 3.0L6 DOHC 16V Engine for a complete engine rebuild. He completed the engine in short order. So I picked it up and reinstalled it into my customer's car. After making routine adjustments and road testing, the engine ran perfectly. However, I did detect a very faint metallic sound emitting from the engine. Thinking it might be a lifter that might possibly quieten down after the engine was broken in. I shared my thoughts with my customer and suggested that they drive the car 500 mile, then return it to me. At that point, I would change the oil and reassess the health of the engine. 529 miles later, my customer returned the car to me, and the noise was still there. In fact, it had gotten worse. I alerted Wilson and he instructed me to bring the car back to him so he could check it out. I left the car at his shop, but he could not readily detect the source of the noise. So, he ultimately removed the engine from the car, totally dismantled it, inspecting and measuring all the internal components. Still, he found nothing out of specs. Obviously puzzled, and determined, he decided to start all over again, from scratch. The Toyota 3.0L DOHC 16V Engine is obsolete and hard to find. But after an extensive search for another "Rebuildable" Engine Block and Head, Wilson eventually found the cores that he needed to complete the project. He finally finished second the engine rebuild and reinstalled it a few weeks ago. When I went to pick the car up, he handed me an invoice with "UNDER WARRANTY" written across the page. He did not charge one additional dime for the nightmare in which he endured with this vehicle. Wilson is a class act! Not only is he honest, but he also has integrity - old school integrity! S. Sanders Positive Image Automotive P.S. My customer just reached the 300-mile mark and is happy as a Lark! Thanks Wilson! You are a true gentleman.

Was a terrible experience, in this mechanic shop they stole my oil dipstick and exchanged my new…read morecar battery for an old one. I never ever will recommend this shop.

I was lucky to find this place on yelp. awesome service…read more The owner Stevan explained exactly what I need no pressure I love yelp I love this place I have peace of mind I highly recommend Normadie Moffler look no more this is the spot thanks a lot mr Stevan I will recommend your shop to all my family

Brought in my 98 Land cruiser they did a timing belt, water pump, tensioners, alternator along…read morewith a variety of other work. Done in a workmanlike manor. Reasonable rates and quotes.

I am pleased to let you know there is a fantastic, newly-opened, auto service/repair auto shop in…read moreSouth Redondo. On Sunday evening my car developed a rattle under the hood. Monday morning, at 8:30, I showed up to Car Nerds, without an appointment. Liz, in the front office, greeted me and came out to listen to the problem. She found a way to fit me into their schedule. Three hours later Liz called and told me the car was repaired and ready to pick up. I was amazed how responsive and flexible these folks were. I could tell that they took pride in their work. I will definitely be using them for my future service and repair needs. They truly are Car Nerds.

Took my 2006 SLK350 to L-Spec for check engine light of…read moreP0410. Problem has been intermittent for 20 years and was no longer clearing. Had already spent $1,000 trying to resolve issue to no avail. Alex and I discussed issue and he determined problem was in the engine harness somewhere. While tracing the harness, he found a loose bolt holding the ground strap to the cylinder. The bolt had been crossed thread and was loose, probably from 20 years ago when the car was bought. Alex rethreaded the hole and put a new bolt in. Alex is the person you want to see for your performance car issues. I highly recommend him. A wealth of knowledge. Thanks very much Alex.

I can't recommend L-Spec enough! After my check engine light came on, I spoke with Alex, who…read moreoffered to take a look at my car for free--saving me the $200 diagnostic fee other shops were charging. It turned out my turbocharger needed replacing, and another issue could have potentially required a whole new engine. Given that my car has over 150,000 miles, Alex gave me his honest, professional opinion: it wasn't worth the investment. I am so grateful for his integrity. Instead of trying to talk me into an expensive repair, he prioritized what was best for me. It's rare to find a mechanic who cares more about the customer than the bottom line. I'll definitely be sending everyone I know to L-Spec!

Great Guys and very good and honest business practices. Now that I have found JASON and TREN i'm…read morewith them now and forever.

Hello folks! This is…read morean update to my review of Honda Guys who I must say are still the best at what they do! We brought in one of our family Acuras for repair. It's at about 240,000 miles and the starter finally decided to call it quits . Jason and team were as always super professional and quick to get the parts and complete the repair same day. That's pretty big considering the challenges it is to get parts these days not to mention how expensive they are. Honda Guys were super fair on pricing as well. Keep it going Honda Guys! Thank you

Still trying to keep my wife's 2007 Pilot alive (200K+ miles). My wife was complaining about an…read moreoccasional noise she hears in the front end. I, of course, told her that I don't hear anything (wishful thinking on my part). So I take it in to Torrance Motors without an appointment and ask if they could take a quick look at it to verify it is still safe to drive, as we had a long upcoming trip in a few days. They right away put it up on the lift and verified that it was safe to drive. However, the control arm, tie rods and bushings (leaking grease) were shot. Showed me the pictures and it was a mess. This level of repair was not cheap...but it was reasonable. No more complaints from my wife...at least about the car.

Had 1.25" front leveling spacers installed along with an alignment on my RAV4. Dropped it off right…read morewhen they opened at 8:30 AM and it was ready by lunchtime. The alignment was slightly off at first, but they told me to bring it back and got it dialed in perfectly the following day. They stand behind their work and even told me to come back if anything needed to be re-torqued after the suspension settled. The results came out great. The stance looks much better with the factory rake reduced, and the ride quality still feels smooth and OEM-like. No noises, vibrations, or issues afterward. The vehicle drives straight and handles great. Professional service, quality work, and solid communication throughout the process. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a clean leveling spacer install done right.

I was despondent after getting a quote at my Subaru dealership for fixing/replacing horn . As…read moreusual, they do a bumper to bumper and noted that I needed more crucial work, like brake pads and oil change(funny, my husband changed oil and filter two days earlier), spark plugs, etc. came to over $3,000. I took a chance and went in search of a mechanic I can take my Forester to from now on. I discovered Gardena Auto and spoke to Albert. Very knowledgeable and mature. He was so generous with his time over the phone before I even gave him my business. After taking my car there, he quickly got to it and checked off things my car would need aside from fixing the horn. He explained work cited necessary by Subaru that was not needed after he combed through the car himself and which work was needed. Patient in explaining details and the why's and why not certain claimed items needed repair. All in all, I got my car back the next day and paid a fraction of what I would have paid to fix my horn at Subaru! Albert repaired 4 areas for a less than what Subaru was charging for the one horn repair! Also, Subaru charges over 200.00 to do diagnostic in horn. Not refundable if you take elsewhere to be fixed.

This is the one Stop! Stop and read, make the call, I guarantee you will be delightfully happy to…read morehear a certified , on the spot , detect the issue and with a thoughtful response what the problem. -that meant they know what I need to fix.. okay, so whats the price, hit me with it! The owner tested the car, no charge. Gave me a payment structure, in other words they work with you. Not take from you. Being a resident of Manhattan Beach, west torrance, Gardena, and previously hawthorne, I have , like you have heard quotes that make you turn around and leave. Outrageous, what a scam you are pulling on my mom and because I live here, you charge 2x as much. No. Ill find, I did, I am passing the word, Call Gardena Auto, drive up. Let them do the auto repair , quickly may i add, with a warranty on specific work and go. Be happy... Best of the Bay Recognition, Auto Repair - Gardena Auto Repair.

Stan is great. Honest, straightforward, and a wizard when it comes to Mercedes. My beloved 2013…read moreML350 is running like a champ. Thank you Classic Star Mercedes!

Stan, Nick & Co. definitely "know their stuff" and they are "HONEST, HELPFUL and [provide] NO BS"…read more And let's admit it, Mercedes break and can be difficult to fix. We are fortunate to have these gentlemen in the South Bay for all these years.