My New Shop. I own a 2006 Nissan 350z and I do not let just any ASE certified mechanic or tech touch my car unless they know exactly what they are working with. After hearing that a buddy of mine goes S and M Automotive Specialist I decided to give them a try. I went in to have them change my rotors and brake pads. I upgraded to Akebono pads and Drilled and Slotted Rotors. The quality they put into every job is amazing. Never have I seen a garage work on a car, yet alone EVERY car like they own it. What really caught my attention and made me a happy customer was how he took my lug nuts off and on. He sees I have expensive aftermarket steel red lug nuts so he loosens and tightens by hand, making sure the paint does not chip. They finished my car in no time. Fastest, coolest, most knowledgeable mechanics I've encountered. This is my new shop and I will refer everyone I know to them. Thanks for taking great care of my z and gaining a loyal customer that left happy. read more

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This business and their work is a piece of SH#%. Marlon is the most unprofessional, unresponsive, and unreliable business owner and mechanic. We were given his shop as a recommendation by Terence (also a POS), and that recommendation wasted us 9 months and $4000+ with an unfixed car. The only thing you can expect from this guy is to take your money. He won't answer your calls. But here's a trick, call him w a new phone number he doesn't recognize and he'll surely answer. Fair warning to you if you're reading this and interested in the service, you will get a half @$$ of a job done on your car and he won't have anything to say about it. His shop neighbors even refer to him as a lazy FU%#. We showed up at his shop to pickup our still broken car and he wasn't even at his shop. His shop is full of broken untouched cars. He sits on his jobs for months but will take your money to let it just sit. You have been warned. read more

S and M Automotive Specialists - Auto Repair Near Me - Walnut, California

Im so glad i came to this shop (Thanks to Yelp!) Before i came to Marlon's shop, i had called & went to 3 other shops where i needed my LED's installed, (i already purchased the bulbs, just needed installing) All those 3 other shops i went to, said that since i had a Q45, it was going to be a difficult job to do. I knew it would be a little work because i saw that the battery on 1 side had to be removed & then the airbox on the other side, but i never thought 3 shops would turn me down, lol. My previous cars, i was able to do it myself since it was just plug & play w/ no needed removing of anything to get in there. Luckily i found S & M, called before hand, he said yes he can do it & to come on by. Went over there, him & his buddy looked at it & they said they can do it, but since they were already closing, he had me come a couple days later. Marlon & his partners did the job in no time & sent me on my merry way! Reasonable price for excellent service! I'll definitelt be coming back & referring others to S & M! Thanks again, Marlon!!! read more

Marlon did a great job in our car. He did the major restoration work in and outside of our car, very tedious,efficient,honest and most of all,he saved us a lot of money. Very highly recommended. read more

Marlon was wonderful helping me with my car and taking time to explain what was going on with my break pads and rotor! You can tell he's genuine and didn't make me overpay. Definitely recommend his business! read more

New location! Bigger shop and still the same great service! Always a treat being around these guys. Very knowledgeable and doesn't cut any corners. read more

Marlon always hooking it up with great service. Thank you again for always helping me out. He will always have you leaving happy with what ever you need done. My go to auto repair shop read more

Just thought I'd update. I'll try to be as unbiased as possible... In 2007 or so, I went in to have my clutch replaced. I found an used full performance clutch assembly (clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel) for pretty damn cheap. About 1/3 of the cost of the after market "OEM" clutch that he was trying to sell me. Anyway, I bring in the parts. He examines the parts "carefully" and estimates that I would be needing to change out the parts again after 1,000 to 1,500 miles or so. I thought about it, and had him install it anyway. 4 years and 41,500 miles later, it is still working fine. No problems what so ever. In last review, I mentioned that he was "honest" and threw in "automotive specialist". When "examining" the used clutch, he was wrong by around 40,000 miles. 40,000!!! 40,000, how does an honest mechanic be wrong by 40,000 miles? No signs in slipping yet. S&M. What can I say? I don't recommend anyone to go there. read more

Marlon is unprofessional and untrustworthy. First I was losing oil. He told me it was leaking from the valve cover gasket and so I had him replace that. It didn't do a god damn thing. Later I had him take out my AC system/power steering to save weight on my miata since it wasn't working anyways. After he said he was done, I could clearly see the condenser and power steering fluid reservoir still intact. I pointed it out to him, and he told me to stop being a jew. Jesus fuck, you can't do the job right and you want to call me names? read more

Highly recommended! Very honest and reliable mechanic. Always comes through. Before he fixes your car, he'll always tell you what the problem is. No surprises with this guy. I took my car to the dealership and they told me that I had to replace my radiator. I went to Marlon, he checked it, and he noticed there was nothing wrong with it! All he said I needed was to change the radiator cap, and he did it for me. Saved me a lot of money! I used to be afraid to go the mechanic, I felt like they were lying to me just to get my money, but having met Marlon, I know I can trust him to give it to me straight. I'm very lucky to have met him. read more

Thanks to Marlon, who treats me like family, and my friend Johnny, he took the time to check my car and made sure he pinpoint the problem (Unlike certain VW dealerships). He even offered to give me a loaner car if I needed it. Thank you! (Will conclude my review after a week of hopefully good results) He called me up almost a week later to come in for a follow-up. How nice of him to call me rather than the other way around. Luckily he's close to my house and I can come to him for any kind of help. For those who want to check him out, he specializes in Honda and Toyota but has a friend who has a shop specializing in European cars. They have a partnership with each other for help. My car will never be the same but at least it's been stable so far. read more

No one ever likes to read long and boring reviews, so I'll keep it short and sweet. Nice and chill dudes. Marlon the owner helpfully and knowledgable in the after market game. The two other mechanics are fast and skilled at what they do. Need parts go through them for the best prices! I must note that the number has changed so you have to go there to get their new number. Overall 5 star rating for great services and pricing. read more

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Great customer service, honest and quick. Marlon and his guys are very knowledgeable on what they are doing. They will check everything but Will only replace the part that needs to be replace. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a shop to take care of your car. read more

I brought my car in for routine maintenance. They finished within a couple of hours. This place gives excellent service! Will definitely refer them to my family and friends. read more

Like Althea mentioned, it's tricky to find this place but I am so glad I brought my car here on a dramatic Sunday morning. Anyways, quick and FAIR price for car repair. Marlon is knowledgeable and easy to work with, very satisfied. fyi, Marlon also involves in several car forums, including mazda miata and honda s2000, and etc. Bring your car here. read more

I was referred here by one of my good friends for some tuning and maintenance on my 2008 Acura TL-S. I got my suspension purchased and installed in the time frame that they gave me which was pretty awesome. I decided to come back here for some brake work, but because I'm so busy with my work schedule, I decided to call them and schedule a time I can come in on my only day off. I came in on the day and time as I requested and they were ready for me. Great customer service and they will be honest with what work needs to be done. Come in and see for yourself! read more

I've been coming to Marlon for years. Great prices, quick & honest service. He can handle most if not all challenges presented to him. All my cars present and past have been and are serviced by him and his crew. I even recommend him to anyone who has serious automotive issues... my Dad goes to Marlon as as well!!! I'm not sure why people are slamming him and his shop here, but more than likely, they're just cheap, and want stuff for free... nothings free people... as long as I've known him, his prices are more than fair, sometimes down right cheap leaving me to wonder how he survives! I end up giving him more than what his invoices say sometimes b/c I know he's not charging me enough... read more

I've been going to Marlon for years now! He's basically the family mechanic in Walnut - regardless if the whole entire family / clan lives in Carson!!!! I have 3 cars and I can only do the basics (engine oil, transmission oil, disc brakes). Everything and anything major, I go to Marlon and his crew. Three cars well maintained due to Marlon's shop. I have a truck now and soon to be another vehicle to frequent Marlon's shop. not sure about all the negative reviews here, but Marlon and his crew are legit. heck, my whole family drives out from Carson / Long Beach area to get their cars serviced by Marlon and his crew at S&M - so this should say a whole lot about the quality of service. read more

Hands down one of the BEST automotive repair shop. People here are very honest, respectable and always gone above and beyond. I recommend them to anyone looking for the best price and reliable vehicle repair shop. read more

I've been here twice with my 2010 Lexus ISC once for front and back brakes and once for an oil change. Great work, prices are very reasonable, and great customer service. If an appointment is made you're not going to have to wait very long. There's only two places I will bring my baby, either to Marlon at S and M or to the dealer. But based in the prices and wait time, I'd much rather bring it to S and M. Thank you Marlon for taking such great care of my car :)! read more

Excellent service and very honest will definitely recommend S&M to Family and friends..

This is my favorite automotive shop. The staffs are friendly & accomodating. I had no problems w/ their services so far.

Marlon and his Mechanics make a top notch crew. They are knowledgeable on all types of cars. They are quick to find the issues and have a quick turnaround for most repairs or services. Marlon is a good honest guy. I'd trust him with my kids, so I know he'll take good care of my car. :D They get the job done right the first time. His prices are very competitive. For the price and service, you won't want to go anywhere else. I've been taking my cars to him for several years now (Scion xB, Nissan Armada, Honda Odyssey). He never disappoints. read more

Great guys great service, trust worthy people, definitely recommend to get there car fixed here, they know every thing, great Job Marlon read more

S and M Automotive Specialists - Auto Repair Near Me - Walnut, California

I've been going to Marlon's shop for years now and in fact, I've also referred my family and close friends. .....and all of us have nothing but great experience and great things to say. We've always been very satisfied and happy with the service and result. He is trustworthy, honest and reliable. Of course, not to mention affordable price! I will definitely recommend his shop to everyone!!!!! read more

S and M is one of the best shops around! They are very knowledgeable when it comes to parts and they are very friendly especially Marlon. Definitely a place to go, good prices, any questions you have they have the answer. 5/5! Leo read more

Best place to get your car worked on at a great rate. My family and I have been going to Marlon since he opened first open his business & continued going even after he moved to a new location. What I like about this place is that Marlon and his workers will not try to lie about problems with your car in order to make money off of you. He isn't greedy and doesn't charge over the top rates, I suggest coming here, if you don't want to be fooled by many mechanics, especially if you are a female who doesn't know a lot about cars. read more

These guys are hardworking honest mechanics in the auto biz! Hands down to the kind and unwavering Marlon and Wayton! More power to S and M automotive specialist!!! Thanks for changing the engine of my 2000 Honda Odyssey. read more

You can trust this shop for your car problem.... Thanks Marlon I will surely come back again and I will recommend you to all my friends.. Thank you.. read more

Excellent customer service and excellent on my car. Great prices and very nice owner. I will certainly continue to bring my car here for all it's needs. Thank you! read more

I had my fuel filler door painted and replaced also front bumper put back on my car for a very reasonable price. Excellent service and professional staff will definitely be on my referral list......Sheila read more

I use to go to Marlon to get my car worked on when I lived in LA a few years ago. Now, I've been living in TX for 6 years and I still have not found a mechanic whose as honest and does the quality of work as he did. I really miss him because it is so hard to find that kind of quality service when your looking for a mechanic. I strongly recommend his services and if I could I would go back to him for all of my automotive needs. He's a good honest guy!!!! read more

They have moved to a new location behind vtex on valley and fairway. Now they have more room to work on cars. They will get you out quick and prices are reasonable. Will definitely come back for my car needs. Thanks marlon and the whole S and M crew! read more

Referred by my friend here. The place is ok. Owner wasn't ethical with how things should go. I need to get the control arm and ball joints replaced. He gave me a huge price in which i think was not reasonable. I asked how much if i just have the control arm will cost and how long. He gave me the price and i said ok. Then all of a sudden he was preparing my car to get repair and i told him i didnt even say that i wanted it fix today. And he just walked away. And they have a lot of cars that looked like its been abandoned for months at their place. read more

Honest and great service! Marlon and his crew will always provide you with the service you deserve.

Great services. I will recommend this to all of my friends and the people around the area. Marlon is the right guy if you have a problem in your car. read more

S&M has been my car shop for about two years now, even up to now that i live in Las Vegas, I still go back to LA just for their service. Marlon has been very very fair with his prices and you can tell that he really knows what he's talking about. I'm so glad that my friend recommended him to me to fix my clutch. I'm not gonna lie, I have shopped around to see if I can find a lower price for my clutch but it wasn't even close. All the quotes I got was twice as much as Marlon gave me. Anyway, to make a long story short, I would definitely recommend this shop especially to all those people that don't know anything about cars. The quality of the work is top notch and you won't get disappointed. read more

We have been going to Marlon for 10+ years. The shop had moved a few times, and we followed him to the new location every single time. Marlon is very honest and always lets us know what he is doing or going to do with our cars. We love the fact that he always has options for us and helps us prioritize the repair/service if we can't get everything done at once. He thoroughly explains his work and shows us what he did so we can see "before and after". Also, best price for the excellent service & material. I had my tires changed one time at Marlon's shop, and the tire guy at Costco Tires asked me where I got them and how much (when I was getting my free air-check). I told him the price and he couldn't believe me. Marlon is like a family friend now since he knows all my cars and my family. You can't go wrong with Marlon! read more

I came in for an alignment for my parents car before their trip to Vegas. The owner Marlon was so helpful and took my parents car for a test drive and noticed that there was another issue with the car. With that being said, your immediate reaction would be that you will be spending tons of money since majority of mechanics love to tack on other problems or expenses. Rather than charging an arm and a leg, Marlon was very honest and reasonable about his pricing and made my dad feel at ease. He was very friendly and precise with his work. It was not only a friendly staff, they were very prompt and fast. I highly recommend S&M Auto Shop for your car needs! read more

I've been going here for a couple years now. It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust, but Marlon and the crew have proven to be honest people. I'll definitely keep going here for my regular oil changes and any other problems with my car. read more