Sam is amazing! Always honest, reasonable and quick. Been going to him for years. Whatever my issue Sam handles it with ease.

Been going to Sam since 1978. He is the most honest, knowledgeable, mechanic which are rare qualities. He has serviced my Datsuns,Toyota, Acura and now my first American car. He will provide you with a fair price and quality results. ​ read more

I met Sam nearly 40yrs ago when I started in the automotive industry and he has been my mechanic for 30+ of these years. This is a small shop and Sam is a true mechanic that has been wrenching on cars and using genuine tier1 product for as long as I can remember. If you are looking for an honest shop that doesn't look to pad your bill and their pockets this is the place. Tell him Marc sent you. read more

The best there is. I been coming here for a decade. I trust him fully. Quick, easy, reliable, knowledgeable.

This place is great. Sam is the best mechanic in town. The service is always friendly. I get great honest assistant and rates. I had back for different issues with my car and Sam always fit me in fast and offer the best remedy. I honestly won't go anywhere else!!! read more

Showed this guy Sam the two things wrong with my car that need to be fixed told me to bring him the car to give me a price quote get there try to change everything of the price acts crazy makes me waste my time bringing my car there I highly don't recommend bringing this your car to this guy he's a liar a cheat and thank goodness I got to see that before I gave him my car. read more

I've been taking all my vehicles to Sam for over ten years. He has always done the best job of identifying, explaining and repairing any abnormalities or defects within my vehicles. Well priced and excellent service, I'll be taking my vehicles to Sam for the remaining future! read more

Brought vehicle in for a low spark. Ignition coil was replaced but after a month the truck still has a low spark. Also made a diagnosis that clutch needed to be replaced. Clutch was fine per two other mechanics. Quoted me 1200 for a clutch replacement but my mechanic charged 500. Very overpriced shop and in general keep in mind warranties don't matter with any auto shops. They will never admit fault to avoid the warranty. read more

Sam is a very honest mechanic! He takes care of my car for years now. Highly recommended & reliable.

Sam he's so nice he dropped everything to help my friends vehicle that had a number four cylinder misfire. He fixed the problem runs great. He is a miracle worker my friends car has over 300,000 miles. I have a Toyota Corolla I had brakes done oil changes and I'll be coming in next week for my 60,000 transmission fluid change. Sam knows his stuff. I adore Sam. read more

Best customer service- very honest, fair and kind. I was referred to Sam's Datsun by a dear friend for an oil change for my Honda Civic. I am so glad I went there, and I have since returned several times. I hardly ever write reviews but this place is really special. I will speak for myself as a young woman... before coming to Sam's I had never really felt comfortable taking my car in for repairs or anything - but that has really changed since taking my car to Sam. He takes great care of my car and is very knowledgeable and affordable. I am truly grateful and recommend Sam's Datsun 100 percent! read more

This place is amazing. Sam, the mechanic, is extremely knowledgeable, and the most important quality in a mechanic -- he is HONEST. As honest as they possibly come. He will tell you exactly what you need done with your car and no more, no less. He will *always* offer you a cheaper option if there is one, or tell you when you don't actually need any work. I was referred to Sam by a customer who has been with him for over 20 years and had only positive things to say about him. Frankly, I am surprised that there aren't already hundreds of yelp reviews singing Sam's praises -- but he's a very modest guy who doesn't do a lot of advertising, so I think he is just a hidden gem! His real expertise is in all Japanese and German cars, but he can work on any car you bring him. I went to Sam after having been told by the dealer that I need all kinds of work, totalling more than $1200. Sam took a look at the car and let me know, honestly, what needed to be done. For example, I did not need to have the brake fluid flushed when just cleaning out some of the junk Midas left in there would do the same job. It is such a relief knowing that there is someone I can take my car to whose opinion and ethics I can trust. It makes a big difference and has saved me a lot of money at the dealership! Today, when I went in because my check engine light came on, Sam noticed my headlight had burnt out and immediately replaced it -- he didn't want to charge me anything for that, but Volkswagen headlights are a pain and it took him at least 15 minutes, plus the cost of the light, so I insisted on paying. He also just takes good care of your car -- my driver side door was creaking, and he immediately oiled the hinge. My highest recommendation - I feel 100% comfortable and confident leaving my car with Sam and going with his recommendations on what work to do, and what I can safely live without. read more

I've been coming to Sam's for about 2 years now. Very happy that he was recommended. Sam is very honest which is rare in this business. His crew is professional, funny, they will keep you company if you are waiting for your car to be done, they are fast yet it doesn't affect the quality. His place can be a little hard to spot (it's literally smashed between two other car places). I think some other reviewer wrote that he will always offer cheaper option if he can and will always tell you exactly what you do/don't need. What other places do for e.g. $160, he will do for $40 max. Highly recommend him. read more

I have been having my cars serviced by Sam for over 30 years. He is knowledgeable and as honest as they come. No matter what is wrong with my car Sam immediately knows how to fix it and does it right the first time. There have been many times over the years that I have gotten a really high quote for repairs from a dealer and then took it to Sam and he would do the exact same work for hundreds less. I cannot recommend Sam highly enough. I have told him many times that he can never retire! read more

Sam is the man! Took my 1972 Datsun 521 for some maintenance, and he exceeded my expectations. Did a laundry list of work including updating to truck to an electronic ignition and adjusting the valves. Highly recommend Sam for your Datsun needs. read more

I've been bringing all of my vehicles to Sam for service since 1987. He is fair, honest and has kept mine and my families cars running smoothly ever since. Highly recommend! read more

Most reliable and honest mechanic we trust. We never go anywhere else. He's our family mechanic of 40 years and can service all make or model of car. Best in valley and highly recommend to everyone. read more

I took my 84 300zx and sam got it running properly for a great price. He really knows what he's doing with datsuns and older nissans. I will forever continue to take my car to sam read more

I have been taking my 65 mustang to Sam to perform some upgrades. Sam is very nice and really takes the time to work on your car and fix the problems. He is very reasonable compared to other mechanics that want to rip you off. I recommend Sam to anyone who has a problem with there car. read more

Sam has been taking care of our family cars for 30 years, never overcharged, service fee is very reasonable if compare to the car dealers or other mechanic shops. He always stands behind his job. If our cars are still in warranty or if it is in recalled process, he would immediately tell us to take the cars back to the dealer. He would never just do the work for his own $$. If your want to deal with a sincere and honest mechanic, go to Sam's Datsun, you will never be disappointed And will never been overcharge. If you bring the car in for service before driving on vacation, make sure to tell Sam. read more

All around, we appreciate the service and work we've received in the past on a few of our cars. It is difficult to find someone who cares and really does their best to fix your car right the first time. read more

I've brought in my wife's Accord and my Pathfinder and have never had any issue with the repairs or service. Sam is professional, fast, reliable and very, very good at his job. I've recommended him to family and friends and only heard glowing reviews of his work. His place is smaller, on the east side of Winnetka, so you have to approach coming north from Sherman Way to get in. read more

So glad to have found Sam's Datsun. These guys are professional, prompt, honest and very affordable. We've taken our Infiniti ex35 and our MBZ R500 in for oil changes and brakes and their work is outstanding. Any problem with any car give them a call. read more

I agree 100% with the previous posts, Sam is awesome!! If you go to him he's gonna tell you honestly what's wrong with your car and the best option for repairing it. I have been there on more than one occasion thinking my car was finished and left with my car sorted for alot less money than I would have expected. On top of the honesty and top notch service, I have never left my car there over night.... It has always been done the same day. It saves you a huge headache to not have to be without your car. Bottom line... Sam is the bomb!! read more

I just had my VW Rabbit serviced at Sam's, and it was the best service experience I have ever had in LA! I called Sam to make an appointment for 7am and he was there on time, ready for me. Despite another customer showing up, Sam honored my appointment time. He serviced my car and went beyond the standard service to fix a problem with the exhaust system which my dealership told me they cannot fix and that I should have looked at by a body repair center. Sam instantly spotted the problem and fixed it in no time. After being busy for just under an hour, he only charged me $15 for labor -his reasoning: "I just want to help customers". How rare is it to find a mechanic like this. I definitely recommend Sam's Datsun to anyone who is tired of dishonest dealerships! read more

The best! Been going to him for 25 years. He's trustworthy and reasonable, and can fix any car. I highly recommend Sam's Datsun.

Sam is absolutely the best ! Honest , intelligent and cares about fixing your car correctly. He does not try to up-sell you or do work that isn't necessary. If you want to order your own parts on line and have him install them he is okay with that.He has worked on my 240Z, My dads and all my families vehicles since 1979. Highly recommend this Guy. read more

Don't waste your time and money. Sam is not a mechanic, he's just a parts changer. I took my car in because something was obviously wrong. The whole engine was shuttering and I had zero accelerating power. The first place I took it to told me that it was too complex of an issue for them to tackle and suggested I take it to a mechanic that had seen this issue before. Sam was recommended to me by a work client and he has good Yelp reviews so I thought I was in good hands. I took it to Sam and he said he knew what was wrong. Sam hooked it up to his little machine which read off some sensor codes. He then proceeded to change 5 sensors. He replaced them with some crumby aftermarket crap. He called me and told me what he did and then told me that it was a much bigger job than he originally thought and he wouldn't be able to start working on it for a few days. I couldn't wait that long so I went to pick up my car to take it to a real mechanic. Sam told me that the error codes came back on even after he changed the sensors out. Obviously, because that wasn't the problem in the first place! If Sam was a real mechanic he would have done some troubleshooting before just changing out parts. Sam charged me $515 to put some crappy aftermarket sensors in my car for no reason. When I did take it to a real mechanic, they ended up having to put some of the old sensors back in because the crap parts that Sam put in my car had failed already. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

Sam is the most honest mechanic I've ever met. He has always done me right and i take all of my cars to him.

This was my first time I walked into Sam's workshop. He is a master in his profession and does not need explanations as to what is wrong in your car. He knows the most cost effective way to fix the problem. As most of the reviewers mentioned, Honesty is the best attribute he has. Sam is a great mechanic and I though I owe him this review just after my first visit to Sam's Datsun on Winnetka Ave. read more

I've been going to Sam's for over 10 years and I intend on going to him as long as he's there. He fixes any car problems just the 1 time. Not like other places, where you have to keep going back and forth because they missed something. Yes Sam is very honest and will tell you straight what's wrong, how long it will take to fix it and how much. My husband has friends that are mechanics, but I still go to Sam :) read more

Went in to have my car checked out and they didn't even charge me ... I'm going in rite now love this place

I have been going to Sam ever since I was a struggling college student almost 30 years ago living in the valley. Now I am a working professional, and even though I live farther away, I still make the drive to have Sam fix my cars. I simply have complete faith in everything he does. He gives me peace of mind in the knowledge that he always does an excellent job and never does anymore than necessary. read more

I've been to Sam's twice to replace a broken fuel pump and then to replace front brake rotors and pads on my 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. He is very knowledgeable, reasonably priced, and quick to give an estimate and carry out the repair. I heard about him from word of mouth, and I am very happy to have taken that advice. read more