Bought a '69 Chevy Van with it's original drivetrain and exhaust. It's a 250 straight 6 with a 3 on the tree that's a Saginaw Tranny w/overdrive. Took it to Havasu over the 4th of July weekend, and it was hot out there! That trip was the van's first long trip, and I didn't know how fast it could go for long periods of time at that insane heat. Discovered that every time I had to stop, the engine wouldn't start until it cooled off which took an average of :25. Lesson learned; stick to the speed limit. On the way back from Havasu the exhaust took a dump, and it was loud. Every time I drove by Simon's Automotive, I've always seen a lot of old cars as well as new cars, and a steady flow of overturn. The place was also nicely kept, so that was a good indicator of the service as well. One day, I rode my motorcycle from a shop, and ran out of gas by Simon's shop. I didn't know them at the time, but they helped me out! Got enough gas to hit the gas station, and I was on my way - drama free. So that experience showed what good people they were. Consequently, since the van's engine & exhaust were in dire need of attention, I chose this shop to manage my vintage van's mechanical services. I spoke with Simon to get a feel of his passion for hopping up a car and attention to detail, to find out that him and his son were just finishing up restoring a 66 Mustang that was uber sano! Satisfied with my choice, I leave my car there, and he calls me the next day to say my car is ready. Whaaaat?!!! So, I pick up my Van, and it is suhweeeeeet. New exhaust and it's quiet and pretty too. She's also more responsive, and if I had power steering, I'd feel as if I'm in a modern vehicle. Not to mention how prompt they were with finishing this project. I highly recommend Simon's Automotive Services for you automotive needs. read more

Had an issue with my car and was assured that it would be fixed on time. They quoted me at a much lower price. After about 2 weeks of waiting. I was charged more than what was quoted for something they didn't fix. Even though they tried their best it felt odd that the charged me so much for something they couldn't fix. I decided to take it to the dealership and it was fixed quickly and for a much lower price. Wouldn't recommend read more

Bad, bad, and worse! Used to be a client but this shop has recently tried to charge me 4x as much as they used to for simple services like oil and brakes, they claim because of inflation but i think its because i am an older man. And the employees are now so rude and short with me. It just feels unfair. I hope they figure it out. It was nice having a local mechanic who i could trust, but unfortunately thats not the case anymore. read more

I've taken multiple cars in for services of varying significance, from simple oil changes to more extensive work. They've always done a good job and I've never had recurring issues pop up after they've fixed them. They're also very competitive from a price standpoint and are very knowledgeable and not trying to upsell you. Would recommend them to anybody in the area. read more

Service was top notch. Everything explained. Pricing is reasonable, compared to other places I've been for similar reasons. Timeline is adhered to, which makes planning around the repair work easier. A small business with quality service. I highly recommend read more

Family run business. Excellent in all respects. Really professional - well organized, knowledgeable, efficient -- friendly. I've a Fiat500 - which they maintain - tires, alignment, electrical problem diagnosis/repair. They are the best repair shop I've found near me - I'm always surprised by how many different brands of new and old vehicles they work on. I'm a satisfied customer, and I highly recommend them. read more

Amazing small business! I came in not sure what was the issue with my car & asked if they could just take a look at it. They were kind right off the bat & got me in right away & diagnosed my car in a timely manner. Once they figured out what my needs were they gave me such a reasonable price & explained everything so well to me! It's always challenging going in to a mechanic as a female but they had the best customer service & did a great job on my car! I can't recommend them enough! read more

The ABS brake went on my 1992 Ford Explorer XLT. I went to my regular mechanic; he referred me to the Ford Dealer. The Ford Dealer said they do not fix old models. After my assistant called 10+ mechanics, she called Simons. They fixed it and the brakes work well. They are now my new Ford Explorer mechanic. read more

Simon is the best. I religiously take my ford edge and explorer here for the past 15 years. I've never had an issue.

I had an appointment, but was told there were other cars in front of me that were emergencies. Don't think that was good business, as I had an appointment scheduled! Very bad business! Will not return, and do not recommend them! He just lost a good paying customer that lives in the area. read more

I have been going to Simon's since 1999 and he serviced all of my cars at some point since then (except when my BMWs had the free service period because free if hard to beat). They worked on my Mazda RX7, Audi TT, BMW X3, Honda CRV, GMC Yukon Denali and my wife's BWM 328i. Anything you can throw at them, they will fix in a timely and cost effective manner. Last example was my wife car that was towed to another place on a weekend where they quoted $1700 to fix her starter. Simon's Automotive fixed it for half of that. The whole team is great and I trust them wholeheartedly. read more

I have used Simon's for years for our cars and have been extremely happy with their service and pricing. Simon searched around to get me the best deal possible when I needed new tires. They are honest and don't try to upsell you any services you don't need. I would highly recommend Simon's. read more

Wow these guys are great! I just finished restoring my 1984 f 150. Phil knows what he's talking about when it comes to these old cars. I am a guy who does most of his own work, but I got stumped and when I called he had no problem sitting on the phone with me giving me different diagnosis techniques which ended up getting me back on the road. I can't express how grateful I was for these local guys. read more

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Unfortunately I have to break up with this shop after approximately 20 years. Took my SUV in for something, I believe on a Friday, and was told that the tires needed replacing. I was supposed to get a call the following Monday with a quote; never happened. Took the car to the Tire Center at Costco where they examined them and said that I had 30-40K miles left on the tires. Also stopped by Simon's because my cabin air filter needed replacing. I had the part and had managed to remove one of the covers but was having trouble with the last one. I asked if they knew how to remove it and was told it would cost me $25 for them to install it. Mind you, this couldn't have been more than a 20-second job. I have had several vehicles repaired here over the years and spent tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and they want to nickel and dime me? Not happening. BTW, I stopped by Bastoli Auto Body in Inglewood and Jim popped the air filter in, in about 10 seconds, no charge. read more

Honest, friendly and reasonably priced. I found my shop for any future needs. Great service.

I have been going to Simon's for at least 10 years. Phil has always done a great job...until yesterday. I explained I had an intermittent problem that involved the ABS light and the speedometer on my 1999 Ford Ranger. I told him I thought that the issue was with the ABS/speed sensor on the rear differential, or the wiring of said sensor, and I asked if he would check it out. He called me three hours later saying he couldn't reproduce the issue. He said he drove the truck and it didn't throw any codes. I told him it was intermittent, it's only happened maybe 5 times in the last year, I wouldn't expect him to be able to reproduce the issue on a test drive. All I wanted him to do was check the sensor and the sensor's wiring to the GEM and he said over the phone that he wouldn't do it. Having spent thousands of dollars at Simon's over the last decade, and willing to spend more, I must say I was very disappointed. read more

I took my car to Simon this year as I have been to them many times before but my issue is not with their work as it is exceptional but my issue is that they overcharge and you dont even know you were overcharged until much later on because they are all so nice and you just go with the flow (which is my fault).. Just be more educated and get other quotes when work is needed for your vehicle as it is a fair thing to do as I do understand that they too need to make money for their business but not to the point where they are charging more than the dealer does. Like I said they do really good top quality work and they also have a fast turnaround time in getting your car back to you. I will be back to them in the future but I will be going to the dealer first and then see if Simon can beat the price. The old adage being "you get what you pay for" is true with Simon and I have no complaints with their work. :-) Lastly, STAY AWAY FROM PEP BOYS UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE PROBED & ROBBED and have your wallet missing. read more

Thank goodness I've only had to use this place twice , let me explain..... it's never good when you have to take your car into the shop. But the 2 times I used this place I was glad I did. The guys here are helpful and honest. I've always felt that they do honest work and they call you and keep you updated on the progress. There are never hidden charges. My vehicle is pretty distinct and they hear it coming towards the corner and almost every time they have stopped to wave since they are at the corner of Grant and Aviation. They do not nickel and dime people. When and if I have car trouble this will be my go to mechanic. read more

I've been going to Simon since he opened & I lived around the corner. I now live in Long Beach, but I still take my car to Simon's. Even for a simple oil change. Why? Because he actually changes your filters & checks your fluids as well as change your oil. Unlike Jiffy Lube & places like that. He plugs my car into his computer and tells me what's wrong quicker than my dealer does. Simon's is reasonably priced & honest. He actually says things like, "You're gonna need brakes soon. But probably not for another 3 months." I recommend him to all of my friends. But definitely call for your appointment ahead of time. Simon's is very busy & very popular. You can always walk around the corner & get a yummy sandwich at Guiliano's while they're working on your car. read more

My husband and I have been going to Simons for about 3 years. We have always been impressed with their efficient and honest service. Phil and Simon are both GREAT. Last year, after my husband had left for work- I went out to start the car and take my son to school the battery had died. I immediately called Phil and he drove to my house and jumped my car. I took my son to school and then drove it to Simons and he replaced my battery. Awesome! It doesnt matter if your car need major or minor work- they willt ake great care of you. The prices are reasonable but most importantly- they are honest and treat their customers with care and respect. read more

Small, independent auto repair shop. I've taken several different cars there over the past few years, and most of the time they've done a good job. They were pretty responsive to my needs, kept me in the loop regarding repair options, and as far as I can tell they were reasonably priced. The only real downside to Simon's is that you'll need a shoehorn to get your car into their tiny driveway which is littered with cars about to get fixed, cars in the midst of getting fixed, or happy cars about to leave. Dropping off your car can be quite stressful, especially if their driveway is full and you have to back up onto Grant Blvd as cars are approaching to make a swift right turn onto Aviation. But with relatively close proximity to my home and to a bus station, with fair prices and quality results, Simon has kept me rolling. read more

I had been searching for that neighborhood, honest repair guy that looks out for me and doesn't see me as a cash cow...FOUND HIM! I have never had a bad transaction, never felt I was misguided to the high dollar issues, never felt fleeced...only cared for and taken care of. You want it done, done right, done fair - SIMON and his staff are the one's to see. read more

If I could rate them lower I would.They came recommended but when it came time to drop off the vehicle as agreed the owner was rude and dismissive. The tow truck driver couldn't believe it...sounds like the negative reviews have it right! The positive ones are probably friends or local South Bay folks that don't even realize they're getting ripped off...There's plenty of honest Mechanics out there, find one you can trust that doesn't have a problem respecting the customer. read more

I very recently had my car serviced at Simon's. I usually take my car to the dealer however since the warranty is over I figured it was time to find an honest and dependable mechanic. I landed at Simon's via Yelp. Simon's service lives up to the other great reviews on Yelp. The repairs were timely and the mechanic (Phil) talked to me in detail about the problem I came in for. Phil was able to repair my car and did additional work I strongly suspected I needed. The cost was affordable, not dirt cheap but comparable to the awesome customer service and peace of mind. read more

Ok the fact that he has been in business forever and only has 30 Yelp reviews is suspicious . This guy is a rip off. He swears he uses "Toyota parts " this is all a lie. He is so nice that you don't even notice that he is ripping you off . Beware . I will never ever come back here or refer . We had something wrong with our car he fixed it for $900.00 and then exactly 5 days later my car stalled and something totally different needed to be fixed another $1100 . Simon is so personable that he fooled me . I think his friends write his reviews for him personally. read more

Very honest, thorough and affordable. I've brought my car to them twice so far. Once for electrical issues and another time for major maintenance. On both occasions, they beat their quoted price as well as competitor prices. While the turn around wasn't the fastest, they were very thorough. They double check their work and let me know what work could be put off until a later date. read more

Simon, Kyle, and Phillip are amazing! They are honest and kind people. I have been taking my car in there for many years. They always fixed what needs to be fixed and never overcharged me for anything. read more

Look. This place is 5 Stars. Phil and Simon should get the Oscar for their workmanship and honesty. Both cool guys. Joel M. Lois S. Andrew S. Judy B. S. Keep it guys and Thanks. read more

I am a client of Simons for the past 15 years. Simons provides honest service at a fair price. II referred my neighbors and they we happy with Simons too. read more

Very helpful and friendly! It took longer than usual to fix my car because it is an old car but they gave me lots of info to take with me to make my classic truck better. I appreciated that very much. read more

Fantastic guys to work with. They're very friendly, knowledgeable, and fair. I trust them with all the auto work I can't handle. They work on motorcycles too. read more

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Ive lived in Redondo Beach for 34years & its Great to have a honest mechanic in my city, Phil gave me Great customer service and kept me updated on work being done. read more

Simons Automotive Service - Thanks Phil, for working on my 1960 Jalopy : ) - Auto Repair Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Simons Auto Repair also repairs motorcycles and scooters. I have brought my 1985 Honda 80 Elite scooter into Simons several times for repairs. Mike who loves to tinker on anything and I am convinced can fix anything did the repairs on my scooter. Mike called to give me a progress report on the repairs and also gave me a complete history about my scooter and encouraged me to hang on to the scooter because it is so reliable and they continue to make parts for the almost 30 year old bike. Mikes passion for his work is palpable and his competence shines through. For a product or a service to be considered professional it must be competent, caring and convenient. With only two of these three items present, the service is probably good but not professional. The service at Simons Auto Repair is very professional. I highly recommend their service. John Buch Captain, United Airlines read more

This is the nicest most sincere mechanic I've ever met! I called Simon's shop because the light over my license plate was out and I had gotten pulled over for it the night before. He told me to come right in and he fixed it for me immediately, out of the pure kindest of his heart. I recommend this shop to everyone, but especially women like myself who are concerned about being taken advantage of by other mechanics. Simon man is an honest and he will not up-charge you. read more

I'm so happy with the service they gave me. They were all very honest witch is a big thing for me when it comes to auto repair and they saved me from spending a lot of money on something I didn't need. Thanks guys! read more

Been taking our four family cars to Simon for years and they're great! Up front, honest, and reliable

Simon and staff; Thank you for your HONESTY and help with our car. Do not go to a dealer for your auto work. Trust SIMON. Thank you David and Gale read more

They are super nice which is what got me, BUT after a few experiences with them and thousands of dollars later, I now realize that they are A MAJOR RIP OFF... AND they are NOT experienced with BMWs. Just moved to the area and saw all the great reviews on Yelp so decided to try out Simons Automotive for my BMW. Hoping for an honest, reasonably priced independent mechanic, I went to Simon's for a few repairs on my 10 year old car - I was surprised that their pricing was a little steep, but I trusted that they would do a great job. They worked on my brakes and to my surprise, they charged almost as much as the BMW dealership. I bit my tongue and paid it. They also fixed my wiper which literally flew off the windshield one day, only to find a week later, the wiper coming out of place again, so I had to bring it back for them to tweek. I let all of that stuff go. Then I wanted the keys to my car to be reactivated. The remote stopped opening and closing the doors to the car. So I called Simon to ask if he could reprogram it. He told me to bring it in and he'd take a look at it. So I brought it in. He tried the keys and sure enough, they didn't work. So he said that he had a friend who had a computer that can reprogram keys like this and he would ask him to borrow it. He then mentioned that if I did bring it to the BMW dealership instead, they would charge me A LOT of money for programming it. So being absolutely oblivious to how these keys work, I believed him and brought the car in the next day. They kept the car for the ENTIRE DAY to reprogram the keys!!!! When I picked the car up, they presented me with a bill of $160!!!! I looked at the bill in disbelief. They said it was an effort to borrow the computer and then reprogram the keys. I let it go and paid the damn bill. Then I left, content that my keys finally worked again. Later I get home, and my husband mentions that our former independent mechanic on the other side of town reset our keys once by pressing a few buttons and turning the keys in some sequential way to reset it. Then I called a BMW Dealership and ask them how much it would cost to reset my keys, and the service adviser told me to just come in and he will reset it for me for no charge, in the driveway. Now what is this BS about Simon saying he needed to borrow a computer? I was floored. I take responsibility for being completely ripped off and paying that $160 - I should've looked online how it was done, or at least call the dealership first, before going to Simon, but I trusted him! Oh well, I will write that $160 off to charity. Then 2 months later, my power steering hose (which Simon replaced for $400 + dollars parts and labor previously) started to leak AGAIN. I brought it to ANOTHER mechanic, and they told me that there is a brand new hose in there and it is the wrong hose which is probably why it's leaking. They are quoting me a little less to replace it yet again. So proves to me yet again that Simons Automotive is a complete rip off. read more

Extraordinary quality service. Repairs are always done in a diligent and timely manner.

So I decided to come here for an oil change. When I pull in the guy starts yelling at me because he assumed I was trying to cut through to another street (this place is on a corner). When I tried to tell him I wasn't cutting through he just yelled at me more and threatened to call the police. I'll stay with Firestone's, thanks. read more