We had a family emergency and had to get to Palm Springs immediately. We needed to get an oil change before the trip because it was very very due. When it rains it pours and the hood would not open because the latch was broken. These gentlemen fix the car and change the oil and check the tires like a NASCAR pit crew. I couldn't be more happy. I highly recommend their service. read more

This is the worst f**king automotive repair shop in Tujunga. They lied to me for a week telling me my Van would be ready. The repair was only 7 hours to complete and they took a week and stop answering the phone after 3 days and refuse to call back or respond to my text messages, after they asked me to text. DO YOURSELF AND FAMILY A FAVOR A STAY FAR AWAY FROM THESE CONARTIST. I WILL BE CONTACTING THE BBB, LOCAL AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE HORRIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICE! read more

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Would not recommend. Their repair philosophy it to just start repalcing things till something fixes the problem. Their business practices are not very fair either. I brought my camry in a couple months ago to diagnose some low engine power I was experiencing. When I came in, the mechanic said it would be $60 for a diagnotic which I agreed to. He spent about 5 mintues and reading the engine codes and then recommended cleaning the throttle body and replacing the MAF for for $250. I asked how he knew that was the problem, and he said it was one of a many possible problems with the car. I sensed their philosophy is to just replacing things until something works which is not a very cost effective method. I decided not to proceed with the repairs becasue I didn't trust this mechanic. Worked on the car myself and discovered it was actually a clogged catalytic converter; good thing I ignored their advice. I asked if he could waive or reduce the $60 diagnotic charge since he simply spent 5 min reading computer codes (which I already had done myself) and didn't actually give a diagnostic. He refused, but did not have good explanation as to why. I paid and left, but will never return. read more

Very good service,professional masters did everything perfect I am very very satisfied with their work thank you read more

SoCal Auto Clinic - Auto Repair Near Me - Tujunga, California

Unfortunately the owners have changed. I don't tend to write reviews. I've lived in this neighborhood for about 18 years and the new owner is not someone I would recommend, he is a bit rude and I will no longer be taking my car there or recommending him. I use to go to Shant and he was amazing and was an asset to the neighborhood, sad to see him of sold the business. read more

I brought a car that I was test driving to be inspected last week. They were able to take me in right away and get it done foe me, which I am very grateful. They didn't charge very much either. He gave my a car a pretty good report. He noted a few potential future maintenance issues. Pointed out a couple filters that need replacing. He also told me that the oil was good and that the tires and brakes were new. This is the point where I kind of knock off a couple stars though. I had brake problems almost immediately on my drive home. They weren't constant -- they were intermittent over the next couple days, but I could feel metal grinding against metal. I took it to a mechanic near my work who, after a quick visual inspection, said the front brake pads needed replacing. (I didn't tell him that another mechanic said the brakes were new). Since he replaced the brake pads, my car has been running perfectly. I like car. I'm really glad I bought it. I'm very appreciative that he was able to get my inspection done right away, without which I wouldn't have bought it. But it is odd to me that he pointed out specifically that my brakes were new when they clearly needed replacing. Maybe they were new but weren't installed right? I don't know. I'm inclined to believe the second guy though because my brakes work now and they were sometimes grinding before. In any case, it's a minor issue for buying a used car. I'm very happy with my purchase and I'm thankful to So Cal Auto Clinic for their part in helping me purchase it. I kind of wish they had found the problem with my brakes when doing the inspection though. I can't really give them five stars when another mechanic had to diagnose and fix what they had told me was good. read more

This shop cuts corners to complete jobs as quickly as possible. They used gasket maker sealant instead of an actual gasket when servicing my transmission that never needed servicing to begin with. I told them what I thought was the problem and they didn't listen. The thermostat had broken in the bottom of the expansion tank that controlled the flow of coolant to the transmission oil cooling box. They instead services the transmission, sure enough the transmission got hot and went back into safety mode. I had it towed back. They reset the transmission and told me I needed a new battery. I went and bought one and on my way home it went back into safety mode. I called Shant and he told me it was ok to keep driving it. The transmission went out. Upon visually inspecting the exterior of my transmission it was quite apparent that it had gasket maker sealant that seeped out and as a result the transmission lost all its fluid. After a dramatic chain of events Shant took responsibility and replaced the transmission with another used transmission at his expense. He gave it back to me with problems it hadn't had before the transmission went out. Before I even left his shop I noticed it was jolting when taken out of park. He leaned over looking under the side of my lowered car and said oh that's the differential I can see it's moving don't worry just bring it back I'll take care of it for you. There's no way you would be able to see that by looking under the car. I brought the car back and an hour after dropping it off Shant calls me and says he was misinformed on how to replace the differential mount bushing that they aren't covering the cost of the repair he made a mistake that it's actually going to cost me $800 to fix it. He had lied to me about the problem just to get rid of me and my car. I told him to put my car back together and I had it towed home. I had taken my car to him several times prior and yes his prices are very cheap. I was the one who put the logos on his shop doors, and brought him the black barstools in his entry and water machine so they'd have cold water. I went outta my way to do anything I could to thank him for the work he did on my car and in the end it was apparent that he was no different than any other small repair shop. No more trustworthy or honest. I'm astonished at the response Shant has made attempting to attack me as if I had done wrong in sharing my experience in the review of his business from my experience with him approximate 7-8 months ago. I never ripped any parts off my car as he claims in his response. Any claims made that My review isn't 100% accurately representing the truth when I have photographic evidence to back every bit of it, well it just goes to show how ego and pride prevent most people from admitting fault when they have clearly made mistakes or done wrong. read more

terrible...dropped off car with a damaged radiator and after amonth and a half got the car back and it overheated 2 days later w/ damage and I checked it out and 10 minutes later when I got to the thermostat and the bolts were rattling around!!!! When I told them what happened they replied, "Thats your problem." and only held out there hand and said,..."We fix for $1500." On April 11, 2023 I was in a minor accident and I ran into a large commercial vehicle at @ 20 MPH on the 2 FWY (N). After failing to get the truck to pull over I exited the freeway and pulled over. After determining that I had a compromised radiator, I had the car towed @11 miles 1/2 from my home. (I had used up all my available tow miles. The next morning, I walked to my car and tried to fill the radiator and confirmed that it was damaged and leaking. I started the car and it sounded fine so I immediately dropped it off in front of the mechanic in the complaint. I had already confirmed that the insurance would cover the storage fee so I engaged the mechanic and his son (I believe) to give me an estimate. But as the car had started to heat up before I exited the 2 FWY I asked them to do a compression check first to be safe. They told me $3600 and suggested they would be done in 3 days. I told them wait until my settlement arrives and do a compression check again, Finally on 05/05/23, my settlement arrived and before I went to the bank I told them to get the paperwork ready and let me know what the check "readings" were. On the same day, when I got there, they had not prepared an estimate and apparently had not done compression check, but had received the hood and lighting assembly. But I wanted to be sure we were communicating accurately so I went to my neighbors who spoke Armenian and he followed me over to confirm my expectations. They had drafted a rudimentary looking receipt page with very little detail and my neighbor said they wondered why I wanted a compression check. I told him to explain to them I had been in a similar situation before, and had wasted 1000's of dollars in repairing body work, only to find my car "allegedly:" had a blown head gasket also. I had been told always do comp check when buy a car or think there is any chance you have damaged the engine. I told them I would only give them $2000 until I got the readings on each cylinder and a detailed estimate. After being told 3 days again, a week passed and they said they were waiting on the A/C compressor when I asked, But told me they compression check was good at 141 and handed me a much more thorough estimate so I agreed to give them another $750 in cash on 5/19/23. As my financial situation required me to get back to work ASAP, I daily checked in on them and after telling the son I needed to get back to work, he told me , "not my problem." On top of that I spoke to a friend who rebuilds VW vans, and he told me that its virtually impossible to find an engine with a 100,000 miles on it with the exact same pressure readings on each cylinder. Finally, I got them to finish on 05/25/23. Getting ready to close they promised me a receipt the next morning and I needed to get to work. I looked over the car and it sounded good so I was hopeful. Two days later, on the 210 FWY I noticed the temp guage start to spike and pull over with the needle only hitting the red for a few moment. I waited for about 45 minutes filled the radiator with 1 gallon coolant and 2 gallon water and started to head the additional 4-5 miles home, but had to stop and repeat the same thing one more time. When I arrived, and entered the shop telling him what happened the mechanic and his son(?) popped the hood, and almost instantly told me it was the head gasket and then said, "$1800.00." I asked them shouldn't they try to see why the car had overheated again, right after they had supposedly fixed the radiator and "bleed cooling system?" After a couple more days more of conversations and them only asking for more money I decided I had to try to determine what was going on. I had almost entirely exhausted an $9,500 settlement paying for their "repair," living expenses for a month extra they took fixing the car, and the tools I knew I would need once I did the chemical test and found gasses in the coolant. While underneath the car checking the radiator I reached up to get a socket on the thermostat and found the bottom bolt loose enough for me to remove by hand, explaining why it overheated again. I have replaced a head gasket successfully before in a Dodge Ram van, so having no other choice I have slowly but carefully gotten down to the valves, waiting for a 9mm triple square long stem socket to arrive, or a mobile mechanic to agree to come out remove the head bolts for me so we can confirm a blown head gasket and work our way back. I have already purchased all new gaskets, head bolts, and necessary items to flush out coolant system and oil change, spark plugs, etc. Additionally while installing the ra read more

I took my car to So Cal Motors for an oil change and was so pleasantly surprised by my experience! Yervand was extremely knowledgeable and helpful without being pushy or trying to oversell me on other services. I'll definitely be going back if/when my car needs any future services! read more

I have a 2018 Audi A4 and looking for a reputable auto repair shop in LA is not easy. Let me tell you how Shant went above and beyond with quality of oil and service. Normally, my oil changes take at least 30mins to an hour. Shant finished in 15mins because he was focused on one car at a time. He answered every question I had and demonstrated professionalism. The guys who work here are welcoming and HONEST. I found my go to auto service shop. read more

Michael and Shant are absolutely wonderful. They are so honest. So reasonable. They take extra steps to ensure safety for we customers and do outstanding work. I recommend them 100% Thank you Michael and Shan't . God bless you !!! read more

I took my car in recently and was very satisfied with the work they did. I was given a much higher quote at a different mechanic shop just down the street, I had seen and heard many good things about this shop but had never actually taken a car until recently and I was very pleased. They were very responsible and professional unlike other mechanics they weren't trying to scam me into over paying, instead they were very kind and helpful. They listened to all my concerns and took care of everything I had mentioned and more! Safe to say I've found a new trusted mechanic shop, I'm very picky with where I take my cars but I'm pleased to know my cars will be in good hands from here on out! Thank you So Cal Motors a special thank you to Micheal and Shant for fixing my car! read more

Came in for the first time for an oil change and Shant and Michael were extremely welcoming and went above and beyond my expectations. Usually when I have any car work done, I have to be wary about up-selling, but that didn't happen here at all, and I have no doubt that they always had my best interest in mind. I was also seen 10 minutes before my appointment and out in under 30. Thank you, Shant and Michael! I'm looking forward to my next oil change with you. :) read more

Michael helped me so much, he changed my oil in 30 min and he was super nice. Definitely coming back here again! Highly recommended.

No more yelping required. You've found it. This is the only place people should bring their cars. Solid work, awesome dude whos willing to help. My car, my moms car, my sisters car. They can do it all at So Cal. Professional HONEST quality work that is hard to find. Shawn makes life simple when you have car problems. He takes pride in his work and shows it. Thank you! read more

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Sean was nice in accommodating me in a very short notice. Oil change was done in no time. They're very friendly and their price is reasonable. Highly recommended! Will definitely be back. read more

Great little auto repair center. Finally I've found someone I can trust in the somewhat dubious car industry. Shaunt the proprietor is honest, direct and tells it how it is. He will get your car well serviced and at a fair price. Here you get a mix of quality without being price gouged. As a business owner myself who believes in delivering quality at a fair price it's wonderful to find another like mind in a different industry. I will happily refer all family members and our personal clients to Shaunt's auto repair center. Thank you for your help. Rudi M Business owner read more

Shant is an exceptional business owner and mechanic that will make absolutely sure you are satisfied in every way, both from a price perspective as well as in terms of accurate mechanic work. I trust him in every situation, and have yet to be proved wrong. Shant is not just a great mechanic. He has taken the time to explain everything carefully to me as a vehicle owner, and even helped me work with insurance companies after a couple of accidents. Following his tips and with his help I have been able to upgrade to far more reliable and better performing transportation, and so essentially thanks to him I've been able to get out of the car money-pit. If you have been given the run around by mechanics, or they've made it hard for you to deal economically with the necessity of caring for your care, I have a feeling you are in for restored faith in humanity when you go to this shop. read more

This place has always taken care of my car needs and has never disappointed me or any referrals ive sent. shant is very honest i recommend all my friends and family here read more

My AC went out on my 2007 Dodge Caravan. I called Shan't around 11am and he told me to bring it up. He took me right in and diagnosed the problem in front of me in 10 minutes! It needed a condenser. I left him the van and went home. Three hours later I picked up the van repaired at a reasonable price. I recommend this shop without reservation. read more

I wen t to So Cal to do AC service. The price was supper great and they did service really fast. Shawn and his team professionals and did job fast and efficiently. I will definitely come back to change my oil here. read more

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I have been coming to him for the past 8 years he always greet me properly listens to what's wrong with the car rather than making assumptions with the diagnosis then he Narrows down to diagnosis which cuts down time. His prices are very fair is the level of skill and work is superior to many mechanics at work with before he's currently taking care of my fleet of five cars couldn't have been happier with this gentleman! read more

SoCal Auto Clinic - My personal mechanic of 5 years this gentleman knows how to get a job done on a timely matter and does the job wants and does the job right! - Auto Repair Near Me - Tujunga, California

I have been to so many shops and never left confident in the work that was going to done until I came here. Mike made everything super simple and easy and I can tell my car was in good hands. My car will not be going to any other shops I highly recommend SoCal Motor. read more

The most honest mechanic in town! Shant is super informative and will give you an honest opinion in any issues you have with your car. I have tried multiple shops in the last but I'm so happy I have found this gem right in my own neighborhood ! read more

This mechanic shop has the best prices! I take all the cars that I own as well as what my family owns here. The mechanic himself doesn't just talk so he can get money. He speaks the truth. Other places always speak for just money. Love it here and it's a nice place with great service! read more

Shant has taken care of my Porsche for several years and I cannot express how grateful I am for his services. He never takes advantage or under delivers. You should go here I highly recommend it read more

Shant (the owner) is honest, incredibly good at his job and a gentleman. The first time I visited So Cal Motor, I just needed a few small things repaired. He took care of my older car like I was driving the nicest Lexus in the neighborhood. He charged me less than any other shop had quoted me. So a few weeks later, when I needed a total break job done on my car, I went right back to his shop. He explained what my options were. He gave me price options and explained the differences in quality. He empowered me to make informed decisions. My car drives perfectly now. He even went above and beyond and did an extra repair on my car that he didn't need to. He did it just to help me out. He is kind, knowledgeable, fair, fast and a pleasure to do business with. I highly recommend this business! read more

Shant, you are an honest and trustworthy mechanic and friend. He won't recommend unnecessary work and always prioritizes for your budget and safety. Thank you man, you have earned a customer and friend for life. read more

Shant was very nice and he fixed what my car needed right away. Very honest and very fair. 2 thumbs up! read more

My husband and I have been taking our cars to Shant for the past few years. His prices are always very fair and services are always professional and on point. Thanks to the so cal team, my car is always in good shape read more

Honest - knowledgeable- dependable - affordable - everything you would want from a shop ! Thank you !

This place is great!! I brought in my BMW 7 series the master tech Shant has a lot of knowledge and addressed all issues rates are fair I highly recommend this shop read more

A honest man, a terrific mechanic. I have been driving for 27 years. In all that time I have never had someone work on my car that I trust more. Shant is professional, honest and KNOWS his business. He always tells me what needs to be done and what can wait. I had a bad issue with my F-150 transmission. The dealer wanted to replace my transmission for a lot of money. I took it to Shant and he diagnosed and fixed the problem without replacing the entire transmission. He even called me twice to check on the transmission to make sure his work fixed the issues. He is very friendly and he takes care of my wife's car now too. read more

This was a great shop Anthony was very professional and helped me fix my jeep. I was so happy to get it back and it was perfect. No complaints. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone who needs any work read more

Michael was very helpful when I needed an oil change for my car when I was in a rush to get to work. Highly recommend this mechanic shop.

Not knowing much about cars can get tricky when dealing with auto shops. Third time I've brought my car in within a few years and I couldn't be happier. It's hard to find honest people/business owners. Shant was super knowledgeable and offered affordable prices. Wouldn't take my car any other place. They're clean and quick! Thank you guys! read more

I called so cal motors about 5 minutes before they closed in desperate need of an oil change and Shant and Anthony both stayed late to take care of us. They also found a piece of metal in my tire and fixed that for me as well. While we were waiting for the oil change to be finished Shant consulted me on other car issues I had. Prices are competitive and service is great. I'll definitely be coming back and referring friends and family!! read more

I've been taking my car to Shant for years and he's awesome (Mercedes c250, 2014). I've been meaning to write this review for a while but haven't gotten around to it until now. I had been through several other body shops before finally finding this one because most others just want to pile on repair after repair for a super high bill. Shant keeps it real. He tells you what's wrong, what's urgent, and what's not. Not to mention he does an amazing job. I've never had to take my car in for the same issue because once he fixes it, it's done right and no need to go back. Can't say the same for other body shops I had been to before finding this one. Highly highly recommend! read more

Look no further! I've been coming here over 6 years now! Very knowledgeable about cars, honest and trustworthy Shant always takes care of us with amazing customer service!! read more

Shawn services the whole families cars. His services are great. I recommend this place