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    Sonora Auto Spa and Lube

    3.4 (418 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Sonora Auto Spa and Lube

    Touchless wash

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    My car Getting it's oil changed and Brake Fluid Flush
    Ryan O.

    I've been going to Sonora Auto Spa and Lube on Riverside Drive for a while now, mostly for their car washes, and I have to say, they consistently impress. I always go for the Royal Car Wash, which is a great value for the price, and the staff always do an excellent job making my car look spotless. Recently, I opted for the Royal Wash plus Wax and Sealant for $65, and it was well worth it. This time, I went in for an oil change and a brake fluid flush, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quick and efficient the service was. The lady at the register was very thorough in explaining the payment, the services performed, and even offered helpful tips for maintaining my car. I also learned something new: if you get an oil change or any work done, you actually receive a free car wash--definitely something I'll take advantage of next time. Sonora Auto Spa and Lube is more than just a car wash. They also handle oil changes, brake services, windshield wiper replacements, and other maintenance needs. Overall, the staff are friendly, professional, and attentive, the pricing is very reasonable, and the service is fast and reliable. I highly recommend checking them out for any car wash or auto service needs--you won't be disappointed!

    Marcus N.

    I have been coming to this place for over 10 years. It's a good family owned business. Richard the manager/ owner has always been professional and helpful to all his customers. The whole team at this place always do an utmost great job specially this guy name German who always cleans my vehicles immaculately, spotless, and do extra clean at all times. I also noticed the chemicals they used for your vehicles are top notch good quality compared to other Carwash places around the area. Not to mention their auto mechanic department is also amazing. This the only place I take my vehicles for oil change. I strongly give them solid 5 stars for always giving your customers the best service as possible.

    Scratches on inside of window caused by Sonora Auto Spa and Lube

    You might be like me. New to the area, looking for a reliable car wash place in town. You decide to try this location because it looks nice, and it's on a friendly street in Glendale. Your car wash turns out nice a couple times, until your vehicle is badly damaged by one of their cleaning associates. Not just lightly damaged, but so grossly negligent and damaged you are shocked they turn the vehicle over to you in that condition (see photo attached - inside of window is scratched NOT outside). You think they have been so pleasant to deal with in the past that they will easily resolve the issue. You didn't read the other reviews about alleged damage to other vehicles, or the owner Richard's responses. Richard is the man with the answers. His justification for anyone who alleges his business is any less than perfect is that he has hundreds of customers and bad reviews don't matter to him. Richard believes nothing bad can happen at his business. Richard believes he is not responsible for damage caused at his business. Richard likes to talk in circles and blame everything on the car owner and being rude, confrontational, and made me downright fearful to come in and view the camera footage. I'm glad I see who Richard really is in this type of situation. If you are like me, consider the bad reviews and take your hard earned money somewhere else. Look at the times Richard has paid for car damage when his business is as fault. Even without payment, look at the times Richard Ajabi has been nice to someone who just followed up on his business practices. Support kind businesses. I'm grateful to be done with Sonora Auto Spa and Lube. Their formal business entity name is Clearcoat Inc. Update: Richard claims the scratches are from rolling my window up and down, when the same scratches are on the back windshield that physically cannot roll up and down. NONE of these scratches existed before taking my car in. Protect your cars from this place!

    Yay! Always a life saver! (Literally)
    Lauren P.

    I've literally been coming here for...ehhh 25 years? And Gevik has gotten me through three cars two boyfriends and a hubby and 4 cats. We have all come here. I drive all the way from Encino now to Glendale just to see Gevik! He's always kind, joy filled, and honest. I trust no one else with cars keeping me safe on the LA streets. The entire Sonora team are worth a trip. Always! Also. Check out the detail and wash team! Top notch!!

    I barely write reviews, I don't like to diminish or play with people's money, but I was very dissatisfied with the job that was done! I paid $70 for a royal wash and the additional interior cleaning. The man that takes down the order of the job you want was nice, and also gave me a suggestion to get an additional hand wax saying that my car looks like it's due for a wax to protect the paint. I thought that was a good idea and added that also. The jobs I got, I already expected to be there at least an hour or more. Surprisingly it was less than that and I see why. When I got into my car my door, my seats, the middle console and the dashboard where dirty as I left it when I came in. Mind you as I'm saying I paid more for interior, which was the most important thing for me at that time. They came in and did it again and it still wasn't to the satisfactory of the price that I paid. Then came back in, and my car floors and the crevices that I'm not able to get to are still full of sand and crumbs. And then I had to ask again if that could be redone. As I was trying not to be picky, but I'm still looking at the car and the price that I paid let the people know inside what was going on, and I'm not sure if it was the manager or the owner who I was speaking to he started wiping it down, but while I'm letting him know what's going on, he's not being apologetic. He's just wiping stuff down quiet showing as if he's upset and doesn't want to speak because he doesn't want to say anything out-of-pocket. The top of my car still had spots on it, and there was some sticky spots on it, and I didn't understand after I was told I was getting a hand wax to help my paint job. Yes I could've asked for them to just redo it because that is what should've been done but at the same time that should have been offered. Overall I'm not happy with the job that was done and the job that was not given in the description that I paid for. And the pictures that I'm adding are still after I asked for those few things to be redone.

    Dirty charging station

    Needs a negative 5 stars. Just got back from a 45$ car wash with water spots on moon roof and dirty trunk and dirty charging station. I actually pulled back in and asked them to clean the driver side door interior because that's all I saw. Once I went to get groceries after the wash I opened to trunk and it wasn't touched. I am also going to call and let them know of the poor job done.

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    1 year ago

    They do a great job here. Victor is my fav. He does the best job. They have couches and chairs inside while you wait.

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    5 months ago

    I like this place. Car wash with oil change. They don't take long either and have a waiting area.

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    7 months ago

    Friendly staff, quick service, and a really clean finish. Couldn't ask for more--highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Have been getting my cars serviced for the last couple of years. Amazing service, Gevik has helped out very honest and helpful. Satisfied

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    They used to be great. But this past Sat my husband brought my car in, and the cleaning was very sub par. Sad,

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    1 year ago

    Always a great experience here. Whether going for a quick wash or full detail, I'd highly recommend.

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    Always do a great job with my vehicle. Come here at least once per month and same consistent service. Everyone is always friendly.

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