1. Sparkys Auto Care

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Culver City , CA

Sparkys Auto Care

4.9 (16 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Auto brake repair

Auto engine repair

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Edgar R.

I was recommended to Sparkys by my friend. Had my Camaro diagnosed and repaired and I can say it was an amazing experience. Not many honest mechanics in the field but Im glad I found this place. If you need any work on your car hit them up. Thnx Serg!

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Merhawe H.

Second time I have came to this shop. And will come back if I have any car issues. They are very honest and hardworking mechanics who didn't give up on my car and went above and beyond to repair my car and take care of me as a customer! They gave me the best price in the area. Great value!

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Ingrid U.

"Great 1st time experience. Had an appointment and was in and out in a timely fashion. Plan on going back as service is needed. Forget going around my town searching for a knowledgeable, experienced, reliable, trustworthy and professional mechanic. Sparkys is near USC area and it's totally worth the drive! Finding a decent, honest mechanic can be very stressful. As a woman, I have had horror stories about visiting the wrong shop and got scammed cold! Fortunately, yelp helped me create a project, requesting a service and an estimate for what my vehicle needed! They made it easier to find car mechanics who do their job well and charge fair prices. Took my car for free evaluation to 3 different mechs, 2 of them quoted me ridiculous prices and they were not honest. Sparkys was by far straight to the point and the owner was really down to earth! Very welcoming and friendly. I felt like I was conversing with an old friend and I really liked how much he cares about giving you VIP service!! Conversely, you can get the word out about a really amazing mechanic like mine. 5 stars A+A+++ thank you Sergio, we were able to drive San Diego comfortably and worry free thanks to Sparkys... people, got to try this guy out... he's really awesome!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly and honest staff, fair pricing, and quick turnaround. Many also appreciate high quality repairs.

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5 months ago

They got my Chevy Malibu 2019 running back brand new thank you Sergio greatly appreciate it

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7 months ago

Received great service from Sergio. I brought in my Kia Sorento 2020yr which he repaired the valve cover gasket. Got the job done right!

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6 months ago

Sergio is the man. There's a reason why this place has a 4.9. Excellent service,communication, and they fix your car the right way.

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11 months ago

Friendly service, took care of us quick when we got there for an oil change! good quality

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“Sergio and Brenda were awesome I drive by this place all the time and I never knew they be my go to.”

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I don't know anything about cars so I'm often weary of going to the mechanic. But Adam's takes all…read moremy worries away. Everyone there is polite, straightforward, and honest. I never feel pressured to have additional work done and when I have questions or want opinions I always receive helpful answers. I've been taking my cars here for years and they're running great because of this crew!

I am extremely disappointed with my experience here. I brought my car in on October 6th 2025 for a…read morediagnostic knowing I needed an oil change and possibly had an oil leak. I paid $130 for what was supposed to be a full diagnostic.. a thorough report of issues found after inspection. Instead, I got a single vague paragraph on paper (quote 1) summarizing $2,000+ in repairs with no itemized breakdown. I asked for photos, and they showed me pictures of my engine filters (note you have to get pass air ducts for this). Later that day I requested an itemized quote and suddenly the total dropped by nearly $1,000. Some of the issues just disappeared from the quote. That was my first red flag. How does a "diagnosis" of the same car change that drastically within hours? What did I pay $130 for if not an accurate inspection and record of the car's condition? I decided to check things myself. I ordered my own cabin, engine, and oil filters online for around $35 total (they quoted $180). I replaced the cabin filter in five minutes. Then I went to replace the engine air filter and immediately saw two large tears in both air intake ducts ... the hoses that deliver air into the engine (pre-filter at least). But both were completely ripped. This was never mentioned in either diagnostic, quote 1 or 2 despite being obvious... I paid $130 for them to "inspect" my car, and they missed something anyone could see under the hood? That's not just sloppy... it's negligent. And since accessing the engine filter requires moving those ducts, they had to have seen it. So, recap: I paid $130 for a diagnostic that missed two gaping holes in the air intake ducts something front and center. If I hadn't checked, I'd still be driving with this glaring issue. It's hard not to wonder if I was brushed off because I'm a woman. Im not the type to take someone's word without checking. This felt either lazy or deliberately dishonest. Fast forward to October 11, I came back for what I assumed would be a simple oil change. I'd already paid $130 for the lacking diagnostic, I believe I was informed with my initial quote that would go towards other services. Nope. They charged another $160. But I didn't have the energy to argue and I was planning to bring up the ducts. No one mentioned them... not even when I asked if there were any other issues. So I walked outside opened the hood pointed at the ripped hose and asked "What's this, and why wasn't it in my diagnostic?" The man looks me dead in the eye and says, "Oh, that's not really a big deal... most people don't fix that." Excuse me? I paid for a diagnosis and someone decided this shouldn't be included. Make it make sense. After pressing, he admits it should be replaced... something I already knew since I'd ordered both ducts for $30 online. Then he gives me a verbal quote of $55. I ask him to print it (because I'm not doing he said she said). He writes it up adding "no labor charge" like he's doing me a favor. I already had both parts sitting in my car. When I got home, I realized the quote was for one side the one I'd pointed at. Both were torn. At this point, I've lost all trust in this location. They're not transparent, not thorough, and the way they handled my situation was insulting. I hoped I could trust them with my car, but instead I learned a hard lesson. I'll now personally verify every service I pay for. If you rely on shops for maintenance.. open your hood. Watch a few videos. Understand what's being done before paying the "convenience" premium. Many of these fixes are simple and inexpensive. TL;DR: - Paid $130 for a "diagnostic" that missed two huge air duct tears. - Received inconsistent quotes -- price dropped $1,000 after asking for details. - No transparency or accountability. - Dismissive attitude when confronted. - Trust broken. Would not return.

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