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4.4 (222 reviews)
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Joyce Y.

Wahid and Sam are THE BEST! Love these guys! EVERYONE here is great! My brother-in-law started coming here and now my entire massive family all come and bring their cars, and for good reason: they are honest, affordable, and conveniently located near the 405 freeway. Call them for any services you might need and you'll get fair prices. Pro tip: avoid the weekends if possible, because they get busyyyyy. Thank you, Wahid! I don't know what we would do without you.

Repaired my car. Great job, great service! Using them not first time always quick, professionally and reasonable prices. Thank you.

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Alexander A.

As an engineer who loves working on cars, I am very particular about where I take my vehicles for service. Since I'm currently at school without my tools, I needed to find a reputable shop to handle my maintenance-heavy Dodge Charger. Like many, I initially went in with skepticism--auto repair shops often have a stigma of being dishonest. However, my experience at Star Auto was nothing but positive, with honest communication and high-quality work. I had the pleasure of meeting Sam, Wahid, and Joey--all of whom are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely nice people. They took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly assess my car. My Charger had a complex coolant over-pressurization issue, and I trusted them to diagnose and fix it. After extensive troubleshooting, they couldn't definitively narrow the problem down to a single component. Since my issue wasn't critical, they recommended against expensive part replacements they couldn't guarantee would fix the issue. Instead of trying to upsell me unnecessary repairs, they were upfront about their findings--and even more impressively, they didn't charge me a dime for their time. That level of honesty is rare in this industry. On a separate visit, I went in with a more urgent problem--my brake pedal was sinking to the floor. They quickly diagnosed a failed master cylinder, completed the repair efficiently, and got me back on the road at a very reasonable price. Their expertise and fair pricing make them stand out among other shops. A quick note on wait times: Since Star Auto is a busy shop with a lot of cars in line for service, it may take a day or two before they can start working on your vehicle. However, once they begin, they are efficient--most jobs are completed the same day if they have the necessary parts. If parts need to be ordered, expect a slight delay, but that's simply the reality of auto repairs and not a reflection on the shop itself. Overall, I am extremely pleased with Star Auto and how they conduct business. They are reputable, capable, and prioritize honesty over profit. Lastly, I want to address the negative reviews here for those making an informed decision. Many of the 1-star reviews seem to be written by individuals who don't fully understand the logistics of auto repair. As someone with hands-on experience in mechanics, I can confidently say that Star Auto operates with integrity and transparency. They have no need or intention to deceive their customers. If you're looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and fairly priced auto shop, I highly recommend Star Auto. They've earned every bit of this 5-star review!

Busy on a random Wednesday. Good thing they're fast.

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7 years ago

Got a screw in my tire and I was panicked. They accommodated me 20 min till closing!! A lil pricey but excellent customer service!!

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4 years ago

Trustworthy and fair prices. Sam is amazing! Such a nice, caring and friendly manager. I'll go to them again for sure!

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6 years ago

Rolled my car here after engine overheated. They will get the job done. Not my first option but convenient location

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5 years ago

Not a good experience. Not recommended for the service and delay..definitely need to check with different auto repairs

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5 years ago

Great service and can do catalytic converter repairs + shield installation for my stolen one on my prius :(

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5 years ago

They replaced my starter and AC same day within a few hrs. Car running Great and AC working Great, very cold. Great service!

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5 years ago

Sam is so amazing! he took my stress away today. I'm so glad I found star auto service

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11 years ago

So happy to have across this mechanic shop very honest, reliable and affordable I highly recommend this shop will diffenatly come back

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