Steve&#x27;s Auto Care

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I brought my Honda in for a starter replacement, and Arturo quickly diagnosed the issue and…read moreconfirmed that the starter was the problem. After I left my car, he called to let me know the part was available and provided a clear price quote. The repair was completed in less than three hours. Arturo and his team provided fast, reliable, and affordable service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest and efficient mechanic.

So quick, fairly priced, and easy to work with. Really appreciate them and would go again. Had a…read moreflat tire and they had it patched and back on in about 30 minutes after I arrived.

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Took a 2013 GLK350 here for repair. Repairs included engine mounts, oil change, brakes, fuel…read moresending pump, rear struts, amongst other things. Bill was about 1/2 the price of nearby mercedes competitors. The work was quick, and all issues were remediated within 2 to 3 days. Would recommend using again. Also highly recommend Alex's son, Bryan -- really nice and easy to work w/ over email.

Found this place on a whim after searching for a place to get my brakes replaced. The dealership…read moretold my all four of them were at 4s and quoted me $900 to get them all fixed - brakes only. After speaking with Alex, he quoted me $350, which was a much more reasonable price, so I went over to have him check it out. Turns out, the dealership lied! My brakes didn't need to be changed for another 4-6 months! I really appreciate how nice and honest he was about the entire process. Will definitely be coming back, I highly recommend!

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Fast and reliable service. Highly recommended . Will bring my car again next time I need anything.read more

Sherwin is always respectful he always send you text explaining the problem. I don't had any…read moreproblem when it comes to his work excellent . Highly recommended!

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Jacob and team went above and beyond. He called me with daily updates and had the car ready much…read morefaster than the original estimate. I highly recommend

Ima kinda annoyed over the fact that i had my door fixed here after a collision. The door still…read moredoesnt close right. They said it need to be "broken in" its been over a year now and still needs to be shut hard to close. Its irritating. My window after it got fixed was making a whistling noise so they took my car back and gave it back to me within five minutes ever since then my window goes up very slow, and I just recently noticed the part where they most likely shoved in to stop the whistling noise it's broken. Im very upset

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Mr. Ruiz and his team are all awesome. I'm a woman and it's so worth going to south central to see…read morethem. I 100% trust them.

Always friendly and fast service here . My family has been coming here for years and this well…read morerespected mechanic is very appreciated. Thanks Ruiz for always taking care of my families car needs at reasonable and affordable prices!

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1.0

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A guy by the name of Aaron Medel really messed up our whole experience here. We had our gmc work…read moretruck painted from original blue color to white. The outcome was horrendous. There were massive drip marks in the finished product as well as a ton of over spray. In some spots it looked like they ran out of paint to finish it bc there is not enough paint covering and the coat is so thin ( like rattle can ). In one part it looks like 2 different colors were used , white and some yellowish color. Also we can still see some faint blue behind the white color.. He lied to us also. Had the truck delivered via AAA tow truck on June 23, 2017 he texted us on the 28th telling us it was ready. I asked him for a photo of the truck he said he didn't have one. So we live in Mission Viejo which is a 1.5 hour drive or 3 hour round trip. On June 29th the next day my friend went out to the shop on the basis that the truck was ready, we'll it wasn't to our surprise, Aaron had said that he had problems getting it in the paint booth and that it would be ready in 2 hrs time... it's a Friday no one was looking to stick around in the heat. Plus why did he say that it was ready the day before?????? Anyways the finished product was nightmare to the heart point where it needs to be Repainted AGAIN. We are looking to sell the truck so we are not expecting a well paint job. There goes 770 dollars down the drain. Horrible customer service that guy should be fired..

From the owner: Insurance Companies Welcome!…read more Collision Specialists Automotive Paint Spray Room (available for rent) Auto Body Work Framing Fixing dents Custom paint work Color matching Repairing or installing power windows. Free estimates! We can also go to you at no cost within 15 miles.

J And M Auto Repair

4.6

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I came in looking to get my broken mirror fixed. J and M was well reviewed so I brought my Corolla…read morein to Mike and he got the job done quickly (literally under an hour) and efficiently. Service was friendly and professional. pricing was incredibly fair and honest. I can't recommend Mike enough, I will be returning here in the future if I ever need auto repair.

If you have a classic car or hot rod, this is your place! He truly loves cars and will guide you to…read moremake the best decisions. He's incredibly honest and so easy to communicate with. I wish I had found him sooner but thankful I did in the end!

AutoNation Mobile Service

3.8

(843 reviews)

I just want to send a compliment of gratitude to my technician "Jacob" he was professional and…read morehonest in his work on my Hybrid Lexus. A true value to your company. I will definitely continue to my service and recommend. Appreciated Repair Smith Team.

I appreciated the mobile service when it was under Repair Smith. The prices were reasonable and the…read moremechanics were on-time, worked efficiently and were professional. It was the steep increase in prices that drove me away.

Kiro's Auto Repair & Electric

4.0

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The people at Kiro's auto Repair are also kind, informative and honest. I have taken my car there a…read morefew times and am pleased every time i leave. They fixed my car one time when i had taken it to 2 other car shops that could t get the job and they didn't charge me a arm and leg for it. Made me very happy during a frustrating situation. I also had a stash of money hidden in my car and one of the technicians found it and gave it to me because he thought i lost it. He could have easily taken some it and i would have no clue. Great integrity they have there I recommend Kiro's auto shop to anyone who needs auto repair

So this is the same ownership! Alex's son now runs the business and it's clear that they're cut…read morefrom the same cloth. I had a terrible experience with this shop. Took my car in and he purposefully disconnected the plug from my radiator to make it leak. My mechanic said "someone" did it to show it was broken. This is not good business practice. Stealing from people is not how you do it. Very dishonest and I would never, ever recommend Kinos auto repair to anyone out there.

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2.8

(12 reviews)

This is a total scam. They will ruin your car and ask you to pay for it. They approached me at a…read morepublic parking lot and promised to fix the minor scratches. They ended up ruining my car. The small scratches that nobody would notice became a big patch that I had to pay way more to fix. DO NOT WORK WITH THEM!

John Hance is operating an illegitimate car repair business and is scamming people…read more I hired him to fix some minor damage to my car door in which he initially quoted me for $650 (sounded good given the dealership would charge more) but then increased it $950 bec of some minor dents. After working on the damages for 30 min, he actually made things noticeably worse. - The door was now two-toned and visibly off - There are new bumps and exposed drill holes in the plastic parts - There are drilled holes with screws jammed in, some completely open. - Worst of all the door is now misaligned with the car body He initially said he would come back to fix the damages, but after multiple attempts to schedule a time, I asked for a refund so I can have someone else properly fix the damages he had caused. He agreed to refund $300 which I NEVER received after MULTIPLE attempts of getting in touch with him. It's clear that this guy is dishonest and is actively scamming people.

Budget Mobile Air

(29 reviews)

I overcharged my F-150 AC (going from under to over) and wondering why it was still not producing…read morevery cold air. Then I added more R-134a and made it worse. I called Earl on a Monday morning, arrived at his place 15 min later and he went straight to work on it. He determined it was overcharged by the very hot discharge line and fans running crazy hard. He recovered the charge, did a light evacuation, then put in the proper amount of refrigerant. He was done in 30 minutes. $100. I feared it was a screwed up compressor clutch since it would engage intermittently. Hooray for Earl!!!

Earl is a very kind, caring and very knowledgeable person. He is straight forward, and always wants…read moreto help. He is quick, efficient and fairly priced. I highly recommend him, he's the best. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Normandie Auto Electric & Air Conditioning

(106 reviews)

They recharged the AC system on my 1970 Chevy el Camino just in time for summer heat. Always…read morefriendly and honest. Thanks guys!

Want to give a shout out to Fernando who was able to take me in late on a Saturday afternoon. I was…read morea bit nervous since I couldn't find a shop that wanted to work on my 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. Luckily Fernando put me at ease and let me know that he could try and fix it and if he couldn't he wouldn't charge me a cent. Fernando let me know everything he was doing under the hood and was nice enough to explain to me the process of diagnosing AC issues. He was very transparent compared to what you get at an official dealership. He finished the work within an hour and quoted me at a fair and reasonable price compared to the Subaru dealership. It was definitely worth trying this business in the South Bay.

Mobile Brake Guy

(325 reviews)

As honest as they come…read more Communication was prompt, service was fast as hell, but he didn't cut corners. He did the job done right, what I really appreciated was how real is, upfront and didn't upsell. Good price, great value..give this guy a tip, he definitely doesn't expect it, but with overall service even as working student I had to. Dave, Thank You man, so glad I found a mechanic I can trust.

David was great! He arrived at my location right on time, and the entire service took about 20…read moreminutes. I originally planned on replacing both my brake pads and rotors, but after inspecting everything, he honestly recommended replacing only the rotors. He also pointed out a few other maintenance items that would need attention eventually, but made it clear they weren't urgent and never tried to pressure me into additional work. That level of honesty and transparency is refreshing and hard to find. I really appreciated the straightforward advice and excellent service. I would definitely recommend David and will be using him again for future maintenance.

Master Tech

(235 reviews)

I take my car to Master Tech for all mechanical repairs, routine service and body work. They are…read morethe best! Herbert, the owner, is a knowledgeable mechanic and has a skillful crew. He thoroughly explains the work to be done, any options and tries to find economical solutions. He's caring, professional and provides great customer service. Repairs When the mechanics repair something, it's fixed. I have never had to return. They are very skillful. They fixed a tricky problem with a headlight at a fraction of the cost others quoted. Honest Herbert is honest. He doesn't do unnecessary repairs. For example, Once I had a rattle whenever I started the car. He found a rock in the exhaust pipe and removed it. Body work I recently took my car in for some body work, The cost of the repairs was less than I expected. The car came back looking like new and the paint matched perfectly. Beautiful! I just want to say THANKS to Herbert and his crew and to recommend them highly! Rosann Taylor

Herbert was a big help for me with getting my 2016 Honda accord touring fixed. I had taken it to…read moremultiple mechanics AND the dealer, and no one could tell me exactly what my issue was and just be straight with me. I had an emissions system issue that gave me the code 'P0139'. The first mechanic I took it to last year told me that it was a simple o2 sensor issue (rightfully so considering the code I was getting), yet when he replaced the sensor, the light continually came on. So he replaced it again, and replaced another o2 sensor on the vehicle (according to him). When none of that worked, he told me that my catalytic converter was faulty, and that I was going to have to pay roughly 8k for a new one. Safe to say I didn't believe him, nor did I stick around and simply take his word for it. I started making calls and, at first, genuinely believed that I was going to have to come up with the 8k by summer 2026 (when my smog inspection was due). I thought at one point I was sold a faulty vehicle too and even tried to receive compensation for the error. Turns out that wasn't the case, and even if it was, there wasn't much I could about it anymore. I took it to others who quoted me ridiculous prices for a simple diagnostic, I took it to others that just simply couldn't tell me what was wrong, and then to make things more confusing, the light would go on and off and would even go off long enough for me to pass smog!!! (Even though the first guy I went to said my catalytic converter was bad). Then, I looked online and found Master Tech. Great reviews, great location in the South Bay (Torrance), and fair pricing. Diagnostic was about 160, which would go toward repairs if needed, and if they couldn't find the issue I'd pay zero dollars! When I first got there, already Herbert pointed out things no mechanic pointed out before. I was told and under the impression that all my sensors were new and changed... they weren't. He also informed me that my vehicle was an American built one (not Japanese or Canadian, which I heard can make all the difference in quality). That's information that, although wasn't a huge concern, let me know that this guy paid attention to detail and really cared about what he was doing. He then told me to leave it with him later on in the week so he could give the vehicle TLC (tender love and care), and to be comfortable with not having my vehicle for a couple days (wasn't a problem at all). Eventually he gets back to me after a day and lets me know that the sensor had to be changed out with an oem one, as the previous mechanic put in an aftermarket one. On the day that I picked the car up and paid for the install, we both hopped in and took it for a ride, and the engine was running smooth like butter now. No more rich running (causing my gas to burn faster), and no more harsh shifting. He then hands me over the old sensor and informs me that I should go get my money back from the other mechanic. It turns out, the other guy was trying to screw me over (surprise, surprise!), whereas Herbert was honest and righteous. The piece the other mechanic put in was a Bosch sensor, made specifically for German made vehicles. Smh. It was for VOLKSWAGENS and the like ONLY. He was just trying to get me to pay him thousands, and perhaps allow me to further damage my engine and transmission from the issues he was forcing my vehicle to go thru for the time that it wasn't working properly due to a lazy, incompatible o2 sensor. I was relieved that I found Herbert who was able to help me and install the correct piece for a fair price (443 roughly, as opposed to the almost 700 dollars the dealer would've tried to charge me). I like his style, and he is definitely a righteous mechanic. Thank you bro!

Subaru Automotive Repair and Service

(16 reviews)

We were told by another garage our subie was a bust and to get rid of it. We brought it to Subaru…read moreauto repair for a second opinion. They looked over our car carefully, took a video of the test they performed and shared it with us. He also explained to us what the test meant. Overall it was a bust and repairing it wasn't worth it but I appreciated the honesty and thorough evaluation. The garage itself has access through the alley, street entrance is pretty busy. We communicated via text and phone but during drop off and pick up the main guy wasn't around. He shares the garage with someone else and that person helped us when the main guy wasn't there (sorry I can't remember his name). Overall a good experience despite the fact that my car is officially dead!

Great mechanic they really know what their doing honest and great service. Highly recommend. My go…read moreto mechanic.

Europa Motors

(53 reviews)

i never look forward to taking my car in for service but i am always happy when i leave Europa's…read morebecause i know I am getting value and excellent service for my money. Tony is very honest and always tries to help me save a few dollars. I will never take my mercedes anywhere else. i highly recommend him!

Took my car to a different shop last year and they wanted to do so much to my Mercedes that I…read morecontemplated selling my car. I took my car to Tony at Europa soon afterward and found that I didn't need so much done and that he was honest, realistic, and charged fair prices. Every time I've taken my car in, the work is done quickly, and well. He's also friendly and I appreciate that he doesn't try to upsell or scare me into doing more maintenance on my car.

Air Tech 24 Heating and Air Conditioning

(141 reviews)

We had a really good experience with Airtech24 Heating and Air Conditioning. What sold us right…read moreaway was Cyrus. He gave us a very straightforward, no-nonsense estimate and only recommended the work he actually felt was necessary. The price was fair, and that honesty is what made us decide to go with him. There were definitely some challenges along the way, especially with permits in our city. Apparently it is much tougher than others when it comes to permits, and it ended up requiring a lot more paperwork and extra effort than he expected. Even with all that, Cyrus stuck to his original quote and never tried to charge us more, which we really appreciated. Jaime and Jesus handled the installation of the air handler, ductwork, and heat pump. They worked hard, were very respectful of our home, kept things clean, and honestly were much quieter doing the work than I expected considering all the cutting and installation involved. They also worked hard to finish ahead of the timeline they originally gave us. Inspection passed with no issues, and now we've been using the AC for months with zero problems. Overall, we're really happy with the work and would definitely recommend them.

Great service, responded right away,kind and polite. Patient and knowledgeable with explaining…read moreeverything.

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Deeone D.

5 years ago

This place is a rip off their a piece of shit they're liars and also his work is no good he took money from me and didn't do the job that he was supposed to do keep lying to me saying that he did this and that he didn't do shit he's a fake and he's a fraud.If I was you I would not go there take your business somewhere else it's prices sound like they're cheap but at the end he's ripping you off because you will have to come back more than once get yo car back read more

Tito T.

7 years ago

Steve's Auto Care lie and take $10,000 of my money and don't fix my car he think he can pick people he can walk all over. He need to be lock-up for what he been doing to people that work hard for there money he is not a real Mechanic he need to be look into I have to take him to court for all the bad work he did to my car. close this man down CITY OF HAWTHORNE stop going to Steve's Auto Care 1/31/2019.. 1/1/2020 read more

Hansel R.

12 years ago

Wow! Great service. Great price. Great decision to come here. I saw a poster for Steve's Auto at my school and decided that I would check this place out and man, what a sweet deal. Steve and the guys took great care of my Jetta and even gave me a 5% discount for checking in on my mobile device. I am happy to say that I will be coming back to Steve for all of my repairs from now on. read more

Ogonna O.

10 years ago

I have been coming to this man for 35 years and I am shocked he doesn't have more reviews. Steve and the crew are the most honest and fair mechanics I have ever met and that is why I along with 1000s of people throughout the Southbay have continued to trust this man with our vehicles. If you have a problem with your car, go see Steve. read more

Valerie C.

1 year ago

today I got my brakes done from one of the best mechanics in Hawthorne. I feel safe every time I bring my car here to Steve's auto very friendly and very caring. Feels great to know that your mechanic cares about you and cares about your pockets.I'm leaving knowing that my mechanic knows what he's doing! thank you, Steve and your crew! read more

Bridgette E.

1 year ago

Steve has been a top notch person. He is accountable, and dependable, and very fair. The work is always top notch and quick turn around. He has and continues to be a very big help to our community! read more

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