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    Tanaka Auto

    4.4 (99 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Tanaka Auto

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto maintenance

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    Auto repairs

    Auto brake repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto wheel and tire repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

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    Ryan W.

    Quaint shop in Irvine. The mechanic is also the owner I think. It seems like a family shop. The work was fast, he seems very honest. All around I had a good experience. Thank you !

    Sean J.

    I started hearing minor rumbling noise from the front end- spotted some leaks from a tie rod boot and noticed some movement at a joint area. I decided to drop my Lexus to Tanaka Auto since a friend of mine recently told me about his great experience at the shop and his issue with his old Honda. I initially asked the owner for a quote for the repair on tie rod replacement, but he said he needs his own diagnosis before giving me an accurate quote as it can be another issue- That's fair since I am not a mechanic. A charge for diagnosis is up to $100; I guess it depends on the time he would spend, but it can be waived if a repair job is performed there. Ok, that's fair too. A few hours later, the owner called me saying he figured out the issue and tightened some nut bolts, didn't believe the parts need to be replaced now. Ok, great, but I told him I still may want to replace the part bc I spotted some leaks. Mr. Tanaka ( I assume that's the owner) assured me that it is normal for its age and will be premature for its condition if I replace the parts. This mechanic just said "No" to a $200-400 job because he thinks it's unnecessary; he charged me $40 instead- must be for the time he spent lifting my car and tightening whatever part to remedy the issue.

    Takeshi M.

    owner Colin Tanaka was the ONLY mechanic on Oahu who was willing to repair my 2000 Chevy Cavalier Wiper Transmission, due to corrosion the arm broken off! Spoke to him yesterday 2-26-2021 Chris T. Miyaji.

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    4 months ago

    Reliable trustworthy workmanship amazing recommend Tanaka motors has been going for over a decade with our multiple cars!

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    3 years ago

    We had such a wonderful experience. They are honest and reasonable prices. I will be bringing all our Japanese cars there.

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    Thorough & awesome service. Gets the job done and always looking out for the customer. Trustworthy company.

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    Tanaka auto specializes in maintaining Japanese cars . Mr Tanaka is very honest His Fees are fair and competitive

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    Best shop I've been to ..straight forward and honest mechanic and Reasonable pricing.

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    I would make immediate calls or the next day in the morning asking Tanaka-san if I may bring in my car immediately for him to look at.

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    The AutoMedic

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    I'm not usually the type to leave reviews, but after this service I just felt that I needed to. It…read morewas just that good. I requested a brake inspection to look over another shops 'work'. To give a little insight, I had taken my vehicle (2018 Honda Civic) to an Auto Shop in my area for a MPI to verify a dealership's findings. They told me there that I needed Rear Brake pads. Long Story short, they 'resurfaced' my rotors and replaced the pads. Brought it in many times and they basically ignored the issue. This other shop quoted me $1.3k for a 'needed' Caliper Replacement to resolve the issue. There I was with squeaking brakes, how embarrassing. That was until I came into contact with this Group, The AutoMedic. The two guys who helped me out were very open and communicative. They found that my rotors were not at all resurfaced by the previous shop. I honestly thought it was included to replace the rotors, didn't know anything about this 'resurfacing'. I knew that I would eventually have to change the rotors after researching resurfacing of rotors. Thankfully The AutoMedic had great pricing! Communication with their team was very helpful. They got me same day, they explained everything and helped resolve my issue. That's my headache gone from squeaky brakes for the last 6 months give or take. Did I mention how fast they got it done? I swear to you, not even a half hour!! From this experience, I would highly recommend going with them. I will definitely be booking with them in the future.

    Easily requested a quote through Yelp. I quickly received a response from the business, and was…read moregiven a very reasonable quote and appointment dates with which to schedule for. The appointment was very quick and convenient. The AutoMedic mechanics dropped by, worked on my car, and was done soon after an hour. Absolutely quick, convenient, and painless- saved me all of the hassle of needing to go to an autoshop. I would not hesitate to give them my business again.

    A&J's Auto Garage - Brake job and full maintenance

    A&J's Auto Garage

    (53 reviews)

    It's rare to find kind people who truly care about clients in this industry. It's surprising to…read morecome across people like Arnold and Arnaulfo. Their prices are the most fair in the area, but the quality, the skill, the knowledge that were provided was TOP NOTCH. Very honest and knows alot about cars. They deserve your business and referrals. I called them and they were able to squeeze us in after I told him we had an urgent case and needed their help. He found more issues that other shops probably wouldnt have caught. Auto scientists with MAD SKILLS. Arnold educated and guided me and we were able to make the best and right decision on the vehicle. Thanks man!

    TRUSTWORTHY. Highly skilled. Knowledgeable. Kind. That's exactly how I would describe Arnold and…read morehis father. If you need a pre-purchase inspection or any auto repair, whether it be european, american, japanese made, etc, and EVs, take your car here and don't think twice. We reached out to Arnold for a pre-purchase inspection. While six other places quoted us $250-$350 for a "comprehensive" inspection, we paid Arnold $100, which was a STEAL for what he did, even more than what the others promised. He spent at least two hours thoroughly checking the vehicle, test driving it and walking us through every detail so we truly understood its condition. We were looking at buying an Audi Q4 e-tron that had a damage report. A reputable dealership told us it was "minor" and offered to take it to the mechanic for our peace of mind. After browsing Yelp and reading the amazing reviews, we decided to come here instead and I'm so glad we did. I had already done my due diligence and familiarized myself with the vehicle and potential issues. I asked Arnold very specific, technical questions that I already knew the answers to. He answered every single one with clarity and confidence and everything I was expecting to hear. My husband stayed the entire time, and Arnold patiently explained everything while inspecting the car. You can tell he was that kid that made the auto shop his playground growing up. He's passionate, meticulous, and GENUINELY cares. What impressed me most is that Arnold will never pressure you. He won't tell you "don't buy it," but he will clearly explain what could go wrong and what it might cost to fix. When I pressed him for his honest opinion, he said he personally wouldn't buy it at the listed price but if we negotiated it lower, then it might be worth considering. That level of honesty is RARE. They are your small local auto shop but I would choose them over any flashy, grandiose service center any day. Their integrity and transparency make them stand out. Thank you so much, Arnold and your dad, for the amazing service. We ended up just buying a Tesla!

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