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Thrifty Automotive

3.3 (12 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Auto engine repair

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2 years ago

They are very good honest people. We have been going there for years and have always had complete confidence in their ability.

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2 years ago

Excellent!! Great service and prices! Totally recommend! Go visit and be happy you did!

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2 years ago

Amazing work. Prices were very good compared to other places. Had no trouble with my car

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G&G Auto Repair

(140 reviews)

I wish I could give G&G Auto Repair unlimited stars based on the services I received today. Not…read moreonly were they quick, they were able to walk me through each step to getting my vehicle safely back on the road. I get intimidated by taking my car to mechanic shops because of the little knowledge I know about automobiles. Complex mechanical explanations often make it impossible to tell if a recommended fix is truly urgent or completely unnecessary. My lack of knowledge creates a deep fear of being taken advantage of and overcharged. This was NOT the case with G&G Auto Repair. The gentlemen who greeted me at the front door were very patient with me while I was trying to explain the problems I had been having. After finding the problem they started working on it. While I was waiting I was offered water, soda, tea, coffee, etc... multiple times. This really shows that they care about their customers during stressful times. (What's more stressful than car problems am I right?!?) I'd hear them answering phones, help other customers, and communicate with the mechanics all while keeping excellent customer service. Not long after (remember they're quick!) I was told the problem was minor and to come back if I had any other issues. I'm sure this was just an everyday experience for these guys but for me, trust was built. They proved to me that they care about the community and their customers. I know whatever car troubles I'm having I can always rely on G&G Auto Repair. Thank you Shaun, Damian, Jim, and all the mechanics who worked hard to fix my car.

I inquired about changing my 4 engine mounts on a four cylinder 2007 toyota and I got a quote on…read morethe phone for $188 per hour for 6 hours of labor for a total of around $1,200.00. I am not sure why 6 hours of labor because once the engine is supported and splash shield is off, the other mounts should go faster. If a mechanic knows what he is doing and efficient it should not take more than 3.5 to max 3.75 hours of labor. Over priced labor.

Gil's Transmissions

Gil's Transmissions

(28 reviews)

My car broke recently. For what it's worth, the car is a 2010 Honda Civic Si, purchased off the lot…read morein Santa Ana. On the verge of being 13 years old, it's just shy of 335,000 miles. Mostly freeway miles! Longer story short, I couldn't easily put the car in first gear. Having had a clutch replaced some years back, I recognized the symptoms. At least this time I wasn't stranded off the 2 freeway in the Glassell Park neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles. I should thank, if briefly, Shane at Fruitvale Automotive. He was quick to tell me over the phone, that his shop doesn't do that sort of transmission work...and was gracious enough to point me over to Gil's Transmissions. The person who performed the first clutch replacement was a backyard mechanic. And kudos to him too. The car performed well after. For reasons I won't mention here, the customer service was unnecessarily awful. In regards to the services performed at Gil's Transmissions in November of 2022, all was great. Pricing was clear and transparent and relatively inexpensive. After all, on this car, it is a "transmission out" job. Customer service was good. The job itself took about two weeks or so, including weekends. Thankfully I was able to borrow my dad's truck. That said, I'd much rather someone take their time and have an excellent outcome, versus a quick, but poor turnaround. Who would want that?! Gil, i presume it was he, even showed me the old clutch and offered a suggestion or two on clutch preservation with slight shifting/driving modifications. As the old proverb goes, gray hair is definitely a sign of wisdom! To Gil and his staff, thank you again! I'll sing your praises till I end up in a pine box.

Honest people great prices and fast been there twice and I say on both visitsread more

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