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    5.0 (69 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jordan K.

    I have had my alignments and AC recharge done here for our family cars. Recently had the blown head gasket repaired and other engine work for the Prius and gave me a quote that was fair. I would have taken my car here if the quote was slightly higher because I trust them. Car was completed in about 8 business days and is ready to go another 175K miles. Em and crew are one of the best around!

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    Trumotive will definitely be the only place I take my vehicles to have an alignment done. & further work. Great quality work, honesty, & trust worthy. I took my girlfriends car here which is A LS460 V8 Lexus on BC Coilovers & after market Camber rear adjustment. They took good care of her car.

    Before the lift

    Got my truck lifted and aligned today.. fast service and competitive pricing.. truck drives as smooth as it did stock.. no longer rubbing 34in tires on my Tacoma.. The truck looks bad ass now. Staff were very friendly and communicative.. Only trusting these guys with my truck from now on!

    My 2003 Acura rsx type S
    Mike G.

    I got refered to by one of my good friends about this shop. This shop is amazing. Customer service on point and they listen to your needs for your car. The mechanics there are very trust worthy and won't tell you lies of more things you need to get done for your car. Service prices are the best in town. Talk to my buddy Em who owns the shop. Tell him Mike with the red rsx sent ya. This is the only shop i trust with my ride.

    2013 Acura TL valve train
    George B.

    Sending along a 2021 Christmas appreciation note to Em and the folks at TruMotive. We own a 2013 Acura TL, which requires a Timing Belt (TB) replacement every 8 years or 105,000 miles and it was time for this major service. I called Em to request a quote and talk through the details, I'm particular about my vehicles. I asked for the TB, Water Pump, T-Stat, Spark Plugs and Valve Cover and Spark Plug tube gaskets to be replaced. Em was able to source all OEM parts for me as I had requested and schedule the work. During our initial phone conversation he recommended the valves in this motor be adjusted at this mileage, which I completely forgot about. Thank you, Em. In terms of cost, a job like this is extensive and requires a great deal of mechanical knowledge and experience. I'd consider TruMotive to be a real value related to labor pricing. It is easy to find mechanics, but challenging to find knowledgeable technicians that model integrity in their work and in my case, know Acura products well. Furthermore, 15 minutes after I left the shop, Em called to share some additional insight that we didn't discuss, which I value. He and his team care and this small but talented squad gets the importance of world class work and service. On the day of install, Em and Team were courteous and professional, the installation bay is clean and organized and the waiting room is as well. Enclosed is a photo of the valve train after Em opened it up, along with a photo after we washed the car, it feels like a new car once again. In summary, if you need a knowledgeable auto technician, needs parts and want it all done correctly to keep your vehicles on the road...do yourself a favor, call Em and the team at TruMotive, they know what they are doing. Job. Well. Done. TruMotive

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    Jey T.

    Trumotive never fails. I continue to travel from San Diego to see them. I've developed a sense of trust with this shop, enough I'd probably let these guys take my car home. I just happened to stop by for something small. No job too big or small for them. TV playing movies, just waiting to be in and out.

    I have an S2000 made in 2000, with around 96k miles. It needed to have the valves adjusted, all valve cover gaskets changed, and a fresh oil change. I called Trumotive and from the start it was a pleasant experience. Em is the man. He was very attentive and professional. His customer service was excellent. After I received the S2000 back, I took it for a spirited drive. Wow! The engine was performing like new again! Revvs were fast, and the car moved faster than before thanks to the valve adjustment. The engine was clean with no oil leaks. I highly recommend this auto shop for your automotive needs. They did a great job on my Honda. Thank you Em.

    Thatsaphon B.

    I was in need of service and new tires for my Audi. Getting quotes from all over the place was driving my mind crazy, especially in these times. My friend referred me to Trumotive, and to my surprise they do service, tires and alignments. Dropped off my car, got some lunch and came back to a brand new car! Best part, they didn't break my bank. They didn't haggle me for other services but did recommend new brake pads. Will definitely come back and recommend anyone come here for your basic or advance car needs.

    Most reliable auto mechanics in the IE!!!

    Brought my wife's car in for a quick oil change hoping they would be able to take care of it fast enough I was blown away with my car being done in less than 15 minutes. Thanks guys ! Thanks em

    Because I only bring my car to quality shops!

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    Best place ever i take every vehicle i have here everytime i need anything done, from oil change to serious stuff. Em is the best

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    A job I expected to take about a week, Em said he can finish within a day or two, which I was glad to hear.

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