If I could give ZERO STARS I would!!! What an absolute joke. I have spent 2 motor builds with this shop and have sent them sevwral builds that have all failed. Not only is their level of work and competency below unsatisfactory, they steal their customers parts and hard earned money. I stood by this shop originally after a referral from a trusted friend who has since been screwed over by them as well. Every car I've sent their way has had to go to other shops to fix numerous issues. My motor had to come out again after my head studs were not properly torqued and two different head gasket thicknesses from two different companies were used. They ruined 2 clutch jobs and said that they'd cover it if I brought it back to them. After 2 failed attempts I chose not to. They assured me that they'd pay for half of the job done by the other shop which fixed it. When I first picked up the car there were so many things wrong! Missing bolts in the transmission, intake manifold bolts finger tight, turbo oil line kinked and the list goes on! I'm writing the review today because of the way Kelly (the business owner) handled the most recent situation. I let bygones be bygones for all of the terrible work done and simply wanted my other set of Manley 9.8:1 compression pistons returned to me. He told me that unfortunately he could not find them in the shop but he can't vouch for his employees (pretty much saying that if they stole my pistons then it's not his responsibility). If this review saves one person from getting robbed and screwed over by this shop then my job is done. This is an attempt to save paying customers the heartache of thinking that this shop will be able to accomplish anything paid for. I have never been one to bash any shop but if nobody ever reprimands them for this type of behavior, then they will continue to ruin people's cars and wallets. Save yourself the trouble and AVOID THIS SHOP at all costs!!! read more

The gentlemen at ubersport have gone above and beyond in taking care of my 2004 Subaru Forester Xt. After 10 months and almost $10k at another shop, ubersport was able to dive right in and fix the issue on top of redoing all the previous work that was crap! Just finishing up my first 500 miles on a brand new short block, and she's running beautifully, as she should. I can't wait for her to be tuned up and ready for the road 100%; thanks Kevin and Kelly!! read more

Ubersport Performance - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

I was riding in my friend's car when it started making crazy noises. I started getting freaked out and told him that I'd be driving until he got that fixed! He took it to this spot and found out that it was a bad gasket that was causing all of that noise. Within a short time, Kelly had everything fixed up and ready to go. I'm no longer scared of riding with my friend haha. read more

If you have a Subaru, do yourself and your car a favor by giving these guys a call. They are the most knowledgeable, down to earth guys I have met in the car repair industry. I've taken my car to shops that were lazy but honest and affordable, and shops that were professional and skilled but overpriced. From my experiences, I am pretty convinced that Subaru owners should take their cars to Subaru specialist repair shops. This doesn't mean all Subaru specialty shops are good (so always do your research first), but Ubersport is beyond good... Dare I venture into cornville and say they are uber good? read more

This is my second time taking my car to Ubersport. My first visit was for my 30k service. I took my car in to get my transmission serviced from a complete failure (bad design from factory). Kevin and Kelly were very friendly on the phone and in person. They gave me a few options for repairs and they began work immediately. Turnover time for my service took about 1 day. It's comforting to know that there is a Subaru specialist available to service my car. Make sure to get any strange noise coming from your car checked out. Even if it sounds mild. Learn from my experience. read more

Got my Crosstrek lift at a wheel shop and when it was done there was a loud popping noise. I took it to Ubersport performance and they corrected the problem in short time . I'm glad I found a shop for my Subaru repairs. read more

These guys at Ubersport are really nice guys and easy to work with. I got a turbo kit installed for my 13 Subie BRZ and its running pretty darn good. They gave me a good deal that I could not pass up on. Kelly is the shop owner, the man, and Kevin is the tuner. The rest of the guys at the shop are pretty cool and very friendly. They have a lot of knowledge with Subaru cars so if you own one I would recommend this shop. If you are looking for a decked out, "pretty" and overpriced garage look elsewhere. Their work area looks like how a shop garage suppose to... tools and parts everywhere, but honestly what counts is their quality work and competitive pricing. Take it from me and give it a shot. They do performance, and I believe maintenance too. Ask for Kelly and say Charles sent you. read more

This place is the best! Kelly is very professional! Very easy to talk to and ask questions! I recommend this place to every subie owner in SoCal! read more

Kelly is awesome. I used to have a '05 Subaru Outback that just needed an oil change and I lived in an apartment, so I couldn't do it myself. Plus oil changed on Subarus were a pain. SO I took it here. This was in 2013, but I still remember the service I got. It was expensive, right, but I trusted the guys to get it done. They were super awesome and all about Subaru. They know their 'ish. I no longer have my Subie (I'm an idiot and went to VW), but I would totally use them for the WRX my fiance has. If I ever get a Subie again, which I will, I will take it to these dudes. read more

Long story. I bought a 2007 Subaru Legacy GT wagon (auto) with a check engine light. It was a deal I couldn't pass up. I took it to Kelly, the most down-to-earth shop owner I have ever met. He came out of the shop and approached me. That was a first. He showed me what was wrong with the car and replaced the necessary parts. But, this is where it gets good. The check engine light appeared again. I have an automotive background and would have done the same. This isn't a fault of the shop. The previous owner, simply did not know how to fix the issue. I knew it would be a lot more complicated. He recommended getting the ECU tuned. The parts on the engine were doing everything correctly. The ECU just didn't know what to do with the corrections. I took the car out for a 100-mile drive. I wanted to make sure it was legit. Not only did the car perform with a little more pep, but my gas mileage went up as well! I really can't thank the guys over Ubersport enough. Now, I've got a car that'll last a decade! read more

I've been taking my 2011 STi to these guys since I purchased my car and I don't trust anyone else touching my subi. These guys are subaru specialists and know what they're doing. I trusted these guys with large jobs such as an engine rebuild and replacing the clutch. I've had no issues with their work and customer service. Miguel was also super nice and stayed pasted closing time to make sure I was able to pick up my car. Two thumbs up! read more

My 06' STi started to burn a lot of oil and then started to misfire. I brought it to Ubersport after calling several shops in the area for diagnoses and Kelly, the owner, determined that it was a broken ringland and headgasket. It was verified after the teardown. So, I decided to let Ubersport rebuild my motor. Let me just say that this was the best decision that I have ever made. I went with all the recommendations that Kelly made and let me just state that the new motor exceeded my expectations. Along with all the forged internals he recommended that I go with higher compression pistons for better off boost response and quicker spool up. Boy was he right, the turbo spools a lot quicker and the car is so much more responsive and fun. This is the motor the STi should have come with. I have so far put 2,500 miles on the car and the motor feels very strong. If you have a Subaru, Ubersport is the place you want to take your car for service and repair. I don't think there is anything that they can't do and their prices are really fair. Kelly's customer service is top notch and he is just so great to deal with. As long as I have my STi I will always take my car to Ubersport for service and repair. read more

Kelly is the man! He installed Hella Supertones on my 2014 Forester XT. I appreciated the fact that he took his time to not only install it correctly, but he made sure the wires were all neatly tucked into the frame. Not many auto peeps these days have this kind of "old-school" craftsmanship like he does. If he is this detail oriented on something as simple as horns, I can trust him with any bigger projects. I will be going back to him for all my Subaru needs. Thanks Kelly! Ill call you in a week about the custom light-bar! - James Hong read more

Changing your name from Garage Tuning, which literally was the type of quality work you were putting out, to Ubersport Performance doesnt change anything lol. Work is never completed on time. Kevin, you were just a terrible shop owner and bs'er. Anyone reading this do not take your car here. Do yourself a favor and drive by their shop. I'm pretty sure it wont even be open because there is never anyone there! Take your car to Cobb Tuning for maintenance or RSE Rallysport in Costa Mesa. Stay away from here. You've been warned. read more

I had taken my subaru here to get the engine rebuilt because of the headgasket leak. They did a good job for my car being there two weeks. The only complaint is that your things might get stolen because they have an open parking lot where anyone can come by and walk around. It does state on their printed paper that they are not responsible for stolen items or damages to your car.... Well I had just barely noticed but my subaru owners manual is missing and two personal items which I had all in the glove compartment. Obviously I had emailed the company and they stated for me to look under my seats. I had actually looked all over my car and home. They can actually get work done.. But DON'T LEAVE ITEMS IN YOUR CAR. read more

My review can be summed up in a simple phrase: that was easy. I've had a Subaru Legacy since 2001. I had to say goodbye to my '01 in 2011 and replaced it with a 3.6. I really don't like taking my car to the dealer because they are overpriced and take forever. Coupled with the fact that Ubersport is a mile away from my work, the reviews brought me to this place. I'm so happy that I found a new home for my Scooby. Kelly did a great job and I could feel it when I drove home. read more

I am a Subaru enthusiast and I absolutely love to have my 02 WRX Wagon modified at Ubersport! Kelly is the shop owner, he is very professional and takes customer service beyond what is expected. Unlike any other auto performance shop out to maximize their profits, Kelly truly cares about his customers. Ubersport does a wide array of custom performance jobs as well as routine maintenance. The guys at the shop are really friendly and it's nice place to hangout at with other Subaru lovers. I highly recommend Ubersport for all your Subaru needs! read more

Kelly was very professional and gave me a great deal on the coilover install for my WRX. Seems to be very honest and knows what he is doing. He even referred me to a great alignment place nearby too. Will be sure to come back for any more work I need done on the car that I can't or don't have time to do myself! read more

Warning! Do not bring your car here for engine swaps. They should just stick to tuning and oil changes. They talk a big game about how they can swap your engine I'm two weeks and how they heat shrink all your wiring ect.. ect.. it took them more than 3 months to do the engine swap and they couldn't even tune it or get it running properly afterwards. Pretty much told us to pick it up because there was nothing they can do. They blamed it on the engine purchased. Took it to Subieshop performance in Oceanside and when they pulled the engine to see what was going on, a lot of wiring in the engine was not only done incorrectly, but was just wrapped in electric tape. No signs of "heat shrink" on anything. The turbo was also wired incorrectly. Non of my windows were plugged back in and there where more components that weren't working because of the wiring. Be aware that when you leave what ever parts that you are exchanging for performance parts, they keep to re-sell to people. These guys are a rip off and they also lie. Currently going through the Better Business Bureau and legal process. Before you commit to them look at their BBB rating. We are not the first people they have screwed over. Trust me.. it's not worth it. Pay a little more and it will be worth it. read more

Awesome guys that are very knowledgeable. I looked around everywhere for the best deal to get my timing belt done and they were it. My car gave them extra trouble and they just rolled with the punches. Now my baby and happy and healthy thanks to them. Thanks guys! read more

I just bought my first Subaru. I found Ubersport via Google. I must say Kelly is a great guy. Up front, honest, and very reasonably priced. He knows his stuff. I will be going back to him in the near future. It is worth the drive to go to his shop. The other guys there were equally Knowledgable. High recommend this place read more

Great service. Would recommend to any family that owns a Subaru and don't want to pay the dealership prices for the same quality of work. Kevin and Kelly are friendly and knowledgeable of our family car the Forester! And I'm sure many other models. The location was easy to find, just look for all the Subaru's in the front! These guys are busy and send cars in and out in a timely fashion. read more

Did full engine build on my 08 Legacy Spec B, Custom FMIC, 20g turbo. Car runs well and works GREAT! Kelly and team know Subarus! Highly suggested for minor to major work. read more

Ubersport Performance - Front Sign at Ubersport - Auto Repair Near Me - Orange, California

Couldn't be happier with my 1st experience at Ubersport! Kelly and his crew are unbelievably knowledgable and excited about Subarus. Awesome customer service! Multiple people walked out to my car looking to diagnose what was wrong as soon as my car was arrived. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. TAKE YOUR SUBARU HERE! read more

This is the best shop I have went to so far! If you drive a subaru this is the place to go! My car ended up overheating because I thought the fans went out. Kelly ended up changing them for a great price but once I left the shop, it was still overheating. Kelly found out that the hose had a coolant leak and it wasn't working properly. They also changed my thermostat and hosing all free of charge! read more

I have a 2014 WRX that spun a spearing a few weeks ago. Due to my budget, a rebuild was out of the question. However, I kept hearing about these popular "JDM" swaps, and I went ahead and bought a 2.0L JDM Legacy GT Engine (Twin Scroll). After days of researching and looking into what shops could do the work, I found Ubersport. Over the phone, Kevin and Kelly were very helpful. Providing a pretty accurate quote on the complete engine swap + a tune. Needless to say, Kelly did an amazing job with the swap itself. The Turbo Feed-line had to be modified, Kevin called me to notify me of the changes that needed to be made. Kevin was excellent at keeping in touch with me through out the process. After the swap was completed, Kevin took over the tuning. Long story short, the car drives perfectly as a daily driver, and still has plenty of punch in WOT. I've had NOT had a single leak, or an issue since getting my vehicle back. I will definitely be coming back, without a doubt. Easily, two of the coolest Subaru enthusiasts in SoCal. Thanks Kev! Kelly! John read more

Have been to many Subaru specific auto repair shops and honestly have found my home with these guys. They seem to care about each car they work on rather than getting the car out as soon as possible. Kelley and Kevin both know what they are doing and have been doing it for over 16 years. They finished my 09 wrx up and now almost done with my RS to STI swap for me. Ubersport is now home for my Subies. Don't go through 5 years of pain going to different shops like I did. read more

Where has this shop been all my life. Incredibly reasonable pricing with some very professional work. Brung in my 04 wrx in today for spark plug replacement, was done before I even knew it. Kevin was very very helpful and so was Kelly. If you have a heavily modified Subaru I highly recommend coming to this place. They really know what they're doing. read more

I called Tuesday about a quote on doing some maintenance. I received the price and everything sounded good, so I asked can I make an appointment on Saterday After a little pause 'yeah' said Kelly. I said okay great lets do it then. Friday comes around I called at 11am to confirm the appointment for Saturday. Kelly says, 'yes your the motul guy right' I said yes he says 'what time again' I said 9:30am he says okay and we hang up. Saturday comes around I wait til 10:30am and no ones at the shop. Called multiple times and voicemails full. Ugh thanks for nothing uber performance. Formally garage tuning check out nasioc about some horror stories.. Also saw a lot of beat up subies sitting outside. I guess they will stay that way cause there's none there reliable to show up on time or even show up! read more

Everything Ubersport did I had to have redone. The clutch they put in only lasted 3 months cuz they didn't replace the flywheel. The new radiator they put in only lasted 6 months. Didnt matter to them I guess even though I told them it was my daughters car and she would be driving halfway across the country in it. I was told by the owner that all they work on is subarus, well he knew that the flywheel should always be replaced with the clutch on that car. I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Kelly does great work at reasonable prices. I was looking at a used Legacy from a car lot nearby and brought it to him for a full inspection. He ran a compression and leakdown test and went over the car with a fine tooth comb. The results were surprising: despite sounding and feeling great, the car needed a lot of mechanical work (totaling about $3k). He found things that I hadn't noticed and that I'm positive the dealership was hiding. I passed on the car but Kelly's services were worth every penny. Will definitely be bringing my Impreza here for service in the future and recommend Ubersport to anyone looking for a shop in the OC area. read more

Extremely fair pricing, top notch service. Full staff r very friendly and knowledgable! Kelly, the owner takes extreme pride in his work and it shows!! They are the only shop I bring my car to for anything, utmost trust and respect for these guys. To date I have had a full engine build, upgraded turbo system, all bolt-ons-car runs fantastic!! They truly take care of you here!! Highly recommended to anyone looking to upgrade their subby!! read more

Very friendly good people. I saved money with my last repair on my Subaru STI, helped me with what i needed unlike other places that try to take advantage by adding cost that aren't needed. read more

Kelly and the guys over at Ubersport rebuilt the motor in my 2008 Subaru Forester. Customer service was above and beyond what I expected. The build took a little longer (about a week off on the estimate) than what they promised, but they made sure that I was looped in on the cause of the delays. I am in the middle of breaking in the motor and will get a tune from the guys at Ubersport in the near future. The work they have done to this point has been on point! If you are looking to keep your Subaru in top shape or are looking to modify it, then you should definitely consider having these guys work on your ride. You will be well taken care of and the work will be top notch! read more

I've my 2006 Subaru WRX for a few years now and all the work I need done I come here for. Kelley is always willing to listen to me as a customer and gets the job done without any issues. I've been a customer for years, and if you have a Subi, this is the place to go! read more