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    Universal Automotive

    4.8 (104 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Universal Automotive

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Auto fluids and filters maintenance

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    Oil changes

    Auto repairs

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto wheel and tire repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

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    John is the best! Honest mechanic and best price. I've been going to him for over 20 yrs.

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    John is a very intelligent mechanic and very truthful and helpful. I definitely recommend this place and their services.

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    Always fair. I moved to Ontario and my husband still brings my car here. They're fast and the pricing is always great!

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    The service at Universal is excellent. Ask for John and he will make sure to be very thorough in explaining and take care of your vehicle.

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    No BS. Talk to John about replacing my clutch, agreed on a price, done. Brought my car in the morning and it was done by end of day.

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    I cannot say enough good things about Speedway Tire and Service. I needed an oil change last minute…read moreand had already called 10-12 different places--no one could fit me in or had the correct filter for my car. I was honestly stuck. Then I spoke with Mike, and he was beyond accommodating. He took me in the same day, handled my oil change efficiently, and made the entire experience stress-free. What really stood out was that Mike didn't just do the oil change and send me on my way. He took the time to walk me through a game plan for my next service and explained what should be addressed moving forward to make sure nothing negatively impacts my engine. That level of care and transparency is rare. On top of that, he filled my tires because they were low--completely on his own, without me even asking. It's the little things like that that show how much he truly cares about his customers. And he even gave me a discount on the price because I was a first time customer. If you need anything for your car, go to Mike. He and his team are professional, honest, and genuinely the best. I've found my go-to shop and won't be going anywhere else. Thank you Speedway.

    I came in for a wheel alignment and honestly had such a great experience. Mark and Fred went above…read moreand beyond with their customer service. From the moment I arrived, they were welcoming, helpful, and genuinely took the time to make sure everything was taken care of. Mark even gave me a discount on the alignment, which I truly appreciated. They didn't have to, but they went out of their way to offer helpful advice, including recommending a full synthetic oil change for only $80--which is an amazing price. It really showed that they care about their customers and want to help, not just sell services. I left feeling taken care of and confident in the work they did. Thank you both for the excellent service and honesty. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending you guys to others!

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    I thihk someone opened a car door into traffic as I heard a loud crashing sound on my right, looked…read moreover, and my passenger side window was smashed. I ordered a used replacement from eBay and after it arrived I looked for a body shop that could install it. After reading glowing reviews, I called Hyperion to ask if hey could schedule the installation, expecting to wait a few days. Instead the guy on the phone said to bring it in at 10:30 the next day. I didn't get there as a tweak in the door itself caused my overhead lights to stay on and drain my battery. I arranged for a friend to take me home, expecting to leave the car for at lrast the afternoon. But manager (I did not get hois name) said it would just be a half hour. He called over a ytechnician and 20 minutes later the car was ready! I had some body damage and the manager quoted me a price apologetically, noting that Lexus Parts are super expensive. I said well, it's a 15 year old car - probably isn't even worth the cost of the repairs. I started to walk away and stopped, turned and said, "Wait, I haven't paid you!" And he said, "no charge". I was dumbfounded and only hope I thanked him emough. Great work, fast, and even complimentary. I'm in awe. Go there!

    Literally better than when I bought it. Ed said it would be and he was right. They do great work,…read morefixed it faster than expected, and I didn't have to call for status checks. I'll def go back and refer. Finding people to trust with this stuff is hard and they absolutely earned it.

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    Silver Lake

    Highly recommend this place. Very transparent with what issues may be going on with your car, and…read morevery friendly, regardless of if you are purchasing or repairing through them. Auto repair shops tend to be hit or miss if they do what they say they will, and this Shop excels in every way possible. When we spend as much on our cars as we do, you want to know that it is being taken care of behind closed doors, I can tell you without a doubt that this shop treats your car as if it was their own. TLDR; this is a car repair shop run by car people who love cars. Not only are they cool to talk Shop with, but they are very transparent and trustworthy.

    UPDATE: I posted a detailed review of my experience here last week. After being publicly visible…read morefor several days, it was removed on February 17th, claiming the content "does not appear to be my own." I'm reposting because every word is my actual experience as an 8-year customer, and other people deserve to know what happened. Eight years as a customer - huge decline since management changed I've been a customer here since 2012 when Chris was running things. Back then they were fair, professional, stood behind their work. That version of this shop doesn't exist anymore. I just finished dealing with Rubin on a repair for my 1989 MX-6 Turbo and I'm beyond frustrated. Here's what happened. The battery issue: I brought them a brand new Optima AGM battery from O'Reilly's - $300+ with the extended warranty because my turbo needs a quality battery that can handle multiple discharge cycles. They were supposed to fix the ignition switch that wasn't fully disengaging (which drains batteries). I specifically told them not to leave the battery connected while they worked on it for exactly this reason. They left it connected. Killed my brand new battery. When I picked up the car months later and realized the battery was dead, Rubin promised he'd work with O'Reilly's to get it replaced and call me back. That was 6-8 months ago. Never called. When I finally reached him again, he acted like that conversation never happened and offered me a basic Interstate battery instead. So now I'm supposed to accept a cheap replacement for the premium battery THEY destroyed? That's not how this works. Work that wasn't completed: My gauge cluster still doesn't work - can't see speed, fuel level, temperature. That was one of my main concerns bringing the car in. The radio they disconnected is still not working. The door lock they replaced fell down inside the door panel. I asked Rubin to either fix the cluster or refer me to an electrician who specializes in older cars. Said he'd get back to me. Never did. Condition when I picked it up: Backseat was completely disconnected and flipped over. Windshield was so dirty I literally couldn't see to drive home. Wires sticking out everywhere. Screws and washers scattered all over the floors and seats. When I asked why the backseat was taken apart, Rubin said "the mechanic needed to get back there." Okay but why didn't anyone PUT IT BACK? The runaround: First they said the ignition switch was the problem. Then it was the radio. Now Rubin says my car "just has electrical issues" and that's not their problem. Wait - I paid you $3,800 TO FIX electrical issues. If it still has electrical issues after you worked on it, then either the work wasn't done properly or you're not equipped to handle older performance cars. Rubin's selective amnesia about promises made, the battery situation, and the incomplete work has crossed a line. If Chris were still here this would never have happened. I don't know what Nick's involvement is at this point but Rubin is running this place into the ground. Eight years of loyalty and thousands of dollars spent over the years, and this is what it's come to. Really disappointing.

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    My engine light suddenly came on a few days ago and then the engine started to make a funny noise…read more Due to a combination of a crazy schedule and having been frustrated with my most recent experiences with local dealerships, I decided to try out Mobile Mechanic. It's one of the best decisions I have made this year. Will was able to come out with a day or so and run a diagnostics check, quickly locating the issue and showing me the results. He explained to me what the issue was, discussed options, gave me a full quote and a price - highly competitive. With me agreeing to what needed to be done, he ordered the part (Saturday) and came back the next day (Sunday) to install it. Incredibly helpful and so polite, he showed me the new part, walked me through what he was going to do and afterward even showed me the part he removed and explained the wear and why it was actually perfect timing. Within hours I was up and running again, good as new. I have NEVER had service like this from a dealership in all my years of being a car owner and driver (and that's several decades). Will also flagged other things that I needed to be aware of (including needing an oil change - which I will be getting him to come and do) but at no point pushed for me to do them there and then - zero pressure, just guidance. He repeatedly asked if I had any questions and was keen for me to understand what was happening and why - superb! He even cleared up the work area after he'd finished. Flawless. Aside from the convenience and Will just being an incredibly nice guy, his attention to detail and service are second to none. Friendly and knowledgable, he works hard to make sure you understand what he's doing, and is professional and polite at every step along the way. Will clearly cares and takes great pride in what he does. He's the only person I will be going to for my automotive service needs from now on. Highly recommended.

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! My long time mechanic was taken by…read moreICE. Although losing him, especially "that way" is very disheartening, a recent break down, lead me to take a chance on Mobile Mechanic. I called and spoke with Will to get an estimate on my repair. He was professional, knowledgeable, quoted me a resonable price, and gave me an appointment. The next day, Will showed up at my house ON TIME and with a great personality. He came fully equipped and prepared to fix my suv. The repair took less than the 2 hours he originally estimated. I'm so glad I took a chance on Mobile Mechanic. I love the convenience of mobile auto repair. It was great not having to worry about getting a ride to and from a repair shop. I'm sticking with Will for any future car maintenance or repair issues. Thank you so much Will.

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