Vartan has been our car doctor for decades (Yes-!!!). Super honest, shows you the old part , how it looks. Inexpensive!!! He's like family to all his clients. He only gets excellent reviews. Read his reviews! God bless you, Vartan. read more

I've been going to this auto repair for over 25 years. Totally amazing. So reliable. And I never feel cheated and have a lot of trust.

We've been coming to Vartan to care for our vehicles for over 30 years. I currently drive an '04 Chevy Tahoe that has nearly 240,000 miles and runs like a dream thanks to Vartan! The major repairs over the years are much less than a monthly payment would be so I can continue saving to pay cash for my replacement vehicle when the time comes. When we retired our previous vehicles they all had over 200k miles thanks to Vartan's honestly and care over the years. We are grateful and continue to refer him to friends and family. You won't find a more honest mechanic. Don't ask too many questions. Let him work! read more

I've been coming to Vartan for anything bigger than an oil change since the 1980s. I can only imagine how many thousands of dollars he's saved me over the years. read more

I found Vartan through the amazing Yelp reviews, and have been going here for 5+ years. He is honest and upfront about the needed repairs and cost - he will not try to upsell you. He will advise you if a repair is urgent, or if it can wait. If your car needs something that he does not do - he will usually have a good referral. read more

Best mechanic in the area! Vartan has always been super honest with us. He never makes us spend unnecessary repairs and he tells us when things can wait. Took my car in today cause I had the service engine light on, when I got to him the light had turned off. Vartan hooked it up and told me why the light had been on. He said the car was fine. Would recommend him anyday. read more

Vartan will treat you right, that is when he can fit you in! They are always busy because his loyal legion of generational customers fills his work bays daily. The main reason is quality and honest work at pricing the dealerships and other service repair shops just can't match. The newer European and Japaneses cars are where most can save big. When I needed some service work done on my car it was nearly half of what the dealership wanted to charge. As we went over the rest of the car as it was on the "rack" he pointed out items that may need attention in the future but were good to go for now. Vartan's is truly hidden at the end of a very narrow automotive strip mall and can be tough to find. The parking situation can be tricky as well, but the service and integrity are well worth the minor inconvenience. read more

Vartan's Auto Repair - Vartan can fix anything! - Auto Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

Much like the other reviews, Vartan was a referral from a friend and is truly a treasure. He has such integrity and will never BS you about your car. Plus, he treats everybody like family. You can't go wrong with choosing him. Although, good luck finding availability. I don't know when the man sleeps! read more

Vartan is extremely knowledgeable about cars of all makes and models. He is also very fair about pricing. My only complaint is that there is nowhere to wait for your car and getting in and out of his shop is difficult. But he's worth it. read more

Vartan is the best! My husband and I have been taking all our cars to him for over 25 years. He is always busy so I find it best to call him a day or two in advance if I need maintenance work. If you do call, 9 times out of ten, his helper will answer and tell you to call back in ten minutes. Just so ya know. :) When I have been stuck on need of a repair, he has always been able to get the work done quickly. He knows when it is important to use OEM parts and when you can safely economize. He always keeps an eye out for any problems when he is working on the car. If he is changing the oil, he is also checking the belts and hoses. He has saved me bigger repair bills and breakdowns because of this! Every time, I meet other customers who have also been bringing their cars to him for decades. No waiting room, not the best neighborhood, best mechanic! read more

Sent my girlfriend(Who knows nothing about cars) to this place to get her headlights checked out as one of the bulbs stopped working. I was expecting at least a $50 charge for parts and labor at the end of the day. The guy charged her $10...and didn't push any other service on her. 10/10 would come back to this repair shop. read more

I'm not surprised to see all these excellent reviews and 5 stars for Vartan. He deserves more than 5 stars if I had a chance to do so. He's friendly, caring, and knows his job well. Too bad that I met him only a year ago after wasting all my money and time to mechanics that are there only to fool you. He is very reliable and honest. Especially in this economy, it is almost impossible to find someone that really does what it needs to be done. Even if you want to fix something that is not urgent, he warns you not to waste your money and come back another time when you really need to fix that issue. He is unbelievable!!! I'm a college student and do full time pizza delivery so my car continuously needs repairs and maintenance but knowing that I have him, I have no worries spending my money on something that is not necessary. I never ask anything about the cost of fixing something or bargain with him because I know he gets me the best quality of service with the most reasonable cost. Thank you Vartan for your great work ethic and awesome job!!! read more

Vartan is not only the best mechanic I've ever had but the most honest! He works fast and extremely reasonably priced. My favorite part is Vartan shows me my old parts and the reason why they needed to be changed. He raises the bar for customer service and quality repair! read more

Vartan's Auto Repair is amazing! I first took my car to Sears Auto Repair where they were trying to rip me off. I initially went in because my brake pad sensor light came on. I knew it was the front brakes but after they "inspected" my brakes, apparently i need both front and rear AND all new rotors. he estimated the costs to be $700! YEAH RIGHT.! I took my MINI coop. S to Vartan's where i only paid $160 for front brake pads and sensors to be replaced. What a deal. He is honest, he didn't try to lie in order to make more money. THANK YOU VARTAN'S AUTO REPAIR. I will return if my vehicle needs any service. read more

Do you realize the value of an honest mechanic? Priceless. I first met Vartan over 20 years ago when I was a poor college student driving a 1964 VW. 6 cars later, Vartan's become a part of our family. I wouldn't take my car to anyone else - with Vartan, I know my car will be fixed properly and for the best price. The man has never had to advertise yet he's the busiest mechanic in the Valley. How many mechanics are able to run a booming business for over 30 years without spending a dime on advertising? It's all referrals and word-of-mouth - what more can I say? read more

I've Known vartan for over 20 years he does great work at Reasonable prices I trust him implicitly

I am soooooo happy I found Vartan through yelp! My car brakes suddenly failed on me today (ahhhhhhh) and I called Vartan right away in a panic after reading his reciews! He took me in without hesitation and was soooo nice explaining everything. He's so friendly, knowledgable, helpful and sincere! He looked for the part I needed at the best price and knew today was my only day off so he worked diligently to get this fixed by today so I had my car ready to go for tomorrow, all without me even asking!! He's the best! I definitely found my go-to guy for all my car needs! read more

Vartan is the most honest mechanic I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. My mom had been going to him for years and recommended him, but I was skeptical at first. I'll give you a perfect example of why I wouldn't take this to ANYBODY else. I heard a weird noise coming from my wheels as I was driving. Being the weekend and he wasn't open I reluctantly took it to Sears because I was driving back out of town shortly after. Sears told me that my "struts were out" and that the "rotors were worn out". The total tally would be $800 or so. I told them I wanted a second opinion and not to do any work. I waited until Monday to talk to Vartan and told him what they told me. I let him know I was more than happy to pay him the $800 because I'd rather go through him. He put my car up on the rack, took it out for a spin, and let me know I just had a loose bearing that just needed to be put back in place. He didn't charge me a dime. This is after I told him I'd have paid him the $800 to fix it. This is the kind of honesty you can't beat. HONESTY HONESTY HONESTY. That is what you want out of a mechanic, and he delivers in full! read more

Vartan was a referral from a friend, and so far he's lived up to the hype :). First off, be clear on your expectations - he is an expert with cars so he's usually working on one when you call or stop by. I called the day prior to bring my car in for a diagnostic and when I showed up the next day he was out getting parts - so I waited for 20 minutes or so before he got back, but once back he popped the hood, he diagnosed my car's issue within 5 minutes. He made a simple fix and wants me to drive it for a day to see if we're all set or if it needs further repair. He felt like family, and I would trust him with what really needs fixin'. read more

I've only taken my car to Vartan once, but he did good work and was open about telling me the other things I may need to get fixed eventually, but not urgently. The service was done quickly, and I was only without my car for a couple days. One thing - it seems like he prefers dealing with regulars and references from his existing customers. At first he made it seem like he didn't want my business when I told him I found him via Yelp, but then afterwards said he would work on my car because I seemed like a good guy. Maybe that's his sales tactic or something to build trust, but either way if he seems unwelcoming at first don't be discouraged. read more

I needed a mechanic and found Vartan on yelp. Chose him because of the review score and recommendations. Excellent service. He fixed my car in a matter of hours and was the kindest, most professional and HONEST mechanic. Highly recommend. 5 star experience and so happy I found him. read more

Vartan is THE best mechanic around. He's HONEST and anything he replaces he always keeps the old part to show you exactly what was wrong. Yes, he is constantly busy...don't ever expect to just drop your car off and have it repaired rt away because most likely his days been previously filled by appointments and scheduled repairs. Call him, tell him quickly what u need or the problem is and find out when he can look. If u drop off the car, plan on a ride home. It's as easy as that. If you're looking for an HONEST mechanic that doesn't over charge, Vartan is def the guy! read more

I never got the chance to get the car fix. I took my car to this guy and I was in a hurry to drop it off. He kept me there for 15 mins saying he is busy and all the time chipping away at some thing with a hammer. In my opinion, either he should come talk to me and take my car or tell me he cant take it. My exact words to him "My friend, Sorry but I am in a hurry and my wife is waiting for me. can you please help me out". He just brushed me off. So I left. not going there again read more

Vartan is very honest, extremely knowledgeable, and affordable, but he's busy! His shop is easy to miss. There's no waiting area, so have a ride home or call Lyft/Uber. He answers his own phone calls, so be succinct when telling him what you need and expect him to be booked for the next couple of days. He actually gave me a ride home when I dropped my car off since he was going out to pick up parts anyways. He changed our brake pads at very low cost, and then a couple years later he repaired our power steering using dealer parts (rack, pinion, bushing) for $715. The GMC dealership wanted $2100 for the same work. He doesn't do tires, so check out my review on Tires Buy Mark (recommended by Vartan). read more

All of these reviews are accurate. I've been going to Vartan for years. He is simply the most honest mechanic I've ever dealt with. And he and his workers do excellent work. It's true - he will show you exactly what the parts in need of repair look like. The only drawback is that he's so busy because he's so good. But he's worth going to, even if you're miles away. I hope he never retires. read more

Honest and very knowledgeable! Vartan's was a referral from a friend who wouldn't stop talking about how trustworthy Vartan is. I had my fair share of incompetent mechanics so, I took it w a grain of salt. Much to my surprise, turned out to be true. He reminds me of the guy in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance :)) read more

Like everyone says-honest, straightforward, reasonable, and very candid. I am so glad I found a mechanic in the valley!

Vartan is the most honest mechanic you will find. He is very reasonably priced. He works on new and old cars. He is the only one I trust to work on my 68' Camaro. His location isn't the best because I live in West Hollywood, but it is well worth the drive. read more

I've been having my vehicles serviced by Vartan for year's and he is the best! People that know this man can elaborate on what I am talking about! An honest man. read more

VARTAN'S deserves "20" STARS. My mechanic for 25 years. I have sent all my clientele to him. Everyone has come back to thank me and praise his excellent work and knowledge. No one can match Vartan's prices. But most importantly his honesty and integrity is a true GOD SEND!!! read more

You can check my other reviews, and you'll see that I rarely give five stars, but Vartan deserves them. In fact, were it not for him, I might not have made it through college, cause the guy fixed my car so many times for free or for practically nothing. I ended up giving him my first car when I finally started making money and could afford to buy a newer one. I've known Vartan for almost thirty years and he's been great to me and the people I've sent to him. I still make the drive when it's time to do anything more than change the oil. He won't fix it if it ain't broke, and he won't sell you what you don't need. In a nutshell, I trust him, which is hard to say about most professions these days. I should have written this years ago, but perhaps I didn't want too many people to know. Lastly, don't let the less than high tech appearance of his shop fool you. Vartan is highly trained and remains current with technological change. He even takes the time to show you the part he replaced. read more

I hesitate to write a positive review for Vartan because this man has more business than he can handle. Vartan is far and away the most honest and best mechanic in LA. This man inspires tremendous loyalty. You will not find anyone with more integrity and better prices. Period. He is worth driving from far away to see. He works on every kind of car. He has clients who have been seeing him since the 70's. Go see him and thank me later. read more

Vartan is the absolute best. And that's putting it lightly. He has so much integrity! He honestly wants to help you. He went out if his way to call up *several* shops to find me the best price for a part that my car needed. Don't let the appearance fool you, this place is a gem. You may associate newer, bigger and shinier mechanic shops with up to date mechanic skills, but this is so misleading! Although the shop appears small, Vartan stays up to date on the latest car technology by going to classes SEVERAL days EVERY week! Vartan's honesty is absolutely priceless!! read more

vartan - thank you for saving my mothers life!!!!!!! her old mechanic, which she took her car to be serviced, 3 times for the same problem, did not have a clue of how to fix her car that was leaking gasoline & lied about it!!!! you not only fixed the problem, but showed concern for my mom's safety!!!!!!! you are the best & most honest mechanic that i have had the good fortune to find!!!!!!! antonia hutchinson read more

The Best!!!! Vartan is the man & hands down the only mechanic I would trust with my family's automobiles. Vartan is knowledgeable, fast, reasonable, honest & accommodating... not to mention a great guy. read more

We love Vartan. He's the man when it comes to stun repair & maintenance... always professional, fast and a great value.

My Professor told me that Vartan "is the best. Fair, honest, helpful." After taking my car to get my brakes done today, I can totally confirm what Professor was saying. Such a great guy, very pleasant and sincere. I actually wanted to tip him because I just loved his heart but he wouldn't accept it! May God bless this man abundantly because a mechanic like him is rare!! Even his co-worker was a sweet man, very kind on the phone and after talking to him for a little, I knew he was sincere as well! If I could give him 10 stars i would, and by the way, I'm a female college student! So for the ladies who are reluctant sometimes about auto shops, dont be when it comes to him! read more

Recently, I've come to realized that you gotta have a trustworthy mechanic with your car because you literally trust him with your life. With that being said, Vartan is by far the most trustworthy mechanic out there with your car and with your wallet. He'll fix your car and get you back out on the road with your car driven smoother and feeling new while giving you a fair price for his labor. He won't overcharge or stiff you or cheat you on the prices. I can't count how many times I've visited him for much time-consuming service, expecting to pay a lot more yet he just give me a modest price and sometimes, I don't even have to pay anything except a smile and a handshake. Where else can you find such a mechanic? read more

He's like a family heirloom that gets passed on from generation to generation! Everyone (women especially) in my family take their cars to Vartan! I live in Ventura county now and go to great lengths to accommodate taking my cars to him for anything more than a oil change. He's an honest and very hard working man. I particularly recommend women out there to take their cars to him. U can trust him, he won't cheat you and will tell you if something DOESN'T need to be fixed unlike other mechanics that will try and get you to practically rebuild an engine part by part. If you do plan on taking your car to him just get there early cause there are always people waiting to get their cars worked on. read more

Vartan is the BEST! The most honest person I've ever met. He's been working on my cars since 2001. He's extremely advance skill wise, has all the computer and technical stuff they have at dealerships, but because he's in a low rent location, he charges SO much less than any larger fancier repair shop. But the most important thing, he is HONEST, HONEST, HONEST. If something can wait, he won't repair it until it needs it. but he's big on preventative maintenance. He takes the long view. He saves me big money by doing the stuff that needs to be done, and the stuff that can wait, he waits. His hourly labor rate is 1/2 what most shops are, because he cares about his customers, wants them to be happy. He could retire but he's working because he truly loves his job and he likes helping people and making them happy. And he doesn't take on everybody anymore. Vartan does it out of love. I have been so lucky to have him as my mechanic. Every time I buy a new used car - he gives it a complete checkup before I buy it- and he won't even let me pay him for his time. He's that kind of guy. He has so many clients from being in the business for almost 40 years now he doesn't actively seek new clients, only referrals. But if he takes you on, you will never want anyone else to touch your car. He's a genius. And an extremely nice guy too. So is his worker Zorab. I can't tell you how happy I am to have Vartan taking care of my car. Best in the business, and the most reasonably priced. The most honest person you'll ever meet in this business. read more