Your comment is funny, Sam because you weren't claiming my car was unfixable before you quoted me over $1400 to "fix it". I'm so glad I didn't pay you that only to drive my car 5 mins down the road for it to start smoking or completely die after leaving your shop, not once but TWICE. I remember you said you were having a problem with your AC at home so that must've been why you took the $555 I paid instead of telling me that the car wasn't drivable. You did NOT tell me all of those problems over the phone that you mentioned here. I told you that Jiffy Lube told me that I have a small leak in the oil pan gasket. Stop acting like you weren't just trying to take whatever money you could get out of me. You were trying to charge me to charge my AC in the first quote which is ridiculous, and you were clearly taking advantage of the fact that I don't know much about cars. "I hope you're happy" read more

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The only mechanic I'll go to in LA! They are always upfront and honest, literally showing me straight up what's going on under the hood (and are so patient and knowledgeable when I have no clue what I'm looking at!) They're also super quick and I can really trust they are giving me a great price and are doing what's best for my car in the long run, they even recommend products I can get from other places to help my car run its best! Seriously can't say enough good things about this place! read more

Sam is amazing!!! I was having problems with my transmission, and the dealership quoted me around $10k to fix it, which was just not an option. My friend referred me to VAS auto repair, who got the job done for $4k in under a week!!! He kept me updated with texts and calls and was always available when I tried to reach him--super reliable and kind service. I'm referring everyone I know to Sam now - he's simply the best!! read more

Jason was an absolute pleasure to work with , It was the fastest car buying experience I have ever had. On another note if you are military they are versed in utilizing Navy Fed and USAA loans . Worth the experience and I The fore runner I purchased was advertised truthfully .. Sincerely , Justin Rivera read more

Been coming to Sam for years. He has fair prices and tells you exactly what your car needs. He's great and I've recommended him to several friends who've all had great service. read more

I've been here several times. Never have I ever trusted a mechanic as much as I do Sam. He's honest and hard working as much as he is knowledgeable and kind. Will be my go-to mechanic for a very long time! read more

I've been coming here for my car needs for 9 years! VAS is the best! I will not go anywhere else. I refuse. As a woman, it's hard to find a good mechanic who won't take advantage of my business - and VAS has NEVER done that. They do great work, always go above and beyond for their customers, and are honest and trustworthy. They are professional, timely, and always in communication with their customers. And if that wasn't enough, their prices are the best and honest too! Recently, I've had the worst luck in the last month with the catalytic converter being stolen out of my car a couple times now - it's apparently a thing happening right now due to Covid - and Sam was encouraging, kind, and understanding through it all. He worked with me and my insurance, and was able to get me back on the road just in time for the holidays and to go back to work after the holidays. I cannot thank him enough! Highly recommend going to VAS. You will not be disappointed! read more

I called several mechanics before I found Sam. Sams voice was one who sounded nicer, Confident and just pleasantly nice. When I arrived he introduced himself and had a bright warm smiles that to me is key. He check my oil, my transmission and engine oil and he took me step by step on what he added and how he used the best kind and was only going to charge me regular price. I think I found my new mechanic!!! So very happy! Sam is awesome!!! read more

Sam is great! An awesome and honest mechanic l. I'm glad I met him. First he changed the AC compressor in my 2105 Mazda 6 Touring and after that it's arctic cold even during hot days in the AV! He also did a thorough check on my 2013 Certified User 4Runner Lmtd before I bought it and now I had him changed the brakes(squeaked) now it's great again. My wife also brings her 2012 Benz C250 as well. He will tell you straight what's going on in your car and the parts that needs to be fixed and he shows it to you before he changes or fixes them. He's a straight arrow and does not price gouge you. Come to his shop and you won't get disappointed. read more

Sam the owner is a great guy, on top of a great mechanic. He's as honest as they come, and is always straightforward with everything, including fair and reasonable prices. He lays out all the options for you and gives you as much insight as he can to help you figure out the best course of action for your needs. Been going to him for 4 1/2 years and his service has been nothing less than excellent. Great shop, great employees, great service. Thank you for everything Sam! read more

was looking for a quality mechanic to help me out with some maintenance on my vehicles and was driving by and decided to come into VAS for 2 separate jobs, i met Sam and explained to him the first thing i needed done was a synthetic oil change on a 2016 Toyota Prius, they set me up and got me ready to go within an hour. came back a few hours later for a major brake job needed on my 2016 Lexus NX, all brakes were shot and the car was not able to be on the road, i didn't realize that the brakes in the Lexus were electric so the repair process would take longer but Sam did his best to finish all pads in almost under 2 HOURS! (saved me 400$ in labor and parts costs from going to Lexus Van Nuys) This place offers spectacular service and really isn't after just "business" but more so in providing amazing service with no issues after the job is done, Sam is very knowledgeable and answered any questions i had regarding the before and after services, pricing here is EXTREMELY WELL and i'm very pleased with the results. i plan to bring every car i own into the shop for service and i steady refer this place to anyone looking for great quality mechanical work on their vehicles. you cannot go wrong here. VAS BEATS ANY DEALERSHIPS! read more

Vas Auto Repair - new oil change done :) see you in 10k miles! - Auto Repair Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Sam is an outstanding mechanic! He takes care of my BMW 325i, and my Volvo S60. He just performed major service on the BMW. Spark plug replacement, radiator flush, oil change, tire rotation, etc. He also did the same with the Volvo including replacing the timing belt, and the Serpentine Drive Fan Belt. The work performed is involved since it requires disassembling part of the engine. I love both my cars especially the BMW, and I trust Sam fully with the in depth repairs. I highly recommend VAS Auto Repair. Sam is very professional and exceptional at what he does. He is friendly, and a very smart man that let's you know in detail what needs to be done. Thanks Sam for taking care of my rides! read more

I have a great operation that is quick to respond, accommodating, and offer expert advice. They've helped me in two separate situations that had me freaking out a bit, but they hit it out of the park. I'm fortunate to have found such a gem in North Hollywood. Great service!! Tons of help. Very knowledgeable and, Got the job done. I definitely recommend them. read more

I took my 2016 VW Jetta here a year ago for an oil change. Vas Auto Repair gave me the best price I've ever seen for a full synthetic oil change. I took my car back for another oil change the other day and they alerted me to the fact that my rear brakes were shot (but that my front brakes had 60% left in them). They gave me a perfectly reasonable price for the brakes as well, and when I came back to the shop they personally showed me how to look at the brakes to tell for myself when they need to be replaced. Great service, great price, and I felt empowered as a consumer and customer. read more

Love this place. The most honest man beyond belief. He helped my niece he helped me. I have my LA mechanic he is a great man. Call me if u think I am bullshiting. 916.601.1745 read more

Sam and Norik have been my go to mechanics for the past 3.5 years . They are very friendly and honest they always make sure I am well taken care of. I highly recommend them. read more

I came here to get my car checked out because my check engine light turned on. I went to someone else before I came here and the guy seemed like he did not know what he was doing and wanted to straight rip me off. Thank god for V.A.S auto. I brought in my car and the guy checked my car with their car scanning device and he advised me that its only a small fix somewhere around 80 bucks. The other guy wanted to charge me $800 to fix my issue. This is my go to place from now on. You need to be very careful these days especially when it comes to a mechanic. These guys are honest and that's the most important thing when it comes to a mechanic because 90% of them are thieves. Thank you V.A.S auto for making me feel comfortable about your industry. I recommend everyone to come here...honest people are hard to find these days and these guys went above and beyond my expectations. read more

Fantastic place! A friend recommended Vas and I strongly agree. The service was very fast. I needed an oil change as well as an annual check up, so they only found a few minor things. The transparency and friendliness was amazing. Another plus is that, although it is a small garage, it is super clean. I loved that. They even reset a signal another shop wanted $160 for. Amazing. I used to go to Pep Boys, but I prefer supporting the small businesses. Here, I felt it was way more personal, fair and even cheaper. Very happy and I'll come back anytime! read more

The best mechanic. Timely, honest, and quality service. I highly recommend if you are looking to work with someone trustworthy and communicative! read more

Sam is honestly the most kind and honest mechanic I've met. I took my car in and he had it back to me completely fixed just a few hours later. All the work was done for a very reasonable price. My car is driving better then ever and I feel very safe while driving it now. What a relief! I was recommended to VAS Auto and I'm so glad I went! I highly recommended it! Thank you so much for taking care of me and my car. read more

I'm new to the area so before calling Vas Auto Parts I contacted so many mechanics in the area. All of them were just way to over priced. Vas Auto Parts not only has the best prices in the area but the best costumer service from the second I called. The owner Sam is not only humble but he really takes pride in providing the best service and making sure his clients leave happy. read more

Finally an honest automotive repair shop! I moved recently and one of the hardest things to find in a new city is an honest and reliable car shop...really struck gold with VAS auto repair. Not only did they get a large amount of work done in one day as promised...but they physically showed me why they needed to replace certain parts and even showed me a schematic of my engine which informed of what was involved to replace the parts as far as hourly labor was concerned. Couldn't ask for a better shop in regards to both communication and cost! read more

VAS is THE BEST Auto repair shop there is in LA! Sam is absolutely the nicest person ever. He helped me out through the phone even before I moved out here in LA. I called him from Minneapolis to find out about my car issues and whether it would pass the tests here or not. He gave me the best advices, quotes and gave me right recommendations and pointed me to the right direction! I got my California license plate today! read more

I recently moved to California, and my air conditioner compressor just stopped working on the way to California. I Yelped for a good mechanic to fix it and I found VAS Auto Repair. They fixed my A/C, but VAS didn't do a good job! ; they actually did BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL JOB including meeting my very limited budget and finished it the next day afternoon even though I sent the car in the evening the day before. At first, I thought the reviews here were not accurate until I experienced that myself. Throughout my previous experience with other mechanics, I honestly couldn't find someone I could trust and leave my car without worrying of damaging something else so I have to come again and fix it, but finally I feel VAS is the personal doctor of my car! Beside the amazing job of fixing cars, their after-sale customer service is not less than the great job they do to cars. They are very friendly and welcoming, and it is not your choice not to like them. What I really noticed is that they really care about their reputation, and their great job reflects their reputation and quantity is not their concerns but the quality is. I truly recommend VAS to anyone who wants to repair, change oil, or just diagnosing the car problem. Unfortunately, Yelp doesn't have a sixth star! read more

Can I just mention how much I love this place. They always go above and beyond for you. A friend recommend this mechanic shop to me and wouldn't stop talking about the great service. I see why because they're just awesome. Sam was my mechanic. I only went in for an oil change but he did the full work up for me, tire rotation, added air to my tires, and added water to the engine. He did point out that there were a few things needing to be repaired later on as they're getting run down a bit. No pressure he said the car was in great shape and the repairs could wait. I'll come back again Sam for the next oil change. Thank you so much. read more

Vas Auto Repair - Sam doing the maintenance on my car - Auto Repair Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I just found my new mechanic! Went in today and they were able to change my oil and give my car a quick once over. Topped off my fluids and was brought over to see that two of my belts were getting a little worn- not once did I feel pressure to have them replaced on the spot. I've never had a mechanic show me what was going on instead of telling me it needs to be done. They really want the decision to be yours after thoroughly explaining everything- which was fantastic. Best of all- it cost half of what I last paid for an oil change and I even know what to keep my eye on in the coming miles. Couldn't be happier! Check them out! read more

Summary: Its great to find a good business and get great service, especially when its in regards to your car. Mike was great. I liked him just from our phone conversation when I was asking for price quotes on the work I needed. The Repair Value & customer Service: (5/5) I had a lot of maintenance work done. I came in for Wheel bearings and engine mounts. I liked the customer service so much I decided to get more done, like my oil change, rotor resurfacing and a tire rotation. I thought the cost was well worth the service put in and the best prices I found. The Atmosphere of the Venue: (N/A) It is a repair shop, its what you'd expect. It all looked fine and nothing seemed off. It's cool that they have old movie posters and life sized cardboard cut outs all around. tl;dr I found a business I trust giving me a good price and doing a good job on my car. read more

This whole strip has a bunch of hole-in-the-wall car repair shops. Which one do you choose? Well, taking to Yelp, I have just came back from getting an oil change. Nobody put prices on here - $32 after it's all said and done. The yelp deal (as you probably know) will not work if you only get an oil change. This shouldn't surprise anyone though, as most places aren't making money off a $30 oil change anyway. I probably waited 30-45 minutes, and that was even with somebody in front of me. The guy at the desk where you pay was personable and didn't come across as the typical "I AM MECHANIC YOU KNOW NOTHING" sort. Some of the other places I saw $50 for an oil change. Really? I would never pay that much in my life. I'll come back. read more

I felt compelled to write a RAVE REVIEW for this awesome place because they REALLY deserve it!! I was referred to this shop from a coworker whose family have entrusted all their cars with Sam over the years. I had initially visited American Tire Depot due to a check engine light that had come on. My truck is a 2003 but has been very well maintained. American Tire Depot did a diagnostic test (which I later learned was just a scan and not a complete inspection). After only about 10-15 minutes I was given a long laundry list of things to replace and was given the shocking total of a whopping $1,047.00 in labor and repairs!! I felt something was amiss and by my friend's recommendation came by to see Sam at VAS. Sam ran a REAL diagnostic test and inspected my truck thoroughly for a couple hours. His findings were FAR less expensive and he even found one thing American Tire Depot missed. The result cost me less than HALF the cost i was quoted from American Tire Depot. In addition, Sam gave me some good advice about what type of gas and oil I should use going forward. As a woman in a auto repair shop, I always have a sense I am being taken advantage of due to my ignorance, however, Sam explained everything to me in a way I could understand. As for me and my truck, we have found our family mechanic for life with Sam at VAS. Ladies, if you want to find a trustworthy mechanic, Sam at VAS is your man!!! read more

Found VAS via referral. Best place in town and definitely worth the drive! These guys are SO professional, kind, reliable, trustworthy, and prompt. I felt like I was visiting family. I was stranded with no AC in my car during the summer heat wave and VAS took care of it within a few days, for a very reasonable price. Now my car AC works better than my house AC, better than ever!!! They researched the best parts for affordable prices. Explained the entire process of what needs to be done, and did exactly as they said they would do. And showed me the broken piece of equipment that the Honda Service dept managed to ruin for me. I will never go to any other shop again. Honda is fired. I absolutely do recommend them to all my friends and family. Please visit them, as you will not regret it. Thank you so much for everything guys! I'm a happy (and now cool) girl! read more

Mike turned my rust bucket into a sportscar... At least that's what it feels like when I'm driving now. My 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon was in need of some serious love. The vehicle spent the majority of its life in NY, bearing the harsh conditions of a winter - freezing cold, salt, and sand - year after year after year. CUT TO: Today, where I am stuck in Los Angeles with a lot of rust and no one willing to take on the challenge. That is, until Vas... Vas gave me a full brake and suspension job that has been riding like a charm since. Mike worked with me the whole way - and one point inviting in to explain what he was doing - keeping things affordable, without cheating on quality. It's a small, accessible garage with a family feel. If you're looking for a new mechanic - someone you can trust who knows their stuff - look no further. I know I won't! From the minute I called in to make an appoint, to the moment I pulled out of their driveway in my new and improved car, I was impressed by their customer service. Not only am I satisfied with the work, but I feel like I truly learned a lot about my car and how to care for it moving forward. It's all thanks Mike and the guys at Vas! read more

Amazing Service! And cheap too! I go here all the time, because they are so nice, honest, cheap, and hard working. No scams here, just good people. They fixed a problem for cheap in a way that other places would have charged a fortune, thanks VAS! read more

I found this place on Yelp and decided to give them a try. Mike was super friendly and honest. Since I don't know cars, I asked Mike to do an overall inspection. I am very glad he did. My oil change was due and of course I completely forgot about it. My A/C filer had never been changed nor was my air intake filter. Which would explain why my car was guzzling so much gas. The ride is smoother and when I turn on my A/C the car does not slow down anymore, plus I breathe in filtered air. If you live in the Burbank or North Hollywood (NOHO) area or anywhere else I recommend that you try this repair shop. Don't just take my word for it just read all the other reviews. Mike and his father are great people to know and trust. read more

Another $300 saved by going to see Sam at VAS Auto Repair. I priced at the VW dealership and Sam consistently provides excellent service at very reasonable prices. He also referred me for some body work to a friend and made sure the friend gave me a good price. I checked elsewhere and saved at least $700. Trust this place. You'll be glad you did! read more

Ok, the reviewers are right. These peeps are down to earth and know their stuff. I went in for an oil change and asked Mike to check out the car overall. he was honest. Went back to replace a side view mirror and he replaced it right away. I called around to compare prices with other mechanics and he was the most affordable and actually very friendly. read more

Mike is an amazing guy. Very friendly and super honest. He never recommends or pushes anything other than what is really required. Got my tires and brakes replaced, wheels aligned and balanced...he did a superb job. I realized the difference the moment I turned my wheel, it was so smooth and really well done. And the charges are really reasonable. Besides this, he offers you a drop to your office which is really cool :-) 5/5 for Mike and his team. Not sure why this review is not appearing... read more

Great prices. Very helpful and straight forward over the phone. Took my car in and they changed my oil in no time. Friendly service too. There's no official waiting room but they make you feel comfortable with coffee and wifi. read more

I was told by my dealership I needed a $580 repair for a tie rod. I got a second opinion from Sam, who put my car on the lift and showed me that the tie rods were in perfect condition. Honesty and competence are the two things you need from a garage, and Sam brings both to the table. VAS is my place now. read more

Called to schedule an oil change and they accommodated me that very same day, during the time that I requested. Place was a little difficult to spot, because the area is pretty crowded with various businesses - but only took me a minute or two to spot it and turn my car around. The guys were quick and thorough and gave me some advice about my brake pads, which I appreciated. They also fixed my tyre pressure which I'd been meaning to sort out since the warning light had come on. Would recommend this place! read more

Mike and his guys are awesome! VERY quick service and none of the "you also need this, you also need that" when I just was getting an oil change. Mike is down to earth and obviously trustworthy. I definitely will be going back. read more