It's been 10 years since I lived in Los Angeles, but a post asking for LA-based mechanic referrals…read moreon VWVortex reminded me of Stuart and what a fantastic service he provides. For years, I took my 1993 VW Corrado to Ron Wood and his legendary shop VW Specialties in Huntington Beach, CA. When Ron closed down his business, I was worried about finding a good mechanic who could be trusted to understand my Corrado VR6 (which are notoriously finnicky). Stuart did an amazing job diagnosing a few issues with my Corrado, and also with my 2004 Jetta GLI. He's probably the most knowledgeable and ethical mechanic I had in LA, and there isn't another place I'd take my VWs if I still lived there. No idea if he's still in business, but if he is, he should be your go-to guy. He's a one-man shop, so his availability and turnaround times might be an obstacle, but it's worth it to make him your first call.

First service for my 2018 Tiguan in Burbank. Needed oil and brakes checked as they were grinding…read more Stuart made sure he used the right oil and filter to preserve any warranty. First brake inspection seemed fine but after a second drive heard the noise I told him about. Found one front brake pad was crumbling. Stuart searched high and far for good pads, had to settle for dealer pads. Was able to turn rotors because rotors weren't available either!! He felt bad about needing to keep my vehicle an extra day and discounted the service. He didn't have to do that. He is the epitome of a small business man who makes sure to give great service.

I highly recommend F1. Great, friendly service at a good price. They did the 40k service on my…read morePorsche. Narbeh was so cool and happy to help. I will definitely go to them again.

These guys know their cars ! Stoped by with my 1997 Porsche…read moreconvertible as my roof would not close and pulled in to the neaarest mechanic shop on the way on Magnolia hoping to at least have the roof close so I can get home and worry about finding a specialist to fix the issue definetly not looking forward to it in all honesty because I could only imagine how expensive of a repair that' was gonna be given the fact that it is a 30 year old German car . 3 hours later I received a call to come back and pick up my car . Unbelievable but a fact. I knew that my roof was broken as while trying to open it I forced it and heard a clicking sound that definitely sounded like breaking . Turns out the fella that was the mechanic that worked on my car specializes in German/european cars and knows these Porsches and their issues by heart .He knew exactly the source of the problem as it turns out to be common issue as these Porsche boxters age . Long story short . within the 3 1/2 hours of time that the car was at that shop they were able to source out the part that was broken, replace it, the entire convertible retracting mechanism was not only working but tuned to perfection working a smooth as it did 30 years ago. Completely unexpected from my shop that I pulled in to to ask for tools too force the roof shot. In addition he had looked at all things like filters liquids and levels, brakes etc. and it turned out that my brake lights were not working either. Happy but anticipating a hefty bill can only tell you that the biggest surprise of the day was the final bill . I WOULD NOT EVEN BE ABLE TO GET AN OIL CHANGE ESLWHERE FOR THE PRICE THAT THEY CHARGED ME FOR THE ENTIRE WORK . Their prices are so good that I already have set an appointment to come back for some performens upgrades to be done to the car . Upgrading the exhaust system , along with a new K&N filter going in to add some kick to my 30 year old beast ! Definetly referring with confidence . Great knowledge and great service with great honest prices is something that's not easy To find in one place especially The way I found them,so unexpectedly ! P.s they are on the corner r of Reese and Magnolia in Burbank

We have an Auto Dealership in Burbank with a complete repair facility. However we run into mystery…read moreissues at all times. Platinum Auto Care is our go to facility for any needs of challenging repairs. Alen is extremely knowledgeable and to this day has always resolved any issue for the best price. Many mechanics ask to change parts without doing proper diagnostics, rest assure this will not happened with Platinum Auto Care. I highly recommend them to any one and all our clients.

Allens been doing the alignments for all my cars for quite a while now and I couldn't be more…read moresatisfied with the service. I highly recommend Platinum auto care for anyone looking for quality work and expert service!

Harvey is easy to chat with, and listens and explains well. He does what he says, is…read morestraightforward and honest. He won't push or do unnecessary work. He's worked on two of my cars and I will be returning here again.

Harvey is one of the best mechanics around, not only him his whole team very professional very…read morereasonable. Pricing doesn't try to sell you want anything? You don't need 100% refer him to anybody.

Aaron and his team are absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond to figure out what was wrong…read morewith my car, found out there was a possible recall on my car and even made the dealership appt for me. He did not charge me a dime for any of this. He was so kind and knowledgeable and knew what to look for to make sure I wasn't taken advantage of. I will always recommend Pit Stop Automotive and I will be taking my car here for any future service needs. Thank you so much for your help Aaron, Javier, and the rest of the team at Pit Stop. I am so grateful for you all.

I've been going to Pit Stop Automotive for years now, and they've consistently been outstanding…read more The team is honest, knowledgeable, and never tries to up-sell unnecessary work--which is rare these days. They take the time to explain what's going on with your car and give straightforward recommendations you can trust. Turnaround time is always reasonable, pricing is fair, and the quality of work has been excellent every single visit. Whether it's routine maintenance or a more involved repair, I always leave feeling confident my car was taken care of properly. If you're looking for a reliable, trustworthy mechanic you can build a long-term relationship with, Pit Stop Automotive is the place. Highly recommend.

Excellent diagnostic skill from Onik worked on all my german…read morecars, hes quick and reliable. usually can get you in within 1-2 days, prices are not the cheapest but fair , he deserves it

I recently hit a large rock on the freeway with my brand new car and, without hesitation, took it…read moreto Burbank Auto Tech--my trusted go-to shop for years. I had called a few other local shops first, but unfortunately, they gave misleading estimates over the phone just to get the job. Once the car was towed in, the story changed completely. That's never the case with Onik. He's truly the best of the best and knows exactly what he's doing. I've known him through his shop for over 25 years, and he has never let me down. With Onik, there are no surprises, no hidden fees, and absolutely no dishonesty--something rare in this industry. Burbank Auto Tech is the only place I trust for all my car and motorcycle needs. Thank you, Onik, for your honesty, loyalty, and unmatched service throughout the years!

Hi all. I'm back again with another review for Armik at A Plus Auto Shop on Central Ave., Glendale,…read moreCA. Today while I was driving from East San Gabriel to the smog check station which is at the same location, I had a problem with my '94 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, which I still love to drive. As I was driving on the 134 freeway to Glendale, I was in the 3rd lane from the carpool lane driving just past Pasadena. The Cadillac had been giving me problems prior to this day, and when I took it out for a drive, my information display had shown a disturbing message. "Battery Not Charging and Engine Overheating". Then I noticed I had NO STEERING ability as I was driving at 55-60mpr. I put on my emergency flashers as I carefully drove in the farthest lane on the right along side the Emergency Lane. The moment that I saw a Call Box, I was able to pull over and come to a rolling stop. I called Triple A and stayed in the car. I reached below and pulled the hood release latch and popped open the hood. After opening the hood I saw my problem. The timming belt had come off of the engines wheels. I was very disappointed, concerned, and worried that there may be damage to my Cadillac. The tow truck arrived and as I was showing Jesus the belt, I pulled it out and was expecting to see a torn or ripped belt. To my relief it was still connected, and just slipped off. I called Armik my dear friend at A Plus Auto Shop and told him that I was enroute to his shop. After we arrived the Cadillac was dropped and Armik said, "the water pump has locked and that's your problem". We talked about what it would take to repair the car and how long. He quoted me $320 for the whole job. Armik ordered the new water pump and it was delivered in less than 30 minutes. That part brand new was $65.50 plus the work was $248.64 with a $5.89 tax, so the job was $320 which I felt was a fair cost for the repair. Armik worked for just over 3 hours on the car. The check engine warning light had been on for quite a long time. However my Cadillac is my secondary car. The primary car is a 2006 Toyota Prius. I only drive the Cadillac for special occasions or if something goes wrong with the Prius, I still have a car to get around with. After Armik took out the bad water pump, he explained that it most likely was the original water pump, which makes it a 22year old water pump. BOY THAT'S OLD!!! After I took care of the payment, I thanked Armik again because every time my Cadillac gets sick, I go to Dr. Armik and he makes her feel better once again. As I was driving back home to ESG, my engine warning light FINALLY turned off. My Cadillac got me home and I was truly relieved that we made it back. So go see Armik and you won't be sorry you did. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him and he's HONEST and KIND. I also THANK GOD and JESUS for keeping me SAFE while driving on the 134fwy when I hardly had any steering abilities to pull me over to the emergency lane. It could have been a very dangerous and bad situation. Thank you for reading my review on A Plus Auto Shop.

Very quick to raise his voice at you. He was not patient when I had questions about the repairs he…read moredid on my car. It seemed like he was very agitated when I asked questions. He was even mad that I couldn't perfectly align my car when I first came in. It's a shame because it seems like he knows his stuff but he is just so rude about it.

I had such a wonderful experience with this auto shop. I bought a car and ran into an issue a few…read moreweeks later. Thankfully, the warranty covered the repairs (minus the deductible), so my main concern was finding an honest and reliable mechanic - and I absolutely did. From the start, Mahmoud was incredibly communicative, calling me every day with updates (even if the update was there wasn't an update)! That level of consistency really stood out. He took the time to clearly explain what the issue was, what needed to be repaired, and how they planned to fix it, which gave me a lot of confidence. There were a few administrative steps that had to be approved before the car could be repaired, including an inspection to verify the work. Throughout the process, everything was handled professionally and transparently. At one point, an additional repair was recommended. There was absolutely no pressure, just a very fair quote, a clear explanation, and the space for me to decide what I wanted to do. The work itself was impeccable. Communication was clear, the pricing was fair, and the entire experience was smooth and reassuring. On top of that, Mahmoud is just a genuinely kind and trustworthy person. I'm so grateful I found this shop and highly recommend them.

This is a great small business for your auto needs. This business has a new owner because the…read moreoriginal owner passed away. The new owner is on it and took care of the car with much care. The value of service was great. The service provided was to replace the main seal and adjust the valves and motor mount which is a huge job. The service performed was superb.