I'm a little delayed in posting a review for Zway Automotive (Zarik), as he has done multiple repairs on a few of our family cars over the past couple of years. My most recent repair was last week, October 27, 2025. It consisted of replacing the rack and pinion, as well as the power steering pump, pressure hose, and drive belt. Because I drive an older vehicle with high mileage, and it's imperative that I keep it running well, I also asked Zarik to look over the car and make any other repairs he thought necessary. Zarik did as I requested and discovered that my spark plugs were the originals (2012) and very worn down. He replaced those as well as the rear ignition coils. Upon leaving Zway Automotive, the improvement in the performance of my vehicle was immediately noticeable. All issues related to the power steering and rack and pinion have been solved as well. My old car runs great again. All in all I have always been extremely happy with Zway Automotive (as have my family members.) Zarik is knowledgeable in repairing all makes and models, honest, conscientious, friendly, communicative, accommodating with my time restraints, and very fairly priced. Most importantly, I never doubt that my vehicle will be repaired correctly and that it will be safe to drive with all of my grandchildren. I highly recommend Zway for all of your car repair and maintenance needs. read more

I had an experience here that left me feeling unsure about the recommendations I was given. The explanations for the issue changed a few times, and certain steps I expected to be standard weren't initially included until I asked about them. I ended up getting a second opinion elsewhere and was able to resolve the problem for significantly less, with a clearer explanation of what was actually needed. Communication and transparency are really important when it comes to car repairs, and that's where my experience fell short. I would recommend asking detailed questions and considering a second opinion before moving forward with major repairs. read more

Run! Avoid at all costs! I had a terrible experience at Zway Automotive and want to warn others about their pricing and business practices. My car overheated while I was in Santa Clarita, leaving me with limited options for mechanics in the area. I took it to Zway, where they charged me a $175 diagnostic fee-which I was willing to pay, assuming they'd be fair and honest about the repair costs. Instead, they handed me a $1,900 estimate, clearly expecting me to just go along with it. I wasn't going to blindly pay that, so l shopped around-and I'm glad I did. I got the same repair done elsewhere for just $600. What made this even worse was that it felt like they were trying to take advantage of my husband, who doesn't know much about cars. Instead of offering a reasonable price, they padded the estimate to an insulting degree. If they didn't want to do the work, they should have just said so instead of throwing out a ridiculous number. This kind of pricing is why people don't trust mechanics. If you're in a bind like I was, do yourself a favor and get a second opinion. You'll probably save a fortune. This predatory business deletes negative honest reviews, buyer beware! read more

My range rover evoque suddenly stopped in the middle of the road last December 2024, it won't restart and needed to be towed. I searched the web for a nearby auto shop coz my preferred auto shop is all the way from Burbank and found Zway Automotive here in SCV. Zarik was able to figure out the problem in no time. It turned out that something got unplugged from the engine. He is an honest person and didn't want to charge me while other mechanics would let you pay for a made up mechanical issue. I just found a new trusted auto shop and I also let him serviced my BMW 328i sedan this month. Thank you Zarik read more

I have been coming to this place and Zarik is always nice. Hard working and honest. You only encounter a few honest people this days. Thank you Zarik. read more

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Been serving our family's cars for years, is truthful honest and direct in his estimates and quotes and helps you make the right decision, even when I had to go to a mechanic out of town! Would want to bring generations of cars to Zarek. Thank you! read more

Robert at FMC took care repair needs right away. I'm so glad I was able to take my car there and get the repair. Definitely recommend and I will go back there for any future car work.. Very professional, and courteous! read more

The Jeep dealership said i needed a $600 service (spark plugs changed). I went to Zway and he told me everything is fine. He analyzed my car and said I didn't need it. Saved $$$. We've been going here for years. We absolutely trust them. read more

Amazing experience all around! I came here late 2019 to get my oil changed; Zarik was so kind, and explained the whole process including breaking down all the charges. He's completely transparent about what needs to be done, feasible timeframes, and pricing. I desperately needed new tires and even though I could have ordered them through Zway, Zarik told me his pricing wouldn't be able to compete with other tire stores. Most places will take any opportunity to sell you on a service, but Zarik's honesty separates him from all the car servicing shops I've been to. For that reason, I'm now a repeat customer. If you're looking for someone to service your car, stop by Zway first- you won't regret it. read more

They are kind, honest and professional. Did a great job fixing our broken AC.

My family members and I have been going to Zway for about a decade now. Zarik has done work on all our cars - from a Honda to a Kia to a Toyota to a Nissan. He has always been professional, honest, and reliable. Zarik is one of the top mechanics around! read more

Zarek Has been taking care of all my Vehicles since day one. Zarek is very honest and professional. Definitely the best shop in town! Great work! Thank you read more

Zarik has been taking care of our vehicles for a few years now. He is truly an honest mechanic. I know that when he tells me something needs to be done, he isn't just trying to upsell me. My family and I won't take our cars anywhere else! read more

Zarik is legit! He is truly a mechanic you can trust! I have an 06 Nissan Frontier that has been very troublesome and he has always been helpful and honest. I have had a couple of repairs done here and he is quick and has never given me the run around. One time I brought my truck in because my battery cable kept coming off and I couldn't tighten it. He took the time to fix it and there was no charge. I can't speak highly enough about Zarik. The things he's fixed (belts and hoses) have had zero issues. Do yourself a favor and go to Z Way where Zarik will be honest and affordable and timely. So thankful to have a great mechanic I can refer people to which I'm constantly am telling friends and family about. read more

Finally sitting down to write this review as it is well deserved. My family was driving to Disneyland for our annual holiday vacation when my toyota van started to overheat. We pulled off the freeway and googled a close by repair shop which was unnerving since you never know if you will be taken advantage of. We selected Zway and was beyond thrilled with the time and attention that I received at Zway. He put aside his other projects to help us. He got us up and running in no time and charged very little even though he put a lot of time into the diagnosis and resolution. He reminded me that there are wonderful, honest kind people. Thank you Zarik! You saved our holiday vacation. read more

Zarik was very helpful during my visit and I will go back to him for other car services in the future! I have a Toyota Prius and the bottom part of the black cover came off during driving. I had to tapped it to drive to his shop. I told him that I have only this car to drive and he took a look as soon he he can while I was waiting there. He was able to fix it in a creative way that I can still drive it safely instead of ordering a brand new part! At the end, he also checked the car tire pressure without me asking. :) I will definitely recommend Zway!! read more

Great work and service, very knowledgeable and great prices He knew right away what was happening on the car and solved the problems He used original parts and his work is 100% quality read more

It was very bad service and they were being sexist and racist. They were saying very rude things and when I called they ignored me for 45 minutes!! read more

In the 14 years I have owned my BMW, I have used a total of 11 mechanics (three times for body damage repairs resulting from not-at-fault accidents). There has only been one exception where I did NOT feel uneasy about the quality of the service performed on my vehicle and the cost associated with that service. That one exception is Zarik at ZWay Automotive. Modern vehicles have taken away a rite of passage for most men by making common repairs and maintenance complex, often requiring specialized tools and/or computers. As a result, the best analogy would be to say that there is a need to trust your mechanic similarly to how we trust our doctors. Diagnosing a problem involves understanding a myriad of complex interconnected systems, each with the potential to incur exorbitant costs. 'Charlotte' (my car) and I are very close - no one else knows my ass as well she does. I am familiar with every sound, squeak, behavior when idle, revving - you name it. As a result, I have often asked mechanics to just address a specific problem. Only ZWay showed me the respect to not use fear as an instrument to add repairs ($$$). Rather, Zarik explains how leaving 'X' as is, may last for 'Y' amount of time, but eventually when 'X' fails, be prepared for....whatever the consequences (and they are not always doom and gloom). He explains, without being condescending, what he is going to do, he follows up with an estimate (with other mechanics, I have always had to call to find out what the cost would be) and he does so using what I perceive to be simple yet elegant use of email/text notification. Its efficient and non-intrusive for those with 're-donkulous' schedules. Did I mention that he is personable? Did I mention that he makes you feel like you are the most important customer he has? Well, its all true. I refrained from writing this review for some time out of fear that his popularity could result in long turnovers. In the end, ZWay's excellence in quality of service and Zarik's upstanding character must be recognized, shared and rewarded. These dudes are solid. Just ask Charlotte. read more

Zarik was great. I was visiting my parents here in SCV and had to drive up to the San Francisco Bay Area in a few days over the holiday weekend. He went above and beyond what I expected. Made my problems his problems. Not only did he take care of the issue but he tapped off fluids and filled my tires at no extra cost. I greatly appreciate what he has done and I'm recommending him to everyone. Great service and he makes right choices and involves you in the process every step of the way. I wish there were more people like him. read more

One of the most, actually the most professional auto mecanic engineer I have met in my life. Honest, responsible, carring, professional and a true person that you can trust your auto mecanic jobs. I am proud to have a friend like Zarik who is a one of kind auto Mecanic engineer in southern California. God Bless you and your family. read more

Wow what a great shop! I was in a bind and needed a fuel pump done same day! He totally pulled it off! Excellent service so thankful for shop! read more

ZWay did a great job doing a Bavsound stereo upgrade on my 2-series BMW. I chose ZWay because they are an authorized Bavsound dealer/installer, and it was worth the drive from Santa Barbara. Zarik was great, answered all my questions, did the work on time per agreement (on a brutally hot day in Valencia) and finished right on time. My BMW interior looks like it was never touched due to ZWay high quality workmanship and I'm lovin' the better quality audio sound. Without hesitation I recommend Zarik and ZWay! read more

I don't know much about cars at all, I found Zway... the owner was the best!!! He explained everything that was wrong with my car, explained my best options for the problems I was having, looked into finding cheaper parts for me. Spoke with my dad (since I am horrible with cars) He has been so great, and helpful!!! Couldn't thank him enough for all his help and time! read more

Traveling to So. Calif from the Central Coast, our 4-Runner started over-heating in the 105 degree weather. I got on Google to search for a shop nearby. Zway Automotive seemed close and had good ratings. We explained the problem over the phone an Zarik said to bring it by. He would make time to look at it. He set me and my dog in his shop in front of a cool fan and offered water while we waited. Identifying the problem as a cracked radiator cap, Zarik speed dialed the local Toyota dealer, ordered the cap and had it delivered in 8 minutes. Refilling the radiator and testing it for several minutes he gave us a thumbs up, but to watch the gauge during our travels. We were grateful for his professional expertise and swift service on little notice. Truly a nice man with an honest business. read more

Zarik is the man! Great mechanic, very professional and, most importantly, a standup guy. He's the only mechanic where my wife and will service our Hondas. Highly recommended! read more

Great place. Awesome owner. Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Fast and reliable work.

I know the owner for a long time! He is an honest and super professional expert when it comes to auto repair. His shop is spacious and staff are super kind. Highly recommend this business! read more

Zway Automotive is AMAZING! I stopped by asking to help me pass California inspection and they did exactly that, they helped fix my car so it was able to pass inspection. The owner is polite, honest, friendly and professional, this guy knows his stuff and I would be happy to recommend all my friends and family to bring their cars to zway for repairs. read more

My nephew referred me to Zway for my auto repair and am I glad he did. Zarik is not only a very knowledgeable mechanic, but a great guy overall. He is friendly, fair on his pricing and will not try to rip you off. When you visit his shop, you will find a very organized and neat place of business. I will definitely continue to do business with Zarik and will recommend him to my family and friends. Raymond De Jesus read more

Had a great experience at Zway with Zarik. I came in for an oil change on my 2017 Shelby GT350. Zarik was very careful with the car and was meticulous while working on the car. Though you may think "it's just an oil change", this particular car is not an easy job and takes about an hour to do it right. I chatted with Zarik and was allowed to participate and observe during the service, which as a car guy I really appreciated. I like knowing the work got done right! On top of all that, prices were very fair! Thanks, Zway! read more

Zarik is a honest mechanic and he has very fair prices. We used to take Our Land Rover to the dealer for repairs but they charge 50% to 75% more for the same things. I have taken my Audi and my Land Rover to him for years and he's always done a very good job. The alternator in the LandRover just went out last week and he had the part ordered and installed in less than 24 hours. It's a great thing to have a mechanic that you trust. read more

Couldnt have asked for a better experience. Radiator blew last night on our way to a family vacation. Had to stay at a hotel and met Zarik at his shop first thing in the morning. Price was fair (im a hobby mechanic) and he underpromised and overdelivered. Said hed have it done by 1pm and had it done by 11am instead. Then spent extra time diagnosing potential other problems and talking me through them. A great experience like this is a rare thing- Thanks! read more

I visited 6 flags magic mountain and my Buick's radiator took a dump. I was stuck in a bad situation. I got a quote from over 10 businesses and zway not only reached out to me the quickest and in the most professional manner, but also with the lowest price. They gave me a new radiator within 3 hours. Me and my girlfriend just went back to 6flags again until they finished. Now my 2004 Buick LeSabre is up to par running 100. Highly recommend this spot for all your mechanical needs if you live in the Valencia neighborhood or are just visiting like I was. Very friendly people. Good service all around. Thank you! read more

A Capable Master Mechanic you can count on. Honest Mechanic is No Longer an Oxymoron. I own two aging BMWs and an Audi, all are out of warranty. When I take my car to a Stealer(dealer), they would charge minimum 200$/hr for 5 min. job. (i.e. Tightening up loose lug nuts for front right wheel.) Other occasion I had them do a $800 rear side brake job for my X5. I later found out (while I was doing my own brake) that they didn't not do a good job, such as losing sensor caps, loose cable roaming free, not following torque specifications... I was done with the dealer! I ran into Zarik through Yelp. I needed him to help me complete botched Do It Yourself Radiator overhaul several months ago. I am a mechanically inclined engineer, I could easily notice that Zarik is perfectionist and immaculate on his job from my experience. While I was waiting for my car, I noticed that many local mechanics stopped my asked him for help fixing their cars. If you dealt with medical doctors for complicated symtops, you know the doctor who fixes other doctors mistakes are the very best one. Zarik is one the like that. If you dealt with mechanics, up-selling (often unnecessary jobs), multiple-time mark ups for the already expansive parts, shoddy workmanship are very common. This won't be the case with Zarik. He is not the cheapest but I wouldn't take my Bimmers anywhere else but Zarik. read more

I have used several mechanics but none as honest and good as Zarik. He is very knowledgeable and reasonable. He was recommended to me by my brother in law who said he was the best mechanic he had worked with at an automotive dealer. Several other people I know also have used him and all have been very happy. read more

Small shop, only 2 people (owner and mechanic) that I've seen so far in the three times I've been there dealing with my husband's car, but they are reasonable, timely and pleasant to deal with. My husband started out telling them what he wanted done (based on what he was able to figure out on his own) and they asked him if he had had it diagnosed yet. He said no, so they backed him up a few steps, and between them, they decided to start with some basic TLC (oil change, etc.) and to do a diagnostic to determine what else might need to be done. He eventually needed a catalytic converter, but he decided to bypass for the time-being if it wasn't going to hurt anything. But, when he went to pick the car up, he had a discussion with the workers and found out the last place, ALERT AUTO who is now out of business, previously did a mickey mouse job on the catalytic converter (putting a refurb "toy" part in FRONT of the original catalytic converter, just so my husband could pass inspection) without my husband knowing. ZWay did NOT pressure my husband to fix this, but my husband decided to leave car in the shop and have the CC replaced anyway as it would have affected his fuel economy and of course we all know fuel costs are way up there now! All in all, a very pleasant experience with ZWay. My AC seems to be blinking out on me and I'm seriously thinking of taking my car to them for the repair. Nice to find a garage one can feel good about for a change. read more

Zarik, the owner, is the best. Here really knows his stuff and is very honest. I have been coming here for a few years and never feel uncomfortable about any repair. Zarik is friendly and always spends the time me that I need. read more

I am skeptical of auto repair people because I am useless around a car. The owner Zarik is honest and more than fair. I don't take my vehicles anywhere else. I am not a paid endorses or family member. I have referred many to Zarik. He is the only mechanic I have ever referred friends to. read more

Great first experience. We were not charged for inspection or tire rotation. Some other repair place asked us to change tires and zway recommended to change it after 10k miles only. I will be going to zway again. read more