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Auto Repair Specialists
1037 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
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Mi
Review №1

These guys are amazing. Just happened to walk in since its the closest shop to my apartment and theyve done wonders for my car. Completely replaced my front end body and fixed minor mechanical issues and always gave me honest, fair advice. Mike and Alex are the best car guys Ive ever come across. Mike is so understanding and will help and work with you if youre in a bind, like I was lol. And Alex is always willing to fix little issues Im having and get me back on the road in a snap. The highest of recommends. Will be going back for years to come.

Re
Review №2

Gone to them twice. Replaced my brakes then did an oil change and tire replacement. Honest guys who do good work

Lu
Review №3

They always have time to explain things show you whats broken or needing to be fixed. I only trust Oscar to look at my car. Having a bmw repairs can get out if hand. I am so grateful for Oscar and everyone at Das auto. Their honesty and fast done right the first time work really saves in the long run. I always count on them to repair only what needs to be repaired and not look for other stuff thats OK.

Ml
Review №4

Tire repair service was fast..look for Oscar

V
Review №5

I took my older model Honda civic to fix the air conditioning. I specifically told them I didnt matter how long it took as long as it was completely fixed. They called me after two days that they figured out it just needed a recharge. And that it would be ready for pick up that same day. I showed up and of course my car wasnt ready when I got there at about closing time is when they started to recharge the air conditioning system, and I asked the guy at the register which I believe was the in charge. I asked him so it just needed a recharge? Because I did that myself and it didnt work. He said yeah its good now. Half way home it stopped working. The expectation of any repair shop is to fix it right the first time.

Da
Review №6

Took my 87 Volkswagen Cabriolet in for a fuel pump change... The experience was very efficient, the workers are friendly, and most importantly my beloved car is fix.Worth it.I shopped around for prices and found this shop to be fair. Dont get fool, take you car to the right place by doing some research and taking your car to different places. I can recommend this if you have an older vehicle and need a tune up.

Mi
Review №7

Another great experienext with Quan and his team. They are reliable, honest, and extremely trustworthy. I know I have saved money with my visits over the year with them unlike other companies that may try to take advantage of you to make money. As a result they will always get my business. Im a customer for life! Thank you Auto Repair Specialists!

An
Review №8

Mike the owner is an absolute godsend; informative, smart and honest. I had three other quotes for my brakes and he gave me the best fix and recommendation. Alex is so professional and helped my car back to running. Definitely recommend and they cover so many fixes!

Ro
Review №9

This shop is simply the best. On a Sunday Labor day long weekend they fixed my flat tire in a matter of 10 minute. The shop was packed and they manage to take care of everyone in a short period of time. I am definitely recommending them for any repair your car might need. Thank you.

Ro
Review №10

This guys are awesome! I had my van in for some major work, and they took great care of me, kept me in the loop about parts and when it would be fixed, and gave me a great price! Super friendly as well. Ill be back. Thank you!

Ch
Review №11

Went in for brakes and came out super satisfied great business very friendly good prices

AH
Review №12

Don’t come to these money grabbing, swindling fools. Tried to charge me $800.00 because my car was overheating and leaking antifreeze, they claimed my water pump needed to be replaced. Took it to another repair shop and it turned out the main hose right on top of the engine bay had a huge slit and that’s where the leak was coming from, saved $780.00. Garbage!

Ma
Review №13

Great place for car body work & new tires! They also helped me to replace license plate for free!!

Jo
Review №14

Fixed my electric problem in my car when other place tore it up. Thank you.

Ri
Review №15

They had my BMW i3 Rex tires at a unmatchable price!Took 10 min to change my tires fast and quality work! Ask for Oscar.

Jo
Review №16

Love these guys!!! They are amazing!! I always go to them for my tires and anything I need done on my car. Super fair priced never feel ripped off and always so helpful! KEEP IT UP!

Br
Review №17

Fast service and fair prices. Good dudes here all around

Cl
Review №18

Ive been getting my brakes worked on at Auto Repair Specialists for over ten years, and these guys are honest, reliable and excellent at what they do. They price their work reasonably and offer great value. Forget the big corporate joints--stay local and go with Emerald.

Al
Review №19

Great service and very satisfied about the job and price. Had my wheel bearing changed in very short time and affordable price. Highly recommended

Ja
Review №20

Amazing mechanics. This is the only shop we go to because of their expertise, professionalism, and honesty. They are always communicative about what our Subaru’s issues are and why they could have happened. I would recommend them to everyone in LA. They also have a nice waiting room with a ton of magazines if you don’t feel like going out and exploring surrounding neighborhoods.

Jo
Review №21

Good prices

Ka
Review №22

Auto Repair Specialists has been my mechanic since 2011 and Ive never had a bad experience with them! They are reliable and they will take the time to explain any questions in detail. It can be costly because I have a Lexus IS Sporty model but its so much better than going to the dealer!Its a cozy family business and I trust them. Mike and his wife, Mayda are the nicest people!

Er
Review №23

Brought our car in to get it checked out before a long road trip. Michael took great care of us. Ended up just replacing the breaks and he gave us a great price. Couldn’t be happier

Ad
Review №24

Excellent work, go above and beyond, definetly recommended!

Ni
Review №25

This place is truly wonderful and I will trust them with my car any day. Tip: call ahead for a good estimate of how busy they are.The first time I came in, I hit a curb and I was afraid I had damaged my tire. They were honest and thorough and told me that the tires were fine, but I really needed a brake job ASAP. I was a little wary about getting a full brake job done, but I did some research and realized that A.) their prices were good and B.) I definitely needed it. My brakes have been perfect since then, and the job only took about an hour while I watched the premium movie channel in their comfortable waiting room.I have a long commute and I get a little paranoid about my car, so Ive stopped by a few times since then to have my car checked out. When everything is fine, they tell me that and dont try to sell me anything extra. I come here for oil changes now too.Recently, I made the very stupid mistake of trusting a tire store after I got a flat. This other tire place failed to change one of my tires because they said the lug nuts couldnt be removed with the tools in their shop. I came here, and they put on my new tire in about twenty minutes and also told me how much that other place had overcharged me. Lesson learned: always go to Auto Repair Specialists!

Ar
Review №26

Amazing mechanics. This is the only shop we go to because of their expertise, professionalism, and honesty.

Pa
Review №27

Love theese guys!!! They are amazing!! I always go to them for my tires and anything I need done on my car. Super fair priced never feel ripped off and always so helpful! Went in for a new tire and they helped me get my headlight working too. Very recommend.

Be
Review №28

Always refer everyone here because I always have a great and stress free experience here. Best service guaranteed!!

An
Review №29

They just have clean and repair my car! The service is very good! I love it

Il
Review №30

Amazing staff! They (especially Javier) were so awesome figuring out a brake system glitch for us. Will definitely be back!!

DM
Review №31

I made an offer to buy 4-four wheels for $300. I was told to pick up. I drove 2 hours to get there and when I got there the offered price was not honored and I was asked to pay the full price of $500. The owner felt very bad for the huge mistake on their part, and promised to try his best to honor the price and even offered to deliver! Amazing, but its been months and I havent heard from them. Hope owners word is good. I will revise my rating upon them honoring the offer. DMV#750

R
Review №32

Honest, thorough and trustworthy. Always try to make it work out for the client. Thanks guys!

Na
Review №33

These guys are very fair and reliable. My brakes had been giving me trouble and my last mechanic didnt fix them right. Brought them in here and they solved the problem for a good price. Later my steering wheel was humming and they diagnosed the problem and topped off my power steering for free. Honest guys and reliable; highly recommend.

An
Review №34

Good people and very professional. I liked the service they gave me. Would come back again.

Ma
Review №35

This place was great - I was towed by them via AAA and the next day brought Beverly (my 1972 Chevy G20 Van) in to the shop. It was a Saturday, and I told Mike there was no rush, but I got a call a few hours later letting me know she was all ready to go. They couldve easily replaced the alternator, which Id been told my three different people was faulty, but it turned out they didnt need to do it, which saved me about 180 bucks. Incredibly professional, friendly, and trustworthy service. Ill be going back here any time I have car problems in the future, and Ill for sure recommend Mike and his staff to any one of my friends. So refreshing to have found a mechanic and garage full of mechanics I can trust and refer to friends and family!

An
Review №36

Excellent customer service

Er
Review №37

These guys honor their word, and provide the best service. i dont even live by them and I keep coming back. Mike is great, as well as all the other guys. Most honest mechanic you can find.

Iv
Review №38

It started with a knocking at the front of my car. This is ford expedition 1999. At first I applied to another car repair service - in Burbank. For the day I was evaluated for replacement parts. The price was $ 800 approx with an estimate. They My girl decided to look for something, then cheaper. And we found Auto Repair Specialists. They listened to our problem, looked at the diagnostic list. And they said that most likely they will do it cheaper. And probably not all the details will have to be changed from the offered ones. They suspected another service want to sell unnecessary details. The next day we came to them. No supporting papers, no cash vouchers, everything is penciled on paper. Promised to call very soon with the diagnosis. After a while we got a call and said that the repair will be $ 800 !!! At the same time they were going to change some other details. So I guess they did the initial diagnosis. The car was ready the next day. My girlfriend came to them. They asked $850. But she asked to recount. Siprise! They found a mistake. Now it was $750. Wonderful.However, she does not have a drivers license, so I arrived in the evening after work. The machine had the same knocking, only softer. Damn it! But we were told that she was ready! We left the car and went home on foot. Evil and tired. The next morning the mechanic told us that he had not been asked to do any diagnosis. Only deal with replacement parts. His boss Mike said in a few hours that he needed another $ 800 to repair another part. Another $ 800 !!!! Its together $ 1600 already! We had no other choice. The machine was very necessary. But this time they swore that there would be no more knocking. OK. Two days later we came to get back our car. Yes. She ran fine, but now every time I open the car I get an alarm. I did not get any clear explanations about this. I was advised to contact another service with this problem. Im not happy with these guys. Not satisfied at all. Dont let your wife or girl go alone to them. And do not let them deceive you with smiling

Ay
Review №39

These guys are amazing. They are really here to help you. they are not after your money.

Bo
Review №40

Wonderfully amazing service.

Ir
Review №41

I changed my tire a few months ago and when I left the lot. My tire press light came on. I went back to ask why it was on. They told me the light should go away. Now, I went to replace the same tire somewhere else & turns out the broken my sensors into pieces! Do not go to this place

Ko
Review №42

Stayed open for me past closing to replace my blown out tire. Would have ready messed me up the next day if I had to wait till then. They got it done really fast

Da
Review №43

These guys are a gem. Honest and willing to help you out in a pinch. So grateful to have been introduced to this place. Well done!!!

pa
Review №44

They are good at service and making your car good, but price. If you got stucked, they will rob you. My alternator was not good, so they estimated to replace it with denso 100amps for $420. I said its a lot, i would go get one with same specification for $129. They said even if you get new, but other brand we wont replace it for you. I had to accept it, because i didnt want to tow my car again at other place. Even for denso market value is $236, they charged $320 and $100 labour cost. After work done, i ask for my old part which was belong to me. But they took it for them. So they made extra $35 on top of $320. They charged me $355 for $236 price. I would suggest choose it, if you have extra money, but never choose this if your car is not running, They will rob you.I asked for my front wheel bearing to replace and they estimated $370. I got it fixed somewhere else for $225. Do not let them decieve you with smiling and nice talking!!

Da
Review №45

Good people and hard workers. I liked how well service they gave me. Would come back again.

Do
Review №46

More than anyplace else Ive lived, it feels like people in LA are trying to hustle you down for all they can get. Towing/parking/living/etc. This place is an exception. My Scion xB was flooded in the UCLA LADWP pipe burst and Mike and his team were straight forward, helpful, and took care of it quick. Dont waste your time anywhere else. Rare find.

Ch
Review №47

I cant say enough good things about Mike and the guys. I drive a 75 Plymouth Duster and they handle my baby as if it were their own. I always get same day turnaround and their prices beat anyplace I had tried before.

Ch
Review №48

Always find a way to make things happen and always appreciated!

di
Review №49

Their mechanics are top notch. And after speaking with a dozen mechanics in the morning, the manager here got my business.

Ha
Review №50

They fix your car problems in a flash. !

Am
Review №51

Very good experience with Mike for my Toyota Prius.

Se
Review №52

Very genuine people

JO
Review №53

Great services

Ma
Review №54

Informative

Om
Review №55

Very good attention I took my truck to this workshop and I left very happy with the service they provide since they also attend Sundays

Si
Review №56

Very good service 👍

Ki
Review №57

Friendly treatment

ad
Review №58

Very good

Ro
Review №59

Very good job fast and with guarantee

Do
Review №60

All friendly

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  • Address:1037 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
  • Site:https://autorepairspecialistsca.com/
  • Phone:+1 323-660-4630
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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