Charlie's Auto Tech
4.9 (43)
2858 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
(714) 985-9940
charliesautotech.com
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reviews
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William Sanders (Bill)
2 months ago
Charlie and Mike are the best! My family has been loyal customers, taking our Chrylser, Ford, Lexus and Mercedes Benz to them for over a decade. They have nearly a century of combined experience and do quality work no matter the car or job. Additionally for our Mercedes Benz, they truly know what they are doing, being sure to meet or exceed manufacturer specifications. I know because we used to take our cars to Firestone and they not only failed to perform proper service on it, but forgot to disable the automatic break calibration system and broke several other components while replacing my breaks.If you want your car to last, and you want the job done right, don't mess around and trust the professionals at Charlie's auto tech!
Jamie Pray
6 months ago
I had an AC issue and the part to be replaced was behind the dash. This was the only mechanic in the area that was willing to take on the problem because it required a lot of labor. They fixed it in a very reasonable amount of time and for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend this place.
Anthony Row
a year ago
Had a really great experience with Mike yesterday and today you can really tell these guys take it very seriously especially since he told me he took notes about my car before I even got to give him it so that was awesome. Super friendly also was very good on telling me other stuff about my car to, and it wasn t even pricey, so overall it was an awesome experience this will and only will be now the only place I go to and only place I ll recommend to friends and family for a mechanic.
Bill Tafoya
6 months ago
Have taken my cars to Charlie's Auto Tech for many years. They are honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable.
Marjorie Barrios
2 years ago
Charlie's Auto Tech is absolutely the most ethical car repair shop I've ever been to. Charlie's son helped me and he was so professional and courteous. He truly knows his car knowledge and he told us exactly what our Tacoma needed and what it didn't need. They are honest, which is a rare find in this world. They are nice, fast and courteous. Plus the work was done excellently. I am grateful I was recommended to them.
GC DEEN
a year ago
Honest and fair. I've taken my car to them for years now. Thought I needed a brake job one time and he told me to come back in 10000 miles because I didn't need it! They never try to upsell or make you get anything you don't need. Mike and Charlie are my mechanics for life and I'm so glad I stumbled upon them! Update: today I went back to have my charging system and brakes checked. Mike took a look and had me on my way in minutes. We've had a few of our cars serviced by him and always come out feeling confident that the job was done right and at a fair price. I couldn't recommend these guys enough!Services: Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Auto A/C replacement, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, A/C installation & repair, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Battery, Oil change
charityn limon
3 years ago
Great family business honest and fast ! I had been taking my moms car to another auto mechanic and spent lots of time and money there and the car still had issues . I was referred to Charlies auto tech by a coworker and they were able to find the cause of all the issues. I was quoted an amount and that s what I paid not a cent more. The car has been running great! Highly recommend Charlie auto Tach !
Teo Salchatero
a year ago
An amazing auto shop, not only fixed the problems but then some, excellent service!!! They are some of the best mechanics I ve ever seen in years and good people too.
D G
3 years ago
Michael is a great guy and goes out of his way to take care of you. Fast response and keeps you posted on your repair. Honest and doesn't try to upsell you--if you don't need a certain service/replacement, he will let you know. He's as detailed as you want him to be to explain the needed repair and will show you the replaced part in question as well.
Steven Linhares
7 years ago
Professionally and promptly handled the repair work on my car. I reached out to them on Yelp and they gave me a quote and an estimate on time and followed through exactly as promised. Excellent work from these guys. Thanks Mike and Charlie!
Corinne Stoterau
3 years ago
On multiple occasions, Mike has gone above and beyond to solve my issues with both my truck, car and even my boat. His energy, passion and desire make Charlie's an amazing place to take your vehicle with peace of mind knowing that they will do what it takes to resolve any mechanical challenges. Mike, you ROCK and thank you for everything!!!
Chas Kidder
10 years ago
I wasn't able to start my truck the other day so I called AAA. They replaced my battery before, about 2 years ago, so I was hoping to get the battery replaced under warranty. Since I am no longer a member, the AAA agent said she was unable to verify the warrnaty info. I was then forwarded to a local towing company that charged $45 just to come out.After that runaround, I called my current insurance company and was told they could tow me to a local shop for free. A co-worker had some work done at Charlie's and gave them a call instead of waiting for a tow that could take up to an hour. Being down the street from my work, Mike the mechanic rolled up within 10 minutes. He changed the battery out like a Nascar pro and I was on the road within 5 minutes.It was incredibly awesome of Charlie's Auto Tech to assist a driver in need like that. Mike was extremely nice and completely went out of his way to help this damsel in distress. I totally recommend this shop for going above and beyond.
dennis flowers
a year ago
They sell and mount tires now. Got tires for my trailer and my parents jaguar fixed. Decent prices
ASapp
a month ago
Always fair and honest highly recommend
Steven Reliford
5 years ago
Nice, reputable mechanic. He wasn't able to do the work needed for my vehicle, was honest about it and didn't charge me for the diagnosis work done. I'll be taking another one of my cars to look at in the future.
Michael Power
6 years ago
Great guys. I have taken more then 15 cars to them never had an issue. Good pricing and honest. I haven't and will not take any of my cars anywhere else.
Bill Peters
a year ago
An actual honest mechanic, pure and simple. The one auto shop I know of that will always give you the truth and treat you fairly.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance
Brian Rejniak
7 years ago
I thought I had a great find here until I spent over $4,000 to have one of our work vans repaired here.. After this exorbitant expense the van has the exact same symptoms and I'm told " we don't know what to tell you..."
Diana Bruen
2 years ago
Mike is awesome! Always very helpful and fair. Both our truck and explorer have been worked on there
Suzanne Stringfellow
4 years ago
Charlie and Mike are the best. You can trust these guys not to rip you off. Great work, honest and fast.
Nancy Clauss
7 years ago
We love these guys! We have been going to them for over 10 years and are consistently happy with their ethics, quality, and pricing.
Reuven Huntley
5 years ago
Great service, great price. I will definitely be bringing my car here for maintenance in the future.
Nathan Lamb
4 years ago
They re not just great mechanics, they re great people. They help us out often and I completely trust them.
Justin Rodriguez
9 years ago
Great mechanics. Up front about everything the whole time. Glad I finally have someone in the industry I feel comfortable taking my car to.
Dustin Haug
4 years ago
Honest and very helpful. I have referred him to many friends and they have all been happy.
Edward R. Barragan D.D.S.
3 years ago
This guy is great. Very knowledgeable, I have a couple Mercedes, and fair.
Jessica Stringfellow
3 years ago
Best mechanics & honest, kind, lovable guys. I'd never go anywhere else!
Easy Adventures
6 years ago
Trustful, honest, fair price, helpful, nice and friendly people. If wouldn't go anywhere else.
Joseph Flores
8 years ago
These guys are the best and most honest mechanics you can find.
Randy Bucholtz
a year ago
In-N-Out in no time great service