Brian's Automotive

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  Carrie Ryan
6 months ago
I have been going to Brian's Automotive for several years now. Brian and his team perform excellent work.. His prices are reasonable and he keeps his word.

  Lynda Sanchez
7 months ago
Brian's knowledge of cars is above most shops around. I have taken my car several times now and have been pleased with the results. He tried to keep the cost down.

  Ralph Gonzales
11 months ago
This is a diamond in the rough.I brought my old car (2000) with over 160k miles, knowing very well there are many things wrong that need repair.However, they not only took care of the item I specifically requested, but they didn't try to sell me a ton of things to make more money. In fact, come to find out the person I was dealing with is the owner.I asked him about some other issues and he very kindly and clearly spelled out the costs, turnaround time, as well as his suggestions. This is kind of place for me. Please give me what I asked for and if I need anything else, I will gladly ask.Nothing pushy.Price was fair. Not expensive and 1 day turnaround.I definitely recommend this place.

  Liju Philip
a year ago
I got my car's brakes worked upon by Brian some months back. He diagnosed the exact problem and suggested the best fix at a reasonable price. He never tried to upsell any unwanted service. The car runs great and I never had any issues so far. I enjoyed the no-drama, straight to the point service, and I would definitely recommend Brian's Automotive.Service: Brakes

  Luciano Magallanez
7 months ago
Brian does excellent work, will not take my cars anywhere else. Very reasonable prices and uses original parts.Services: Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacementServices: Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement

  Mario Munoz
3 months ago
I know Bryan since 1999 and he's honest and good person.

  Hung Tieu
a year ago
This guy thinks I'm rich, he was trying to scam me into $2,590 to replace the differential axle on my truck. I saw him push the "RR Diff Lock" button back in again after he release it when we test drive. I thought something wrong with my truck. This was the type of business I was fearful to come to, making a bad name for Auto Repair. Not a happy customer! Be careful, always find a second opinion if you plan to go here.Service: Steering & suspension repair

  David Mouery
2 years ago
Best mechanic we have ever been to by far! Brian is nice and very personable and knows exactly what he s talking about. He explains exactly what is happening to you and even shows you the problem. He does not try to sell you anything extra. Just exactly what you need at an excellent price. So glad to live so close to this location and will only be going to Brian whenever we have car trouble!

  Thomas Faber
2 years ago
I usually don t take the time to write reviews, but I had a very bad experience at this automotive shop that I believe is worth sharing. I want to preface by saying that I have an above average understanding of automotive repair, and prefer to do most work myself. However, for some bigger jobs (or when I am busy) Brian became my go to mechanic for over a year. He does have a good reputation and did very quality work on my cars. He is professional, clear, and puts in quality parts when they are available. However, one experience at this shop was downright unacceptable.I had Brian install a CV boot in a 1995 Celica as routine maintenance. However, when the car came back from the shop, it had a noticeable tic from the transmission. Brain offered to install another CV boot, but the problem did not go away. He differed the issue and downright lied to both me and my uncle who has 40+ years as a machinist and master mechanic.I ended up taking my car to a transmission shop, who stated upon inspection that the CV retaining clip had dropped into the transmission, damaging the spline beyond repair. I had to have a new transmission built and installed, costing me thousands of dollars on a (once) perfectly good part.I understand that mistakes happen. However, honesty and integrity of work should never been put behind profits. Brian does do quality work, but when things go wrong he does not stand by his reputation. I do not recommend anyone taking their cars to this shop.

  Marco L
a year ago
Brian and his crew are just the best. Brian has taken care of my cars for the last 20 years. I take my car in and I know that Whatever Brian says is what needs to get done. I never question his recommendations and that to me is priceless.Services: Carburetor cleaning, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Auto maintenance, Battery, Oil changeServices: Carburetor cleaning, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Auto maintenance, Battery, Oil change

  Shyam Chaurasiya
5 years ago
Brian is the most honest mechanic I ve ever met. He goes extra mile to make sure that his customers are satisfied. His staffs are quick and take their job seriously. His charges are fair and service is very trustworthy. You won t believe unless you see him once. I ve recommended Brian s automotive to all my friends and family.

  Juan Torres
9 months ago
Brian is great mechanic! Stands by his work, great customer service, quick turn around, and priced well!

  Patricia Lane
a year ago
Brian helped when we needed it the most. He got our A/C service truck back on the road for us in the middle of summer. Fast friendly service at reasonable prices. Thank you so much

  Cris Munoz
3 years ago
An honest mechanic with great prices. I went in for noisy engine and expected the worst. Mechanic quickly identified issue with sound of car. He let me know my car was leaking coolant as water pump had gone bad, I let him know that my car had no leaks, he politely proceeded to show me that coolant was leaking internally, I was amazed that this man was able to determine this by sound, he made a couple of economical suggestions but I suggested a new water pump. He gave me an estimate that was very reasonable, I contacted other mechanics nearby and Brian's automotive was by far the best price potentially saved hundreds of dollars in labor costs. Left my car and picked up next day. sketchy engine noise was gone, car was very calm and quiet when idling, I am very satisfied with work done, to top it all off he threw in free serpentine belt as mine was worn out. I paid 390 which was lower than estimate given. Paid for water pump replacement , new thermostat , an oil change and new oil filter, in my experience dealing with mechanics this work was way underpriced. I highly recommend this business.

  Bill Sweeney
7 years ago
Not Just Good Service. I also feel Brian is honest both with his evaluation of the service issues and with his pricing. I've compared the half dozen repairs he has made to my 1992 Lexus LS400 with over 200,000 miles and he wasn't always the lowest but definitely fair. Trusting your mechanic is worth real $$$ so in my book I trust him and won't go anywhere else. Give him a try and you'll know right way why he's so busy.

  Phil Pasco
a year ago
Brian is an experienced mechanic took it to another mechanic first to get it ready for smog they ran smoke check and said it was a bad gasket and it would cost a lot to replace the manifold gasket. Then took it to Brian he ran a smoke check there was no gasket leak he told me just to replace the aftermarket air filter with the stock one, problem solved check engine light went off passed smog. Save money, bottom line take it to Brian first,

  Werner Hannemann
2 years ago
Brian is awesome. Now a days it s hard to find someone to trust and you get that quick from Brian. Good, fast work and with a fair price. Glad I found Brian s Automotive!

  Phil Pasco
a year ago
Took truck to other mechanic first to get it to pass smog they ran a smoke check told me it had a leaky manifold gasket which would cost a lot to replace, then took it to Brian he ran the same And was no leaks he said I needed to replace the aftermarket air filter with the stock one so I did took, Took it back and it out past smog. Bottom line take it to Brian first and save moneyService: Auto engine diagnostic

  Lorence Abalos
2 years ago
I took my car in to get my major maintenance done like the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs ..etc. It ran and drove fine before taking it in. When I picked up my vehicle the check engine light was on and it had a mis fire. Brian told me to drive it around and it should go away. I drove it for 2 weeks and it never went away. I took it back and he said he will take care of it. It took over a month to get my vehicle back and it still had the mis fire issue. During this wait time Brian assured me he was working on it, but after making a few visits to see the progress the vehicle never was worked on and it sat in the same spot for a month. He finally said he found the problem, but I guess not because the check engine and the mis fire came back a day later. When I asked when can I bring my vehicle back he told me to bring it by, but it will not be worked on until 2 weeks. I know it will be longer because Brian likes to give me the run around and likes to lie. I will never go to this guy again his work ethic and service to customers is just horrible. On top of my experience my sister needed work done on her suv because a check engine light guess what when he said it was fixed the check engine light came back on when we left his shop. We took it home and we hooked it up to a check engine light diagnostic and when we told Brian what it was. His answer was to go to a junk yard and find the part we needed and bring it to him. Man oh man If I could leave no stars I would because this type of service is unacceptable.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair

  Sam Ichwan
8 months ago
Brian is a very knowledgeable person and recommended the best parts and cost. Highly recommended A+++++

  Raymond Chang
6 years ago
In this day and age, an honest mechanic can mean the difference between keeping a car for its entire intended service life or having to spend thousands on costly and unnecessary repairs and still having to get rid of a vehicle before it's time. Brian and his staff are no nonsense, quick, courteous, and efficient. He makes nothing on the parts for your vehicle and gives you exactly what you need to get running again. I have a high mileage Mazda CX-7 that's nearly a decade old with the typical problems of a Frankenstein car that was engineered to fill a gap and Brian has kept me rolling from adventure to adventure and my car has definitely been pushed to do things the designers never intended a sport crossover to do. If you want a fancy Apple style maintenance experience, go somewhere else, if you want an honest mechanic who works hard and gets you going again as fast as human hands can, go to Brian.

  Michael Timchenko
4 months ago
Outstanding repair shop with good pricing

  danyl wong
3 years ago
How often can you put the word honest and fair in front of automechanic. This is one of the rare ones you can go to and he will take you behind the curtain and show you why you need something done and explain it to you.Dealerships will charge you an arm and a leg for repairs and maintenance. His prices will make you wonder why you havent been going to him in the first place.Yes, he is always busy, and there's a reason why!

  James Bonte
6 years ago
Repair shop of the year. Very knowledgeable in all makes and models, professional clean concise explanations and very very reasonable pricing. Car troubles or just maintenance THIS IS the shop to take your vehicle! Ask for Brian and tell him James with the Lexus sent you!

  Jason Cronin
a year ago
Brian is always honest and straight forward. Greatful to have found him years ago.

  Bill Sweeney
6 years ago
Brian is honest and his prices are very fair.Prices are usually less than other local shops and work is performed quickly and properly,Bottom line is Brian has always been honest and knowledgeable.

  Clifford Pigott
2 years ago
Brian has been my mechanic for years now and he's great! Honest and affordable. If you need a good mechanic go to Brian Automotive

  Alisha Kearney
3 years ago
Brian is my friend and he is awesome very honest and great mechanic shop bi represent him to the fullest and appreciate all he has done for my car

  Cesar Quezada
2 months ago
Trustworthy! Brian is the best.

  Yajen Tan
4 years ago
I hear many people share negative experience with car mechanics, which I ve never understood, because the only one I ve ever been with has always been a true pleasure to work with. Truly amazing service here.