Japanese Car Specialties

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  Nat
3 months ago
I couldn t be happier with my service at Japanese Car Specialities. Everyone was so warm, friendly, and professional. They provided excellent, honest service. I ll be a customer for life!

  Fernando Mendoza
4 months ago
Best mechanic around. Professional, honest, kind. Wendy and John have been a great find.

  Barbara Wright
10 months ago
These people are so honest! They told me I don't need new brakes yet. Also, Wendy researched to learn my husband's broken A/C is covered by an extended warranty from Honda due to a defect. WOW!

  Nathan W
3 months ago
Wendy and team are the absolute best. Always friendly, honest, and competent.

  Herk Wright
a year ago
John and Wendy are the epitomy of a true mom and pop mechanic shop. John is an honest mechanic that knows his stuff and doesn't "blow smoke". I spent $$$$$ at so many shops near and far to diagnose and fix an aggravating problem to no avail. My tire shop referred this shop and was it was very close by. What did I have to loose. John had it diagnosed and fixed in 4 hours and no parts. Needless to say this where I take my land cruiser in the future. They are a small shop and John does 90% of the work himself. Hence there is a significant backlog. It takes a couple of weeks or more to get your vehicle in.

  Michael Moffitt
2 years ago
Hands down one of the best mechanics in Orange County. I didn't mention technician because a true mechanic is very hard to come by and John along with Wendy provide the most outstanding service! I have a 05' Toyota Highlander which needed a new timing belt along with some other odds and ends. Japanese Car Specialities did not disappoint. They are the most honest people in the industry that I have found. 100% no regrets!

  Justin VanLeeuwen
2 years ago
John and Wendy are so nice and so honest. I've been going to them for a short time but they treat me like I've been there forever. Came in because I thought I was having a starter issue. They ordered the starter but then realized it wasn't the issue. Instead of charging me $600 they got the car running and returned the part. They could have still charged me and I wouldn't have known better. That says a lot about them.

  James Harb
8 years ago
John is the man! I am a car enthusiast and I usually don't trust anyone to work on my personal vehicles. I would trust John on any and every day of the week. This guy knows cars better than most people know themselves. Nothing gets past him. Best of all, he's HONEST! It is the rarest thing to find a shop which is honest, Wendy and John are one of the few remaining honest auto shops left. Kudos and thank you for the great service, for many years to come!

  Mark Tomey
4 years ago
We have taken our Ford Edge to John and Wendy several times now, and every time we get an honest estimate, and great Auto service done right the first time. They may specialize in Japanese cars, but they do a great job on our Ford. Call ahead to make sure your American car is one they will work on.

  Tori Hernandez
3 years ago
What a find! Never trusting my FJ62 with anyone else. John is the best. Very knowledgable, trustworthy, honest, & fair. If you have a Toyota, don't take it anywhere else. He rebuilt my Cruiser's engine and it's amazing the difference. Can't recommend them enough!Services: Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil changeServices: Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change

  Nathaniel Congelliere
a year ago
Friendliest and most accommodating mechanic shop / garage. Found them through the T4R forums and now know rlwhy.. they're the best! Will be taking my ride here for the life of it.

  Jim H
11 years ago
The best mechanic around, bar none. Knows the cars he works on better than Toyota themselves. Uses genuine parts whenever possible. Very fast turnaround time which means less money for labor. Family owned and operated. There is nothing that John cannot fix. Wendy, his wife, is the receptionist, very nice and accommodating. If you own a Japanese car, look no further! Jon also drives Toyota trucks, I love a mechanic who drives what he works on, truly means that he loves what he does.A few of the cars I've brought to John: 1987 4Runner turbo 4x4, 1999 SR5 4x4 5-speed (that John helped me convert from 2WD automatic, how cool is that), 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 (used parts to convert 99), and 2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition. Always great work!! Always satisfied!!

  Kevin Christopherson
7 years ago
Wendy/John have been an absolute blessing for me. I'm a young guy who has brought 3 different cars here over the last few years (93 accord, 03 accord, 00 camry). It's very stressful trying to take a car in for service at the dealer and many private shops can feel the same. Having trust in your shop is extremely valuable and Japanese Car Specialties is the best ever. Wendy has always given me advice on what we should fix, what isn't worth fixing, etc. An auto shop that actually cares about the client, wow! Thank you John and Wendy!!!!!

  Alyce Gardner
5 years ago
Senior here...they are very honest. Had been told twice I needed brakes. John said NOPE just adjustments and oil change $45. Had other items needed replacing were prioritized based on my budget! Taking my 2006 Honda there over 10 yearsBTW I drive in fromCorona

  Nick Santos
5 years ago
Why this husband and wife team doesn t have more reviews is beyond me, but these guys took care of me. I needed my water pump and timing chain replaced on my 95 Civic hatch so they put me in the books, ordered parts the day before, and finished up my car within a few hours of opening up shop for the day. I could say more good things but then that would ruin the surprise.

  Clay W.
5 months ago
Fair and honest shop. I will be going back for my next service.

  Chris Medina
4 years ago
Went in with a huge list of things i needed or thought i needed to get my 4runner back into tip top shape. John worked with me and told me what i needed now and what i could put off for a bit. I knew it was a lot of work and rhe price was fair. My 4runner is running amazingly now. This will be my go to spot for my 4runner and my fiance�s Sequioa from now on.

  Ryan Toal
7 years ago
I wish I could give John & his wife 10 stars!!!They helped bring my old landcruiser back to life. Honest, upfront & hard working. They have earned a life long customer. Simply the best.

  L.Y. Wei
4 years ago
John and Wendy are the best. They love their work and care for their customers. They have years of experience and are extremely knowledgeable. I would not go anywhere but to John and Wendy.

  Menggang Liu
2 years ago
5years ago, Jon replaced the time belt and car ran great, old car got suspension problems but his shop was too busy, so I went to American Tire depot, unfortunately car got more issues, American tire depot guys were willing to help but they just had no idea, then I brought it back to Lexus dealer, Lexus quoted me more than 6k to fix, so I contacted Wendy, she is so nice and after heard my story, she scheduled a time for me, just several hours, car wad returned back to me, solved, Wendy said just several parts got loose, I think it's not that simple, I mean to other mechanics, car fully recovered, we are so appreciated it, this old car gave us so much good time, accompanied us visiting so many wonders, thank you JonServices: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance

  Christopher Luzader
8 years ago
My wife and I have been going to John and Wendy for more than twenty years. They are the best and most honest mechanic's in the business!

  Collins Mufflers
9 years ago
I have known John for thirty years and have been sending my customers to him and never had a complaint,but I have had many Thanks keep up the good work!

  Ben Martella
8 years ago
These guys fixed a brake problem for me that the Toyota dealer in Capistrano failed to do after two tries. They are good, prompt and really reasonably priced!

  Douglas Stowell
2 years ago
They know their stuff and are very friendly honest.

  Mary Luzader
9 months ago
John is awesome!

  Marcelo Barros
2 years ago
Good customer service, quick turnaround

  Chanpaular Thorng
6 years ago
Been in business for 30 years great people

  A L
3 years ago
Most honest and professional mechanic!

  robert neuhausen
2 years ago
The best

  Jo Anne King
6 years ago
Honest, quick, proactive