Samo Wheel & Brake Service
4.9 (20)
1310 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-3934
samowheelandbrakeservice.com
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reviews
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Rob Thorington
4 months ago
Howard was great. Super helpful and honest. Will definitely come back for service and will recommend to friends and family
John Ou
2 years ago
Howard is as honest as the day is long. You always want to find someone who is honest and trustworthy to work on your car. Howard is that guy.I needed brake service on my car and it was clear that some rotor work was going to be necessary. I did some research and his business came up with top reviews. I can see why. Service and pricing was very fair and the turnaround was prompt. The car was ready one hour before they promised and there were no surprises.When I need to change the brakes or tires in the future, this is my go to place. Thank you again, Howard.
Tristan Parker
3 years ago
Howard was super friendly and helpful over the phone. Brought my car in (an older one from 1962) the next day where he gave it a drive around the block and couple of quick inspections. Unfortunately he couldn't help me out doing the work himself but was super nice about it, recommended some other shops who might be able to help, and didn't make me feel like an idiot which is probably the most important thing when owning an older car!
Anthony Barnes
2 years ago
Howard and his business' service are always fantastic. Friendly, helpful and honest. If you need brake work down go here for sure! I was happy to return to him for work after not needing any for a couple years.
Omeed Abolfathi
3 years ago
I came in to get the alignment on my Mazda Miata checked as I had recently adjusted the steering wheel. I thought I needed a 4 wheel alignment originally but the owner, Howard, was able to just make a couple of quick tweaks and send me on my way! Very trustworthy.Service: Steering & suspension repairService: Steering & suspension repair
Mark Smith
6 years ago
We've been going to Howard for years, and he is the best in town by a long shot! Affordable, honest, and reliable, with the best customer service I've experienced in all my years of driving. Highly recommended, I don't take any of my personal or my company vehicles to anyone else!
Marco Mathias
8 months ago
Very kind and honest! Went in for an alignment but they let me know that it was not actually necessary and did not charge me for a diagnostic.
James L Jacobson
4 years ago
Howard is an honest guy who will only give you what is necessary. No padding the bill. I brought my car in for brakes at 32,000 miles and he said bring it back in 6 months. Sure enough, it needed new pads at 37,000 miles.
Bill Yoon
6 years ago
I have been going to Samo Wheel and Brake since the 1970s. Howard and his now retired father Mas are both great. Honest and Fair. Howard will never repair something that does not need to be repaired. I am a former service manager for Acura, Honda, and Nissan, and I believe that Samo is the best wheel and brake repair shop in So Cal, bar none. I highly recommend Samo Wheel and Brake without hesitation.
Adan Garcia
2 years ago
Howard is very knowledgeable, professional, and fair. They put new rotors and brakes in my car and they work great! Highly recommend
Cody Pittard
9 years ago
Howard was honest, polite, and very helpful and he checked my alignment and it looked fine. So he didn't charge me the $100 fee that every other place in town would have, he charge me a small fee for a manual check. What a class act!!!
Rick Henderson
4 years ago
Luis did an awesome job on the front brakes and rotors on my car. Very fair pricing, super fast. I am very happy!!!
daniel hannon
8 months ago
Excellent quality of service, reasonable prices. Professional results. Can t say enough good things about this place
Morgan Ruvolo
2 years ago
Amazingly good, honest service. Super quick and reasonable too. Took care of both my Mazda and my Subaru!
Ms. JANN CAN
a year ago
Howard is Great very honest & will get your car Right!
Carolyn Yeh
4 years ago
Honest, intelligent and experienced pros! Been coming here since 2007. Talked to other customers and they were long time fans too!
Damian Basso
a year ago
They don t work on my Ford Van
The Iowan
7 years ago
Fixed my problem for $20 when another shop in the area wanted to charge me $1200.
C C
6 years ago
Good place for brakes and wheel alignment.
Jason Refuerzo
a year ago
Good honest brake shop.