Karsten Imports
4.9 (37)
                        
                        
                           
                        5538 Fulton Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
                        
                        
                        
                        
                          
                           
                          (818) 994-3311
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                          
                             
                            karstenimports.com
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                           
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
 
Reviews
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                        Andrew Winner
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        a month ago
                      
                      
                      I recently brought my 2015 Honda Civic to Karsten Imports for service, and I'm thoroughly impressed. Mats is a straight shooter who doesn't try to sell you stuff your car doesn't need. He and his team provided exceptional care, addressing all my concerns with professionalism and expertise. The service was completed efficiently, and my car was returned in impeccable condition. What sets Karsten Imports apart is their commitment to customer satisfaction, evident in their meticulous work and valuable advice. Overall, my experience exceeded expectations, and I'll be returning for all future automotive needs. Thank you, Mats, and the team at Karsten Imports, for your outstanding service.
                    
                      
                         
                        Joemil Escario
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        5 months ago
                      
                      
                      They do fantastic work! Rats had chewed my window washer hoses and a little bit on my battery sensor wire. Fixed within a day and I was able to pick up the next morning.
                    
                      
                         
                        Frances O'Brien
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        a year ago
                      
                      
                      Mats and everyone there are great, knowledgeable, and prompt. Prices are very reasonable, and if Mats can't fix something,  he will direct you to someone who can. Call ahead to make sure he fixes your make/model.
                    
                      
                         
                        tabour bov
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        4 months ago
                      
                      
                      Most honest and knowledgeable shop I have ever been to.
                    
                      
                         
                        Griffin Wright
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        3 years ago
                      
                      
                      Mats and his crew at Karsten Imports have maintained my 2011 Honda CR-V for the better part of the past 4 years and with 240,000+ miles now on it, I don't think I would have made it here without them. He's replaced my wheel bearings, suspension, engine mounts, A/C fan and compressor, catalytic converter & power steering pump, to name a few.Mats always gives me timely updates when I'm in for service and is honest about what repairs he finds that are necessary, suggested and something to plan for for the future and he always comes in well below what it would cost at the dealership. I couldn't ask for a better mechanic. Please consider giving Karsten Imports your business if you're looking for fair, honest and TOP QUALITY auto service and repair.Services: Transmission, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change
                    
                      
                         
                        Nana J
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        2 years ago
                      
                      
                      Reliable, honest hardworking business man. Very knowledgeable about all makes and models. Owner is hands on & if he doesn't know the answer he will find out & refer you to the right service provider for your car needs. So refreshing to know you're not being hustled or overcharged for repairs.
                    
                      
                         
                        David Hyman
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        5 years ago
                      
                      
                      I have been going to Karsten Imports since Karsten was still there.  Mats was there then too.  Mats is an excellent mechanic and really knows his cars.  But most importantly, he is honest.  There have been times when Mats told me what I could do to fix something (because it was simple) rather than to charge me.  How many mechanics/ business owners do you know that would do something like that?
                    
                      
                         
                        Robert Newman
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        5 years ago
                      
                      
                      My wife and I didn't believe there was such a thing as a "Honest Mechanic" until we met Mats. Mats is truly a honest, highly skilled, experienced and reasonable mechanic. He is also a great guy.
                    
                      
                         
                        David Burns
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        3 years ago
                      
                      
                      Mat s is an excellent and trustworthy mechanic. He treats my  96 accord like it s a  16. I live in the Bay Area but when I travel to LA, I will only have him work on my baby!
                    
                      
                         
                        Thomas Daly
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        a year ago
                      
                      
                      THE best auto shop for non-American vehicles. Honest, fair-priced, they get the job done   Five stars  Service: BrakesService: Brakes
                    
                      
                         
                        Kathryn Bishop
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        9 months ago
                      
                      
                      The best car repair person....everything -- oil changes and much more!    Highly recommend you check him out on your car!
                    
                      
                         
                        Christopher Peters
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        7 years ago
                      
                      
                      5 stars doesn't cover it. Bought a used Honda. After 2 years, I took it to Karstens, and now it runs better than when I bought it!
                    
                      
                         
                        morgan wiener
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        5 months ago
                      
                      
                      Favorite mechanic in rhe valkey
                    
                      
                         
                        Raise Your Glass - Ishka Maher
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        2 years ago
                      
                      
                      My whole family uses Karsten and we ve always had a great experience.
                    
                      
                         
                        Dom McCarthy
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        7 years ago
                      
                      
                      Honest, knowledgeable, affordable, friendly. What more do you need from a mechanic?
                    
                      
                         
                        Derreck Bourdon
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        5 years ago
                      
                      
                      Need an honest and reasonable mechanic for your Honda?  Look no further.
                    
                      
                         
                        Harold Schrage
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        2 years ago
                      
                      
                      Excellent service, prompt and below estimate.  I'll be back.
                    
                      
                         
                        MARTHA BORQUEZ
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        3 years ago
                      
                      
                      Honest and great service all in one stop,Thank you for the great service!!!
                    
                      
                         
                        Brian Teed
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        6 years ago
                      
                      
                      Honest mechanic at a reasonable price.  Rare breed.
                    
                      
                         
                        Jackie Harrold
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        3 years ago
                      
                      
                      Love the service here, been going for years
                    
                      
                         
                        Adam Wilner
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        5 years ago
                      
                      
                      Good work, and, fair prices!
                    
                      
                         
                        Vash
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        2 years ago
                      
                      
                      Very generous and trusting
                    
                      
                         
                        Linda Levine
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        10 months ago
                      
                      
                      Excellent service
                    
                      
                         
                        Jolinda Lambert
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        4 years ago
                      
                      
                      Great service
                    
                      
                         
                        Naminori Shoji Shoji
                      
                      
                        
                        
  
  
                        3 years ago
                      
                      
                      Best of the best!