Brunos Auto Service - Santa Monica (CA)

YenHao Liao Bob is fantastic, warming, and nice! We got our car checked, and the process went smoothly and quickly. Everything is fair price, and Bob also told us some issues we should pay attention to but not in urgency, so it saves us a bunch of money for now! Highly recommended for anyone near the area who has car issues to check this place out, especially for the UCLA university village community, which we belonged to and where we found others’ recommendations for Bob’s service.

Lisa Grech Wilfredo and the team of mechanics at Kondo Motors are the BEST! I have gone to them for 12 years now, and even drive up from San Diego County (yes, 5 hours round trip) and have them do my car repairs, since I moved out of the area. They diagnose the issues, give an honest and clear picture of the issues and associated estimates, and fix what is needed. Sometimes they have sent me away, letting me know there is no service needed at the moment. They do not upsell things or recommend things that are not needed. They are honest, trustworthy, kind, generous, friendly, and expert mechanics and advisors. I recommend them without hesitation and appreciate everything they have done as my trusted mechanics throughout the years. I recommend that you call to schedule in advance, as they are in demand and booked out often with their happy clients, like me!

Wil D I’ve been bringing my Honda Ridgeline to High Tech Auto on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica for the past 3 years, and I can honestly say—they’ve kept my truck running like new even with nearly 200,000 miles on it! From alternator and battery replacements to brakes, rotors, oxygen sensors, stabilizers, mass air flow sensor, gaskets, mounts and more—they’ve handled every repair and maintenance issue with top-tier precision and speed. Every time I drive away, I feel like I’m in a brand-new vehicle without the new car price tag. Not only is their work solid, but they’re fast and flexible—I’ve never had to wait long, and they’ve even worked with me on payment plans, which made a huge difference. What stands out most is how much I trust them with my car, my time, and my money. That kind of confidence is hard to come by. I first found High Tech Auto through my brother, who’s extremely particular about his cars—especially his classic ‘93 Mustang. He was impressed with their work from the start, and now I understand why. Carlos, the owner, genuinely cares about the quality of service they provide, and Caesar, the manager, is an absolute gem. He treats every customer with respect and kindness, making sure you feel heard and taken care of. If you’re looking for an honest, skilled, and efficient auto shop with heart—High Tech Auto is it. This is an update just recently went back for my brakes and rotors and the owner took care of me and kept his word on doing an exceptional job. This will always be the shop I go to and recommend for everyone I know!

Zhang Linh I found this shop while searching for a nearby BMW specialty store, and I was genuinely impressed by how professional George is. He’s incredibly friendly, takes the time to explain everything clearly, and is completely honest about what he knows. I dropped off my car on Wednesday and was able to pick it up by Friday. My BMW had an engine light issue after a battery replacement. The previous shop spent almost two hours trying to figure it out with no luck. I remember George saying, “If I can’t fix it, no one can”—and I believe him. With over 20 years of experience at a BMW dealership and a wall full of certifications to prove it, George really knows his stuff. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone. You’ll get fast, high-quality service you can trust.

John Castles NICE AND HONEST - highly recommend taking your car here for an evaluation or if you need repairs done. I have a E46 M3 and Edwin helped me assess the check engine light for NO COST. I have taken my car here before and they gave me a fair price and fixed the issue fast. I rarely write a review but felt inclined to do so because of how helpful this place has been.

Jennifer Lees Tony in the office was friendly, efficient and most importantly, accurate as to how much it would cost and when the car could be ready. The estimate was more than fair, the work was immaculate and the car was ready exactly when he said it would be. Excellent experience and highly recommended!

Ruba Elagazy I brought my car to Big Q Auto Repair for a routine oil change — and they damaged my car during the process. They promised to send me camera footage to show what happened, but after I followed up multiple times (6 or 7 follow-ups via phone and email), they tried to tell me that they don’t even keep footage — they only have a live feed. Which is strange considering I was promised a copy of the footage that the supervisor had reportedly already seen. Worse, they’ve refused to respond to me or my attorney, and they still won’t take responsibility or cover the cost of the damage they caused. The repair requires me changing my entire front bumper and is going to cost me over $2k. Save yourself the headache — find an honest shop that stands by their work and respects their customers. I regret ever trusting Big Q Auto Repair and hope this review saves someone else from the same experience.

Alejandro Becerra Came for vacation out of town got out of our vehicle smelled coolant, immediately knew we had to get the radiator fixed. Reached out to Lopez Auto Services they got us in and out in about 3 hours! Great people, awesome shop..very reliable highly recommend!!!

Leopoldo Guerrero Great place to get work done on your car. They are very thorough and go the extra mile to make sure your car is running properly.

Victoria Lintz I recently had a great experience with this mechanic. After calling them the night before, they were accommodating enough to allow me to bring my car in the next day. I needed new front brake pads and had an issue with my air conditioning. Not only were their prices reasonable, but they were also efficient in fixing the brakes within just a few hours. Highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable auto repairs!