David Auto Repair - Riverside (CA)

Randy Flores Had some pretty serious issues on my Honda crv, decided to take it here and am pretty amazed by how good the customer service and transparency is here. Only took 2 days to fix my car. Everyday I got phone calls with updates about the progress. What was pretty cool of these guys was the fact I needed a water pump and housing replaced because the housing was warped from overheating. The part and labor would have been $500 but the staff were able to fix the original housing for free by sanding it and reshaping. On top of that they gave me a free oil change. Ill be coming back for sure, good honest people here.

Quinn Juarez The Boss here does great work and super fast recommend this place of any shop in Riverside I’ll definitely be coming back anytime I need a change

H B I recently brought my BMW to Ace Auto Services in Riverside after a frustrating experience at the dealership, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the care, honesty, and professionalism I received from Grace and Jeff. From the moment I explained what happened with my vehicle, they listened patiently, took the time to understand the situation, and walked me through exactly what needed to be done. They replaced the water pump and thermostat, kept me updated throughout the process, and even looked into the battery concern with complete transparency — no upselling, no pressure, just honest advice. The car drives beautifully now — smooth, strong, and better than it has in a long time. What stood out most is their integrity and personal attention during a time when I was already dealing with a lot. If you’re looking for a mechanic shop you can actually trust — one that treats your car like their own and gives you straight answers — Ace Auto is the place. Thank you again, Grace and Jeff. You’ve earned a customer for life.

Brenda Jepsen A Triple AAA-Auto Club Rated business. We can count on professional car service and repair all the time. Fair pricing and quick turn around. Miss Cruz, Office Manager, is knowledgeable, personable, and has lovely smile which helps ease the anxiety that accompanies car repairs.

Ahryn Scott My wifes car suddenly wouldnt start, leaving her stranded at the metro station on Meridian. We needed a reliable and close auto repair shop, and after seeing Scottys Auto Repairs great reviews, we decided to give them a call. Were so glad we did! Samantha was absolutely fantastic. She immediately put us at ease and clearly explained the diagnostic process and what they found. The transparency and honesty were truly refreshing. There was absolutely no high-pressure sales, and the prices were incredibly fair. Now, our car runs like new! Were incredibly impressed with the quality of service we received at Scottys Auto Repair. Well definitely be returning for any future automotive needs and highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable auto repair in Riverside.

Di Anne Padovano This place is amazinggg!!! I’ve been going to Auto Express for over 5 years. These guys are great! Great service, respectful, and honest. They are honest and have a level of integrity that has brought me back for years and I’m happy to support their business because of it. I’ve been so so many places that have been either dishonest or have tried to take advantage of their customers. I’ve never had an experience like that here and really respect these guys for all they do. I’d definitely recommend Auto Express!

Dave Venturini This garage was a lifesaver, late on a Sunday afternoon. Not only did they see us promptly, the price was very reasonable and the service was well explained and fast. We were in a bind and a less honest place easily could have taken advantage, but this garage was very professional and amazing. We were on the way back from a long road trip, 50+ miles from home when our car suddenly started running very rough, the engine light came on flashing and later the traction control warning came on (thats how rough it was running). We called around, in an unfamiliar area, and everyone was closed or busy (not surprising late Sunday afternoon). But, this garage not only agreed to squeeze us in, they took a look as soon as we arrived so we could discuss options. The mechanic determined it was several cylinders misfiring and walked me through the possibilities, worn/damaged spark plugs, clogged injectors, ignition coil problem, compression/seal issue, etc. He took the time to explain the steps to diagnose/fix each possible issue and suggested we start with spark plugs & injectors based on his experience & initial impressions of the most likely cause (but explained it may require more). The price he gave seemed very fair (and based on subsequent research was very reasonable). Within an hour (much quicker than expected) he said the work was done, the car was fixed, we paid and were on our way. He also gave me a heads up on a few things I should have looked at in the future / were almost due, but didnt pressure us at all (just wanted to save me future hassle). Its been almost two weeks and the car has been running absolutely great. Honestly smoother than it was before the road trip, making me realize I probably missed some subtle warning signs, but that is on me. Its never fun to have sudden car trouble, but this garage & mechanic saved our trip, got us home on time, and was very professional and well priced. I cant thank them enough.

Angela Campos All of my fears went away with The Royal treatment in this auto repair shop, always honest and polite. Loved the service loved the price, I’m glad I finally found a trustworthy automotive expert. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my vehicle!!! Will definitely return when I need them.

Derek O Bruce is as honest a mechanic as you can find. I realize that there are some negative reviews for this location, but I think there’s at least a couple negative reviews everywhere you go. One thing that can be certain, is that Bruce isn’t a shiesty auto mechanic. He charges fair labor prices, and he wants to help people with their vehicles! Don’t listen to the negative reviews, and give this place a chance with your auto repair needs. Thank you Bruce, and the Riverside Car Clinic! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Camille Castaño I had a great experience with this shop! I towed my 2021 Honda Civic Sport here after a battery replacement with AAA caused my car to have starting issues. I was unsure of the exact problem, but David was very kind and quickly discovered the issue. They fixed my battery connection, figured out the electrical problems with the lights on my dash, and even went forward and did an oil change for me. I brought it in with no appointment on a Friday and needed my car for the next day. They prioritized my vehicle, and my car was finished in about 5 hours with a great price. I would definitely recommend this shop to friends, and especially students at UCR! Overall great experience! Thanks David!