Romes Auto Specialist - Riverside (CA)

Steve S I called GT Imports Automotive after having multiple repairs done at another shop, and feeling like that shop after fixing the issue I brought my vehicle in for, would then cause something else to go wrong on my vehicle, causing me not to trust that repair shop. I called and spoke to Walter, and from the first conversation felt welcomed, he was professional, very helpful, answered any question and concerns I had, and was able to assist me in bringing my vehicle in within a couple days. Once I arrived at the shop, I again was greeted by Walter and other staff at GT Imports, and everyone made me feel like I was in good hands. They performed the repairs within the time frame they advised me of. They kept my car clean throughout the repairs, which is very important to me and nothing else has gone wrong on my car since. Which re assures me they are a mechanic shop I can trust to fix any issues I bring my vehicle in for, without creating new ones. Their professionalism, expertise on fixing the issue I brought my vehicle in for, (which was a several hours repair on completely replacing my A/C in my vehicle). Along with how clean they keep their shop, making my commute to and from their shop, by providing LYFT service because I live within a few miles of their shop. Thank you GT Imports for becoming a mechanic shop I can trust, a shop that everyone makes you feel welcomed and that you are in good hands whenever bringing your vehicle to them. They have now gained a permanent client with me!!!

Nicholas Wineinger I have a really hard time trusting mechanics. They were honest, kind, and got my vehicle in right away for a diagnostic on my 02 Corvette. The issue was resolved immediately. I will continue doing business with them as long as I reside in the Riverside Area. Thank you A +!!

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.

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.

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

Norma Elfgen I’ve been going to Ben for over 23yrs. n I’ve always gotten his most honest opinion with an excellent repair service. I can’t imagine ever going to someone else to work on my car. The 45 minute drive to reach him is worth it. Bless you Ben.

Garen Iskandaryan My Tesla Model X suspention was making loud noises and pulling left and right violently.. Took my car to Woodcrest Auto, They quoted $92 to diagnose the issue.. 3 months earlier, while replacing the control arms, the Tesla dealer forgot to tighten one of the bolts, and it had fallen off the car. Woodcrest auto found the issue and replaced the bolt with minimal wait time. They charged me Nothing for the job despite the quote. They did more than an hour worth of work on my car. I insisted to pay something but was unable to convince them otherwise. A special thanks to the owner for the small town hospitality.. They will treat you like family. Im very grateful for their efforts... I highly recommend them. Thank you for fixing my car!

Marco Antonio Vidal I recently had an issue with my car due to a bad alternator, and I took it to A & R Auto Service. Their team went above and beyond to not only fix the alternator but also replace my battery terminal, redo the wiring, and top off all my fluids. The attention to detail and quality of service were exceptional. They didn’t just fix the problem—they ensured my car was in the best shape possible before I drove off. Honest, professional, and thorough—A & R Auto Repair is now my go-to for any car issues. Highly recommend!

Brandon Michael ** UPDATE TO REVIEW** We now been using V & B Auto since 1st review which is over a year now for all our service and repair needs for our personal cars and we also have then service and repair our business fleet of 15 cars they are a pleasure to work with great prices and service give them a try . Ray is the Owner and Victor is his son and they handle business and will take great care of you and your family give them a try! 2/10/24 1st time using V & B Auto and treated amazingly this is a great shop I highly recommend them and will be bring all my automotive needs both business and personal to them so happy I found them Thanks Ray and Victor!

Kevin S Great mechanics are working there. They had my car fixed and didnt charge me an arm and a leg. Very reasonably priced and friendly.