Hidalgo Auto Service, owned and operated by Francisco Montano since 1996, is a trusted auto repair shop serving southern California, including Anaheim, Riverside, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Tijuana. With over 35 years of experience, Francisco specializes in rebuilding engines and transmissions, providing expert work at competitive prices. Customers consistently praise his honesty, friendliness, and sincerity, often trusting him exclusively with their cars and their families' vehicles. Many mention that his prices are the lowest around and that his work quality is immediately noticeable, making him a preferred choice for repairs and maintenance. Francisco is known for being communicative, informative, and willing to go the extra mile to save customers money, even when repairs are complex or repeated. Despite occasional issues like sensor problems, customers appreciate his genuine nature, as seen when he refunded a customer who faced repeated issues, demonstrating his integrity. Overall, Hidalgo Auto Service is recognized for its reliable, honest service, and Francisco's dedication to treating each vehicle as if it were his own has earned a strong reputation among clients who travel from all over southern California to trust his expertise.
Highly recommended!! Best and quick service. Have been coming to Francisco for years.
June 2025
Quickly repaired my car, affordable, great communication, definitely recommend!
January 2024
Decent labor costs, communicative, asks about your experience with the vehicle to understand its behaviors and diagnose problems. Not exactly cheap, but it's well priced for automotive repair and the repair quality is immediately noticeable. Will definitely be returning.
