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February 2024 by Kayla F
I’m so happy I was referred to this place years ago. The mechanics here are very kind and great at what they do. They have never turned me away even when they are really busy.
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January 2024 by Grace P.
Thank you so much to Cal and his team. I had a leaking tire this morning and the gas station across the street had a broken pump so I was unable to fill my tires. Luckily, I saw that across the street was Cal's auto center and when I drove there, his team helped me to check all of my tire pressures as well as put air in all of my tires (not just the flat one) and told me that it's a slow leak so I can get it fixed later. They refused to accept any payment and just told me to be safe. Meanwhile, they took the time to help check all the tires and place air in all of them. Grateful for this type of kindness and service, and would highly recommend this place to anyone to have their car serviced. While they may think it's a small gesture, it meant a lot to me on this rainy morning trying to get to work. Thank you to Cal and his team.
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October 2023 by Nancy H.
Cal's TOTALED MY CAR by starting a CAR FIRE! (see photos) If getting my car TOTALED was not enough misery ..when I tried to get the actual - documented amount of money that I just paid for the car (just a week earlier) Cal said to me 'what happened - happened and the insurance companies would have to deal with it" he would not answer my emails or take my calls - unbelievable! I have no car!
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April 2023 by June Chiang
My husband introduced me to Cal's Auto Center and he has had excellent service with Cal's over the last 25 years with all his vehicles. Claudio performed a very thorough 20000 mile maintenance service on my 2017 Toyota Corolla. They are very polite, positive, honest, and reasonably priced. It is much easier to go to Cal's than my dealer which is far away and takes so much planning!! I will be going back!!Services: Air & cabin filter replacement
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February 2023 by Jason H
Sadly Cal has become a former shadow of itself. I was told the part would be $340 i go to collect and told its $440 I enquire i was told $340 and the guy said they mis- ordered the part and it cost $100 more... I said so you elected not to tell me and he said something to the effect of\
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February 2023 by Jamie Perdue
I promise you, this is the only mechanic in Los Angeles city/Los Angeles County/Los Angeles metroplex that you should bring you vehicles to... Cal is very honest and has an experienced. ASE Certified team of mechanics on hand daily, who I always see every time I come no matter how many months go by. The shop is honest from the back end to the front. Thanks Cal & team for keeping our vehicles smoothly on road and your expertise. We love you! -LAServices: Vehicle Inspection
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December 2022 by Dani Z.
Hi praises for Cal, Claudio, Leo & Sue! Very honest, very reliable. My family cars have been serviced by him for 30 years - and I work in car dealership's sales management and have trusted him over the shops at my stores, he's serviced all of the cars I've leased, and my family members cars are owned long term (2004 and 2008) and he's helped to keep them operational and safe. Side story: In 2004 I moved across the country with my 1996 Geo Prism. Cal taught me how to change the oil and windshield fluid. The first time I changed my own oil was in the back lot of the dealership I was working at, near sunset... in the dark, I accidentally poured in a bottle of the wrong stuff. It was Cal that I called and asked what to do. He told me what I needed to tell the service guy at the local Chevy dealership, and approximately what they should have been charging me to do the work - and to tell them to call him before doing anything else! I had a similar situation in filling the air in my tires for the first time out there - I called Cal from 3000 miles away and he told me what to look for. Living on the east coast lasted a little more than a year - ironically, being involved in an accident that totaled the car was what brought me back home. As mentioned above, all of our family cars are still serviced at Cal's, and though I think he is reining in his own work hours, it's still great to see Claudio, who remembers those calls from Boston!
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November 2022 by Cindy Banda
Trunk latch replaced and minor maintenance done. Quick and wonderful customer service. Shout out to Leo for fixing our problem.
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October 2022 by Julie G.
I can't give enough stars to Cal and his amazing crew! Great prices, excellent service and honest as the day is long! Thank you for giving my whip the best care ever!!
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October 2022 by Blake Donaldson
Just left Cal‘s after replacing a battery.Friendly knowledgeable and helpful.I highly recommend Kal and his team. Thanks Cal!
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September 2022 by Darian S.
I first started taking my car in years ago and all was going well although I was feeling a bit gouged with the pricing. I had a few emergency breakdowns and had it towed to this location on a couple of occasions. They fixed the issues usually but again with exorbitant prices. It wasn't til this year when I really started experiencing problems. I was told that I needed a really expensive part to fix my air conditioner. I forked it out and two months later my air conditioner went out in the peak of the summer. I was told to bring it in over and over and I was told I needed a few more things which cost way more than I could afford. I went to a backyard mechanic I'd heard about and he charged me a fraction of the price. Then after that was installed Cal's auto suggested I get a cooler fan where the part was less than 3 times what I was charged. So now here I am three-plus months later with all the recommended parts and I still have no air conditioner. I'm now being told it's an electrical problem that they can't fix. Also, the proprietor said he'd be there all week to fix my issue and when I called throughout the week an assistant that always has no answers, claimed he was not in. I asked her to have him return my call on Wednesday and here it is Saturday, with no call. Their hours are M-F 7 am to 3 pm and leaving unanswered questions and being stranded without your vehicle seems to be how they operate. Very disappointed with this shop.
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August 2022 by Kieran Dunstan
Had been recommended by some friends. Was told over the phone price to fix my AC would be $200 including tax. Showed up and was charged $233.88 .I asked for them to do $200 as I had been told, but they wouldn’t budge.
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June 2022 by Ali Saghafi
Diagnosed the car incorrectly, put cheap Chinese material and charged original factory, made the problem worst after $900!!! Cal is the perfect FRONT man for this place. AVOID at all cost!!!
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May 2022 by M Arizaga
Good honest mechanic. I have been going to Cal's for years. Prices are fair.Service: Oil change
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March 2022 by José A
Cal is outstanding. His honesty isn't the only reason we keep bringing our vehicles here. The prices always seem fair, They have a trusted team of technicians, Work is done reasonably quick, and they have a Great location. I moved pretty far away and still travel to get work done here. I know things will get done right the first time. And when my car is on its last leg, he'll tell me fixing anything is no longer worth it. He'd rather turn you away than see you come back next month with a new issue. I respect that.
