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September 2023 by Theresa Chiang
Hami is a wonderful person, very professional, besides he is loving , caring and willing to go extra mils to help customer. I really appreciate it.. thank you ! ❤️??
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March 2023 by Danny S
I gave this guy my car to fix he told me he will charge me $**** but it has to be in cash and I asked him I had only credit card and he said no I take cash only so I dont have to pay taxes. When I went to pick up my car, he said it will cost me **** cash and I told him that in the paper you quoted me ****.. and when I start the car, the car start smoking very heavily. He told me to keep driving in the smoke will go away so I kept driving and it was smoking very heavily and I went back to him and he said theres nothing he can do about it tell me that he stole my money.
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December 2022 by Fernondo Olgin
The owner Hami is always friendly, knows Toyota's and offers a fair deal.
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November 2022 by Lizette Chavez
I'm very happy with my visit. The owner was honest, helpful and I never felt like a number. Even while I was driving away he noticed my reverse light weren't working and told me to come back and he'll fix it for me. I found my new mechanic ?
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April 2022 by Sunil Manaktala
Hami is an expert Toyota and Lexus mechanic. He gives excellent advice and is a genuine person. I have been using his services for over 10 years.
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April 2022 by Louis N.
Honest & trustworthy. For 13+ years, Hami has been nothing but upfront, honest, and simply wants the best for you and your car. Examples over the years: I was going to take the kids on their 1st road trip with my old RX350 and was headed to snow & ice. Called ATC for any advice - lighter motor oil, more tire pressure, etc. Hami said to just bring it in. He checked the oil, tire pressures, rest of the fluids, rotated the tires (I think), reminded me to bring a windshield scrapper, and sent me on my way. "No charge. It's just an inspection." Few years later, the pneumatic struts that hold up the hood and the tailgate were kaput. Went to Hami to get them replaced. We spent time talking about how much longer I'd keep the car, why I wanted them replaced, how often I work under the hood myself, etc. His final advice: "Too expensive. I wouldn't do it. Just use a stick to prop up the hood instead." Again, I was on my way. Fast forward to my current family hauler, an AWD Sienna - I wanted an oil change before the big road/ski trip to Utah, so I called ATC. "Why'd you want to waste money? You have free service for the 1st year at Toyota. Just go there." May be Ventura Toyota never told me. But probably I just forgot. On my way again. A few weeks later, I was putting the snow tires on for the Utah trip (I have a 2nd set of wheels with "3-peak" snow tires), but unfortunately, a local tire shop (looking at you, American Tire Depot) totally over-tightened my lugnuts to the point that I couldn't get the last one off even with my 1200 ft-lb impact wrench. Hami to the rescue. Unfortunately, after 30+min, with blow torch, and breaking 3 of his sockets, no luck. Still stuck. "No, no. I couldn't get it off, so no charge." I felt bad, since he's out $$ due to broken tools. I came back with See's Candy for his family. Then, on my way again, this time to Toyota where they had to break off the bolt since the lugnut was completely seized. Thanks again Hami. And American Tire Depot... Anyway, not sure why there are 1 star reviews that describe Hami as dishonest or mean. That's the complete opposite of what I've experienced over the years. Not judging or discounting others, but I get a certain vibe from some of those 1 star reviews, so Yelpers, make your own conclusions.
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March 2022 by Andrew G.
I have been taking our Toyota's to Hami at ATC for ... maybe 20 years now....he is honest and dependable. If something does NOT need to be done, or if it can wait, he will say so. He has never tried to persuade me for some repair that was questionable to me. If there is a repair that needs to be done but it is outside of his expertise he will say so and even recommend a shop for that repair. He will explain WHAT and WHY. He will do the repair correctly and if he does not fix the problem he will do additional work at no extra charge or he will refund your money. Also, he is very personable and patient. I have several stories to tell that each proves my statements above, but just don't want to write that much detail. Highly recommend for any Toyota work.
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December 2021 by Andy C.
Hami is trustworthy and will tell you when something is needed or not needed. We took our Lexus for a service, but it wasn't needed. Hami didn't charge us at all. Hard to find honest mechanics like Hami.
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October 2021 by Kelly Golondzinier
ATC is the only place I will take my car. Hami (the owner) is the most honest mechanic I have met!
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August 2021 by J.T. Shannon
Hami was great as always. A mechanic you can trust.
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June 2021 by Wai F.
I understand we all need to eat and make money. Called him over the phone and asked how much it cost to replace an alternator for a Toyota Avalon. Not willing to give me a quote over the phone and told me to tow my car in. When I arrived he said it will cost me $1400 to replace an alternator. Are you kidding me? He has 4.5 stars....but I guess it's all from family and friends or pay people to give him review. I asked him how much is for the parts and he got defensive saying that he doesn't want to argue. Ummm....I think it's a reasonable question. He told me to go away because he doesn't need to explain his pricing to me. Needless to say, I left and found another place that will do it for $400 for parts and labor. Don't go here. Rip off and bad attitude from the owner. Extremely rude and defensive when you want to know about pricing. Can't believe he charges more than the dealership.
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May 2021 by Daniel M.
Great and honest mechanic. Gave me his honest opinion on whether or it was smart for me to sell or fix up the vehicle. Highly recommend!!! There might be a wait as he is the only mechanic here but it's worth it.
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April 2021 by Chris D.
this is my third visit at ATC and again the owner, Hami, came through with great service and price. not only did Hami perform a great job on my service, but he also took the time to search two estimates with different vendors regarding new tires for my vehicle. one of the last honest and dependable auto mechanics.
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April 2021 by Lydia M.
I was so pleased to have been referred to this place by a 5 star YELP mechanic that didn't work on Toyota's. The owner OF ATC is a warm and honest man. It is a small shop and HAMY Is the owner and only mechanic. Unfortunately, the 4Runner was too far gone. He strongly suggested not fixing it because the cost would be higher than the value of a 21 year old car. The owner did say it might be possible to find a shop to do the work for less money. He uses OEM parts and high quality used engines. He explained that even when buying used engines, the higher quality ones cost more. He wants confidence in his work and the warranty he gives. What I appreciated was the time he took to discuss my options, showing that he understood how difficult it is to have to decide to 'junk' a car or not.
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January 2021 by Diana Arebalo
Honest, friendly service.
