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November 2023 by Yoda I am
I’ve been using Shortee’s for years. Mike really knows his stuff and is fair on pricing. I wouldn’t have my cars serviced anywhere else.
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August 2023 by Jeff Bay
I have worked with Shortees for over 20 years. Mike is the owner, and his wife Shannon is the office manager. They are the best shop I have had the pleasure of working with in Simi Valley since moving her 25 years ago. It is hard to find a quality service business of any kind where you know you can trust them, and they have earned my trust so many times that I would not consider going anywhere else for non-warranty work. But here is the best part: If Mike is aware of a service bulletin on your vehicle which you are asking him to repair, he will first send you to the dealer to ask them to take care of it. He has done this for me twice, without my asking, and he saved me $Thousands as a result, while other mechanics will simply do the work and charge you for it. I have not met anyone in the automotive industry who is as honest and trustworthy as Mike and Shortees Automotive!
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July 2023 by Jeff B.
I have been going to Shortees for over 2 decades. I have dealt with dozens of mechanics over the past 55 years, and Mike, Shannon and their team are the most honest and fair mechanics I have ever worked with. Mike is an automotive genius, and they are typically able to diagnose and repair just about anything. Mike originally specialized in GM products, but they have worked on my Toyotas, Lexus, and Fords repeatedly without any glitch. Here is the best part. Mike knows the ins & outs with the manufacturers, including past service bulletins. When I took him my first Corvette due to gas smell, it was out of warranty. However, he knew that they had a service bulletin on this issue, and said I should take it back to Chevy, with no charge for his diagnosis. They had to replace the fuel tank, and so Shortees saved me about $1,500 for this one issue alone. Then a few years later we had an issue with my daughter's Scion XB, which I had towed in to their shop. Upon his quick inspection and analysis he told me the same thing, that there had been a service bulletin with Toyota for this valve train problem. The dealer next towed it to their shop and re-built the motor, again at no charge to me. They go above and beyond any other mechanic I know when it comes to diagnosis and recommendations, and I am extremely grateful for all of their help over the years. Their prices are typically about 1/2 of what a dealer charges for pretty much anything, I have checked! As long as I am living in this town, Shortees Automotive is the only place I wish to have working on my vehicles...
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July 2023 by Lois M.
Great automotive mechanics and their office staff is personable, and very professional. Always do a great job on my 216,000 mile Matrix.
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July 2023 by M W.
Highly recommended! Absolutely the best in the business and only shop I trust locally. My entire family goes to them for vehicle maintenance, from oil changes to those unfortunate surprise issues, and they always take care of us. Honest, reliable, and make things right-- every time. Totally counts and has us coming back time and time again for many years now.
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June 2023 by Sam K.
Family owned auto repair shop lived in Simi for five years. Wish I had known about them sooner very fair pricing excellent work highly recommend.
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June 2023 by Tina B.
Our car was making brake noises, so we took it into Shortee's. They checked all, brakes/pads, drove it and were honest enough to tell us that the brakes/pads were fine, still had lots of life left! Who does that? Honest, ethical people who want repeat business that's who! The girls in the reception area are also extremely friendly and helpful. They have our business for life!
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May 2023 by Mark Ponte
Shortee's Automotive thoroughly checked out and repaired my Cadillac SRX! As a first time customer, their level of expertise and professionalism has exceeded my expectations. Not only was the end result exceptional, but the staff was amazing. Besides not trying to up sell, they make sure you are completely satisfied. I will definitely come back for any future services and will happily refer Shortee's to my friends & family.
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February 2023 by Beverly Mills
Fast, efficient and knowledgeable. The front desk person, Michelle, is terrific and easy to deal with.
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January 2023 by Gabriel G.
Honest mechanic. Took my car to Yosemite's in East Simi for a anti-freeze leak. Was told that it would cost $800 to replace a $200 radiator. Took my car to Shortee's for a second quote. He ran some tests and called to let me know that my radiator was fine. However, he kept it overnight to test again in the morning. Turns out it was a leak in the hose. $200 repair. You have to appreciate the honesty.
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September 2022 by Christine Hinz
Mike and Shannon are a great team here at this shop. They are honest and Mike and his team of help do great work. Just started taking my vehicles here and have been very happy with the results. I will definitely continue to call on them for repairs and services. It can be a wait to get in but it's worth it. Just be a patient customer.
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August 2022 by George G.
My 2013 3/4 ton GMC Denali has been an electronic nightmare for years. Three different GMC dealers and GMC Corporate claimed they couldn't find a problem let alone fix it. The truck would shut itself down and wouldn't start sometimes for hours, sometimes days. It was recommended that I take it to Shortees as the owner is an electronics guru. I took it in on two separate occasions with two different problems and he quickly diagnosed both problems and fixed everything within a day each time.
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April 2022 by Mathew Spiwak
Best mechanics in Simi...I use them for my fleet of Chevy Plumbing vehicles...They use OEM parts and have reasonable labor rates...Much cheaper and light years better than the Chevy Dealership...
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February 2022 by T S.
I'm friends with Mikes brother and that why I started coming here.. I've brought a couple different vehicles here over the years and they have ALWAYS been very very good and fix the problem and gave me great advice on other issues. BUT....They are very bad at calling people back, I had to always call back multiple times to get an update or to even find out my vehicle was done. This last time I was there was for a exhaust leak near the headers and the truck not running great. They ended up having to work on the catalytic coverters and I had to buy new headers... (360$) because they were cracked... the labor was around 490$... after calling a couple times and getting updates after a week or two it was done and I came to get it. I drive down the street to get on the freeway and the loss of power is about 85% fixed and their is STILL an exhaust leak! So I call and let them know and I'm told that I'll need to leave the truck again and they will look at it.. so another week goes by and I had to call again and they say the truck is done.. I get in and start it and leave and It STILL has a bad exhaust leak! So after calling them and letting them know I'm told they tighten the headers and that all they can do.. unless I want to leave it again! So I leave it again and after a day or two I have to call again and they say the brand new headers have a crack in them! I'm speechless and ask how can this be? They are JBA headers a reliable company.. I was told this is what happens unless you keep the original headers.. so I asked how much it would be to put on some original headers if I supply them. They quoted me 1300$!!! For just labor And a month before they can get to it.. Ive since then done a reverse vacuum and spray soapy water on every inch of the exhaust and can't find any exhaust leak or crack .. I just feel like I wasn't a big enough job for them to take seriously at the time ?
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January 2022 by Tim Toyoshima
Very friendly and quick service, wont try selling you on services or parts that aren't needed. Only go here now for any mechanic needs.