Wally’s Shop

I cannot say enough about Wally and his shop! Thank you Unilocalers for steering me here with your awesomely detailed reviews! Wally took such good care of me; I brought in my car to have him fix an automatic window that stopped rolling down and to take a look at my broken A/​C. I have dumped hundreds of dollars into trying to fix this A/​C with another mechanic and it has never worked. Wally fixed both the window and A/​C in one day for an incredible price, and I was not the only customer he had that day. He was very clear and called me to give me the diagnosis and price, and he explained things to me clearly without talking down to me at all. I have been to shops where the mechanics talk down to women or try to price gouge because the think we don’t know anything about cars. Wally was nothing like that, he was clear, respectful, and so friendly! My family and I are going to be so much more comfortable in the summer heat because of Wally! This is my new go-​to mechanic, I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you Wally for being so great and taking such good care of me!

Wally is by far the best Mechanic I’ve delt with he’s quick affordable and honest, very rare to find someone like this guy wally will forever have my business!

Wally is the Best!!! He is honest and reliable. Wally fixed so many problems a MICKEY MOUSE MECHANIC caused to make more money off me. He fixed problems with my Chrysler that I didn’t even know I had! He even fixed my ac :) my car is a 2005 and runs smooth. I would never take my car or business elsewhere. I will refer and recommend him to everyone I know who is in need of a GREAT mechanic. Thanks Wally!

Wally is very friendly and honest. Doesn’t try to rip the customers off. Went to him with a problem. He did a free diagnostics and found the issue. Gave me multiple options to fix it, just go to him

Wally is the MAN!!! (Kenny too)
I have been to a lot of mechanics, and I finally found the one. Wally is not only honest, trustworthy, and diligent. He also tells you exactly what he does and theres no BS. No wonder he is so busy all the time
Anyway, thanks Wally! I’ll be back next time when I have any trouble.

Good mechanics are Raaare, like Mr. Clean with Haaair. Wally is Mr. Clean with Hair.
He has an unmatched passion for cars and has great pride in his work.
I don’t like snakes. WALLY IS NOT A SNAKE. He is upfront and straight to the point. Other mechanics will not take the time and effort to explain your car situation to you. Wally will do this if you really want to understand what’s going on. I like the detailed explanations because I like Engineering in general. Considering his busy schedule, this is very considerate.
The tow truck guy that I used to get there told me that he only tows cars TO this mechanic shop… Not OUT of it. Why is that important? I’ll yell you exactly why. There are Other Mechanic Shops out there where people show up but are unhappy with the prices, services (or lack thereof), or whatever the case with that particular shop. Some will even pay extra to have their car towed out of a shady mechanic shop… THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH WALLY’s SHOP. Once you’re in his shop… you will most likely make a deal to get the repairs because he is fair, straightforward and communicates well and WILL NOT low ball you.
Wally is the Best Mechanic in the Universe and this is considering the Infinite Universe Theory.
–Jesse Gill

Wally and his team were outstanding! Replaced 2006 Mazda Miata MX-​5 clutch. Wally was informative, helpful and I trust him. We will be back again for any of our future repair needs. Highly recommended!

45 Reviews. 45 5-​stars given. I will be 46^th to trumpet admiration for Wally and his amazing expertise and work-​ethic, and honesty. He made me once again love my 200,000+ mile worn 4runner that was pouring oil out of every crevice it seemed. Two previous mechanic shops told me «it isn’t worth it» to put money in to fix it. Wally was the only one who brought me to the engine (no condescending to my female gender) and showed me the problem. The gunk was piling up one inch thick due to road grime mixed with spewing oil. He put in much more labor than he charged as the oil had damaged rubber hoses and build-​up he had to clean before getting to the parts. He saved me money and he saved my car. He is very straight-​forward about what makes his shop a good one: «We actually fix cars.» Thank you Wally!

Wally is the man!
A neighbor turned me on to Wally’s Shop a couple years ago and I have used him ever since.
If you want good work, cheap and fast head to Wally’s.
Wally has done work for me on my brakes, steering box, minor electrical, oil leaks, suspension and more all at far below competitors quotes. He has even fixed stuff for me the Ford dealer screwed up on my truck.
He may seem like a manic mechanic but don’t let that fool ya. He is a man in constant motion, like a tornado of car repair making sure he gets everyone’s cars taken care of as promised. So don’t let his demeanor scare you he’s all business and has your best interests at hand!
The guy is a very honest mechanic. Almost to a fault. I’m sure he has undercharged me a time or two! No complaints from me. Wally is A+++ in my book as there are very few mechanics out there who compare or even come close to his honesty, integrity, and work ethic.
The only bummer is he is always super busy! A testament to his quality work. So don’t go here! Please I beg you, go to Schlep Boys instead so I don’t have to wait! He He.
You know he’s a real car guy too. Look around his shop to see his passion. Muscle cars, oldies, imports, 4×4 he loves ‘em all.
I highly recommend this skilled, honest, knowledgeable and reliable mechanic.
Wally is the man!

I just left Wallys shop with a big smile on my face. This man just saved me from an $ 800 loss. I went to three auto repair shops and each had told me I needed to replace my gas pump. I took it to Wallys because of the previous Unilocal reviews. He took a look at it and told me the complete opposite. He fixed my truck in 10 minutes for such a small price! He’s a busy guy but that just shows how much people trust him. I’ve had other mechanics basically take advantage of me since I don’t know much about car components. Not no more since I found honest Wally. I will give him a call before heading over there since he does get busy. I had three people waiting behind me at 8am. I’ll be back to get my dashboard fixed. But for now I feel comfortable taking my truck back on the road.

I cannot even begin to explain how grateful we are to have found a mechanic we are proud to refer. He’s a real stand up guy who stands behind his work. Thank you Wally for putting our Dodge Ram together again. I hope I don’t have to see you too soon! I definitely recommend this honest man!

Oh, Wally… where have you and your shop been all my life?
Wally will go above and beyond to fix your car, and he’s always completed the work in the same day. He is honest and nice to a fault, and will most likely UNDER-​charge you for the work he does. He is ALWAYS busy, which is a good sign of the quality and demand for his services. Being always busy, and seemingly unable to turn down any work– Wally may seem a bit stressed out because (other than one other mechanic at the shop) he is personally working on everyone’s car to get them back on the road asap. Are there any fabulous, upstanding mechanics out there who need a job? I would love to see Wally get a little help so that he could breathe every now and then, but my guess is he wouldn’t have it any other way. This is a guy who has been obsessed with cars since high school, and he will surely tell you the story…
Highly recommend this honest, knowledgeable and reliable mechanic!

Took my 95 Accord today because it was over heating. As soon as i was entering his shop my car pretty much gave out. engine was fried. stuck in the entrance of his shop he checked it out and took the time to explain and everything and was nice. Treated my car like an emergency. Great guy. Will be taking my other car their soon.

Wally is amazing. We thought our radiator was messed up & he quoted us a reasonable price for putting in a new one. Upon arrival, he tells us it was the water pump which is half the cost to replace. I don’t know any mechanics in the Bay Area that own a shop & are nearly as honest, fair, kind, & helpful. Most of them will still make you pay the original quote just to get the extra money in their pockets. Wally did no such thing. We could not have been more pleased.
The very next day, we get on the freeway to head home & of course something else had to go wrong. A work truck driving in front of us lost an item that smashed through our grill & hit the latch holding the hood down freeing it to smash our entire windshield & leave large dents on our roof. Ugh! We called Wally again hoping he might be able to fix another one of our misfortunes. Alas, he could not, but referred us to a very nice guy who was able to come to our hotel & replace the windshield the next morning. Again, we were quoted less than any competitor (even with our AAA discount).
If you want to be treated like a human being, not be ripped off, & would like to save yourself the headache, just call Wally’s Shop first.
Thank you, Wally… for everything.

This guy is so worth it! I had to make a Unilocal account and write a review! Seriously! If I could give Wally a billion 5 stars I definately would! He saved my life for real !
On this Saturday afternoon I get in the car with my toddler and when I started the car I noticed the engine light and the trac off light was on. When I went to turn on the AC it was blowing out hot air and the car was running super hot. My son was sweating in the car. I drove it down to the Toyota service department down the street from me in hopes they can take a look at it to see what’s wrong but they told me I would have to wait couple of hours just to get it checked out! Me not knowing anything about cars, I was thinking this is probably not anything serious so I left and went to run some errands. But the car was getting worse and running super hot so I got concerned. I went on Unilocal and searched for mechanic in Anaheim and Wally’s shop was the first to pop up so I immediately drove over there. When I got there, he had some customers there already so I waited for about 20 mins for him to finish up with his customers. He did a scan on my car and immediately asked me if someone was under the hood. He said it was very strange that all these codes are popping up on the diagnostic scanner. He asked me to wait about 30 – 45 mins for the car to cool down before taking a look at it because the car was out of fluids and it was overheating (the thermostat was all the way up!) ! So my son and i waited in the waiting room .I was nervous, scared, and worried all at once. 45 mins later Wally looked at the car and told me someone sabotaged it from the bottom and released all the fluids out. So basically I was running my vehicle with no coolant/​fluids! He says he will add some coolant to it and let it run for a bit then take it for a test run and if everything is good then I am the luckiest woman in orange county!. oh and not to mention he even added 2 gallons of gas for me because i was super low on gas. So I patiently waited in the waiting room nervously and praying that adding the coolant will work. Alright times up! Wally finally takes my car out for a test run to see if it will overheat. And guys! If it does overheat, I would need a new engine that would cost $ 5,000!!. But guess what!!! Wally comes back with some Amazing News!!! The car was fine! And running smooth… I can’t thank you enough wally! I am so glad I found you on Unilocal!And so glad I waited for you to check on my car. Oh! And guys! He had 10+ cars that was waiting for him to get fix when I showed up but he treated my car as an emergency and put it as priority. Other mechanics would probably just have me wait until they are done. But wally definitely saved me! And to top off all of this he only charged me 30 bucks for all of this! I even went to go file a police report after I left the shop on this sabotage vehicle matter. Whoever that did this to my car has no soul! .
But anyways, THANK YOU SO MUCH WALLY!!! I TRULY APPRECIATE IT! YOU SAVED ME AND MY SON AND SO MUCH MONEY!!!
I will definitely recommend everyone to you! Let’s hope my next visit will just be basic stuff like oil change and etc :)
–Jessica

20 years I have been driving, I have never seen a more honest mechanic. First time I was at Wallys yesterday and the guy declined to take my money, he actually suggested a cheaper option that would take care of the problem & saved me $ 550. I was so amazed, i end up tipping the guy. Thanks Wally, you earned a customer for life!

Wally was a great help. Friendly and honest, he promised that he would have my car fixed by the end of the day. It was done in a few hours.
Found him based off of good reviews and close location. The place is busy, is a bit hidden and isn’t the greatest, but Wally was the best experience I’ve had with a mechanic ever. Give this guy a shot.

My overall experience with Wally’s Shop have been great. With all my different experiences with different shops, I’ve never had anyone walk me through the process of fixing my vehicle to get me a better understanding of it. I really appreciate that from Wally. When it comes to Wally Shop, the price is no longer an issue because I am confident I am going to get the result I desire. And at the end of the day, that is all that matters. For someone who is not around from around here, there is no other shop I would take my truck to. And of course, I would recommend Wally’s Shop to anyone needing help with their vehicle.
I have taken my 1993 Toyota Pickup Truck to Wally’s Shop for a total of 3 times now. Each time with a different problem, and each time I got the result I desired. First off, I recently moved to Anaheim from Fresno, CA and when I started having issues with my truck, I used Unilocal to find Wally’s Shop as I did not want to just take my chances on any car shop I happen to pass by. Even with all the 5-​star ratings on here, I was still skeptical so I called Wally and asked him if it was okay for me to bring my truck in and have him look at it to see if there was anything he could do to fix it. My car was leaking oil like crazy and I did not know what the problem was, even more so, how to fix it. It was okay for Wally so I took it in. Wally figured out the problem right away and walked me through on what he was going to do to fix it. He gave me a fair price, but really, the only thing that mattered to me was whether it would be done right or not. I had Wally reassure me that if I were leave it, the issue would be fixed after he was done with it. So, I decided to leave it with Wally over night and let him fix it. It looked like Wally was busy and I was expecting a few days before I got it back. The next day, Wally called me to come get my car as he had fixed the problem. I was surprised, but even more happy with how quick the turnaround was. When I went to go get the truck, Wally again walked me through what he did and assured me that the problem was fixed. To this day, I still have not had the problem come back.
My second visit to Wally’s Shop came when I failed my SMOG test. Again, I turned to Wally to figure and fix the problem. I called up Wally and he had me bring my test results. When I got to Wally’s Shop, I handed Wally my test results and upon looking at it, he figured out the problem was my cat converter right away. He explained the reason as to why I failed my SMOG test and if I got a new converter installed, my truck would pass SMOG guaranteed. Of course Wally could’ve done it himself, but because of the time constraints (it was 4pm and I needed my SMOG certificate right away to avoid a late renewal fee on my registration), he sent me to a great place to get my issue resolved. As soon as I got my cat converter, I took my car for a second test and it passed with flying colors.
My third and most recent visit came when I needed an AC retrofit for my truck. With the age of my truck, there were more complications than just a simple retrofit to get my AC blowing cold. I took my truck in and Wally once again walked me through on what he was going to do to get the result I desired. Just got my truck back and my truck is blowing cool just like Wally had told me.

Wow, finding a business like this is the primary reason I LOVE Unilocal; here’s my story…
Was test driving a car from a private owner I was about to potentially purchase. I originally took it to a franchise corporate type auto mechanic place and was quoted a kind of outrageous fee and time to do a pre-​purchase inspection. I didn’t have a good feeling about it, so I got on Unilocal and searched Mechanics near by me. I called the first place that popped up & was given the same information as above.
Saw Wally’s after scrolling down a bit and was impressed by the Unilocal rating. Took a chance and called.
First of all, Wally himself answered and actually began to give me advice on the phone about the car & said he’d be in till 6 and to come in any time.
Well I went in, and Wally told me where to park and after a few minutes he came out and spent quite awhile going through the car and advising me his thoughts/​opinions and the facts of the car. I learned so much about what I was potentially buying. And because of his advise I ended up saving about $ 400 on the purchase and another $ 100 for taking the car to him rather than the corporate places.
I am so thankful, grateful and impressed by his knowledge, verbal skills and business ethic.
In an industry that is unfortunately notoriously shady, I was so lucky to come upon an honest business whom I will most definitely return to in the future.
Thanks a million Wally.
–Kristina w/​the Honda Accord
PS– I got it for the lower price you recommended I offer :) !!!

I run a small handyman business from home, and other than my tools, my work truck is the heart of my operation. Without it, I’m basically sunk. A couple of years ago, the Astro van I had been using bit the dust, and I made the foolish decision to buy a used truck off of Craigslist. BIG mistake on my part. I bought a 2005 F150 with a 4.2 liter v6. 3 months after I bought it, the transmission went out. After replacing that, I found out the flywheel was shot, and the starter was bad. After all of that, it developed a mysterious missfire that only occurred on hot starts after sitting for a while.
I took it to my regular mechanic, and he couldn’t replicate the missfire, or wouldn’t take the time to do so, and he was honest about it and all, but did no real work to figure it out. I then took it to a second shop that was also very honest with me, but equally failed to even begin to diagnose the problem or properly replicate the conditions under which the issue was taking place. Exasperated with the lack of follow through and tired of playing a game of cat and mouse with my work truck, I found Wally’s Shop. A friend of mine recommended him to me and I am SO glad he did.
I explained the problem to Wally, and he assured me that he would do everything he could to figure it out, and that if the work he did didn’t fix the problem, he wouldn’t charge me because in his mind, he hadn’t actually provided me with a service if the issue wasn’t resolved. To figure out my problem, he had to remove the entire intake down to the heads, inspect the EGR ports, injectors, isolator bushings, valves, and pistons. What he discovered was that my fuel pump was malfunctioning when the engine was hot and the truck was restarted. The pressure was low only on hot starts after the truck sat for a while. He had replicated the missfire by taking the truck to the mini mart for some drinks. When he started it up on the way back to the shop, bingo! He replaced the old fuel pump with a Motorcraft replacement and now, no more missfire!
If you’re looking for someone who is thorough, honest, has integrity, and is reasonably priced, look no further. You’re in good hands at Wally’s Shop.