Nick Shell Service

I’ve been coming here for more than 10 years!!! Great place for Oil change, break change, they never gouge the customers! Honest people!

I have been going to Nicks Shell service to service my 2012 Honda Accord for years now. They are quick, honest, and cheap! What more can you ask for in an auto shop. Usually only takes 20 minutes for an oil change and they always they an extra step to check if I need anything else done. Highly recommended!

My dad always brings our cars to Nick for his service since it’s so close and convenient. We’ve been trusting this service since we’ve moved in the area so I’m thankful for their hard work.

Best place for a car repair. I needed brakes on my Hyundai Genesis all 4 wheels. It took them about an hour to change all. Factory parts and the labor was also reasonable half the price from the dealer. I will go back again for sure.

I take my car to nick for my oil changes and repairs Nick has been very honest about the repairs needed on my car, good and efficient service.

My family and I have been coming to Nick Shell Service for several years now and plan to as long as they are in business! We’ve always found their service quick and efficient, with great pricing. We get all our oil changes here as well as other fix-​its– recently I had an issue with a door handle needing to be replaced and they totally had a brand spanking new and operating one for me within a couple of hours. This is the first place we go to for car issues big or small… and feel like they’ve got knowledgeable, honest mechanics.

I take my car to nick for all my oil changes and repairs Nick has been very honest about the repairs needed on my car. I also Dont half to wait too long for repairs I would recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a honest reliable mechanic.

I always came to this shop for oil changes. Quick and cheap. this time, I had some engine troubles so I called the manager, Sean, to make an appointment. He was able to accommodate me during a busy Saturday. Had to replace a couple of worn parts and Sean made sure to provide a thorough explanation of the services provided, at a reasonable cost. Make sure to call and ask for Sean before going!

i always come here whenever i get an oil change and they never fail me. Excellent customer service. keep up the good work. jal handa…

I moved to Brea not knowing a trust worthy mechanic to go To. I have been going to the same mechanic in south bay for ten years and it became hard for me to drive all the way there to get my car fixed.
I have been to many other places but couldnt find the right one.
Here people might not speak perfect English but then you can really trust them:)
They use original parts (they even show me the old ones to switch off with legit parts) and I save a lot more than going to the dealers.
They get their job done, no lying, and straight to point!
Ask for Sean (the manager)!

Its a really cool place, I went their for a oil change and the mechanics are very professional, it took them less than half a hour. And the cashers are very polite and I will go their again… Everybody has their own opinion and its okay, but in my opinion the place is nice, they speak Spanish, English&Korean which I love because they understand me.

I could see why people gave this place such poor reviews. Most of the mechanics here are Korean and hardly speak English, thus coming off cold and rude. However, since I’m Korean, I’m used to this kind of service and don’t take it personally.
Despite the non-​existent customer service, this place has reasonable prices for an oil change (synthetic oil for my Prius C for $ 35) and mine got done in 20 min! Wow, I was really impressed.

I have been coming to this location for SMOG checks for a few years now.
I honestly cannot say if I have met Nick in person but he does have a few associates that I have worked with.
Keep in mind, they are just there to get the job done. They are not there to be your friend or sweet talk you during your visit. With this in mind, I never really have anything to complaints about their services. They are quick, efficient and reasonable in pricing. I paid $ 50 for my SMOG and digital cert.
I will continue to come here for my SMOG needs.

Warning! Unless you want future car problems, have rude service and get ripped off pretty badly you should not go here for anything other than gas

Went there for a smog, took double that time of what it should have taken. Rude emplyees, treated me as some sort of kid. Not pleased what so ever.

Cool little place. Next to a car wash place also. Don’t know if I would get my car worked on here unless I knew the people. Pretty decent prices considering it’s near a freeway.
Easy access from both sides of the adjoining streets. Never really broken or had any issues with the debit/​credit card readers.
It’s on the way home so I usually go to this place. You shouldn’t have to drive out of your way to get cheaper gas. It doesn’t make sense. Just find the gas station you don’t mind going to with the lowest price that is along the route you are already taking. That will save money and time in the long run.
This place, even though it’s near a freeway entrance, is usually cheaper or will match most other places along my route. Not comparing to arco, because I don’t use arco. And I know all the gas is the same, I just don’t like how I have to leave the gas stall to pay and get a receipt. Also, I don’t like how my car acts with arco gas… yeah, it might be the same… it just might be in my head… but for some reason, arco gas just doesn’t sit well my car. 2011 Evolution MR. :P
*UPDATE* some Arco’s are now upgrading/​retrofitting individual card readers at the stalls now. :) nice!
Anyways…not sure how a gas station is getting such a lengthy review, lol… but yeah, Nice clean station with towels and wands/​wipers always ready to go. Great and comparable prices to stations not near a freeway. Self car wash next door also, no can drive onto it from same lot! No divider.
:)

Gas is fine. However their mechanic is lacking. I took my car there religiously for over a year for oil changes. They advertise oil change for 17 $ yeah it’s 17 $ but you get what you pay for. My car broke down, when I took it to another mechanic they said, that my oil pan was completely broken and the oil filter had never been changed. This caused other problems with my engine. Next time I will worry about quality over price.

So today I was Thierry getting gas and I go on number 3 to pump I put in my car shit don’t read my car the. So on to like 4 and 6 and still nothing I’m like wtf is going on so I go in to the clerk ask why the fuck doesn’t the machine read my card and he was like ur card is old I’m like wtf card old or not should still read it and they got all new machine and shit it should work but it doesn’t and I cussed him out in korean and shit and I left they don’t care for shit ps u guys don’t ever go here at all they are such a rip off like wtf

WARNING RIP OFF!
Do not go to Nick Shell Service for any type of automotive repair. My mom brought her car into Nick to have her car fixed to pass for smog inspection. He quoted her $ 450 max (includes parts and labor) to fix her car to pass smog inspection. I took her to pickup her car from Nick Shell Service and Nick gave us the total… $ 674.44. I was surprised that it was over $ 200 more than what was max quoted! What a rip off!!! Never again will I let my mom visit this establishment and warn other people to visit this place. Save your time and money and take your business elsewhere.

Takes: After hearing countless stories from the parents that Nick will take care of the van, I finally got a chance to meet him. He has been our go-​to mechanic especially if one of our vehicles breaks down, needs an oil change, etc. for YEARS. Needless to say, he knows the family very well.
Plus, this is a testament that he’s been doing something right, especially since we’ve trusted him with our vehicles for as long as I could remember.
Staff: Super attentive and friendly. They immediately directed the AAA tow truck to leave the van in a designated spot. I didn’t really need to explain much to Nick. Our exchange was pretty much check what’s wrong with the van, and call your family to pick you up; I’ll be in touch with your dad.
Turn around time: Usually, the service is done either the same day or within 2 – 3 depending on what needs work.
Bottom line: Go here for your mechanic needs and change oil fix!
Highly recommended.