Johnny’s Car Service

My post is way overdue. I took my Honda Civic to Johnny’s and he did a great job on it. I highly recommend him. He was very professional, honest and friendly. It’s hard to find reliable shops these days.

To me, 5 stars should be the only rating this place ever gets. Elias is the most easy guy to work with ever. If you ever are intimidated shout going to a mechanic, Elias will alleviate any fear you might have. He is honest, hard working, and down to earth. And so is every single person he hires. The prices are absolutely fair. And they even do a shuttle service to my work and back. He picked me up in rush hour traffic to bring me from my office to pick up my car.
Nobody looks forward to needing car repairs but these guys make the experience the most headache-​free as possible.

4÷20÷2016 — Johnny’s Car Service is a repair shop that goes beyond the call for repairs on your car — I had a problem with my mini cooper and Elias handle the problem and of course he explains every detail to you — which some garages don’t care to do that — his explanation is so down to earth that you feel so knowledgeable leaving his shop — and the cost was below what other repair shops were quoting me and of course the dealer was outrageous. I have been very pleased with his professionalism and his great kindness and concern for the customer. He has great customer service which no longer exist in businesses these days. I have informed my friends and family about Johnny’s Car Service. I still believe word of mouth is the best way to communicate about great service.

I’ve gone here several times since my last review. They are definitely a place that cares and deals with their customers like how a good business is supposed to. I will not be taking my Mini Cooper S anywhere else if I don’t have to. It’s really that simple.

This place is super awesome! I have a 2011 Smart car, and I get a little nervous any time I have to take it somewhere for repairs, one because people jack the price up because smart is owned by Mercedes, and two because a lot of places have not had enough experience with smart cars. This time around that was not the case! I noticed my brakes making a really retched noise for about a week, so I called Johnny’s to see if they would be able to help me out. Elias was very kind and helpful over the phone. He told me to bring my car in first thing in the morning, and he would take a look. I took my car the next day, and he was very professional, and straight forward. He fixed my brakes, as well as replacing a filter for a very good price. My car was back to me the next day! I even got a call from them a couple weeks later to see how my car was doing. I will definitely be back here, and recommend this place to everyone!

I Unilocal this company before taking our car for service. They had 5 stars for work and customer satisfaction.
Stephanie was very helpful and Elias the owner did a great job with our car.
I will referral this place to all my friends. Thanks, Ak

It’s really hard to find a genuine mechanic especially someone who gives you the breakdown and doesn’t overcharge. I have a Honda Civic gx and Elias (owner) and his staff have been great. I got my timing belt my, motor mounts, and exhausted leak fix. Not only did Elias show me my old parts but gave me print outs of my engine and what I need to fix and what I don’t. Highly recommend coming here. So happy I found myself a nice, genuine, professional mechanic.

This place is first class, they do know what they are doing. My Mini was a week away from losing the extended warranty and I knew there was something wrong with it. I had my own technician for years but knew this needed an expert to diagnose. He kept it and told me that I needed a camshaft and timing belt needs to be looked at, I took it to the dealer letting them know that then having them argue the fact that no technician could possibly find that without tearing it down. Johnny’s knew what it was by the sound it was making. After 2 months of arguing with the dealer and warranty they finally found that it was exactly what Johnny’s diagnosed. Saved me over $ 3,000.00 in repairs.

Elias is a great mechanic who will sit down and talk mechanics with you with exactly what he has done, and explain why and how to prevent it. He’s a trustworthy mechanic and I will continue doing business with him at his shop.

I noticed my car was starting to overheat badly, so I quickly pulled over and checked Unilocal for a trustworthy mechanic. The first result was Johnny’s Car Service, and boy am I glad that it was.
Elias (the owner) immediately looked at my car after I told him my problem, and he instantly diagnosed my radiator as cracked and unusable. After getting his quote for the radiator replacement, I checked around just to make sure I was getting a good deal. As previous reviewers have stated, Elias’ price was by far the lowest, so I happily agreed to have the work done.
Despite the fact that I came in on a busy Friday, he had the work done that same day, and my car has been running great since.
I would be remiss not to mention how great the customer service was by both Elias, and also from his Wife.
They went out of their way to treat me like family, and are a throwback to a time when businesses cared more about people than profit.
I will be taking all of my cars to Elias for both routine maintenance as well as any unexpected repairs because of his commitment to quality work at extremely fair prices, and unparalleled customer service.
I could not recommend Elias and Johnny’s Car Service any higher. if you are in the Orange County area and you need a mechanic, look no further for your own sake.

The best car service ever. Very patient people and answer alI the questions I have. I definitely will come back to take my car back. Thank You very much Johnny’s Car Service for helping me with my car !

First time to the shop. Very helpful. Previous shop had put in 2x the amount of oil. Elias fixed the problem and didn’t charge me. I will bring all my cars there from now on.
Second time to the shop, got a bid for service on our Prius from Miller Toyota for $ 1000. Elias did the job for $ 300. So tired of unethical and up selling from dealers and other shops. Wish I could give Elias more than 5 stars

I’ve been going to Johnnys Car Service (Elias — Owner) for 4 years. I was skeptical in the beginning Because he was referred to me by a AAA Tow truck driver but he has been the best Blessing that could have happened to my family. He’s honest, fair, quick as possible and totally knows what he’s talking about and what he’s doing. This is a family operated business and he cares more About your car and safety than he does money. What I mean is if it’s not worth fixing he’ll let you know.

I took my wife’s Mazda for the first time, customer service was great, I even got a ride home and I was picked up later on. Prices were resonable, but the most important thing for me was the attention and care that I received during the visit, and the follow through after. Elias, the owner was extremely helpful and caring. I’ll definitely recommend this place for your car maintenance.

Stopped in after test driving a car from a used lot near by. Took care of me right away, provide AWESOME feedback and advice… great guys. A truly HONEST mechanic. No need to fear getting ripped off here, these guys are top notch.

I became stranded when my car broke down in La Habra. I had my car towed to Johnny’s after I reviewed the comments. Well, I wasn’t disappointed. The moment I called, Margaret, Elias’ wife, she put me in touch with him and he advised me to have my car towed in. I was impressed with the level of service I received. He explained the diagnosis in terms that I could comprehend. I respect him for that. Although I ended up taking my car to my own mechanic, I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a trustworthy and reliable mechanic.

I have been coming to Elias for a few years now. He is honest, reliable and takes pride in the finished product. Fair prices. You can’t beat it!

My brother recommend this shop to me; said he found them on Unilocal and they had good reviews, and he gave them one too. I brought my car in because it was dying on me occasionally. I came in around 11am and it was the day before a holiday weekend. They moved my car in place, I was filling out paperwork, and they said they’d check it out. They called multiple times to check in with the diagnosis and charges. We compared some prices; they were the best, and they had my car done before 5. Very kind, great business ethics. Very good! Thank you everyone at johnny’s car service!

Yes yes, I would recommend Johnny’s auto mechanic shop to anyone looking for a reliable source in the area! I needed some work done on my tahoe and was skeptical about just letting anyone work on my Vehicle. But old school Elias and Sam did a great job and I’m very satisfied with their work.

This review is LONG overdue. I’ve been bringing my car (s) to Elias for years and it is a wonderful experience every time. He is very trustworthy, reasonable, easy to reach, and thorough in his explanations. I’ve referred multiple people to him and they all tell me they have the exact same experience.
Whenever I go back to pick up my car, Elias says something along the lines of, «Hope to see you soon, but not for car troubles… like… at the grocery store or something!» Haha. They sincerely want to do quality work and aren’t going to try to scam you out of money.
To illustrate how much I’ve grown to appreciate them: I even sent Elias and his wife (who works in the office) a postcard when I went to Australia. Very nice couple. Very hardworking employees. Very honest business.