26th Street Auto Center

Had an oil leak pop up while driving. Went to this place to get some oil because the oil light in my car came on. Unfortunately, the power in the neighborhood was out and they couldn’t accept cards. I thought I was going to be in a major jam since it was rush hour and i was basically driving without oil in my car. Thankfully, one of the guys working there offered to check my oil and then put 2 quarts in the car free of charge. They got me out of a bind and did it for free. I’ll be forever thankful of them for that.

I was referred to 26^th Street Auto by another shop that had noticed a leaking axle seal but was not equipped to do the work. The shop that referred me said to ask for Robert, but the first person I met was Richard, and he was so courteous and professional that there was no need to talk to anyone else. I knew going in that I was looking at an overhaul of my drum brakes, so when Richard said to bring the car in on Monday (this was on a Friday) so that they would have time to order parts, I was not surprised. I came in on Monday, there was no issue; Richard was expecting me, wrote up my paperwork, and I went on my way. I received a call in the afternoon with an update of the costs to that point and the information that next they had to send parts to a machine shop. On the second afternoon they called to tell me my vehicle was ready, and when I reviewed my statement, the costs seemed reasonable given the amount of work involved. In a job this size there are probably many ways for things to go wrong, none of which happened in my case. From my perspective this was simply: drop it off, wait two days, pick it up. In between, magic happens. I’ll be back for regular service.

I contacted them to get tires replaced for my client’s Audi. Robert went above and beyond to make things happen for me and it was so appreciated! I was happy and so was my client! Thanks Robert for making the whole transaction so smooth!

5 STARS Robert and his certified team did a great job on both of my Mercedes cars. They are experts, friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks again! Mark Smith.

Incredibly honest, friendly and hard working. The friendliest and most personal service. It’s like visiting a garage in the 1950’s when customers were treated with respect and value. I had been taking my Jeep out to the fancy dealer for services and the odd repair to typical indifference and robotic service. The 26^th Street Auto Centre was like stepping back in time — I love these guys! I never feel like they are taking advantage and they’ve often talked me out of spending money on repairs I don’t need or upgrades other mechanics have recommended. Honesty in a mechanic is a valuable thing and these guys have it in spades.

I came here based on all of the amazing reviews and their history as a Nissan repair shop. I was moving across the country and driving so I wanted to make sure my 2001 Xterra was good to go and I wouldn’t have any surprises. Long story short, I needed a bunch of stuff done and the owner worked with me to keep it to the bare necessities. He was very personable and everyone there was incredibly nice and friendly, which is why I am giving them 2 stars.
This was a Saturday and they did most of the work that day — oil change and brakes. I also asked them to fix my windshield wiper fluid nozzles because they were clogged and lube all of the linkage bushing. I also needed tires but they needed to order them so I would have to come back Tuesday. Everything was great when I picked the car up Saturday and I was very happy with the results, they forgot to lube the suspension bushings but it wasn’t a big deal because I was coming back Tuesday.
The Tuesday I come to bring my car back my rear window washer fluid starts spraying and will not shut off and the wiper it self sporadically starts and stops. When I bring it up they first said it was the switch, then the relay, then ???, «it would take to long to fix so just pull the fuse out», not happy they wouldn’t take responsibility for it but not a huge deal. Then came the tires, the tires they ordered for my car were too big, when I cut the wheel they drag against the inside of the wheel well and the mud flap making a loud grating sound, I don’t know if they test drove the car after install or not but you would think a repair shop would be cognizant enough to order the correct tires. On top of that they still did not lubricate the suspension and linkage bushings.
Now I am all the way across the country in Maine and I have to sell these tires and put on the correct ones with no recourse other than this review.

I am a single mother and my son drives a 14 year old car that has kept running ONLY because of Robert, Alberto, Stalin and all the guys. They find old parts for me. They put in hoses and don’t charge. I show up at the last minute with a problem that has to be handled immediately, and they take care of it. I love this place. It is an old fashioned service station with old fashioned values. Unusual in this overly entitled city. I am grateful for these guys.

I have a 2008 Range Rover and when I took to get it looked at by Robert and the crew, I must say I felt like I was back at home in Michigan (good people, honest approach). They were awesome. I’m not the most auto savvy guy out there and broke down things simply and gave me options on how to solve my electrical issues. We didn’t 100% solve everything but if I have any future issues I will certainly come back to them! Thanks again, highly recommend you seeing them!

I have been a client of the Auto Center for 4 years and take my car here to get serviced and washed all the time. Not only are the prices affordable but the team is friendly and I’ve never felt like I’ve been over charged especially in Brentwood! Robert runs an amazing team and it has this personal vibe that will keep me coming back always!

I have been coming to 26^th Street Auto for over 3 years now and have always been completely satisfied with the services provided. The whole staff is very knowledgeable and honest about work needed. From auto detailing to mechanical work they handle it all. I would recommend to anyone that is looking for a great experience with a shop.

Go here. Period. If you want honest diagnosis, quality work at a fair price, this is the place! 5 stars!

Robert and Alberto were both so kind and helpful in trying to figure out my cars computer problem. wonderful honest service — refreshing to find.

I found a time machine!!! I traveled back in time to the day I bought my car from the dealership brand new two years ago. 26^th Street Auto Center returned my car in pristine condition!
I was in SoCal for vacation and came here to get a detail on my car. I have never gotten a detail before on any of my cars, so I didn’t have any expectations. I have taken really good care of it. It’s kept neat and only had a small scrape on the front bumper with a little paint residue.
I was blown away when I got my car back. I didn’t realize how clean my car could get. I highly recommend
Clemente and his team did a fantastic job! Here are the highlights:
–The paint sparkled! (I am distracted by shiny objects…)
–The interior was SPOTLESS! (I almost panicked when I couldn’t find all of the ‘junk’ I kept in the cup holders. It was nicely bagged in my trunk.)
–My trunk was spotless!
–The minor scrape on my front bumper was barely noticeable. (The paint residue was GONE!)
–The windows were so crystal clear that all I could do was stare in awe…
My car is SEXY again!!! Thank you 26^th Street Auto Center! If I am ever in the area again, I will be back again!
5 Stars! Highly recommended!

So I came here after looking at the reviews and I guess not everyone can have the 5 star rating that seems to spam their website.
First I will say the gentleman who helped me was extremely friendly.
However, when I went in they had to double check that I even had an appointment and even had to show them an email confirmation from my phone proving it. Okay so not a big deal. Then apparently not having a record of my appointment I had to then tell them what I came in for, which was a diagnosis. Then I showed them a coupon from their website in which the technician had to ask his boss if it was valid. Again, not a big deal that you may not be aware of your own promotions.
Before my diagnosis my 4WD was not working and my vehicle made a loud humming sound. After my diagnosis I was told that my 4WD needed to be replaced and would cost around $ 800 to replace. And as for the noise, it was coming from my differential and the owner just told me a story of when his Jeep made that sound and that Jeeps just do that sometimes. That’s it.
So I leave partially satisfied until I got a second diagnosis at a certified Jeep dealership and was told some things different. One, my 4WD was not broken it just needed to be reprogrammed which was done for free, saving me some $ 800 for a replacement I didn’t even need. And as for my differential, I received a detailed list of the parts needed to be replaced for my jeep and an exact cost of repair. My Jeep representative then told me that I could take this list around town and shop around for cheaper labor costs than what they might offer.
I would hope that in the future when this service offers diagnosis they do a detailed diagnosis which could have cost me a lot more money if I didn’t get a second opinion

I called in on a Thursday to see if I could make an appointment for the next day to deal with a coolant warning and possible leak.
I know my car is nearing the end of it’s life; so I was kind of ready for bad news. I took my car in at 8:30am on Friday (which was great they got me in next day) and Robert called me by 10am. He gave me his honest opinion (that the repairs would be more than the car is worth) and gave me some great advice on the next steps I could take.
Robert is an honest guy; helpful and friendly. They charged me for the diagnostics and that’s it! I’ll take his advice on trading it in for a newer, more reliable car! Thanks 26^th Street Auto Center!

I had a full interior/​exterior detailing as well as headlight restoration performed.
Not only do the headlights look brand new, but it makes my car actually feel like it was just driven off the lot.
I had a lot of stains inside and the deep clean got rid of them all. The outside feels great too.
I’d definitely recommend Robert and Clemente for your detailing needs.
Thanks!

The team at the 26^th Street Auto Center were amazing! My air conditioner broke down while I was on vacation and Robert and his technicians took care of me and my jeep liberty with exceptional customer service and professionalism. They handled all repairs and had me back on the road the next day!
I highly recommend the 26^th Street Auto Center!
Thank you Robert! I appreciate how you took care of me and my jeep liberty at the last minute.

When the clutch went out on my Mini Cooper driving down San Vincente – not only did I get great service and Rob went out of his way to make sure that the car parts were from the dealer and had my car back in a couple of days. He also gave me a great deal and detailed my mini before I picked it up.
When my mother’s car broke down when she came to visit, Rob had it fixed in a couple of hours so she could go home that same day.
It’s my favorite local service station, and Rob’s a gem.

I was at 26^th Street Auto Center on Sunday since I am selling my car and needed a smog check on it. I went there with a buyer who purchased my car on Monday. I must say that these guys at the Auto Center completely fulfilled my needs as a customer. Even though they did a simple thing on my car, just a smog check but they gave me the best possible customer service.
They are so professional and know what to do and most importantly how to treat a customer. I was so content with the staff and the work finds did on my car. They were fast, professional and very accurate and most importantly clean. Te buyer of my car got their card so he can bring his car go them for a service.

Everyone at 26^th Street Auto is kind and helpful. Robert, the owner, is the consummate professional who will always communicate all possibilities with you before doing any work on your car.
I highly recommend bring your car here! My brother, sister, and many friends have utilized 26^th Street Auto for all of their needs!