Mike’s Auto Repair & Body Center Inc.

Ed provides great customer service. I’ve had a few repairs done here, and from researching on Google, they seem to charge a fair rate. It’s fairly easy to get in for an appointment, and they get the job done in a timely manner. I’ll be going back.

By far the friendliest mechanic shop I’ve been to. So first off I’m a girl, so the first thing that comes to mind is — they’re going to charge me extra for whatever reason cause they might know what they’re taking about.
The day before I went in with my car my battery was completely dead. I’ve had my battery for just a little bit so I was scared that it might’ve been something else than my battery. So I called the shop and let them know if it was OK to bring my car in today, they said that was no problem. My car got a call back a few hours later and they told me that the wires & connection was just dirty and to come pick up my car. I got my oil change there as well and that’s all he charged me for! He didn’t even charge me for the labor he did on the cleaning or anything– now that’s so nice!
I’m definitely coming back to this place if I ever need car things done!
I recommend you coming to this place for sure. They totally care about you rather than just your money.

If you are coming here most likely you will be overcharged for simple work. My situation was getting a new front lip painted. Mike quoted me the highest price from 3 places I went to. Two stars because I’m sure it could have been worse. I went to Johnnys auto body right next door and I got excellent work done at half the price. Funny how much I saved within walking distance. If you want a good price you have to work for it and shop around don’t settle.

UPDATED: All the information I provided below is still accurate, but since having my repairs done and talking to friends and co-​workers about how much I paid for services, I got ripped off. I paid 392.00 for rear brake repair, brake fluid flush and an oil change. These guys are very nice and convincing, so you think you’re getting a good deal, but I’ve learned that I over paid for services and its put me in a bad position financially. Not very happy about that… but otherwise. Here’s my original thoughts:
I love the guys at Mikes Auto. I originally discovered them from having my ’98 Honda Civic smogged. A lot of places won’t even do models below 2000 now, so that was awesome. They’re honest and they don’t try to scam you. They determine what work is an emergency and what can be done later, they don’t pressure you and the shop is always clean. Will update this review once I’ve had some time with the new repairs but I’m sure it will remain positive as these guys are legit.

I found Mike’s on Unilocal when someone smashed my driver side-​view mirror, and I needed a replacement ASAP. They had the highest rating closest to me, and the reviews are well deserved because this place is really great. I’m so glad I went! Edi was so helpful and accommodating. I’m going to continue to take my car here for all its service needs.

Very nice, helpful, and honest. I have an old car, but they made sure everything was safe and sound. I felt like family. Very friendly and cooperative. Take your car here!

My bmw had a bad coolant leak, and I took it to multiple mechanics. None could find the problem or they would quote me a very high price. I brought it in here because of the reviews. It’s been over a month and my car is like new. They changed most of the hoses, water pump, and thermostat. Great place and nice staff!

I found Mike’s from Unilocal after roadside assistance jumped my car and I needed to take it somewhere immediately to replace the battery. The reviews are no joke, this is really the BEST place to go. Everyone who worked there was awesome and straightforward with me. My new battery was less expensive than I thought it’d be and what they charged for labor was shockingly low. Plus, I was in and out in less than a half hour.
Honest people, amazing price, very fast, very thorough. I’d go out of my way to come back here if I have any more car problems.

Edi and his staff are professional, efficient and friendly! I came in one morning for an appointment, but got called in to work so I had to reschedule. Not only was Edi friendly about my rescheduling, he asked about my work schedule so we could figure out a time that worked best for me. Edi was so nice, told me to come the next morning, and his staff worked in such a quick and timely manner that I was still able to make it to work on time! Edi is knowledgable, friendly and professional and anytime I have car issues I will be coming to Mike’s because I know my car will be in good hands!
Thanks Edi!

***see below for update***
Unless you want your car to sound like George Jetson’s spaceship, do NOT take your vehicle to Mike’s Auto Repair. My coolant was leaking so after reading the reviews here on Google, I decided to take it to Mike’s. My bill came to $ 650 because of a pressure valve (which seemed a bit pricey but within range). Anyways, after driving it off the lot, I noticed that my car was making a new and annoying sound. It was making a high pitched whirling sound similar to a plane prior to take off. I spoke to Eddy about it and he said he’d take a look. Apparently it had something to do with my timing belt and he wanted to charge at least a grand to fix it. At this point, I told him I’ll just take it else where.
Oh and my coolant light has come on twice since then (and this about a week ago)
tl;dr I took my car to Mike’s and he didn’t fix the problem. Instead, he and his crew messed my car up even more and now half of Hollywood knows when I’m driving down the street.
UPDATE: So after reading my review, Eddy called me saying that «the customer is always right» and that he wanted to fix whatever was wrong with my car. So I dropped it off on a Saturday. After looking at it for four days, he called me and said to come pick up my vehicle. Upon arrival, Eddy told me that the noise had nothing to do with my pressure valve (he had replaced the valve with a new one and the sound wasn’t come from there). Instead, he claimed that the noise was coming from the timing belt tensioner (which he did replace). He was insistent that his team did not cause any harm to my vehicle. Furthermore, he mandated that I call him later. The whole interaction was a bit hostile to say the least.
Since then I have not called Eddy nor will I ever. I looked up the price of a tensiorer and it’s currently selling for $ 35 on autoplicity. Therefore, I’m giving this repair shop 3 stars. 3 stars because he did fix the problem, but it was a huge inconvenience and I’d rather not deal with Mike’s Auto Repair ever again.

This review is long overdue. I took my Hyundai Sonata in for a busted radiator in September, based on all the good reviews on Unilocal.I was pleasantly surprised every step of the way. I wanted to drive my car around for awhile before writing my review. I should have written this a month ago. They did an amazing job and the price was very affordable. Eddie is the best! I’m so glad I found this place! I have a long list of things I want/​need done to my car and my brakes are next! If you’re shopping around for a great place to take your car, look no further! This place is the real deal!

Wonderful mechanic! I called about an oil change on my 2005 BMW 3-​series and was able to come in same day. I also had a question about my tire pressure light which kept coming on, but the AAA guy hadn’t been able to see any leaks in any of my tires, so it was either the tires, or the sensor that was wrong. My oil change was done in 30 minutes, and then they inspected my tires and found that my front left tire was really low in pressure — good thing, because that meant my sensor was working, but unfortunate, because that meant something was wrong with the tire.
Edi and his son checked it for leaks and holes, even overfilling it slightly and holding it underwater, and were unable to detect any holes in the rubber. However, they were able to tell me that my rim was slightly warped, which could be leading to a slow loss of air over time. Edi assured me that they would work with me to keep track of the situation, and to come right back in if the light comes on again, so they can identify if it’s the same tire losing air, how long it takes, and can decide the best course of action at that time. He also mentioned they work closely with a wheel and rim shop, which is good, because I’ve been meaning to get my rims resurfaced and powdercoated anyway, and if I decide to pursue that route they will make sure all of my rims are rebalanced, hopefully fixing the tire pressure problem at the same time.
All in all, I was in and out in less time than I planned, the work was well done, and the price was more than fair. I felt confident and happy in their expertise, and was also happy that they did not try to upsell me on new rims or new tires «just because», or pursue any unsavory methods of trying to get money out of me. I am happy to say I have found my mechanic in LA, and I will be recommending Edi and his team to all my friends!

All I can say is Edi is the man! I scraped the door of my 2015 ES 350 against a yellow pole while parking. My friend referred me to Mike’s Auto Repair & Body Center. When I arrived, Edi approached me and immediately contacted the claims adjuster with my insurance company. He even arranged for a rental car service to pick me up from his shop. My car was finished within a matter of days and it looked brand new!
I plan to visit Mike’s Auto Repair & Body Center for the maintenance my car may need in the future.

Friendly. Great price on my new tires.
Helpful and honest
Thank you!
I’ll send people here and I will come back again

Looking for a brake job so i did a search for places close to home. These guys had 5 stars with tons of reviews. I had to know why.
Great work, on time, fair price. That’s how to run a business…
Highly recommended…

I have searched near and far for a good honest mechanic who also doesn’t take advantage in regards to my small knowledge of car mechanisms!
Eddie saved me more than once. My car broke down (alternator) far away from home at high LA traffic hour. I called several NoHo mechanics around 8pm. They all turned me away saying «come back tomorrow». Which with a broken down car-​that was difficult.
So the tow truck guy and I decided to go with the nearest place to my house. I called and Eddie answered with understanding! Even though it way passed closing time at his shop– Eddies son-​in-​law met me at their front gate AND let me park overnight until he could work on it the next morning! The next day my car was safe and repaired.
Oh and they charge real prices! I had to double check my receipt, I was so surprised at the $$$ I was saving going to them.
Bottom line is that Eddie is practical, kind, efficient and like one of those old school mechanics you can trust. I’ve already had two friends switch to this place!

I went here based on the reviews– but had a terrible experience here. As a woman with a car, I have to be careful for mechanics who try to take advantage of me, and Edi certainly tried. I needed an oil change, a 60,000 mile tune up, and a new Alternator belt. He told me I would also need a coolant flush and that everything would cost $ 570 «but he will give me a great deal and let me have it for $ 500» I told him not to work on the car because that seemed very steep. I called around to 7 other mechanics and the most expensive estimate I received for that work was $ 280. I called Edi back and asked him to itemize what I would be paying for and he said «let me call you back in 10 minutes» 30 minutes later he called back with these totals:
Oil: $ 71.09
Tune up: $ 202
Air Filter: $ 14.95
Alternator Belt: $ 129.18
*ENGINE flush: $ 141.00
*Note that the flush has now switch from coolant, to engine– which is a huge difference– NOR DO I NEED IT.
I asked him why he was charging me separately for the air filter as it should be included in the tune up, and he said «some people include it, some people don’t»
I also initially asked him for an estimate on some damage for my door, and when I picked up my car I asked if he completed an estimate and he just says «$ 1500» and walks away.
This dude was clearly trying to take advantage of me.

Went there today for simple oil change. The guy who helped me took time to explain the difference between synthetic and the other oil. (I went with the synthetic because that’s what he used in his car)
What can I say? They finished in an hour and a half my car was ready and it was less than he quoted me. I just moved to the area and I hope I found my new mechanic for my wife and me.

This is an updated review for my Smog Test. :)
What can I say? When I get good service I’ll always return. It was time for my smog check and my friend suggested I go to the place around the corner from my house but because Edi did such a wonderful job on my car last week Saturday I didn’t want to go (or trust) anyone else to handle this. As usual he was very kind, accommodating, and quick! I was so happy I passed because I was truthfully stressing about the whole process. Although I will be moving to Ventura County I already know that I will be making my special trips just to come back to this shop. Thank you so much Mike’s Auto!

I had my truck towed to Mike’s because it was close to where I live. Man I’m glad I did!
Everyone was extremely friendly and the shop is really clean. My truck wouldn’t even start. After spending a day and a half trying to figure out what was wrong they discovered an improper repair had been done by Kim Bros Auto Service. After replacing my distributor, cap, and rotor my truck started right up. But that’s not even the best part. They only charged me for the repair and diagnosis fee. Unlike most shops that would have tried to make up some of their lost time in the long diagnosis by adding fees onto the total. Which would have been shady and I would never come back. Instead Edi was honest about the price. Well that is all I’m looking for. Reliable service, friendly staff, and honest pricing. They now have a customer for life, or as long as I live in the valley haha.
If you care about your car or truck and want a good mechanic that has great prices go to Mike’s Auto Repair. You will be glad you did!
Thanks guys! I’ll be back for my converter replacement. Please do call or email me when you have the pricing haha.
Ian