Zen Volvo Service

Mike and Luis are great! They“re really helpful, know what their doing, and the prices are amazing. Love this place, my new mechanic shop :)

Good service, nice people, quick turn around. I wish they were open more on the weekends, but you can’t win em all.

These dudes are super chill and will do their best to get the problem fixed and not break your bank. I’ve been there 3 times for my 240(all different problems) and they’ve never been grumpy or rude, always welcoming and friendly.

I don’t get the good ratings for this place.
We came here because it was close by and our Volvo was giving us lots of trouble. Pretty stressful situation. We knew they had lots of work to do it and it won’t get done fast. We also knew it won’t be cheap to fix the Volvo, had to learn the hard way that this brand is a Diva brand.
But their shop is filthy, comparing to other garages I’ve been in LA. There’s no room to wait.
They didn’t give us updates, we had to keep calling, it took them a week and a half to finish the work. They didn’t call us when it was done to let us know. If we wouldn’t have called, the car would have stayed there. I guess these guys are too Zen for us. And on top, they charged a lot. More than we expected.
When we went to pick up the car, the guy was eating fast-​food. We signed paperwork and paid while he was chewing on a greasy burger. Not very professional. Never again to Zen Volvo!

Don’t waste your time– took car in based on Unilocal reviews– told Louis about the issues I was having, window off track, locks not working properly, things that would take no time to fix– the first day I took it in, Louis assured me he would work on it and find out the problem– by 4:30 he still hadn’t figured out the real issue and asked to keep it overnight-​this happened 4x IN A ROW !!! — UNREAL!!! I WASTED 4 days in heavy traffic driving there, spent ENDLESS $$$ on UBER RIDES and window still not fixed!!! FORGET THIS PLACE!!! find a real mechanic who doesn’t deceive their customers and waste their time and $$$

The guys at Zen Volvo are top-​notch! They managed to squeeze me in at the last minute to do a pre-100,000 mile tuneup. I feel very comfortable going there because both guys drive the exact same car that I have (a V70R). Fixing cars is not just a job with them it’s a hobby. I also mentioned how dirty my engine was and when I picked up my car my engine is now spotless — just another example of how they go the extra mile.

So, my 2005 with 124K died on me while picking up my kids from school. Called AAA and they towed me home with my S40 and kids. AAA driver told me it might me the alternator or starter. I called Zen Volvo and talked to Luis about my problem and also told him that my AC keeps turning off and was blowing hot air after a few minutes. He explained to me what might be the problem with my S40 but he had to see it to give me exact details. I went ahead and bought an alternator and a AC compressor and Luis told me he would install them at a reasonable price. A week later I took my Volvo S40 6speed to Luis at Zen Volvo and right away Luis saw the problem. I had a broken belt and told me that I might have damaged some engine parts. Luis told me that they would need to open the up the engine and see the valves for broken parts. The price was costly but after debating on it (new car vs. repairing), I went ahead with the repairs with Luis advice. Two weeks later Luis called me and told me my S40 was ready for pick up and I went to get my S40 back. Luis showed me the broken valves, belts, hoses and he installed the new alternator and AC compressor and a new cabin filter. They also recharged my AC and fresh coolant and a oil change. At the moment my 2005 Volvo S40 is running great, I have cold air that does not turn off, smelling clean air from the cabin filter and a 12K mile Warranty from Zen Volvo. Very happy with Zen Volvo, Luis and his mechanic. I’m a believer now that I have dealt personally with Zen Volvo and Luis.

I brought my Volvo to Luis… And he knows exactly what he is doing. If you have a Volvo, go to an expert that cares. He is the expert when it comes to volvo. I got my car serviced at 75k miles and now getting my brakes serviced. I know bringing it to Luis will have my car running with no problems for a long time. Thank you Luis and the people at zen. The Volvo specialist!!!

Diamond in the rough is what this place is. You’d never know it if you drive by but for the numerous newer model and classic Volvos park outside of this modest shop. That being said, they may specialize in Volvos but by no means will the turn you away if you happen to drive something else as I do. I took in my GMC Envoy due to engine problems and the technician (Luis, nice guy) was able to diagnose the problem within 10 minutes of bringing it in the doors. After replacing some worn out ignition coils, the rough idol and stalling engine was no more. I came in thinking that I’d have to replace the entire motor and Luis got my family car back up and running for way less then I thought I’d have to pay. Thanks for the awesome, honest, and fast service Luis!!!

Wow what can i say Luis at Zen Volvo is the greatest mechanic! Had trouble with my fuel pump within a hour it was replaced and running like new thanks Luis…

Unilocaliphany # 2
I called Luis and asked if he could do a inspection on the Volvo we planned to purchase in Unilocaliphany # 1
He said of course so we hit the directions button on Unilocal and headed towards him. he was very friendly and took in our car while talking with a customer on the phone and working on another car. he told us give him an hour to get it checked out. we asked him if there a was any place near by Luis said Starbucks was down to the right and coffee bean was up to the left. both were like 2 miles away.
enter Unilocaliphany # 3
We stood on the corner in the wind, looking up at the clouds thinking humm looks like rain a 2 mile walk in the rain… no bueno. so once again I fired up Unilocal found this dippy dive kitty corner across the street was Twin Castle Drive-​In. Once we finished lunch we went back to Zen and Luis was almost done with the car told us how he spent time at the Volvo proving grounds beating the hell out the XC90s and was very confident that ours was pretty bullet proof. I paid him for his time and we rolled up our sleeves went back to the dealer to finish the deal. Luis is my new Volvo go to guy and I live in Ventura co this man has a passion for his craft, don’t get me wrong I build custom cars. so when I meet a specialist like this I will utilize his services every time!
Kudos to Luis and team for their great service!

I recently bought a 93 Volvo 850 GLT. I found it with very low mileage and in great condition but the check engine light was on and I needed to pass the smog test.
My regular mechanic didn’t have the hardware or codes to do the diagnostics so I searched online and that’s when I found Zen Volvo.
The guys at zen are great. They are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They took the time to address my concerns and never made me feel rushed. They fixed my car and I passed the smog easily. I would certainly recommend seeing them if you need an honest mechanic for your Volvo!

ZEN is the best! Reliable, fast and great work. We’ve been going to Mike and Luis for years. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

This is one of the best Volvo repair shops in the valley. Both Luis and Mike are very good honest mechanics that know what they’re doing. I’ve been bring my car here for the past 2 years to get all my repairs and routine maintenance done. I bought my 2001 Volvo from a private person and after it hit 100,000 miles it had lots of problems. Every time my check engine light came on they were able to tell me what was going on with it and were able to fix it for a reasonable price.

These guys did us a solid. Breaks went out on my nephew’s Volvo and we were many miles from home. I used my Unilocal App on my phone and found these guy because they were the closest. I called them on the phone, described the problem, they ordered parts right then, and we nursed the car using the parking brake to get to the shop.
When we got there, they guys were friendly and courteous and told us they would fix the issue as soon as they got the parts, which could have been up to 2 hours. We were stuck, but what can you do?
We got a couple of waters, had a smoke, and the car was done. Forty bucks and we were back on the road.
If my nephew lived in the area, he would def. go back. We had an awesome experience.

Took in my C70 for a couple tail lights that were out. Two hours later it was done and it was only $ 40. Great place.

I started going to Zen Volvo when the mechanics here used to work at the Studio City Volvo dealership. When the dealership closed down, they opened up shop next door on Ventura and called it Zen Volvo. Now they’re on Vineland, but they’re still the best.
This is how long I’ve known them, Frank used to be the head mechanic at Studio City Volvo when I purchased my first Volvo in 1997 and Luis used to work at Rusnak Volvo in Pasadena when I purchased my second Volvo in 2002. It feels like family here. I’ve brought Volvos, Mercedes and Hondas here for service and they’ve always been quick, thorough and fair. If you ever purchase a used car bring it to Luis first to get an honest opinion before you buy. I’ve called Luis when stuck on the side of the road and also twice after having a car accident. He will literally come and rescue you if needed. He will tell you exactly what to do, which body shop to get towed to and then organize for the vehicle to come back to him for final repairs. He will drive you home if he can. He will loan you a car if he can. I have called him over and over in bad car situations on cars that still have factory service plans that are required to be serviced at the dealership and he will give me free advice even if it is years away from me being able to bring the car to him. I’ve had many mechanics and his rates are very reasonable. He will even go to a junkyard and find you a hard to find car part if need be. Luis consistently goes above and beyond. I recommend him highly!!!

It’s like this, I’m treated like family.
I have a 1990 Volvo 240. She’s a beautiful car, with 124K, and the cleanest engine you have ever seen on a classic car.
These guys have prioritized me when time was against me. Gave me rates that felt like their child’s college funds were being held hostage, and an efficiency and pleasantness that you always wish for in a reliable mechanic.
They do specialize in Volvo. I’ve seen some classics there, beautiful maintained. Pretty sure Will Farrell’s younger headshot speaks to his appreciation of their work. You can see it on the wall for yourself. You’ll like it here, that’s why I’ve been with them for 4 years.

ANOTHER UPDATE: Took my car in for struts… I cannot boast about the job they did enough. I am so thankful for Luis and Mike! The took great care of me, and I will continue to use them whenever my car needs help *knock on wood — it won’t be that often*
UPDATE: I took my Volvo to Luis because i needed an oil change and I was also hearing a rattling on the right side my car (coming from the engine)… Luis popped the hood and looked around and found that my right motor mount was cracked. Within almost three hours, Luis did my oil change and had my motor mount fixed (most of that time was spent waiting for the new motor mount to be delivered. Luis did an excellent job and even showed me the crack on the old mount. He didn’t «screw» me on the price either which was an added bonus! LOVE Zen!!! Thanks, Luis… Thanks for the efficiency, the awesome job, the great prices, the conversation while we waited for the part, and your patience with all my questions!!!
Great staff, great service, and I really like that they are all Volvo certified mechanics. I took my car here when my battery died and they were very prompt to change it, and they also gave me a reasonable price. After they changed my battery they did a free diagnostic on my car. Thank god everything checked out!!! Love these guys

Great service, consultation and pricing. Luis is the best:-) :-)
I would recommend Zen Volvo to any Volvo owner that needed a great service technician.
D. M.