Armstrong Auto Service

I’d been to this amazing honest mechanic for many many years. Bob’s is the best and truthfully honest with his work. Sample: I asked Bob if he can replace my 2005 Honda Pilot brakes pads. He checked the thickness on the pads and said you have about 4 more months remain on the brakes. Everything are up front no scams. Believe me I had referring my friends here even it’s a distance away from their home they still drive here for services. I’m one of the HAPPIEST CUSTOMER for years…

I called to ask how much it would cost to patch a tire ($ 10) because my wife’s car had a nail in her tire. When I got there, I noticed another nail in the same tire. So the guy checked the tire and luckily the nails didn’t puncture it. He decided to check the other three tires, plucked small rocks out and added more air to all four tires. Once it was all over with, I asked how much so the guy ask his boss and he said $ 0. I expected maybe $ 5 or $ 10 and I insisted to give him at least $ 5 for the labor even though it took 5 minutes. He kept saying «no it’s okay» but I kept insisting to give him $ 5. He finally gave in to accept $ 5 but I only had a $ 10. Gave it to him and told him to keep it. I don’t find too many honest and hardworking mechanics nowaday but now I will have a go-​to mechanic where I don’t have to worry about getting ripped off. I forgot to get their names but I will definitely come back. Thank you for the wonderful service.

$ 24 for oil change and they were able to work on it right away. The mechanic (w/​o being ask) also checked my tire pressure and pumped my tires while he wait for the oil to drip down :) very satisfied w/​their service here!

This one guy here (I should have checked for his name) but he is honest, super nice, and responsible. I’ve gone in twice on the same day and he fit me in and finished in a really good amount of time. Their prices are very affordable, 60% difference from direct car dealer price. I ran over something in the road and it knicked off a piece under the car and he fixed for me gratis. Oil change is cheap here. The best part is they don’t try to push you to get tons of things done to your car. You come in with a problem they check and fix that problem. Done. Easy. If you want them to check something then ask, they won’t give you a list of 10 more things you should probably fix.

Solid place to get a quick oil change. The two times I’ve been here my car has been worked on immediately. 15 minutes and $ 25 later, I’m out. Can’t beat that. I haven’t had any other type of work done here so I can’t vouch for anything else.

I’ve been coming here for several years for oil changes. This place was recommended to me by my White friend so I figured it was legit. This place is totally legit!
The service has always been awesome and the mechanics are trust-​worthy. Oil changes are affordable and quick.
Recently, my air conditioner broke. My dad took my car to another mechanic and they said it was my compressor and it was going to cost me $ 700. I took my car back here and they charged me $ 50 to change the freeon (or whatever it is, I’m not a car person). They put a dye in it so they could find the problem. I came back a week later for them to investigate the problem. They saw I had a leak in my air conditioning hose. They did not charge me for the follow up.
They said it would be about $ 200 to fix: parts and labor. I put a deposit on the part, they ordered it, and called me a few days later when it arrived. I am currently sitting and waiting for them to fix it. They have been working non-​stop since I arrived and I’m totally cool with the estimated wait time of 2 – 3 hours because they have wifi. Just ask them nicely for the password.

Great fairly inexpensive place to get my oil change for my camry. As the previous Unilocal reviewer had mentioned, I did not see the old couple that usually helped me out but it seemed the new owners are fairly in line and I was in and out in 30 minutes for an oil change.

I come to Armstrong Auto Service for my oil change. The shop is owned by a lovely nice older couple. The prices are reasonable and they are very honest. During my last visit, the owners mentioned that they will no longer be owning the shop as they are retiring. What a bummer! I hope their level of service and reasonable prices remain the same.

Peter is honest and reliable. I don’t have a Honda anymore, but I always recommend friends and family to this place.

My family and I have been getting our cars serviced here for over 5 years and so far, so good. Their prices are decent, they get the job done, and the staff is very nice. One thing I wish they had is a better maintained waiting room. They do have a small one, but it’s open to the garage where they fix the cars so it smells of oil. However, they did offer me a ride home instead of waiting a few hours to get my car serviced. Will continue to come back here for any car related issues.

Been using the same mechanic since the mid 80’s They will tell you honestly whether you need to replace parts or not.

Great service and great people! They’re really helpful in explaining whats going on with your car. Theyre straight forward people that will tell you whats wrong and how to fix it and how much itll be.

Bled me dry slowly through multiple visits on a used car where the costs of repairs totaled a substantial portion of the value of the car. I didn’t have many issues with the car with my last mechanic until I started bringing it in here. They seem nice, but I can not trust them with my car anymore.

I have mixed reviews about this spot now.
I returned on a Saturday to have a oil pump switch replaced. The job was simple enough and went quick enough but not even after driving it 10miles the switch blew out which would cause my oil pressure to read as if it was running hot. I could understand maybe the luck of the draw I’ve happen to get a bad switch so I after I gave them a call and told them about the problem they said no worries bring it back in and they would replace the switch. So that was done two days later and what do you know it was struck with the same problem. Lucky they still hadnt tossed the old leaking switch so they were able to once again drop it back in. Now for the 3 time I left them with the car for a few days so they could really dig into the problem. All this time my pressure reading hot I started to develop and new problem, a leaking heater core. Which had to do with a crack in the core and my thinking all inter twined with the pressure running hot.
So after three trips and a few days without the car the problem was finally fix and i was correct I did end up developing a leak in the heater core and was told that they did not have the tools to replace it and after doing some research online I was able to find out that the tools require were nothing more that what a mechanic should have in the shop I just felt they were unwilling to do the task because of the work involved. Lucky I was able to find another mechanic
and these guy were straight forward. They had explained why someone may have turned down the job and told me that they have turned down the job on other vehicles because of the work involved. But hey at least I was given an honest answer.
This other shop did had the job and also receive a review. Sorry Armstrong left a second guessing their work.

1. Competitive price
2. Gets job done
3. Good service
They changed my rear drums and surfaced my front rotors. Nasty squeaks gone. A+

I’ve“ve been taking my car here for maintenance for the past 5 years. Patty was highly recommended by one of my coworkers. From day one, I already trust Patty. I knew nothing about a car and she will explain to you every question you have and very honest to tell you if you can wait if something needs to be fixed or its something urgent.
Its really hard to find honest and inexpensive car mechanics. The dealer price is just too expensive for me. I now live in Van Nuys, but I make it a point to bring my car to Armstrong Auto Service. They are the most honest mechanic and I highly recommend them.
Yes, the waiting room is not all fancy, but hey! I’m there to get my car serviced. You have an option of dropping off your car and walk around the area or just have Patty call you back when your car is done.

First off, if you don’t know this already, a vehicle inspection is NOT free. I don’t know where people get the idea that they can go to a SERVICE business, have one or more mechanics spend time inspecting your vehicle, and expect to drive off without paying anything. You are being SERVICED, and services are definitely not free. If they figure out your problem or find additional problems, they will give you honest details, opinions, and give you a quote. If you decide to have your car serviced here, I believe the inspection fee is waived. So that’s awesome. :)
I love not having to take my car to Longo for maintenance or oil changes. It makes life so much easier (and my wallet so much fatter) to come here. An oil change here is fairly priced; I would even go to say that it is fantastically priced. The type of oil they use here is of very good grade; other places often use the cheapest grade oil they can find for oil changes. Trust me: that cheap stuff really wears down your engine over time.
The business here is honest, sincere, and definitely dependable. I’ve never had a problem with Armstrong in the past three years I’ve been bringing my car here, unlike a few previous places I’ve been to in the past. The mechanics are very nice and honest with their opinions and the lady that does the paperwork is very friendly. I’ve heard her speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, so language isn’t a problem!
As a little note, the place isn’t pristine-​clean or anything, but do you really expect an auto-mechanic’s shop to be without grime? It’s not like you’re working there, anyway. :)

I came here after reading all the wonderful reviews on Unilocal.I brought my car in because the air and heater malfunctioned. After the mechanic looked at it, he suggested I had an electrical problem and quoted a price of $ 80 to look at. He needed the car for about 6 hours. I first agreed, but about 15 minutes later, I told the lady it is best and more convenient that I bring the car back a few days later. She was okay with the idea but asked «can I have $ 40?» Her exact quote. She wanted $ 40 as a down payment and the other $ 40 when I returned. Tacky!!! No work was completed or started on my car. I was being charged for a future work. She had no right to charge me $ 40 and when I argued about the price, she made a stupid comment. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau!!!
Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. There are many other auto shops with outstanding reviews.

Wow, I wish I discovered this place sooner!
I’ve taken my late model Toyota to the dealers and a fancy non-​Asian ASE certified shop, but this one is the best by far. Fast, excellent service at a great price. I only needed an oil change and tire rotation. It cost $ 22.22 for the oil change and $ 10 for the tire rotation. I was out of there in about 30 minutes on a weekday morning. The other shops cost 3x as much and weren’t as thorough.
This shop also features ASE certified mechanics. They use name-​brand oil and the appropriate consistency for your car. The receipt included measurements for my brakes, since I requested a tire rotation. Make sure they have the wheel-​lock key if you’re dropping the car off! They gave me a little removable window sticker showing when to go in for the next oil change. I’m impressed with their attention to detail: the maintenance light was reset and there was NO excess oil spilling (NO burning smell right after the oil change). Wow, they treated my baby right! The front desk lady explained everything clearly in English, but they also speak Cantonese and Mandarin.
As others have mentioned, the people here are super friendly! I’m female and was treated respectfully. They didn’t try to sell me extra stuff I didn’t need. The waiting area is an extension of the shop. Functional, but a bit «ghetto». You can hear all of the noise, people were smoking outside, and it was a little chilly. Most importantly, the chairs were clean and the magazines were organized. The floor was run down and it had some clutter like a floor fan covered with grease stains, but hey, you’re going there for the excellent work and not for the ambiance!

I went here for an oil change on a Saturday afternoon. I had to wait an hour but it there was 1 – 2 cars ahead of me.
Oil + Filter: $ 22.22 total.
Sweet lady who «man’s» the service desk/​office. She pretty much handles all the paper work and phone calls, without her the place would be in chaos.
They noted that my CV boots were broken (which was true) and I asked for a quote, which was $ 150. That’s very reasonable in my books for the parts and labor needed to replace them.