Vinnie’s Automotive

Vinnie is the absolute best, and I will be taking my cars here as long as it remains possible.
I always feel like avoiding auto shops like the plague. Even for small things like an oil change. But after I was 12k OVER the recommended miles to get an oil change, I gave Vinnie a shot and to my surprise I enjoyed doing it. Like, I actually ENJOYED being there and talking to him about my car and stuff I should consider in the future.
I think that Vinnie is one of the friendliest people I have ever met, and definitely the nicest mechanic. But you don’t take your car to Vinnie because he is one of the nicest guys in the world who can’t stop smiling. You do it because he is very experienced, does a quality job, for a very reasonable price, and you actually look forward to getting your car serviced by him again.

Vinnie’s is awesome! The shop is small in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in what I’d describe as an auto shop row. So look carefully for it. :)
Every time we call him you are greeted with the most friendly welcome. When you go into the shop you get the same enthusiastic greeting but in person you can see the HUGE smile that goes along with it!
He’s serviced our cars several times and has done a great job. His pricing is the most fair I have ever seen in my 25 years of car ownership. I never feel like he’s going to charge me an unfair price or cheat me. I love how he and his co-​workers joke around. It makes your experience extremely pleasant. I highly recommend Vinnie’s!

great guy and ultra fair. I am a advanced DIY mechanic but don’t have a shop. When a job is beyond my scope I bring it to Vinnie. He has done an engine replacement, intake manifold replacement, A/​C systems for to name a few, I’ve sent my sister and about 10 friends. I drive from Santa Monica to Northridge to pay Vinnie and let him work on my cars!!! nuff said, great guy and Alex, his right hand man is awesome as well.

I would argue that Vinnie is the best mechanic I have ever met. He has experience with a wide variety of vehicle manufacturers. I have seen him work and know that he uses his experience along with the proper steps to repair and maintain every vehicle.
Vinnie is also a very friendly individual that will take the time to explain in detail what the issue was and how he solved the problem.
I recommend Vinnie’s auto to anyone that is looking for a good reliable technician that wont try to rob you.

Vinnie is the best and most reasonable mechanic I have ever met. He’s been my mechanic since I moved here 10 years ago and I recommend to all my friends and family!

I always take my car to Vinnie. He is always honest and very fair at pricing. I trust him to get the job done at the right price. I also refer all my friends to him as he is honest and honest mechanics are hard to find.

Dad’s been coming here for years. I’ve been coming here since I started driving as well.
Does a good job.
Is friendly.
Prices are reasonable from my estimation.
Just great that I have a mechanic I can trust with my car.
Tell Vinnie I sent you! I’m sure he will do his best to take care of you.

I was recommended by a friend to Vinnie, he was nice at first, then he became greedy. He can go either way easily. And he is pretty smart but can be cunning. My car was damaged by his shop while in repair and he denied it, became nasty and even curses to customer. He also changes cars parts, so you wound not know by the end, is your original parts were together. Be careful!

I have been going to Vinnie for five years, and my family and friends come here too.
Vinnie is the BEST! Best service and prices in town! If you’re in the San Fernando Valley, and your car needs a fixin’
stop into Vinnies Automotive.

Vinnie’s Automotive is a small, «mom & pop» type mechanic shop. The owner Vinnie was on-​site and extremely accommodating given the fact that I pulled up without an appointment.
I have a 2008 Chevy Tahoe that has had a gazillion problems. I went to Vinnie’s to have my locks fixed. When I had my car checked out at another shop, they tried to charge me for a «diagnostic» plus they quoted me $ 350 to actually repair the locks. Well Vinnie looked at my car for free and ended up fixing the locks for $ 65.
I really felt comfortable having my car fixed at this shop because Vinnie was welcoming and flexible with my time restraints, and most of all I could tell he was being honest with me.
I highly recommend visiting Vinnie’s Automotive in Northridge. Parking is funky… if you’re driving west on Parthenia, you will turn into the driveway that is right after metal gates and right before the Office Depot parking lot. His shop is the first place on the right when you enter the alley.
Oh also I should mention that he has a relationship with Discount Tire Center (across the alley) so go see him for tires too !!!