Lucas Auto

Replaced my AC system under the hood of my car and went to a shop in N Hollywood with good ratings to see if they can vacuum test and charge my AC with freon. The shop actually recommended I take my car to Lucas Auto. I checked their ratings and it looked go so I took my car there. Vacuum test was fine but when it was time to charge the AC, the tech said there’s a flow blockage. He was friendly and helpful. He gave me some pointers where to check. Paid for the inspection and took my car home. So I checked when I got home and found the issue. Replace the defective valve and took my car back the next week. The tech ran the test again and it passed. Then he charged my system and checked to make sure everything was working as should be. When everything was done, he helped me angle couple hoses so I can access my power steering dipstick. Again he was very helpful but I’m afraid I forgot his name. I went to pay for the service and they only charge me for the freon this time around. Give them a try if you’re in the area. I think they do almost everything and not just AC.

I’ve been coming here for a while now. Great service and prices for my old Chrysler.
They’ve always been honest and fair which is why I keep coming back.
Just today they replaced a part they already replaced last year but since the part was still under warranty they swapped it out for free.
The most important thing about auto repair is finding a place you can trust and I fully trust them.
They have a customer for life in me.
I don’t usually write Unilocal reviews but good karma is something something to pass along.

Great job on installing a new ac and heater unit and customizing it into my classic 67 Lincoln Continental Limo!

Lucas Auto fixed my air conditioning on my Mercedes 1999 C230 Kompressor. Another repair shop fixed it first but it stopped working after 3 months. The mechanic at the first repair shop told me that it was an internal leak that he could not fix. I took it to Lucas Auto and they fixed it the same day at a very reasonable price.

Very poor customer service. Jon the owner does not know how to interact with customers. Everytime i would call he would put me on hold, and them when he finially returns he is rude.

My husband sent with a broken hose of one of his trucks. My «mission» was to get a new one, same size same shape. A friend recommend me Lucas auto as they make custom made hoses. I didn’t expect the service to be done same day, but Lucas was great. Within 2 hours my hose was ready for a great price. Deserved 5 stars !

Looked online for a place where I can fix the Ac in my car. During the heat of July it stopped working.
Mark did a great job in realizing the issue in few minutes. Friendly team, the best prices comparing to other places I called to

I came to fix the Ac in my car few weeks ago. I was very impressed as soon as I drove in. The place was very clean, the whole staff had clean and unique uniform. Took him few minutes to inspect and realize that there is a hole in one of the hoses Affordable price and pro service.

I brought my vehicle to Lucas Auto after the dealership had failed to diagnose the source of my engine trouble after numerous visits. Within one hour, Lucas Auto identified the source of the trouble and gave me a fair estimate for repairs.
Yan was kind enough to save the broken parts per my instructions and give me a walk-​through of what broke and possible causes
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I’ve put on 1k miles since it’s repair and the engine is still running perfectly. Thanks to the skilled mechanics at Lucas Auto, my car is back to normal!

Good Service! They fixed my Ac hose for a cheapest price I found on the market. They offered themselves to fix it and not to waste my funds on buying a new one.

They are great, I came to fix the Ac. The Owners at the front door are friendly and welcoming. They done my repair within the same day, they had all the parts in stock. Affordable price, thank u

This shop is awesome! I moved out here in the valley and have not been able to find my «go to mechanic» until I was referred to Lucas. This place takes care of your car and does the job in a timely manner. I have several cars and I take them all here for their regular maintenance. They are honest and I always leave with the satisfaction that I paid a fair price for services rendered. I have recommended my friends and family to Lucas for their car needs. So the next time your check engine light comes on, go to Lucas! They’ll fix you up!

My wife and I have been going to Lucas Auto for 5 year now. They truly are the most honest mechanics I have ever encountered. Where most shops will charge you an arm and a leg for labor on services you don’t really need, Yan has always given us a range of options, has 100% always beat any other quote on price, and performs absolutely stellar work with super fast turnaround. It’s no wonder these guys are busier than bees.
Perfect example:
I took my 2012 Honda Civic first to the dealer and then to another japanese car mechanic to have it’s head light replaced — they’re estimate was upwards of $ 200 to change a light bulb! Yan and his crew did it in 1 hour for 10% of the cost.
As long as Yan and Lucas Auto are around, my wife and I will never take our cars to anyone else.
Thank you for your amazing personal service Yan!
Costa and Diana

These guys are life savers! Came in on a scorching hot summer day to have my A/​C fixed. I went to several other shops which quoted me $ 600+ and to leave my car for a few days. These guys did it for almost half that and in just a few hours. My AC has never worked better until this day!!!

This is review is from a car I had serviced there some years ago, I ran across them on Unilocal today and made me think of my experience so I thought I would share. Maybe things have changed at Lucas in the passing years, maybe not so take your chances.
When my 12 year old (at the time) Dodge Shadow ES lost its air, I went here and they replaced the compressor, condenser and some other parts. Lasted a few weeks and the compressor wouldn’t engage, so I went back and the compressor clutch had failed. When it happened a third time I questioned the quality of the rebuilt parts they were getting.
In a nutshell, the old man at the counter told me a lot of B.S. including Dodge parts were no good, that it was the way I drove the car that caused the failures, that I needed to not be accelerating when the a/​c clutch engaged. In addition, I found out later one of the four bolts holding the compressor to the mounts was stripped out. Funny how the 4^th compressor worked fine isn’t it!
Needless to say I told them what a load of crap they were spewing and I’ve never been to them since and will never go back. Unless ownership has changed, RUN don’t walk away from this business.

I have been coming to Lucas Auto for four years. They have provided exceptional service! I give them five stars with all my trust behind it. They not only work on my personal vehicle but the entire fleet for over twenty ambulances at the company I work for. Yoni is very honest wether a repair is necessary or not and his prices are very competitive. I especially appreciate that he takes the time to explain to me the problems the things the problem affects and what needs to be done to fix the issue. He also gives me tons of pointers on preventative maintenance. I have referred many of my friends to Yoni at Lucas and he has taken care of all of them very well. I have to utmost respect for Yoni at Lucas Auto. The mechanics on his team are amazing. If you are looking for a fair mechanic please give Lucas Auto a try. You will not be disappointed.

I was referred to Lucas Auto after taking my car to Pep Boys to have my AC in my Mercedes repaired, since Pep Boys was unable to diagnose it.
What a relief it was to have made the decision to have the staff at Lucas auto replace my AC unit because now my air conditioning is working impeccably! Upon having the initial inspection, I was thoroughly told what the malfunction was by Yan and he gave me a REASONABLE estimate and the rest was history!
I’m so glad that I made the decision to trust the staff at Lucas auto to get my AC up and running like new. Within a couple hours of dropping my car off with my AC blowing hot air, not fun — now my car’s AC is working perfectly. I just can’t get over of how QUICK, AFFORDABLE and PROFESSIONAL the entire staff was.
I’m relieved that everything ran so smoothly and that I was able to get my AC fully-​functioning right before the Los Angeles weather hit three digits. I mean, who really wants to be driving around Los Angeles with no AC as the summer’s scorching heat approaches — Not me.
I typically don’t take the time to write reviews, but when the service is EXCEPTIONAL it would be a shame to keep it to myself.
Lucas auto is AMAZING! I have absolutely no regrets in stumbling into this hidden gem. The staff saved me from the hassle of trying to shop for a better price because they offered me a great deal for parts and labor and I knew right away I could trust them. Now, I have a fully-​functioning AC right before the summer heat kicks in. I’m ecstatic and relieved, I just had to share!!!

I brought my all original 1971 muscle car here because of all the great reviews on Unilocal.I made an appointment for 9am this past Saturday. I asked if it was ok if I. arrived early and I was told no problem. I arrived at 8:30 and was told that I was early. When I replied that you told me it was ok to be early I was told I had to wait until they finished with another car. Two hours later after asking several times what is going on I was told to put my car in the mechanic’s stall. Once inside I explained what the issues were with the AC and explained that all the fittings were original and they needed to reuse them. I even brought more original clamps just in case. The mechanic immediately stated pointing to the original fittings and tells me they are not original. I didn’t want to argue with the guy so I told him they are original and that is how it rolled out of the factory. Already the mechanic, Henrick, is getting all bent out of shape. The boss tells him to change out 4 hoses and then we’ll evaluate the system for leaks. The mechanic then tells me to leave and go in the waiting room, I told him I prefer to stay and watch. As a car guy I love watching and learning. Plus I wanted to make sure nothing Was done that would alter the car’s originality. Well, Freidrick gets all offensive and tells me it’s a shop policy that I cannot be in the garage area hike he works. I told him I will ask the boss. I ask him and after discussing it he says ok, to not get in the mechanics way. No problem I say. In the meantime, Henrick starts working on another car totally ignoring me and my car. So I start reading and waiting… and waiting… and waiting. I finally went over to the boss and told him Henrick was not working on my car. So the boss goes over and asks him why? He tells the boss he will not work on my car if I am going to watch.
That was it for me. I told them all where to go and I left but not before Henrick picked up a chair and threatened to throw it at me and the car.
It’s too bad a prima donna mechanic tells the boss how to run his shop and he listens to him! The boss just kisses his a#%. If it was my shop, I’d fire him on the spot.
I would suggest finding another shop to take your car, somewhere the mechanics like their customers.

Great service from a clean shop. This entire neighborhood consists of various specialized auto repair agencies, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But LUCAS seems quite professional, telling it like it is. Kind of expensive, but fair, and they do the job right. We needed A/​C components on our Honda. They identified exactly which components, how much refrigerant, cost of labor, waiting time, the whole thing. They did the job right and that was about 10 years ago. Have not had to take it back since then!

his place is literally a gem! I love the customer service, the manager is helpful, honest, and knows how to provide top customer service. No matter how busy they are they find time for every client. There’s even been a time where they waited for me to come pick up my car because I was stuck in traffic from work. They will never over charge for any service and you know that their quality of work is top line.
Never will I go to a dealership for my services, Lucas auto you got my business for life!