Rods Auto Tech

I’ve been taking my Jeep to Rod’s Auto Tech for the last 3 years. He was recommended to me by the person that sold her to me. He’s done a lot of work for me and he’s always been considerate and helpful. His pricing is honest and his team does a great job always.
It’s funny that there only seems to be 5 star ratings or 1 star ratings for this business. I will translate that for you in case it confuses you– The people who give Rod 5 star actually go there and understand what it takes to resolve the issues they have with their vehicles. They appreciate just how great of a shop this place is. Those that gave 2 and 1 star ratings are unappreciative morons. Auto repair is expensive, get over it.
Rod’s Auto Tech is a quality shop. I would recommend it to anyone that cares about their vehicle.

I am so happy. about 4 years ago after our Suzuki came from a repair shop things went wrong: no horn, airbag light on and it was swivel on the road. Even numerous alignments did not help. It was dangerous to drive it. We took it to different mechanics but no one could detect the problem until we found Rod. He knew exactly what’s wrong and what needs to be done. I have been notified daily about the progress and couldn’t be happier. Today, we picked up the car and it’s perfect! My daughter is the one who will drive this car and Now I can relax knowing that she is safely getting to college.

I’ve been taking my (now 16 year old) car to Rod for years. He and his crew are good at seeing problems and even better at fixing them. The first mechanic I’ve ever used who looked for ways to save me money rather than ways to run up my bill. Super knowledgeable, Rod and his guys work on everything from vintage classics to newer, computerized cars – he buys the expensive computer modules so he can analyze the problems with modern cars like BMWs and Range Rovers. I send my friends here – they’re that good.

I love Rod and his team! Usually when you go to a mechanic you cringe at the mile-​long-​list of things that they’re telling you that you HAVE to do this very second in order for your car to run. When I go to Rods I get a straight up answer of everything that’s wrong, what is crucial at the moment, and what needs to be done some time in the future. I never feel pressured or like he’s «trying to get over on me». And from looking around at the beautiful classic cars in the lot, I can tell that it’s because A) he knows what he’s doing (why else would so many people trust him with their cherished and expensive collectables); and B) he’s not hurting on work so he doesn’t need to squeeze me for every last dime.
Every time I go to Rod’s the staff is friendly, the work is done by when I need it, and best of all — my car is always happy when I get it back!!! I can always tell an immediate difference in the way she drives, even in the most minor work. They do a great job on my BMW and I trust them wholly with high end import cars. It’s not easy to find good services in LA that aren’t trying to rip you off. 5 stars for sure!

Rod knows his stuff but will over charge without thinking twice about it.
If you can, get a few price quotes before you visit, as to know what you should be charged. Try to keep him honest on the prices, because he wont do it himself.
He is an extremely knowledgeable mechanic, but honesty and fair pricing aren’t high on his priorities.

SHADY. I brought my car here when it failed smog, $ 500 later, still didn’t pass smog– I returned and they wanted to charge me another $ 500? A lot of non returned calls and two months later the issue was resolved but I would only recommend this place to my worst enemy. The office guy Chris is incredibly nice but I feel he has to do alot of mediation between angry customers and the greedy mechanics. Go somewhere else.

Rod and his staff are great. I usually don’t get much time to talk to the mechanics (they seem friendly, though).
Despite this, Rod and the desk staff, Chris, always make sure to fill me in on any details about the repairs. I’m not very knowledgeable about cars and they are always very patient to explain what’s being fixed and why. I’ve always assumed the terrible service and attitude at other shops was part of the experience, and then I found Rod’s.
I always leave fully confident that the repairs will be reliable. Because they explain the process, I actually feel safer once the work is done. Chris is always very clear when it comes to the bill, outlining anything I don’t understand. It’s also right near a great shopping plaza, so I can make the most out of my trip.
In short, Rod’s shop always does a great job of treating me well with courteous and knowledgeable service.

Owning a vintage car and loving it is not an easy task .So happy to have found Rod, he’s kind, understanding and most importantly: he finds parts and solutions for everything! I just totally trust him and can only recommend his shop!

Have been bringing my cars here for 5 years. Very honest, sometimes it’s hard on my wallet but cars are sometimes expensive to fix.

talk about a bad attitude. went in as i was going to the target across the street and to ask them about a light that came on my dashboard. they just brushed me off. don’t waste your time and they sure don’t deserve your money. knuckleheads!

Our family has four cars. We have been bringing them to Rod’s for many years and are always happy with the result. They are knowledgeable, reliable and honest, and will never tell you that something needs to be done if it does not really need to be done. I highly recommend them for anything that has to do with your car.

My car overheated on N. I-​405 on Monday. I called Firestone and they wanted to charge me well over $ 1000+ to fix my car. I called my neighbor to find out where he gets his cars fixed and he suggested Rod’s Auto Tech. When I met Rod, he was very kind and listened to my ordeal and he assured me that he would fix my car for way less than Firestone. My car was fixed in 2 days and is running better than when I bought it from a co-​worker 2 years ago. I feel that Rod takes pride in his business and explains to his customers what really needs to be fixed, instead of these WELL KNOW AND TRUSTED COMPANIES do and try to milk you for everything that you have and really don’t fix the problems. Thanks for everything Rod!

Rod is a great mechanic. He actually works on the cars and is not simply the front desk guy. My Volvo check engine light is off thanks to him. For those of you out there with Volvos that should mean a lot. It’s a family operation. Give him a try!

Horrible. They took apart my car twice and then told me they wouldn’t finish the work. «it’s not worth the labor at this point»
They were dishonest and really put me in a bad place because of it.
I highly suggest not going here.

just. horrible.

Bad Experience. Don’t bring your car here. They had my little compact car for 2 months. They wouldn’t put quotes in writing. Verbally quoted me one price and asked another price when I went to pick it up. Had to bring the car back at least 8 times over 2 months and they never repaired the problem. Completely horrible wife of owner does the bookkeeping. Extreemly rude and dishonest. Such a painful experience It hurts me to write about it.