Memory Lane Collector Car Dismantler

1320 E Lomita
Wilmington, CA 90744

Anna B. writes: An amazing (and easy to navigate) pick-a-part yard, featuring classic and collector cars.  We went looking for a license plate light for a 1965 Thunderbird, and wouldn't you know, we found one.  5 minutes and $15 later, we were out of there with a…

SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-Up

1580 W Imperial Hwy
La Habra, CA 90631

Gina Q. writes: I've been going to this oil lube place for over a year now. From the moment I stepped in, I felt I was getting honest and reliable service. The staff at SpeeDee oil are in deed very efficient and can get you in and out within 30 minutes. I never have…

Santa Monica Smog Check
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2328 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Caroline C. writes: I really liked this place. I usually hate taking my car in for service but this wasn't all that painful.

They don't take appointments as it's first come first serve but that was no problem when I went on Friday at 2:30. At first they said it would…

Bobby's Union 76
Neighborhood: Granada Hills

11062 Balboa Blvd
SE Corner of Balboa & Chatsworth
Northridge, CA 91344

Trisha C. writes: Excellent service, Great attitutes...They rock!

AM PM Arco Mini Mart

301 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92825

eunice c. writes: It's freaking cheap here. Car washes I believe in the you get what you pay for. So I never run my car through the $3 tunnel-o-plastic-slappers .

I come here during lunch and the guy tries to lowball me into getting a $10 wash!  I was like no.  So…

Kavanagh Motors
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

13428 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Rod K. writes: This place has been going strong for nearly 50 years.  And why..?  How about excellent service for both foreign and domestic cars..?  A personal atmosphere that makes you feel like family?

Plus, they're some of the best on the ins-and-outs of classic…

Y.S. 76 Auto Care

801 S Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Eva L. writes: I was late for my car registration renewal since i need a smog check. I called up AAA, and they said this is the closest one around my work.

On my way driving there, it was kinda in the getto area of K town. I pulled up and i told the guy that i…

Penske Toyota

9136 E Firestone Blvd
Downey, CA 90241

Gina Q. writes: I am writing this reveiw today about Penske Toyota's Express Service. Yesterday I noticed I had a flat tire upon returning to my car at Stonewood Center. I thought, what to do? Then I looked up and saw Penske Toyota right across the street and hoped…

Allen Tire Co.

14428 Telegraph Rd
Whittier, CA 90604

Gina Q. writes: I was in desperate need of a tire to replace the flat I got yesterday. The man I spoke with informed me that the tire I was looking for was no longer in production but did provide a comparable tire for a reasonable price. It was a lot better than the…

Sawtelle 76

11305 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Christine B. writes: If you take the Santa Monica exit off the 405 and need gas, go west on Santa Monica, go past the first gas station you see, and head to this 76 station, which is the second gas station.  For some reason, even though the two are just about a block…

Express Smog Check

1500 S Harbor Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631

Bora K. writes: I hate getting smog checks. I don't know why but I do. The great thing about this place was how I was in and out of it in less than 15 minutes. Plus they had current issues of all kinds of magazines which made waiting a more pleasant experience than…

Flip's Tire Center
Neighborhood: Van Nuys

7745 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91405

Dee L. writes: We LOVE Flip's because they are honest, professional, courteous and we can always trust them.  I bought a full set of tires two years ago here & was very pleased with their performance.  I
have visited Flip's twice this year for nails in two…

Studio City 76 Auto Care Center @ Union 76
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12863 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: Allllllright! Listen up SFV!!

Yeah, I'm talkin to you San Fernando Valley.

You and I need to have a little chit chat about this thing you like to call Summer. First of all, why, WHY, must you insist on being a good 20 degrees hotter than anywhere…

La Shell

5805 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Sofia M. writes: I really wanted and needed a pedicure (badly). But because I'm trying to save up for grad school, I've limited such extravagances. So I've been doing my own pedicures and even eyebrows for about a month now. *shrug*

But this review isn't about…

Automotive Carburetot Exchange Inc.
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

5711 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

veronique m. writes: This place is amazing.

I needed to get my car fixed, and everywhere I went kept quoting me ridiculous prices and adding stuff on. Then this place was recommended to me by a friend.

I called up and the owner, Tony, told me to come on over.

Honestly, he…

Perfect Auto
Neighborhood: Glendale

364 W Colorado Blvd
Glendale, CA 91204

Kimberly R. writes: As I was driving towards Glendale on the 110 to the 5 I got into a fender bender and unfortunately my car was damaged.  It was still able to drive, but not for long.  Luckily, I just happened to pull over near Perfect Auto and even though they don't…

Burbank Auto Detail
Neighborhood: Burbank

405 S Victory Blvd
# D
Burbank, CA 91502

Christy L. writes: As a girl, I find it hard to find any type of automotive place where the workers are either a) trying to take advantage of my not so vast knowledge of the inner workings of a car, b) competing to see who can give me the creepiest looks an/or vibe, or…

C & C Collision

826 S Arroyo Pkwy
Pasadena, CA 91105

Simon C. writes: I've known these guys for years, back when they were known as Custom & Classic Paint & Body and located elsewhere in Pasadena.

I found them through an eBay auction, where I was trying to customize one of my cars and they were offering good pricing on…

A-1 Auto

2245 S Barrington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Jon E. writes: Doyle is a good guy.  He's funny and straightforward (which I appreciate in a mechanic).

He was my first foray away from the dealership and I'm glad I found him and it gave me hope that there are decent mechanics out there.

I was losing all of my…

Mr. Polish

1901 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067

T- K. writes: Upon the referral of a co-worker, I made an appointment with Mr. Polish for a full detail. He seemed friendly on the phone, even though he was focused on the task at hand. In person, Mr. Polish treated me with respect. You just have to return the…

Fantasy Mobile Auto Detail

Ramon Mondragon
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Janine S. writes: This is the best car wash I've received since being in LA. Yes, my car is important, I spend a lot of time in it, and since seeing the Transformers-my car is my sidekick and friend.

Ramon gave a very meticulous car wash, and he came to me! The only…

Kimble's Auto Sound

20241 Valley Blvd
Ste G
Walnut, CA 91789

kimble k. writes: hahaha, this is my shop!  which is now closed. check www.myspace.com/kimblekim for picture of my work. if you need work done, i'm in paramount now.

Glendale Smog & Test Only
Neighborhood: Glendale

1297 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91206

Darice B. writes: Without any really good idea of a reputable, affordable smog check place close to Glendale, I found this one on smogtips.com.  I figured I'd give it a shot, and they had an online coupon.  (I also decided to go to a Test-Only station, figuring I…

Rusty's Automotive

11522 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650

Rachel Q. writes: First off, I know nothing about cars. This fact alone makes it difficult to find a mechanic that I feel comfortable giving non-technical descriptions of my car issues (complete with sound effects) to, and that can explain to me what is going on with…

Circle Marina Car Wash

4800 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90804

Amy P. writes: This is one of those places that you definitely get what you pay for! My suggestion is to pay a few extra dollars for the better car wash package. I do like this place because they have two different colored towels they use to dry your cars; one for…

Tiesto

90189

teresa-licious a. writes: Thirty-somethings: Where do we park for the Sports Arena?

Parking Lot Guy: (with a chuckle) Are you guys going to the rave?

Thirty-somethings: Well, we're here to see Tiesto.

Parking Lot Guy: Yeah, same thing.

That should have been our first warning.…

Express Smog & Auto Repair Center

11467 Ventura Blvd
#A
Studio City, CA 91604

Shannon V. writes: I am a lady that does not know much about cars. Driving? Yes! Repairs? Yikes!

That's why I give this place 5 stars! They do know about cars. As it turns out, they know a lot about cars and they use that knowledge for good, rather than evil.

I have…

Wellcome Motors
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3960 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 205
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Jonathan L. writes: Who needs a good haggle with an auto dealer?  Not Me!  

I've had my eye on the new 08 Audi TT Roadster since I saw it at the L.A. autoshow. I've visited and compared prices from Rusnak Audi, McKenna Audi, Audi Of Downtown L.A. and even checked out…

Acasta Towing
Neighborhood: Pasadena

53 N Sierra Bonita
Pasadena, CA 91106

Natalie D. writes: OK - let me just get this out in the open right now.

For reasons that I will share in just a moment, this biz gets five stars.

But the honest truth is, there's also a selfish reason for this review:
In the event I need to use Acasta Towing again in…

DoneRight Automotive Repair

560 Valdry Ct
Ste B7
Brentwood, CA 94513

Rex Q. writes: Its hard to find a good mechanic in Brentwood! After taking my car to several different shops these guys gave me an honest estimate and completed the work while I waited. I could not have been more happy with DoneRight Automotive! Talk about an…

Vintage Transmission And Gear

560 Valdry Court
Unit B7
Brentwood, CA 90049

Rex Q. writes: I bought my daughter an old mustang off craigslist. A few weeks later she went to put it into gear and it wouldn't budge! Turns out the transmission went out! Since I had taken my other car to DoneRight Automotive Repair I took the Mustang over…

Chevron

11770 E Washington
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Amy K. writes: Dude.  This station has a squeegee at EVERY pump, along with a paper towel dispenser.  And lots of pumps.  And the water for the squeegee and the paper towels were still there at 10pm.  Plus the prices were decent.

You can't turn left out of either…

Arco ampm

10808 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90240

fran d. writes: holy petrochemical sweetness batman! you say this station is selling gas at $2.55 a gallon?

do you know what this means?

with all the money we'll save on gas, we'll finally be able to afford that new turbo engine amphibious jet fighter with twin laser…

Sun Hand Car Wash
Neighborhood: Wilshire Center

128 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Sarah F. writes: So, my favorite car wash "spa" is temporarily closed, and on my way to get a hair cut, I pulled into the gates at Sun Hand Car Wash at 6:00pm. I had a dialogue that sounded a lot like this:

Owner: "Sorry, we close."
Me: "But the gate was open!"
O: "We…

Silverlake Car Wash
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3595 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

toni p. writes: I love this car wash. When I moved from the westside to the eastside, I missed Shine & Brite so much. Silverlake Car Wash is smaller but has that same feeling. The attendants take a lot of time to clean all your car's inside parts (including inside…

S & J Wilshire Tow
Neighborhood: Mid-City

2400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018

food j. writes: This is a preliminary review as I have yet to procure my car from this place, but so far, talking to them on the phone has been the least painful part of having my car towed from in front of my apartment building this morning.   The person I spoke to…

Pep Boys Automotive Supercenters

256 S Atlantic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022

Aimee S. writes: I needed an upper radiator hose.

They had it.

It cost me $9.99 even though I was expecting to pay $20-$30.  Sweet.

I stood in line for way too long to pay at the one register that was open.
I saw at least 3 other employees that could have opened up…

Magic Gas & Cafe
Neighborhood: Echo Park

1600 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026

robert c. writes: Great Drip-coffee, Wonderful Chai latte's. This place may be just a lil gas station, but their coffee is really, really good. I would go here over Chango's (Right across the street) any day.

The employees are always very nice, great attitudes that's…

Padilla Auto Repair

4365 Huntington Dr S
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Tony C. writes: $10 oil change if you bring in your own oil / filter (and who doesn't???)

did the change in 15 minutes. faster than Jiffy Lube, no BS, no upsell. they're familiar with honda/toyota/nissans, even had an older highly modded 280Z on the lift.

thank you!…