Center Cities Automotive - Auto Repair Shop in Whittier CA

This shop charged me $1100 for work not done. They painted my engine without taking grease off and/or cleaning what they claimed. They claimed my 39 buick had a cracked head, when in fact my engine needed to be flushed and pressure clean. The estimate for head gasket (only the gasket)was $450 when I purchased one for $65. This place is ripping people off and have been reported to the Better Business Bureau.

Oct 18, 2021 · Cesar Garcia

Service is excellent! Our truck wasn't passing smog. I brought it here and they were able to get the car on the Dynamo Monitor and the truck passed. It was worth every penny! Luis is great! I highly recommend!!!

Apr 25, 2023 · Georgiann DiOrio

Brought my car for maintenance check. Quality work and priced on par with other auto shops around area. Detailed report of what was done and posted on Carfax. AAA discount.

Feb 05, 2024 · Joseph Pedregon

Went for check up offered by AAA and had no issues with my car besides a tire pressure sensor that would not turn off so I figured they would be able to let me know what tires needed to be replaced or why the sensor was on. Left my car and when they said it was ready and they notified me that I had a radiator leak. Which was surprising to me since I had no problems or signs of a leak prior to this check up. I couldn't afford what they were recommending at that time so I told I would bring it back once I could get the money. The next day I went to drive my car to the store around the corner from my house when my car started smoking a large amount. Luckily I was able to make it home. I lifted the hood and could see fluid spewed all over my engine, inside the hood, on the battery and all over everything. I could see a large amount of fluid spayed all over the street. I called them and they looked at it again to which they said we told you that there was a leak and that it must have just gotten worse. I have been so frustrated with the whole experience here. I took my car to another mechanic to fix the issues that my car now had even though it had been running fine. I wish I had never taken my car here and had just taken it to a tire place. I would not recommend this facility to anyone.

Aug 11, 2020 · Michelle Duenas

We've used many different mechanic shops over the years for work on our business trucks and Center Cities Automotive has by far proved to be the best shop we've come across. Knowledgeable, honest, clean facility, they go that extra mile in getting the job done right. We will continue to use them for our work trucks and personal vehicles as well as recommending them to all our friends and family.

May 19, 2017 · Esther