So Cal Auto Clinic

I brought a car that I was test driving to be inspected last week. They were able to take me in right away and get it done foe me, which I am very grateful. They didn't charge very much either. He gave my a car a pretty good report. He noted a few potential future maintenance issues. Pointed out a couple filters that need replacing. He also told me that the oil was good and that the tires and brakes were new. This is the point where I kind of knock off a couple stars though. I had brake problems almost immediately on my drive home. They weren't constant -- they were intermittent over the next couple days, but I could feel metal grinding against metal. I took it to a mechanic near my work who, after a quick visual inspection, said the front brake pads needed replacing. I paid him feeling like I might be getting lied to (I didn't tell him the brakes were new), and since then my car has been running perfectly. I like car. I'm really glad I bought it. I'm very appreciative that he was able to get my inspection done right away, without which I wouldn't have bought it. But it is odd to me that he pointed out specifically that my brakes were new when they clearly needed replacing. Maybe they were new but weren't installed right? I don't know. I'm inclined to believe the second guy though because my brakes work now and they were sometimes grinding before. In any case, it's a minor issue for buying a used car. I'm very happy with my purchase and I'm thankful to So Cal Auto Clinic for their part in helping me purchase it. I kind of wish they had found the problem with my brakes when doing the inspection though. I can't really give them five stars when another mechanic had to diagnose and fix what they had told me was good.

Aug 27, 2022 · Anthony Juarez

Would not recommend. Their repair philosophy it to just start repalcing things till something fixes the problem. Their business practices are not very fair either. I brought my camry in a couple months ago to diagnose some low engine power I was experiencing. When I came in, the mechanic said it would be $60 for a diagnotic which I agreed to. He spent about 5 mintues and reading the engine codes and then recommended cleaning the throttle body and replacing the MAF for for $250. I asked how he knew that was the problem, and he said it was one of a many possible problems with the car. I sensed their philosophy is to just replacing things until something works which is not a very cost effective method. I decided not to proceed with the repairs becasue I didn't trust this mechanic. Worked on the car myself and discovered it was actually a clogged catalytic converter; good thing I ignored their advice. I asked if he could waive or reduce the $60 diagnotic charge since he simply spent 5 min reading computer codes (which I already had done myself) and didn't actually give a diagnostic. He refused, but did not have good explanation as to why. I paid and left, but will never return.

Jul 01, 2022 · Nathan Kovarik

I purchased a synthetic oil change from groupon and called to make an appointment. They got me scheduled at the perfect time for me. When i got there it was very fast took maybe 15 minutes unlike the dealer that always takes 2-3hour just to change my oil. They even fully inspected my car and told me what i would need soon. I would definitely return here again for any service i need done on any of my cars

Mar 26, 2018 · ant boiz

So cal has a great team ready to take care of you. I have a bmw e39 and recently did a swap for a 70k motor. Shant was honest and very trustworthy guy. He did jobs that aren’t so easy and took care of my car. Didn’t have to go back with other Issues leaving the shop. Prices are good, not like other shops with sky rocket prices. Small or big jobs stop by you’ll be satisfied !

Mar 26, 2018 · AAA Motorwerks

Hands down the best, and most honest, service I’ve ever gotten from a mechanic/body shop. Shant provides personalized, caring, service to each of his customers. I called him from Florida for my 65yo mom’s car and after ONE phone call he took over the A-Z of insuring my mom didn’t have to do anything. I’ve never experienced this kind of service before. I wish I could clone him and have someone like that here in Florida.

Jul 14, 2018 · Tina Walton