K & G Auto Repair Services

Best to get your car maintained. I been coming here for years and my car still feels brand new thanks to the staff here. I recommend it to anyone in the area and they don’t BS anything.

Went there to get my car checked after the engine light was on. The price was reasonable and the service was fast. The staff there took the time to explain to me what’s wrong with the car and which part they need to change to fix the problem. An estimate of the cost after a diagnosis is also given in detail.
After the repair, they also gave me a walk through again including showing me the old part they have changed out and explain how the problem occured. Very upfront and professional. The detail of the repair is also given in written form on the bill.

It is no longer the KC Auto I know anymore! They hired some idiots to serve customers.
My car was not starting the first tempt in the morning. The older Mainland Chinese man told me to leave the car there and told me some possibilities that I decided not to leave the car with him. «Could it be your smart key wasn’t doing the trick? Did you take the smart key out from your purse first?» I told him I have been driving this car for years and I know how to start the car with the smart key. The problem just started a month ago and it didnt go away and only happened in the morning, everything seemed fine after that.
I told him I couldn’t leave the car that day. It turned out, there were 2 issues with my car. First, one of the coil was dead, only 5 instead of 6 were working.
A week later, the car shaked so badly that I took it to the closest family-​owned auto shop with REALLY high rating ( Unilocal). In 5 minutes, tt was diagnosed the coil was dead. The shaking maybe caused by the weak battery. But I could take the car home and see the shaking would go away. Turned out the car was dead in a parking lot with a dead battery. After AAA replaced a new battery, everything was like new!
I mean, KC Auto didnt even take time to bother find out what happen. Since I know the couple owners were no longer there, I will definitely not coming back to these idiots.

This review is a comment on their ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
I had a check engine light come on, and I do admit the issue was complicated and needed a higher level of skill to diagnose properly. In the end, they were unable to tell me exactly what the problem was. I took it to another mechanic who told me it was because of my brakes! I did not have power brake function!
The reason I am giving such a bad review is because I specifically mentioned to the mechanic here at KC that I was hearing an odd noise whenever I stepped on the brakes, but they weren’t able to catch the problem. I drove with the car for 2 days before taking it to another mechanic. I literally could have died on the road or at least easily gotten into an accident.

I recently when to K-​C Auto Service for some car services. Some of the attributes for this business: Honesty, Reliable, Hard-​Working. I have been going here for many years. I highly recommend going here for car services if you live within the area.

Fantastic experience, fully recommend! Front desk lady was very nice. Workers took my car right back and completed my oil change and tire rotation in less than half an hour. Price was very fair. I would certainly return again!!!

Straight to the point, bring your own oil and filter, think they charge like 7 or 8 bucks. They check your air pressure but not your the rest of your fluid levels. You probably need to request for them to do it. Its cheap, paid like 20 dollars for a regular oil check-​2 door car. Noticed they have been closed on thursdays!

This review isn’t a bad one but isn’t a good one either.
This is how it went. I took my car in on a Saturday without appointment and got my oil changed. We were out in a little over an hour which is really good. The price was also amazing! Now what upsets me is that I asked the lady in the office if the mechanic checks all the fluids and she said yes he chalks everything and your tires. So I’m like this is awesome and I do know a lot about cars, so for the price that’s a steal! However everytime I get anything done on my cars, I take it home and check everything to make sure it’s done right, well… they didn’t check the fluids because I’m a quart low on transmission fluid and brake fluid. Don’t think I’ll go back. I don’t like to be lied too. I mean if you didn’t check the fluids, just tell me, and I’ll probably go back due to honesty. But they weren’t so honest.

Very honest mechanic. He gave me many free advice,

I had actually called in yesterday after reading the reviews to see if they could squeeze in an oil change around 11am. The owner flat out told me not today, which seemed kind of harsh. Anyway he had told me to come back tomorrow when they opened at 8:30. I came back at opening today at 8:40 and there was someone already getting an oil change. When I asked if I could get an oil change, he said not today yet again. I was confused because there was just the one customer before me. I actually wanted the shop to look at my brakes as well because they need to be changed. I told him that I’m willing to wait and he got finished with the customer in 10 minutes and when I mentioned the brakes he told me there was no mechanic on Thursdays… ummm okay? I can see how the owner seems nice but I’m annoyed at the service I’ve gotten so far. I decided to get just the oil change and leave. But just so it’s out there apparently there is NO MECHANIC on THURSDAYs, so don’t bother if you need more than an oil change if that happens to be your day off.

This is a mom and pop place that gives you no frills, no drama when it comes keeping your ride in tip top shape. As some of the other reviews mention — the best part (outside of the great prices), is they don’t try and up-​sell you on stuff… they keep it simple and honest.

This place was great. Fast and inexpensive. Best of all, they didn’t try selling me other services I didn’t really need. I will definitely go back.

Had my transmission fluid changed here for 58 bucks. Can’t beat that! Other shop charge between 80 to 150. I would definitely going back here

Been coming here since I was a young lad. They change the oil on most of my cars, exception been those that had maintenance included with the car. Also took care of my mom’s 1991 Camry, which still running strong. Battery and brake jobs are very good. I mostly buy and bring my own parts, but they can order for you if you like. The owner /​chief mechanic is the most honest guy I know. He will only recommend the services that are absolutely necessary. I think the owner is doing this as a hobby at this point. Their kids are all grown and they don’t have any financial obligations. This place can get busy so best to call ahead. Owner’s wife runs the office and will tell you to come another day if the wait is long. I got my oil changed in 30 minutes today.

I went there for the first time on a Thursday morning I asked for an oil change and they came around 8:15am and they open 8:30am. While they changed my oil the guy pumped my tires a little. The owner has a heavy accent, but he is nice. Takes about 20−30mins depending what time you go and how busy it is. I SUGGEST to go in the morning. My oil change cost $ 22, I didnt bring my own oil or anything, jus my money. Overall, great. Definitely coming back.

Easy. fast. cheap.
I came in about 9am on a Wednesday. I waited for as little as 20 minutes. Got my oil change and left. Easy as that.

So… the story goes that I went on a weekend trip and left the car at home. My mom, being ever so great, decided to take my car down to the neighborhood auto service shop for an oil change.
The mechanic ended up telling my mom that they don’t stock Mazda oil filters, as it’s not a popular brand. That’s fine. I understand that.
What’s not acceptable is that they ended up charging her the standard price. They did not offer to do it next time when they have it in stock, but instead persuaded her on the supposed insignificance of getting a new oil filter.
Their official response? The car’s fine. You don’t NEED a new oil filter. We can just get it changed the next time around.
Seriously?
It’s not an oil change if you don’t change the filter. That’s straight out deception. The fact that you charged her full price for a service you did not perform is nothing short of a scam. In fact, any reasonable mechanics will tell you changing the oil filter is, in fact, the most important part of an oil change.
This tells me KC Auto Service has no problem spoon-​feeding lies to its customers. So I guess 9000 miles on the same oil filter is a-​okay in their opinion.
Not coming back, and I’ll be sure to direct businesses elsewhere.

Small family owned place. Cheap, quick oil change, nice people, no BS.
Oil change here is 8 bucks with your own oil and filter. I’m no car expert but that seems cheap to me. I’ve been here twice now both times on a friday early morning (8−9am). First time was empty, second time I was second in line. Each time took less than 45 mins to get out of there.
Garage only has 3 ports so it might be best to call ahead and avoid the weekends. I only get my oil change here so I can’t attest to repairs but the owner is very nice and seems trustworthy. No signs so far of trying to sell me extra services in fact I hardly say anything. I come in, ask for oil change, sit, wait, pay, leave. Exactly how I like it and the reason for my 5 star rating.
Waiting area (the office) is also small with not a lot to entertain. There’s a taco bell next door and a few things across the way so plan accordingly.

You know what they say, in life nothing is certain except death and taxes. Well, you can pretty much add oil change in there if you drive a car. For us Angelenos, that pretty much is just about everyone I know. What better place to do it then here at KC Auto. I have been coming here for over 15 years, easily. For $ 8 if you bring your own filter and oil, they will lift your car up and make your engines well lubricated once again. I always bring synthetic oil here as it is really expensive to change synthetic at dealerships. Don’t come on weekends and don’t come on the third Thursdays as they are either busy or closed. Don’t you feel better now that there are more things that are inevitable in life? No? Sorry.

Go mid-​week and early! This place sort of looks like a chop shop from a distance and its small… but its cheap and legit. They’ve done oil changes and major car repair to my poor little chariot. I drive him like a rental. :(
Kudos to Carrie C! I never knew she spoke English. I’ve only heard her on the phone speaking Chinese and the only words she said to me was, «he is cute» in reference to my stuffed penguin. (I was convinced my car was going to explode due to a oil leak. I had 2 cds and a pair of heels in my purse too; chicks… I know.)