168 Motoring

Kevin is amazing and extremely friendly and has always treated me like family. It’s always a treat to come here because every time I come I learn something new from the advice Kevin gives me. Service is always quick and top quality. Another bonus about 168 is that Kevin can order parts for you and does everything he can to get the lowest price for you. 168 is the only place I trust with my car, and it’s the only place I take my car!

Kevin (owner) of 168 motoring is the man! Top notch customer service, and the endless amount of customization you can have done at his shop are endless! Pricing is on point! DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER. Any custom work, (aesthetics/​performance) this is the shop to go to! His tech Gilbert seems like a cool guy as well! So far, I’ve had these parts installed and installed on my Lexus iS250. Lowering springs, carbon fiber lip, carbon fiber diffuser, spoilers, and full exhaust setup done! 168 makes sure the customer is 110% satisfied! Think I’m done modding my car but am trying to find something else to do just so I can go back! Don’t hesitate to give them your business! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Kevin at 168 Motoring is super helpful. I would definitely recommend this shop. They helped fixed my issue with wheels rubbing. I was running an aggressive rear set-​up with 19’s in the back. I took it to another shop before and paid for service. They did NOT do a good job. Kevin was able to identify the solution immediately.
We switched to 15 mm wheel spacers in the rear. He also had my rear fenders shaved for free as part of the purchase. I definitely would come back again.
Thanks Kevin and your team for your help! I can now drive peacefully over bumps at a decent speed without rubbing my tires in the rear.

The only place i trust my cars with. I brought my 2014 Q50 here to get it lowered, exhaust, and rims. A year later I upgraded my car for the 2015 Q50 sport and Kevin took care of me once again. I brought my car straight from the dealership to get it lowered, exhaust, and had them powder coat my rims gloss bronze. If you want quality work this is the only place to go. Hands down the best customer service!

Quality, service and price were all excellent. Having my car done faster than anticipated was the cherry on top.

Got my Volk TE37 wheel powder coated here and it looks flawless. It’s been almost a year since I’ve had it done and it still look brand new (no chip). I’ve also adjusted my coil-​overs here many times. Kevin and Gilbert are extremely polite and professional. Their project consists of Import, American, to European supercars. I am beyond satisfied with their service and would highly recommend to anyone.

First, let me start off by saying that when it comes to the work performed on my cars I am critical to a fault. Rarely have I had a mod installed where I did not find a problem, be it a slightly crooked weld, a small ding on a new rim, etc. I always find something that irritates me.
What that background, let me say that I could not be more pleased with the work 168 Motoring Performed on my car. On 12/​30/​2015, I had Kevin and his crew install new shocks and a set of lowering springs on my 2007 Prius. Kevin was a pleasure to work with and seemed very appreciative of the business. Additionally, the price was very fair he made the whole process easy as he both dropped me off and picked me up from my office.
That night I drove the car home and it was great No weird squeaks or bumps. I even inspected the interior in the hatch and could not see any evidence that it had been pulled apart.
I will use 168 Motoring whenever I can for whatever I can. I really am that happy with the work.

Took my VW R32 in today to get my coilover system raised so I don’t scrape as much.
Kevin took care of me with super fast service, and a great price.
If you’re looking for a trustworthy spot to take your car this is it!
Will be back for rims and tires in the future.

They got great people down there…
Had them lower my Maserati ghibli… Service was fast and efficient… Thanks for hooking it up!

Top notch workmanship & service! This is the ONLY shop I’ll be going to from now on. Elliott and Gilbert just helped me install Tanabe springs in my ’06 GS430. I’ve never seen anyone install springs that fast (only took an hour up on the lift). Not only did he bust out a quick and clean spring install, he also helped me fix an issue with my incorrect lug nuts. He cleaned up the damaged metal on the wheels and now I’m back on the road safe and sound free of charge. Now that’s what I call going above and beyond.
I was originally looking around San Diego where I live but the shops down were charging an arm and a leg. The guys at 168 did it for less than half of that and got me out the door faster than the time Elliott originally quoted me. They were definitely worth the drive. If you’re looking to get anything done on your car, look no further and call these guys!

Just came back from getting my springs lowered and halfway home, one of the rear springs FELL OUT on the road! Called Kevin from the shop and he sed. «Tough luck».
Lol j/​k. Kevin and G did a great job and everything came out perfect. mind u my mustang has 79 miles so it’s practically brand new. thus, I was hesitant to take it elsewhere or do it myself.
Good job 168 Motoring. will def. reach out to you guys again if I want something done fast and efficient.

Wouldn’t recommend any shop other than 168. Got in an accident that really messed up my entire bumper, which included the headlights, parking sensors and some internal damages. Took it to 168, and they took good care of my car.
They worked closely with my pain in the ass insurance and made it all work out in the end. My car looks brand new and I am so happy I took it there.
Great service, friendly staff and well knowledgable on all cars. Topped it off by getting tint on my windows, and turned out awesome. Take your car to people who are the real deal. And not that crappy body shop that might rip you off. I’m a girl and don’t know much about cars, but learned a little something at 168. Highly recommended.

From my first phone call to inquire about pricing to the moment I left the shop with my first mods, 168 Motoring treated me like royalty. Working with them has been by far one of the best customer service (and overall) experiences I’ve had in SoCal to date.
Everyone that works here is friendly and knowledgeable and before you even give them your business, they treat you as if you are a long time customer. Other shops around town take note, this is who you are competing with. The best part is that this shop does not sacrifice affordability for their great service. They beat all their competitors pricing both on parts and labor.
I recently had some lowering springs installed on my GS350. I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon (as an appointment) to have them put on and met Kevin and the rest of the 168 team. While I was waiting for my springs to get installed, Kevin and I talked shop and he answered a lot of mod related questions I had since I’m fairly new to this world. There’s a chill little waiting area with a couch, TV (which had some car videos playing), car magazines and brochures, and lots of wheels on display. Less than an hour later, my car was lowered and looked fantastic. Came back a week later to have some spacers installed to complete the look.
I feel like I’m annoying because I must have called them 10 – 15 times in the last two weeks with questions since I started working with them and every time they are patient, accommodating, and friendly.
I have more work planned for the future (exhaust on order and new wheels planned for next spring) so I will defintiely be a repeat customer.
If you’re considering any sort of mod work on your vehicle, this is the place to go!

Theres 168 Motoring in the South Bay, better yet in Los Angeles, why go anywhere else. You can do it all here. The 168 team really knows their stuff, and I have been a loyal customer of Kevin and Gilbert for over 10 years. Prices are the best, knowledge is hands down better than anyone else in the game.
Here’s a story that will convince you all how OG these guys are. I’m a huge car guy (at least before my kid). I found a set of 18″ Brabus Monoblock IVs on CL, and I picked them up from some guy who didn’t even know what the «B» meant (he thought they were Bentley wheels). I picked the suckers up for $ 300, lol. Mulipiece, chrome. Took it into Gilbert, and low and behold, Gilbert’s initials were on the wheels. He had rebuilt them way, way back in the day when these Monoblock IVs were sold brand new. That’ s how long he’s been doing this.
Trust these guys, they know whats up.

There’s a reason why this place has 5 stars, because it’s a five star place! It must because I drove 4 – 5 hrs round trip just to get my car lowered! Sure there might be good spots in San Diego but not like 168!
I heard about this place through club Lexus. The word gets around quick. The price was reasonable and service was fast! I used to do my own car or have friends help but I decided not to my own work on the Lexus. That being said I’m picky where I go. I’m sure they did over 100’s of 3^rd generation Lexus IS’s alone! They work on everything from civics to Lambos! The shop currently has a white Lambo!
Go to this shop if you want good price items and goo quality service!

I cannot say enough about the 168 Motoring Team!
Let me take you back to May 2014 when I found them on IG/​FB. I was initially interested in plasti dipping my wheels (it’s ok to laugh). I was rather surprised by the GENUINE customer service and patience after my million questions about dipping my wheels versus powder coating for my brand new Lexus F Sport. Seeing the amazing cars they work on day to day was almost intimidating. I couldn’t believe they would bother with a girl and plastidip. LOL. June 2014 they kindly dipped my wheels for me and I was pleased! Spending the wait talking with Kevin and the other 168 fellas made me feel right at home! It was the SMALL THINGS that matter… read on…
FAST FORWARD TO APRIL 2015… I have returned to 168 numerous times to create what my Lexus is today… RSR Downs; Seibon CF lip, side skirts, rear diffuser, spoiler; Tanabe Strut bar and exhaust, Injen intake and installation of my custom AG wheels with Hankook tires. Not only did I get great pricing but I was provided superior workmanship and service. Each visit I feel like a princess because I am taken care of THAT WELL. My Lexus turns heads EVERY WHERE! Not an exaggeration.
KEVIN is THE BEST! Kevin know his shhhtuff. ;) Bless him for taking my umpteen million calls of questions and providing THE BEST advice over the past 10 months. I am so grateful I have 168 Motoring in my life. They are truly EXPERTS IN THE BUSINESS and creating automotive masterpieces. OUTSTANDING WORK FELLAS!
BE WARNED… you may THINK you going there for ONE THING but you WILL BE BACK! You will feel the warmest and most sincere welcome from these professionals and be so pleased with your deal and quality of work that you will want more! Plus, they give you free water and they have a super comfy couch. LOL. Oh and the place is ALWAYS CLEAN! EVERYTHING about 168 Motoring is stellar!
Thank you 168 Motoring for everything. I hope your business continues to be prosperous and the word spreads of all the great things you are doing for people and their rides!
Muah,
Laurisa
«started from the bottom, now we HERE!»

I can see why these guys have nothing but 5 star ratings. I pulled in 20 minutes before they closed, and they greeted me with smiles, where most places would grumble and tell you to come back the next day. After a diagnostic, Kevin let me know exactly what the problem was and how much it would cost. I needed the car that evening, so I drove home, and took it back when the parts were in. They were true to their word. My car is running smooth again, and there were no surprise expenses. I paid exactly what they estimated.
In addition, they inflated and checked my tires, and found a gash in one of my tires that could lead to a blowout if I was not aware of it. Since my kids often use this car, I was relieved to find out about the tire before one of my kids dealt with a dangerous blowout.
Topping it all off, they are so close, I could walk home if needed. They are just blocks away.
These guys are the best I have ever dealt with.

Vehicle: 1998 BMW M3
Maintenance: Tire/​Wheel Balancing
I had tires installed at another shop that came highly recommended from the enthusiast community.
Unfortunately, I noticed my steering wheel shimmy after the installation, and didn’t have time to drive back in the afternoon traffic. Fast-​forward to SAT afternoon, with a call placed to 168 Motoring. They told me to come in, and I’ll be taken care of.
I’m greeted by Kevin, the shop owner, who immediately takes down my information, and gives me the pricing and time frame. He welcomes me to a nice comfy sofa, big-​screen TV, and even provided cold bottled water. But what’s best of all, is the hospitable attitude you simply don’t find at car shops anymore.
The job was completed in a timely manner, with recommendation to come back if I notice any other issues. Kevin even offered assistance in finding hard to locate Euro-​only options for my car, which I thought was pretty cool.
I’ll definitely be coming here again!

I just found this shop not too long ago and I love the staff here. Also very attentive and have a high attention to detail. Now I don’t have to drive so far to service or add to my car. The man who works the the front is Kevin. He is the go to guy for things you need, if you need something he can probably get it and get you a better price on it.
Don’t be surprised when you come here and see all the luxury and exotic cars that may be parked outside. They are great at wheel and tire fitments, ensure that you well get the best set-​up for you. I can’t wait to get my Subaru on some nice coil-​overs.
So to get to the point, call them first or just walk-​in to see what they can do for you.

Thanks again Kevin. Great shop, they dropped my W212 MBZ professionally, quickly and with great value. I shopped around and 168 had the best price anywhere I could find in SoCal. Everyone was super professional and the work they did was great.
From my first e-​mail to when I paid and left I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I gotta tell you – I hardly ever leave 5 star reviews.