I could not be happier with the service I received at Japanese Auto Center. The staff is always warm, friendly, and attentive. They ask all the right questions to get to the root of any issue. I came in for a routine oil change, a smog check, and to have my brakes fixed, and they made the entire process easy.
They walked me through every detail and provided a clear estimate upfront so there were no surprises. Even though they were clearly busy, as most good auto shops are, they stayed organized and handled everything seamlessly. It truly feels like you are working with family.
I highly recommend Japanese Auto Center for anyone looking for honest, reliable, and quality service.
-Steven
Rod Uyeda
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December 25, 2025
I made an appointment at 7 AM to drop off my car. I arrived early since I didn’t know what traffic was going to be like and everything appeared opened and lit up. So I walked to the office and offered to wait outside until they opened, but they welcome me in Enthusiastically and started working on my paperwork immediately! From that point forward, they always kept me informed what was going on, and I was extremely satisfied with their work. You can often tell how good a mechanic is by the cleanliness of their operation and their place was spotless! They have earned my business for the rest of my days!
Lisa Wintroub
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January 16, 2026
This was my first time coming to Japanese auto repair. My son has used them several times in the past and was extremely happy with their service. Let’s just say I have never been somewhere where I was in and out so quickly. the owner Dan met me when I arrived and he actually took care of the service on my car. I was extremely satisfied with the service and will definitely use this repair shop in the future.
Thank you!
Randy Dotemoto
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October 16, 2025
Service Date: October 13, 2025
Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
I recently brought my Crosstrek into Japanese Auto Center with a suspected bad wheel bearing. The team quickly confirmed my self-diagnosis and replaced the defective bearing efficiently. I also opted to have the CVT fluid replaced during the visit.
Mario was professional, communicative, and respectful of my time. I appreciated his transparency and the way they explained the issue and the repair process. My car now runs smoothly and quietly again—exactly what I was hoping for. As a bonus, I received a 10% discount for being a AAA member, which was a nice touch and much appreciated.
Highly recommend Japanese Auto Center for anyone looking for honest, knowledgeable, and reliable auto service. I’ll definitely be returning for future maintenance needs.
Johann J
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October 24, 2025
Price is great for the treatment and service quality, if you don't care about premiums, price is still more than reasonable for the fixes performed.
I'm not a mechanic but I am an engineer, and have done repairs on many cars. Some fixes however, require special equipment or are messy, annoying, etc. In that case, I leave my car to the specialists, of which I've struggled to find genuine mechanics who won't sacrifice the customer for a couple extra dollars. Having been to over 25 shops in the area, I truly believe that Japanese Auto Center is the closest you can get to perfection in a mechanic shop, and might be one of the best shops in California to be honest.
I came in for a few simple repairs to judge the work quality before committing to expensive, detailed jobs. First off and contrary to my biggest peeve, the jobs are clearly priced and quotes are given before any work is done.
I also purposefully left out key issues in the vehicle to see if they could catch them, as other mechanics I've been to have missed these. All issues were diagnosed and more importantly, NO UPSELLS happened. They made notes of them and stated recommended services, rather than performing the service without consent and up selling as every 4 in 5 shops I've been to do.
Lastly, 24 months of warranty is nice. I'm not sure how valuable this is since that'll depend on whether its honored, but it's a nice bonus that isn't usually offered at this price point. Great work and props to the techs, they truly know their stuff!
I could not be happier with the service I received at Japanese Auto Center. The staff is always warm, friendly, and attentive. They ask all the right questions to get to the root of any issue. I came in for a routine oil change, a smog check, and to have my brakes fixed, and they made the entire process easy. They walked me through every detail and provided a clear estimate upfront so there were no surprises. Even though they were clearly busy, as most good auto shops are, they stayed organized and handled everything seamlessly. It truly feels like you are working with family. I highly recommend Japanese Auto Center for anyone looking for honest, reliable, and quality service. -Steven
I made an appointment at 7 AM to drop off my car. I arrived early since I didn’t know what traffic was going to be like and everything appeared opened and lit up. So I walked to the office and offered to wait outside until they opened, but they welcome me in Enthusiastically and started working on my paperwork immediately! From that point forward, they always kept me informed what was going on, and I was extremely satisfied with their work. You can often tell how good a mechanic is by the cleanliness of their operation and their place was spotless! They have earned my business for the rest of my days!
This was my first time coming to Japanese auto repair. My son has used them several times in the past and was extremely happy with their service. Let’s just say I have never been somewhere where I was in and out so quickly. the owner Dan met me when I arrived and he actually took care of the service on my car. I was extremely satisfied with the service and will definitely use this repair shop in the future. Thank you!
Service Date: October 13, 2025 Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Crosstrek I recently brought my Crosstrek into Japanese Auto Center with a suspected bad wheel bearing. The team quickly confirmed my self-diagnosis and replaced the defective bearing efficiently. I also opted to have the CVT fluid replaced during the visit. Mario was professional, communicative, and respectful of my time. I appreciated his transparency and the way they explained the issue and the repair process. My car now runs smoothly and quietly again—exactly what I was hoping for. As a bonus, I received a 10% discount for being a AAA member, which was a nice touch and much appreciated. Highly recommend Japanese Auto Center for anyone looking for honest, knowledgeable, and reliable auto service. I’ll definitely be returning for future maintenance needs.
Price is great for the treatment and service quality, if you don't care about premiums, price is still more than reasonable for the fixes performed. I'm not a mechanic but I am an engineer, and have done repairs on many cars. Some fixes however, require special equipment or are messy, annoying, etc. In that case, I leave my car to the specialists, of which I've struggled to find genuine mechanics who won't sacrifice the customer for a couple extra dollars. Having been to over 25 shops in the area, I truly believe that Japanese Auto Center is the closest you can get to perfection in a mechanic shop, and might be one of the best shops in California to be honest. I came in for a few simple repairs to judge the work quality before committing to expensive, detailed jobs. First off and contrary to my biggest peeve, the jobs are clearly priced and quotes are given before any work is done. I also purposefully left out key issues in the vehicle to see if they could catch them, as other mechanics I've been to have missed these. All issues were diagnosed and more importantly, NO UPSELLS happened. They made notes of them and stated recommended services, rather than performing the service without consent and up selling as every 4 in 5 shops I've been to do. Lastly, 24 months of warranty is nice. I'm not sure how valuable this is since that'll depend on whether its honored, but it's a nice bonus that isn't usually offered at this price point. Great work and props to the techs, they truly know their stuff!