Chang’s Discount Auto Repair

My favorite auto shop in Vegas. Owner is so honest that you can 100% trust. He WI tell you not to spend money if what you are trying to do is not needed. Super nice place!

Obviously, there are a number of good mechanics in Las Vegas. But, Chang Yoo and his mechanics are top-​notch… and the most important thing… and this is what sets him part… is his very kind demeanor and honesty. Both of my adult children and myself have been going to Chang’s for years as he is reliable and dependable, combined with very reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Very kind people, how wonderful service and so reasonable price! High recommend car repair service in Las Vegas! Thank you so much Mrs. Chang!

Chang’s Discount Auto Repair charged me $ 3000 to replace my engine. One day later the check engine light came on, and I found out that he had never removed the original engine. When I called him, told him I had pictures, and told him that I was planning on filing a small claims case, he admitted it, apologized and refunded $ 1500. You can read the full story below…
During a recent visit to Las Vegas, I took my car into Chang’s Discount Auto Repair because I felt like my car was losing some power as I was driving into Vegas. The car was running fine. I just wanted to get it checked out because I would have a long drive back home. After looking at my car, Chris (an employee of Chang’s Discount Auto Repair) called me with the diagnosis of a bad crank shaft and told me that my engine had to be replaced. He told me that it would cost me $ 3000, and he recommended that I try to sell the car rather than repair it. He said that the repairs would cost more than the car was worth and that he knew of some people that would probably be interested in buying the car for $ 500 and fixing it up. Instead of selling the car, I chose to pay the $ 3000 to replace the engine. Since I do not live in Las Vegas, I had to leave my car there and return to pick it up 3 weeks later. While I was driving the car home, the «Check Engine» light came on. I was a long way from Vegas, so I took the car to a local shop there in New Mexico. I explained the situation to the staff there, and after looking at my car, they showed me evidence that the engine in my car had NEVER been replaced. The bolts that hold the manifold cover in place were brand new and had NEVER been touched with a wrench. When I called Chang about it, he admitted it, and he instantly agreed to refund $ 1500. He only refunded half my money because he claims that he changed out the timing belt on my car and that the other $ 1500 was for that service. Did Chang replace my timing belt? Did he do any work at all? Did my car even need any repairs, much less $ 1500 worth? I will never know. One thing I do know is that Chang had no problem charging me a LOT of money for work he never did. He only refunded my money after getting caught and being threatened with court. Also, apparently there is a known scam of repair shops telling travelers that their cars are upside down in repair costs and offering to buy their cars at far less than they are worth.
I waited a few days to write this review to ensure anyone who reads this that I am not writing this out of anger, but rather out of concern over the thought of this ever happening to anyone else. If you are going to have work done on your car in Las Vegas, my recommendation is not to take your car to Chang’s Discount Auto Repair. If you do, definitely make sure that you get a second opinion.

Awesome service and very reasonable! Trust this mechanic he is honest and efficient. Go to Changs!

Really great! places charges by hour so they take sweet time, but chang’s did it in just a hour exact! and they tell you everything without the bullshit!
i recommend this place a 6 but the stars only go up to 5.

Chang’s is my first choice for a mechanic. The prices are reasonable and they explain what they are going to do very clearly. My car was ready two hours before they said it would be done, which was really impressive. I’m from the Midwest and my car is quickly succumbing to rust. I don’t think a mechanic has ever finished on time with that car.
I am thoroughly impressed by their friendly service and the quality of their work. I will be recommending them to everyone I know from now on!