Funk Bros Auto

I have run-​flat tires and these guys helped me out when I was in a bind and needed a new tire fast! Very reasonable and very friendly. I will definitely be back!

I will never take my temperamental BMW any where else.
The Funk Brothers give you honest talk, and expert craftsmanship. Unlike many businesses in the big city, these guys take pride in the work they perform… and they are not out to rob you blind.

I’ve been going to Funk Brothers for the past couple years for a number of different classic cars (1966 Nova, 1938 Chevy, 1964 Impala, 1972 Charger) and they have been nothing short of exceptional. From their expertise to their customer service. Going to Funk Brothers takes the worry out of being hosed by the shady mechanics you always hear about. Not only have they taken care of me and all of my cars, everyone I have sent there has walked out praising the amazing work and the great customer service that Hovig and his team have provided. My cars thank you and I thank you for all the great work.

Joe is a wonderful human! I got a flat tire in front of their shop. I feel so blessed that it was so safe, so easy, and felt so taken care of by these guys. They changed my tire for me, and when I asked what I owed, Joe waved my money away saying «it was nothing.» Awww! These are the kinds of folks who I would send my most precious friends and family to. Thank you, Joe!

I took my car to fix at Funk Brothers and they did an awesome job and super helped me with my insurance company Alliance United Insurance Company, because they never answered back for two weeks until I fought to the manager because I was leaving on the next week and I told Hovig to continue without my insurance (but now they appeared again so I am thankful) but the thing is, they did a job of two weeks in five days because of my flight, and today I received my car looking as knew as I bought it like, and it came washed and shining, and in a perfect time to let me come to the airport and finish packing.
All the original parts were there, and everything was in place and better. I say that about the originals because my roommate had her car fixed at another body shop which I dont know the name near burbank and the emblems of her Audi A5 were missing.
But I trusted Funk Brothers and I am soo happy I did and I am so happy about the job they did and how they took care of my needs when my insurance company was not appearing.
My car had a bump and had to have a part replaced.

Took in my 1970 Ford Thunderbird. Amazing service all around. Their expert mechanical work was stunningly top notch, their communication was superb and the entire experience was clear, concise and economical. The car has been resurrected. Drives like new and it hasn’t been new in a long time. Pleasant people and a great experience.

Great experience! They are friendly, honest and knowledgeable and have provided me a quick service. Very reasonable prices. I felt like they are not trying to rip me off, unlike other mechanics. Keep it up guys!

Had a great experience here the other day getting my vehicle aligned. They were quick and courteous. They had my car in and out in about 2 hours at a cost of $ 65.

Helpful and honest people! Good communication and great service. Taking my car in to get fixed is stressful for me since I don’t know a lot about cars. They are always very clear and patient; often presenting options that were not necessarily best for their immediate business because it was what was best for me and my car. Display a clear focus on building trustworthy relationships with their customers rather than trying to get a quick buck.

I reaallly wanted to like Funk Bros and gave them multiple tries and many thousands of dollars over 6 months. And truthfully, they are… fine. You’ll get your car fixed, but you might have to bring it back again for a follow-​up issue or something they forgot to address, or live with an underwhelming/​incomplete job. With their inflated prices, lack of attention to detail, and Hovig’s sensitive ego, you really can do better elsewhere. These guys aren’t shady, but they just aren’t that great either. Most of their 5-​star reviews are for smog checks and tire stuff, so be aware of that when you rely on their ratings/​reviews for more complex work.
Six months ago, I bought a classic car — a 1963 Ranchero. This place represents itself as having expertise in classics, so I brought it to Hovig to fix the handful of issues I knew it had, and also asked him to do his own thorough bumper-​to-​bumper inspection, stressing that I wanted the car to be as safe and cherry as possible. Basically, I gave the dude a blank check to make sure the car was in tip-​top shape when I drove it off his lot.
He did fix the issues (at the high-​end of pricing), but he also nicked the paint, and some of his work failed, like the turn signal cancelling switch. He blamed the part, but improperly secured wires started poking out of the gap between the steering column and wheel and then shorted out, causing me to lose brake light functionality and requiring another visit to the shop. He tried to address the paint he damaged, but with a color that didn’t exactly match. He blamed the difficulty of environment on the painting process, but another shop touched it up no problem after I decided Hovig’s coverup wasn’t going to cut it. He also installed a new windshield for us (or subbed it out) and the seal isn’t water tight. We’ve got leaks in the rain.
Hovig also upgraded the front brakes from drum to disc at his suggestion because I said «make sure this thing has safe and reliable brakes!» But he never suggested replacing the master cylinder, which failed not long after, bled out all the fluid, and caused us to lose our brakes on the road and get into a costly accident. What sort of «expert» upgrades the brakes but leaves a 50-​year old critical part? He blamed us for driving an old car too much and even told our insurance company the car wasn’t meant to be driven as frequently as we drive it. In six months, we’ve driven it less than 1000 miles. He also insinuated to us that someone else must have worked on the car. Nope, Hovig, just you. I gave you that trust, which I guess was a mistake.
Hovig also has a fragile ego. If you even come close to remotely suggesting a problem could have been related to work they did or should have done, because something was working before you dropped the car off and now isn’t, Hovig will get offended and give you a patronizing and stern talking to.
Aside from all the above, the high prices, and Hovig’s ego, I’d often arrive at the shop at the agreed upon pick-​up time and things wouldn’t have been reinstalled on the car, like the steering wheel or the gas pedal cover. Or original parts I’d ask to be returned to me were nowhere to be found and had to be located later, requiring another visit on my part to collect them.
There’s more, but you get the point. If you’ve got a simple problem on a newer car, and some extra money to give away, this place is fine. If you are looking for expertise on more challenging repairs, especially on a classic, and an ongoing positive relationship with a skilled mechanic, look elsewhere. You don’t need the headache, and Hovig acts like he doesn’t need the business. He wants to chalk up this negative review to my frustration with my insurance company’s decision. Sure, I’m upset that the «expert» I asked to overhaul our car’s brake system to make sure it was safe and reliable threw us under the bus to our insurance company to cover his own rear end, but that was just the last entry on a growing list of issues with Funk Bros.

Hovig and all the guys have been so wonderful and attentive and accommodating each and every time I’ve had to bring my car in. I know my civic is in good hands with Funk Brothers and I couldn’t recommend them more! Thanks guys!

Really clean and professional shop. These guys know a ton about just any car and even the old ones. They spent a lot of time on my truck just figuring out what was wrong without any charge. I’d take any car to them.

Super impressed with their customer service and transparency. I really hate finding auto shops and I am really glad I found this place. Always feels good to leave an appointment feeling confident and not frustrated or ripped off. I will definitely be going back for any upcoming car repairs and maintenance.

Great guys, very friendly.
Had an idea of what was wrong with my car and was of course, wrong.
Was scared how much it was going to cost but was very happy to hear the problem was not as severe as I had self diagnosed. I had my car towed there at 3:30pm and picked it up at 9:00am the next morning.
The towing was more than the repair.
Highly recommend

Great honest mechanics. I came in to fix a tail light. They did it right away and at a great price. Super nice guys.

Awesome prices. Friendly staff. They almost make you wish your car would break down a little more often.

I just had a smog check done recently at Funk Brothers Auto. Hovig was very friendly and the service was done even quicker than I expected. Two thumbs up :)

I just can’t say enough good thinks about these folks. I don’t think I could drive without them.

Unfortunately, it is clear that Funk Brothers has made some poor recommendations and is not willing to try to learn the facts. I feel it is my obligation to post this review so at least one customer proceeds with caution and chooses an alternative to protect their vehicle and wallet.
I am really concerned for your customers. With the number of big issues people entrust you with, as an expert and engineer in lubrication for cars, I would advise all your customers to proceed with caution in everything with Funk Brothers. I asked to put an oil in my car that improves fuel economy called Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy (saves me money and the environment). As a new California resident, it disappoints me that Funk Brothers is preventing people from helping the environment without simply contacting Volvo to confirm that the oil meets the manufacturers specifications.
They could have responded apologized and there would have been no issue. Instead, they have doubled down on a position thay only benefits them. To my fellow customers reading this, there are so many other options for car repair so I would advise you go elsewhere.
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In reply to the Funk Brothers comment, below, this is directly pasted (starting with the engine oil heading) from the Volvo website for my model of car which is a 2004.5. It can be found by a simple search and you will see it verbatim. Recommended and required mean two different things. They also recommend and brand that clearly isnt required. Mobil 1 Ow-​30 meets and significantly exceeds both the specification and the recommendation on all emperical tests. See copied details below of Volvo requirements and recommeendations. Feel free to contact Volvo.
Look at chapter 12 and you will see the following text…
Engine oil
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-​2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/​CF and SJ/​Energy Conserving. Your Volvo has been certified to standards using ILSAC oil specification GF-​2 5W-​30. Volvo recommends use of oil with a quality rating equal to or higher than ILSAC GF-​2. Equivalent and better oils include ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/​CF, and SJ/​Energy conserving. Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
Volvo Cars recommends Castrol. Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE: Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal service intervals. This oil is only used at customer request, at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86° F (30° C) in your area, Volvo recommends, for the protection of your engine, that you use a heavier weight oil, such as SAE 10W-​30. See the viscosity chart.
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 86° F (30° C), SAE 5W-​30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection. See the viscosity chart.
American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 10W-​30 and complying with oil quality requirements are recommended for driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
The API Service Symbol «donut» is divided into three parts:
The upper section describes the oil’s performance level.
The center identifies the oil’s viscosity.
The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-​conserving properties in a standard test in comparison to a reference oil.

Very nice people, helped is right away with our car and kept us informed the whole time. We’re from out of town and desperately needed to get home and they saved the day. So very pleased with their service. I highly recommend this shop.

These guys are awesome! They wasted no time finding out what was wrong with our car. They were extremely friendly and made sure that we knew what was going on every step of the way. If you’re having car problems, I highly recommend coming to Funk Bros!!!

Thank God for these guys! Me and 5 of my Co workers drove to LA on business. Just as we we’re about to head out for our 3 ½ hour drive home. .my car didn’t start. Several good Samaritans attempted to jump start my car, but we had no luck. We called Melrose tow service and they recommended and towed us to Funk Bros. Auto shop just down the street. They immediately attended to us to figure out the problem. At first it seemed like a complicated task, and throughout their process management continued to keep us updated. All six of us waited and worried about the outcome. About 2 hrs later we heard my car start and we nearly all cried! Management came back and said «ok you’re ready to go», I said «how much» (with a sick feeling in my stomach) and he said «don’t worry about it, get home safe»…who does that?? Needless to say, I cried! ! These guys went above and beyond to help us! I rely on reviews to find people to trust in anything I’m searching for. FUNK BROS. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR YOUR KIND AND GENEROUS HEART! WE MADE IT BACK HOME SAFELY! I SEE WHY YOU HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS! ! TOO BAD ALL MECHANICS AREN’T LIKE YOU!

Very helpful and efficient mechanics as always. Convenient, clean location as well + comfy waiting area :-)

Hovig was honest & professional from the first email. Yes, I emailed him from the reviews on here and Angie’s List. He got right back to me and we set up an appointment. My Golf TDI had just come off warranty and needed a 40K mile service. After we scheduled, I brought him the car and he looked up all the necessary work that VW recommended doing on the service. He was no nonsense and direct and while I expected to come back at the end of the day, they managed to do the service, and smog the car while I waited. Oh and of course, not only is the service better than you get at a dealer, but it was a third of the price. Hovig has earned not just this review, but my future business and since we have three cars in my family, that will probably be pretty soon!

I’m happy I came here today!
They were very honest and showed me what needed to be fixed on my car. They did a great job for a very reasonable price!
Definitely recommend it ;)

These guys rock! Came in for a smog check and if you ever need one this should be your #1 top choice. Super quick fast promt professional and super chill to top it off. I’m sure the owner was the one who helped me and big shot out to Hovic.
Funny story so a cordless was left in my car. I didn’t notice it till a fews hours driving around. I was like WTH? Where the heck did that come from? I thought is was this restaurant that left it with the food in the togo bag. So right after I drove back to the restaurant And totally got looked at weird for saying they left their phone in my food lol I get a funny message of the smog shop and bingo that’s where the mystery phone belongs to.

My window was stuck & it started pouring rain … It’s about 5:30 I just got out of the office and everyone is closing up. I pass by around 5:49 and these guys are getting ready to close up shop, I tell them what was going on & bada bing bada boom they fix it for free (WHAT).
I called several places prior asking for estimates and I got $ 45. Really $ 45 just to help me lift my window up for the night? Anyways, this place just made an awesome first impression & i appreciate it ! I will def be back :) thanks guys !

WOW WOW WOW.
Called today for smog check and didn’t have my dmv forms, they made an appt with me and said they’d do what they could do hopefully get check to go through and it did. I was in and out of there in 22 minutes and they were so friendly and helpful, and reasonable.
Just moved to the hood and already got the auto dudes dialed in!