Ronnie’s Auto Service

I can’t really speak on his mechanical work but If it’s anything like his customer service, it’s worthy! I found him on Unilocal,called. He said come by and he will give a free diagnostic. Which I did. He gave me immediate personal attention. And told me what was wrong with my car. And most importantly he was honest, said he didn’t work on cars like mine but was happy to refer me to someone who did. No money in this for him, just highly appreciated honesty.

This place is incredible. I have a mid-​90s Volvo, and they’re the best mechanics for it (or anything) I’ve ever had. Chris is friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and works very hard to help you. My car needed a sensor replaced, and the operation ended up taking longer than he thought it would. He and his employees stayed after closing time to finish it for me, on top of doing a full service as well. Call in advance to make an appointment because they’re always very busy, but that’s just because they do such great work.

I agree with the guy below, scared to write a great review in fear everyone will go here; but alas I must do my duty as a satisfied customer and give accolades! A friend recommended this place and though they were slammed Chris got me in the next morning. I think what I appreciate the most is the fact that they are honest and don’t make you feel as though you are just another dollar bill, the customer service was old school spot on! Thank you guys for putting in a new AC, for being kind, honest and calling me a rental car!

Ronnie and his team are the kindest and most knowledgable auto repair people out there!!! He is incredibly helpful and attentive, no matter the time or how busy he is and extremely reasonable. Thank you so much Ronnie for your amazing service, skills, and generosity!!!

Ronnie’s Auto is amazing and the owner Chris is great! They’re honest and the mechanics are so nice. I brought my Jeep to them many times and they were able to help me right away and able to diagnose the problems. They’re also accommodating, the only thing is that when you’re car is done they want you to pick it up by the end of the day (mostly because he’s so busy because their work is solid and great). They always try to get the best deals for you and if you need a car for the next day or two, they have a deal with Enterprise so you get awesome pricing on cars. I wish they were closer to where I live now but I definitely recommend them anytime!

If I had any hesitation at all about recommending Ronnie’s, it would be my fear that if everyone in Los Angeles knew how fantastic these guys were, I would never have them to myself again. They are, unequivocally, the best mechanics I’ve worked with. I drive a 2001 BMW 325 — a good reliable car and I love it, but when it needs work, it needs someone who knows what they’re doing. These guys do. Every time I’ve been in there, Chris has explained clearly what was going on with the car, and whats needed to to fix it, and on more than one occasion has discovered that a thing we thought needed repair was actually fine or in need of something much more minor than we initially figured. Seriously — when was the last time a mechanic gave you _​good_​news? That’s happened to me with Chris on multiple occasions.
The only thing you need to prepare for with Ronnie’s is that a lot of other people know how awesome they are, and they have a very small lot, so call them before you bring your car down, and expect that sometimes they may be booked up a few days ahead. They’re worth the wait. And when your car is ready, be prepared to get down there and pick it up, since they’ll need the space.
I seriously love these guys.

Honest and knowledgeable. all you need for your car!

So great to have found my new go-​to auto body shop. Chris was super helpful with letting me know exactly what was wrong with my car. He even did the tests in front of me and patiently explained everything to me and gave me an estimate right on the spot after calling his machinist. He’s a good guy with an honest business.

5 STARS and look no further … I was referred and have since refereed 4 other friends there … tells it like it is. no BS and is just a great business person … very customer friendly :) Good job Ronnie’s … My Jeep is always in good hands

Here it is Los Angeles, an honest, fair priced mechanic. I shopped around the first couple quotes he gave me for different repairs and he was always the lowest among reputable mechanics and worked fast and hard to get the job done right. He uses quality warranted parts but knows where to get them because they were less expensive than other places who gave me quotes. Chris, the owner knows cars and he knows how to fix them for a good price.
Basically, I’m really impressed with the service and will keep using him. He’s worked on my 2005 Mini Cooper for over a year since I moved here from Oregon.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience at Ronnie’s. These guys are PRIME, and Chris (the owner) was such a pleasure to work with. He was much more concerned about getting my car fixed, fixed RIGHT, and at such a better price than the bigger chains out there. I actually took my car to Pep Boys about a month prior, and they quoted me an astronomical price (adding in things I didn’t need to get fixed). Told them I’d think about it, and was referred to Chris by a friend… fast forward to me buying that friend a bottle of wine and a steak dinner. IF YOU NEED YOUR CAR SERVICED IN LA, GO TO CHRIS AT RONNIE’S. You will not regret it!

I am so happy that I found this mechanic. My car was overheating and I took it to Chris. He easily could have ripped me off and insisted I needed something like the radiator replaced but instead suggested that he replace the caps on my radiator and other valves that were rotted to see if this would fix the problem. It worked and hasn’t overheated since! And it was a lot more cost efficient then replacing major parts. You can tell he is an honest man running an honest well oiled business. I will definitely continue to use him for my mechanical needs.

I have been taking my vehicle to Ronnie’s for four years now! When I first moved from Austin to Los Angeles I wanted a mechanic that was both reliable and honest. I did a little research, and found this gem in the heart of Silverlake. The owner, Chris, has not only exceeded the expectations I had, but has gone over and beyond them! Not only is his work excellent, but he keeps you knowledgable with what’s going on with your car. I’ve always appreciated that he’s very upfront, and such a genuine person! I would recommend Ronnie’s to anyone who’s looking to find a mechanic for the long haul, and for fair pricing. You know when you leave your car there that it’s in excellent hands!

Ronnie has emergency serviced my 89′ red Mercedes 560sl a few times now. At first I was skeptical and mistrustful as I am with all mechanics… I even made him talk to my dad in MN to give him the breakdown of my car issues and prices. Now after a few years of doing business with Chris I absolutely adore him. I would say his prices are fair and he’s honest which puts my anxiety at ease. I have an expensive car to fix but I trust the repairs from his shop.

There aren’t enough words to express the gratitude I have for Chris when he finally restored my VW Beetle back to original driving condition!
I have had a lot of problems with my car over the past few years and have procrastinated on fixing this engine light that’s been on for over a year. When you own a VW, you know it’s expensive, but it is really expensive. All the money I’ve spent fixing one thing after another makes me cringe every time I need to take it into a shop. On some days, I’m just in denial about how bad the issues are.
Firstly, most places I’ve taken my car in has diagnosed a different problem, been dishonest about the cost and repair, or are just downright incompetent (I was afraid they’d mess up my car even more, which has happened). Also being a woman, I hate it when shops patronize me and not show/​explain what is actually wrong with my car. Ronnie’s is the only place that has fully explained the problem and kept me informed on the process.
Of course, my car ended up having problems that I had not even expected, but Chris worked with me to fix them and for a fair price. He is an honest and knowledgeable mechanic who is passionate about his work and business. I really respect him for his care and professionalism. This place is a rare find for me, and I will continue to take my car here.
Word of advice, call ahead to make sure he can dedicate time for you. It’s good if you need it to be high priority or have time constraints.

I had a very bad experience at Ronnie’s Auto. I brought my toyota corolla in for a check-​up because it was making a funny noise. I came with a guy friend who said he trusted the place. The mechanic who runs it said he didn’t have time to work on my car, but he told me my tires were in TERRIBLE shape, that I shouldn’t drive on the freeway, and that I needed to replace them right away. He stressed over and over that they could explode at any time. He sent me to a different mechanic.
The tires had actually just been replaced, but they were used tires, not new, so I believed him.
I waited for an hour at the mechanic Ronnie’s referred me to. Finally, he told me the same thing: tires needed to be relpaced right away and I should avoid freeways. I almost bought new tires right there, but decided to come back the next day.
I left and took my car to Sears Auto Center RIGHT AWAY (avoiding freeways) and asked about the tires. The technician there was very confused and said they were fine. I took it a 3^rd mechanic in Van Nuys (also avoiding freeways), and asked if there was a problem with the tires. He, too, was confused and said they were fine. That’s when I realized that Ronnies and the friend Ronnie’s referred me to had both been straight-​up lying to me and trying to terrify me.
This blog post (
) about how often women get lied to when they’re perceived as being gullible upset me and reminded me of the experience, so that’s why I’m trying to be so honest about what a terrible experience I had at Ronnie’s.

Chris is a very honest and nice mechanic who takes the time to check your car properly and give you the best price he can.
My poor volvo has had a variety of issues in the past 6 months and he’s always gone the extra mile to help me sort everything else and keep the price down.
I definitely recommend Ronnie’s!
He gets busy so probably a good idea to call ahead.

Yesterday, my car gave me a bit of trouble, check light came on, car was jerking whenever i started the engine,
I was so worried because I had JUST moved to the area, didnt know auto services so i turned to Unilocal for help.
Ronnie’s Auto Service was the first to pop up, after skimming a few reviews, decided to take my poor car there. Lucky for me, its down the street from me.
Drove up and met with Chris. Completely professional, took a look at my car, checked my engine light and gave me his input.
Replaced my transmission fluid and gave me the run through with what needed to be fixed on my car.
I felt 100 percent comfortable with him and had no feelings that he was going to rip me off.
Taking my car back to him on wednesday for more repairs. :)
Honest and reliable auto shop!!! :D

Chris (the owner) is the most honest car repair shop owner I’ve ever met. Truly a great guy that wants to have a successful business but not at the expense of ripping people off.
It’s very difficult to find a dependable garage in LA. Do yourself a favor and give this guy your business. Just don’t tell too many of your friends because I don’t want him to get too busy, might take forever to get my car repaired. :)

Thank god I found Chris again. Chris used to work on my old Subaru 7 years ago. After getting 4 estimates of $ 2,500 to fix my car, I took it to Chris. $ 200 later, my car was fixed and I saved a ton. Finally, an honest mechanic.
It’s been 6 years since I’ve seen Chris (I got a new car and had a warranty) but found him to fix my new car. The dealership quoted me $ 200 to fix the problem. I got it fixed at Ronnie’s for $ 49. Chris saves the day again.
There’s no words that can describe how cool this man and everyone that works for him are. Honest. Reliable. No bullshit.