Action Radiator & Automotive Repair

Incredibly trustworthy and efficient! I rarely review any business online but had to make an exception in this case. I live in the Midwest while my son is working as an intern in North Hollywood. Recently, he has needed to add fluid to his radiator. As a parent, I was uncertain where to go. My son found Action Radiator as it was close to his location and the reviews were sound. After making contact, the owner went out of his way to make arrangements to diagnose, quote, and repair his Jeep. Even staying after hours to have his Jeep dropped off. They found and replaced a cracked radiator and for under $ 400, my son is back on the road. I would highly recommend Action Radiator as they took a very stressful situation and performed exactly as you would expect any reputable business to do so. Great experience.

AMAZING!!! Quick & efficient service! Very honest & compassionate mechanics! I take my car here for everything & have converted many of my friends to be reoccurring customers as well! The best shop in the valley!

I rarely write glowing reviews, because to be honest most of the time when I feel the urge to Unilocal it’s because a business angered me. Seriously. Check my other reviews. Well, I’m happy to report that I genuinely felt the urge to tell everyone how GREAT Action Radiator/​Sean and Kevin are. I was truly astounded at the service I received there today: they saved me $ 1800 because they are actually honest!
Listen up, this is long but worth reading to get a sense of how these guys operate:
I’ve been coming here for about 3 years to service my 2002 Mustang. The prices have always been the best in town, and the guys are extremely polite. As a woman, I have often felt dismissed by mechanics, they often treat me quite rudely. Ladies, you know what I’m talking about. Not so here. Sean and Kevin always take the time to explain any problem with my car and show the parts to me. They answer all my questions and make me feel like they are looking out for me. I heard about them through my boyfriend, who has been coming here for a DECADE and always recommended them.
Well, last week I left my car with them and when I left I wasn’t as happy as usual — because I had just spent $ 630 to replace my water pump and exhaust manifold, then drove off the lot and felt the strangest grinding when I accelerated from a full stop and a vibrating when I slowed. I became very worried what was wrong as it appeared to be a gear changing problem – a transmission issue possibly, which is the worst. :-0
I brought it straight back and the guys checked it out and said they noticed it but that they didn’t think it was the transmission and that everything was fine. But my BF and I were not satisfied, we could just tell something was off. We weren’t too happy after dropping over $ 600. So, to be safe, we took it to another mechanic and explained the issues we were experiencing. That mechanic checked it and said the transmission was shot and it needed to be rebuilt — for $ 1800! I was devastated, but Sean and Kevin had mentioned to alleviate my concerns they would take it to their transmission guy for me, so I decided to take them up on it and get a second opinion.
I brought the car back in to Action today and they hoisted it up for me to see the bottom. They had mentioned previously that part of the bottom was badly scratched and had some damage, but weren’t sure if that had caused the grinding/​vibrating. Well, while it was up there they noticed that a transmission mount was broken and was pressed up against the frame (metal to metal). They told me that this MAY be causing the issues and that it would be $ 120 to replace it, and urged me to try that so they could test drive it and see if it helped. I approved this small repair, and they did it and then took the car to their transmission person to do a visual check of the transmission.
Their guy said the gears were changing fine and there wasn’t an issue, and Kevin told me over the phone that the car was running much better and was just fine. I came back and test drove it and the car was running much better than it ever had! No grinding, no vibrating, just as they said.
Not only that, but I had a dental appointment a few miles away and was going to Über while my car was fixed, but Kevin went the extra mile (pun intended) and dropped me off /​picked me up. Unbelievable service!
In conclusion, I almost got screwed into rebuilding my entire transmission because of a dishonest mechanic, but thankfully Action really took the time to figure out a problem and fixed it in a very inexpensive manner. I am so grateful to these guys and will continue to take my car here and recommend them to everyone I know.
Thank you Kevin and Sean!

Shawn and Kevin are the best. They’re honest and their work is top notch.

Kevin and Shawn are so great.
Same day service almost everyone I talk to them, I’ve never had a problem after receiving service from Action. Their service is so affordable, but not cheap!
If there’s any problem you have that they can’t accommodate, they’ll have a great suggestion of another shop, who has a fair price, and does quality work, correctly.
I couldn’t ask for anyone better to work on my baby.
Thank you Kevin & Shawn!

I have known Kevin and Shant since I was 24 yrs old. I lived across the street from his shop. He made my car, a 1992 Honda civic, last over 20 years. When I called and scheduled to have my car repaired, I always received my car back the same day. I also had an emergency and had to have the transmission replaced. I received my car the next day. I was in college an couldn’t be without a car. They always, always, got my car back to me very quick. I always had excellent service. Shant is very well versed in car mechanics and I have learned a lot looking over his shoulder. I have sent several other friends and co workers there. At 175,000 my car ran perfect till the end. At 45 yrs old; I finally bought a new car. Shant and Kevin are the best! I will keep going there for all my car needs. Highly recommended!

I’ve been going here for a couple of years now and highly recommend this place. I even go here for very simple things such as oil changes even though it’s a little far just because they don’t annoy me with upselling for things I don’t need. They are very honest and always tell me what really needs to be done and their pricing is very fair.
This place probably saved me several hundreds of dollars already.

I came here two times:
— First time I needed a new window regulator. He did it for a great price, and same day service. Later as I started driving my car I noticed something rattling in my door which held the window regulator that was repaired. I never told him about it & just got used to the noise it made whenever I accelerated and braked.
— Second time for changing my radiator. They did it for an amazing price and was able to give me same day service. After the repair my A/​C stopped working, I called Kevin to see if this could have happened while my car was being repaired and he said no but to bring the car in anyways. I brought the car back and he did admit that something got disconnected during the repair. He fixed it back up but didn’t apologize for the extra visit I had to make due to their error.
Overall, this place is great if your looking for a good deal on auto repair but in the end you get what you pay for.

I’ve been going to Action for about ten years now and I couldn’t ask for a better Mechanics. Shawn & Kevin are not only friendly but they are honest and know what they’re doing. I recently took my truck in for brakes and transmission after getting a ridiculously high quote at the dealership. Action fixed it for half of the dealership quote amount and did it in just a few hours. These guys know how to run a trustworthy mechanic shop. Shawn and Kevin are the guys you want for all your car repair needs. excellent!

I had my first experience with these guys today. My Scion needed new front brakes and an oil change. Shawn went above and beyond what most mechanics would by offering a nice affordable price for both services combined. The stealership would have charged an easy $ 300. I paid $ 170 out the door for parts and labor. Oh yeah and they are NICE! They packed up the old brake pads so that I could show my husband that the job was done. Old school values with top notch work. I WILL be back!

I’m so happy I found this place! The guys are friendly and honest, down-​to-​earth people who care about their work. When you see that «air of care» in a person you just feel so much more comfortable knowing you finally found a place you can trust — no more worries!

Unfortunately I recently had my timing belt go out on my car… nightmare, right? I took my car there, he quoted me a price for replacing the belt, and then went ahead and replaced my waterpump, spark plugs, and did an oil change, for only a few dollars more. He could tell that my car needed the extra maintenance, and he wanted to take care of it. Best.Mechanic.Ever.

Ok. I can not begin to stress the importance of why Action Automotive a quality business, run by Kevin, who not only has integrity in his work, but has the very best prices in town. Please know that my quotes at other places were triple what I ended up paying at Action. Action Automotive Repair and Radiator is THE BEST. Oh, by the way, I grew up the son of a mechanic, in Jersey!