A & D Automotive Repair

This place is awesome! Gabriel offers some of the best customer service that you will ever experience. I went here to for a DMV required smog check. They were very accomodating to my schedule and the service was quick… about 10 minutes. Gabriel’s sister was sweet as well as the rest of the staff. The owner is knowledgeable and very honest. No snake mechanics here. Ladies can feel comfortable knowing that you will not be ripped off. I will be returning to get my breaks fixed and oil changed. Side note: This place was not listed as a STAR location on DMV’s website, but they are and will provide you with a smog certificate. Thank you A&D!!!

I honestly feel lucky to have found this shop. The guys here are very nice, honest, and helpful. They really helped me out of a jam and gave me a great price. I definitely recommend this place.

I came to the shop and Gabriel checked out my car and told me what it needed. He was very friendly about everything and gave me some advice for future reference. They know how to treat you like a customer and trust me I am for sure coming here whenever I have issues with my car. I left happy to know that they did a great job to my car.

Sent a msg regarding a smog check for my brother and got a response within 30 mins. Gabriel was very nice and the lady that helped us was also nice. Cards are accepted however it’s a 3 dollar charge. The smog check took all of about 10 mins and was 40 $s flat with our Unilocal discount

I found A & D on Unilocal and their service was phenomenal, fast, professional, fast and very friendly, I recommend This shop and will go back anytime.

Came to A$D because of its good reviews and was very pleased with the service. They were very friendly and helpful. I was in and out faster than I expected. I highly recommend this shop for all your smog checks and repairs. They are very fast and professional.

I came to A & D Automotive because of all the good reviews. I found them on Unilocal when I was having trouble with my 2014 Honda Civic.
Let me briefly relay the series of events. I don’t trust mechanics. As a woman, I’ve had a ton of bad experiences with mechanics in the past with my previous car, a 1993 Acura Integra, but I am a stubborn believer in DIY and am offended by high prices when I think something can be done cheaper. Tough things to balance.
My first oil change on this Honda was done by a trusted family mechanic and had no issues. This man however is having a lot of health issues and can no longer provide his expertise. Took the Honda in for a routine and free multi-​point inspection, and it was after this that I began to have an oil leak. I tried resolving it on my own because I didn’t want to spend the money, refueling the fluids often. It seemed to be the motor oil that was draining. Maybe it was a hose, I thought, which is strange because this is a new car, I shouldn’t be having these kinds of issues since I’d gotten the car a little over a year before. Finally, I took it in to the dealership and figured it would be a one-​stop, trusted shop kind of thing where I wouldn’t have to deal with vetting various mechanics, and wasting all the time and money it takes to do so, on top of the bullshit they can do to make u feel stupid. Even if I paid more, it would be worth it, I thought.
Waited for who knows how long at the dealer when they finally told me the oil pan had cracked and it would come out to $ 700. Okay. What? I don’t even know what that is. I googled it, and the parts were no more than $ 100 something, so 6 hours of labor? For a part I later learned was on the bottom of the car and only had to be jacked up to reach it. I was totally offended and said I would be taking my car elsewhere, but now I had to deal with getting quotes and trying out new mechanics and their shops. Fun stuff. I had plans later that day and wanted the car to be in good shape or else I didn’t want to risk driving it, which would’ve also cancelled a lot of other responsibilities I have that depended on my being able to drive.
I was quote at an average of $ 400 for a «cracked oil pan». Gabriel sold me because he said he would take a look at my car first before giving me an estimate. I wasn’t happy about this since I had gotten quotes from every other shop I called, but I decided to go for it anyway as I had nothing to lose.
Turns out, the oil pan wasn’t cracked (saw it with my own eyes as it was unscrewed in front of me) but the metal part that holds the oil filter was punctured. Gabriel and I both believe that this was the doing of the dealership mechanics as it was not leaking until I after I went in for an inspection where they told me all was clear (if something had been wrong with the oil filter/​pan at this time, wouldn’t they have caught it?), and where they told me I should not be taking it to outside mechanics. Gabriel was upset and concerned as was I. He saved the oil filter thing for me in a plastic bag and suggested I file a formal complaint. My car was also ready that day. In my particular case, I ended up paying for the full inspection and the oil change which came out to about $ 80 and change. Yeah. Que maravilla. Thanks Gabriel.
I’ve since been to A & D Automotive a second time before I took a big, long-​weekend road trip to the Bay Area just to make sure everything was aight. Another routine inspection and got the «repeat customer» pricing. Tight. I trust Gabriel!

I’m getting into my car after a long day at school and my car doesn’t start. I inspect and I see I had left my headlights on. So I do what any respectable person would do in such situation, I curse a few words. I then get out and ask a passing vehicle if they could assist me in jumping my battery. It doesn’t work. I curse a little more. Now I run to Unilocal for help.
I come across A & D Automotive Repair. I call and Gabriel answers me with great professionalism. I tell him everything. Gabriel gives me an exact price quote for my battery and tells me to bring in my vehicle and they’ll even check my ALTERNATOR free of charge! I tow my car and before beginning any procedures Gabriel checks my battery cell. It’s dead :(
Gabriel and his team change my battery, check my alternator and set me off in no time. This was a painless experience. Phenomenal service. I have found my new local mechanic. Thank you Unilocal.But more importantly THANK YOU A &D AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR!

I highly recommend this place!
I have been taking my business trucks and my personal vehicles too for years and I always get excellent service and always reasonable prices, Gabriel is honest with you from the begginig to the end.
Even if its a simple oil change or a mayor mechanic work on your car, you will get the same friendly treatment from this guy!

They were quick and it was easy to use the Unilocal coupon for a smog check. The service was so great I even went back after I picked up my daughter from school to get an oil change. The guy checked and topped off my fluids. I would definitely come back.

I found a and D automotive on Unilocal and I came here because he had the highest rating for customer service and knowledge I came in to fix my 2003 odyssey that had a power steering leak who’s able to fix it within three hours so I can be along my way glad I can find it knowledgable mechanic to fix this.

Great and fast service. Great prices and honest feedback on what your car needs. Will definitely be coming back to get my car serviced here!

In n out in like 10mins. I went on a Saturday and he took me in right away. Good deal too! They’re friendly and cool.

Went back with my Jeep this time for a brake job… Once again a job well done and received my car the same day, brakes work fine and Gabriel replaced my main engine belt while at it. Consistent good service, just what the doctor ordered. By the way Gabriel if you are reading this, the car never stalled again. Good Job.

Ask for Gabriel…
Great, fast service was out of there in 20 min.
Great prices… definitely will be using them again.

Out of 7 mechanics I talked to, he was the friendly knowledgeable one.
I had been looking for reasonable labor pricing, others answered and left.
This guy took the time to explain what he’d do in detail, was honest, reasonable, and great to get along. People skills that are fire, so to speak.
I went in to have my water pump, timing belt, cam seals, and thermostat all replaced. All for $ 490 just on quick days labor. It was about $ 125 for the parts at AutoZone, and he provided the seals.
I’m kinda car savvy I knew the basis what I needed, he respected that and elaborated upon that, gave me tips, and did a quick tune up inspection.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would, definitely coming back next time.
I recommend him too you fellow Unilocaler

Very impressed. Gabriel was honest, knowledgeble and got my car out the same day! Great place!

Ask for Gabriel!
Great easy and fast services!
Went for a smog and was out less than 20 minutes
Good prices on oil changes and services
I am comming back for sure

A&D Automotive is the place of my choice for regular car services and major repairs.
The staff is very experienced and can resolve any car issue.
That’s kind of place where you actually learn things about your vehicle and get recommendations on what to do and not to do to keep your vehicle in good shape.
Always reasonable prices and a breakdown of what you’re paying for.
The crew works fast, the car is ALWAYS ready when promised.
Great location and hrs, I was able to stop by before or after my workday.
The owner is a very cool guy! Super friendly, very responsive. You feel like you are in good hands, and you actually are!
It’s a great local business!
I highly recommend it!

I popped in for a minor inspection and was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism and quick service I got. Now I know were to go when, I’ll need to replace my breaks, oil change and a somg check. What I really liked about this shop, that it is literally a one stop shop. I can get everything done. I will be coming back if I ever have any auto issues in the future.
Thanks guys!