Expert Auto Repair

**CLOSED**
Expert Auto Repair is now CLOSED.
It has been replaced by «Mercedes Benz Werkstatt» a repair shop specializing in German cars. They still do many common repairs on non-​German cars if you ask!

I had very minor body work to do. I made a loose appointment and they fixed it while I waited and the price was so good I left a $ 20 tip!
My boyfriend had a dent and they broke down the estimate into how much the metal repair and buff would be — allowing him to choose if he wanted an expensive (but competitively priced) «perfect» door or if he just wanted a buff and a tiny ripple.
They have honest people working there and it’s not a high pressure hard sell. I appreciate that!

A few days ago a giant rock cracked my windshield, and being a college student, I desperately needed my car fixed asap to get to class and work. Expert Auto Repair was the first hit that came up, and it was top rated, so I figured I’d give it a try. Barry was very thorough and walked me through the entire process of replacing a windshield. He even let me know that the last person who replaced my windshield used the wrong glue! He really knows his stuff, and is charges very reasonably. Highly recommend him for all your auto repairs!

Barry is my mechanic and I go to him for everything. He is exceedingly honest, is about 25% cheaper than anyone else in West LA, and he is extremely helpful. He is a bit hard to find (you go into the strip mall at National and Westwood on the northwest corner of the intersection and pull into the alley that is west of and parallel to Westwood blvd and he is right there). I don’t know what that one bad reviewer was talking about on Unilocal but he is legit and will treat you well and take good care of you and your car for a very reasonable price.

I came here a couple of days ago to get a second opinion on my car. I had just brought it to the dealer for an oil change, where they did an inspection and told me my car needed new brake pads, an air cabin replacement (i think that’s what it was called), and they claimed there was an oil leak. Barry was really great and looked over my car and told me the services that actually had to be done. I really appreciated his honesty and the fact that he saved me from getting an «oil leak» fixed that did not exist. In fact, after I showed him what the dealer was charging me, he charged me way less! The service was really fast and afterward, he explained everything he did, which I also really appreciated. My car is running way better now than it was before. I will definitely be back the next time I’m having car trouble and I highly recommend the use of his services!

I have found my mechanic in Los Angeles!
Since moving to LA a few years ago, I have had numerous run-​ins with bad mechanics– over priced, shady and dishonest, or just flat out incapable (I won’t drop any names) but Barry possesses none of those qualities!
On several occasions where the source of the problem couldn’t be identified, Barry ran diagnostic tests without charging me anything. He takes the time to thoroughly explain any problems and their solutions, and is always honest about what needs to be taken care of right away, and what issues can wait another few months if I’m tight on cash.
I know that my car is in good hands when it’s at Expert Auto Repair and am confident when sending my friends there!

Barry is awesome! My BMW got broken into with the passenger window shattered. He took care of everything– fixed the window like brand new and vacuumed all the shards of glass (nearly spotless!) all for a very low cost. Go to Expert Auto Repair. you can’t go wrong!

Found this place by accident when I needed an emergency tow. He really was great, simple explanations and saved me tons of money by letting me get the parts I knew where to find. He showed me some of the other cars they were working on, and how much they had saved after the dealers screwed the owners over! He’s like an old-​school mechanic, lots of experience. The shop is NOT nice and tidy, it’s very dark and dirty, so if that matters to you, stay away. I like it though, it’s just a work work work place, no lounging around. Tricky to find, it’s in a side alley behind an Asian restaurant!

Barry is a good guy. Very honest and does great work. I recommend him to all of my friends.

Barry is like a blue moon-you’ve heard of the existence of an honest mechanic but weren’t sure he/​she existed. Barry is honest in his assessments and delivers high quality repair at a fair price. He is communicates with you throughout the entire process. I’ve gone for some transmission work, front and back end alignments, and an oil change. I also had to stop by when I pulled too far into a parking space and the curb pulled off the piece under my hood. It was dragging on the ground so I stopped by Barry and he repaired right then in there. I was in and out in 10 minutes for a mere $ 10.
As a woman, I’m already on the defensive when I’m getting any type of work done on my car. I never once felt like Barry was taking advantage of me. He is sincere in his work and I highly recommend him!