University Mobil

The service at University Mobil is outstanding! Service manager Mike is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Quick service and trustworthy.

Took my car for simple oil change. They take the car in, give me a quote for x$. Calls up after an hour or so and says, oh BTW, your car takes more oil, its going to be extra $$, and your car has this this and hat wrong. I can fix all that for $ 800. I politely refused, picked up the car after paying that extra $$. The service manager would not admit to unethical behavior, nor he would bother to honor his own original quote. I am glad I did not get into more elaborate service with this business.
My whole point is, when you are quoting for SUV, you take in an SUV, for sure you know how much oil this car takes. What a ripoff.

The guy behind the counter needs an attitude adjustment. He is there daily. He has horrible manners and\or he hates women. He’s rude. If that were my gas station I’d fire him in a heart beat.

Mike is the manager here. He and his crew are knowledgable and friendly. They fix all our family cars expertly. Unless I’m getting a special sale at the dealership, I’ll always bring my car to University Mobil. I highly recommend them.

The guy at the cash register isn’t quite right in the head. Doesn’t connect with a normal range of human emotions. That being said, Mechanic Mike is super friendly and helpful. Because of his great service, I’ll definitely be back!

Having been a long time user of this gas station, as of today, they just lost our business.
We went in to ask to have the air turned on and were told «You have to put coins in», then he points to a sign that says «AIR IS NOT FREE».
A bit shocked, I reminded the cashier how we have used this station for YEARS only to be told by him, «That’s what everyone says.»
Well of course! It’s called a «REGULAR CUSTOMER!». The Chevron station on the corner of Culver & Michelson has a button on their machine that you can push yourself and never have to pay. I’d rather go spend my money at a place that appreciates their customers.

I just walked in to this Mobil. It’s Memorial Day. An employee, a middle aged guy, was sitting with his feet up on the counter texting. I asked if they were open. He ignored me. I mentioned there were no hours posted and he ignored me again. I asked if they weren’t open today when they’re open on Tuesday. He didn’t bother to look up and said, «I don’t know.» What an unhelpful jerk. The manager needs to fire this guy. I’ll get my Smog check some place else.

I had awesome service from Mike at University mobile prices were very competitive service was excellent chuy the mechanic was very knowledgeable about my Audi,

I do not go here for main repairs I live near by and stop by for little things needing oil, needing someone to check my tires. The small stuff and they guys are always nice and help out. It’s convenient

I just stopped in as I got a flat tire and did not have a jack. I was told that the service station was closed and was refused service. All the while he was working on a car.

Notice all the single stars… Hmmm, why is this?
This placed charged my 79 year old mother-​in-​law $ 763 to replace all the brakes on her Ford Taurus. The dealer would have done it for less and they are over priced typically. These guys are slobs to take advantage of an older person. Shame on you!

I don’t often write negative reviews about people, but from two personal experiences, I do not trust these mechanics. I’ve been ripped off far too many times to ever take my car back. Save your time and money, go elsewhere!

Great and fast service every time. Michael Camberos is a great at keeping you updated on the progress of your repairs. It’s nice to have a neighborhood shop. Prices seemed to be in line with other garages. They will try to make simple repairs while you wait.

I see a lot of mixed reviews here, but my experiences have always been very good. I have often had repairs done here as it is convenient, I can get in and get out. I have an 11 year old car, well cared for. Last year I had a concern about my A/​C and that would (could) have been a very expensive repair; the mechanic found a modest repair and it was fixed in a couple of hours at a very cheap price. try getting that at a dealer! This week I needed tires. wipers (finally we have rain expected) and other modest repairs — they ALWAYS call with any additional work beyond an estimate — and while this may not be the very cheapest, when i factor convenience, location and trust in the mechanics I would (and do) consistently work with this group of mechanics… talk with Mike; they’re a n honest group that will work with you and know you and your car.

DO NOT AND I REPEAT… DO NOT COME HERE FOR SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE! I brought my car in because it was overheating and mike the manager told me I had a head gasket issue that would cost me $ 825…then the next day I went to the shop to find that my whole engine had been taken apart and they wanted to charge me $ 4800 to get a whole new motor! So I told Mike I would just take my car because I didn’t have that kind of money and he told me I had to pay him $ 500 to put my parts back. I told him he should have told me from the beginning that I need a new motor I would of just taken my car home. .He said he didn’t know! So I had to get my car towed from the shop with parts missing out of it and pay $ 150 to take it home… THEY ARE MONEY HUNGRY SCAMMERS!!!

I brought my car to be retimed, and have the catalytic converter changed in order to pass smog. After 4 days of waiting I called to check in on my car only to receive the voicemail. The next day I decided I would drop by and surprise them and make sure they were doing what I asked and only what I asked. When I arrived, to my dismay I see my car parked outside next to the trash cans, with no engine. Apparently during the retiming of my car they tore an engine mount. Let me be clear, removing my engine without notifying me was illegal, but then trying to cover it up is just plain shady. By the time they had finished the repairs to my car, they gave me a bill for $ 3500. They tried to charge me for the removal of my engine which I did not even approve. After fighting back and forth with the manager of the garage I was only charged for the labor I approved. I would not recommend this place to anyone under any circumstances.
If there was a way to put 0 stars I would. The quality of work here was terrible.

I just come here for gas… I would never bring my car here for service, especially considering the reviews!
Its okay for a gas station but is a bit small. 2 cars barely fit in the bays.
The place is convenient because its by Ralphs, but considering the service reviews maybe I’ll buy my gas elsewhere.

Terrible, the worst place in the world to get service. They are there to rip you off… I went in to check if what they had done to fix a radiator was wrong and they charged me $ 50 just for looking at it. Their prices are insanely overpriced, just go somewhere else.
Worst thing is that they asked for my signature in between signing things and afterwords told me that it was a petition to keep them in business to the irvine company… I hope they close down.
As far as what Joe L had to say above with the prompt service and taking a word on a battery warranty… that sounds like a big lie, what place would just take your word without documentation — especially this place.
AVOID!

WARNING: One of the gas pumps here corrupted my debit card. I ended up having to go to the bank and reset it, it was insane since I was convinced that someone had stolen my identity. Needless to say, the guy in the little shack was zero help.
I’ve never had my car serviced here, though I don’t understand why someone would as it looks skeevy as hell.

I was hoping to like this station’s gas because the pumps are fast. Most stations retard the pumps and purposefully waste your time so you will buy Cheetos and suffer all the longer while they blast loud and annoying ads at you, this place does not. Also it looks like an old, classic gas station run by actual people.
My review is solely for their 91 octane («Premium») gas. I purchased a tank at least twice, our Honda runs on 91, but will run on normal 87 unleaded at significantly reduced mileage, then we only get about ~250mi for 15gal instead of the usual and very repeatable ~310−330mi, there’s a very clear difference. At least two tanks that claimed to be 91 octane from this station produced the lousy mileage we get with 87 octane gas. I can’t even drive badly enough to get mileage that low by lead-​footed choice, and given prices I watch the needle and habits very carefully. These days that’s ~$ 14 a tank simply wasted. Ouch.
I thought our car was broken. I filled up at Chevron (a hateful experience) afterwards and mileage was fine.
This station might be fine if you get normal mileage out of their 87, in which case I envy you.