Andersons’ Automotive

Did the install of my rebuild trans on my «old» car. Professional and polite and the price was very fair. I had been quoted $ 600 more at other shops, which I knew was ridiculous. Thanks for being an honest person!

Dan is the best mechanic ever! Elaine is an absolute doll! AndersonsAutomotive have been saints at keeping my (old) cars running! The best thing is they are honest! I have to give them a shout out!!! Give Dan a call at 909.596.1300 if you need a really good mechanic!

My husband and I have taken our vehicles to Dan at Andersons’ Automotive; he is the best and friendly; plus his prices a fair and garage is clean! I recommend Andersons’ Automotive… two thumbs up!

Dan is awesome! So kind and welcoming. Made a last min call to come in, he took my car no hesitation, he was also quick and thorough. I’m not from around here so it was a breathe of fresh air. Definitely will be coming back. I’m over the old whistling Hispanics. (BTW I’m Mexican) lol.

We’ve just started coming here. And we’ve already decided that this is the place to go to service all of our cars.
One of our cars was taken in for service when the car was just stop running: Firestone told us it was a problem with the transmission and they charged us $ 75 to tell us that it would take $ 2800 to fix it. That’s it. We wanted a second opinion… because…hello — $ 2800. So we come onto Unilocal and find Dan. Dan is local, Dan has all 5 star reviews, and Dan has all repeat customers. Dan has to be doing something right. So we call and make an appointment. Here’s the bad (or not super good part): he only works Monday through Friday — so he’s not open on the weekends. But he’s so good we don’t care!
Instead of $ 2800, he ran diagnostics on the car with his computer and told us indeed, there’s something wrong according to the code — but the transmission doesn’t need to be replaced yet and he charged us $ 77 to fix what the code told him was wrong with the transmission. And now we don’t have problems with that car anymore
After this stellar experience, we brought our other car in. My car needed new brakes: new pads, new rotors, new sensors. I was quoted $ 1630 from an independent shop (granted, this was for a BMW, but still) and about had an aneurysm. We politely declined (despite their fancy coffee machines) and took our car to Dan. Dan replaced my brakes for $ 695. Period. That’s it. So we didn’t use BMW OEM parts (which apparently, we don’t need, there are plenty of great aftermarket parts from European companies) — but even with a discount, those parts compatible with my car are still anywhere from $ 300-​$ 500. So what does this tell me? Dan ain’t asking me for my firstborn child to pay for labor. The fancy place with the coffee machine and air conditioning wants my pension for labor. So Dan wins. The end.

I have been going to Dan for over 20 years for automotive service and advice. He is, quite simply, the most knowledgable and skilled mechanic I have ever met. He has more automotive information crammed into his head than most computerized diagnostic systems – and 100 times the sense and practical experience it takes to use that information effectively. Several months back, the brake light switch in my 1991 Toyota Corolla failed leaving my brake lights on constantly. I figured it had to be an easy fix so I went to a mechanic with a good reputation near my work. They didn’t even look at the brake pedal connection itself. Instead, they went directly to their computer and started a search that would identify the potential problem and issue an estimate to fix it. The search yielded no results, and the guy just looked at me quizzically and said, «I don’t know, I’m guessing it should run about $ 150.» I called Dan and he told me to bring my car right over. When I arrived, he stopped work on another vehicle, got down on his hands and knees and stuck his head under the dash near my brake pedal. «Broken switch grommet,» he said. «I can make you one in a few minutes.» Which he did. I was ready to go in less than 10 minutes. When I asked him how much it was, he just waved me off and said, «Forget it.» I had to force him to accept 20 bucks. Smart, knowledgeable, honest as the day is long. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

outstanding customer service! will continue to bring my car to him. nothing short of amazing. he gets the job done. very reasonable pricing and easy going.

Dan is awesome! He is so knowledgeable and helpful! Seriuosly I’ve been to ford, Firestone, pep boys… They always, always, overcharge !!! And … It sucks because I really don’t know anything about cars. And I don’t want to get taken advantage of just because I’m a girl I don’t mind paying but, I want to get my money’s worth. This is the guy! He is true to his word and does good quality work! Thank you Dan! I won’t be going anywhere else

I would totally recommend this place to anyone. I had to call the store to have the guy let in, but from there it was nothing but warm welcomes. My car had some noise going on with it and I wanted to see what was going on. Normally, I just wait and get told it’s going to cost x amount of dollars. Dan was totally cool with me checking out my own car with him and he explained and figured it out within a matter of minutes.

I’ve been taking my car to Dan for years. I continue to go back to him because of one reason… Honesty. I trust him with doing what is necessary, not nickel and diming to add more line items to the bill. Customer relations is #1 with Dan.
I had a rumbling sound in my car and Dan discovered it was a transmission problem… OMG! Dan gave me all available options and I chose what was best for me and my family.
It’ll take a couple days to replace the transmission, remember he’s a one man show, but I know when I drive out of his garage the trans will purr.
I’m a customer for life. Thank you, Dan

Came here based in Unilocal reviews. The day before I came in, I hit a large piece of a tire on the freeway at full speed and felt it bang hard against the bottom of my Civic. There was a constant burning rubber smell coming from my car after that so I wanted to make sure there was no major damage done to the underside of my car. I called Dan a few hours before coming in and explained my situation. He was super friendly over the phone and said it’d be no problem.
I went in around 5pm (he usually starts closing up shop a little after 5) and he promptly and thoroughly checked out the underside of my car while I hung out with his nice black lab named Skipper. He replaced a bolt that was missing from my rear bumper panel and besides that there was no major damage. I tried to pay him for his time but he said it was free and no problem! One of the most positive experiences I’ve ever had at an auto shop.

I have been a customer of Anderson’s Automotive for as long as they have been in business. Used to make the drive to Holt to get my car worked on, even though it was far from the most convenient shop. Very happy to have them walking distance from work, so when my engine light came on last night, I knew there was only one place I could trust. Dan is a great mechanic, and friendly to boot. The only problem I had, was driving a little too fast on my way home. Luckily I slowed down before I got a ticket. I can’t think of a mechanic I would trust more. If you’re looking for a mechanic, and even if you’re not, do yourself a favor and give Anderson’s a try, you won’t be sorry.

Folks, we have all been disappointed, (or worse) by mechanics. This place is truly unique. Just call them and you will immediately feel you are dealing with someone who is going to shoot you straight and be able to fix your issue without up selling you. Dan took care of the overheating problem in my wife’s Jetta, which turned out to be the thermostat. The price was totally reasonable, and I know this because I considered trying do do the repair myself, but the estimate he gave made it a no-​brainier to have him take care of it. Issue resolved, reasonable price, unusually great customer service. All the reviews I read on Unilocal that motivated me to call them were spot on.

Went to Dan based on Unilocal’s ratings… As a 1^st timer I have to say that I was not disappointed in any way. From the git-​go I felt that Dan appeared honest, reputable and trustworthy.
I called to see if he was available for repairs today. Dan said bring her in. Brought my auto in for a water pump replacement at 11am and it was ready for pickup at 4:30. All of my intuition was correct. including fair pricing. As a senior, it’s nice to know there is a reliable mechanic in the neighborhood.

I took my Mazda to Anderson’s for a reoccurring overheating and coolant overflow issue I have had for almost a decade. I had replaced 2 water pumps, thermostat, and hoses among other belts and pulleys over the years with no real fix of the main problem. I had asked about the radiator several times and was told by the dealer and others that it was NOT the problem. Dan took a few minutes looking around and said he was pretty sure it was thevf radiator and it would cost $ 300 to pull it verify and replace it. I agreed. The next day Dan called and said it was fixed and to pick it up any time. When I arrived I was pleasantly greeted and offered a few options to drink, which was great because I had road my bicycle 3 miles in the noon heat. I was resting and paying for the repairs when Dan told me he had found a good lower priced radiator than estimated and the price was now $ 70 cheaper. This student on a small budget was very happy.
Now after a week or so the car has yet to overheat and the coolant level has not changed.
Finally a real fix!
THIS EXCPERIENCE was the first time I was ever satisfied with auto repair not done personally or by a friend. HONESTLY even better than some repairs done by friends LOL

I took my Mazda to Anderson’s for a reoccurring overheating and coolant overflow issue I have had for almost a decade. I had replaced 2 water pumps, thermostat, and hoses among other belts and pulleys over the years with no real fix of the main problem. I had asked about the radiator several times and was told by the dealer and others that it was NOT the problem. Dan took a few minutes looking around and said he was pretty sure it was the radiator and it would cost $ 300 to pull it verify and replace it. I agreed.
The next day Dan called and said it was fixed and to pick it up any time. When I arrived I was pleasantly greeted and offered a few options to drink, which was great because I had road my bicycle 3 miles in the afternoon heat. I was resting and paying for the repairs when Dan told me he had found a good lower priced radiator than estimated and the price was now $ 70 cheaper. This student on a small budget was very happy.
Now after a week or so the car has yet to overheat and the coolant level has not changed. Amazing
THIS EXCPERIENCE was the first time I was ever satisfied with auto repair not done personally or by a friend. HONESTLY even better than some repairs done by friends. LOL

Dan is the man! My trusted automotive expert. Over the years, I have come in and he took care of both my Jeeps when the job is very difficult. Open, honest and very service oriented! I live far but will continue to come in for any hard to see issues

I recently moved out to California from the east coast not too long ago. My car which got me out here from Maryland begin to have a misfire in the motor, and I really didn’t know where to turn for an honest and reliable mechanic. Based off of where I work, I found Anderson’s to have a few, but very high reviews here on Unilocal.Needless to say I figured I’d give Anderson’s a shot.
I can honestly tell you that bringing my car to Anderson’s, and meeting Dan, has been fantastic. A real honest guy who has made me feel at ease with the stress that automotive repairs can bring to a car owner, especially being 2,200 miles away from home. Dan is a very knowledgeable and very friendly mechanic who truly cares about the better well being of you and your automobile. I recommend Anderson’s to everyone I know. Go check them out!

I have been customer of Anderson’s Automotive for years and years (from the Holt Ave days!)
Dan is a tremendously talented mechanic. He has kept our cars safely on the road and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is everything you want: honest, up front, clear, safety minded, budget conscience and an overall great person.
Do not hesitate to bring your car in for service at Anderson’s!

Dan at Anderson’s Automotive is awesome. I recommend Anderson’s to to everyone. For a very honest and friendly auto mechanic go see Dan.