My Dad’s Auto Service

Great first experience! Brought my car in with a few points of concern — oil change, loud groaning noise, rear brake light out, etc. I answered a few quick questions about the car to start up a file and then the mechanics got working on the car.
I brought a laptop since I knew there would be a bit of a wait. I was pleased to see they had Free WiFi in the waiting area, as well as complementary coffee. I set up shop on my laptop and waited for the report.
There was only a little bit of «upselling» but all they did was show me the cabin air filter and told me it was over 20 years old and should be replaced. They told me how much it would be, and I approved the sale. I didn’t feel pressured or swindled.
The actual work on the car didn’t take too long, and they brought me out to the car to show me where the groaning noise was coming from. It wasn’t a safety concern so there wasn’t much to be done about it. They also let me know that the brake light in the back was a brand new bulb and the issue was most likely electrical, but that was not a service they covered at this shop. They also gave me a free brake inspection with the oil change, which was reassuring.
Definitely a friendlier place than many auto shops I’ve been too, although there was a slight tinge of expectation that you’d come in knowing what you’re talking about (which, for me and my boyfriend, not necessarily the case — we’re not car people!). But they still performed great work and didn’t take advantage of us. Would definitely come here again.

Very quick service, no obnoxious upselling. Very polite, and a reasonable price. I will definitely be returning to get my oil change and other mechanical issues fixed here.

I don’t trust a lot of auto mechanics ever since my mechanic retired back in 2009. I have gone to several different mechanics and always feel like I’m being taken advantage of. I found this place after visiting my Dad at the cemetery in 2011. They are very good at what they do and take you through step by step on what’s wrong with your car, how to fix it and how to prevent it from happening again. They are also very fast. Thanks so much Bob and David! I will keep coming to you until you guys retire. :)

Great service. Best place I have found for a routine oil and filter change. Prices are fair. They get you in and out in no time.

Good and honest automotive repair. I found out, on this trip, that the past oil changes haven’t been including a new filter. NOT GOOD… but good information. Dave was quick-​to-​remedy and friendly… and I was back on the road in no-​time. This is the way auto repair is supposed to feel: like someone’s on your side, rather than lookin’ for a slice of your wallet.

WHAT A GREAT MECHANIC SHOP TO MAKE IT A HOME FOR YOUR CAR!
Bob is such a good guy. I called to have him check a car I was buying and he was up front and answered all my questions over the phone. I visited his shop the next day and was shocked on how clean the facility was, including the bathroom. He took me in and explained the whole process and that was it, HONEST AND SIMPLE. Thank you Bob for helping me buy such an amazing car. You were very informative and straight to the point and I really appreciate that.

Great and honest service. Just moved down the street and decided to check this place out. It’s perfect! The guy at the counter talked me out of a more expensive service because he didn’t think it was necessary… And he was right!

Bob at My Dad’s is absolutely fantastic! They provide a great service for what you actually need and not what «they think you need.» I sincerely appreciate that honesty in any type of business. If you live in the LBC, I highly recommend bringing your car to My Dad’s!

Moved to San Bernardino and drove all the way back for my oil change cuz these guys a fast, thorough, trustworthy and fairly priced.

I took my car in to get an oil change a couple of weeks ago. The guy who changed my oil forgot to screw on the cap. Oil splattered everywhere! And it’s almost empty. So disappointed.

I’ve had Rocky (my CR-​V) for three years now and my last two oil changes have been at My Dad’s (no, not myyyy dad but My Dad’s). Both times, the employees have been awesome and helpful.
Prior to coming here, I gave them a call to ask about the types of oil I would need since I’m driving my car to Chicago (much colder than So Cal). The guy on the phone was super helpful and honest with me.
So, I came here early Saturday morning. There was no wait and my car was worked on right away. I did the maintenance package ($ 40), where they change the oil, rotate tires, and check everything else.
They did find out that my two air filters (cabin & engine air filters; I always thought cars only had 1) were dirty and in need of a change. So they quote me a price and I decided to just go ahead with it. I liked that they presented me with my current filters and compared how the new filters look like so I can see how dirty they are.
With the maintenance package and the two new air filters, my total came out to a little over $ 90.
While I waited, I helped myself to some Keurig coffee and read my book. But the total time was probably less than thirty minutes! Super fast service since they had two guys working on my car.
Also, they also have a punch card and it’s a free oil change after you paid for four of them, great way to save money if you’re a loyal customer.

The only place I’ve been to so far where they truly only recommend things for your car that you actually need, very honest way of doing business here. Prices for oil change and checkups are good and I am usually in and out of there very quick even without an appointment. Would def. recommend this place to friends and family. I’ve had some shady service people at dealerships recommending things for my car that doesn’t need to get done. this is probably why I drive all the way from LA to come here. :/

Second time getting an oil change here. Awesome service. They never try to upsell me any unnecessary services or products. In and out in 10 minutes as a walk-​in both times. Manager’s also a nice dude. I overheard him refusing to accept his friend’s money for an oil change. Seem like good people. Will definitely be back for the next oil change.

This auto shop is great. One of my headlights wasn’t working and it turned out to be an issue with the fuse. They ran a diagnostic check to find out what was wrong, and were able to get it fixed pretty quickly. The guys were friendly, and I had a decent cup of coffee while waiting too. I’m thinking I will start coming here for oil changes and other services as well.

My Dad’s is my go to for my car’s oil changes and check ups!
I’ve taken my car in a few times, and my experiences have been great.
What I’m about to say might sound real cheesy, but these guys are so cool, when they do my oil changes or do service on my car, I feel like they really care about my car. Like how a dad would! As a lady who doesn’t know cars, this is HUGE to me.
Great shop, very professional, free wi-​fi (helps out a lot when waiting for an oil change), honest & friendly crew.
BTW, their oil change punch card– a keeper. You don’t want to forget this gem when you come in.

Came here for an oil change and they did a good job. They checked my air pressure, filter and within 20 minutes I was out of there. …I’ll be back in 5k miles

Sometimes you get lucky and a business openly advertises that misrepresentation is a cornerstone of their operating philosophy. Such is the case with «My Dad’s», who have appropriated a likeness of the name and logo of a trusted and well-​established brand for their own ends. I should have listened.
The proprietor is a friendly guy with an inviting smile. Service was quick. Still, I managed to leave the shop feeling fleeced, and with a renewed mistrust of mechanics.
My reason for visiting was to get an oil change. The listed price for an oil change has an asterisk next to it. The real price is an additional 50%. After the oil change was completed, the technician called me into the garage and showed me a pair of dirty air filters that he had pulled from under the hood of my car. He suggested that I have them replaced. I asked how much that would be. He said twenty-​five dollars. I was hesitant to go through with it, because I don’t like being upsold, but I agreed to the price and went back to the lobby. Five minutes later, I received a bill stating that I was charged twenty-​five dollars — EACH — for the two filter replacements.
I spoke to the proprietor and politely told him that I felt that the technician had been dishonest. I never would have agreed to the air filter replacements at such an inflated price. The proprietor courteously told me that I could, in fact, get the same air filters for half the price (more like 75% less in actuality) at another store, but justified his bill by telling me that his shop tries to «provide quality service» of the kind that one can’t find at a brand-​name automotive store.
We have very different ideas about what quality service is. Not recommended.

I am a long time customer of My Dad’s. There are not many places you can take your car and come away feeling like they weren’t trying to rip you off. My Dad’s is one of the places where you feel you’re given the truth about your car.
There has been many time i was ready to shell out big buck for break or shock repairs and it turned out to be something minor. Even when I was sure it need it, they told me it was just an adjustment.

If you love to be ripped off, this is THE place.
They will charge you almost double the price for the same service compared to other mechanic shop.
Check up the price and you will know.

Looking for a place to do my oil change, I checked Unilocal to find this place! I’m not very knowledgeable in the auto world, but I wanted to make sure I get my car checked without getting jipped.
Coming here was a nice experience. I went here with no appointment 30 minutes to closing time, and they helped me right away. I was given the breakdown of my service as well as a thorough explanation, which I appreciated very much. Prices were very reasonable compared to going to the dealership. In 15 minutes, I was able to get my car checked and oil changed!
Overall, I was very happy with my experience here. I definitely plan to come here again for future service and also recommend this place to friends. Thanks!