Kishi Auto Service

Mr. Kishi auto shop was good at one point when it came to my car. But I had a very bad experience a month ago (March 3015). He really tried to over charge me.
My driver side window broke so he was charging 700.00 to fix it. Is he insane it doesn’t cost 700.00 to fix I bought all the parts for 100.00 and labor was an extra 100.00. Where on hearth was his head, to charge me 700.00! This was so uncalled for. I would never recommended this place to anyone.

These guys will overcharge you. I got the exact repairs that they said that I needed fixed elsewhere for ¹⁄₃ the price. That’s price gouging and taking advantage of someone. Their labor costs here are ridiculous. The old Japanese owner is a pro at this. For even your most minimal work, you will pay at least $ 100 more than you should. It goes up from there. You have been warned.
However, on a more positive note, these guys know what they are doing and can accurately fix a car. The young mechanics working there are friendly, honest, and knowledgeable. Just a shame that the owner is a shister. If you don’t mind paying more than you should for repairs… then go here. I have for quite a while, but I just can’t take it anymore.

I’ve come to realize not everyone is qualified to write a Unilocal review. Someone can give a chef 5 stars for their cooking but what do they know about food if they consider canned soup high end cuisine? Likewise for those who review mechanics. Most people deem «honesty» worthy of granting 5 stars. It’s pretty telling of our society that we must now reward honesty and no longer simply expect it.
In the almighty wise words of Jay-​Z «Nah I ain’t pass the bar but I know a little bit». I may not be a certified mechanic but I know enough to realize when I’m being over charged. I cannot fault these guys on their knowledge as they understand the sophisticated inner workings of how a car functions and are able to break it down in layman’s terms. However, their presumptuous labor fees are laughable. I was charged $ 200 to replace a window switch that took no more than 5 minutes to install. Evaluating, diagnosing and remedying the problem itself probably took no more than an hour. Altogether, it should have been no more than $ 50. Due to the urgency of the problem, (my driver side window would not roll up therefore leaving my car susceptible to theft) I had to deal with it then and there.
I advise you to find another mechanic. I will be giving Ed’s a visit down Sepulveda to see how they compare.

These guys are awesome. When everyone else I went to stated they thought I would need a new Transmission. These guys accurately diagnosed the problem and gave me a reasonable cost to fix things.
I also really liked the location, it is super convenient and easy to find on the west side. The location is clean and they just have an overall good vibe to the shop.
These guys are Japanese Car specialist and I will definitely refer them to any friends and people I know who have a Japanese Car.

Japanese American mavens of Toyota/​Honda etc. that probably have few rivals in town. They know and love their cars and will never BS you. Not cheap, but highly expert and professional. Your car will thank you. And in the long run with their quality repair work, so will your checkbook.

These guys charge decent prices for repairs but I believe they only do Hondas and Toyotas. Decent, honest people. I deduct one star for their terrible hours: 8 — 5:30, M-​F only. It’s real difficult if you live more than 2 miles away and need to rush over there before they close.