Leimert Auto Service

Got a brake job a few weeks ago with this place. Brakes still squeaking. Left car told it’ll be ready in two hours. Got a call he’d found another problem price almost another 300.00 ok fix it. Get there when he’s about to close because he was very clear he’d close at 1pm. They’ve taken my car apart but can’t get the part (go figure everybody knows Saturdays aren’t days mechanics work past 1pm especially shops so the person who brings him parts won’t come) They are now on the hunt for the parts having no luck. Never respecting my needs. I had appoints and tickets bought for that afternoon because my car was suppose to be ready. VERY disappoint I had so much hope and respect for this shop.
Only reason I gave a two is because he also changed my oil and deducted from my price. My car was pulling to the left after I drove away it wasn’t doing that when I came. Not, sure why but I’m leaving these people alone,
If you go here stay with your car — – No Don’t Go

I took in my 1998 Honda Accord to Ahn a few months ago and got OK (not great) service. They were able to fix what I needed to fix at a reasonable price. However, when I got my car back the speedometer stopped working correctly. I realized this about a mile after I got my car back. I quickly turned around and told him the problem. He wanted to charge me more just to fix the speedometer! I refused to pay him more money for something that was working BEFORE he fixed the car. He was recommended to me by a family friend who has been using Ahn for years. I don’t know why he would do that, but because of it I’ll never use Ahn or his services again.

I am definitely a fan! My family and I have been going here for years. Mr. Ahn is a sweet guy. He is also honest and will tell you what’s wrong with your car. When he says he will call you after he checks your car out, he keeps his word. Every repair I’ve had with the exception of one is done the same day.
Most recently I’ve had my alternator and hoses replaced. I know my car is old but he keeps her running and I am grateful and all at relatively fair prices. He is the person I think of first whenever my car has trouble.
I do wish that they opened earlier and stayed open later for those who need to drop their cars off earlier or pick up their cars later in the evening, but I guess you can’t please everybody.

As good as it gets! Superior service at a reasonable rate. Mr. Ahn has been in business for over 25 years and has never failed to provide excellent customer service. Hands down the fairest and most earnest individual. I highly recommend for all your automotive needs.

I was so in need of a new mechanic for my Mercedes and I happened on Unilocal.I don’t know why I don’t come here first, but anywho it’s where I always end up.
To my surprise Leimert Auto Service popped up and the reviews were fantastic not to mention that they’re located right around the corner.
I called Ahn and made an appointment for the same day. Ahn was absolutely fab. I got an oil & transmission oil change in less than 3 hours. How’s that for service? And the price was right and reasonable.
Now my sister & my neighbor Betty are taking their cars to be serviced. Wow, there’s nothing like finding a good mechanic close to home. Priceless!
Thanks Ahn of Leimert Auto Service you rock! Keep up the great work.

Get there in the morning… he is in and out
I love that!

Thank you, Ashley, for helping me find Leimert Auto Service!
I am a resident of West Adams (mid City) and Leimert Park is this very cool neighborhood in the Crenshaw district nearby. Check it out for its jazz history, too. (Remember the scene in that movie where Tom Cruise is a hit man? and they go to this jazz club… that’s in Leimert Park).
Anyway, I found Ahn cutting roses outside his auto shop. I drove in around 10:00 with my 2000 CRV which I suspected had bad brakes — as in needed to be replaced — but I wasn’t sure. I told Ahn about Ashley’s review in Unilocal and he smiled and said, «I don’t even have a computer!» So he didn’t even know about it. As he finished a little watering, I commented about the lovely roses and potted trees around the shop area. He is into his gardening!
The car had to be in shape to drive friends to Lancaster that night — it was Saturday and the shop was going to close at 2:00 so I was fairly panicked about getting it done that day. Ahn took the front tires off and confirmed that I did need new brakes. The place was full of cars on racks and ones waiting… but Ahn made it happen for me. I would have a few hours though because I was last in line…
I took the time to go to the OBAMA rally in progress right across the street! There is a beautiful park there with a huge fountain, very pleasant! A Starbucks and bank, everything you need is nearby so you can use your time well while waiting.
Ahn’s mechanic was courteous and efficient and I liked seeing him take my car for a test drive once it was done, which was around 1:45 pm. The cost was $ 165 — which I think is pretty standard (another recommended mechanic quoted $ 175). I have not had any problems with the new brakes — and am very happy.
I like this place! It is by no means fancy — their waiting area is a few tree-​stump tables and chairs — but it is shady and pleasant. And I found Ahn to be a good person — definitely worth a try if you’re looking for a local mechanic who will be fair and honest.

Excited to be the first to review this AMAZING auto repair shop in Leimert Park!
Rewind back, nearly two years ago when I first moved to Los Angeles… I drove down with a U-​Haul, and my over-​protective mother, whom on a drive through West Hollywood (we were headed to Cha Cha Cha) noticed that my brakes sounded terrible.
Worried about leaving me in a strange city with bad brakes, she began asking her friends if they knew of a repair shop in LA that was reasonable. With no luck, we stumbled upon Leimert Auto Service while driving through Leimert Park (I was showing her where I really wanted to live).
A pleasant man named Ahn greeted us in the parking lot/​old gas station pump area and asked us what service we needed. I told him I thought I was in need of new brakes.
He scratched his head, looked at the car, and asked if he could give it a spin. We said yes, and watched him drive off. Upon his return he told us that he didn’t think I needed new brakes, but if I wanted to he would replace them.
My Mom, being the now persistent woman that she is, demanded that I get new brakes, so he began removing things from my tires (I have no idea what I am talking about at this point) consulted with his assistant, and came over to us again.
«No, really, you don’t need new brakes. Let me show you.»
So my mom and I looked at the brake disk thingy-​ma-​jig, and agreed with him. They looked pretty good.
So what was causing that god-​awful sound whenever I pressed the brake?
Ahn, being the nice, honest, owner he is, offered to investigate. He layed on his back in the hot September sun, got under my car, and found the issue…
The rubbery flap that protects my engine from those car ruining parking space stoppers, was falling off and rubbing against my tires when I engaged the brakes. (Must be Physics or something.)
He ran around his shop, and found a screw the correct size for my rubber thingy, made some new holes, and put everything back in it’s place.
We offered to pay him, but he just declined, smiled and said, «My pleasure.»
I have been taking my 2002 Honda Civic to Ahn ever since that day, and he has replaced my brakes (FOR REALLY CHEAP), fixed my electrical problem (a new battery), and given me a few oil changes. He is incredibly honest, thorough, and friendly. He is not condescending, especially towards women, and is a great listener. Not to mention he has reasonable prices.
He has had the shop for nearly 20 years.
Looks like a dump, but is a really great place. Go see Ahn! He’ll hook you up!