Creative Automotive Engineering

I have been a loyal customer at creative automotive for over 10 years now. My entire family goes there to get all their car needs. It’s a family operated business since the 70’s. When I call, Jim already knows me and schedules my next visit. Give them a try if you want an honest mechanic that can figure out any complex mechanical problem.

Thanks again guys. New struts installed after my off-​road adventure and back on the road thanks Jim and Lyle. Go team Webber!

I have had the same mechanic for over 15 years because he’s good, but… I have found better.
This is the best auto repair place «PERIOD»!
Honest, fair, and sometimes more than fair! Jim and his son Lyle have a passion for what they do and it sure shows. Just a GREAT family business with great people skills. They even bring their dog to work sometimes! If you want a mechanic you can trust THIS IS THE PLACE… PERIOD!!!
They are at 7528 Reseda Blvd. in Reseda 91 335

great shop ive taken my nissan twice there and everytime it was a quick fix no charge felt bad so i gavce him 20 for his time unlike leos automotive he could have found something that wasnt right with the car… i highly recommend this place…

I finally found an honest, capable mechanic!
NOTE: These guys have moved to 7528 Reseda Blvd. Reseda Ca 91 335. Their number is 818.785.1522. I wanted to put that up front so people who are looking for them can find them. Ok, so these guys are have taken care of my BMW the last year and have never ripped me off. Once my coolant was leaking very badly and they said it was just a rubber seal and fixed it FOR FREE. Like it took them 2 minutes and 20 cents so they passed the savings onto me. Who does that? They said they have been in business 35 years (family owned and run by a father and son) and they stay in business by doing right by their customers. It was a throwback to a wonderful small town Mayberry vibe — good people, hard workers, straight shooters. I am getting my windshield replaced right now and they are charging me almost half what my insurance company’s mechanic quoted me. They aren’t cheap with the hourly rate — 85 an hour (2015 prices) and they won’t budge. But now I’m confident it’s because they do good work and have to eat. I also feel confident they won’t pad their hours. I have been ripped off one too many times by dealers and other mechanics who see a chick with a BMW and see dollar signs. Ugh, I’m over that. So I asked my friends in the valley and was told these guys are the real deal. Other things I like: In a pinch, they give me a ride back to my house. If they are too busy they can’t, but they do what they can to help you out. Also for the record their name is Creative Automotive. I hope they figure out how to change their info online because these are the good ones you want folks to find!

Great shop. Very knowledgeable mechanic who only does the work required. Priced fairly — not cheaply — but the value comes from getting the right service done the first time around. They’re very busy, and it seems to be for good reason. Also, they have an adorable and very friendly Pitbull who greets all the customers. I’ve found my new local shop!

An honest mechanic! A dad and his son working hand in hand! A friendly dog to greet you! I found my new spot.

Creative Auto’s auto repair and customer service is as good as it gets.
My sister-​in laws car was broken, Jim arranged to meet us there early and got it done in one day. It was a big deal!