Brian's Automotive, Duarte CA

Brian helped when we needed it the most. He got our A/C service truck back on the road for us in the middle of summer. Fast friendly service at reasonable prices. Thank you so much

Brian and his crew are just the best. Brian has taken care of my cars for the last 20 years. I take my car in and I know that Whatever Brian says is what needs to get done. I never question his recommendations and that to me is priceless.

I got my car's brakes worked upon by Brian some months back. He diagnosed the exact problem and suggested the best fix at a reasonable price. He never tried to upsell any unwanted service. The car runs great and I never had any issues so far. I enjoyed the no-drama, straight to the point service, and I would definitely recommend Brian's Automotive.

Brian is an experienced mechanic took it to another mechanic first to get it ready for smog they ran smoke check and said it was a bad gasket and it would cost a lot to replace the manifold gasket. Then took it to Brian he ran a smoke check there was no gasket leak he told me just to replace the aftermarket air filter with the stock one, problem solved check engine light went off passed smog. Save money, bottom line take it to Brian first,

Took truck to other mechanic first to get it to pass smog they ran a smoke check told me it had a leaky manifold gasket which would cost a lot to replace, then took it to Brian he ran the same And was no leaks he said I needed to replace the aftermarket air filter with the stock one so I did took, Took it back and it out past smog. Bottom line take it to Brian first and save money

I usually don’t take the time to write reviews, but I had a very bad experience at this automotive shop that I believe is worth sharing. I want to preface by saying that I have an above average understanding of automotive repair, and prefer to do most work myself. However, for some bigger jobs (or when I am busy) Brian became my go to mechanic for over a year. He does have a good reputation and did very quality work on my cars. He is professional, clear, and puts in quality parts when they are available. However, one experience at this shop was downright unacceptable.

I had Brian install a CV boot in a 1995 Celica as routine maintenance. However, when the car came back from the shop, it had a noticeable tic from the transmission. Brain offered to install another CV boot, but the problem did not go away. He differed the issue and downright lied to both me and my uncle who has 40+ years as a machinist and master mechanic.

I ended up taking my car to a transmission shop, who stated upon inspection that the CV retaining clip had dropped into the transmission, damaging the spline beyond repair. I had to have a new transmission built and installed, costing me thousands of dollars on a (once) perfectly good part.

I understand that mistakes happen. However, honesty and integrity of work should never been put behind profits. Brian does do quality work, but when things go wrong he does not stand by his reputation. I do not recommend anyone taking their cars to this shop.

I went there for an oil change. They were very helpful. I was running behind stuck in traffic and they actually help me out and got it done

Brian is awesome. Now a days it’s hard to find someone to trust and you get that quick from Brian. Good, fast work and with a fair price. Glad I found Brian’s Automotive!

Best mechanic we have ever been to by far! Brian is nice and very personable and knows exactly what he’s talking about. He explains exactly what is happening to you and even shows you the problem. He does not try to sell you anything extra. Just exactly what you need at an excellent price. So glad to live so close to this location and will only be going to Brian whenever we have car trouble!