CSAI Auto Service, Riverside CA

1500 to replace the alternator and didn't fix the cause of the alternator going bad. Hasn't even been 30 days and the problem is coming back. They are scammers charging the most for the bare minimum.

This is a fantastic place to take your car. They even offer automotive training.

Their service is top-notch. I’ve been going to them for years and they’ve kept our cars running in excellent shape.

And very friendly. And now they’ve opened a second location where they do smog checks. Such good people.

And just as importantly, they treat my wife with the same care and respect that they treat me. Never condescending. Never “man-splaining. ” 100% honest.

Scammers charging to much and not doing a complete job. Wouldn't recommend taking ur car here

Great group of professional mechanics. They didn’t hit us with additional fees and walked us through reach step of the process m, what more can you ask for.

Great mechanic after having some bad luck with another mechanic in the area, super informative and great work, been doing oil changes and changed brakes with them no complaints

These guy's tried to take advantage of my friend when she took her car there, price gauging like crazy bcuz her car was already there after breaking down right around the corner. Ryan, said he was the manager and did not want to even wiggle or negotiate on the price as $1500 to change a bad alternator was a good price. Luckily we found another shop and was able to save $600. Don't go here if you're wanting to get a good deal and expect good service.

We first took our BMW to the mechanic we've depended upon for 20 years and after paying the fee and leaving with the problem unsolved, we found CSAI Auto Service. They are mechanics who are more experienced in the specific issue our car required for repair. Ryan, at CSAI AUTO SERVICE has been so great to work with. He and the shop are very knowledgeable, professional, accessible and helpful. They diagnosed the issue quickly and replaced the computer in a timely fashion. I've never seen a mechanics shop so clean and orderly, which, I believe, is one of the factors of their success. Good job, guys! Thanks for giving our car a new lease on life.

All of the service is reasonable. The office clerk is really friendly and helpful, he is happy to answer any questions. The place is also clean and bright! The service is also really quick, we didn’t make an appointment, but they still do it in a day. After checking, they will send what is the problem with the picture, to let people know what makes the problem. The only thing which is not very good use is the phone call, I have no idea which to clicks.

Gilbert and Ryan were knowledgeable, straightforward and thorough. Car was done as promised for a fair price. This auto repair shop is the real deal…highly recommend!

This establishment is one that you can wholeheartedly depend on for accuracy, honesty, and dependability. I’ve been coming here for years and will continue.

A hidden gem! Found CSAI by accident and have used them for my smog checks ever since! They are knowledgeable, professional, great communication, and helpful. The waiting area is clean and they are reasonably priced. I needed a quick repair to pass my smog check, got it done, and we’re good as new.

Great service: fast, reliable, communicative, honest, nice, affordable - all the above. This is our go to spot and will continue.

Good SMOG certification classes, and good learning environment. As well as good Brake and Lamp inspection courses.

Ryan, Gilbert, and Evan have been awesome in helping with my car troubles. Been going here for years, and while my car may be their "problem child" they don't treat me like one!

Thank you guys!

They're one of the only places around that is capable of doing a brake and light on a larger truck as long as it isn't over 10k and a dually. Service was decent my issue is that we dropped the truck off early and it took them until the end of day to tell us that it didn't pass the light inspection due to a small unnoticeable by us missing lense cover on the rear bumper of the truck. Wasn't an issue to replace it, but they're the only place I've ever had that charged us after we fixed it. Most places give you a day or so as a courtesy. We'd go back, but only because the next place that has the certifications is in Highland

Ryan and his Staff are Friendly, Courteous and know how to Fix a Car. Also they are backed up by AAA, which is never a bad thing.