ISE Automotive Inc, Los Angeles CA

Small shop, gold standard. A family run business that takes care of employees and values customers.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT.

I have been going to ISE Automotive repair since the 70’s. I started my business with Craig and Gary’s father, ISAMU "ISE" KUROMI. I have never met another man who was so kind, honest, and very knowledgeable regarding automotive repair. Just as you go to a doctor for your health care. I always thought of Ise as my doctor for my car. Guess work is never part of repairs. Return trips to address the same issue is never my experience. Ise, Craig and Gary have always greeted me with a sense of family. You will never find another business so reputable. This shop is the last of its kind. It is my pleasure doing business with ISE Automotive. Simply the best!

Been coming here for years. Ise and his crew are honest and top notch. They can recommend some pretty honest transmission and tire guys as well.
Will certainly miss Ise when I move out of state this summer.
But glad we had the time together that we did.

Craig and the team are the most honest, kind, reliable, and skilled mechanics I’ve ever worked with. I go to them for all my car needs. GREAT SHOP

Craig is the most honest, helpful, and best mechanic that I've ever had. I moved an hour away and still call Craig and come back to ISE for help with any car issues my husband or I have because of how much I trust him. Love the service here and highly recommend it for anyone who needs help with their car.

I lived in NYC all my life so never had a car until a few years ago, and dealing with car maintenance has been a bit of a learning curve. First, I had no idea that dealership repair shops were wildly overpriced and given to aggressive up-selling. After a particularly bad experience, a friend recommended Craig to me, and since he was the first non-dealer mechanic I went to, I just assumed mechanics were like him—straightforward, well-priced, honest about what needed to be repaired and what did not. When I moved to Pasadena, I figured I’d just find someone nearby like Craig. Foolish. After getting advice from a few friends about it (“If you find an honest mechanic, you make the drive”), I’m back to Craig. Guy is a total mensch. The story of the the shop is super cool too.

It’s not often you find businesses who put qualities like honestly, integrity first nowadays. So on the rare occasion you run across one, I find it important to sing their praises. I’m not going to ramble (much more) about the history I learned about this place, how it’s been a family business for generations, and how Craig takes the time to speak with everyone without them feeling rushed or not completely clear on what’s happening with their vehicle and what it needs. They won’t push you into unnecessary work, their prices are incredible fair, and they got my vehicle back to me the same day, so yeah, fast too. I hope I won’t have to be back soon (because that means something is wrong with my truck), but I know when I do, I won’t have any anxiety about bringing it back here. My guess is you won’t either.