VJ's Auto Service, Arcadia CA

Great as usual. They took the time to take my car to have a smog check. Saved me allot of time and frustration. I recommend VJ's
for any auto problems.

I’ve gone to VJ’s many times through the years with different cars I’ve had. The car services have always been thorough and done correctly. Staff has consistently been friendly and helpful. They do whatever it takes to get the car’s problems solved. Early in 2020 I had my catalytic converter stolen, at the height of COVID! Converters were scarce at the time, but the staff was able to find one for my specific car at Pasadena Honda. While at VJ’s they inspected the car, and found a problem with the transmission fluid. The problems were both taken care of at VJ’s at a price I felt was reasonable. I trust VJ and would recommend his shop. I also appreciate the positive attitudes of the staff in going the extra mile to help get the car into the shop whenever unforeseen problems occur.

Cooling system repair left the system leaking, causing us to be stranded when the vehicle overheated. Mechanic then claimed the head gasket needed replacement but a second opinion from another shop showed that is not true the vehicle needed a new radiator.

They work on a lot of RV s. Motorhomes. Boats. 5th wheels and even a bunch of cars. Great family run shop. 25 plus years in Arcadia.

Don’t ever go here, they will RIP YOU OFF! I was quoted $1900 for a catalytic converter replacement here and found out from an HONEST and RESPECTABLE mechanic that VJ had marked up the price substantially……. $1200 more than it costs. Went to another place and had it fixed for $709

Great staff and service for my old vehicles. Always excellent quality accurate diagnostics and service. Always helpful and friendly!

I was there for pre-sell full vehicle inspection. Staffs was super friendly and kept a great conversation during waiting. The service advisor Michael was very helpful and knowledgeable. Most Clean and professional shop out of all the shop I went to. Highly recommended.

Been working with VJ for almost 10 years.great service very trustworthy! Thanks for all the great service over all these years!

Unfortunately, if you don't know a lot about cars the following story my be all too typical. My initial quote ended up being significantly less than their final charge (over 100%+ less) to fix the only problem my car suffered from when I originally dropped it off. At that point they, by the time I got the bad news, managed to find a total of $5k+ more in issues beyond those I had initially came in for.

I told them to just fix the initial problem I brought the car in for, and ate the over doubling of their estimate.

I later, sadly, got in touch with a friend who had a trusted family member who was a mechanic. At the moment they are working on pinpointing the heretofore unbeknownst secondary issue, but assured me that without digging into the engine it would be impossible to diagnose the exact problem; the same problem the initial shop comfortably quoted $5k+ to fix with no digging at all. I'm sure the right issue will be addressed now, and at a price that will be far less than this, rip-off shop!

I'll write another, undoubtedly more positive review, about the shop my car is currently being fixed at to help guide you to a fair, honest mechanic.

Very happy with the service the prices and everything that they do I highly recommend this place for service.

My husband and I are VJ diehards! We won't go anywhere else, and have been using their services for several years. They will diagnose the problem, fix it and you're on your way in a timely manner. They always keep us updated on what's happening with everything about the car (s). Always professional and friendly - not to mention will give you the best pricing for fixing your vehicle. You never have to worry. You can't say that about many dealerships and car repair shops. We are very grateful for their services.

Good service, very helpful, knowledgeable and reasonably fast.
We bought our RV from VJ's and will keep getting it serviced by them.
I met a lady that has a Pleasure Way like ours and told her about VJ's and the good service we got there. We just had our Jeep upgraded at VJ's so we can tow it behind our RV.
Great service.

VJs is my "go to" place for repair and maintenance of my RV, They are competent and fair.

Darrel