Deeds Automotive Service

Another mechanic told me that my car was in need of $ 2000+ in repairs, including a blown head gasket (for that opinion, they charged me $ 250…#feelinglikeanoob). Not willing to commit without a second opinion, I asked some friends if they recommended anyone. Deeds was mentioned, so I checked them out. They kept my car overnight and told me nothing was wrong with it, and didn’t charge me a dollar.
Several weeks later, and still a little anxious (who wouldn’t be after someone told you that your car was on the verge of exploding… thank you unnamed mechanic), I brought it back in. They checked it again… found that it was fine… and again didn’t charge me. Wow!
I’ve definitely found my go-​to mechanic!

My family and I have been taking our cars there for YEARS. The staff is honest, quick, and fair.

I’ve gone to Deeds Automotive Service for the past 2 years for most of my car maintenance and repair needs. The owner, Steve, has always struck me as an honest and competent mechanic. What prompted me to write this review though is last week, when I took my car in for a brake job because my brakes were squeaking badly, he informed me that my brakes still had over 50% life in them, and that the squeak was due to cheap brake pads put in by my previous mechanic. Steve worked on the pads to eliminate the squeak and didn’t charge me a penny. This kind of service goes above and beyond my expectations, and I’m very thankful to Steve for his great service and honesty.

I needed to update my review from last year. I still travel almost 20 miles to get my 18 year-​old F-​150 serviced & repaired at Deeds. He keeps it running so well I don’t want to sell it! I’m sure I pass many qualified mechanics on the way. But none more honest, professional and knowledgeable.

Have used various mechanics in and around Burbank. Have passed Deeds almost everyday on the way to dropping my son at school. Needed a brake job bad! Took my truck in and was happy when I got the call. Only needed front brakes! Most mechanics seem to tell you, well your doing the fronts lets just do the rears, classic up selling. Was happy to see there was none of that. Work was done perfectly and at a very reasonable price. I think I’ve found my new go to mechanic shop in Burbank.

If you ever need a good mechanic with integrity, this is the place to go. These guys are always great to deal with, timely and get the job done right. The communication is wonderful and they have always told us the truth even if it costs them a job. We love this place! Highly recommend!

These guys are terrific, I go no where else great service and customer satisfaction. I would recommend them to anyone

Fair and very honest with quality work

Hands down the best automotive service in Southern California. I drive all the way from Santa Monica just to go here. I 100% trust Deeds Automotive, and highly recommend to anyone who wants high quality service for their car.

This is what I don’t look about Unilocal. How does a bad review get deleted in less then a month when they have reviews going as far back as 2010? I gave Steve a not so hot review less then a month ago, but for some straight reason it’s now gone.
Folks I too have been a client of Deeds for many years and more importantly I’ve referred lots of business Steve’s way, 3 clients in the last 4 months. But my last visit was anything but nice.: (Clearly Steve was having a bad day, problem is he took it out on the costumer. And an even bigger problem is I know how to work on cars and I have been since I was 14 years old. Unfortunately I needed to bring my truck in his shop for a special procedure other wise I would have worked on it at my home.
Long and the short of this review is this, Go to Tyerman’s 3 blocks away on the opposite side of the street. Tyerman’s does pretty much the same work with NO attitude!
I’ve read the rules about writing reviews on Unilocal.This is not a hate speech, this is merely I’m not happy with the service review. I will never go back nor will I ever refer any more business to this place.

Deeds Automotive is great. We’ve been using them for a long time, and have always been happy with their work and customer service. It’s not uncommon for them to do a quick check on a problem I’m having and tell me that I don’t need the expensive fix I thought I was in for. They’re totally straightforward and I never feel like they’re trying to pad costs or sell me something I don’t need. Wouldn’t take our cars anywhere else.

Honest, no-​nonsense auto service with a friendly personal touch from Steve and Charles. Always feels like you are getting the «straight» story and a fair price. Support this garage!

Haven’t become a Deeds disciple? What’s WRONG with you? Deeds is a very, very rare thing — an honest and trustworthy auto mechanic! How many places will tell you there’s really nothing wrong and you don’t need service, and do the work to find that out at no charge? You can’t go wrong — make an appointment already!

I stopped into Deeds on my way to work this morning because I needed help switching the plates on my car as the screws were rusted in. Someone came out and helped me and I was on my way within 5 minutes. Fantastic service and great people!

I have been going to Deeds on and off for 15+ years… and every time I stray away. not convenient.not working in Burbank etc… I regret it. even my husband tells me now to take my truck to them when I have issues he can’t work on… I have sent my boss there and he was quite happy with the results… I really don’t give 5 stars that is for the ones that GO WAY BEYOND the call of duty. they are really good and I trust them whole heartily.

I’ve had nothing but great, pleasant and honest experiences with Deeds and every person i recommended to them loves their services too and one still thanks me to this day. More than a couple of times i’ve heard friends tell me how Deeds saved them money and headaches. They’re very nice people, family owned, and everything you would want from an auto repair shop. and believe me — i’ve been to probably a hundred of them over the years — and Deeds ranks top on my list.

Unlike the other gentleman, every single experience I’ve had atl Deeds has been positively wonderful. They typically go above and beyond the call of duty, and have been very generous on their prices, as well as upfront on what they do, if they do it, and how long/​much it’ll be.
My headlights had been having a problem and bulbs kept burning out. They first replaced the bulb, but less than a month later, it burned out. I took it back, and they checked if it was an electrical problem (no charge). They confirmed it wasn’t; just a bad bulb. Replaced it (also free of charge).
They’re also willing to step aside when they can’t tackle a problem. My transmission was going nutty, and since they don’t do transmission, they looked into who does the best in the area, and sent me to them.
Steve runs the place, and he’s always rather pleasant to work with. Charles is also an awesome guy, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him without a smile on his face, even in the nastiness this week presented (temperature-​wise). All in all, amazing service, and I’ll continue to happily recommend them!

I have really mixed feelings about this place. I really want to like it better than I do. I think it’s probably a better shop than my experience suggests. My experience may have been a ‘fluke’ but it’s left a bad taste.
I had a timing belt put on my old (early 90’s), but well-​maintained and low-​mileage Civic. The next time I needed a smog certificate, the guy at the smog shop told me my timing was set WAY off. When I took it back to Deeds to have it checked, I was told that «that [smog] guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about.» Back to the smog shop. He SHOWED me how much it was off. Back to Deeds. He reluctantly said he’d check it, «…but if it’s okay, I’m going to have to charge you labor…». Fair enough.
It was waaaay off.
They adjusted it (at no charge), but I don’t even remember an apology.
I just found out today that the oil seal at the front of the engine (below the timing belt) is leaking. I can’t guarantee there’s a connection (it’s been two years – but only 10K miles) but, still… If it WAS replaced, it shouldn’t be leaking. If it WASN’T replaced, the car was 14 years old at the time – shouldn’t it have been?
Nice people, clean shop… and to be fair, I’d had other work done there (once or twice) that was fine… I really want to like this place… but based on this one bad experience, I’d hesitate to send friend or family member there.