Christensen Automotive

Wow Christensen Automotive just quoted me $ 689.00 to put in a new alternator. Another shop in town with lots of 5 star Unilocal ratings quoted $ 275.00. When I told them I was going to take it to Mario’s they wanted to charge a $ 148.00 diagnostic fee. They did spend time to look at my car to see what was wrong with the power steering so I guess that’s fair, I just wasn’t expecting it. They wanted $ 2500 to fix the steering issues, and when I told the other mechanic in town he was shocked at the quoted price. I’m sure Christensen does good work but they are very expensive.

Solid mechanics and a pretty efficient business… but…watch the multiple «add-​ons» they like to do. I’m always happy if I just go in for an oil change ($ 25 oil change coupon in hand) and just stick to that. The only time I feel burnt by these guys is when I do something additional. Recently did oil change and asked them to look at my brakes. Front brakes needed replacement, including rotors. Asked for a quote and got $ 350 quoted. But final bill was $ 450! Why? Because they also charge $ 50 for inspection and have added charges for shop items (cleaners, etc). Plus my oil change at $ 25. Felt slighted that they still charge for inspection when I had them do the work. Just sayin. (Later got quote by my front-​end mechanic for $ 296 final cost… dang) Buyer beware. And ask better questions than I did (although I did ask for final cost for just the brakes when they gave me the $ 350 quote)

this may be a little bit overdue but a few months back I bought a beamer at that lemon lot out there on n Carson what an «EXPERIENCE» that was. Anyways after giving the the dealership three failed attempts at fixing a radiator hose, (you see they were trying to stuff it with o rings instead of replacing it) I brought it to Christensen and prepared for the worst. one, still wasn’t sure if experience just off loaded a piece of crap on me or not and other was how much was this gona cost me after I just bought this thing. well a few bucks later I get the call all is well. tI couldn’t help thining I actually like this car now. It’s a far better feeling knowing at least there are a few good businesses in town. Anyways thank you and well done. you’ll get more work in the future.

I recently took in my dodge dakota to fix a starting problem that the local dodge dealer claimed was not there. Having the truck for quite some time, I was sure that there was an issue and did not appreciate being told everything was fine when it was not.
I took it in to Christensen and they took the time to replicate the problem and correclty diagnosed a failing fuel pump. They replaced that and all is well with the truck again. Overal service was great and I appreciated them taking the time to locate the issue.

I had five frustrating problems with my vehicle, a corvette, that other shops told me would be a very lengthy, withdrawn fix. They had them all diagnosed as somewhat minor in about 30 minutes, and then fixed them rather inexpensively. Schell and Andy are true credits tot he automotive repair industry. All my work is going there in the future.