McNally Automotive

First off, I’ll have you know that I’m typing this middle fingers…
I have a 1970 Volkswagen Bug (a very common and easy to work on car) which just happened to have its oil pan come loose yesterday. I didn’t notice this and when I came out of a place I was I found all the oil to have leaked out of my car and onto the pavement.
First thing I did was call AAA and they routed me to a certified mechanic of theirs, but after doing a quick search on Unilocal and finding that McNally Automotive had so many great reviews, I decided instead to go there. Boy, was that a mistake!
As the AAA tow truck pulled up and started to unload my car, Dan, the main man, came up to me and asked if that was my car. I responded with a yes. He then went on to explain very rudely and bluntly that he refused to work on it and personally hated to work on them. He said that even if he had all the parts and knowhow to fix it, he wouldn’t. He went in to explain however that he would charge me just for keeping my car on his property. My car is dead; what the hell else was I supposed to do? He then told me that I’d better catch the AAA guy before he left or I’d be «screwed».
If he couldn’t work on it, he could have at least had the decency to refer me to someone who would. Best way to describe this man, is that he is a dick. A real dick.
If you happen to have a car on his «list» it’s probably best to avoid this place.

Not only is Dan one of the kindest guys you’ll meet, but honest to a fault! They just don’t make people of this quality anymore. Lucky and so glad I found McNally’s! Tanya is a great lady with more personality than just about anyone! Love this business!

McNally Automotive is an auto repair and smog station in Chatsworth, California.
My experience with Dan was great. I had my car towed to his shop based on a friend’s recommendation. Dan’s first concern was that the car might have unseen damage due to overheating, later he charged me $ 50 less than his repair estimate. The timing belt had broken, and he explained that he would stop the job and charge me actual labor if he found other damage that would increase the repair bill after opening up the engine. I found Dan’s explanation of his concerns and billing to be very honest ways of treating the customer. After the repair was completed, the car ran just fine.
In dealing with Dan, I found that he took the time to answer my questions, and explain everything I asked about my car. I am always curious about cars and appreciate learning a bit more about them whenever I can. Dan didn’t try to sell me any other repairs. He doesn’t talk much, but every now and then, he cracks a funny joke.
I have also had another car smogged by Dan, and will not hesitate to take my car back to him.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dan McNally and his business. I thought my car was a goner and was actually in the process of figuring out getting a new one when Dan told me there were a few preventative measures and tune ups to do on my car and I could potentially keep it running for another 100,000 miles. Well, 10,000 down and 90,000 more to go! I trust him with all my car maintenance.

Well, when your on vacation sometimes other things take a vacation, such as the starter in your car. Well, when that happens you have to take it someplace to get it fixed, otherwise it stays on vacation. Dan is the main man and he knows his business. The wife and I have taken our vehicles here from simple oil changes to brakes being repaired to now, the starter being repaired in our car. Dan always tries to make sure that he actually is fixing the problem, the main problem, not a quick fix like some mechanics. He will also give cheaper recommendations, when he thinks that they could fix the problem rather than go to the more expensive.
The best part about Dan is that he is honest and always willing to work with you. When you have a vehicle in need, he is the man to take it too. Tanya is great as well. he pick up the phone, gets all the details, and is as kind as can be.