T&K’s Automotive Center

The owner and well qualified mechanic, Chang, is excellent. The price is reasonable, lower than a a dealer or other import specialty auto repair shop. For a complicated job, you know that you will get the top quality work, in diagnostics and repair. I brought my 2003 Toyota Highlander Limited to him more than a year ago. The problem was erratic idle speed such that it would occasionally die in the middle of intersection, waiting to make the left turn and could NOT be adjusted by a rookie mechanic (it needed part replacement). Chang first made the diagnosis with his well equipped testing equipment. He used all genuine Toyota parts and fine tuned the engine such that it has been working like a charm ever since. He was and is very honest and suggested that I did not need to change the expensive spark plugs until 140,000 miles or so OR if there is ignition problem.
Today, my wife brought her 2015 Lexus RX350 to have brake pads replaced. He just called me to tell me that the Lexus does not need the brake pads at 40,910 miles and told me to tell her to pick up the car. I thought so; I always thought it was too soon, unless the Lexus factory installed faulty brakes. The chief mechanic and probably co owner at Hiro Auto Repair (Costa Mesa) taking over the former owner’s job, giving estimates and making all the bills, apparently lied to her nowadays. I had my timing belt and brake replaced there on my Toyota. The timing belt plus all belts and water heat came out over $ 900 2 years ago. The original owner/​estimator now works in the garage and I noticed that all prices went up substantially and they would charge you just to make the diagnosis. I should also mention that Hiro at Torrance charges less but they got incompetent mechanics. Every job needs to be corrected without additional charge. They are not related to the Hrio in Costa Mesa.
Chang does all the important tasks himself. At a dealer, they have their mechanic to do the job; quality would be hit or miss in my past experience, depending on the skill of the mechanic. I doubt that anyone can find a more dependable and honest mechanic/​owner these days. I have no interest to gamble with the rookie mechanic at Goodyears. I will stay with T and K all the time from this day on.

I highly recommend this place!!!
Chan is great person and works great with cars very knowledgeable and very honest, I recently just started to bring my vehicles here and i was beyond satisfied with his work i will definitely always bring my cars here!

Wonderful service! My husband and I have been coming to T&k for about 4 yrs. (96′ Honda Accord & 05′ Honda Odyssey) never waited long for my vehicles to be fixed. Very reliable and great price point for services.

We initially came here with our Nissan Murano that had a sensor problem. Instead of doing a needless repair and taking our money, the owner sent us back to Nissan. He told us that the part Nissan had installed earlier was faulty. Sure enough, that was exactly the problem and with no money out of our pocket.
The next time, we brought our old Ford truck that was leaking break fluid. It was repaired as good as new very quickly for a extremely fair/​low price. When it came time to pay, we wanted to use our ATM card, but his system was down, so he let us leave with our truck and told us he would call us once the payment system was back up and running. He called the next day and we paid him. It’s very rare to find someone this honest and also trusting. We will be bringing our vehicles back for sure!

My mom, brother, and I have been coming here for several years. Chanh is always warm and remembers my name each time I come. He is funny and very knowledgable. Several times, I have dropped by randomly to ask him about a concern with my car and he would take the time to check out the car and answer my questions… even when he’s busy working on another car. I believe one of Chanh’s traits that kept me coming is his honesty. I have gone to him multiple times thinking I need some maintenance and he would tell me it is not necessary at that particular time. Most places would just glad to do work even if you don’t need to. This sets T&K apart from the rest.
My mom recently went to get an oil change, change the serpentine belt, and tire rotation and she was very pleased. If there are any major car problems, I have no hesitations taking it to Chanh.
On a side note, there is an Alberto’s really close. You can drop off your car and enjoy some carne asada fries.

Based on a glowing referral from a friend, I took my car to Chan this morning. Within an hour he called me and told me what the problem was and how much it would be to repair it (his price was very reasonable). He could easily have repaired the car and collected his money. However, he told me that he believed the repair might be covered under my warranty and suggested that I call the dealership and hopefully save some money. He told me he would be happy to repair the car for me if that was what I wanted, but he would rather see me save my money. I am so impressed with Chan’s character, integrity and honesty. I will definitely make him my personal mechanic from this point on. Thanks, Chan!

Awesome! I have been bringing my car here for years and now my 96 Lexus has 245K miles on it. Prices are reasonable, I don’t ever get gouged, I enjoy seeing Chanh (the owner /​main mechanic), and I feel like I am leaving my car in good hands!
And, most importantly, my car runs good even though it’s OLD and has a million miles!
BTW — the hubs and a couple of his friends also bring their cars here and I haven’t heard one complaint. And, when the hubs went to get a new car a couple of years ago, Chanh actually advised him on which cars (off of my husband’s list) would be best based on how long they would last (because we drive our cars until they die — lol).
Overall, wonderful service, great prices, and we are very happy.

Chang is one of the last honest mechanics around. We have two Toyota and a Lexus that he works on. One is a 2007 Toyota that is in tip top shape because of Chang. He gives you the straight scoop-​fix it, leave it alone, keep an eye on it, etc. Pricing is fair and everyone I’ve recommended gives him a 5 star rating.

Chang was great. The guy does everything done quickly and professionally. Everything is done right in your face just so you can see he doesn’t bs. Good pricing and he’s very honest. If your car needs anything, you should go to him (T&K). He’ll go through your car and tell you what your car needs step by step and everything. 110% content with his service.

My husband went into T&K’s today and was helped by Chang. He said that Chang was honest, helpful, not greedy, and didn’t try to up — sell him in any way. He even gave him a very kind student discount that was greatly appreciated. This was his first time here and we’ll definitely come back if need be. Thanks Chang!

Chan has always provided honest, affordable and reliable service. We have taken all of our cars to him for years.

I’ve been taking my car to Chang for years now and I’ve always been happily satisfied with Chang’s excellent work. He patiently answers all of my questions, doesn’t try to up sell unneeded repairs, repairs the problem in a timely manner, makes recommendations for future maintenance when necessary, and knows his stuff. If you need a mechanic, definitely take your car to this mechanic.

We’ve been taking our two cars here for about a year, and couldn’t be happier. Chang is honest, efficient, and will take the time to explain what needs to be fixed, and why.
We previously took our cars to the dealer because we didn’t know who to trust. Based on a recommendation from a friend, we tried T&K out.
For most things, he charges 1/3−½ of what the dealer would charge, and doesn’t try to upsell you on things you don’t need. There was one instance where the water pump needed replacing and that charge was on par with the dealer. However, changing the water pump in a 1997 accord is a big job, and didn’t mind paying.

Always great service at T&K! wouldn’t take my car anywhere else!

9 months pregnant. Went into labor. Had a baby. Tried to leave the hospital. Car wouldn’t start. Uh, what?!
My husband finally got our car started, but there was something clearly wrong with the engine. We took the car into Cheng/​Chan/​Chang (however it is that you spell his name) to fix our car. He told us our car was still under warranty and to take it to the dealer. Such honesty, when he could’ve fixed it himself and charged us for it!
Anywho, we got our car back from the dealer. But, we also needed to get our car serviced. Back to T&K! Cheng is so honest and helpful! We needed new brakes; but he knows my husband can change brakes, so he didn’t even try to make a buck on our brakes. He did the scheduled maintenance on our BMW for $ 106. Seriously. Awesome!
We’ve been to T&K a ton over the past couple years; and Cheng has yet to let us down. He does all of his work with excellence… and quickly. I can’t stress how honest he is. He’s very fair in his dealings. And to top it off, he’s a really nice guy!
If you need work done on your car, go to Cheng!

They’re good and prices are reasonable if you’re a new customer and the job is small. But when they got you hooked, he starts jacking up the prices, especially on bigger jobs. I’ve had him do work on both of my cars over the years, but recently he quoted me $ 400 labor to replace a water pump. That’s $ 100/​hr for a 4-​hr job by the books, very close to what the dealers charge. Another shop nearby did the work for $ 250. So shop around, there are plenty of other shops in the area.

Took my 03 Ford Expedition to get frion for the AC. Chan suggested to check for leaks first otherwise adding frion would be a waste of money. Took his suggestion and sure enough, it was bad compressor. Charged me a very fair price and i was very happy with his knowledge and customer service. I will definitely be back with my other cars. It is very hard to find a good mechanic, I hope we found one. Only reason I didn’t give five stars is that I will wait to see on my next visit.

This mechanic is seriously the best. Chahn owns the place and runs it first class. He pays excellent attention to details, he’s extremely honest and extremely hard working. This guy always anwers the phone – even after hours and on the weekends. My friend recommended this place to me and I couldn’t be happier. If you are looking for great work at a fair price, take your car here. I believe they specialize in Japanese cars.
You won’t be disappointed.
Peg and Dan

The best experience I’ve ever had getting my car fixed. They’re super friendly, honest, and their service is fast. Last time I was there, they did my 30k mile service in under an hour. They even fixed a loose cover on the bottom of my front bumper for free.