Don’s Auto Center #3

«This is the best lube job I have ever received”-Brian S…
Wait a minute, let me correct myself, that sounded perverse. SMH.
This was the best oil change I have gotten in my experience with auto shops. First of all, I am very skeptical about places with one review and 5 stars. Especially by reviewers with no pictures, and one review #troll businesses. We all know that there is „NO BUSINESS LIKE TROLL BUSINESS“. Lol.
I found this place while cruising around and happened to see all of the signs posted up with great deals. I was in dire need of an oil change and this place was perfect for me to visit since it was damn near walking distance from my job. The business is located on Gardena Blvd/​Figueroa St at the Northwest corner inside of a gas station.
Tip: You do not pay inside of the gas station. There is a pay station inside of the mechanics bay.
I arrived here during my lunch break and a mechanic by the name of Carlos approached me.
Me:“How much for an oil change?»
Carlos:“About 26(estimate)“
Me:“Okay. deal“
He took my vehicle and went to work. I literally spent maybe 15 minutes there and this guy Carlos was done.
Bill actually came up to a price lesser than the estimate and I was amazed. It was no bullshit sales pitch about filters and car issues that I did not need. Carlos gave the demeanor of a honest mechanic who wasn’t going to run any scams. I really appreciate that because when I go to Jiffy Lube or Valvoline they give you all of these unnecessary warnings about shit that is a non-​factor when it comes to operating your vehicle.
At another oil place
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Valvoline/​Jiffy Technician:“Mr or Mrs Unilocaler, Can you come here for a second?”(gesturing you from the waiting room to the mechanic’s bay.)
Valvoline/​Jiffy Technician:“You do know that your windshield wipers and your air filter needs to be replaced?”(looking stern while holding a clipboard)
Valvoline/​Jiffy Technician:“We also can inflate your tires and do a tire rotation for an extra 70 dollars, however, if you decide you want to do a package deal, we can use your customer card and knock it down to 60 bucks.“
Unilocaler:(Kanye Shrug)
Valvoline/​Jiffy Technician:“Your total comes to 80 bucks, can you please sign here?”
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Another issue with going to these other places like Jiffy Lube is that a lot of these Technicians are literally just «technicians» not mechanics. So they blow a lot of smoke up yer’ ass.
This is the start of a good mechanic and customer relationship. I will be taking my car here from now on. It may be on the other side of town, but trust is very important when it comes to a mechanic. I would recommend my mom, dad or relative to these people. Wow, bold statement indeed.

This place is so awesome! Everyone is super friendly, and I know when I go here I won’t be ripped off. They never try to charge me for more than things are worth (I should know, my dad’s a mechanic), and they are very fast. Definitely recommend this place or any of the other Don’s Auto Centers (all under the same guy).