Advance Auto Repair

Very fast and efficient work. My car stopped making a weird noise, and it drives very smooth now (Ford Explorer). Plus the customer service was really appreciated. 5 stars definitely

The owner Vic is exceptionally friendly, honest, and willing to explain things. I went in for an oil change, tire rotation, and a 40 point safety check on my car with 150K plus miles on it. After the inspection Vic went through a list of things that could be repaired and the effects of each on the car. In the end he said nothing was imminent and nothing was unsafe. He actually told me if I decide to sell the car in the upcoming months, he wouldn’t recommend fixing any of it. He prioritized the list and gave a time frame of when I should consider fixing a few of the other things if I do decide to keep the car. I have never had a mechanic be so honest and explain things so well! I will definitely be returning here for repairs and check-​ups in the future! Amazing.

Today I was referred to Advance Auto by AAA following a roadside tow for a freeway overheating problem. Once I arrived Vic the owner greeted me with a friendly smile and handshake and asked me to carefully explain what the problem was. Following my explanation Vic talked me through the most likely problems and then he and his mechanic began a complete examination of my Lexus. After a few minutes Vic came to me and said he has a hunch, he believes the overheating is due to, of all things, a faulty radiator cap. He orders a new cap, applies it and luck of all luck, it solved the problem and I was shortly on my way home for a grand total of $ 20. What’s so remarkable and noteworthy is Vic could have easily told me the radiator was bad, or the water pump, or the thermostat or any number of expensive repairs and I would have paid it because you want to trust the guy you’re working with. The fact that he choose to be totally honest and fix my car for a total of $ 20 speaks volumes for his honesty and character, a rare quality in the auto service industry these days. So if you live locally in Glendale or in the area and need service, check out Vic at Advance Auto, you won’t be disappointed!

My 2001 Nissan Pathfinder broke down due to what I believed was an issue with my fuel pump or distributor. Contacted Vic at AAR and was able to have my car towed in and to my delight, received service immediately. Within 30 minutes of their diagnostics, Vic and team were able to determine the source of my problems –a security protocol that locked-​down my car preventing me front starting the vehicle. He provided a clear explanation and reset my security system. **Important: if you have a spare key, it may not include the security microchip that will allow you to start your car and in my case this «valet» key may lock-​down your car all together. If you lose your microchipped key you will need to have it replaced by the dealer. Whoops! In short, AAR are trustworthy and expert. Go to them with all your auto needs.

I have been going to Advance Auto Repair for a While now and the service Is excellent, and Staff Is friendly and professional. If your looking for a great Repair shop this Is the place to Go!

The best Mechanic In Glendale area and certified AAA
Specialists BMW Mercedes. Jaguar Volvo
And all Japanese cars

You can tell a good shop by how clean it is. Advance Auto Repair is clean even the restroom is clean. My wife and I were in Glendale to take my daughter to take here state board test. (By the way she passed and got here license.) Anyways after we dropped her off the car wouldn’t start so we called aaa and they towed us to Advance Auto Repair which just happened to be the next block over From were she was taking her test. After waiting for the shop to open we met Vic the owner, what a nice guy he offered us coffee and soda what ever we wanted. He found out what the problem and gave me an option on a rebuilt or a new stater we were in and out in about an hour and a half. If I lived in Glendale area I would of just found my new Tech. Thank Vic and all the guys in the shop for great service. I highly recommend Advance Auto Repair.
Thanks Again

My car broke down on the 5 freeway in Glendale and the AAA tow-​truck driver recommended Advance Auto Repair as it is an AAA approved facility. I was hesitant at first as I usually take the car to the dealer. When we arrived, Vic greeted me very professionally we went to his adjacent office (which is spotless and very comfortable) for the consultation. Vic listened to what happened and was very knowledgeable about my unique car. He repaired the car after an exhaustive search for the problem (several road tests and thankfully no serious damage) and I picked it up the next day. I have told several friends about Vic and his shop and he will be my new mechanic!

It’s a very good place to have oil change. all type of car maintenance and and they are very knowledgeable on every type of cars specially German cars. They inspect everything in the car and they let you go if there’s anything needs to be fix in the future. I would highly recommend VIC is the best car mechanic is a very honest.respectful. And down to earth person.. Thank you VIC For the all services you’ve done it on my car. Thx u

I’ve never had a mechanic be this thorough and explain everything to me. As a girl who knows nothing about cars this is a huge selling point. Vic is very patient and informative and he didn’t make me feel like an idiot which my last mechanic did. I won’t be taking my car anywhere else. Every other experience has with mechanics has been either overwhelming or just plain confusing. I’m very happy with the way I was treated and the services performed on my car.

— HONEST
— TRUSTWORTHY
— RESPECTFUL
— ETHICAL
— AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE
— AWESOME
— INTEGRITY
Below is a story that shows how awesome ADVANCE AUTO REPAIR is…
HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY:
I am always a little suspicious of mechanics because of past experiences and the fact that I do not know that much about cars. It makes me a prime candidate to get the highest price or ripped off…
Well anyway I was referred to VIC by a friend who said he was a great mechanic and a great guy.
So I took my AUDI A3 in that I had just purchased 3 months prior after some lagging acceleration issues. I’m definitely assuming the worst and hoping for the best at this point, knowing that these European cars are a lot more expensive. I was at Vic’s before for an oil change and there seemed to be a lot of nice cars there, which I liked because it seemed that other people trusted him.
So then VIC proceeded to do a diagnostic on my car while I patiently awaited my fate at the Starbucks across the street.
And then the phone rang! It was VIC…
I picked up and he started explaining the things that were wrong with my car and that they needed to be fixed. They were all technical things with the pump or something so I had no idea what he was talking about. My mind was racing with numbers of the cost I thought it would be and the agony was setting in…
After I decided my world was a dark pit of car costs he told me not to worry because everything was going to be free.
FREE???
I was confused…
Well Vic had a hunch that there was some sort of recall on my AUDI and started investigating. Not only did he do a diagnostic on my car and figure out what was wrong but he also took the time to see if there was a recall so I wouldn’t have to pay for it… There was a recall! He had already called the AUDI Service Station to see if they had time to work on my car the next day…
I’m pretty sure any other mechanic would find out what is wrong and then fix it and then charge me a stupid amount…
VIC figured out the problem and could have charged me to fix it but instead sent me to have it done for free by AUDI because of the recall…
That it was you call HONEST!!!
ADVANCE AUTO REPAIR is where I will be taking my car from now on, I will also send anyone I know there who has car issues…
GREAT TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS!!!

As a girl it is really difficult to trust mechanics. My car is pretty old and it has had it’s share of trips to mechanic shops. In the 8 years that I have had it, I haven’t been able to find a mechanic shop that I adore as much as this place. From the moment I stepped in I was treated with so much respect and kindness. Vic, the owner of the shop, took a great amount of time from his day, to really explain to me the problems that my car had. Everything that he said to me made sense unlike others who have used words that only they understand. I trust him dearly with my car because I can feel that he truly cares. He has such a huge passion for cars and also making people feel comfortable while they are at his shop. You will love this place and you will love Vic for offering affordable prices and amazing knowledge and true integrity.