Dyrness Automotive

Na, No, Nope! Last fall (2015), I took my Ford Escape in with A/​C issues. They discovered that one of the two auxiliary fans needed to be replaced that was $ 1,100.00 (kinda pricey I think), and also that the A/​C needed another $ 600.00 job to replace the expansion valve. I could not afford both at the time and just went with the auxiliary fan replacement. Fast forward to May 2016, I decided to go back to Dyrness even though they were pricey because they had already diagnosed the A/​C issue (opposed to paying a charge of $ 200 elsewhere just for troubleshooting, plus whatever the repair of the expansion valve, or their findings would be). So Dyrness replaces the expansion valve, recharged the system for $ 600.00 and guess what? The A/​C is not effective in the slightest outdoor heat, even on a 75 or 80 degree day it is worthless (unless I’m on the freeway doing 80mph and the air is constantly blowing through the radiator, but still it’s not nearly as effective as a proper A/​C would be. I had it back in the shop the following week, they tweaked it, gave it back, no difference. I wasn’t going to write a review but decided to because of the following two reasons: 1) After I got it back the second time and I called to let them know there was no difference from the expansion valve replacement or the «tweaking the system», the guy said; «well I’m sorry, it’s probably the compressor then.» That’s it! Not — «I’m sorry we’ll give you $ 100.00 off your next repair or next brake job» Just «I’m sorry» BUT — I’m sorrier and $ 600.00 in the hole for NOTHING. Even then I was just going to suck it up and learn from my losses… but here’s the second reason: 2) Last week I got a «Courtesy Call» from Dyrness left on my voicemail to «see how my vehicle is running?» And that’s all it took, to write a review, I never called back.

I have a 20 year old LTD Toyota 4 runner that’s had no major problems but sounding and feeling like it didn’t want to run anymore. I was thinking it was probably time for a new car instead of fixing. I was referred to Drynes Automotives by a friend. I spoke with the owner Fabian who said to bring it in and he’d look at it right away. Being a woman bringing in a car to get checked out makes you feel like your about to be tested on mechanics 101 and you always seem to fail. Fabian called me with great news that my car could be fixed and wasnt anything major. He checked my car from top to bottom and showed me my tires were cracking. I had just taking my tires to be checked and rotated a week earlier to cosco and the guy never mentioned it Anyway fabian had new tires put on for me. I wanted to wait before writing a review about Dryness automotive to be completely 100%. I’ve had my truck for over a month now and its like I have a brand new 4 runner. Fabian and his crew did a fantastic job… Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had dealing with my vehicle. Im sad to just be discovering Dyrmess automotives, but glad I have a great mechanic a phone call away. Thank you!!!

I have been going to Fabian and the crew at Dyrness for over 3 years. I’ve had them work on my volvo and VW repeatedly. They are quick to come up with solutions, always get me in and out and — the most important part — I trust them.
The other customers I have met at Dyrness are good people. They are the kind of people that you’d expect to meet at a neighborhood bbq — they are chillers, they have regular cars — are working — they have car seats in the back. you get my drift. There is a community around this garage, and that may not mean much to some people — but to me that means a lot.
So if you have a set of broken control arms, or bushings, or you transmission is slipping, or your tires are wearing thin, or you need a quick oil change and filter and maybe someone to give your ride a bit of a once over to let you know what is coming down the pipe. This is your place.

The staff at Dyrness goes out of their way to thoroughly explain any issues on your car. You’ll always see some classic cars around the shop and the technicians are very thorough.
Fabian, the owner, makes certain his clientele is treated well and delivers quality work at a fair price.
A great place for service. keep up the great work!

I have been going to Fabian for about 6 years now and wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. I have found him to be honest, fair and he goes the extra mile to take care of me, which he seems to do because it’s just in his nature to do so. Fabian was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad for it. Do yourself a favor and skip the nonsense when it comes to dealing with auto shops… go to Fabian and Dyrness Automotive.

These guys are the best. Always up front and honest. And, they’ll work on anything. I’ve been a customer for 15 years and wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. And the new management has made the place even better.

This place is hidden behind a big tire shop in Glendale. I didn’t think it’d be a good shop to have my car smog checked, but boy am I glad I gave them a try.
The staff was extremely pleasant, and accommodating. The price was inexpensive and competitive, and the turnaround was expeditious.
I will definitely be back for any other automotive needs. They service all varieties of cars, and seem to specialize in Volkswagens.
Will be back!

I own a 1992 Volvo wagon, and as reliable as it’s been, on occasion it needs some work. Fabian and the guys at Dyrness have always done the job extremely well. All the guys know what they’re doing and don’t cut corners. They also don’t upsell you or fleece you for things you don’t need. I’ve had suspension work, oil changes, brake stuff and all sorts of fixes here and the guys know what they’re doing. I’ve seen the negative reviews but those are all from when the business was under different ownership. If you’re looking for your car and you to be well taken care of I’d suggest this place at the drop of a hat.

I had a regular mechanic that I trusted, but every time I went in for something it ended up being $ 400+, no matter what. I figured it was time for a new mechanic and asked my local tire place if they recommended the folks next door. They did, and so I gave it a shot. Fast service, well priced (under $ 200), friendly, and so far so good! I’ll be going back for future car repair needs!

I’ve been coming to Dyrness since it got new ownership, and its’ excellent. Fabian, the new owner, knows his stuff, always provides a fair and accurate estimate, explains the anticipated problem and the work done, and has it done promptly. Once, they made a small wiring mistake in a repair, and repaired it promptly and for free when I went back, accepting their responsibility without question. They have a waiting room, and have provided me a lift home and even come and gotten me to pick up my car (I live about 10 – 15 minutes away). Everyone I have interacted with is professional and courteous, and the place has a real neighborhood feel.

I’ve been going to Dyrness for ALL of my automotive repair work since I moved to Glendale in 1976. Can’t give them a higher recommendation than that.

Searching high and low for a shop that wouldn’t rip me off is a choir these days. When I heard of the new ownership of Dyrness Automotive, I thought I would give them a try. I can’t tell you how nice it is to have someone explain what is wrong with my truck and the options that would get me back on the road again. I will always suggest to anyone that asks me for a great mechanic to try Dyrness. Hands down the best in the business.

The best auto mechanic shop in LA bar none. I looked for years, tried LA Weekly top choices with varied results but Dyrness is run by cool, competent and honest people that I don’t ever question. They do what’s necessary, well, and for a very fair price. If you’re looking for peace of mind and total competence, u just found it.

I had a very positive experience here today! I have a Saab, and if you know anything about cars, you know 1. they’re always a pain in the ass to fix, and 2. they’re nearly impossible to get parts for now because they went bankrupt. Add the fact that mine is a convertible and my vehicle is pretty much mechanic kryptonite. After calling around to literally 25 – 30 places, I found someone that agreed to just LOOK at the car. They referred me to an auto body shop, they referred me to an upholsterer, who referred me to Dyrness. I took my car in this morning after speaking with Fabian yesterday briefly. After they dropped me at home, I received a call a few hours later explaining what the problem was, and what part was needed to rectify. After doing a little research, I decided on a not-​so typical way of resolving the problem, and Fabian was more than willing to work with me on getting the car fixed over the course of the next few weeks. From the east side of LA, this drive is not at all problematic [about 10 – 15 minutes with moderate traffic from Echo Park,] and an honest mechanic is worth the drive.

FIrst I went to another repair shop and I felt like I was being taken for a ride. I came to Dyrness for a second opinion and was so glad. It cost half as much and only the necessary repairs were made. My car and by checking account are very happy. They were patient and kind with me. They seem to have expertice and a heart!

Dyrness Automotive in my opinion is the best Automobile repair shop in Glendale, we have always been treated fairly and with great courtesy, extremely satisfied with the quality of work, you will never be desapointed or cheated at Dyrness, if you have any car problems is not other place to go but Dyrness & the best Crew .:)

Not sure about other reviewers’ experiences. I can only speak for myself.
I have two older cars — a ’97 Jeep and an ’87 Toyota. And I now take them to only one place: Dyrness on Central.
First off, the place is AMAZINGLY clean and squared away. I’ve rarely seen garages (even at dealerships) this clean and organized. They have a huge parts department and their staff is incredibly nice.
I know they’re under new ownership. And I have since recommended these guys to two good friends –one who lives in Studio City and one who lives in the Wilshire area. They both now make the drive and swear they wouldn’t go anywhere else.
This place is old school in the best sense of the word. And they actually cost less than other places I’ve been to.
I wish every business in L.A. County was this passionate about their craft.

Oh boy…
Let me just take this opportunity to offer a rebuttal to the numerous high-​star reviews of this shop. I left my car overnight at Dyrness for some mechanical work. As it turns out it was raining all that week like mad and the next day I returned to Dyrness to retrieve my vehicle. So I pay my bill, get the keys, and trudge through the downpour to my car across the parking lot. That’s where I discovered they’d left my driver’s door window down and that the whole driver’s side of the car was and inch and a half deep in water.
So I trudge back and tell the guy and he goes, «What’d you do?» Um, nothing… He follows me out, takes a look inside the car, sees the lake inside and says, «Was it like that when you brought it in?» Yeah, that’s right, I drove a f’n FLOODED car into your shop and YOU DIDN“T NOTICE while driving it on and off the lifts.
Idiot, right? Wait, it gets better… if by «better,» you mean, «worse.»
Anyway, they get one of the brothers – Dyrness is run by two brothers – and he starts trying to sell the, ‘You brought it in this way.’ So I steel up and lay down the fact that they’d had my car for a day and a half and it wasn’t a Detroit Water Jug when I brought it in. He can’t argue this. So, annoyed, he asks, «What do you want us to do about it?» Um, I dunno, how about GET A WET-​VAC AND SUCK OUT THE WATER! They do this. He tells me not to bother coming back if my carpet stinks later, «That isn’t our problem.» I drive away.
The rain keeps coming. All week, in fact. My car keeps filling up. Over and over I wet-​vac the standing pool out of the driver’s side. Over and over it comes back. Turns out that it wasn;t the open window that had flooded my car but that somewhere over the course of my vehicle’s stay at their lot somebody, somehow, dislodged the front window and broke the silicone seal along the top. Now every time it rains the water leaks through the top seal, down through the head liner and finally pools from the accelerator pedal to the back seat. No, it WASN’T a problem before, thanks for asking.
Two days later I call Dyrness, get transferred to brother #2. He starts YELLING at me, telling me Dyrness Excuse #1 (I drove the vehicle onto the lot filled with water), before segueing into Dyrness Excuse #2 (It isn’t our fault), and closes the show with Dyrness Accusation #1 (I’m of Questionable Character and trying to steal from them).
Good times.
It’s pretty clear I wasn’t getting a repair from this shop and I just ended up taking it elsewhere and getting the window reset and a new bead of silicone. Fifty bucks. No big deal… at least to the shop I took it to. But the manner by which the brothers handled this was, like, abusive boyfriend level. No, seriously, like, ‘Farrah Fawcett burns you in your bed at night’ level.
I cannot recommend you RUN AWAY from this shop fast enough.

Dyrness Automotive is one of the last old-​school automobile repair shops left in Glendale. Its been family owned for decades, and my family began having our cars serviced by Dyrness in the late-70’s. They’re honest, trustworthy, and deliver great service for a fair price. They’ve serviced our Cadillacs, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, and Chevrolets over the years… and now they service our Lexus and Honda. Highly recommended…

they may be ok for basic smog checks… but when it comes to full service, its HORRIBLE. I recently had them work on my car and after 2 days it went bad. WORSE than it was when it was brought it. I called back explaining the problem and jack treated me like a complete IDIOT. Not as someone who payed him a significant amount of money to have something fixed. Pretty much gave a the worst attitude i ever experienced. I believe you should treat your customer with respect, and not take it as a blow to your ego when someone comes back with a genuine concern over the quality of the work performed. Im going back soon, and if this problem is not fixed, legal issues will follow. AVOID AT ALL COSTS