K.J. Lee’s Automotive

I needed to get minor body work done on my car and wanted to avoid going through my insurance. I went to serval local body shops and Mr Lee provided me with the best priced estimate and fastest turnaround time. He exceeded all expectations. I would recommend him to all my friends.

I’ve been taking my cars to K.J. Lee’s for ages, since before they moved to their current location. They worked on my 1984 Toyota Celica so long ago I don’t even remember what I had done on it. They kept my 1991 Honda Civic running for ages, including superb body and paint work after I crashed it. This is the kind of place where I don’t feel like I need to get a man with grease under his fingernails to come with me and make sure I don’t get ripped off. The reasonable rates and excellent service are part of the reason I was able to keep a 20±year-old car on the road, which saved me unbelievable amounts of money over the years.
It never occurred to me to do the Unilocal review, though, until an evil drive-​through car wash tore the engine dust cover off the underside of my one-​year-​old Honda Fit. As I waited for what was a very quick fix, I realized Mr. Lee and his team of fantastic mechanics have now worked on three of my cars.

I started coming a couple of years ago. Another guy worked here which is real good. I assume he not here anymore. They say he broke his arm. But now they seem to take they time. U gonna at least b there 8 hours before your car is complete. This will be my last time here.

This place is amazing. Found them on Unilocal.I drive a 2010 Camaro V8 so when my oil pressure valve went out I needed it fixed ASAP. I called Chevy to get it looked at and they gave me a rough estimate of about $ 300-​$ 350. K&J got me in same day and out in about 2 hrs and changed me half that. I couldn’t be happier with the friendly service. He also let me know my sway bar is gonna need to be replaced. Got my business.

They worked hard to figure out the problem and gave me some credit when we fixed the wrong thing. Most places wouldn’t be that honest or fair. They were always super nice but they are very busy so things might take a bit to complete. Overall I think they are great guys and will come back again. I feel I can trust them.

We have been taking our cars here for years where we receive excellent friendly service.

I went in for a vehicle inspection check of a 2002 Toyota Camry that I was planning on buying.
Although the inspection was good and thorough, the invoice he gave me for all the repairs was out of proportion! I went online and looked at all the prices for the spare parts that he was charging, and his prices were 4 – 5 times higher. The labour charges were exorbitant as well.
So I think I’ll just buy the parts myself and have another mechanic install them…
Also, the owner (Daniel) was not very good at explaining the condition of the car and the extent of repairs needed to someone (me) who does not have much knowledge of cars…
Not impressed — look elsewhere…

I’m a diy kind of guy. I was working on a project on my and I didn’t have the tool for the job. I called these guys and explained my problem and the mechanic told me to come by. I was changing the wheel bearing on my car and needed the hub pressed out. Once I took it to the shop they got it out within 30 mins and didn’t charge me a arm and a leg. Daniel was the guy that helped me. He is very friendly and knowledgeable.
I would definitely recommend these guys.

In and out synthetic oil change for $ 70 on my Escalade. Friendly — fast and sincere service. Rather impressed!!!

They were awesome, really kind. Gave me a ride back and pick me up from my house so I dont have to wait there. Reasonable price. The guy owns the shop is super nice.

I’ve been taking my cars to Mr. Lee for years for routine maintenance and major repairs. By far one of the best mechanics I’ve ever been to. The repairs are reasonably priced and they are honest about what repairs need to be done and which can wait. They have walked me through what is being done, shown me the old parts and the new ones. I highly recommend them!

wow! After an unfortunate accident in Long Beach where my SUV was incapacitated I though I’d just throw in the towel for salvage value at the Nissan dealership and buy another Murano. I knew no mechanics in LB but was referred to KJ by a neighbor. Not only did he take care of the condensor, smashed AC pumps headlights mountains of body damage – he told me it was basically a good car, spend the $ 3000 on the repairs, save the cost of the new vehicle, drive it for a couple of years and you will still get 3 X the value the dealer would give.
The repair costs were more than fair. They did an excellent job. But foremost, his bedside manner was absolutely invaluable to me at an extremely stressful period of life. If all the vendors we deal with on a daily basis had half the calm, reason and counseling abilities, life could be so much better.
Can’t praise KJ enough and he will be my mechanic when in Long Beach for life.
On the other hand, the numbskull at the local Nissan dealership who I told to come back to me within 90 minutes of the best later model Murano — (my distress suggested a likely sale) – never returned my call – what a world of difference – Big can be stupid and small can be brilliant sometimes in BIZ – way to go KJ!!!

I took my car in a couple of days ago to replace my spark plugs, timing belt, and water pump. The quote they gave me was pretty standard ($ 650 for everything, as a poorly placed manifold on Chrysler’s 3.5L engine makes changing the plugs a bit of an opera). I ended up opting for a throttle body cleaning and an oil change, as well. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the place. Mr. Lee was incredibly kind and professional, and my car runs and sounds like it did when I bought it. I’ll definitely be coming back for future maintenance and repairs.

My wife took my car out to go run some errands and texted me and told me that my left headlight was out. She caught it because she saw the reflection in a store window. What a smartypants lol! Who knows how long I have been running around like this but it was time to get it fixed.
I tried to do it myself but couldn’t figure out how to get down in there to pull out the bulb. This morning at about 8am I found K.J. Lee’s Automotive and I talked with Daniel. I told him that I wanted to get the bulb replaced and I figured that it was probably time for a oil change as well so I asked for a quote and a timeframe. He said it would be around $ 50 for both and that it would take under an hour if I came this morning.
I grabbed my puppy Clyde and figured that I could take him for a walk around the hood while we were getting the car fixed. I met Daniel and he was just as cool as he sounded on the phone. He verified what needed to be done and said it would be fixed in 45 minutes. I walked in a big square down to Long Beach Blvd and basically the whole way around St. Mary’s hospital. I got Clyde to take some fun pictures and was in no hurry. I got back at the 40 minute mark and they were pulling my car out for me. Daniel got the final invoice done and it was literally 45 minutes as he estimated. Wow I love this place. Super legit!

Went back to Daniel for another inspection. Arrived at the scheduled time and had no wait! Same as the previous visit everything went smooth. All their findings are documented and you get to take home a list of repairs with their cost. Couldn’t ask for more. Very affordable.

My door handle on my vehicle was broken and very difficult to get in. I called around to find a part. Being my vehicle is a1998 Eclipse, I was thinking I’d have to get it from the junk yard. I called the Mitsubishi dealership in Cerritos and they wanted me to pay $ 108 for the part and $ 150 to install. I have a background in dealing with auto shops and know when I was being overcharged.
I called around and came across Daniel from Lee’s Automotive. Immediately, I knew he was experienced in his work. I asked how much. Without telling him how much the part was from the dealership (because that was where he had to get it), he quoted me $ 161.00. I told him I already called for a price on the car and it was going to be $ 108. So, I asked if would still be $ 161 even with the part being $ 108? He said absolutely. I dropped my vehicle off at 1pm. He had it done by 5pm. The price didn’t change and I got the old part back. He saved me $ 97.00!!! Need I say more?
Daniel was professional and very helpful. It helped that there was no language barriers and I felt comfortable knowing there wasn’t any questions on any derive that was needed.
I use Unilocal for reference, but as you can see I don’t comment much. I felt I should start adding my comments! Especially when I am impressed, which isn’t often. Hope this helps you

So far so good. I checked Unilocal for a car mechanic shop that is reliable/​has good reviews, and kj lees automotive popped up and I thought I’d give them a shot. At first, I was questioning about this place (if they were good, reliable, honest, and just everything about them) little that you know it was pretty much a home run hit. It has almost been two years now, since I Unilocaled them and I’m still coming to here for brakes, oil change, transmission, and pretty much everything now.
They’ll tell you things straight up and not trying to sell you things you don’t need, and that’s what makes them good because they’re honest.

I couldn’t get my car started. I had battery power and it ran (with a push start) just fine, but the starter wasn’t turning. Since I had jury duty, I decided to find a place near the courthouse. KJ Lee’s popped up. I dropped it off at 7:45am (they don’t open til 8!) and before I had walked off the lot, they were moving my car to the bay. By 8:30am they had called to say the relay was bad and starter was dead. The parts were ordered and installed by about noon. No muss and no fuss. Daniel was great at keeping me updated on the status, the problem, and what they were going to do to fix it. They did it for a fair price as well. I’ll happily go back.

I recently brought a used vehicle to K.J. Lee for a pre-​purchase inspection. I felt really comfortable with these guys right from the start. The mechanic who helped me was knowledgable and patient with my many questions. The inspection seemed to be thorough and comprehensive, but was performed quickly and without an appointment.
About one hour and $ 35 dollars later, I left with a detailed diagnostic in hand and renewed confidence in the condition of the car I was buying. Before you buy a used car in the Long Beach area, take your car here for an inspection. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.

I have to admit, I’m a difficult customer. KJ Lee was nothing but kind and patient with me, they explained everything and never made me feel like I was getting ripped off (which is common when you’re a woman going to a shop).
I felt like they had my best interest at heart, my car is running smoothly and it is also looking brand new with the paint job I got there. If you’re looking to get your car repaired, don’t think twice, just go on over to KJ Lee.