Blas Auto Repair

Been looking for a genuine, respectful, fair, honest and hard working mechanic for a long, long time. Of course Blas happens to be right down my street. But of course, right?
Brought my car in for general maintenance @ 95 000 miles and Blas gave me a thorough inspection, fair price, and even an extra gift that happened to just be lying around his shop for no extra fee. Blas is very thorough in showing you what needs to be done, what repairs can hold off if finances are tight, what the inspection consists of and is very fair with pricing. If you’re in the Eagle Rock area or anywhere in the LA area really, Blas is very busy but he is always willing to work around your schedule to make sure he gets the job done right and efficiently. I was able to drop my car off on a Monday night and pick it up the following day. He tends to try and get everything done on Saturday, so the best time to bring in your car would be on a Monday or Tuesday night, to hopefully pick it up the next day/​night.
I gave Rantz Auto (very close by) a chance but was not happy with a trick they pulled off with a cousin of mine when she didn’t have the finances to cover the maintenance. I won’t go into the story but I wish I came to Blas much much earlier for car maintenance and auto related issues.
At first his shop was hard to find, but it’s actually very simple. You’ll see «Z Cars» building in a corner lot that’s gated off. His garage is inside that lot, separate business from Z Cars. Don’t be afraid to drive in and find his shop.
Definitely will come back for all my Auto needs. He can practically do any vehicle and for whatever you might need. These days, mechanics like this are very hard to find. Very happy that he’s right down my street!

Took my vehicle to him in March for my catalytic converters which he helped rebuild for far less than 2 new ones from the dealer or anywhere else
brand new for that matter. He also fixed all my breaks, rotors and a number of other things which was over $ 1700.
Fast forward a few months and the breaks continued to squeak while driving in reverse months after installation so I went in and asked Blas to check. He proceeded to tell me the more expensive breaks make more noise (huh?) and that he would replace them. Great! But after a new install again, breaks are still super loud (which he downplays). The kicker is my check engine light went on again and I asked him to check it which he didn’t. When I asked him what an oil check costs out of curiosity, he quoted me almost $ 100 (I don’t think so!) I also find his inability to answer a straight question without a huge story is annoying.

In late March, my wife’s Honda CRV started acting up. I noticed that when parked with the engine running and the A/​C on, the engine would vibrate and shake the entire vehicle every 20 seconds or so. The shaking would last a couple of seconds, then stop. A few days later, we were driving and the needle on the engine temperature gauge rose until it almost reached the red. We pulled over before it overheated, but obviously something was wrong. Fortunately, we managed to get home.
The next morning, I went on Unilocal and looked for a mechanic that was nearby. That’s when I discovered Blas Auto Repair.
I saw the great Unilocal reviews and realized he was only a few blocks away. In fact, I had walked past his shop hundreds of times and never realized it. Blas Auto Repair is part of a shared auto repair complex with a few different businesses including at least one body shop.
I drove over and Blas immediately dropped what he was doing to look at the CRV. I pointed out the issues I had seen/​experienced, and he immediately showed me that the engine and A/​C fans weren’t moving when the engine was running. I left the car, walked home and within 30 minutes, he called to tell me that the problem was definitely the two fans and that they needed to be replaced. He quoted me a reasonable price for the parts and labor.
On that call, I mentioned that MY car had recently failed its smog check not because of the emissions, but due to the visual inspection. At some point when I had serviced my car, someone had taped a valve and a cable in place and unfortunately, I learned that’s an automatic fail during the visual inspection. He told me to bring it in later that day, and he’d take a look.
Three hours later, I drove my car over and he was unpacking the fans he had ordered for my wife’s car. He looked at my car, immediately replaced the cable, then called a couple of places for the valve that needed to be replaced. He told me how much the part was going to cost, and I gave him the go ahead to order it.
He finished my wife’s CRV a couple of hours later, and it’s been running perfectly ever since. The next morning, I drove my car back and he replaced the valve while I waited. I immediately drove back to the smog check station down the street, and had the technician check it again. It passed this time.
If you live in Eagle Rock or in one of the surrounding areas, I HIGHLY recommend taking your vehicle to Blas when you need something checked. He’s super friendly, likes to show you exactly what he thinks is wrong with the car while you’re standing there, and is quite reasonably priced.

Blas is the only mechanic I trust! He’s such a nice and honest man. He’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong with your car, how it got like that, and how long it will take to fix along with the price. He’s a man of his word, if he quotes you at a price that’s the price he won’t raise it just because he felt like it. The service is great, fast, and super reliable.
I recommend everyone who wants their car fixed fast, reliable, and save a lot of money to go with blas. You won’t be disappointed

I probably went to blas auto repair shop little over two months ago I had planned to write a review but I guest it slipped my mind. I took my 626 Mazda in because every time I turned it on it made this nasty screeching noise .Bla explain to me how much the parts were and how long it was going to take so I understood what I was getting. He ended up fixing the problem way sooner then expected. And picked up my car the same day unfortunately the nasty screeching noise has came back so the noise might be more serious then just the bands.

Short Review: All the good reviews are correct.
Long Review: I decided to go to Blas after reading the glowing reviews on Unilocal.I have to agree with the positive reviews. I have been taking my 2007 Mazda to the dealership for years but I started to get the feeling they were not being very honest with me. A visit to Blas confirmed that some of the things they had suggested I get repaired were not in need of repair. The things that did need repairing, Blas was able to do cheaper and more quickly than the dealer. Blas also came in on a Holiday weekend so I could pickup the car. He prices his work fairly, explains the problem (s) if any clearly and judging by my car, does the work well. A good and honest and affordable mechanic is hard to find and therefor worth the five star review.

Car wouldn’t start nor jump. Blas recommended a tow truck driver who was very reasonable and service was very quick. Fortunately it was just battery replacement needed. Blas is in a little community of other types of automotive services. They all do slightly different things. Blas is a very good general mechanic who knows everyone there and they work together somewhat.
When my tow truck driver unloaded the vehicle 3 owners of neighboring businesses ran to Blas’s aid and pushed my car in, and they flashed me a big friendly grin. Pretty cool to see a bunch of independent businesses working together in this day and age of giant corporate faceless dealerships and shops.

Well this the second time I take my car to Bla’s but the first time I ever took my car to him, he had fixed major problems in my car, and although it was expensive he did an outstanding job and I was definitely pleased. I just left my car yesterday for new drum breaks and a leak but definitely not worried since I know he’ll do an
amazing job again. Thank you Bla’s!

We just picked up my wife’s 2003 Nissan Sentra which needed a new radiator and thermostat. We left the car on Friday and he had it ready the next day. We saved a couple of hundred dollars by going to Blas instead of another auto repair shop in Eagle Rock. It would have been another hundred we saved ’cause the other shop charged us that much just to check it out. Blas is a good mechanic, and because he has a lower overhead, he charges less than most shops around. He’s reliable, fair and courteous. We first went to him when he had his shop on York in HP back in about 1989 when he installed a new engine on a 1983 Buick Skyhawk. Since we had moved out of the area we hadn’t seen him until now. We’ll be going back to him from now on and I would recommend him to anyone who’s looking for an honest and reasonably priced mechanic.

Blas is the best most trustworthy mechanic on the planet. I do a lot of work on my own cars but if I have something that’s out of my league it goes to Blas. He will only do what is absolutely necessary if your on a budget and let you know what else the car can use but without any pressure. Prices are very reasonable.

Blas is the BEST!!! Blas auto repair is the ONLY place I’ll take a car to get repaired. Blas has always explained to me what was wrong with the car and had given me a choice as to what I want done with the car. I had to return once for the same problem, but it turns out that it wasn’t even Blas’ fault… it was a defective product. Blas didn’t hesitate to replace the part, no questions asked.
I recommend Blas Auto Repair to anyone who wants to have an honest, trustworthy mechanic.
Both of my parents are loyal customers of Blas also.

Went to Blas on reviews here and recommendation from a friend. He was great! Got my brakes fixed quickly and for less money then my regular guy wanted to charge (almost half the price!)me. I would recommend to anyone looking to service their car. I will be bringing my wife’s car back here in a couple weeks to have her brakes fixed.

Paying $$ to have your car repaired is never fun… but at least you know you wont be over charged or screwed around with at Blas’. You deal directly with the owner, Blas, who is more than helpful and honest. I’ve come to him twice and he’s looked over my car for free both times and then told me the diagnosis and cost. Both times I researched the cost of the part and he was charging the same, and/​or a little less.
It’s really nice to know that Blas is honest and wont over charge you, even if you’re a girl that doesn’t know anything about cars or what’s going on with it.
I recommended using Blas Auto Repair even if you do not live right down the street, the drive is worth the honesty and good work.
–Kristen Leanne (96′ pontiac firebird)

There are only two things that really matter when you are looking for a mechanic: Honesty and Workmanship. If you are having car trouble in the Eagle Rock area, this is the place to bring your ailing vehicle. I’ve had a mystery clunk in my car for months. It finally got to the point where I thought I was going to explode. I bring the car to Blas, he rides along with me until we hear the sound, he figures it out in 3 mins. My emergency brake was wonky! He also fixed my shocks and a nasty oil leak. All that service for a reasonable price! Thanks Blas!

Blas and his guys replaced my car’s broken starter in no time, and for less than half of what the dealer was asking. One of his staff even fixed my loose bumper for no extra cost (which was great, b/​c another auto shop told me the only way to fix it was to buy a $ 200 new bumper).
Reasons why my experience was positive and I recommend Blas
— Fast
— Super competitive prices
— Good location with plenty of places across the street to eat, get coffee, and do work on free wifi
— He’s just so nice and honest about the work
— He gives a one-​year warranty on the work he does
Drove away completely satisfied and not once did I question if I was ripped off or taken advantage of

I came in to see Blas’ neighbor — Tru-​Vu Glass — to get my passenger window replaced and Blas smelled gas coming from my car. Being the caretaker of my car that he is, he opened the hood and figured it out. So, I not only had my side window replaced, I had a fuel pump replaced as well. Simply put, he takes care of me. And like a good mechanic, he admonishes me to take better care of my car, like today.

I’m so glad I found Blas! My other auto repair guy closed due to the economy, and I was unhappy at the thought of finding someone new.
I found Blas via Unilocal,and drove over there to see about a pesky light on my dashboard. His place is a bit hard to find (it’s located in a «strip mall» of similar auto places), but he more than makes up for it. He examined my car, taking great care to check anything that could be wrong. When he figured out the problem he made sure I understood — he even drew me a diagram and circled the parts he thought were broken! I ended up leaving my car there overnight, after he strongly recommended against me driving it. The next day it was good as new!
I really enjoyed having Blas fix my car– he made sure I knew what was going on at every step of the way, he made sure I was comfortable with any money I might have to spend, and he did it all in a polite and professional manner. (Also, he’s across the street from Swork Coffee — what more could you want?)

I just want to say I wrote a relatively negative 3-​star review about Blaus the other day because I wasn’t sure if I had been ripped off or not and was uncomfortable with my repair. Blaus read the review on Unilocal,and remembered me. He looked me up in his records and called me to apologize and make things right! I am extremely pleased with his sincere intention to not only make me comfortable, but with his dedication to his reputation and business.
I was wrong about Blaus and I will be the first to admit it. I guess I did find an honest mechanic after all! I will be going back to him for repairs in the future.

Blas is seriously a nice, honest, and helpful man. How many mechanics can you describe this way? He has done multiple jobs on my car from the basic oil change, charging the a/​c, fixing the passenger side window elevator, changing the timing belt, and evaluating the evaporating control system. He did all of this with fair prices and transparency. He showed me all of the steps involved and showed me on his computer software the price estimates for parts and labor. I’ve learned a fair amount about cars because of him. Moreover, for some of the work he charged me only for the part and never charged me the labor! He said he understood that I am a student (he sent 3 of his own kids to college) and we are in a bad economy and was grateful to me for just giving him some business. I can’t express what a relief it is to be a female and find an truly good and genuine person to work on my car.
PS-​As Peter mentioned in his review, Blas goes offshore fishing and he offered me some fresh fish too!

Highly recommend Blas! I first went to Blas when some shady mechanic told me I needed a new transmission and was going to charge me over $ 1,000. All my car needed was a good tune up and the transmission fluid changed. About a year later, my car started making a weird screeching noise when I’d drive. Everyone (even my grandpa) told me I needed new brakes and that it would run me well over $ 200. I take my car to Blas, we go for a drive. He discovered a small rock that was scraping against something creating the noise… needless to say, I didn’t need new brakes and didn’t have to fork out any money!
Blas is super friendly and will NOT try to rip you off. Not your typical mechanic! OH, and he uses the best parts (usually dealer parts) and good oil when giving your car a tune up!