One Time Auto Repair

Very friendly service! Made the process easy! We will definitely come back here again next time we need a smog test!

I had gone to another local Smog shop some 60 seconds away who would not honor their coupon. I found this chop and was delighted. He quoted me a much cheaper price (30% less). I was in and out quickly. Very polite shop and will visit again when I need repairs. Thanks you Kevin (I believe it was Kevin)

I was in need of a tire patch on a Sunday afternoon and I noticed his shop was open. He agreed to patch my tire for a reasonable price and allowed me to sit and watch him. He took really great care of my car and took his time to make sure every thing was done well. I’ll be taking my car to this shop next time it’s up for service.

Kevin is the best. He helped me with several engine issues with superb service and complete honesty. Just yesterday I had an issue with my transmission and was towed into his shop. He left what he was doing to look into my issue which I thought it would cost me thousands to resolve. In less than 45 minutes he discovered and resolved a simple issue

The man who works here, Kevin Huang (as far as I know that’s how to spell his name) is beyond amazing. Just a quick once over (free of charge!) to my old ’97 Toyota 4runner and he told me my car was fine, and that it would run for a long time. He also was completely honest in telling me that eventually a certain part would need to be fixed, but it didn’t need to happen right away. No muss, no fuss. He’s the only guy I trust in Pasadena with my car. I now have a different car, but will be going to him soon. He is incredibly helpful, honest, hardworking, kind, quick, thorough, and I recommend him to ANYONE. Please, if you ever need work done, he’s the guy to go to first and foremost.

The owner of this shop restores my faith in humanity.
Don’t let the language barrier (assuming you don’t speak Korean) throw you: his honesty and competence speaks volumes.
I have a persnickety vintage Fiat (redundant?) that failed a smog check at first, but when he offered to fix it for a too reasonable price, I was skeptical: besides, not everyone knows how to handle a Fiat. But, since then, it’s never run better.
Then I took my Honda to him and his smog check machine was down. Instead of just saying sorry, he offered to charge me half price if I came back the next day. What’s more, he called me to let me know when the machine was working again.
His smile is infectious, and his handshake is as firm as his ethics.
If my car were broken down, I would wait a week to have it repaired rather than go somewhere else.
Those of you who follow my reviews know that I don’t heap praise on a place lightly. So I am not exaggerating when I say that the two experiences I’ve had with this place rate among the best in Southern California.
Five unqualified stars.

Nobody wrote a review for this place! I went here to get my O2 sensor replaced after failing a smog test. Mr. Huang was honest and openly communicative with the price and procedure. After I got a quote, I of course tried to find other places and online deals but nobody could beat his offer. So I went back and got it fixed in a few hours and the check engine light went off too! I passed the smog test as well. I’m definitely going back there to take care if some other stuff again!

Second (and third) chances sometimes yield great outcomes.
I took my car back to One-​time Auto, because this mechanic detected a power steering system leak that was leaking into my engine (that Honda of Pasadena didn’t forewarn me about two weeks ago!).
He fixed it and my engine no longer sounds like it’s dying. It’s an old, reliable Honda though, and i still love my car! And i will be taking my car back here for some other fixes the mechanic detected but didn’t pressure nor scare me into paying for «non-​critical» services.

Mr Kevin, the Korean owner of this auto repair company, is beyond integrity. I trust him wholeheartedly with my car. I trust his judgement and don’t feel that he over charges for services such as oil changes, or brake work. Here’s the situation: I’d rather pay more for services, and know that I’m getting the truth about my car’s health, rather than pay less and not know the true outcome of long term car issues.
Cenobia — I stand by my auto mechanic –