Scooter Doc

I would personally recommend Scooter Doc for any of your scooter needs. Rich and his team are honest and do top notch work. I brought my scooter in for a valve adjustment work and couldn’t be more satisfied. Her engine is now smooth and more responsive. Feels good now to do full throttle accelerations from stop lights.
He is also willing to work with your schedule especially if you work long hours and have difficulty finding a free time during the day to drop off your scooter.
I will go back to him myself for my future scooter needs. Just give them a try and enjoy their great work.

Great service by Rich! I purchased an inoperable 2009 Vespa from a friend and Rich did the tricks needed to get my new toy up and running! He is an expert at communicating options and estimates. I love very far from Pasadena where his shop is but I will bring it back there for an oil change and for any other service needed. It was very nice to find this joint. When the work was done he made the 36 mile drive to me and delivered my «like new» Vespa! He was very thorough in explaining the mechanics and informing me. I recommend!
Thank you guys!

I had recently bought a used Vespa. I took it to Scooter Doc for a look-​over and regular maintenance. I was very impressed. He took great pride in his shop and his work, had great attention to detail and was very open in communication each step of the way.

The tune up I got at Scooter Doc made my scooter feel way smoother since I had first bought and ridden it. I also stopped by for a very small tune up which Rich took care of immediately and went so far as to explain the mechanics of what had happened. I am confident that if I bring my scooter in he would take the time and skill to the best job he is able.

As for the service… So, I was having a little trouble with my Vespa ET4, so I called Scooter Doc and spoke to Rich. He was super accommodating and even opened up the shop early so that I could bring my Vespa in before work. However, I managed to get my Vespa up and running, so I canceled on him and went to work. Then later (that weekend) I called to schedule a complete tune-​up. Even though I had bailed on him before, Rich was happy to accommodate my schedule again. Then, when I asked how long it would be (he said about 5 days to do everything I needed — this was my first full tune-​up since I bought the Vespa used, so I needed quite a bit), I mentioned that I would have to rent a car, since the Vespa was my only mode of transportation. To my surprise and delight, Rich turned it around in just over 2 days! So, all in all, the guys at Scooter Doc are super nice and unbelievably accommodating!
As for the price… like I said, this was my first full tune-​up since recently purchasing the scooter, so I don’t have much to compare it to. I’ve had other scooters, and this price seemed comparable (given that a Vespa is going to be more expensive to fix up than a BMS or SYM, anywhere you go).
As for the workmanship… stellar. When I upgraded from cheaper scooters to a Vespa, the ride felt like a whole different kind of machine. After the guys at Scooter Doc tuned-​up my Vespa, I had the same reaction again. The attention to detail at Scooter Doc is unmatched, not just in scooter tune-​ups I’ve experienced, but at any mechanic or repair service of any kind. My Vespa left Scooter Doc (actually, the guys brought it to my front door!) with every square centimeter in tip-​top condition.
I made the right decision by trusting my ride with Scooter Doc, and I would recommend you do the same.

Rich did a great job on my Vespa after it was badly damaged in an accident. Happily it now runs as good as new! I’m also glad he was able to pick up and deliver to DTLA, working around my irregular schedule.
I’ve used a few different Vespa shops around town and have had pretty awful experiences with most. Rich was extremely thorough and very communicative. When he dropped off the bike he spent a good 45 minutes double-​checking it in front of me to make sure everything was as it should be. Will definitely be calling again when I need service.

After having such bad and mediocre experiences at other repair shops, it was so refreshing to finally have such exemplary service! My bike was basically in bad condition due to negligence encountered during previous maintenance inspections at other service shops. Rich made it his priority to make sure everything was done to 100% satisfaction and to get us on our way with a perfect running Vespa. Not only did he do an amazing job fixing everything that had been screwed prior, but he was so good with keeping in contact with me filling me in on what was going on and how long it would take. Customer service was definitely wonderful, and when we finally picked up my bike, I was so happy with the outcome! Thank you so much Rich and Scooter Doc for fixing my bike and being such wonderful and genuine people to work with! Trust me, it’s super hard to find someone honest out there in the repair world. Choose Scooter Doc!

Rich did a great job with our Chinese made scooter. Runs as good as new!

Hidden gem! Look no further! Like a good dentist, doctor, plumber or lawyer, a good mechanic is hard to come by. I can’t say enough about the workmanship and quality of service that I received from Rich. I had an ’09 Vespa LXV150 that I hadn’t started in over a year. Old oil, clogged carburetor, it just had a whole host of problems from not being used. He gave me an honest estimate along with details about what needed to be done. You can really sense that this guy knows Vespas inside and out. He gave me way more information than the folks at Sherman Oaks Vespa did when they sold me my scooter! He brought my scooter back to life and it is now running better than it ever has. I’m glad I can finally stop searching for a reliable, trustworthy mechanic to work on my Vespa, thanks Rich!!!

I have had my Vespa serviced by Rich at scooter doc three times for three different reasons over the last year and a half. It now runs better than new. I had a problem for years nobody could figure out but Rich. For 6 years my 250cc 2007 Vespa would intermittently stall either while in motion or at rest. Rich figured out it was a faulty kill switch. Thanks rich!

Rich recently worked on my Vespa GTV. It was clearly the first COMPLETE service that I have had on my bike since I bought it; I can honestly say that I now know what my bike is supposed to run like (it certainly did not run this way after the last two services).
Rich was great and detailed about all of the points of my service and helped me with preventative stuff with the bike. Will definitely be using him from now on.

Excellent job with Rich. He took a great care with my vespa.
He did many jobs with my scooter. After his work, my scooter just like bran new. I am very happy found Rich and deal with him. Honestly, my scooter is much much better than before !!

Rich is an amazing mechanic, knows Vespas inside and out. He is also deeply conscientious and works on any bike as if it were his own. He takes great pride in his work, and his pricing is very fair and affordable. So glad I found him.

Rich is a great, really caring, and detailed-​oriented guy.
He runs a great shop in Pasadena.
I brought in my SYM scooter to get it checked out and fixed. He primarily works with Vespas but you can tell he works with all sorts of scooters as he was able to quickly help me with my scooter. He’s meticulous and detail-​oriented, which you need ffrom a quality technician. And he seems to be fair and honest with the pricing.
Overall, I’d highly recommend Scooter Doc-​Rich is your guy for all your scooter needs.

Rich is my new Scooter Doc! I’m happy with his service. My Vespa looks great and runs great! Very professional!

Fantastic repair service. Very thorough and professional.
I have a Honda metropolitan scooter that was not starting due to extended inactivity. I was worried about the stress, drama, and expense of getting it repaired. Rich from Scooter Doc was able to make a house call so i would not have to transport the bike, and he was able to work through the various issues that were causing problems for the scooter. He seemed to have years of experience, as he was very knowledgeable and right away guessed correctly at what was wrong (carburetor problems, not just battery). He explained everything he was doing, stayed until the job was done, and still charged a reasonable price. He also checked oil, brakes, coolant and recommended what i should do to avoid repairs in the future. I was truly impressed with his work and strongly recommend him for any scooter needs!

Scooter Doc,
The telephone Legend.
Amazing phone tech.
Guided me the whole process and helped me fix my scooter Via telephone, he tried every way possible giving me tips and advices. Seemed as if he tried not to charge me and was a blessing. Scooter Doc is perfect name for this guy,
Thanks Doc

Rich is the man! Like others have said, he’s very detailed and really cares. What more could a customer ask for?
Paul C.

Rich got my bike (2005 vespa 200gt) running better than it ever had after a major belt exploded and caused loads of damage. He truly is so detailed about these bikes. I don’t think you’ll find anyone as meticulous and caring as Rich.
Thanks Rich. See you soon!
Brian

I didn’t keep my scooter in good shape, and I didn’t know that it was in bad shape, and as a result, it started to stall when I was at red lights. Very bad. But took it to the Scooter Doc and he came through and brought it back to life.
Rich is a Vespa expert. I have a 2005 ET4 and used to live in SF, which is a scooter city, and I took it to local shops around there for minor fixes and routine maintenance, yet I found that after Rich worked on my scooter, the insides were cleaner and he had it running smoother and sounding much better. All in all, his service was better than any of the shops I used to go to.
He’s honest, courteous, flexible, but most importantly, the results speak for themselves. And the results were GOOD. Definitely will take my bike back to the Scooter Doc in the near future.