Gio’s Automotive

Gio’s was amazing! I got new front tires at a local shop and I thought all I was on the line. They informed me that my control arms and struts were bad and gave me a $ 1600 estimate. A friend recommended she is here and they replaced the control arm bushing’s said my struts were fine, sent it out for alignment– total $ 550! I won’t go anywhere else.

These guys are amazing! They really do go above and beyond. Honest, experienced, and affordable. I would recommend them any day. I had a 2004 BMW 325ci that I had bought and wouldn’t pass smog and that had a bunch of cosmetic issues. They made repairs at half the price of what the dealership quoted me. When it came time to take care of getting the car smogged, they not only appropriately diagnosed the issue (that I had spent over 3 months trying to get figured out with the dealership and at home), but they made the repair, put the needed miles on the car, and got it smogged and got the certification sent into the DMV (all with my approval). Really great people. Go here! you won’t regret it.

An honest repair shop. Gio’s has been looking after my Mini and my wife’s Ford for the past couple of years. I couldn’t be happier (well I could be happier if the cars never broke, but that’s a different story). Gio’s is honest, fast and the prices are very fair.
This is one place I know I can take their advise and if they say it needs to be done, then it does in fact need to be done. But they will also let you know on things that can wait.
You can’t do better than Gio and Lucia

I called in to make an appointment to get a synthetic oil change, alignment, & replace the front brakes of my car. Lucia was very accommodating & the price estimate was very reasonable. She also explained that they don’t do alignments, but will get my car & back from a reliable place. Got my car in the following day at 8 am. I didn’t get to meet Lucia, but was helped by her brother, Gio. Not only did he look into my car’s immediate wear & tear needs, but he noticed that I have some new wiper blades & air filter on the floor in the back seat. He asked if me I wanted to have them put on & of course I said, «Yes, please!»
I know other mechanics might’ve offered the same service, but the fact that I didn’t have to ask, it’s a relief for me because I had forgotten it’s been sitting in my car for the last 2 weeks. Also, Gio gave me this sincerely «concerned» look and said, «Do you think I’m going to let you put those things on when you just had a hip surgery & on crutches?»
Yes, upon my arrival, he did ask how I was doing and I happily told him, «trying to figure out how to use these darn crutches without hopping after my hip surgery!» He offered to have me rest in the office while I wait for my boyfriend to pick me up.
Dare I say not only do they care about cars, but also their customer’s well being? Oh and Lucia called after 2 hours, maybe less, to advise me that my car is ready & no alignment needed. Meaning, save my money for when I really need one. Btw, installing the air filter & wiper blades = $ 0. I’ve seen places who charge as if it was a «corkage» fee.
So fellow Unilocalers, thanks for sending me to my new mechanic for life. Your reviews truly helped since I’m new to the area.

Fantastic! Wouldn’t trust my car with anyone else. Amazing people… love them! I have an older X5 and the work is amazing and the prices really fair.

I have never gone to the dealer eversince I’ve known Gio and Lucia, they are trustworthy with the repair that was done on both my MB and BMW. A+ Customer Service, Topnotch service on your car at a price way below the dealer will charge you with.

This place is outstanding… they’ve worked on my Mini Cooper S, and My BMW M3… always a great experience with Gio and Lucia… they are a family run business with great customer service and have your car done in a very timely fashion.

The BEST repair shop in town. Honest, loyal, and fair prices. Lucia, Gios sister, has been a godsend. She’s been so helpful and she never offers repairs that don’t need done. What I love is before they work on your vehicle, she let’s you know what needs done and how much it’s going to cost. They have the best labor prices in SCV. I found them by searching on google a few years back because I needed something fixed on my car so I could get to and from work. When I called, Lucia was so welcoming on the phone and I was quite surprised at how much she knew about cars for a woman. She really does know her stuff! I had to have my car towed to her shop but wasn’t able to actually drop my car off myself because I had to go to work, so without even knowing Lucia and Gio, I was able to trust them over the phone to get the job done. A few hours later, I got a call saying my car was ready and walked out spending less then 300 $ when every other shop quoted me for 600 $ to have my drive shaft replaced on my 91 BMW 318i. I have gone to pick my car up multiple times and have spent hours talking to Lucia. She’s just awesome. I also brought my car in to have a leak repaired, only to find out that I had two leaks, worn out struts, and bald tires. Lucia called me with concern telling me she and Gio did not feel comfortable letting me drive my car because of how unsafe the struts were because they were so worn out. I told her to fix it, and the repair price was outstanding and affordable. When I showed up to the shop that day, Gio walked out with my old strut and personally showed me how bad they were… It’s amazing to have a mechanic take the time to actually show care and concern to their customers. And I’ve never felt taken advantage of coming here. They are always more then happy to help! And also have great businesses they refer out to. Very very very pleased with Gio’s Automotive and his staff! Thanks for everything Lucia! You’ve made me love my car for what it is, even with it’s flaws!

Gio and Lucia are helpful and always friendly! I appreciate the phone calls to keep me updated on the status of my car and my options to fix the problems.

I literally have goosebumps and am in awe over how wonderful this place is. I first took my daughter-in-law’s’ car here because she blew the radiator. I learned that Gio used to work at Bob Smith BMW and I had purchased a few cars from them when I lived in the Valley. Gio’s sister runs the front office and she is on her stuff! Both times that I have gone in they have provided me a fair estimate (other mechanics have even told me their prices are very fair) and both times I got a phone call when my car was ready (or with an update) telling me the price would be less. Today, I took my car in because the guy who does my tune-​ups said it needed some seal/​gasket because there was oil in the little holes where the spark plugs go. They just called — no leaks! Some dumb nut just spilled oil. They do need to replace something because it is saturated in oil (a rubber thing) but it is going to be about half of what I was quoted. I have never been to a mechanic (as a girl) and not felt like I have to double and triple check what I have been told. I always do (and probably always will) because I have been taken advantage of but this is the first mechanic I really have felt overwhelmed with gratitude as a result of honesty! I’m really overwhelmed, humbled, and grateful!
Thanks Gio (and sis)!

I cannot say enough good things about this place! I am new to California and was in desperate need of a brake job on my ’99 Mercedes. The rear pads and rotors were shot and the left caliper had froze and my car was grinding even when I wasn’t applying the brakes. My pad was pure metal with black scrape marks on it. Very dangerous. The dealership quoted me $ 620 to replace the pads and rotors and Gio’s quoted me $ 277 including labor WITH original Mercedes parts! After getting there we discovered the issue with the caliper which I remember a mechanic saying needed replaced 19 months ago. I got a good quality aftermarket caliper for $ 136, I believe. Before Gio’s worked on my car, it was squeaking, squealing, creaking, and grinding. I was horribly embarrassed to drive it because of how loud it was. In parking lots driving slow it would creak and squeak. It sounded like I was driving an old, clunky, junky car. I am ecstatically happy with the job Gio’s did on my car this morning… not ONE sound! It is completely quiet and drives like a new car! Not only that, Lucia, is genuinely the sweetest woman I have ever met. She is very knowledgeable and efficient. She returns calls quickly and provides quotes with the same efficiency. She dropped my son and I off at a nearby Starbucks to hang out until my car was finished and then picked us back up. This has by far been the best service I have ever received in my life. Good, honest, reliable people at this shop! I am excited to take my car back to get future service done at Gio’s. LOVE THEM!

Most businesses try and just make a profit out of you, especially in the automotive sector. Not at Gio’s though. Lucia has time and time again not only saved me money by finding the best quality/​priced items and service but also has talked me down from going crazy and purchasing parts that I don’t need.
If I ever move out of SCV I’ll have to plan time to come back for Gio’s to service my vehicle, I can’t trust any other place.

I have a 2013 Lexus GS and my wife has a 2013 Lexus RX. We have had both cars serviced at Gio’s and I have also had my brake pads replaced. Gio and Lucia are as professional as they come, with fast and friendly service that is honest and thorough.
Gio was recommended to me from a friend that worked with him at BMW. He said he was the best mechanic in Santa Clarita and I agree. His prices are so fair and he uses parts from the manufacturer if that is your preference. They have relationships with all the local dealerships, so he gets parts delivered on demand, as needed. Lexus wanted to charge me $ 350 for front brake pads and Gio was less than half that at $ 155.
I have been looking for a local mechanic in Santa Clarita and now I found one. I will always take my cars to Gio and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest and fair mechanic who has the knowledge and experience to work on all types of cars, including current luxury brands.

I’ve been going to Gio’s for a couple years now, and I’ve got to tell you: This is THE place! Gio & Lucia are absolutely top notch. Very, very knowledgeable about automotive repair, and to top it off, you won’t find anybody more honest or reasonable for repair value.
I’ve been burned elsewhere before and I know what that’s like (I was too busy to test/​verify that mechanic)…I know cars and mechanics and these folks are right on the money! Lucia is very accomodating for appointments & rides and always works with me to save a buck on parts (what’s best value for your car?).
It’s a one in 2000 shot to find an outfit like this! They’re not far from where I live, but I’d drive from Santa Monica to bring my car here!

We absolutely love Gio’s Auto repair. Gio is one of the most honest mechanics I have ever come across. I am familiar with the auto repair industry since I do business with a lot of auto repair businesses. There are very few repair businesses that I would feel comfortable recommending to friends and family members, but this is one of them.
Gio is a great mechanic and Lucia is a pleasure to deal with. There is a good reason that so many other reviewers have said such nice things about them. Save yourself the time of searching for different mechanics, and go to Gio’s.

Great mechanic and trust worthy you know right away when you meet the crew that all will go smooth they service both my wife and daughters BMW and my Chevy Tahoe had nothing bad to say the service was perfect and work were perfect and I refer all my friends with no complaints explained what they were charging me for and why they needed to repair it even showed me the parts they changed when I asked and did it in a timely mater. 5 star business you earned the review thanks for the good work ill be back.

Gio’s Automotive is my official mechanic. Gio fit my Mini in today for an oil change, even though his shop was booked solid. The local dealer denied me service for the last time! Gio charged me half the cost of what the dealer has charged me in the past. Plus, Gio reset my service indicators properly, which is something the dealership hadn’t been doing. Gio may not offer free coffee and bottled water, but he’ll service your car properly and timely. With the money you’ll save, you could go have coffee, water, and a nice lunch.

I’ve been taking my Lexus IS250 to Gio’s Automotive for 2 years now. I’ve had minor service done from oil change to major maintenance service done on my car. Lucia and Gio are always professional and helpful when I bring my car in for service. As you know, it is hard to find a good local mechanic
with the knowledge and reasonable prices.
I needed to replace my front right bulb and get a smog check for my registration today.
Lucia knew that I was strap for time because of my job. So, she made arrangement for my smog check to be done at the shop next door to her shop and then Gio worked on replacing my front right bulb.
Basically, the job took about 1 ½ hour. I was able to do work and attended conference calls while I waited for my car to be worked on. She basically save me time and made it very convenience for me. This is what I call «superior customer service». It is hard to find customer service like this these days.
If you need a local mechanic with a lot of knowledge, experience, and is trustworthy, I highly recommend this place. They will work with you and provide the best solution to car your issues.

I thought these people were trustworthy, but lets face it. Any aftermarket mechanic will lie to your face. I am a female, and they took complete advantage of me. Gio and Matt, I told them how much I needed their business. How I needed a trustworthy mechanic to honestly tell me the issues on my car. They had good reviews, and I was a family friend. My parents have taken there cars there before and I thought they could be trusted. No, Not even with family friends…
I came in with a smoking issue. spent $ 500 on a valve cover gasket, ignition wires, spark plugs, an oil change and more. They did NOT give me an oil change, they cleaned my ignition wires and spark plugs, and put the same ones back on. I told them how I have children in my car and I need them to guarantee my car will NOT smoke anymore. They guaranteed it and I went home with my car and $ 500 out of my pocket.
Days went by and my car is still smoking. I called and the receptionist Lucia (Gios Sister) told me they were not responsible for the mess and the oil that they did not clean up and that within a few days, the excess would burn off and the car would be fine.
A month later, still smoking… now even WORSE! I went back in and told them they did not seem to fix the smoking issue. They told me to get the car pressure washed and also That my Radiator was cracked? And that it would be 250 $ to replace it. I took my car to a different mechanic, who said my radiator was fine, and that they did not replace my ignition wires OR change my oil. They advised me to take Gios Automotive to Small Claims court and have them sued. According to the mechanic I brought my car to, Gios Automotive Did a «Shitty Job» with my valve cover gaskets, hence the oil still smoking, they did not replace my oil and they left me with the original ignition wires that they charged me 75 $ for.
Please people, i am telling you to take your car somewhere else. Matt and Gio do nothing but lazy work and bash on peoples cars.
OH and Gios Automotive will be sued

I have looked all over Santa Clarita for a good, honest, fair, well trained repair shop and I couldn’t find one that I could trust fully. Not until Giovanni left BMW after 16 years as the shop foreman to open his own repair shop. I took my car to the dealership and had a repair estimate for $ 2500 and knew it was bloated beyond belief. When I was referred to Geo’s by his Mother who was visiting my wife, I thought for sure I will go visit the shop. I was blown away at how well this shop was run. It’s an Italian family affair. Geo’s sister runs the office and is highly efficient and professional.
I had the shop look over my Acura and my cost was less then half what the dealer wanted. The dealer was grossly overcharging me for parts and the labor was expensive. Geo’s saved me a lot of money yet had impeccable experience and the expert training behind them. I trusted him more then the dealer. He did all the work and my car is as good as new. He gave me fantastic estimates for my other cars and will always have Giovanni do my auto repair work. It’s great to have a shop I can trust implicitly. He is extremely fair about his pricing and I can certifiably say that you can trust Giovanni with your car. Thanks for being there Geo.