Studio Automotive

I got my car serviced here for the first time today. Really nice guy and my car feels great! I’ll be going back.

I called Studio Automotive because my car would not pass a smog test. I didn’t really understand what the issue was, but the fine gentleman who answered explained what I needed to do to fix my car, and ultimately directed me to a different shop that could handle the situation better. The hallmark of an honest business.

I called Jerry for the first time this morning and had my car back by 1:00. He did the work quickly and did not try to sell me parts or service I did not need. I will definitely be going back. Thanks Jerry!

The kind of classy, honest, and capable repair shop big chains don’t want you to know about. Every time I’ve gone to Studio Automotive, the staff has been straight up with me about what’s wrong with my car, my options for fixing it, and they avoid price gouging to the point that I’ve gotten a couple minor parts and repairs «on credit.»
It’s the exact kind of treatment that earns indefinite trust and loyalty. Even if I move across town, I’ll probably keep coming back here for maintenance and repair.

Jerry is THE BEST. My engine was making a loud noise. Not only did he meet me at 7AM!!! but he diagnosed and had my car fixed in 2 hours. Plus, the price was great. Cant get better service than that. I HIGHLY recommend.

Jerry! He is the bomb, your lucky if you find him and get to use him on your car.

Jerry is the man! He is HONEST, dependable, and an all around good person. He has helped me so much with my car.
I have been going to him for 2 years now, and he will forever be my mechanic.
I am so thankful my friend referred me to him!

Great customer service! I called before they opened and Jerry called me first thing to get me in. I dropped my car off around 9:30am and he had it back to me within 4 hours the same day!
He also showed me the parts he replaced on my car. This was super cool! I highly recommended this place for your auto repairs for a friendly, personable, quick, and fair mechanic!
Thank you!

This place is great. Taken my car here multiple times. Honest, affordable, and reliable.

I’m still in shock by how honest Jerry is! And kind. He gave me multiple options to try to help me save money. Plus he was very quick with service but patiently explained the possible issue with my mini. As long as I live in LA, Jerry will be my mechanic.

Having a one-​day driving permit to smog my car so I could pick up my registration… I pulled into Studio Automotive. The Smog Center was closed for the Jewish holiday (totally fine and understandable).
When I told The gentleman (sarcasm here) who was working on a car of my predicament and asked if he could point me towards another facility to help me out he replied with a derisive snort «no I can’t help you with anything like that» I explained that I had only today to do this and he said «I’ll say it again I won’t help you with that». What a nasty, nasty man.
Thankfully Purrfect Auto Service just across the street was open and smog ready.
The white haired man at Studio Automotive couldn’t just point across the street?
I can understand not wanting to send customers to the competition .but really?
His smug attitude and lack of empathy or consideration has ensured I will NEVER EVER patronize his establishment regardless of the situation.
In fact if Studio Automotive was the last repair shop on earth? I’d sooner resort to public transportation than give them a dollar of my business.

Honest mechanic and a great guy.

Jerry is undoubtedly the most personable mechanic I’ve ever worked with. I needed to get my Honda Element ready for a long road trip and he fit me in on short notice, completed work quickly, helped me understand everything that needed doing. Usually mechanics just tell that work needs to be done, but Jerry told me why. That went a long way toward building my trust. If I still lived in Studio City I would become a regular here, no questions asked.

I was in town in need of a smog for my Aunt’s car. It failed and needed repair. Jerry fixed the problem in less than 30 minutes and when the car was retested, it passed. Jerry is such a wonderful man! We felt very comfortable in having him fix the car. If I lived in LA, I wouldn’t hesitate to bring my car to Jerry. He is a very honest, competent and reasonable mechanic. They are so hard to come by these days! He is so personable and friendly and in the short time we met, it felt as if we’ve know him for years! Great man and #1 USC fan! Go Trojans!

I should say that I first met Jerry 15 years ago when I was driving a broken down Volvo that by all rights, was on its last legs. Jerry kept it going for years. Years passed and I moved away to the East Coast and came back 8 months ago. My car, a 2005 Toyota Camry was in the garage for a year and seemed to be fine and then broke down completely one night on the road. I remembered Jerry and brought it in. Not only was he friendly, professional — he’s just a great sweet guy. He fixed the breaks, he fixed and rotated the tires, he did it all — at a wonderful price and with a wonderful attitude. I will never go anywhere else again– Jerry is the best mechanic I’ve ever dealt with and when you have the best, why go to the rest? My highest possible recommendation. Every other mechanic has charged me much more for much less. Truly a Valley treasure is Studio Automotive. Long live Jerry and the best shop in The Valley and beyond!

Read Unilocal reviews and tried studio city automotive for an electrical problem. Met with Jerry. He tested the system and decided that it was just a battery.
Great service. Also installed a new grill and did not charge for labor. Will be a long lasting customer.

I drove across the country from New York to LA for a job about a month and a half ago, and I figured it was due time to get an oil change and have my tires checked. I went to Studio Automotive on my work lunch break, and Jerry was outstanding. He explained what he would be doing to my car in advance and even had me come over and check out what was going on under the car. I knew in advance that I’d be needing new tires sometime soon, but he showed me where the tread was wearing thin and explained everything that would eventually need to be done but didn’t push anything while I was there, which I appreciate. The car that I have has expensive sport tires, but he even said he would help me find comparable tires that will be just as good as the ones currently on the car. At the end when I was settling up with him payment wise for the oil change, he told me that he had added air to the tires, added windshield wiper fluid and brake fluid for no extra charge. Jerry is a stellar mechanic, and I felt like he wasn’t trying to give me the run around in any capacity. I’ll definitely be going back for future tune ups.

Jerry is the best! The one time I tried to save a buck and go somewhere else, it ended up costing me big time. If Jerry fixes it, it stays fixed. He is LA’s last honest mechanic. No up-​sells, no bull, no kidding…

I should have done this review a long time ago. Jerry is fantastic. He’s a one man operation that operates on honest values and gets the job done at a reasonable price and on time. What else do you need? He never tries to sell you anything that you don’t need, and has helped keep my late model Lexus alive and running in excellent condition for the last four years. When I took my car in for an oil change a couple of years ago, I noticed when I got it back that he had also reattached my rear bumper/​mud flap after a hit-​and-​run driver had knocked it loose. No extra charge, and he never even mentioned it to me. That’s great service. What are you waiting for? Jerry deserves your business!

I actually look forward to getting my oil changes! Jerry is an honest, reliable and reasonable mechanic. Turned my sister onto him as well. When she took her Toyota in for a brake problem, he called Toyota first to check if it was under a recent recall listing. It was and she saved over a thousand dollars from his willingness to help her out. Jerry is great!