Avanti Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair

I’ve been bringing my car here for about a year to be serviced. Raz is always very helpful and personable and his prices are very fair. Very honest guy; great customer service. I would highly recommend this auto shop.

I’ve been bringing my car here for about two years. Raz is fair, honest and incredibly helpful in keeping my 2002 car in top shape with a very limited budget. I highly recommend Avanti!

Raz is an extremely honest, fair, capable and helpful professional. He fixed my front brake pads quickly, effectively and much less than the dealership quoted; in fact, half that amount.
I trust Raz completely for his professionalism, ethics, friendliness and his commitment to making sure his clients do not get taken advantage of by others.
Thank you, Raz! You have a customer for life.

This place is stellar. I found this gem when I got a groupon for oil changes. Raz is the owner and is extremely fair in prices and explains everything. When I first had things done to my car here, I checked with my mechanic friends back east (I’m from Jersey) and they would consistently confirm that Raz was charging me really fair prices, not only for parts but for labor as well. When my car was totaled two weeks ago, I called Raz and communicated to him that I wanted him to inspect some cars for me because I wanted a reliable used car. Raz fit me in whenever I needed and usually last minute, he was very accommodating. Not only that, but he took literally over a dozen of my phone calls during which I asked his opinion about cars, leasing, financing, and other options. I really trust Raz. In the end, Raz actually found a car for me, which I love. In my opinion, what Raz did for me is way above and beyond the call of duty for a mechanic. He cares about his customers and their well-​being. He is fair, genuine, sincere, accommodating and lots of other really great adjectives. I highly recommend Avanti Auto Repair for everything from oil changes to tune-​ups to larger jobs, as I have done business with this company for all of the above. Thank you Raz!

I consider myself well informed about my cars, I can distinguish most of the time the exact problem by listening to the engine. Heck even drive around sometimes with the radio off, weird yes, OCD maybe. But unfortunately when I cannot figure out something it tends to be a major repair. The past couple of weeks, my Ford was making a grinding noise.
I was very hesitant in bringing it in especially being that the shop mostly deals with foreign cars. All American auto here, I know, I know people have their taste in cars. But this car was special, it was my first car purchased arriving in LA, many adventures, good times.
I brought in the car one early morning, shop is conveniently located next to the Orange line. So off I was, leaving half myself at this shop, the hardest part was waiting. Its always nerve wrecking, wondering what may be the problem. Hours later, I get the dreaded call, the mechanic laid out all issues. It was nice getting a courtesy call before the repairs were made. What was even more impressive was the mechanics knowledge about Fords, seldom do I run into someone that actually knows how the engine works.
As for the car, well the repairs it needed were costly, I decided to do the minimum which wasn’t that bad. The mechanic did a great job that my engine is almost silent. As for the major repairs, well I think its time for retirement. It was a good run, maybe one last journey before calling it quits. So if you see a car broken down on the 10, it may be mine attempting a trip across America one last time.

I have a go-​to mechanic for my major car repairs. Since moving to the area I still have trouble finding a place to do my oil changes or does all of the above. A year ago, I had purchased a Groupon deal for Avanti for 3 oil change visits.
Today, marks my third visit at Avanti. Raz has been nothing but helpful, sweet, and honest. I can say the same for his mechanic, John. Easy to talk to, both very intelligent, and informative. I can honestly say that I have found my go-​to for anything dealing with my car.
I appreciate the work that they do and wish them nothing but the best, and hope to see them on my next oil change visit as a regular customer. :)

I have two mechanics. Whichever one is closer to where my car breaks down gets to fix it. This time it’s Raz at Avanti. He always takes very good care of my cars. I highly recommend him because he really knows what he’s doing. This time he’s fixing my diesel VW. I thought I had a big problem but apparently it’s not a major issue. They were very honest with me and probably saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks again!

I am one of those people who shop around to make sure I get a combination of the best quality and service around + the best price.
Avanti is one of those places where I go myself and send my friends when they are looking for the honest mechanic.

I cannot speak highly enough of Avanti. After hearing a horrible noise coming from my car when I braked, I called Avanti at 5:30 on Good Friday to see if I could get an appointment for the following week. Raz told me to come in right away (even though they closed at 6:00), and when I arrived he immediately took off my tires to assess the problem. He then spent the next 10 minutes frantically calling to see if he could get the parts and fix the car that evening (which wasn’t possible, but not for lack of trying). He gave me an approximate estimate, and the actual cost ended up being well below what he quoted. His pricing was fair and the car was fixed by Monday. I will definitely be going back!

I have been looking for a reliable, trustworthy mechanic for sometime now. I think I have found him in Raz.
Thank you for your honest and timely work on my car, Raz!

Took the car back to Raz again, to have timing and serpentine belts done and fix a coolant leak. He replaced the belts plus found the source of coolant leak and fixed it (replaced a part that had a crack).
Always great service, I would give him more stars if I could.

As a busy woman who knows very little about cars, going to the mechanic is usually an embarrassing and expensive event. Avanti was a very pleasant surprise. Raz was sweet, respectful, and he thoroughly explained everything my car needed to have done. The price was reasonable, and only a fraction of what the Toyota dealership would have charged for the same services. I am so thrilled to have finally found a place I can trust!

It’s always hard to for me to believe when I see a 5 Star rating that a business can be that good but it’s the truth! I came in for a general check up and found out that I needed front brakes which I had just replaced 9 months earlier. I told Raz that I needed to bring it back to the mechanic who had fixed it to see what was up. He said no problem, put it back together and told me to let him know what the results of my visit was.
When I went to the old mechanic, I was told they couldn’t be responsible for how long the brakes lasted even though he was the first mechanic I went to that wasn’t a dealer and in the 12 I had the car, never had the brakes last so little time. After offering to redo the brakes for a $ 50 less than the original $ 250, now having to pay for the brakes a second time in a year and not being done for 4 – 5 hrs, I called Raz in a panic since I was leaving on a trip to the mountains in 2 hrs. Not a place I wanted to have bad brakes.
Raz moved his schedule around to accommodate me, did the work on time and for less money. He is a true gentleman, honest and affordable. On my other car, the water pump he replaced, was almost half the price the dealer quoteed. He even went to the dealership on the way home from work and came in an hour earlier than he normally opens in order to have my car finished for me to make a meeting.
Raz epitomizes customer service, honesty at an affordable price. He deserves 5+ Stars as well as the referral of all my friends. Grateful to have found him.

Raz, the owner, is the best! This was my first car I took for an oil change. He was very fast and efficient. He also checked all my fluids and topped them off. Raz even noticed my tire pressure light was on the car and took the time to check and make sure my tire pressure was OK. He is very nice, friendly and understanding. He will answer any questions you have and explain things you may not understand or are unsure about. He charges only what’s required and will even go into detail and explain what you’re being charged for. Best service ever! He is incredible and a very nice guy. If anybody is looking for great, quick and honest service, this place is for you.

Raz is one of the most honest mechanics I have ever met! He did a complete run through of a $ 3,900 list of recommended repairs that came from two of the biggest companies in the business. I ended up paying $ 1204.73, because I didn’t need to do all the work that the other companies claimed was dire.
I will be taking my car back and recommending Avanti to all of my friends.

OMG!!! If you’re looking for the best place to take your car, THIS IS IT!
Raz, the owner, is as good as it gets. Our truck needed all new fluids and a part replaced in the steering. He made sure it was all done ASAP because I couldn’t be without a car very long.
Can’t thank them enough for the great price, mechanical work and honest service we received.
The oil changes are such a great deal too! I will only take my car here from now on. Wish I could give them 10 STARS!

If you had doubts about the existence of Real Honest mechanics in the valley, you wouldn’t be the first. I was taken for a «ride» by valley mechanics a number if times, I could name a few but I won’t.
This was up until I found Avanti w/​it’s new ownership/​management. This guy Raz is quite the guy, he’ll tell you what needs to be done on your car to bring it where the manufacturer of your car intended it to be, and when you agree to the estimates, HE’LL ACTUALLY DO WHAT YOU’RE PAYING HIM FOR & DO IT WELL, following the exact manufacturer procedures & protocols.
I have to mention the fact that I’ve had my BMWs worked on by other mechanics in the area, & lets just say I’m happy to have found Avanti. I’m happy to get my car to its tip top condition, I have my MPG back, my M3 Power back, & my car’s induction melody is keeping my sound system off & my window down.
I love my car now, because I got my M3 back @ an Epic & Reasonable pricing.
Thank you Avanti, I’ll see you soon!

«LAST HONEST MECHANIC!» Took my truck to Avanti for a new set of brakes and I could not be more happy with the service. Raz not only knows what he’s talking about but he explains the reason why the job needs to be done. He was very honest about the maintenance and professional. Would definitely recommend this shop

Razz helped out alot when I came in a week ago. I did an oil change and he went above and beyond 4 me 5stars !!

Raz is really helpful! He drove to the shop after he closed it down for the day when my car broke down and allowed the tow truck to park it there. Friendly and decent prices!