Rick’s Japanese Car Care

Went in for an oil change, nothing fancy, they were super nice, professional, got me in and out in less than a half hour, and charged me less than anywhere else I’ve gone. Quoted me some prices on future work, which seemed more than reasonable. They earned a future customer, that’s for sure.

I service my cars here from 2008. This place is honest and their pricing is fair. They use OEM parts and charge fair for parts and labor. Rick is very friendly and a great person. The service is mostly by appointment, but they will try to squeeze in if anything is urgent. I have used them for regular service, change of break, battery change etc. They have saved me money by letting me know of some parts which was covered by warranty instead of changing it in their place and charging me.

Honesty, integrity, knowledge and fairness is the badge that all the workers at Rick’s should wear.

Undeniably awesome service, honesty and integrity. It’s evident by the work and customer service that they have a very strong work ethic. I will not return to the dealership. Thank you Don and crew for the excellent work and customer satisfaction!

Wow! I had almost $ 1400 in repairs from the dealership. Don did a totally thorough inspection and the only comment he had was that «whoever» (haha). (Dealership) did my last oil change left the cap loose. He’s the best!!!

Don and Rick are amazing! Best prices and service in town! I’ve been coming here for the past 4 years and have always had the best customer service and never any issues concerning the work recommended and the quality of work completed. I’ve told everyone I know to come see these guys! I even had my Mother purchase an import just so I know that Don and Rick will take the best care of her car.

I love this place! I am always used to dread taking in my cars for service but not anymore! Don is very fair and is always has your best interest at heart. I get great service here and I will keep coming back!

Don, Rick, and the team at Ricks Japanese Auto are hard workers, honest, and timely. They have been servicing my car for years. They don’t tell you you need to fix or replace something you don’t.
Don is very dedicated to his job and he knows how to balance his responsibilities.
It’s comforting to know your in good hands with good people.
Thank you guys!
Warmly,
Cindy

I have used Rick’s twice so far the first time they replaced a window regulator on an 06 Honda Pilot. They used an OEM part and it was less than what the dealer wanted to charge me. More recently I made an appointment to have them look at the brakes on my Tacoma on Monday (⁹⁄₁₄), but I was able to bring it in on the preceding Friday (⁹⁄₁₁). I called Rick’s spoke with Don and asked if they can squeeze me in, which he did. My brakes have been squealing so I thought I needed the pads replaced, but Don said that it was an issue with the pads being cold and that I have a good amount of material left on the pads. How is that for honesty? He could have said I need new pads and I wouldn’t have been the wiser. You need to make an appointment because they are always busy.

Just moved to the area and needed an oil change, had the best ratings on Unilocal so I thought I’d drop by and see if they could squeeze me in only to find out that this place is by appointment only. However they said that they would be able to take care of me! In less than 30 mins my car was done and it only cost me like $ 25! I will definitely be back for my all car maintenance! Thanks Don and the rest of the Rick’s crew!!!

I love these guys help me out when I need it and never had one bad thing happen hear they do more then they should every time I feel safer on the road in my car after these guys have had it thank u guys so much for real I wouldn’t be happy like am now if it wasn’t u guys under the hood thanks… YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

My A/​C has been acting up so I decided to Unilocal some mechanics in the area. I chose Rick’s based on the ridiculously good reviews and ratings.
Scheduled an appointment for 8am the next day, showed up, was out by 8:45. They recharged the freon for significantly less than the Honda dealership and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Would unreservedly recommend!

I am a car guy capable of fixing my vehicles down to an engine rebuild, but these days I don’t have the time to do everything like I used to. I own 3 Toyotas and 1 Mazda. They have done great work on my Tacoma which has 188k miles on it now.
I trust Rick’s Japanese Car Care to do good work at a fair price. They give honest upfront itemized estimates and have a great open line of communication when the work is being performed.
It’s nice to find an honest mechanic you know won’t swindle you over or screw up your vehicle.

What an AMAZING group of guys. I wish I had known about Rick’s earlier, I would have saved so much money. My 4runner is paid off and I was still taking it to the dealer for service because I didn’t know of any shops I felt could be trusted. But, I saw an advertisement for Rick’s and read all the great Unilocal reviews, so I decided to give them a try. Don was a pleasure to deal with and was up front with the cost and very helpful with my questions.
Rick was so nice, I was going to call Über for a ride to work and Rick insisted on taking me as it was part of his service and he enjoyed doing it. I will not take my car anywhere else now! I trust they will be upfront with what needs to be done and give me the best price available.
I will/​would recommend them to anyone. Thanks for making it such a great first experience guys!

These guys do a great job. Both my wife and I bring our cars there.
Honest, efficient, friendly. What else would you ask for.
I’m in the auto industry and appreciate the way they run their business.

Rick’s Japanese is a fine auto repair shop. Don’s the man! He’s great to deal with. He’s upfront about everything that matters with the car & he always gets back to me in a timely manner. I usually call to make an appointment because they get crazy busy. Sometimes, I’ll drop by just to see if they can squeeze me in, but calling is the best option.
In my previous review, I mentioned that I drive a lot for work which means problems will arise. It’s a given & I’ve accepted it. This past November, I needed a new starter. This time, I need a new battery. It’s completely drained of any power, and essentially dead. The only way to start the car is to jump start it if I’m lucky. This totally blows as I’ve spent too much money on this car.
So, I call Don up this morning, explain the condition of the car, and he tells me to drop by this afternoon as they were down a man & quite busy at this time. The afternoon comes. Just to make sure, I call Don back, and he tells me to come over. I drive over. They take a look at the car. Yep, the battery is dead & needs to be replaced. However, it turns out that the battery I got was still under warranty. I believe it was a 5 year warranty. Therefore, they replaced the battery free of charge & made sure the car had no other problems. I was there for 15 minutes or so. It was an easy in & easy out situation with no money spent. I’m happy!
I will continue to come here. I will continue to tell friends to come here.
What Continues to Win Me Over at Rick’s Japanese:
1) They’re honest! They continue to do superior work with fair pricing. Recently, I bought a used Lexus. Don told me to bring it over so they can inspect it. They want to make sure the car is safe & that it’s running properly. This is just another solid gesture that goes a long way.
2) They topped off the fluids underneath the hood after putting in a new battery. They did it just because. For Example, they filled up the coolant & a couple others. They’ve done that before. It’s a nice touch.

I have been bringing my vehicle’s to Ricks for 5 years now. I can’t say enough about how awesome they are. I deal with the manager Don on most occasions, he really knows a lot about cars. The mechanics are quick and efficient, I have nothing but good things to say about the service I get there. The best part is their competitive prices, I am always pleased with the price, you can’t go wrong. Honest, courteous and always busy. Make sure you call ahead, these guys are always busy, that speaks volumes.
Gail Myers.

Rick can solve literally any problem. He’s the «Dr. Diagnosis» of ALL JDM cars. So instead of throwing costly new parts at a problem with a car, he does a process of elimination on the problem. A proper assessment!
I live in simi valley, so he’s a little or of my way, but no doubt, BUT ITS WORTH IT TO HAVE THE JOB DONE RIGHT — THE FIRST TIME!!!
Best thing is he doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He’s very real, honest and truthful.
He’s a true car enthusiasts dream mechanic!!!

These guys are honest! Our car needed a new battery. We didn’t know it covered by the warranty after 9 ½ years. They called Toyota and arranged for it to be fixed for us. We definitely go back!

I was so unhappy with my previous mechanic, so I checked on Unilocal for a new mechanic closer to me, and Rick’s received a lot of positive reviews, so I decided to call regarding my check engine light on my 08 Toyota Camry.
I called and spoke with Don and even though they were busy, he said to come in so he can check the code out and quote me on a price. I came in and it was a code he wasn’t familiar with, so he checked online and it was the speed sensor. Don called someone to check on the price for the part and ended up quoting me $ 258 for labor and parts. He reset the light and drove my car around the parking lot and made sure the light did not come back on. Don said to call if the light came back on.
The light came back on within 2 days. I called to make an appointment with Don and he said to come in the following day and he will take care of it, but to come in before 9 am. I came in at 8:45 and the parking lot was full. I ended up waiting for my car in the waiting room/​office area for 3 hours and that’s not bad considering there were so many people ahead of me and the parking lot was full. I was just surprise they were able to squeeze me in. In the end, I paid $ 234, because he was able to cut the labor cost, since they fixed my speed sensor faster than anticipated.
I’m so glad I found Rick’s!!! Their prices are so reasonable and fair. I wish I would have found them sooner. I would recommend people calling to make an appointment a few days to a week in advance because it gets booked here. If you have a Japanese car, do yourself a favor and come here. You won’t regret it. I used to go to a mechanic in the San Fernando Valley and it was the best price around, but this place has a better price! You won’t regret coming here.