Gharibian Auto Repair

First time customer, was going actually to another repair shop when I saw their sign of brakes which is what I need it right at that moment. They exceeded my expectation, very friendly, I had my two dogs with me (large dogs) made me feel very comfortable, multiple times asked me if my dogs needed some water, everyone super friendly and I must say they don’t try to take advantage of you, their prices were very very reasonable compared to a dealer. very recommended, I will recommend my friends and family and will deferentially bring my truck back if need to.

I was referred to Zareh (Owner) years ago by my best friend who has been coming to Zareh for many years as well. He is one of the last honest auto repair businesses because I have seen otherwise personally. He always guarantees all of his work. He just did a huge job on my Jeep (clutch, master and slave cylinders and exhaust manifold) and I have never been happier and it was done in a timely manner. He actually saved me money in the long run because some of the new parts I brought him, I ended up not needing and he was honest about it. He said I could take them back and get my money back! Most guys would replace it or say they did and still charge you the full price or they keep the parts but not this place. I used to call around for the best price, but I don’t waste my time with that anymore. Since I always leave happy, why would I go anywhere else again? The cheaper places are just that. They use cheap parts and hire anyone as a mechanic and the work is faulty most of the time. You get what you pay for and I pay for quality because that is what I expect when I drive my custom Jeep on or off the road. I write this review because I truly believe in this place.

I have to say this guy knows what he is doing he is no b/​s type of guy! he will tell you Exactly how long it will take and how much. some times he is a few dollors off but arn’t 90% of auto repair guys. He always calls me and tells me the exact price… and pretty fast about it! He is pretty cheap too but not the cheapest he isn’t a expert on big issues but can fix most problems

I’ve been coming here for nearly 20 years
Honest and reliable. He does good work!
I’ve referred many a friend who has not been displeased

Zareh is so generous, trustworthy and amazing at what he does. i drive for 40 minutes to get my oil changed or any other car related matters from him as i know my car is in good hands. i won’t get overcharged. he is the car whisperer… and he’s such a funny, fatherly person.

When I used to live in the valley several years ago, I used to take our cars to a garage called Jack Bell’s Tires Etc. The people at that garage were awesome. I always dealt with the manager named Warner. I always knew I was getting charged fairly and that the work being done to my car was thorough and on the up and up. I continued to bring my car to them even after I moved down by LAX. Unfortunately a few years ago, they had to close down and I was at a loss. I did not know how I going to find someone that was going to be as honest as Warner.
Eventually, I was able to track him down to the shop he was working at in Chatsworth. I asked him to refer me to a mechanic that I could trust who was also close to the area where Tires Etc. was and he referred me to Zareh whose shop was ironically on the other side of the same building Jack Bell’s was set up.
I can say without any hesitation that Zareh is one of the most honest trustworthy mechanics I have had the pleasure of meeting. Zareh has always told me the real deal of whatever issues arose with my car.
I had to take my car into the Honda dealership one time to address a recall issue. They told me that there were a slew of problems that needed to be handled and that it would cost me approximately $ 700 to repair. I am usually skeptical when I get these warnings from dealerships so I brought my car to Zareh for a second opinion. After checking out my car he agreed with their assessment, but he told me he could do the repairs at half the price. That is what you get when you deal with him. I have never had any issues after his maintenance checks and repairs, and I am confidant in saying that if there ever were any problems, he would fix them no questions asked.
I have recommended several of my co-​workers to his shop and they have been so pleased and satisfied with Zareh, that they too have been referring their friends as well.
I will continue to vouch for Zareh not only as a mechanic, but as a trustworthy, honest man. The only thing I can see him being guilty of, is doing business with individuals who have taken advantage of his good faith.
I hope this helps you in your decision making.

I used to take my honda civic to Zareh for oil changes, but once I had an engine light on and took it in for diagnosis, He hooked up his handheld device, punched in the year model of the car, got a code from the device, looked it up in his book, told me the problem is from my catalytic converter, asked me if I wanted to fix it, I said no because I had to leave, He charged me $ 45 for that 8 minutes diagnosis (And he knew me after all those oil changes). couple years later, I took my old pontiac to him to get an oil change, He couldn’t get to the oil filter out and said headers have to come out and that all cost $ 120, I got him to come down to 100, and I said I would only do that if he take the headers off and changed the gaskets too he said, NO PROBLEM, he said to me to leave as it was going to take one hour to one and a half hour, so his helper gave me a ride home, then I got a ride from my sister and went back to his shop, only after 40 minutes since I had left. when I got there I realized that he wasn’t taking the headers off. wasn’t changing the gasket, and he was able to simply unbolt the filter fitting (3 bolts) and get the oil filter off, I was happy because I thought he wasn’t gonna charge me all that money for changing the oil of a 43 year old car. He ended up charging me $ 80 for changing the oil and unbolting 3 bolts. I used to trust him and recommend him to others, but absolutely not anymore. there aren’t a lot of honest mechanics out there (for obvious reasons) and he’s definitely not one of them. After that oil change he tried to cheer me up by giving me compliments about my pontiac and talking about an old school mustang he was fixing for his daughter, but It didn’t work. If you go to him get all the details and make sure things get done how he said they would.

I like taking my car to this place because one of the mechanics has a similar car than mine. So he knows the nuances of it and will regale me with tidbits of trivia. You have to establish yourself here.
I first brought my car to this place after the All Tune next door had closed. I was greeted very warmly and I got my oil change and left. The next time I came back was a bigger issue with a water pump and my car overheating. I took my car to other places and the starting price was about $ 800. Gharibian told me it would be half that and proceeded to fix my vehicle. A few days later, my car was overheating again. And again, I brought it back. They didn’t know what the issue was and I left. A month past and I was getting really paranoid so I brought the car in for the 3^rd time. I’m sure at this point they thought I was a nutcase. Turns out they had installed a faulty water pump and took another day to replace it.
Yeah, the whole experience was crappy. And it did eat up a lot of my days. It’s sometimes frustrating to hear all the issues with my car. But they know me now. Zareh calls me «The Photographer». We chatted over coffee that his daughter is also a photographer. So this family place has become my place. He’s very honest. He gives me the options and lets me weigh the money issues. I understand Matthew M.‘s frustration. But establishing a relationship with a mechanic may take a few mistakes. I’m good with that. I think when most people take it to chain repair shops they feel the guys are experts. And most mechanics at those stores believe they’re infallible. Which, to me, is a LOT more painful to sit thru. These guys aren’t above admitting their mistakes and rectifying the problem.
Pros: Fast. Cheap. Family feel. Honest. There is a Popeye’s fried chicken joint within walking distance
Cons: Sometimes a small issue becomes a big one, so leave the car for full diagnostics. Don’t expect a diagnosis based on the description of your own words.

Twice I have brought my car to Zareh (the owner) only to have him not only overcharge me for both labor and parts but each time, after I left, My car developed a problem worse then what i originally brought it in for. The most recent time he did over $ 500 worth of work without even consulting me. I dropped my car off with a monir electrical problem, asked him to find out what was wrong and get back to me. he called me 2 days later to say he found out it was an issue in my steering colum and that he had fixed it and that I owed him $ 515 in parts and labor. When i told him i did not have the money as he had sprung the cost on me, and asked about what kind of payment plan could be worked out he said «No, I need all my money at once, I already paid the guy. You come when you have the whole thing.» For one, He is supposed to call me before doing any repair and have me come down to sign the estimate before he can do any work. Period. They say fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me but taking my car to Gharibian Auto, I was the fool both times. Do yourself a favor and take your car anywhere but here!

I used to work next to this auto repair place… now everyone in my (Large) network gets all of their repairs done here. Zadi is honest fast and CHEAP!!! I will never take my car anywhere else!!! He fixes everything from A TO Z (Air Pumps to Ziggy hoppers) Only my car has those… Sorry can’t tell you… I’m cool! LOL… But seriously though, I would only give 5 stars to the best. im a hard judge! Most people are frightened by Judge Judy… Ha! You have not met me!!! LOL
Tell Zadi the girl that used to work next door refered you! He will do it for free… NOT! But it was fun for a second to think that I had pull like that!!! LOL