Arka’s Automotive Center

I had a very very similar experience to some other customers that have left reviews here. Tony is a scam artist and he knows it clearly. I would never trust him to work on my car every again. I went info a brake adjustment and AC repair. After I left my car for his evaluation and estimates he swore he could do all the work for $ 450. I explained how strapped I was for funds and would have to borrow funds to make that amount and I could not afford more but he swore that he would fix my car. LIAR!!! I went back three times and my brakes still squeak and do not stop well and the AC… he told me to bang my dashboard to get it to work!!! What a JOKE!!! When I called him out on his scam and that I would not be coming back he kicked me off the lot which was another ridiculous JOKE since I already stated I would never return. Do not fall for this old man’s scams. He handled every thing unprofessional and was rude.

I’ve lived in LA for a few years and I’m so thankful I discovered Tony and Arka’s Automotive Center in Venice. Tony and Co are always timely and honest with their repairs.
They will go over any pricing and line items prior to working on your car and I have never had bad results and the price is always fair.
Please give this little shop a visit because we need to keep the honest guys in business.

I’ve been going here for awhile because they were the only shop that new about the quirky problems my Mazda has with burnt out headlights. When I called and mentioned the problem they knew right away what I was talking about and provided a very simple and lasting fix. I’d taken it to the dealership a few times and they couldn’t figure out what the problem was and charged me a TON. So, I’ve been going back ever since! Tony is AWESOME! They’re fast and honest and reasonably priced. Apparently they do body work too. YAY!

Literally just got the fastest oil change I’ve ever received! I was in a hurry, saw their oil change special as I was driving past, popped in, browsed the beautiful outdoor antique store right next door, and wah lah– my car was ready. A bit rough around the edges compared to fancier auto service centers but with their sweet owners/​great customer service (chatted for awhile inside the office with the Armenian couple who’ve owned it for 40 years) and close location to my home, I’ll definitely choose them again! $ 30 for oil/​filter change.

Excellent customer service! Fast professional honest work!
My starter engine in my Lexus suv broke leaving me stranded in a shopping lot two days before Christmas. I called around a few auto shops and was quoted$ 400– $ 450. I was told it would take a day or two to get to my car. Finally I called Arka’s and spoke with Tony the owner. He said $ 250 and he could have it done same day within two hours of my call! Not only that he lent me a car to drive while my car was being worked on. I’m so pleased with the service. Will definitely only go to Arka’s from here on out!

Tony is the best. Over the past 4 years he has always gone out of his way to help me, and given me the lowest possible rates on labor and parts. Of all the mechanics I’ve taken my car to in the past, I TRUST Tony 100%.
As long as I live in Los Angeles I’ll never go anywhere else for car work.

Lucky me I live right down the street from these guys and they are the best! Everything a girl could ask for. Honest. Skilled. Capable and all that with a smile. Great service. Great prices. Wouldn’t go anywhere else with my car.

After two great service experiences, I can recommend this shop with 5 stars. I have a 2003 foreign car that needed so much work the dealership I used to go to flat out told me it wasn’t worth repairing and to consider it time to look for another car. I don’t want to take on the debt of a new, or even used car, so on a recommendation from a dear friend I went to Arka’s. After inspecting the car we devised a plan to do the most critical work first and then see how things go. I thought the fee was reasonable considering the extensive amount of labor and parts. Plus, having already getting an estimate from the dealer I could compare the recommendations and the labor fees which were less than half. Arka’s owner even drove me home and picked me up when my car was ready. My second experience was just as great. I like that they are a family business and rather old school. It’s a clean shop and I will always take my car and future cars there.

Good people great service
I brought my car for an oil change and Jose noticed an oil leak, he showed me where it was and I felt relieved being a girl mechanics always try to rip u off :/​
Well I left happy paid a decent price for the repairs !
(in the past my car would take out some smoke and so I found out the reason behind it now it’s been over 3 months and my car is free of smoke thanks)!!

Tried to save a few hundred bucks by doing a brake job myself. What a nightmare! Thank you Tony… and Michael. The urge to keep this place a secret is trumped by my utter disdain for the Toyota dealership. Where’s the sixth star?

This is the only place that I take my car because they are honest and skilled at what they do!
They serviced all 5 of our cars with issues ranging from complete engine rebuild to simply fixing our daughters brakes. We are so pleased with the results!
My car hums with it’s new engine!
I can’t say enough about Tony and Arka“s–
They are conveniently located at the corner of Victoria and Lincoln.
Don’t take your car anywhere else!

Tony and Michael are AMAZING! DON“T TAKE YOUR CAR ANYWHERE ELSE! I recently moved to Hawaii and occasionally travel back home to the Westside to help out my brother, who’s a mentally disabled vet. This time, his air conditioning wasn’t working so I told my him I would get it fixed for him. My time was tight and my mechanic is no longer in business, so I went to the trusted Unilocal reviews and found Arka’s. I took a risk and went for it — and I’m so glad I did! They not only took care of me right away, they even told me they would take care of my brother in any way he needed. The car is running like a charm, and I now have peace of mind knowing my brother can come to an honest and friendly auto repair place that does an excellent job! Woohoo!!!

Tony and his guys are great! Came here a few times last year for a couple different things– brakes, and tire pressure. I thought the service was great and honest– got all of my car problems fixed in a jiffy :)

We have been taking our cars to Arka’s for a few years, for repairs ranging from small to significant. Tony and Michael are caring and competent and honest. We are so lucky to have them on our team! Thank you so much for all the great service!

No hassle car repair. Goodbye ford dealership. Hello Tony!

GREAT place! went to get my oil changed, charged $ 23 including tax, were very honest. took only 15 minutes. definitely recommended especially when a lot of places around here try to rip you off!

I highly highly recommend Tony when it comes to all things auto repair. Our family has been dealing with him for over a decade now, and like an honest lawyer, he’s a rare find. Always true blue when it comes to estimates, and general all around honesty. He gets it done, but right. No double talk repair raping involved.
A good man, God love him, with an honest well respected shop, a true rarity in these parts.
You, or at least I… can actually sleep well knowing that your car is in solid capable hands. And THAT is worth the price of Ambien alone…

This place was awesome! I had one hell of a day with my car and the owners of this place were totally understanding and accomodating. I took my car into Toyota to get some strange noises checked out along with some brake issues. Well after they fixed whatever was under th warranty, they told me that my brake pads and rotors had to be replaced and wanted to charge me $ 600! So I went to pick up my car and they wouldn’t give it to me! WTF right? They kept saying that it was unsafe to drive but 3 days ago when I took my car in at 5:30, they said to bring it back in the morning one day because they were winding down for the day. I’m thinking they were just more bitter than anything that I wasn’t shelling out $ 600 for some brakes, than they were about my «safety».
Anyway, so i had to get my car towed to Arka and didn’t end up getting there until 4pm on a Friday afternoon (2 hours after I’d originally told them i’d get there). They were super nice and said not to worry and if it took longer than 5pm to fix, that they would just stay until it was done. Not only did they fix everything, but they also showed me the brake pads and rotors (which was nice because I always feel like girls get ripped off with car stuff), and then after they were done, they also showed me the dead parts off my car. The best part– they only charged me $ 215 OUT THE DOOR. Toyota wanted to rob me for $ 600, plus tax of course. assholes. Anyway– these people were a lifesaver to me today and I’d totally recommend them again.