J & S Automotive
(818) 287-7514
12740 Sherman Way N
N Hollywood,
CA
91605
34.2012
-118.4103
Neighborhoods: North Hollywood, South Valley
Reviews & Ratings for J & S Automotive
12 reviews
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Dependable, Honest and Reasonable
by 7476191
November 12, 2006
I recently bought a 1987 Toyota Camry. It started acting up immediately. It needed a tune up and an overall diagnostic. At first, I took it to a real high end Toyota dealership in Burbank who quoted me a huge estimate. I told them I couldn't afford it so all I had them do was change a busted headlight bulb (that alone cost me $90!) I don't know how they did it but the car was working worse than when I took it there. So, over the weekend I didn't even drive it. When I took it to work the following Monday I thought it was going to break down on the 101. I needed it fixed right away.
I called J&S and took a shot. They are so friendly over the phone to start with and put my mind at ease. From my lame attempt at sounding like a mechanic over the phone, J&S could understand what I was talking about (or at least pretended to understand) and told me to bring the car in within an hour and it would be ready by the end of the day. That was no lie. I brought the car in, they took it for a test drive and had a really good idea of what was going on with the car after that. They told me (and even showed me under the hood) all the things wrong with it and gave me a much much lower quote than the Toyota dealership. They even gave me a ride home while they worked on it. They told me the car would be ready by 5:30, it was ready earlier than that. They drove the car to my house to pick me up and I drove it back to the mechanic's to give it a test run while the mechanic was in the car with me. It was great! It purrs like a kitten now. AND, they even charged me less than they quoted me. I so highly recommend J&S!!! They are friendly, honest and reasonably priced. Go to J&S, they are a great bunch of guys!!
- Pros: Friendly, Honest, Good Price, Quick, Just all around great!
- Cons: I drove past it twice when trying to find it.
Honest, polite, efficient, top quality.
by HBomb
April 11, 2009
A year ago I needed a tune up and belt replacement. The place I first went to performed the tune up at a reasonable price, but for the belt replacement, they quoted me $800+. Looking for a second opinion I bumped into J&S Automotive. Dave took a look at my car, said that I need new belts and told me it was $90 out the door. He also mentioned that my breaks were giving a little squeek and they would take a look at them to make sure they were ok. In the end I got the belts replaced that day, and was told that my breaks were good for about another year. Needless to day a year later I go back to get my breaks done, and with another inspection they tell me my car is in great working order. The world needs more Mechanic shops that work the way Dave and his crew does.
- Pros: Great work, real prices.
- Cons: None
A mechanic you can trust?
by maximus
April 03, 2009
I have been taking my car, my wife's car and my mother-in- laws car to Dave at J & S for close to five years. I have to admit when I first went there I saw his monicker as being the only honest mechanic and I burst out laughing. I mean come on, my three top professions not to trust are attorneys, doctors and mechanics. Dave has always taken the time to explain exactly what the problem is and he makes a point to map out the options for whatever the problem may be. What I mean by options are what the most you could spend is, what the least you can spend is and what the time frame is on the present condition of the vehicle. On those rare occasions when something didn't work as he said it would he has always went out of his way to correct the problem at his own expense. There are not many mechanics or shops I would recommend, but this is one that I constantly stake my reputation against, and my reputation is GOOD.
- Pros: Doesn't BS you, gives it to you straight.
- Cons: He could have a better TV in the seating area..LOL.
J & S Automotive - Just like you, I too decided to go to J & S because of the great reviews. But... here is my story, you judge yourself.
by giladal
January 27, 2009
Just like you, I too decided to go to J & S because of the great reviews. Maybe I am a rare case here, but you judge for yourself.
I work for a reputable corporate jet company in Los Angeles that flies business people and celebrities. My Nissan car had problems of stalling in stop lights, and when ever the car was idling. I went to J & S to fixe the problem, and was told that a tune up will fix the issue. I paid for a tune up and it didnt fix the issue, so he told me that its the idle motor valve. Paid another $200 for that and it didnt fix it. Then went on for a week back and forth for about 4 to 5 times every time I left home, same issue persisted. He told me he wont charge me anymore, an fix the problem. That didn't happen, and he decided to give me 2 options.
1) refund the $200 for the idle motor, and go find a different mechanic that will know to fix the problem.
2) Replace something he is %95 sure, and then not refund anything if it didn't fix the issue.
* Mind you I came for a specific issue of the engine stalling and not for a tune up.
So in closing, I came in with an issue, and left with the same issue after paying $200. This spells unprofessional and not honest to me.
If i helped anyone, in avoiding these kinds of problems, I did my job.
Good luck.
- Pros: Nice and freindly until you talk about money.
- Cons: Doesnt look like they know what they were doing with my car.
Great Service and Really Great Prices!
by oddria
December 22, 2008
After reading the great reviews on Citysearch, I thought I would try this mechanic. David was extremely professional and the costs for my repairs were lower than what I was expecting when he gave me the estimate. There definitely was no sticker shock! He did such a great job that my husband and I decided to also take in our other car for repairs the next day. He's open 7 days a week (Sunday is for Smog Checks) and this allowed us flexibility in picking up the car because my husband had to stay late at work and David allowed us to pick-up the car the next day, no hassle or fuss whatsoever! I can truly say that he's one of those honest mechanics you can rarely find! It was also great to have my car smogged while it was there for other repairs. His staff was very cordial and helpful as well. No Attitude, No Fuss, No Crazy Costs!
- Pros: Honest, Helpful, No Hassles
- Cons: Can Be Hard to Find, No Parking on the Street M-F 7am-9am (Park across the street in the Dollar Tree/Staples Parking Lot)
Reasonably priced, quick and fair service
by cpharis1
September 03, 2008
Our car was well taken care of, and the problem was quickly fixed and a reasonable price. We were highly satisfied and would recommend J & S Automotive. You'll be happy that you went!
- Cons: quick service, fair price, knowledgeable mechanic
Honest, Affordable, and Friendly
by konnery
May 07, 2008
I needed new brakes on my 2006 Lexus IS250... Dave took really good care of me.. Giving me better parts than the car came with and charging less than half of what the dealer would of charged me. I was in a bind for money and had a car that needed attention.. I was nervous going to a no name shop.. But rest assured. I got better service than any name would have given me.. Plus Dave gives you a warrenty on his repairs. A+++++
- Pros: Price, Service, Personal
- Cons: None so far.. I have a car that drives like a dream again
Honest Auto Repair Shop
by chantal630
November 16, 2007
After the terrible experience that I had with Pep Boys That even sabotage my car, I found Dave, my final hope
great and HONEST people working in J & S Automotive. Thanks to Dave My car is running perfect.
Ivonne A.
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A MUST FOR A BROKE TWENTYSOMETHING WHO'S CAR NEEDS A-FIXIN!
by orchestratuning
October 16, 2007
I went here based on existing reviews and I wasn't wronged. This place is great. Dave, the owner, is fare honest and helps you out. I've gone over 4x now with various problems (side view mirror, fuse, oil). He won't cheat you like the rest!~
Great work at a great price
by orbots
August 30, 2007
My water pump and timing belt needed replacing. I called around several shops and this shop beat the competitor's price by $160. The shop owner was smart and kind and I felt taken care of. Would definitely go there again!
- Pros: fast, cheap, great work
- Cons: none.
