H & A Auto

These guys are life savers, honest, and they do good work as well. With 45 minutes before every auto shop within a 5 mile radius closed for the next two days my serpentine belt abandoned me in an unfamiliar neighborhood with no power steering and two hungry dogs at home chewing apart my living room. I pulled my car into H&A Auto and they had me back on the road heading home to San Diego in less than an hour! Aaand they had to run and get the part! Most Cheescake Factories would tell me to hit the road if I showed up 30 minutes before closing... not H&A. They rock! and I'm pretty sure they should have charged me more!

Even though H & A specializes in servicing Honda's and Acura's, they took in my Toyota Corolla and handled the installation of my struts, replacement of my brake and power steering fluids, and many of my oil changes. Their were instances where Gary gave me a discount after quoting me - I'm guessing because he didn't spend as much time as he originally thought. The thing is, I was already content with the quote and then instantly happy when I saw a discount!

Gary and his garage is the best I have encountered in nearly 40 years of owning and servicing cars. His work is always done right and on time. He charges a reasonable price. And he tracks the health of your cars over time the way a good physician monitors your body. He NEVER does unnecessary work. We have developed such a high level of trust in Gary that we actually now purchase used cars rather than new ones that he will service. We know that with his skill and honesty (and the mild OC climate), that cars under his care can last many years beyond their typical life. Kathy, who handles the front desk, is also a marvel. Appointments are always on time--no wasted minutes at the garage. H&A is one of the best things about living in the OC. I recommend them without qualification!