This rating is based on customer reviews, inventory size, pricing, and service quality
LA JDM | Japanese imported motors & transmissions | Sales & Installation in Long Beach, CA earns an overall 86/100. Reviews skew very positive: customers praise professional, communicative staff (Alex, Roy, Jerry), fair pricing, a large inventory (notably Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Kia/Hyundai), an organized yard, and quick installs/shipping. Many say parts run like new and staff help find the correct fit. Still, a minority report warranty/return disputes, incorrect or incomplete engines shipped, small post-install leaks, and occasional brusque calls. Great for selection, speed, and guidance—just inspect deliveries and confirm terms.
What clients say about LA JDM | Japanese imported motors & transmissions | Sales & Installation in Long Beach (CA)
This shop is awesome. They are reasonably priced, great at communication, and provide quality work in a timely manner. I literally towed my car 800 miles because they are so good. I told them I only had four days to get it done and they did it in three. They even gave me a great deal on new rims and tires which was a pleasant surprise. They swapped my engine and the car runs like a champ. I would highly recommend.
I had a great experience with this company. I bought two transmissions and an engine from them, and everything was perfect. I’m looking forward to using the 10% discount on my next purchase.
Aaron was great on the phone, I live far from their Long Beach location and he directed me to another convenient and closer location to me. Very professional and made the whole process so much easier! Thank you!
Hands down Alex is great to work with even through difficult times . As long as we kept in touch he worked with us . Communication is great and does great work and gets the best engines to get you back on the road . If I could I’d give them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Very clean work space and organization from what I seen from the front office.
This is the best engine shop in la would be coming here again trust me my g35 works like if it was brand new the engine sound strong customer service was amazing there amazing they call you at ever step and shout out to Alex a real one
These guys are great! Not only did they offer me an engine for my Pirus prime at a way better price than anyone else did, but they were able to swap my bad engine in less than a week! Not to mention it was christmas and they still delivered in time. 5 star for these guys and will recommend to all my friends and family.
2017 Kia Forte S: original engine was 110k miles and accidentally got run low on oil. Scrambling for a solution, LAJDM was recommended. They’re starting to deal in Korean engines and it was fortunate timing on both ends.
What ended up happening was Alex, Roy, Edwin and the guys got a somewhat oddball 0-mile engine in the car for less than 1/2 what the dealers wanted for a bare block on a pallet.
Their inventory is impressive and staff is ON it, and didn’t mind multiple phone calls of stupid questions. Probably the best option for Hyundai/Kia owners in 2026 and best prices on the internet, plus customer service.
TL,DR: was recommended and from this experience, WILL recommend
Absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced they will not honor their warranty on their engines they let me ship the motor back to refuse once I re shipped it back for them to tell me that they will not honor their warranty and let me waste over 750.00 in shipping cost they are con artist and do not trust them.
Had purchased a used jdm honda j30a was listed as a VTEC engine. Well come to find out it’s non VTEC but only vcm (cylinder deactivation) which is the wrong engine for my vehicle went to return it and they wanted to change me $150 restock fee. So I ended up keeping the engine tore it down to find out that the piston rings were shot. I highly recommend that you don’t buy any engine from this shop id go somewhere more reputable..
If you need an engine or transmission for your Subaru they'll take care of your ride . great price + install , all in 1 spot , apologies forgot to get names but mr.tatoos and mr.fancy tablet checking on the dashboard lights these guys know their stuff much appreciated got me out of a tough spot
Alex and Roy are the best. They are super friendly, helpful and genuinely try to do the best job that they can. It's not easy when you're dealing with used motors and older cars. The experience that I had was overall very good and they genuinely tried to help me. The only issue I had was when I got the motor back it leaked and then they took it back and redid it and it still leaks. My motor was not leaking when we got it replaced. But, I guess they can't spend that much time on it because it would be a loss for them. They did try as hard as they could though and I do still recommend them even though I have a small leak from the motor. I think adjust your expectations if you're dealing with older cars that there's a chance you might end up with a leak. I still do recommend them and the motor that they put in for the last 6 months has been going strong. Thank you again and I appreciate everything you guys did!
Think they're tough guys over the phone but really on nothing as you can see from carlos review and others below. Thankfully, they refunded because that allowed me to come to the reviews to see they wouldnt even hold up their end of the bargain if my order on the transmission was to go through. Unprofessional.
I ordered a Subaru motor for local pickup with a deposit. I was coming from out of state for a family trip and decided to pickup on Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, it was discovered that my motor had been accidentally sent to another warehouse due to an oversight. After a failed attempt to deliver it to me where I was staying Saturday, Alex shipped the motor to me Monday morning at no additional charge. Even with all the confusion, my motor arrived to my house around the same time I did.
Overall, this was a pleasant experience. I will be using LA JDM again in the future for my motor needs.
Great place the owner and people that work There are very knowledgeaboy. I needed to do a engine swap for my Forster. And I went from a Ej 2.5 to Ej2.0 and all the questions I had he could answer and offer if I had any more Questions not to hesitate to call and i did need some things to ask so i had to call back and he did answered All my questions. Now my car is back on the road. Motor that I got from them. Amazing, very clean runs like a brand new engine.
I’ve dealt with some other importers in the area *Won’t name names* who tell you one price then crank it up 200% when you arrive. I contacted Roy from LA JDM for a set of recaros, and he was fair and held his end of the deal. Nice to deal with a professional business who has fair pricing and stands on their prices.
Upon arrival, staff was friendly and helpful while I made arrangements to pick up my parts. They helped me load it up and make sure everything was loaded securely in my car.
Will definitely be hitting up LA JDM in the future for my parts needs. Thanks again
I was looking for transmission for my 2014 Subaru WRX, and from the beginning the service was 5 STARS! Alex answered all my questions, and they changed my transmission and did some great upgrades ! He left my car better than it was! Thank you! If you need anything done for your car this is the place to go! Alex is the guy!
LA JDM is THE place to get any of your motor or transmission needs! They’ve always been super reliable and cheap with a great warranty! Alex and Roy made things very quick and easy! Highly recommend this place!! The team at this shop is amazing!
Alex was fantastic when I needed a transmission for my 2016 Mazda6. The installation was quick, and the car is driving perfectly now. LA JDM offers excellent service, and
Alex was a huge help throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!
My 2015 Mazda 3 needed a new motor, and LA JDM made the whole experience a breeze. Jerry was really knowledgeable and helped me find the right fit without any issues. The motor was in top condition, and my car has been running smoothly ever since. I appreciate how fast and professional everything was handled. If you need quality parts and great customer service, LA JDM is the place to go.
I recently bought a motor for my 2016 Mazda CX-9 from LA JDM, and the entire experience was great. Jerry was incredibly helpful in making sure I got exactly what I needed. The motor was in excellent condition, and my car is running perfectly now. The whole process was quick, with no issues. If you're looking for quality parts and reliable service, I highly recommend LA JDM.
When I needed a motor for my 2015 Nissan Rogue, LA JDM was the perfect place to go. Jerry made the entire process easy and straightforward. The motor was in great condition, and my Rogue has been running perfectly since. The staff is knowledgeable, and they make sure you’re taken care of. If you need reliable parts and excellent customer service, LA JDM is a top choice.
Bought a motor for my 2013 Toyota Camry from LA JDM, and I’m really glad I chose them. From the moment I reached out, Jerry was super helpful and made sure I got exactly what I needed. He walked me through the entire process, and the motor was in top-notch condition when I received it. My car is running like new, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you’re looking for reliable parts and great customer service, LA JDM is definitely worth checking out.
Found the perfect motor for my 2013 Honda Accord at LA JDM. Jerry really came through, making sure I got exactly what I needed without any hassle. The whole process was smooth, and the motor is running flawlessly. Great service and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend Jerry and the team if you’re looking for quality parts.
I recently bought a motor for my 2016 Mazda CX-5 from LA JDM, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Jerry was super helpful and made sure I got the right motor without any issues. The transaction was quick, and the motor was in great condition. My car is back on the road, running like new. I definitely recommend LA JDM if you’re looking for a smooth and hassle-free experience.
Just as every review… this place didn’t even send me the right engine, I ordered a ej20 from a wrx, these guys sent me a Forster engine with drive by wire… the engine I ordered was also fully dressed with intercooler an came with the jdm harness an ecu, this one did not, also Lots of broken an bent things around the engine an coil packs were leaking goo, the guy tryd to tell me all kinds of stuff like the jdm ecu can’t be used anyway an you gotta swap the intake an this an that but I ordered the engine the way it was for a reason… the jdm ecu is very much needed for avcs and a usdm ecu can’t support it, I paid iwire for a swap harness for a jdm ej20 wrx so agin that’s why I ordered what I ordered… so yes just like every review everyone is right these guys send you wrong/bad stuff, I saw the reviews but I gave them a chance an they failed me.
Clean motors & huge selection. Mr.Alex treated me with best customer service! Had my k24RBB delivered the same day. 100% recommended for any kseries needs. Very great business
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