Came here based on the Yelp reviews looking to get my brake pads replaced on my Subaru. The guy (manager or owner I think) inspected it and gave me a good quote of $380 to replace. I was on the fence as I didn't really want to put any more money into a car I was going to be giving away, but my wife convinced me to, so I went back about two weeks later to get them replaced. This is where it went from what seemed like a totally legit place, to a totally dodgy place. A new (different) employee all of a sudden decided that it needed new rotors, etc as well -- even though it had literally NOT been driven AT ALL since they gave me the original quote. Instead, the guy just kept arguing with me as if I was making it up. I told him to look up the quote in the system and he just kept insisting I had to spend more money. So, either the first guy was wrong in his evaluation and quote, OR the second guy was just trying to milk more money because literally NOTHING had changed in the interim as the car had not been driven. Felt like the classic bait and switch that gives a lot of auto-repair shops a bad name. I guess you can add this one to the list of shady businesses that don't care about their reputation as long as they can get over on you. No thanks.
Absolutely great business, friendly and helpful staff and owner. Very fair pricing and gives you options on how you want to do repairs, not pushy at all.
This shop didn't honor their warranty or take responsibility for issues that should've been covered. I tried resolving it, but they weren't helpful at all. I'd recommend moving on and finding a more reliable place instead.
I had a shifter cable fail on my car and needed it fixed fast. At DNZ I was able to get a quick appointment, honest assessment, fast turnaround, and fair pricing. Good, honest car maintenance is few and far between these days so I was very happy to find this place.
In May 2025,I paid over $1,350 at DNZ Automotive for a major repair that included a new timing belt, water pump, and thermostat (see invoice).
The result was catastrophic. Immediately after driving away, the check engine light came on and the van began overheating again, reaching dangerous levels (see photos of the dashboard gauges).
I returned immediately. Their own scanner pulled codes P1130 and P1135 (see photo), which are related to the air-fuel sensor and heater circuit—issues that were not present before their work. Despite this evidence, the service advisor and owner dismissed it as a "coincidence" and asked for more money to fix the problems they created.
The disorganization was shocking. An employee actually had to call me and ask me to text them my own invoice because they had no record of what work had just been done on my car. How can you trust a shop to warranty their work if they don't even keep their own records?
They refused to honor their own 1-year warranty. I've had to use my own scanner to monitor the car myself (see photo).
The attached invoice proves the work they did. The attached photos prove they failed. This shop cost me over $1300 and left my van in a more dangerous state than when I brought it in. Avoid this place at all costs.
I had a great experience in here! I took my BMW X5 for a pre-purchase inspection, and they did an incredibly thorough job, providing detailed insights that helped me make an informed decision. I also brought in my Chevy Suburban and Mercedes C300 for maintenance and repairs, and their service was outstanding. The team is professional, honest, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them for both inspections and repairs!
I've been coming here for more than ten years for my Honda Civic Hybrid, Acura ILX and now Tesla. They're good, honest, hard working people. The owner, mechanics, and front desk people are all great. They charge fair prices and won't try to gouge you like other places might.
The only downside is their popularity so they're insanely busy sometimes. But if you come first thing in the morning, they'll help you out.
I had an amazing experience at DNZ Auto Repair with Engin, the owner. He saved me a fortune by being honest about my car's condition. I thought there were major problems, but Engin assured me everything was fine and didn't charge me a penny. His expertise and genuine concern for my vehicle's well-being were truly impressive. I highly recommend DNZ Auto Repair for their exceptional service and honest approach.
Thid is my first review but well deserved so far.. Super Friendly,Quick responses, quick,Honest. Even after I purchased the car I still get messages from them when I have question. Max Ronin made this experience worth it and easy.
Took my older truck in with a severe oil leak, and others having told me how much it would cost just to diagnose the problem. The staff at DNZ treated me great, looked over my issue, and provided me an initial diagnosis quickly and free of charge. I instantly made the decision to use them for the repair and they did an outstanding job walking me through the process and doing quality work. I will ABSOLUTELY return to them for auto repairs.
I have been coming here since 2014. The owner is very honest and their service is excellent. So far the best mechanic shop i have ever been in Orange County
I met with business owner 9 years ago. Since then he takes care of all my vehicles. They do have tools for European cars. They are honest and friendly. Totally recommended.
I've been coming here for over 10 years i can't remember. They are very very very good!! They are very transparent about everything. This isn't a shop that wants to scam you and take your money for unnecessary work. They look out for your best interest vehicle and wallet wise. They are very friendly and complete all work in a timely manner. Theyve done everything for me from oil changes to putting a lift on my truck! I will always recommend and come here for my mechanical needs.
George and his guys took great care of me and my car. He was able to advise me on the service my car needed and even installed a cabin air filter I brought with me for free. Great guys!
I have been coming here for years and love DNZ Automotive. They keep my 20 year old Xterra in great shape. One experience I had when my car broke down on 17th Street. I had it towed. There was nothing wrong with my car said George the manager....a screw became loose. That was it. How many car repair shops would do that? I just had an oil change and DNZ added a nice waiting room....TV....comfortable furniture...coffee....a phone charger...etc. Love this place.
I have been using DNZ for a couple of years for my 1999 Jeep Cherokee and my 2011 BMW 528 and could not be happier with the quality of care, the excellent customer service and the affordable prices. I have had a variety of things done to both cars and I would recommend them to anyone.
These guys are awesome! I had another mechanic in Santa Ana rip my girlfriend off for almost $1,000 for seals and gaskets he supposedly replaced. The car still leaked oil like CRAZY! Took it to DNZ and they replaced the crappy work that WHEELERS AUTOMOTIVE IN SANTA ANA ( btw the shady owner WILLIAM closed down the business soon after the work on the car ) did. I poured sand in my driveway to see if the car still leaked oil and its has been 1 week since the work and NOT ONE SPOT on my driveway. And i only payed about $600 bucks!! They replaced my brothers clutch also which he couldn't be happier with either. I def recommend you go to them!!
Quality, straightforward service. They're always very friendly and let you know what needs to be fixed immediately vs. what you can fix later without damaging your car by not fixing it now. My boyfriend and I have both been taking our cars here for a couple years. Highly recommend!
Absolutely love this shop! The owner is very hands on and takes care of us well. Very good at prioritizing when there is multiple issues and is honest. Just last week he was looking at our Caliber and told me it was due for a transmission service. When he looked at it he said the fluid was still super clean and we could wait another month if we wanted to. Highly recommend this shop!
Quick, well-priced, and not trying to screw you over. Can you ask for much more from a mechanic? Not that I can think of! Econo Lube completely exceeded my expectations when I brought our company car there, and even let me leave it from Thursday-Tuesday over the long Labor Day weekend. I'm impressed!
I LOVE THIS PLACE! EXCELLENT SERVICE! QUICK! HONEST! Ok, let's just preface this by saying I am a single mom who doesn't take very good care of her car - I could easily be taken advantage of and probably never know it. I first went to Econo Lube - not knowing they were also a full service mechanic - because I needed a 60K mile service done quickly prior to a road trip with the kids. I was going to get the service done and then go back to my former mechanic. Well, I was so happy with their service that I have continued to go back there for the past 2 years and have never been disappointed. They did a better job than who I was using previously and they earned my business. So you ask how do I know that I wasn't taken advantage of? My ex-H took a look at all the bills prior to another road trip - just to make sure everything was up to date and he was impressed by how thorough they were without doing extras and according to him the prices were "better than fair". I would recommend this place to anyone. Engin - Yes, that's his real name, is awesome.
I was so happy with Econo Lube N' Tune & Breaks today! I took my car in to get new rear breaks and rotors. The prices are extremely competitive and you don't have to compromise good work and customer service!
i have been bringing my vehicles here for several years now. they are fair priced, do good work and get my repairs done quick. they recently saved me hundreds of dollars after another repair shop misdiagnosed my repair problem.
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