A1 Auto Mechanics in
Costa Mesa (CA)

Had a great experience at A1 Auto Mechanic! Peyman was super friendly, and they fixed my car really fast even without an appointment. The prices were very fair, no hidden costs, just honest and transparent service. The lobby’s nice and comfy too. Definitely recommend them!

A1 mechanics has been amazingly professional. The ownership and kindness they have towards your car, is something of an exemplary category. The owner and the chief technician Carlos has been someone you can definitely rely on with your car. Highly recommended.

The new management has taken the mechanic shop to a different level. I am so happy with the service, price and how they took care of my car. The check engine light was on, and they took care of it on the same day and the lowest price. Highly recommended

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had my car serviced here today and couldn’t be happier! The owner and technician were both extremely polite, professional, and accommodating from start to finish. He explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and made sure the job was done right. The prices were very fair—no hidden costs, just honest and transparent service. I truly appreciated how flexible and customer-focused he was, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. This is the kind of service that’s rare to find these days. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch work and outstanding customer care!

I visited A1 Auto Mechanic and had a great experience. Mehdi was super friendly and their customer service was excellent. They fixed my Mercedes very quickly, even though I didn’t have an appointment. My brakes had an issue and they took care of it right away. Plus, they have a really nice lobby where I could get some work done while waiting. Overall, I’m really happy and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone who needs car repairs.

Medhi came to my rescue and I am forever grateful. I was leaving on a road trip and my AC went out. He and the mechanic (forgot his name) went above and beyond to get the AC fixed and get me on the road. I was frantic because I stopped and called 5 other places before I found A1 Auto Mechanics. I highly recommend Medhi. 👍

Medhi and his team are knowledgeable and straight forward. They won't cut corners, are extremely helpful and won't charge an arm and a leg for repairs. Will definitely bring my car back to get serviced by them again.

Update: Back again for an oil change and new brakes. Mehdi and his team are just as great as ever. Love this place! Highly recommend. Original: I was referred to A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog by a friend. These guys are nothing short of AMAZING! Super friendly and honest professionals with fair pricing. From the moment I walked in the door, Mehdi the owner, greeted me with kindness and an exuberant welcoming energy. I was treated as if I'd been a customer there for years. He led me to the service desk and politely offered some refreshments. After that, he proceeded to take down detailed notes while he patiently listened to all of my vehicle concerns. I needed a 100,000 mile tune up, oil change as well as a thorough inspection to identify any additional repairs needed to keep my Ford Explorer running throughout the foreseeable future. Mehdi then introduced me to his mechanic Carlos who performed my vehicle inspection and reported back with his evidentiary assessment. Neither of the gentleman applied any type of sales pressure or scare tactics in regard to the evaluation. After numerous return visits, subpar performance and deceitful service advisors that I encountered at Ford, I felt like my SUV was in better hands at A1 Auto already. Carlos took the time to research a unique surging/idol situation that Ford previously concluded was a transmission issue that they couldn't resolve after two complete rebuilds. I advised him to proceed with the tune up, oil change, tire rotation, engine mount replacement, serpentine belt, engine + cabin air filter swap and most importantly, the solution to the unsolvable riddle...PCM programming. Carlos at A1 Auto successfully diagnosed a problem that the dealership technicians could never figure out. Needless to say, I'm extremely impressed and couldn't be happier with the level of customer service that I received. They treated me like family, clearly exceeded my expectations and even put up with my OCD tendencies. Now, my Ford Explorer is running better than the day I got her! "Big Burtha" is cruisin in her prime and riding like a "G". Stable and smooth on the road, effortless steering control, quiet gear shifting (without the random rpm surges) and fresh smelling filtered air ready for summer. Thank you Mehdi and Carlos. You two are the BEST!! See you next time.

As always, great service, experience, and pricing. Mehdi makes you feel at home every visit. Cant understand why anyone can write a bad review. Don't hesitate on bringing your vehicle.

Finally found a mechanic that I totally trust with my car. Someone will help me right away and thoroughly as well as efficiently with good staff who are very helpful and knowledgeable. This is a shop that I totally Recommend.

Went to fix a 2009 audi a3 and the owner and mechanic were both very descriptive and detailed oriented! The car works like new and for such a good price too. The owner himself is such a great person in and outside of work I rate this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!

We live out of state and put a car through a pre-purchase inspection. The process was very smooth. Impressive inspection report criteria and very reasonably priced. Wish we lived near this mechanic shop so we could work with Mehdi more often!

One of the best experiences I have ever had at a mechanic. The owner and technician were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and went above and beyond in their service. The facility was clean and comfortable. I will be recommending this place to e everyone

Mehdi and his team have been great. Very attentive, detailed with diagnostics, feedback and procedures, and incredibly helpful with my pitiful financial situation. They addressed my car's CEL issues quickly and when there was a little hiccup afterwards, they immediately addressed and fixed it. I'll be sure to return later on to take care of other issues outside of that.

Mehdi and the mechanics crew at A1 are all amazing. Kind, honest, and top notch customer service. I was in for a pre-purchase inspection and the process was super thorough, and I left being able to make an informed decision. I felt like A1 was really on my side when inspecting the car I was looking to purchase. After the pre-purchase inspection experience at A1, I would definitely come back here for all other services/repairs as well. Super nice folks.

My experience with the owner and the mechanics was wonderful, this is a establishment you can truly trust to work on your automobile, they are fast and knowledgeable. will definitely continue to bring my cars here for service.

Went in for a headlight issue. Mehdi was thorough in his (and his mechanic) findings. He worked with me in making sure I had all the information and costs explained without any upsell or sales pressure. The timing was good, cost was average for imported vehicles. Mehdi is very nice and welcomes you to his business with ease and comfort.

I’m very grateful to have come across A1 Mechanic. Medhi was very hospitable and took the time to speak to me about the issues of my car and made sure that I would be at peace with the repairs on my car. When I picked up my car, I noticed an unusual noise and when I spoke to Medhi about it, he was quick to have one of the technicians take a look. Carlos, the technician, listened to the sound and gave me a thorough explanation as to what was happening and reassured me when I expressed my concerns (the wound ended up resolving itself). I will definitely be back for any future needs with my car.

Mehdi is an absolute legend!! Helped me out a ton to get my car fixed and was super fast. 100% would recommend if you ever need a reliable car mechanic.

Mehdi & Carlos were amazing & very kind! I came in with a car that was unable to drive (after hitting a curb) and they fixed within one day ! They are very nice & great at what they do. Being a women that doesn’t know about cars, sometimes leads to being overcharged 😅 thankfully at A1 Auto they were very honest and explained everything that needed to be fixed. So happy I found this place!

Very friendly and helpful service. I took my Mercedes there Griday afternoon to check out message on dashboard. They checked it and said needs brakes and rotors replaced. The parts were ordered the same day. On Saturday morning, I showed up at 8am and they were ready for me. Mehdi offered me coffee while I waited to sign paperwork. At 10:30 he called to let me know the car was ready. Very quick service and done for less than other shops. Try them out next time you have car issues.

A1 provided outstanding assistance in getting my car repaired. I was in a difficult situation and they resolved an issue I had been struggling with for weeks. The owner, Mehdi, was incredibly kind and helpful, keeping me informed about the process and the price at every step. The mechanic is a true professional who really knows his work. I strongly recommend A1 for car repairs!

I had an amazing experience with Mehdi and Carlos and team at A1 Auto on Randolph in Costa Mesa this Saturday. . Not only did I get an amazing deal. I took my Honda Accord LX in there because the brakes were squeaking. The" honesty "was amazing! . They could have said I needed Front and Back Full Brake Sets but instead said I only needed" Back "Brakes! . Very friendly and extremely courteous. I brought my car in and it was finished within 3 hrs. Including Spark Plugs and an Oil Gasket which had burst plus a Synthetic Oil Change! . Mehdi called a couple of places for the lowest price and crunched the labor and parts to an amazing low price. They have a very comfortable and clean waiting area complete with a large TV and leather couches with a nice Snack and coffee area. I highly recommend this shop. Out of 5 stars I give it 10 stars! 😊 I've tried many service shops before but the service is above and beyond.

Mehdi is very professional. From the second I called to the moment I paid for their services, he was very communicative and very helpful. His mechanic was top notch as well. It wasn’t good news for my car, but he took me back to the garage and actually showed me everything that was wrong with my car and even gave me advice on what to do next with no sales pitch or scammy feeling. I really appreciated his transparency and he even gave me a really fair price for the repairs. Highly recommend A1. Honest and really fair guys over there!

I loved my experience at A1 Auto Mechanics! I recently purchased a used car with many problems and brought it here and now the car has been running great. Not only was the price reasonable and the work time very quick, Mehdi was super helpful in advising me what was essential to fix so that I did not go over my budget and was truly looking out for my best interests. It's not often that you find trustworthy and more importantly friendly and compassionate mechanics so I wouldn't recommend any other place to go in the Orange County area. Mehdi is a true friend and I will be coming back and doing business with them for as long as I'm here!

Weve been using this place for a while. New ownership under Mehdi still offers same great service. Definitely the place to go for smog service in orange county California.

100% would recommend. This place is honest and straightforward which makes it easy to trust them with anything. I recently got some electrical wiring done for some lights I added by Noe. When I dropped my car off I explained a rough idea of how I wanted it to be to him and he completely blew my expectations. He truly did a great job. Also Ali is easy to work with and you can tell he truly wants to satisfy his customers.