Tashmo Auto Center in
Santa Ana (CA)

I’ve been coming to Tashmo for years, he rebuilt two of my vehicles 92 Land Cruiser and 94 4Runner I could not ask for a better mechanic then Daniel! I live in Redlands and I still come to him! You won’t find a more honest mechanic anywhere! I reffer all of my clients to his shop’ no hesitation!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daniel and his team at Tashmo Auto Center in Santa Ana always take great care of my Maserati! Honest, skilled, and dependable — highly recommend them for quality service. If you’re anywhere in Southern California and interested in real estate services or want to connect, feel free to reach out!

Absolute criminals. They diagnosed my car with $650 worth of repairs. Got a 2nd and 3rd opinion and both places estimated that the cost of these repairs was a MAXIMUM of $200. They further explained that the diagnosed repairs did not actually exist and there was nothing wrong with the car. Anyone wanna tell me where the $600 repairs came from? Avoid this place like the plague.

Daniel and his team are by far the most honest, knowledgeable, and fairly priced I've found for the full range of services from engine over haul down to oil changes. They get the job done right for much less then other shops I've had quote on small and substantial jobs. Our families Subarus aren't being trusted to anyone else anytime soon. Thanks, Daniel!

Vehicle 2005 Infiniti FX35 Job Tune Up, spark plugs etc ... Price Charged me over $2000+. Broke my car and proceeded not to fix it. Recommended me to a friend of theirs. Before I knew about cars, they were supposed to have paid to fix wharever they broke. I actually stayed in the waiting area and witnessed them scramble to try and get the car running again after they broke something. They got it running but it broke down again later. I ended up getting rid of the car. I kept forgetting to make a review until now. Would not go back.

I called and was able to get in within the hour for a quick oil change. This was my first time at this shop and I am so glad that I decided to get my car serviced here. Friendly and reasonably priced. I look forward to getting more services in the future here. Thank you Tashmo Auto!

Had my ball joints replaced here and the owner tried supplying me with cheaper parts and tried to charge me for quality ones. But My main complaint was that after the job was done I asked if the car would need an alignment they said no. I later find out from a suspension shop anytime a suspension component / part is removed or replaced the car will need an alignment. So yes my alignment was messed up after the job was finished. Since they removed both steering knuckles and didn’t care to adjust anything close to spec after finishing.

My first visit there and received excellent service! Took my old subaru for transmission leak. Steve did great job checking transmisison and fuel leak and confirming all is well. I just got transmisison fluid flush and fill and they charged very reasonable and waived some diagnosis fees as well. yes- I will not hesitate to go again and recommend to others.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Steven at Tashmo Auto Repair, and I have to say, it was an exceptional experience. Here’s why: • Expertise and Efficiency: Steven’s knowledge of automotive repair is truly impressive. He diagnosed and fixed the issue with my car in record time. It’s clear he knows his stuff inside and out. • Clear Communication: One thing that stood out was Steven’s ability to explain the problem and solution in a way that was easy for me to understand. He didn’t use technical jargon unnecessarily, which I really appreciated. • Attention to Detail: I could tell that Steven takes pride in his work. He went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the repair was done meticulously. It gave me a lot of confidence in his abilities. • Fair Pricing: Given my interests in making money, I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable pricing. It’s evident that Steven values providing value to his customers, which is a rare find in the auto repair industry. • Friendly Demeanor: Throughout the process, Steven maintained a friendly and approachable attitude. He was open to answering any questions I had, and it was clear that he genuinely cares about his customers. In summary, Steven at Tashmo Auto Repair is a gem in the world of automotive repair. His expertise, clear communication, attention to detail, fair pricing, and friendly demeanor make him a standout professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of auto repair services.

Ive brought my 3 vehicles ive owned throughout the years to get serviced here and they always do a quick and excellent job for a great price. My immediate family also brings their vehicles here for any maintenance. If I could rate this place more than 5 stars I definitely would.

Terribly cheap work. Saw them on Instagram and had faith in their skills before I came in August 2022. I work on my own vehicle, but due to my work scheduling at the time I needed someone else to do the work I don't have the time or equipment owned to do. They claimed the way they were doing the service would be easier for them to perform the work. While doing other work on my own time, I am still finding broken clips, anchors, harness connectors, burnt harness shields, leaking hoses, A/C doesn't function. I told him its no rush as the vehicle has strong sentimental value. Beyond disappointed with the subpar work.

Went in to get my 2000 Acura Integra 1.8 LS engine rebuilt. The dudes were really cool with answering all my questions and did a badass job on my car. They called me with updates on other things they saw that should be fixed and gave me a really great deal on all the repairs. Will definitely be taking my car back for any future repairs. I highly recommend checking them out 🤙

I took in my 1991 LS400. I had put in lots of money from other shops, and several mechanics did NOT want to touch my car. I even took it to the dealer to get it diagnosed, and they did not diagnose it correctly. I took it to Tashmo and diagnosed the correct items (since the owner was a former Lexus mechanic) and got the repairs done for a good price. Runs like a dream now. When I got the car back, the owner was kind enough to take my car to the wash since it got dirty in the busy shop (don't go asking for it, however :P). Highly recommend this shop if you own a 90s classic!

This is my go to spot. I've been coming here for 7 years and am always recommending my friends. They have amazing service, good prices, and it feels like a family setting. I would bring my Honda civic hybrid '04, and now my Honda civic 2015. They work with all makes and models.

Great help, lots of knowledge and reasonable priced. Discount if you pay in cash. I take my 07 wrx here and they do an amazing job and will let me know if they see any issues and if you need to replace it now, soon or later. Check them out and get the help for your car that you want, without pressure.

I called up the manager and asked for a quote . I knew he was quoting a reasonable price and I set up an appointment. I did not have to wait because my appointment was at Noon but he still accommodated me. The service was a breeze and I must say the manager was very courteous, respectful and very knowledgeable. I am sold and will go back to him more often.

Very professional, great pricing. They just did the 2.5 inch lift on my 2004 Toyota 4runner and gave me the best pricing and service. It was even done an hour early (which never happens with shops!). I work at Subaru, and will be sending any customers I can to help sustain their business. I'll be going back myself in the coming weeks for brakes and other things.

I don’t know why I haven’t given a review. This place is very economical and quick for service. Danny is always great with explaining the services and needs of my car. His words aren’t many but he goes straight to the point. I been a customer for a long time and he sometimes throws in a tire rotation on my oil changes. I guess because I try to tip when I can. I also recommend my friends when they ask me where I take my cars for oil change. Hands down a comfortable place to take you cars for repairs and services.... thanks Danny keep it up bro. My name is Danny you might remember me.

I am so so happy! Currently in LA from Utah and my car starts making these weird noises. Originally thought it was the radiator fan and called about 15 places, this one quoted the cheapest but also still seemed to have quality of service. Arrived and it turned into being something else wrong which was a lot cheaper and they charged me less then the quoted price. Extremely efficient, in and out so quickly and felt prioritized. Super grateful!!!

I have brought my car here a few times now and I keep coming back because they do good work! Very professional and fast. The employees are friendly and go out of their way to answer questions. Thank you, Daniel!

I took my car in today for an oil change because it was cheaper then anyone else in the area. they called me with numerous maintenance items for my car (struts, serpentine belt, etc.). When i went back the mechanic went through everything with me so i could see the issues for my self. i honestly appreciate it because it seems like most mechanics either do not check or get mad when you ask them to show you. i will continue my business at this location.

Very happy with my experience here. They identified and resolved the source of an oil leak, and took care of a needed brake pad replacement as well. They were very fast, the price was very reasonable.

My bill from this place for replacing water pump. It took 3 hours. Water pump $200 Collant $30 Labor $475 (for 3hr) Discount -$22.83 Tax $17.83 Total I paid $700 cash My car overheated on the freeway on my way to work. I brought my car in because I saw all the good reviews. I dropped my car at 12 noon. Did not get estimate until 2:30. The estimate for $700 to change water pump. I live 30 miles away. I had no choice. Car got no coolant. The job took 3 hrs finished at 5:30. Labor was $158/hr. I hope this help you make a decision.

These guys were so helpful. Our SUV was continuously overheating while it was stopped and we were stuck in traffic but they waited for us. When we got in, the new thermostat didn't fit but they made sure to order another thermostat and waited till it arrived. They also cleaned up our engine bay (wherever there was dirt on it), filled up the coolant, installed the new thermostat at a very reasonable price, and we were on our way! I even stopped in the next day just to check my coolant level and they were so helpful. They checked for any leaks which there wasn't any, filled up our transmission fluid and even didn't charge for it. Thanks very much Tashmo Auto Center for your help. :)

Inexpensive and fast. I won't dock points for it, but know that parking is a hassle because they will likely be packed with all of their spots taken, and my GPS led me to their side entrance that was blocked so I had to pull out and drive all the way around to their front. Just park wherever is nearest and they'll take care of the rest. They will likely be my new OC spot for all non-dealer work though

Have only had great experiences here. I have big things front and rear breaks completely replace on an old Acura and things as simple as squeezing me in for a quick oil change the owner is great at communicating what needs to get done. They work fast and do quality work. The process are very reasonable. I Would reconned them to anyone

Wish I knew about this place sooner. Honest, great work and great prices. Originally took my car someplace and was told the problem was something that didn't even need to be repaired. The owner double checked instead of fixing what I told him needed to be repaired