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C.A.R.S Complete Auto Repair And Service.

+1 310-930-2591
1944 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States of America
Open Today: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Amenities

Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
  • Oil change
Amenities
  • Mechanic
Planning
  • Appointments recommended
Payments
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Best WLM Reviews

Darwin and his team are always quick, efficient and insightful when it comes to the work they've done on my car. They let me know exactly what needed to be done and what could wait or wasn't necessary. Pricing is very fair too. I would recommend C.A.R.S to anyone looking for a trusted mechanic.
I was recommended Darvin and his crew by two friends and could not be happier with their work. I had a full engine service and they replaced a broken window motor. These guys are fast, affordable, and break everything down for you. When I picked up my car they actually showed me all the pieces that were replaced and why they needed to do the repairs they did. They were honest about things like the condition of my breaks and tires when they could have easily convinced me I needed replacements. Finally found my car guy in LA!
Darvin is a great mechanic, very reliable and fast! He took a great care of my car and fixed the necessary issues for a great price!
He and his team are all wonderful! ????????
I came in for an oil change, & because my van (my home) was overheating & leaking coolant. I brought it in on a Tuesday, & was given a post it of what I needed & the cost. I could not afford it, & decided to cut the cost the only way I could by getting my own parts. The radiator I selected would be delivered in 1 week, the following Wednesday. I was clear with my communication, stopping by almost everyday & text. Radiator was delivered a day early, Tuesday, & I dropped off everything. It was not “finished” until that Saturday. I paid $500 cash. They hadn’t even done the oil change. I brought my own oil, my own filter, & I wrote oil change on the paper as a reason for visiting. Closed on Sunday. I’m here in the parking lot, Monday, because I’m still leaking brand new coolant out of my brand new coolant tank, & now my heater doesn’t work & I still need my oil changed. I will update later
*UPDATE* 1 star added. the owner is a nice guy, but after posing my review he said “I shouldn’t even be talking to you”.. not “I’m sorry you’ve had to wait almost 2 weeks for your vehicle & we didn’t do the oil change, you’re STILL leaking coolant & now your heater doesn’t work, we’ve clearly dropped the ball, let’s change this & make it right”. After a heated discussion I was told to bring it in the next day, some heater tube or something was clogged full of oil & coolant sludge. Why was everything else flushed “10+ times” but not that? He blew it all out, heater was working when I left. Did oil change. Next day heater not working. It’s days later & my heater still isn’t working, now I feel like I have to take it to a dealer who is gonna charge me something ridiculous, but hopefully my money will actually get used to FIX my vehicle this time. This is my first vehicle & first time at a mechanic, it has not been a trustworthy experience for me. My oil is changed, my car is not overheating, my coolant is not leaking, but my heat is not working.
COME HERE Darvin was super kind and trustworthy! I am new to LA so I had no clue where to take my BMW. After a few reviews I decided to take it down the street from CARS. Not to name names but they are located on the same street as CARS... they charged me for a quote and the quote had double charged for coolant and the price was insane. PRAISE JESUS I was walking to a coffee shop to wait for the other shop to take a look. As I am walking i stumbled upon CARS and asked them what they would charge for a new water pump, radiator, and thermostat would be. IT WAS $1,000 less than the other place (Parts & labor both way less). So easy decision for me I went with Darvin and he immediately felt like my California Dad. When I came to pick up my car on my bike he offered to fix the handle bars because it was wobbly. My car is fixed and he made me feel safe! Will be returning.
My friend’s car got tire warning light on. Firestone helped her inflate but the light is still on. We googled closest auto service and found this one. They are closing then!!! But we called and they were willing to wait for us. Nice staff :)! They helped us inflate and reset the light. Warning disappeared! Thank you for your help. leaving a 5-star review????????????
My car broke down near the 405 and I had it towed here on a Saturday. They diagnosed the car and repaired it within hours. Honest and quick. Could not have been more happy. Thanks guys.
Darvin is amazing, wonderful, super smart honest guy, super kind, transparent and thorough with your car and for very reasonable, great prices.
If you need a mechanic in Los Angeles look no further you won't be disappointed!
I'll be coming back for sure!
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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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