Thrifty Automotive Service

Specialties

Thrifty Auto Service is a family owned and operated automotive repair shop located in Glendale, California since 1980. Our commitment to our customers is to meet or exceed original equipment standards. We guarantee all parts and service, eliminate unnecessary expenses and offer the best prices on parts and labor. Our only goal is to have satisfied repeat customers.

Brakes: Standard or ABS, Clutch Repair, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Starter, Engine Diagnostics and Performance, Engine Service/​Repair — Major/​Minor, Alternator, Gas Tank, Oil Leaks, Exhaust Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Quick Lube and Oil Change

Steering and Suspension, Wheels/​Tires: Alignment, Mounting & Balancing, Total Vehicle Inspection, Differential Repair, Transmission Repair Shop.

Thrifty Auto Service: Your Local Glendale Mechanic Shop, right next to Jack in the Box on Colorado Blvd between Chevy Chase & Adams. Se habla Español y Armenian & Russian.

History

Established in 1985.

Our mission is simple:

«To provide superior quality service that will result in satisfied repeat customers.»

Thrifty Auto Parts and Service is a family owned and operated automotive repair shop located in Glendale, California since 1980. Our commitment to our customers is to meet or exceed original equipment standards. We guarantee all parts and service, eliminate unnecessary expenses and offer the best prices on parts and labor. Our only goal is to have satisfied repeat customers.

pictureWe specialize in preventative maintenance. Every car is safety inspected, irrelevant of the nature of the visit. Our honest and experienced mechanics will personally point out any current and or foreseeable problems and will educate you on what to expect in the future. We believe in «no surprises»!

No job is too big or too small. Whether you need a complete engine and transmission overhaul or simply a tire rotation, please call us and come by for a free estimate.

Meet the Business Owner

Ed A.

Business Owner

Sam is Ed’s Dad and he started this business in Glendale decades ago. Ed works with his father and as time went by he naturally stayed in this small family business. Ed and Sam work side by side helping each other find the best prices for his customers for Auto Repair in the Glendale area. They’ve been in the area forever so they know the best and most reliable partners and specialists. Ed says, «I want people to know that I’m a one stop shop. Just bring me your car and I’ll take care of you no matter what problem the car has.» It’s true, from a simple oil change to the repairs of a complicated transmission, Ed and Sam’s team can do it all.