California Z Cars

Ronald runs a great shop — he gets back to you right away, quotes a decent and fair price, and does great, great, and on-​time work. I HIGHLY recommend this shop for all your car repairs!

California Z Cars has one of the most prestigious shop you can find here in Los Angeles. I was referred by a family friend to have my car fixed about checked out. Since then not one single complain about their service and work they have put in my vehicles. Their customer service is beyond satisfactory that I was able to built a good relationship with all three brothers (Ron, Geoff, and Adrian) and their dad. These guys work hard to produce great work! You won’t find any other place like this. Quality service with Quality Productivity.

* Amazing Customer Service
* Efficient
* Excellent Work
* Would Highly Recommend
* Will Be A Repeat Customer
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I dropped off my vehicle for front end repair and I also decided to get my car painted. Fast forward 3 months later the paint job was TERRIBLE! My vehicle had to be painted twice and communication with these guys was a nightmare. I got my car back with electrical problems and tons of scratches. I had very high hopes for this shop, but left in disbelief and months of headaches!

California Z Cars did a fantastic job fixing my car roof! They came highly recommended by family; it was the best decision. The rust started out in small amount many months ago, but I waited too long to bring it in to get it fixed and the rust had spread all over the roof. As promised, California Z Cars worked their magic, removed the rust & repainted the car roof with the exact same color. If you need something done with your car, ask for Ronald; he is very professional & pleasant. He went above and beyond to get rid of the rust on my car roof. When I got my car back, the roof looked brand new with the new paint, as if the rust had never been there. California Z Cars has excellent customer service with great staff. They will take great care of you and your car. If I ever need assistance with my car in the future, I will definitely come back and seek the services of California Z Cars! Family-​owned, reliable.

If there were more stars to give I would! This place is amazing and goes above and beyond! I didn’t feel like I was being ripped off and they kept in constant contact. I highly recommend working with them and Ronald! Amazing!

Brought my new charger here for a bumper fix. 11 days, 8 hours and 25 minutes later… they brought it back to life. Extremely perfect service and everything was original. Philip the father was really helpful and Ronald was just on point. Told him what I had in vision and he did everything to make it happen. Definitely recommend this shop. Great staff!

I’ve had 3 cars done here at Californa Z and except for the one «totalled» car this place is as honest and professional as you’d ideally expect from an automotive body shop. Their location is nice, right smack in the middle of gentrified Eagle Rock’s hip Colorado strip so it’s convenient and «safe» — I use that term loosely.
My first encounter with California Z was when I was restoring an older Corolla FX Hatch. I didn’t want to ruin the existing paint job but simply «restore» the luster of the red hatch, California Z not only made the car look brand new but they really paid attention to detail and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg (since I am not coming from an insurance claim) — pun intended. The hatch I brought in had some bumps and bruises but came out of their shop looking like, well, a shiny old car (without the bumps and bruises).
My 2^nd time was an accident on my Mazda3, they were so professional and caring and their follow up is just unexpected. They really go above and beyond what you’d normally expect from automotive repair shops. They are actually honest and sincerely concerned for my property. That’s saying something! In the end my car was declared a loss and «Z» really stepped up their game by appraising my car competitively which really gave me peace of mind as I have heard horror stories of under-​valued appraisals from friends who had experienced it at other shops.
3^rd time, was a charm. It wasn’t actually my car but my sister’s and need I say more?

Received excellent service on a Mercury repair at California Z Cars. I had a couple of estimates, and not only was their’s a slightly more competitive bid, their friendly and concerned attitude really impressed me going in. After I dropped off the car, they were extremely responsive and considerate when I called up to check in. I’m sure we’re all used to indifferent customer service, where you feel like you’re just another number and they want you in and out. Not here. The office manager always knew who I was when I called in, and when they said they would call back with info, they called back! I had some extra work done on the car that needed to be done in addition to the repairs from the accident, and they gave me a very competitive price, and went over and above to make sure that the car was perfect. I couldn’t be more pleased with the work, and they clearly take pride in what they do, and in doing the most for their customers. I have to say, I’ve lived in L.A. for 40 years, and while I’ve had friendly service for my cars over the years (in addition to the usual nightmares), I can’t recall when I’ve really felt a small business that enjoyed what they did, and where everyone seems to have the same great and positive attitude.

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I took my truck here for some minor repairs– Ronald was very professional and reasonable. Very competitive pricing and great turn around time. Got the my truck better then new– much appreciated.

Mercury recommended this place and I saw the excellent reviews on Unilocal so I thought I’d give it a go.
The owner is very honest and he tried helping me as much as he could. However, my car was ultimately deemed as a «total loss.» Throughout the whole process Ronald kept me informed about my car and was very helpful. I got several phone calls from Ronald updating me on everything about my car (which was definitely reassuring).
I had to pick up my belongings to my car and I did not have anyone to drop me off to pick up the items. They ended up dropping off my belongings to my house the same day.
California Z Cars is awesome and amazing!

A great family run operation. Service is personable and they explain everything about the job — there are also lifetime guarantees for certain jobs they do, including the paint job. I had $ 6,000 worth of damages on my Prius and yes, the place is busy and the job took just over two weeks, but I could tell they cared about the quality of the job and didn’t want to rush it. The end result was a great job on my front bumper and the paint blended well with the rest of the car. A pretty seamless blend at that. Thank you.

Our family has been going to California Z cars for years. They can be trusted to fix anything on your car… from a dead battery to a full body make over. It is a rare find to discover a business with such honesty and integrity. I have recommended California Z cars to family, friends and co workers and they have all become Z converts. We have stopped going to car dealerships a long time ago and saved lots of $$$ because of California Z.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!!! 5 stars is just not enough!
I absolutely LOVE this place. I have been going here for many years, and so have my parents and brother. I have had the unfortunate luck of people hitting my car. Each time I have been in an accident, they do excellent work.
The owners are very honest and their staff does great work. I trust them whole heartedly. Once my paid maintenance for my car is over with at the dealer, I will start bringing in my car for service at Cal Z Cars.

Mercury recommended these guys to me. Usually I’m pretty hesitant to use an insurance company recommended company (read: cheap) but I went in for an estimate. Holy crap, these guys are SO nice. They treated me like family, and recognized that I lived right down the street. Great. I’ll use them.
Their service is AWESOME. They’re honest, fast, and their work is awesome. My car looks brand new. I couldn’t be happier with them. Hopefully I won’t have to use them again (who am I kidding, this is LA), but I’ll definitely recommend them to my friends.

Top of the line work — satisfied customer!
* Family owned business — credibility focused
* Good location in the heart of Eagle Rock
* Car wash is included once your car is ready
* Well organized facility
* Great customer service
* Guaranteed work
Keep in mind that sometimes parts may be on backorder, so it’s out of anyone’s control. I was very patient and had to wait 2 weeks for my ’12 Dodge Challenger R/​T, but no worries here. If you want an awesome job you have to be patient. All my replaced parts are OEM manufacturers quality. I will definitely be a returning customer and refer my family and friends.

«California Z Cars»
Complete Automotive Service
Body Paint — Collision Repairs
Eagle Rock, California
A 3^rd Generation Family Enterprise
True Customer Testimonial
SIMPLY AMAZING CAR REPAIR
A dear friend introduced me to the 3^rd generation family enterprise «California Z Cars» in Eagle Rock.
«I am in Hollywood, Eagle Rock?» She said, «It’s worth the drive.»
My 98′ Chrysler Concord LXI… has been over heating for the past 4yrs. Every mechanic I was referred to expressed a lack of enthusiasm when attempting repairs. The Chrysler dealership said, this model was designed and intricately engineered as a fully computerized vehicle to be extraordinarily complicated, meaning labor $$$$ intensive. One mechanic after another fixed this or that (cost a fortune)…still over heated. They never, ever truly fixed my car.
A costly nightmare that would not end… Until, with the engine temp gauge maxed in the RED… with wobbly steering… I pulled into the driveway at «California Z Cars» where one of the three brothers (Geoffrey) greeted me, «What’s the problem»?
Fact, 10+ mechanics over 4 years could not fix… in 5 days Geoffrey’s team of mechanics totally rebuilt the front end rack and pinion steering assembly and replaced almost every part of the cooling system… and virtually every sensor including the engine computer module. My Heavens… CAR REPAIR PERFECTION!
For the first time in years, it was 103 degrees… with the AC on… idling… engine ran cool. The needle did not touch the second line on the temp gauge. STUNNING!
Plus, the font end suspension was tight and steering was solid, responsive and drove true and steady unwavering down the road.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found a business with management and staff that takes pride in providing quality proficient service. From the receptionist to the General Manger’s (two brothers) Ronald and Geoffrey Tolentino. They simply do as they promise and get the job done. Without hesitation and with the utmost in admiration, I highly recommend «California Z Cars» to keep your vehicle (s) safe and in tip-​top performance.
Shaun Walsh

Honesty this body shop is so unorganized it makes me question my insurance Mercury for suggesting it. If you like calling a body shop to remind them about your vehicle than search no further.
Inconvenienced me on more than one occasion because of their uneducated staff.
Went in to fix a bumper took 7 days longer because they mis matched the color and ordered the wrong year. 3 months later my right corner bumper starts to come off. Take it in say no worries well replace it. Took them 2 months to order…
I could keep going but you get the picture. STAY AWAY.

This guys are great, I don’t know if it’s because it was my first time taking it with them or because it was my insurance paying everything but they still were really nice from start to finish. Starting from Paula the secretary she is supper sweet, she always got back to me when I had any questions. Then Robert was also very nice and caring. It’s a family own business they told me and they all seem happy to be working there together. My car needed a door to be replace and they replace and painted it and even detailed my car in 7 business days. I would definitely use them again if I had to but I hope I don’t lol :)

I don’t even know where to start with this place. These guys go above and beyond as far as customer service, craftsmanship, and overall in a business sense. The prices are always fair and they won’t attempt to trick you into opening up your pockets like the dealership would. It is always been a pleasure working with these guys, especially Geoffrey, but you can’t go wrong with anyone you deal with here. My family has been taking all of our cars here for years and will continue to do so for many years to come.
If you are in the hunt for a great, honest shop that truly values your business, look no further. This is the one. Nothing but blood, sweat, and tears being poured out at this shop and it shines throughout the whole staff. Cheers to California Z Cars! Give them a call tell em Kevin sent ya.