The Professional #1 Auto Repair

Our entire family uses this shop for routine maintenance and repairs on our cars. Minh and his wife are friendly, honest, and don’t over charge. We wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.

Been going here since the 90’s. The owner, Minh, is a very decent man. And when it comes to looking for a mechanic, you want someone like Minh, a person you can «trust». Granted, there’s no such thing as a «perfect» mechanic, because after all, we’re «only human». And his wife Tsui, his «better half» :-), is very personable.
So, if you’re looking for decent service along with reasonable prices, The Professional #1 Auto Repair is definitely worth a try! A+

My wife’s uncle suggested we take our Nissan here. I am pleasantly surprised by how quick they fixed our problems and at a very fair price. The owner (Minh) took his time to explain everything he was doing. When the work was done, he brought out the used parts. We had other questions about the car and he was very clear about the issues. Gave us options and estimated costs to fix and never pushed us to do more than what was needed. Based on this experience, I took our Mazda for him to fix. For a number of months now, the SUV would hesitate as I’m driving. I took this to another mechanic who I thought knew what he was doing. He said it was due to deposits in my gas tank and I needed to do a fuel induction service. $ 150 later, my SUV seemed to be fixed. However, after 3 days, it started doing the same thing. I called and he said, I’d have to bring it into a dealer to find out, he didn’t know what else to do. Frustrated, I managed to drive a couple more months with the hesitation. But when I brought my SUV to Minh, he knew right away — it simply needed a tune-​up. It’s been well over a week now and the SUV drives like is brand new again! I’ve found my trustworthy mechanic! Definitely recommend this shop!

I’ve taken my car here multiple times and they always do a fantastic job. Minh is honest, hardworking and trustworthy. They’re here to help unlike most shops that just want to take your money. Highly recommended.

This shop sucks beware not legit and gives me unreasonable service and prices for car repairs!!!

Tray and Minh are by far the best mechanics I have ever had, and even some of the best people I have had the pleasure to meet. They are honest and hard working. I highly recommend them!

The place is awesome! The owner is the best! Is he very fair with whatever he’s charged me for and Ive been going to his for a few years now! He wont rip you off cuz you are a female! Hes honest and always given me the best proce quotes for whatever Ive needed done. He gave my friend a quote she was happy with too for something, sorry I forgot what she needed. He has taken me on a Saturday without an appt even and a shop dull of cars and did I
was a brake job for me and was done in like an hour. Theres a bunch of little cool shops on Sherman Way u can walk around and shop at or look in while you are waiting for him or u can jut wait there and his wife will offwr you some hot tea too usually. My ex bf told me about him and he and his family always use him for most all their mechanic needs and are totally happy with him too. Best thing I got from ex bf was knowin about him lol. This mechamic is long overdue a review from me. At theoment sorry I cant think. of jis name but he’s Asian and the owner and has a few other guys wprking for him there and he’s been there a long time. His building is blue painted on the top. All theblue painted building is his. He even checks little things with no acting like you are taling up his time asking him too and many things he’s fixed cheap or free that were bugging me for awhile on my cars like that didny really effect the way my car ran just those little things you like put off forever that need to be fixed really and most of your make friends dont know how to fix or maybe too lazy to lol he’ll
and you will come to get your car when its done and he’ll show you like btw I fixed this little thing and this for you and show you and tell you what was wrong or how he fixed it and he wont do anything thats expensive without asking you first like. I love this mechanic and never had to go back to him for something that messed up after I left his shop.

Minh is the best! I have 4 cars between my wife and my two teens, and the cars are not aging gracefully. Minh has taken care of too many repairs to list. All I can say he is the most honest and reasonable mechanic I have ever dealt with. He is always looking for the most affordable way to take care of a problem and his labor rates are very fair. He will even give me a ride to/​from work in Warner Center. He recently waited for me about an hour after his closing to have a car towed in.

Professional #1 came highly recommended by the SO.
The Cayenne didn’t fire up on the first crank recently. Never stranded, but didn’t want to take the chance. Porsche dealer would have charged twice as much as I paid at The Professional #1 Auto Repair. Minh got me in and out of there in less than an hour on a busy Saturday.
For those that think I’m lame or lazy to change out my own battery, google Cayenne battery location.
I walked over to Henri’s café on Sherman Way while I my ride was getting worked on. Review coming on Henri’s soon.
Cayenne returned to me in great shape. No extra rattles, no extra screws, and the ride is firing up first time, every time.
Thank you Minh and Thuy!

I have been going to Minh since 1998. There is a reason for that. He is SUPER HONEST, he does EXCELLENT WORK and he will NOT OVERCHARGE you. I just had an issue with my Audi, I ran over something on the 5 and it broke open the engine compartment and put holes in the coolant hoses near Magic Mountain. AAA towed it to a nearby shop (FMC Automotive in Valencia) that wanted to charge me $ 964 for the work, some of which I had already done 3x myself at the scene like flush the coolant. FMC seriously tried to take advantage of me as a woman who they thought knows nothing about cars! I paid the $ 100 for the diagnostic and only had AAA classic so I bit the bullet and paid $ 220 to have it towed to Minh @ Professional #1 Auto Repair. He treated me like a Queen. He put it up on the lifter as soon as I got there, took a look, and gave me the worst cast scenario price of $ 400. Parts to replace pflange, hoses and labor. Now I am sure it doesn’t always work out this way, but he called me after doing the work as he usually does and said, I fixed the pflange, so it does’t need to be replaced. I got some new clips, replaced the hoses, filled the coolant, took it out on the freeway, and it’s fine, no leaks. Bill is $ 235.56! Minh said if I ever get stuck like that again, he’ll call the tow truck and it will only be $ 150, not $ 220.
Anyway bottom line, even getting stuck with a towing bill, I saved $ 408.44.
And this is typical of Minh, he does excellent honest work and will not rip you off. I have sent all my friends there for years and they send theirs there too. Their service is fast and if you need a lift home they will do that too. I am in Simi Valley and they drive me home. I will not go anywhere else if I can help it. If you need your car fixed, this IS the place and you won’t be dissapointed or ripped off. There is a story behind Minh’s business ethic, but you should ask about it from him, when he told it to me it brought a tear to my eye. It is why I have been coming to Mihn since 1998. I know he will always take good care of me and you too.

I recently began having issues with my AC and after many attempts to fix it with my father thinking it was a relay issue, it just wouldn’t take. Living in the valley with the start of Summer just around the corner, this is not a pretty situation. My parents have been going to Minh for car repairs since I was a kid. Now that I’m having car issues of my own, we went to someone my parents trusted.
Minh and Thuy are super awesome and helped replace my compressor! He even noticed one of my break lights was out and helped me replace that too. They are very friendly and very good at what they do.
If you’re looking to have your car repaired for any sort of issue, large or small, go here!

The Professional — Honest, Reliable, Reasonable
As a woman, I have been very wary of where I take my car for repairs. I have had the experience that these places sometimes see a woman, and say, «you can drive the car like that, but it’s not safe.» That is code for «you are about to be ripped off» most of the time.
For years I took my car to a place that I found and trusted, but the owner retired and the business turned into a garden supply place. I was sent to «The Professional» and to Minh by a recommendation, and it was one of the best recommendations I ever received.
Minh is honest and that is saying a lot when it comes to car repairs. He always does a great job. He even will take me to a Starbucks close by so I can hang out there, work on my computer, etc., while the work is being done on my car. I drive to Chatsworth even though I live in West Hollywood — because of Minh.
The absolute guarantee of how honest they are is that my AAA car battery was dead. I called AAA to replace it under warranty. They insisted it was my alternator, no matter how many times I told them it had to be the battery. I sent the guy away, and the next morning I called for another guy to tow me to Chatsworth. The second AAA guy agreed with the first guy. When I got to Minh, I said I need an alternator. Minh took the battery out, attached another battery to my car and the car started right up. He could have easily sold me an alternator, but he didn’t do that. I called AAA again, they sent out someone with new battery (under warranty), they hooked it up and I left. Minh didn’t even charge me a penny! He saved me hundreds.
I recommend Minh and the Professional without reservation.

Minh and Thuy (husband and wife) at this location for over 20 years. Very fast service, very friendly, will even give you a lift home and back if necessary. The prices are reasonable and there is no up-selling.I bring all 3 of my vehicles here and I know I am saving money instead of getting overcharged by the dealer. I love supporting the small family owned business in my neighborhood. Please come see for yourself, one thing for sure your car will get fixed and you will $AVE MONEY!

I’ve going to see Professional Auto repair now for about the last year or so. He diagnosed and fixed my clutch for an great price. He’s done tune-​ups and he helped solve a complicated problem on my husband’s chevy truck.
Now recently, I had to get more car smogged but the engine light was on so it wouldn’t pass. The engine light had been on for about 2 years and I was told by two previous mechanic it would cost over $ 1000 to fix. Minh quoted me just under $ 300 to fix it.
Unfortunately my engine light kept coming on. Some kind of gliche. But Minh worked with me for 6 weeks with him clearing the computer, me driving it enough for the computer to say OK and the engine light not coming back on.
He was dedicated to helping me. Such a nice man and his wife is there talking to all the customers and helping out anyway she can. Great people.

The Professional #1 Auto Repair owner, Minh is a wonderful person. I have had the honor of knowing him and his family for many years. I started going to Minh almost 20 years ago have not hesitated to recommend him to many family members and friends. He is honest, fair, friendly and does excellent work. From major to minor repairs he has worked on a half dozen cars for me over the years. Recently after receiving a $ 2400. quote for a repair from a suspossedly reputable car dealer in the valley. I went to Minh, who did what really needed to be done for $ 300.

Minh is always freindly and honest. Your car or truck will be fixed right the first time. Great prices and friendly staff.

I’ve been coming here for about 13 years. My brother and I used to buy cars, restore them and resell them so I’ve dealt with several mechanics over the years. Minh is the best. He’s repaired brakes, a radiator, hoses, pumps — all at a very reasonable price. I finally convinced my boyfriend to bring his Ford Focus in. He’d been given a quote by a dealer of over $ 1000 to fix a sensor and a motor mount. Minh fixed it for less than half. And he stands behind his work. When there was a leak after he replaced the radiator I brought my car in and his crew quickly resolved the problem. The most amazing thing about this place is how fast the turn around is. If you bring it in early you’ll usually have it that afternoon. I agree with the reviewer who commented on Minh’s memory — he does seem to remember everything he’s done.
Highly recommended!

We got our brakes replaced here and it cost $ 450; that’s a pretty good deal, considering that I was quoted nearly double at some other places.
I’ve never had anything major done at this place, but for generic things like brakes and smog check, I trust them to do it. Minh is very nice and reasonable, and the staff are friendly. They’ve been in business for 20 years, so it’s a testament to their service.
We were going to get our transmission fixed here, but they call in an outside guy for that, which I wasn’t comfortable with, so we took it to the Amco Transmission place down the road instead. Having said that, I’d definately come here again for general stuff, it’s cheap and cheerful and they do good work

Minh is the best, period.
My family and I have been coming here for over 18 years. Bring your car in, and he’ll fix it quick and cheap. I used to get quotes from the dealers for HUNDREDS of dollars of repairs, and Minh would give me something along the lines of less than $ 50 bucks. I freaking hate dealers, what’s up with that? I’d guess in the span of 18 years, he’s saved my family countless thousands of dollars with the 7 – 8 cars we’ve brought in for maintenance and repairs.
He’s pretty much a family friend of mine and I can’t recommend him highly enough. The only place to go to.

Our whole family has been going to Professional #1 Auto Repair for 20 years. The do great work on our American and Japanese cars, from the routine service maintenance to major service. Minh has a great memory and seems to remember everything he’s done for our cars. I’ve found his prices to be very fair and reasonable and I think he’s honest and reliable!