H & M Auto Repair

These guys have great prices, very honest. We have brought three of our cars here, every time the bill has been less than their quote. What else can I say they are fast and friendly and they have great prices.

I have been going here for over a year now since I moved to Simi. Hector has always been friendly and welcoming. He’s a good man and takes great care of your car. He’s honest about what needs to be fixed and what can wait. I feel confident when I drive away from their shop. I highly recommend them!

Honest auto mechanics are hard to find. Hector is honest and knows his craft. I’ve been in his shop a few times and he rather tell me the truth and not make a sale than make a sale and loose a customer. I will definitely come to Hector anytime my car needs servicing. Sorry Mike, I have not dealt with you but I’m sure that if you are partner with Hector then you must have many of his good qualities. Thanks a lot for keeping it honest.

Just took my car yesterday in the later part of the afternoon. Apparently my car was not starting because of the ignition coil. Anyhow, I picked it up this morning. I have to admit Hector was very professional and I was very happy with his service as I will continue to take my car him.

O.K.I’m familiar with some of the other firms listed on Unilocal for Simi (C&M Automotive, BJ’s, Bills, and Schneiders) with my having service done at ALL of them at least once or more. I’ve chosen to endorse this specific facility based on the following criteria: Diagnostics, Integrity, and Value.
As some of you know I do have some training in repair (Attended LA Trade Tech for 2−½ years) for motorcycle repair since I own a bike and didn’t want to be stuck somewhere without knowing how to do my own repairs. So unlike some consumers I do have some basis for knowing something about repairs. Recently while awaiting repair of my daughters seal on her car door one of the customers at that facility mentioned that they were referred to H&M (which they have been loyal customers for 12 years) and found out they lived in the San Fernando Valley. I asked why they drove all the way out here when there were probably MANY shops there that could take care of their car. They then recounted all the experiences they’ve had over the years as to why they went and that stuck in my mind.
That said, recently I had the opportunity to avail myself of both Hector and Marcel’s expertise on my two daughter’s vehicles. My youngest daughter’s recently had her driving test only to discover that the rear brake light was out at the test. We had to rush over to a repair facility as the type of tool to take the lens off I didn’t have. They (Hector) was good enough to stop what he was doing and replace the bulb on the spot AND refused payment. Can’t beat the value there as free is much better than any price I’ve ever paid for. That help allowed us to get back to the DMV and her to continue with the test– that alone would motivate anyone to give them a try again and we did. Her car had an intermittent failure to start. We took it over there and they diagnosed it to be at a minimum the fuel pump and possibly the ignition. They went ahead and repaired it and it was ½ the cost of the local dealer. My other daughter had her car (Toyota) oil change @ Midas and they came up with a laundry list of things that needed attention and one of them was the rear brakes. Seeing that she had those done by one of the mentioned repair facilities above (I’ll do a review of them shortly after they refund the brake job they’ve promised my daughter) and had that facility re-​check what Midas found. They stated that my daughter was probably driving around with the emergency brake on as for the reasoning of why one side of her rear brakes was excessively worn. I than took the Toyota to H&M for a second opinion and Marcel this time checked it out (free) and stated that if it was the emergency brake than BOTH brakes would be equally worn out and they were not– only one side. He also stated that he’s very familiar with the other shop and stated that he feels that they do very good work which to me shows the kind of professional integrity that this shop demonstrates. As a result we brought the Saturn back in for some additional work and again it was less than ½ the price of what the dealer would charge. Based on this facilities expertise, professionalism and value I whole hardily endorse them for the qualities of their diagnostics, integrity and value. I believe that when you compare them to the top shops around that they warrant consideration as one of the best facilities in town.

Hector and Marcel are wonderful! They have been working on all my cars for at least 10 years. I will continue to take my vehicles here and recommend it to friends. After I take my cars here I feel that they are safe and ready to operate. I’m so glad I found them!

Took my truck in for a misfire issue. Marcel check it out on the spot for me telling me exactly what needed to be fix. gave me a great deal, fixed it the 1^st time and i left happy. its really hard these days to fine a honest mechanic but i found one. i will refer everyone i know to them. thanks again!