Econo Lube N’ Tune & Brakes

Wanted to give an update as to what happened with the Tune-​up/​oil/​smog that costs almost $ 250 on 3÷25÷16. No one from this establishment has contacted me since my last post. This account is unbiased and non-​speculative.
In regard to my car stalling during the smog check, Julio guessed as to what could be wrong and did not offer services. Before, he bragged about negotiating a package before but this time he didn’t even offer to take a look as to what the problem could be. Funny because the signage says they are a full-​service operation but did not jump on the chance to make more money legitimately.
What he guessed was the alarm (?) or the muffler but it was the alternator. I took it to Pep Boys down the street two weeks prior and got a warning about the alternator in writing. Since the car was still running, I took my time getting around to this.
However, I cannot recommend this place to anyone, especially if you fall under a demographic that appears to not know about cars.

cheap and very happy with the service.

I’ve been bringing my vehicles here for several years now. I’ve always been treated fairly by Julio and this Econo Lube N’ Tune. I primarily come here for oil changes on my Ford f-​150, PT Cruiser and my wife’s Subaru Outback, but have had major repair work done here, too. I needed the timing belt and water pump replaced on my PT Cruiser and after checking a couple of other shops, Econo did the job last month and saved me a couple of hundred dollars. Yes, Julio will tell you things that your vehicle needs, (What mechanic doesn’t? Their job is to SERVICE your car), but he leaves it up to you. In my dealings with him, he has been pretty straightforward about what the real needs are and the costs involved. He has also steered me away from costly parts that could be unnecessary. Nobody’s perfect. Neither is any business, but this shop has earned my business and I am a regular customer.

I have been going to Econo Lube for years. I have a Toyota Prius and Julio is always professional and is very knowledgeable about cars. He always provides good suggestions and is very helpful. I highly recommend them.

A few years back I was referred here and now I never look back. They are fast friendly and easy. They always let me know if there is something I should look into about my car, but never pushy about it. Since I only go here for my car services they always remind me when my next maintenances are up for my car. I can’t express how amazing this place is! Thanks Julio for having such a great shop!

I love this place! Julio just saved me again! My father is in the hospital I am rushing to get there and my tire pressure light is on, my first thought is Julio can fix this. I called he said he will look at it right away! On my way to my pops! Thank you so much Eccono/​JULIO!!!

Best service ever! Julio and the crew are great! I bring my car here for all service needs and i recommend all my friends and family here!

Fast friendly service, almost half price of what Jiffy Lube charged, highly recommended great staff, BTW did I mention fast

Excellent service! !! I got a smog test for my 2009 Mercedes. Quick and efficient. Great Job!!! Thanks Julio!!!

Been coming here for 3 years now, mostly oil changes but the occasional radiator/​transmission flushes and brake work.
Julio is never pushy and just tells you what your car might need and leaves it up to you to decide. He’s one of the main reasons I have a level of trust that I seldom do with other auto shops (and contractors). maybe I’m just a little paranoid, but it’s one of the main reasons I keep coming back here.
My car has 180k miles and counting, thank you Econo Lube!

Julio is excellent great customer service very friendly and super informative. Oil change doesn’t take that long, we’ve been bringing my wife’s Honda Civic for a while now and we love this place way better than actually taking it to the honda service department! So I highly recommend this place if you need a fast but great oil change and it’s worth the price!

Got an oil change! Julio helped me! Very friendly and helpful. I’ll be coming back again!!!

If I could give it a zero I would. They stole the change out of my car door for parking, low down number one move. Then I asked about my ac, it worked when I got there, after declining the ac repair, when I got back in my car the air didn’t work at all. They broke my ac to make me come back, yeah right. My neighbor warned me and I didn’t listen. Be warned Do Not go to them!!!

I’ve been coming here for close to 10 years. Julio, Paul, and the rest of the crew has always been upfront and friendly! They keep my 2 Toyota vehicles in top shape. 1996 Corolla and 2001 4 runner still runs like new!

Super friendly and honest team. Went in for an oil change at 8 AM on a Thursday morning with no wait.
Workers didn’t try to upsell me anything but told me a could problems with the car, to which I was already aware. I respectfully declined any additional services and paid $ 23.00.
Thanks guys!

I’ve been coming here for four years now!!! Julio is the best! He’s honest, helpful, and always remembers you! I moved from across the country and went to a few other places before this and they were horrible! Rude, over priced and tried to tell me thing were wrong with my car when I knew they weren’t because I know a thing or two about cars! So when I found Julio at Lube N Tune it was the perfect match for me and my husband! Julio will tell you what may need service in the future but not necessary to fix right then and there… If something IS wrong with the car and it expensive he tries to figure out the best way to get you back on the road! Love this place! Will continue to go there until I move out of state or if Julio leaves!!!

I have been coming to this spot for over 5 years for my oil changes, and I’ve NEVER been disappointed. Julio IS THE BEST!
They’re extremely honest, won’t push you into getting things done to your car.
Today, I got my transmission fluid changed — $ 89, and a new air filter $ 19. I noticed my tires were low, so I asked them to add air since I was there. When I got back from lunch to pick up my car, Julio said there was a nail in my right back tire and he fixed it for me — for free! GREAT SERVICE!
I totally recommend this place to anyone that needs an oil change, smog, new filters, transmission fluid, tire rotation, etc. They’re great guys.

This is the best and most HONEST Mechanic in town…
I started coming here 10 years ago and have always trusted Julio with every vehicle I have ever owned. He does great work, he tells you the truth and tells you exactly what you need. Great prices on their parts and labor.
If you have never found a reliable honest mechanic then try Julio. Friendly staff and very personable. My grandfather use to take care of all of my cars before he passed away and now I have made econo lube my home away from home for my auto services because they are very honest and do great work.

Hey, over here, look at me, looks like you’re trying to defend yourself from all the negative comments here. It must truly suck for you to no be able to hack a customer and only worry that they don’t have several friends they’ll tell about you, or sue you for an engine you destroyed by doing something as simple as an oil change. You can run and hide and chuck and jive but Unilocal will getcha good or bad.
So how about it. Defend the comments you made to me. Don’t remember? Let me remind you. «I said I could but didn’t say I would». Maybe you don’t remember my face. You must be thinking I’ve said that to so many people.
How do you live with yourself? Why not use a gun for armed robbery instead? It’ll probably pay better. It’s the same thing. Stealing is stealing.
So, what do you have to say for yourself? What’s your defense?
So let’s break this down step by step. I ask if you can do an oil change without messing with the other fluids, you say yes, then bring me samples of every fluid in my car, so I ask I thought you said you could… Your response, «I said I could but didn’t say I would». Of course any sane person would not be happy with this response. Someone without a hold on their sanity my put their fist in your face. God help you if you make that comment to crazy person or a gang banger carrying a gun.
Lucky for you I’m not a pistol toting nut. I notice you made no effort to defend your comments. I can only guess this means you consider this to be your normal business practice and or you just don’t care.
Successful businesses are built on repeat customers who refer other repeat customers. You can continue to count on people to unwittingly roll in to have you run your con on them and never return. Good luck with that.
For consumers considering using one of these quickie oil change places. I know a guy who works for an automotive dealership who tells me they get a minimum of 3 per month warranty engine replacements due to one of these places either leaving the drain plug loose or cross threaded, loose oil filter fell off, forgot to put oil in.

Came here off the recommendation of a fellow Prius driver. It was my first «oil change/​service» not going to the dealership so I was a little hesitant.
Fellow Prius driver said their oil change is usually @ $ 25 or so. Awesome I thought! I thought being the operative here.
I pull up, pop the hood and he comes back with a pricing of $ 70!!! Eek gads! I told him my friend brings their Prius here and it’s only @ X much. He said its bc I have a newer model and the oil filter is more integrated than older models. SOL for me I guess.
So I continued with the service bc I needed it. As I was waiting I called the Toyota dealership for shits and giggles for pricing and an oil change there would have cost me the same. Though they also said that with my mileage I was in need of «major service» (I think a better term needs to be used bc I’m not falling for that) and that includes an oil change and extra stuff for $ 250 ish. I was going to ask the price of what Econo would charge but my car was ready and time to pay. Then then the shit storm happened…
So I was quoted $ 70 and $ 70 what was written on the invoice where I signed the soul of my Prius off to Econo Lube. So why that when I go to pay I was told $ 110? I was then told the price was $ 90 for the oil change. NEGATIVE! I told him I was quoted $ 70 and he asked the guy and he then said that yes he quoted me $ 70. Apparently he told me the wrong price. The guy DID do the right thing and gave it to me for $ 70. What I did NOT like was his remarks of.
«are you happy bc I gave it to you for way less» Ummm that’s what you quoted me so you better have given it to me for that price.
«as long as the boss doesn’t see I was able to give you the cheaper price» Ummm I don’t give an F if your boss was standing behind you. I wouldn’t have paid anything more than the price I was quoted and that was written down on the service slip.
Also he could not get the «maintenance required» signal to go away. His reply to that, «your car is too smart».
Since I can get my car serviced at the dealership for the same arm and a leg price I won’t be coming back here.