Ace Auto Center

Grace K

★☆☆☆☆

6 months ago

This was my first time here. The AC in my car was not as cold as it used to be (it still blew cool air, just not cold air) so I brought my car in to get a refrigerant recharge. The mechanic proceeds to remove the cap from the low-side pressure port and jam his ball point pen in which released a bunch of pressure from the system, not once, but twice. He then tells me the pressure in the system is low. He pulls my car into a bay to inspect it further and tells me the pressure is low because there is a leak in the system and that I need a new condenser + line and that he can't just add refrigerant. I declined the repair, he still charged me $20 dollars. On my drive home when I turned my AC on, it only blew hot air at me... could it be because he discharged a bunch of coolant when he stuck his pen into the valve? I left this place with my car in worse shape than when I arrived.

Stephanie Kim

★★★★★

9 months ago

Amazing shop! The owner is honest and truly cares. He found and fixed a problem the dealer couldn’t figure out. Super sharp and reliable—highly recommend!

Hendrick Lee

★★★★★

a year ago

We have been going to Andy now for the better part of 2+ decades (my wife's father has been coming to him long before I started to). Andy is as good as they come. The shop itself isn't glitz and glamour, but I am fine with that. When it comes to working on my car, I'm not about the marketing glitz (and you shouldn't be either). Andy also has a long time employee that has worked with him ever since I started going to Ace - that in itself should tell you something! Andy is as honest and fair as they come. He will tell everything to you straight, give you a holistic assessment, and then leave the decision up to you. There are never any surprises, and all costs are 100% upfront. Andy even performs smog checks and the pricing is great on those as well (without the need to find / print coupons or wait for specials). Ace Auto is a small shop and he works on a lot of cars, so I recommend making an appointment before you see Andy. If you don't, just be willing to bring your car back to be worked on. Also, I've seen Andy work on all types of cars, including Japanese, Korean, American, German, etc. Many years ago, when we owned a Mini Cooper, Andy is so honest, he told us to take the car somewhere else has he didn't have all the special equipment (which he does now). If you're still skeptical, just come for a competing quote and Andy's assessment. You will not be disappointed.