T & D Auto Center

I had a timing chain issue with my Land Rover, and they were able to replace it and some other parts like the water pump, serpentine belt, etc for a very reasonable price. Plus it only took them 2 days which was amazing. Other shops were quoting me 2-4x compared to here and some even wanted a whole engine replacement. These guys were honest and trustworthy.

May 16, 2024 · Ryan Benson

Tam & Dang are some of the best & honest mechanics out there. I’m glad I found these guys. I found them originally as the only distributor of the high end oil the French make called Motul (8100 X-cess) & the much preferred German made Mann Filters (oil & air). If you own & have done some work on German cars this is one of the 2 oils to change into these vehicles. The American oils flat out suck. The other would be the German preferred liquimoly. Aside from them selling high end parts they do quality work. These 2 guys have a knack for telling you what exactly is going on with your car. I drive a 2008 Audi A4 Avant daily which I pamper with high end goodies most times due to the nature of their reliability & my fun driving mode (I know but I love this car bc I’m a wagon kind of guy). They also take care of my gf’s 2012 Jetta GLI that she pampers as well due to being in the same German car make family (VW). I have had these guys do over the course of 2-3 years: - Extensive engine carbon cleaning (natural build up from direct injection engines due to gasoline quality). - Oil & oil filter changes - Timing belt, thermostat & water pump change (huge job that was thankfully done correctly by these guys & at much less time then I would have completed). This work should be done b/w 90k-100k on German cars. - evap sensor system (part of gas emissions system) - valve cover & gaskets - coolant tank & major hoses These guys always do a great job & within great timing. I never pressure them to get the car back to allow them to do the work they need to do. Don’t expect the dealer treatment in terms of topping off fluids, checking tire pressure & such bc they are a small shop that does the work needed with great care but extras cost $$ & dealers have that overhead. They are a bit tough to understand due to their heavy Vietnamese accent but they are great guys. You can come in & say Xin chao (pronounced zin chow) It means hello in Vietnamese. You can also say cam on (pronounced cam un) it means thank you! Be patient with these guys because they are a small shop & don’t do the normal things dealers do. They also don’t rip people off! Absolute best mechanic on the west side of LA for price & quality!

Aug 15, 2024 · Josh Machado

Tam and Dang have been our families mechanics for over 10 years now and they've easily save us easily tens of thousands of dollars. Probably enough to buy a new Mercedes Benz. Very accurate diagnosis every time and they guarantee their work which is always a piece of mind when major repairs are necessary. If you ever need a second opinion or a fair market price for quality work I highly suggest rolling in.

Apr 25, 2023 · Christian Navarro

Took my car in as the horn kept intermittently going off. They did some troubleshooting and had it back to me by end of day. They were honest and upfront on potential causes. Unfortunately it started going off again about a day or two later. I brought it back and they assessed again without question. Had it back to me by end of day and so far (over a month later) the car is driving like a dream. I really appreciate the staff being so attentive and continuing to troubleshoot even when the issue persisted. In the end they solved the issue and provided quality work at no extra charge. They always seem busy but they take care of you in the moment, are fast, and in my opinion, reliable. I would go back to them again should I need service done to my car.

Jun 15, 2022 · Andrew Bernardin

I took my car here before work as soon as they opened because I got a warning light the day before. I told them thought I had an oil leak or brake problem or something else serious. After they looked at it they explained I only needed an oil change and told me options for more expensive things I may need to fix down the line. They were done with the oil change and tune up by lunch time. I really appreciate how they explained things to me and didn't try to add on problems or overcharge me. I will definitely be back!

Jun 18, 2022 · Trish Chaplan