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Recent Mechanic reviews in California

Very knowledgeable, high quality work at affordable pricing. He repaired all of my issues quickly.

Car battery replacement, door latching replacement, brake swith pad

$300

It was destiny that put us together… Lol however, Knowledge, experience, punctuality, patience, being cordial, and being a fellow Christian makes Ed what he is and a pleasure to work with … What else can I ask for …my experience with Ed was phenomenal!

I need brake pads replaced on my hydraulic brakes

$100

Very reliable and friendly. Knowledgeable. Gave great suggestions for task. Professional.

Adjust carburetor on 1959 ford

$25

He was very helpful.

Synthetic oil change

$150

Reliable and polite.

AUTO ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING

$300

Amazing work done! He helped me out with installing a backup camera along with a new radio. He gave me advice on how to maintain it and what to do/not to do. Helped me figured out how the system works and features that are included. Great conversation and advice and was very quick and helpful. Everything he did was amazing and I appreciate the support so much!!

I need help with replacing my current radio head unit.

$250

What's the average cost of a Mechanic in California

$100 - $223

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$100

median

$155

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$223

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Spark plug and ignition coil replacement

$150

Victorville CA 92394, USA

Apr 7th 2026

Check engine light blinking and obd2 reader indicates spark plugs.

Oil change all 3

$120

Inglewood CA 90305, USA

Apr 7th 2026

2014 harley davidson softail slim

Replace solenoid A and B, trans fluid, alignment, tune up w oil chg

$1,300

El Cajon CA 92019, USA

Apr 7th 2026

2007 honda accord l x 185,000 miles

Head Unit Installation Help

$60

Los Angeles CA 90066, USA

Apr 7th 2026

I've installed a new head unit in my Subaru Outback 2017, this one to be exact: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G343ZQM9/ref=cfb_at_prodpg but am struggling to: 1. get the stereo to work (the car is essentially mute) 2. connect the native rear camera to the module 3. (this is more minor) get the steering wheel controls to consistently work

Car needs fuel pump replacem,emnt

$200

Los Angeles CA 90019, USA

Apr 6th 2026

2003 Dodge dakots slt 4.7 fuel pump replacement

Replace customer's fuel pump?

$200

Burbank CA 91506, USA

Apr 6th 2026

I need fuel pump replaced on 1978 Ford F150 351M. I am currently unable to do it.

Spark plug and ignition coil

$500

Irvine CA 92612, USA

Apr 4th 2026

2018 vw atlas with the 2.0l 4 cylinder turbo. Was replacing my spark plugs, ignition coil from cylinder 1 ripped inside boot and cylinder 3 ignition coil was extremely worn(the reason why I was replacing it). I need one new ignition coil, I have the spark plugs in hand. Car is not operable so I can’t take it to a shop

Brake pad replacement

$450

Temecula CA 92591, USA

Apr 3rd 2026

Need my brake pads replaced on my 2018 Hyundai Elantra

Fuel pump needs to be replaced

$250

Los Angeles CA, USA

Apr 3rd 2026

2002 Toyota camery . I was driving on the freeway and car suddenly decreased in speed and as soon as i got off the freeway the engine shut off however the battery still works. Wants to start but doesn't and i dont hear fuel pump turning on when i turn the key over

Oil change and a part put on ive bought and diagnoses

$400

Ventura CA 93001, USA

Apr 3rd 2026

Won’t turn on after. Connection

Oil/fluid change, full inspection

$450

Menifee CA 92585, USA

Apr 2nd 2026

I Bought a used 2020 Harley Davidson Sportster and need a full inspection of bike, fluids, tires, etc. looking for someone who cannot only inspect/diagnose, change fluids, but repair if needed.

Install head unit in my rv

$100

Hemet CA 92545, USA

Apr 2nd 2026

Have a kenwood tape deck want swapped with kenwood dvd/navigation in my class a RV

Install downstream O2 sensor

$80

Long Beach CA 90802, USA

Apr 2nd 2026

Install the downstream O2 sensor on my 2003 Toyota Corolla. I already have the part. The sensor is preventing me from passing smog.

Head unit, 360 camera and instrument cluster install

$200

Winchester CA 92596, USA

Apr 2nd 2026

Installing head unit instrument cluster and 360 cameras to a 2013 Maserati gran turismo

Fuel pump/efi related electrical issue

$1,500

Fallbrook CA 92028, USA

Apr 1st 2026

2015 4runner sr5 2wd 4.0l v6 crank but no start. Likely due to chewed lines because of mice in relation to fuel pump and or relay. vehicle doesn’t have visible blown fuses at this time.

FUEL FILLER NECK, FILTER PUMP, AND, LINES REPLACED

$2,500

Long Beach CA 90806, USA

Apr 1st 2026

SOME PUT SUGAR IN MY GAS TANK. I WILL PAY WHATEVER TO HAVE IT FIXED WHEN I WAS PUTTTING GAS IN, IS WHEN I NOTICED IT GAS THE GAS CAME BACK OUT AND WOULDNT GO DOWN. I ONLY DROVE 2 MILE THEN NOTICED IT

I need my brake pad replace on my dodge charger scat pack

$100

Pacoima CA 91331, USA

Mar 31st 2026

Need my brake pads replace on dodge charger 2018

Need ignition coils & spark plugs replaced – 02 Camry (4-cyl)

$45

Burbank CA 91505, USA

Mar 30th 2026

My car has been having misfires and I already replaced one bad coil, but the others are still weak. The car shakes and struggles on the freeway, especially under load. I already have the parts, 3 ignition coils & spark plugs. Looking for someone with the tools to come out and install them, or I could possibly come to you. It’s a fast, simple job (coils are on top of engine, easy access).

Tire repair

$100

Los Angeles CA 90036, USA

Mar 29th 2026

Tire flat on side of road , keeps leaking air the tire is completely flat now... I'm looking for someone that might have a spare Nissan tire or can find me one for cheap and put it on