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First Call Auto Repair and Smog in Foothill Ranch

4.3 (48) 19222 Alton Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, United States

Categories

Auto repair shop
Brake shop
Oil change service
Smog inspection station
Tire shop
Transmission shop
Wheel alignment service

Location on the map

Foothill Ranch, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 949-587-9689
Site: http://autorepairandsmog.com/

Opening hours

Monday:7:30 AM–7 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM–7 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM–7 PM
Friday:7:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday:7:30 AM–7 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.3

48 Reviews for First Call Auto Repair and Smog 2024:

Review №1

2024-02-29 08:55:04

I went to the store early in the morning, and the computer found a fault. Sam said it could be repaired today. Then when I came back in the evening, Sam told me that it would be repaired and it would cost $1,600. Of course I wont agree. I paid them $200. Then when I drove home, I obviously found that my car was damaged,The red pointer on the left could not be zeroed, and the throttle was weak.broke my key! This is a store without professional ethics, this is a shop with backward technology, this is a store without faith!! Wish God redeem them

Review №2

2024-05-10 01:24:37

Sam helped me out in a pinch! Patched my tired in under 20min when no one else was willing to take me in last minute. He was so kind and made me laugh after a long day . Definitely recommend Sam - he is sweet, willing to help and came to the rescue!

Review №3

2023-12-27 20:20:56

Went back again for an electrical issue and the team got it done. And a set of new tires the car rides great. This place is amazing. I pulled up and spoke with the owner about a flat tire. He saw the nail was in an easy to repair spot. He dropped everything and got it repaired put back on in light speed. Great pricing and great service, I will be back here again.

Review №4

2023-07-09 17:26:16

These guys are amazing! My brake hose broke after driving from Montana to California at 6pm, the night before I HAD to head back to Montana for work. They didnt have the part in stock, so they actually drove out to Garden Grove to look for the part at 7 oclock at night. When no body had the part, John took the brake hose off HIS car and put it on my car! He truly went way above and way beyond to help me get back to Montana safely and on time for work. Super nice people!

Review №5

2023-06-08 08:26:56

Jessica, the service manager and technician, is on point, and communicates with customers throughout the repair process until completion. Sam, the owner and master mechanic, is very skilled and, along with the crew, can perform any repair from welding to diagnostics, smogs, gas or diesel engines, domestic and foreign, restoration, towing, and tires. Your one stop auto anything shop. Friendly, Fair prices, and quality service, with the latest innovative shop management technology and practices.

Review №6

2024-02-09 22:04:30

Dont go to this mechanic shop. The owner is a crook. He will definitely still from you

Review №7

2022-08-31 21:03:03

The owner fixed my brakes. He charged me 200$ and my brakes are making horrible grinding noises and screeching when I brake. I had to bring him my car multiple times in a period of a month because he kept letting it sit there for hours without working on it and when i came back 6+ hours later he would tell me to bring it back next week with whatever excuse he had. One time he had my car from 12pm-9:30pm and did not do any work on it. He said he had to order some new brakes because the ones he originally put were not the right ones. I brought it for the 4th time, he promised it would be done in 2 hours but he took 4 and thats cause i showed up and asked for my car, otherwise it wouldve been longer. And guess what?! Brakes sound terrible still! There is no point in going back and wasting time and gas anymore when he is clearly not gonna fix them right, i guess im stuck with my brakes sounding horrible. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Review №8

2021-08-28 17:55:12

Sam & Sergio took great care of me. Sam won me over a week ago when I needed air in my tires and the Cheveon air pump was letting more air out of my tires than putting in. I tipped him generously, and he asked if I needed an oil change. I asked what if I brought in my own Motul oil, he said he would take care of me. I just went in Sat morning, Sergio changed my oil & rotated my tires. They are fair & honest. Definitely going back in the future.

Review №9

2019-02-13 20:14:17

1st Call Auto is GREAT! Sam is the BEST! He takes care of the routine maintenance, oil changes, and any fix for my BMW 535I. Hes very knowledgeable, friendly, and doesnt try to take advantage at all! He genuinely likes to help people. Hes gotten the job done effectively and efficiently every time. Hes come to our rescue even when we were stranded on the road. I refuse to go anywhere else! Sam is the guy u want to see! Very trustworthy! Thanks for all your help Sam! We appreciate you. Keep up the great work! :)

Review №10

2024-05-15 17:07:32

Very friendly! Everything was done very fast. Thank you!

Review №11

2022-06-19 23:09:53

Sam is a very nice guy. It’s scary trying a new mechanic. He has given me quick, and very good priced service multiple times, last minute. Happy to have found this place. Thank you.

Review №12

2020-07-04 15:15:34

This place was a life saver! My car broke down off of the 241 at 7:00pm on a Friday night. Sam and his shop were open and got me all fixed up at an excellent price. Don’t know what I would have done if they weren’t open. Sam was super great to work with as well. I will be driving out of my way from now on to go to his shop and I would recommend them to anyone

Review №13

2019-08-14 17:52:55

My car had some issues late one afternoon. I pulled into First Call Auto Service and was immediately helped. Not only were they helpful but they diagnosed and fixed my car within hours. Their rates were so reasonable I couldnt believe my final bill was so low. So thankful that they were able to get me back on the road the same day. New to the area and didnt have a mechanic....I do now.

Review №14

2019-07-21 15:01:35

Sam really helped me out with my car. I came in for an AC service and inspection, which he did in under 2 hours. Throughout the process he discovered another issue with the car, that he suggested that I let him take a look at. Turns out there was an issue with my throttle, which he stayed 2 hours past closing time to finish because he knew I was leaving on a trip in a couple days. The next day, the AC started acting up again, so I called and he said to bring it in, it was already late in the day, but first thing in the morning the next day, he called and said the problem was fixed. He did not charge me for the second AC issue, and the price for the whole experience was very fair. Highly recommend taking your car here for your mechanical needs. Friendly, good prices, and solid service.

Review №15

2017-09-28 18:39:30

I recently had my car serviced by First Call Auto Service and I do not even know where to start... the customer service was on point and the technician who serviced my car was very knowledgeable. They gave me an estimate on the spot, no hidden fees. They are a very honest and they are not only take care of my car but they took care of me. Thanks for everything you guys did!!! I will definitely be using you again and will be sending my friends and family.

Review №16

2019-11-27 20:21:37

Independent auto repair shop owned by sam. Sam has lots of experience in the automotive industry. Gave him a simple job to replace tires on some rims. Unfortunately the tires did not seat onto the rim fully because of the extra strength design of the tires. Sam advised to let them sit out in the sun to let the rubber expand from the heat and seat fully onto the rim. Put them in the sun for a few minutes and they poped right into place. If I would of have given This job to another shop they would have blamed it on bad tires or rims. Sam knows what hes doing and has experienced to back it up

Review №17

2019-01-01 16:35:54

Lifesavers! Sam and his super nice team have come to the rescue for me more than once with what i thought were disasters, promptly and professionally, Quickly put me at ease, repaired issues with my car that turned out minor, at a VERY fair price even quicker than I expected (even on CHRISTMAS EVE!!!) I am so happy to finally have a mechanic local that I trust.Thank you Sam!

Review №18

2018-09-12 08:51:23

This place is unbelievable awful! The most rude and disrespectful staff that you will ever meet. I had received suspension work at first call Auto Service. Took them over two weeks to fix. Once they finally fix my truck. I started to drive it, as I was driving I had brakes failed on me. I also had a full strut come out of its position. And also had a tire completely come off as I was driving. As I went to First Call Auto Service to talk about a refund. They cussed me out they violently rudely spoke to me. They threaten me. Ended up having call the police, I will not ever trust first call Auto Service ever!

Review №19

2020-06-19 15:35:30

They have had my vehicle for a year now and will not complete my repairs. I am a single Mom and have now spent over twice what the repairs were quoted. I have been given a couple of loaner vehicles, the first with the fender zip-tied on and the and the registration was expired by three months. The second I think was another customers vehicle, which was traded out for a rental for two weeks, then that was returned and I was given his business partners truck, which is no longer running, the registration is expired and its sitting at my home and I they wont come pick it up nor return my vehicle! Never go to this automotive shop, they are crooked to say the least!!!

Review №20

2019-09-21 22:38:44

Went to the nearby Walmart to replace punctured tires using the road hazard warranty that I bought. Walmart claimed the lug nuts were too tight to get off, so they would not help me.Went to First Auto for help and they took care of me IMMEDIATELY. They said all lug nuts were fine and Walmart was full of bs. No lug nuts were seized. They didnt have the tires in stock that I needed for replacement, so I had to drive back to Walmart to resume work on the car.First auto staff were so helpful, courteous, AND they spotted another tired that was starting to fail. They pointed it out to me so I was able to get Walmart to take care of both tires.Very helpful mechanics here that got me in and out quickly. Very good prices where they charged very little to help me out.

Review №21

2022-07-08 19:11:55

They were too kindQuick servicea good pricea good skillI will visit againThank you, Sam and Jessica

Review №22

2019-01-24 00:04:51

You would get better results and treatment from an illegal chop shop. Since June of 2018 Sam has either had our car or its been waiting to go back to him, because he billed us for a NEW transmission but insisted on running a bunch of scams to save a buck. He repeatedly installed broken, failing or CRACKED transmissions into our car until his guy could get another one. At one point he sent us off with NO ENGINE MOUNTS installed. Our attorney has been trying to contact him for WEEKS to either put a new transmission in or cover the cost of a having it done by a REAL mechanic, but he wont let anyone answer the business line for any call outside of 949.8 MONTHS FOR A TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR!!!! All for what, so he could make an extra couple hundred bucks billing us for a new part, but getting it from a junkyard.May God have mercy on your soul if you take your car here.

Review №23

2019-04-30 10:05:52

Sam is the most reliable mechanic I have ever seen. If you do not know a lot things about cars (like me) and need a reliable mechanic this is the place. I am so grateful to him.

Review №24

2019-07-28 17:20:22

They took me in immediately after my car shut down. They stayed two hours over open store hours to make sure I was good to go and everything was fixed. Reasonable pricing too. Highly recommended.

Review №25

2017-09-24 06:09:22

Sam is very professional. He explained to me in details my car broken part. Price is reasonable. He also offered me drop off and pick up free service.

Review №26

2021-04-21 16:36:43

Had to come in last minute before they closed to get a tire patch. Sam was super kind and was able to help out for a great price. Would highly recommend.

Review №27

2021-08-11 02:11:18

Took my car in for a quick diagnostic. Sam was professional and patient, took the time to answer all of my questions. Easy, honest and professional. I will be taking my cars back here!

Review №28

2022-08-23 04:38:29

This place is amazing! Helped me even though they just closed with a nail in my tire and got home safe. Sam was super nice thank you guys!

Review №29

2018-09-27 21:45:43

Went in with a nail in my tire and Sam and Austin immediately took a look and fixed it while explaining the process. They were both very professional, attentive, and personable.

Review №30

2018-06-27 20:44:19

Awesome fast service!! Went there for a fast tire repair and got out in literally 5 minutes!! Great price as well!! Thanks sam!! Sam has fantastic attitude and very knowledgeable.

Review №31

2022-05-01 02:41:30

This place has been absolutely awesome for my Nissan SUV and my husbands BMW. Sam is a wonderful man. I HIGHLY recommend this place!!

Review №32

2021-11-23 16:23:03

Sam is an awesome person. Took care of my smog check in no time and had me on my way. Great place would definitely recommend

Review №33

2019-07-14 19:22:11

Sam is fantastic! Very accommodating and experienced. He can fix anything on any car. Prices are very competitive, the best in the area.

Review №34

2017-08-19 15:49:03

Very rude. Called to get pricing for a simple oil change, but unfortunately they lack communication and customer service skills. Whoever answered the phone hung up on me twice intentionally. No worries. Will not ever see any of my money. Your loss!!

Review №35

2021-03-21 05:10:35

Poor parking, no one was wearing masks. Have to walk through a gauntlet of haphazardly parked cars and unmasked mechanics to get to the office. I guess it was fast to get my smog check.I guess add to that owner insulting me and calling me a liar. See attached photo.

Review №36

2021-05-25 02:16:43

Sam, Sergio and team did a fantastic job and even removed a rat nest from my fuel tank. Get someone to pick up the phone though!

Review №37

2017-07-20 00:38:38

This has been the most quick reliable honest and reasonable price mechanic I have ever been to! I would definitely recommend you come here !

Review №38

2023-01-04 20:09:35

I wanted to schedule an appointment but they dont have a listed phone number and their website was down

Review №39

2020-05-23 22:35:44

My wife and I chose this place and we are very very happy. We r going to this place from now on. Thank u Sam very much. Timothy c.

Review №40

2022-02-11 05:25:19

Excellent Service, Honest & Affordable!! The owner is hard working and kind he really cares about his customers.

Review №41

2020-02-27 21:16:52

The owner, Sam, was very helpful when I needed some quick emergency service on a road trip

Review №42

2018-04-11 22:34:13

Prices are fare service is fast people friendly ill come again for my oil change.

Review №43

2019-08-13 16:59:36

Good honest mechanics, affordable pricing and conviniently located in my neighborhood.

Review №44

2021-05-23 23:46:12

Good shop, the owner is friendly and knows his stuff.

Review №45

2022-10-23 19:57:04

The best service!!! Amazing and helpful technicians!

Review №46

2020-02-21 07:08:01

Great mechanic friendly and fair

Review №47

2022-05-07 19:01:27

Excellent customer service

Review №48

2020-10-10 05:38:51

Loved the service i got