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B C Advance Auto Repair
308 N Harbor Blvd B, Santa Ana, CA 92703, United States
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B C Advance Auto Repair
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Lu
Review №1

Shame on ME for not writing a review sooner! I have been a customer for 8-9 years and I am so GRATEFUL to be one of their many regular happy customers. I started out seeing Anthony and now I mostly see Charlie and every time I come in for repairs he goes WAY above and beyond with the service he provides on every level. The many reviews speak for themselves so for anybody looking for a great mechanic look nowhere else, and when you come in for your first experience with them you will never need to look for another mechanic again, you will know that you are being well taken care of. Thank you BC Advance Auto Repair for all you do, you are a perfect example of how a business should be ran, the integrity of the company is off the charts!!!

Fe
Review №2

I have taken my truck for service and repairs to this shop a few times. Charlie is genuinely an honest person to do business with. He would give you a quote for the service needed and doesnt try to bump it-up afterwards. His team is efficient and professional.If anyone is looking for an old-school trusty shop, this is it!

Li
Review №3

If you want a good mechanic who is honest and fair this is a place to go. I was dealing with Toyota of Orange and they tried to upsell me $3,500 when all I needed was an oil change and when I left from Toyota of Orange they didnt put any oil in my car needless to say this is the only place I will be going to moving forward. Charlie and his staff are amazing

Ki
Review №4

I started using this shop 10 years ago. I had an older vehicle at the time with high mileage and it was always in need of something. I had a noise in the front end and was told by multiple other shops that I needed a new axle, new tire rod...I took it here and it was a loose caliper. I trust them and recommend them to everyone I know looking for excellent service and a good price.

to
Review №5

Anthony and his were team were awesome. Anthony is very professional and very honest. His prices are very fair. He fixed my air-conditioning on my 1999 Lexus GS300 and its works perfectly now. Anthony and his team were very quick and repaired everything for me. My engine idle was fixed and Anthonys knowledge of Japanese car repair is impressive. Thank you to Anthony and his staff. My car runs perfectly thanks to your shop. 👍

Ja
Review №6

My family and I have been coming to B&C for years. Charlie and his guys have become like family to us. He is one of the most honest and professional people I have ever met. They do great work for a fair price and are just good people. When you find a good Doctor and a good mechanic, you keep them for life! Charlie is a lifer! I don’t have enough space on here to tell you all the times he’s proven to be trustworthy, and I found him just like everyone else, I searched online.

Ri
Review №7

Charlie runs a clean shop. Very honest and fair on his cost of repairs... Quality work every single time! Hes never misguided us on anything hes told us on our 2000 CRV with 220k miles on it.

An
Review №8

They do amazingly quick work and very accommodating with price. Ive been here for 2 separate occasions and they never disappoint

Ol
Review №9

Really nice car repair shop in Santa Ana. I  repaired here my Honda Civic (changing low control arms) the price was $450 for two (labor + parts). I was waiting until my car was repair in nice waiting room with WiFi, coffee, water and TV. The staff is really friendly, mechanics are not talkative but still friendly.Staff here speak English, Spanish and Vietnamese.When I came the place was not busy (it was at 3pm).Here you can also make a smog check for $52. I want to thank them for the work and I definitely recommend this car repair shop in Santa Ana to my friends and other people who need to repair their cars.

Ne
Review №10

B C Advance Auto Repair has been my place to go for years now with my families vehicle repair needs. I introduced my nephew to Charlie today to have work done on his Mini Cooper and he is so happy to now have a honest auto repair shop to go to.

Si
Review №11

Been coming here for years. Always the most honest and reliable service. They are super friendly and so quick too!

De
Review №12

The service is first rate, and Charlie is a genuine pleasure to do business with, and Ive done a LOT of business with him with my old 2000 Ford contour that kicked the bucket, as well as my Grandmas gently used 2001 Ford Focus. Hes been great every time.

Sh
Review №13

Great work staff, friendly owners. Fast work.

Od
Review №14

If you need your car repaired, call BC Advanced Auto Repair. They will let you know the truth about your specific auto issue, no matter what is. Charles and his team will get your vehicle back repaired correctly and the best part is the service, and if they find something that needs attention they will let you know first. I recommend BC Advance Auto Repair, great price, best service. Straight forward, honest answer, when you need your vehicle repaired right, call BC Advanced Auto Repair.

En
Review №15

I have been using BC advanced auto since 2013. Chuck has helped me out several times with my Nissan Z & Toyota Tundra. We will be back soon. He is very honest, straight forward and has excellent prices. JJ

El
Review №16

I have been taking my Acura to this shop for many years. Charlie and his guys are professional, reliable and fair. Never disappoints!!! Thanks guys :)

Fr
Review №17

Owner Anthony is very honest and a straight shooter. Ive been taking my car here for years before he took over the shop. His level of service is second to none. His manager Charles is a great guy as well. They are very detailed on what is wrong with my car and informative on what is needed to fix it and how long it will take. They have a nice waiting room and the bath room is very clean. Car issues can be a headache but the guys at B & C will try to make it as painless as possible.

Me
Review №18

I took my car initially b/c the tube for the fluid to go through my transmission became loose. I googled auto repair shops close to where I live and B&C Auto repair came up right away. I read the reviews and I was comfortable to take my car there. When I first arrived I had the pleasure of meeting Khahn ( I might of not have spelled the name correctly). He was a real gentleman and helped me. I let him know my situation of my car. What I love is that he gave me options and not pressuring me on what I need to do (being a female not knowing about cars). I feel that he had compassion seeing just only me and my son. He let me know of the other issue I had with my car which I kind of already knew. What I loved about Khahn was that he shows me everything and gives details. He never pressured me and said it was a must I had to get it done. I mentioned to him what would be the price of repairing all my car needs and gave me a good price. I told him can we please get all this taken care of today. He was a a nice man and took care of my car. I was very pleased with the service at this auto repair. My care runs really well now.

Da
Review №19

Excellent service, Thanks Charlie 👌

Te
Review №20

This is the only place I go to for any service! I just had a A/c service 2 hours ago and I gotta say B&C auto is the best in town. Professional, honest, and on time with quality results at the best price, I reccomend you go here first! Thanks guys I will be returning here for years to come!😊

Ka
Review №21

5 star quality work and 5 star customer service. They are thorough and get the job done quickly and efficiently. And they provide good referrals- like when I needed simple body work done.

Ni
Review №22

I love the place. The mechanics are are honest and knowledgeable. Never do I go in there and feel like they try to nickel and dime me. The pricing is super reasonable. Shout out to Charlie and team!

El
Review №23

I’ve been bringing my cars here for a long time. Whether I get just an oil change or any other service they give a fair price. They are honest and do really good work. I recently brought in my car after awhile (because of the good work they do). I was helped right away and didn’t wait much for an oil change. Even wearing a mask (because of covid 19)Charlie remembered my name, that’s some excellent customer service!

Je
Review №24

These guys are skilled and trustworthy. Good prices and no long waits. Will definitely come back.

Ma
Review №25

I had to get a new alternator and a valve cover gasket. Got a great price and it was done quickly, friendly manager was a pleasure to talk too..highly recommended, ill be going back in the future.

mu
Review №26

Friendly environment and honest mechanics

Na
Review №27

Charlie and his crew at BC always take care of me and my cars. They are extremely knowledgeable and will always provide the best service!

Vi
Review №28

Great open lobby, secure location and parking lot.

Er
Review №29

Love this place! Great work, incredible service at amazing prices. I definitely recommend it.

Ca
Review №30

Always very nice and good service

BE
Review №31

Ask for Charlie he is super good. I recommend this place a lot they really take care of me price is fair thank you Charlie and team see you guys again.

Ca
Review №32

Working in OC after being in the LA area all my life. Need a mechanic close to work. Found Charlie and his team. These guys are great, fast, honest and great prices. These are the only mechanics you will need.

Pa
Review №33

This place is great I thought I needed to replace a starter or the ignition switch. BC AAR told me it was only the battery, I appreciate that Honesty.

He
Review №34

Charlie is great. He will breakdown, recommend priorities versus trying to make a quick buck off of ya. Very reasonable and good value for the service they provide. Hell let ya bring your own preferred oil, filter, etc. Bring your car in for smogs here as well.

Vi
Review №35

This auto repair shop is very good. They deliver honest and dependable service. In the last year, I have taken my car in several times for repairs. I highly recommend them.They care about their customers. They don’t try to nickel and dime you!

Je
Review №36

My car broke and I like driving it needed to b fixed so I went there and got it fix.!😂

Ca
Review №37

Fix my radiator hose that busted thank you guys

Hu
Review №38

The epitome of honesty. Have been taking my cars here for a few years now and have never been disappointed with operations, quality of work, customer service, etc. Highly recommended to anyone who needs regular service or repairs. If they feel confident in taking care of your car, itll be done at a fair price 100%. Charlie is a great mechanic and an even better person. Keep it up ^

Ke
Review №39

They serviced my car for a great price..great group or guys..

Pa
Review №40

Exelent service😉

St
Review №41

I went in on a Friday afternoon for several services. (Oil change, transmission flush, new front brakes, and a tire rotation).They did a great job on my car in a timely manner and customer service was friendly and professional.Great Shop!

Ro
Review №42

Good honest people.

Pa
Review №43

Charlie & team are always helpful and honest. Superb customer service! Would not get oil change anywhere else.

AH
Review №44

Great service and friendly staff

Bl
Review №45

These guys know their stuff!! So helpful!! They are our mechanics for life!

Au
Review №46

Fast service. Great price for an oil change - the cheapest I could find for full synthetic. Charlie will tell you what needs to be fixed, but doesnt try to upsell you. Will definitely be coming back.

Jo
Review №47

Love them. Super honest and hardworking. Knowledgeable and fix your car for a good price! Would recommend 10/10

ro
Review №48

I have been here three times to change oil, get new brakes, and new lights. Charlie has helped me each time and provides top notch customer service. He is transparent and upfront with what service you need, pricing, and letting you know when the service will be completed. I was given the option of OEM or after market parts and was talked through the cost-benefit of each. They definitely try to understand your needs and work with your pricing point.There is a nice waiting room that has AC, water, and a restroom.

Da
Review №49

Amazing guys, amazing owner (Anthony). If you need work done, check these guys out first. Quality, communication and great pricing.

Co
Review №50

If I could give more than five stars I would! I needed some repairs on my almost five-year-old Chevy Cruze. The price at the dealership was outrageous so after a careful google search I brought the car to Charlie at B and C Auto Repair. Charlie and his team did great, prompt work for half the price of the dealerships cost! The car was running great but a few days later my check engine light came back on. I took the car back to Charlie who discovered there was a leak in a line somewhere (which was completely unrelated to the repairs that had previously been done. When it rains it pours!) Charlie agreed to take a look at the car and also to store my car for three days as I was going out of town. When I came back, Charlie said they had made a quick fix on the leak and the car was good to go. When I asked how much I owed for the repair/storage, Charlie said nothing because it was such a quick fix! Since these repairs, the car has been running beautifully! About three months later I brought the car back to Charlie for a diagnostic on a totally unrelated concern. He took a quick look, including lifting the car and taking it for a test drive. The car was fine and didnt need a repair. When I asked how much I owed Charlie again said nothing because it was just a quick look. Its safe to say this place is all about great customer service! I travel all over the country for my job and often have to take my car to mechanics I dont know. Having taken my car to mechanics all over the country, solely on google reviews, I can honestly say Charlie and his team at B and C Auto Repair are the BEST and most honest team I have come across. Even though they are very busy, Charlie and his crew always make time to take care of you while completing thorough and prompt work! I can not recommend them enough!!

Am
Review №51

My audi S7 had a squeaking noise, and they helped me to switch the brake pads and successfully fix it. They are very nice and patient, they thinking about how to do the best for customers instead of taking money from us. They also have good price.

Se
Review №52

Very honest and considerate. They really helped me out and were beyond generous. Will definitely return in the future.

ha
Review №53

Great and honest people. Totally recommend this place.

Br
Review №54

Honest / Fair Pricing / Quality work. Have been taking my work truck to them for all maintenance for the last 2 years and nothing but quality work done on the truck. One of the few places I can send my wife by herself and she does not come home with a bunch of up charges (Toyota Dealership ;)).

We
Review №55

I love this place!!!! Anthony is the best and is always very helpful. i trust this guy 100% and i have never said that about any mechanic. they were recommend by a dealer and honestly been a faithful customer for about 4years. affordable and fast working place. theres one of his staff that is always making us crack up with his jokes. 👍👍

Tr
Review №56

Charlie is very fair. Listens to you, diagnoses vehicle and doesnt try to upcharge. Repairs vehicle in a timely manner. Totally trust this mechanic.

Br
Review №57

They mis diagnosed my vehicle and makes me think they want to over charge the customer....they wanted to charge $1000 for a rack and pinion leak when it really was a $60 hose that needed to be replaced. Whether they tried to take advantage of me or not, either way they didnt diagnose my car properly. I recommend you get your car fixed else where this is not the place.*RESPONSE TO OWNER*The estimate was $765 + tax that brings it up to $826. The mechanic also said an alignment would be needed and was estimated at $100 but given verbally, so the grand total would have been $934 with tax included (almost $1000 for a part that needed NO fixing). I added the picture of the receipt in the review to show its 100% BC advance auto repair shop and not another shop. In your reply, your pricing is off $100......Stop cheating people for their money0 out of 5 stars

Jo
Review №58

Charlie was a great service representative. The crew was quick, he was very honest, and it was much cheaper than expected. We are from out of town so it was a relief to be able to find somewhere so good.

Ch
Review №59

These guys are trustworthy and honest; plus they genuinely want to make you happy. I have been going here for years. They have always been fair with me and made me feel comfortable. Love these guys.

Ro
Review №60

Charlie and crew do an amazing Job! Its extremely hard to find a auto repair shop you can trust but Im so thankful I found B C Auto.

KE
Review №61

Honest and trustworthy. Always repaired correctly, on time and for the amount Im quoted.

Em
Review №62

The absolute best. Found them by accident about 4 years ago and I will never go anywhere else. Honest, industrious gentlemen. Cant say enough good things about them. Charlie, the manager, remembers all of his customers. Love these nice people; you wont regret bringing your car here.

De
Review №63

Amazing, very friendly and efficient! I was able to stop by during my lunch to get my punctured tire fixed without any hassle, delay or trouble.

Sa
Review №64

Anthony and his mechanics are professional, experienced and did a great job inspecting a vehicle I was thinking of buying.I would do business with them again!:)

Na
Review №65

Awesome shop. Charlie is great with the customers and always has reasonable prices.

Je
Review №66

The crew at BC Advance Auto have handled all my cars capably. Charlie has always been accurate and honest in his assessment of what fixes you will need, what you wont, and where to go if you have a problem that isnt in their wheelhouse. There have been a couple of times where my vehicular problems were unexpected, and I had avoided overspending due to poor diagnosis elsewhere.

An
Review №67

Honest and Reliable, very skilled mechanics. They are straight to the point and good at what they do. No BS here.

Ca
Review №68

Great services, friendly staff

Sn
Review №69

Ive had every repair on my vehicle done here. Great service, knowledgeable staff. And they will be 100% honest with you and not try to sell you something you dont need. Theyre the only repair shop I trust!

Br
Review №70

I recommend anyone who needs any advanced repairs on their vehicle to visit this shop; you wont be disappointed.

Ga
Review №71

They are very knowledgeable and honest. I am very satisfied with their services on my car. There were two big issues I had.I called to get a quote for generator replacement on my GX470. Another shop asked $800 for the work. Charlie quoted me $500 and I brought the car in. After an hour, Charlie called me that it was only a dead battery and would only be $145 for the fix. The car got towed the night before, and neither me nor the AAA guy was able to jump up the car. That’s why the other shop and I thought it was the generator.Another one was on my RAV4. There were two noises and I mentioned if it costed too much I may need to get a new car instead of fixing it. After diagnosis, the AC compressor clutch was bad and the front passenger side wheel bear failed too. The clutch does not come alone so the entire AC compressor has to be replaced. Charlie called me that it’s not worth to fix it. Even though today we replace the wheel bear and leave the AC compressor noise, maybe other bearings would fail too since the car is getting old and fading.They alway think about their clients first not how much money we can make. Only necessary fix would be performed.

Al
Review №72

Place is great. Highly recommended. Reasonable prices and they explain everything to you thoroughly. Very highly trusted.

Jo
Review №73

Had an AC line repaired here and it was done within two hours. Very good work and a great price. The employees were very kind. Making these guys my new mechanics!

An
Review №74

Great value and service but not the most professional.

Ca
Review №75

Trust Charlie to do a great job...I bring all my cars here for service. They are fair, knowledgeable, and deliver A1 service.

Pe
Review №76

This place is great, they always find out whats wrong with my car and give me a decent price.

M
Review №77

Took in a neglected pickup for repair; within 3 hours Anthony and Khang identified the problem, and 2 hours later it was fixed and ready to go. I knew it was going to be a costly repair when he said fuel pump because the pump is inside the gas tank, but the repair cost was very reasonable. They even showed us what happened to our fuel pump after 10 months of neglect.Courteous, fast, affordable service. Definitely one of the best in the area.

Ol
Review №78

Cheap and nice people. Hey! Charlie is cool! (Not the Everybody Hates Chris kinda cool)

je
Review №79

Have. Been here twice,excel like costumer services the prices are not that bad...they are efficient and quick...I trust this business I will definitely continue to be a costumer of theirs

Mi
Review №80

Best repair shop in the OC!Ive never found a better repair facility than BC Advance Auto. We have been coming here 3 years. Anthony and Chuck are #1 !

Pe
Review №81

Honest, knowledgeable, great prices and first-rate work. Cannot recommend BC Auto highly enough!

Ir
Review №82

Charlies a great guy always takes care of my Dodge ram

Jo
Review №83

Good service

Ma
Review №84

Came for the first time to get my brakes done,awesome fast service and friendly staff.Very reasonable prices.Thanx Chuck!

Ge
Review №85

Great and fast service. Also very reasonable prices.

An
Review №86

Inexcusable, Drunkard-like behavior! I trusted this shop before and think that their manager, Anthony is a man of integrity. However, one of his mechanics, I believe his name is Chuck, displayed the worst, most unprofessional, downright verbally ABUSIVE behavior. He looked like he was DRUNK as he was belligerantly attacking this customer with such nasty words and behavior. They lost a customer.

Ty
Review №87

My wife took her car here diagnosed the problem and fixed it honestly. Such an amazing quality to have in this industry HONESTY.

An
Review №88

Been coming here for years. Great guys, even better mechanics.

Pa
Review №89

Always good for any service. Charlie and his team are 100

Do
Review №90

You will not find a shop that does high quality work with better prices than this. these guys are the best

Ga
Review №91

Ok

An
Review №92

Knows their cars and repairs. Friendly and honest.

Tr
Review №93

Awesome price, honest and great service

Fa
Review №94

Ive been a customer for 5 years. When I had my old car, and now with my 2018 Mazda

El
Review №95

The best place to take your car :)

ja
Review №96

Do great work, reasonable prices, honest and friendly.

La
Review №97

Best repair shop in OC

Ch
Review №98

Honest very knowledgeable...

Is
Review №99

Went for my annual vehicle inspection for Lyft. I was in and out right away.

Ki
Review №100

Theyre so friendly and honest!

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  • Address:308 N Harbor Blvd B, Santa Ana, CA 92703, United States
  • Site:https://b-c-advance-auto-repair.business.site/
  • Phone:+1 714-554-8290
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:8AM–4PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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