Purrfect Auto in Arcadia

400 S Baldwin Ave #102, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States

★★★★☆
(136 reviews)
Specialties: Car repair and maintenance service Brake shop Oil change service Smog inspection station Tire shop Wheel alignment service

About

Discount Quality Auto Repair in Arcadia CA-We believe in delivering excellent auto service while saving customers $200-$500 over going to their local dealer w/over 20 years of experience our mechanics put your needs 1st.

Website
purrfectauto71arcadia.com
Address
400 S Baldwin Ave #102, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States
Plus Code
4XP2+FJ Arcadia, California, USA
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Business Hours

Monday
9 am–7 pm
Tuesday
9 am–7 pm
Wednesday
9 am–7 pm
Thursday
9 am–7 pm
Friday
9 am–7 pm
Saturday
9 am–7 pm
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Oil change

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Reviews

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★★★★☆
136 reviews

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★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Had to get a last minute smog check done for registration renewal. Called in to see if these guys could do it - someone immediately answered - they were polite, clear and professional on the phone and very transparent about pricing, availability of scheduling. Upon arrival, I was checked in and told 45 minutes, but then actually finished in 19. Pricing was as we discussed with no surprises, Sergio was super professional and polite. Would definitely feel comfortable to go back to these guys for other auto work sometime.

★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Very reasonable and staff was very friendly. I will definitely will be taking my car to them from here on out

★★★★★
January 15, 2024

Sergio has seen our cars a dozen times since we found him a couple of years ago. Very thorough, reliable, swift, and reasonably priced services. He also takes the time to educate me on the work he did or is about to do, and will show me under the car when needed. He's become our go-to car mechanics since we found him.

★★★★★
July 15, 2023

These guys are amazing! I've gone twice to get my engine checked and my brake pads changed. Sergio is always upfront and very thorough on what the car needs and steps forward, and the prices are reasonable as well. If you need a place to get your car fixed, look no further!

★★★★★
June 9, 2023

This place is great! Prices are fantastic and customer service is top notch. In addition, you're not stuck waiting in a small room with old magazines, you have the entire mall to go into! I took my family to the play area inside and it all worked out great! Highly recommend.

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★★★★
November 20, 2022

This auto repair shop is on the north side of Highway 210, next to the foot of the mountain. It is located on the first floor of the mall in Arcadia. It is at the back of the mall because it is a large shopping mall and there is Macy's, so there are many people, but because the repair shop is a bit remote at the back of the building, there are many people. I don't know it's not very convenient to go there, but there are many parking lots and parking is very convenient. The price of car repair here is not particularly cheap.

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★★★★★
August 19, 2022

TLDR: I am extremely happy and satisfied with my experience at Purrfect Auto. Sergio runs a clean shop and was upfront with all repair costs and upcoming maintenance. The close proximity to the mall is a godsend for longer repairs and the lobby has good Wifi for work. My Experience: I first went to shop for an oil-change and was immediately impressed by the cleanliness of the shop. After the change, Sergio notified me that the front struts on my Honda Fit needed to be replaced. He was upfront with costs and issues and did not try to upsell me on anything; in fact he told me the car could be driven for longer at the expenses of comfort. After some pricing research, I decided to get the suspension fixed and gave Sergio a call. Work was completed within the quoted time-frame and I AM SO HAPPY THAT I TOOK SERGIO'S ADVICE. The difference in comfort is night-and-day. I've driven 100+ miles on the repair and no longer fear right-corners or pot-holes. There was also a "check-engine" light that Sergio helped diagnose and clarify. I will definitely be recommending any friends and family to the shop for maintenance and auto-repairs. Purrfect Auto is great for anyone looking for a clean, reputable shop with a trustworthy mechanics. Thank you Sergio + team for smooth, effortless experience.

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May 5, 2022

Brought my 2011 2SS Camaro in to get a smog check and oil change. After the oil change, they tried to close out my service without the smog check and with a dent on the quarter panel. Staff tried to argue that it wasn't them citing their poor quality cameras as proof. After I called my insurance in front of them, they quickly offered no charge to the oil change and quickly performed the smog check. I refused their free services and paid for the services rendered. I asked the mechanic if he could pop out the dent they caused as it was not that deep; figured they could correct their issue and ill be on my way. He said he could, but only on weekdays and that inwould have to come back in a week; I was there on a Friday. My car is inspected before every drive as it is a pleasure vehicle, not my daily driver. When I dropped it off, there was zero damages, but when i left, i have a dent; first area of damage on the car in 11 years. I will not come back to this location nor can I honestly refer them to friends and family. The staff have no accountability nor honor. My insurance is investigating the matter.

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★★★★★
February 24, 2025

Great neighborhood bar. Love the atmosphere here. Don t get this kind of vibe much in LA. Great beer selection. And great service. Also great with a private room for parties.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
December 24, 2024

Fast service, smogged my car well within my lunch hour.

★★★★★
April 24, 2024

Love this mechanic!!!! He offers Great work, honest and friendly. This is the best shop for auto repair around! Highly recommend and by far my favorite guy to go to for all things related to auto. Great guy offers great work.

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

Excellent and HONEST Mechanics, Great C/S and even fresh coffee in the waiting room. I Highly recommend!

March 24, 2024

The service attitude was super bad. The price for tire repairs started at 30 RMB. After I signed the contract and removed the tire, they told me it would cost 35 RMB. I said I would have to pay if I didn t want to repair the tire. He said I would charge for the service. You can add more money at will according to what he said! I don t have a lot of money and I feel disgusting~

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

This is located at the mall strategically to take advantage of women. Sergios prices were all over the place. It was listed on the wall a/c 89 but he changed it to 120 to diagnose my problem. Dont worry it will go toward the bill of repair in which he started throwing out numbers 350 for labor and 350 for parts then when he could tell that wasnt going to work labor went down.230 labor. If I were male he wouldnt play those games.. he is going to charge you like you at the dealer might as well go.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Very knowledgeable staff. Always welcoming. Honest and reliable. Thanks guys

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

This is an excellent shop, and amazing service. Got all my brakes and rotors replaced and will be going back for some more work soon. Very happy with the whole experience.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Great customer service by Sergio. Always very helpful and courteous! Speedy car service repairs. Very comfortable and cheerful waiting lounge!

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

Well rounded business good service good prices staff are efficient and friendly

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Listen. If you need your vehicle done honest and know extras. Then talk with Omar and keep it real. I cant speak for everyone but I just got back to Cali, and needed car work done on few of my vehicles. I know enough of the basic but not entirely enough. I took my Father in law truck to several shops and even called the dealership. It was Purrfect Auto and Omar who kept it real and honest. I wont speck bad on the over shops.. But if your asking me. Yeah give them a try, and this is a real review not a paid one. Lol! I only do reviews sometimes. And my phone asked me for one. I can say also if your not satisfied. He will fixes the problem for you. Cant find that anymore.

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

These guys are my heroes! Sergio always takes care of me. Joe did as well. Thank you!

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

Came here for a simple smog check. Friendly and quick service. I will say thank you to Sergio, Alexis, and James for helping me out on a mishap on my part. They were very patient when I locked my keys in the car haha. Overall, Ive been looking at different shops lately and I find myself returned back here in the future :)

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Went for an oil change. Upon picking up the car, I was told the belt was in extremely poor condition and needed to be replaced immediately. The engine belt was fine, not a thing wrong with it, and it was replaced recently. So watch out for their repair suggestions!!!

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

Always the best service in time and very thorough. I take all my cars here

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

This is Best Service and repair shop I ve ever experienced. The staff and the quality of work is amazing ! I live 70 miles away and still won t take my car anywhere else . I know I can trust the work done and feel confident every time I go to start my engine and drive down the road that I am safe and will get to my destination. The prices they charge you can t compare they are GREAT!!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Very friendly service. I didnt make an appointment and just walked in and they were very helpful. Got a quick oil change while I shopped. Would definitely come here again

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Perfect as always... replaced my shock for 1/2 the price of my first written estimate from a Pasadena tire dealer..

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Excellent, fast, and honest service. I appreciated how the staff gave advice on what needed to be done versus other maintenance items that could wait for a bit. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

Simply honest and professional There s always a mechanic right around the corner, but I m always apprehensive when it comes to $$$ and what I think needs to be fixed vs. what they claim needs work . Sergio and the team took the stress out of seeing a check engine light. I was already aware of 2 problems and they called it exactly, so I trusted them on the 3rd recommendation. I m no car guru, but when the engine stops screeching, the transmission starts to shift like butter and the steering wheel stops pulling hard right . I felt like I drove away in a new car. While I came in just wanting to pass smog, I think $700 was well worth the potential future issues and more importantly, the stress relief. I found my new mechanic.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

LOVE THIS PLACE

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Well, they open on Saturdays, which is a plus right now since some shops have decided to close that day due to the pandemic. I really needed a patch, so I was super grateful that not only were they open, they were so close that it took probably two minutes from my house to get there. Theyre located at Westfield Santa Anita mall, on the opposite side of The Cheesecake Factory. No appointment needed, I just came in after I gave them a call. The guy manning the front desk was awesome, super friendly and communicative. He told me that it would be a flat $25 if the tire was patchable. There were other customers ahead of me, so there was going to be a little bit of a wait. So the front desk guy told me to help myself to the complimentary refreshments and snacks they had available. I dont know why I didnt take any photos but wow-- they had a rack full of chips and things to munch on as well as a Keurig, so many pod choices in addition to green tea bags, instant Vietnamese coffee (I think? Cant recall exactly now), different creamers and all kinds of sweeteners, including honey sticks. Seriously, blown away by the thoughtfulness of the customer service. The waiting area was modernly decorated with large enough to socially distance, the seating accommodations were all comfortable and there was a huge flat panel television with the documentary, The Social Dilemma playing. In other words, I was kosher as I waited for my tire to get done. Im not hoping I need another patch anytime soon but if I do, you can bet Im going to come here again. Thanks for the really great experience, Purrfect Auto Service!

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Great people, location and price!

★★
March 24, 2022

Left after over an hour of waiting. Be clear on time.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Very professional especially Sergio

★★★
March 24, 2022

The mechanic ghosted me! Dropped off my car for a smog check and they said to come back in 45 minutes. One hour later I came to pick up my car and they hadn t even started. Someone said he left for his lunch break after I dropped off my car.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

I will give Perfect Auto repair a five star because I had them actually contacted me about my issues with my truck and sounds like they are experts on Ford F-150 flex fuel!

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Had me waiting for hours

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Great work and fair price

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Love this place! Amazing atmosphere while you wait.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Love coming here always good friendly customer service. I come here for any of my car needs (mind u i dont even live in the area)

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Second time I try this place, very satisfied with service. The place very clean and service friendly.

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

Best mechanics in the southern California area Sergio/Gonzalo + John the protege behind the desk as the customer service rep. The owner Stephanie is good too!

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

Sergio was a true professional: honest, kind, and efficient.

★★★★
March 24, 2021

Staff is reliable

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Went in for a smog check. Sergio helped me right away. Service was fast and courteous

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

I had tires installed, good courteous service. I will definitely be bringing my service needs there again.

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

Great service! John and Sergio were very helpful. I will bring my car here for all my repair needs.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Personable staff , quick service with a sense of professionalism. If this is a chain store it doesnt feel like one . Great hospitality and good tire sales

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

Excellent place of service

★★★★★
March 24, 2020

Great place great customer service.I always take my Lexus ls 400 for maintenance all the time and every single time work quality is amazing

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Boys did a good job fixin the flat so I could be on my way.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

I hope these owners are better than the other ones

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Always professional and prompt! The new remodel in the waiting room is amazing!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Excellent Service

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March 24, 2020

Great customer service

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Service is great check them out

★★★★★
March 24, 2020

Fantastic place to get your car serviced , really friendly and efficient ! In and out quickly and the prices were very reasonable. I will always use them for any service.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

I just went there for the oil change really and I had a coupon its an okay place they do their job just a bunch of good old boys doing their job

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2019

Ok auto service center.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

I have been following Rich for over15 years. He has always stood by his work. I drive nearly 2 hours away. I trust Purrfect Auto. Rich always makes sure I get the best prices and always takes time to help me understand what s needed and what s being done to my vehicle. Also appreciate the friendly customer service I get in return.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2019

Fast and easy.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2019

I went to do my smoc check and they checked my scholarships for free

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2019

good place to fix the rides plus you can make a payment plan!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2019

This is my go to shop for oil change because it is conveniently located in the mall. They always do a good job inspecting my car while changing the oil. They just transitioned to a new owner, but same great service.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

This is the best auto shop ever. It is inside a mall which makes it even better. Price is fair and the people are fantastic.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

I took my Mercedes to the shop to replace the brakes. Sergio did a great job on my car, I saved over $200 on my car. Definitely recommend this shop for all my friends!

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

Surprised me when I came back for my oil change. New management newly renovated waiting room. Will stop by for my next maintenance. And John gave me good advice and discount!

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

Nice shop! One of my friend recommended me to go to this shop, it s very convenience for us, when we finished the movie , our car is already done!

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

John helped me with my tune up. It was done in one hour, I just went to the mall shopped a little bit, then it s done.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

Sergio is the best! I got a major job done in the shop. I came all the way from Glendora, thank you Sergio.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

They have lifetime warranty parts. Good place to go.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

I just got walk in the shop for my oil change when I shopped in the mall. I ve living in Arcadia for years but I didn t know there is a shop right in the mall.

★★★★★
March 24, 2019

Drop off and come back after shopping. Can t have any car service better!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2019

I just had my oil change. New owners and extremely hospitable. Very polite manager John Fu. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for the snacks also.

March 24, 2018

Please do not come here. They will use every excuse to get you to pay more. oh that is only available from the dealership or well everyone else has this same problem and they go with this option . They will overcharge you they make up excuses for their ridiculous prices. Just dont.

March 24, 2018

My tire was poked with a screw. What they did was just removed the screw put a rubber cement and put air on the tire without repairing the tire. After a few days, the tire pressure monitoring system light came off again showing the tire was flat again. I will never go back to this shop again.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2018

Theyll cook up any cock and bull fabrication to scare the owner into believing that the minute they drive out of the shop the cars gonna fall apart if you dont buy into what they say. Avoid it at all cost. Dont fall into the trap.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2018

Overcharged me for a flat tire. Promised it early next day. Just called in the afternoon, they said they dont even have it yet. Never called me. Just not a good place to take your vehicle...

March 24, 2017

Ive been going for years and then I stopped after being cheated ...I heard that they had gotten new management and it was local to my house so I gave it another try and u was disappointed once again. I paid for two oil changes in for my car and another for my ladies car and neither of the two received the oil change I paid for.... Im not wasting my time any more

March 24, 2017

I own couple taxi cabs and try oil change there couple times. Worst auto repair shop ever. Dont waste your time and money.

March 24, 2017

Bought a battery here told me it was new today I found out when my car wouldnt start that it was refurbished it was also too small for my car the people here should not be trusted they are very unprofessional

★★★★★
March 24, 2017

Been to many auto parts in hand and paid for them to fix my car to pass smog and never fixed it but they got down to the problem and they fixed it im very pleased with the customer service they provided Thank you ! Doug and Staff great people!!! If you got issues with the smog this is the place to fix it !!!

March 24, 2017

Not honest. I go in for an oil change & they say I need a new axel, I didnt purchase it because I was in a hurry, I had to bring my car back the following day because it was uncontrollably leaking oil (didnt seal up the oil change properly) and another mechanic says oh no, you dont need an axel, however your brakes are bad. If I would have bought the axel the previous day, it would have been a complete WASTE of money $200+ down the drain. What happened to honest mechanics? Dont waste your $$ here

★★★★★
March 24, 2016

Kelley(manager) met me on entering the shop greeted me warmly accepted coupon for oil change and expeditiously performed the task and the requested tire rotation. A short walk (mall) to McDonalds for a coffee and pastry while waiting (less than an hour ) A review of future auto services needed will be sure to return there in timely fashion. Couldnt be more pleased with the service provided Henry

★★★★★
March 24, 2015

I had tried this place a few years ago and was not satisfied... But I heard there was new ownership so I thought I would give it another try because of the convenient location. Im glad I did because the new owner was very nice and helpful. They answered all of my questions honestly (which a lot of shops wont do) and did not try to rip me off. My car was fixed while I shopped in the mall next door - easy and painless. Definitely would come back.

★★★★★
March 24, 2015

This place is the ABSOLUTE BEST! Great prices, honest, and fast! They fixed my ac in the middle of summer and with most places that would cost an arm and a leg but not here. They had my car back to me in 30 mins ac ice cold! After that visit I brought in two other cars both with reoccurring ac problems, no other mechanic could figure out why the ac in these cars kept breaking. Purrfect Auto got to the heart of the problem in no time at all, were clear in their explanation, and beat all the other mechanics prices. Sounds too good to be true I know but all 3 cars have been working wonderfully for the past 9 months! Absolutely no problems at all!

★★★★★
March 24, 2015

Went into this place after having my side mirror broken by a biker. I was very upset and frustrated with the situation. Surprisingly, the price was very reasonable and they got the car back to me fast. They also did a great job and I will definately be coming here again with any future auto problems.

★★★★★
March 24, 2015

I worked with Joseph from Purrfect Auto and he is very kind and honest. I have an Audi and those things get quite expensive but he gave me a great deal on oxygen sensors, rotors and brakes! He seemed knowledgeable and friendly and is always willing to work with the customer to make them happy. Highly recommend going there and looking for Joseph.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2014

My female client came in for an oil change and was told that she needed a gas filter as well. She was quoted $20 for the part. What she was not told that there were labor charges to install the part which added significantly to the part. Little did Purrfect know that their client works on the air with a major radio station in Los Angeles. Purrfect Auto is getting serious bad press for inadvertently not telling the entire truth and quote the entire price. It is not that this lady is defenseless, but I believe that she was taken advantage of simply and purely because she was female. That, by the way, is what she is telling her listening audience as well.

★★
March 24, 2013

I have been to this auto repair shop twice and have friends who have gone here a few times. Every time I went to this shop something bad happened to my car. Now I am no car expert but I do know when I am being taken advantage of. I went for a simple tune up on my Infiniti and once I took my car home it had engine problems. The spark plugs were not firing correctly. When I returned it, they kept my car for over 4 hours and still couldnt fix it, instead they proceeded to tell me some other part of the engine was acting up. Needless to say both of my experiences resulted in me going in for one minor problem and them telling there is another problem. So I assumed they were just trying to find something else for me to pay for. Highly disappointed in this auto shop. But I will say if you need someone to look at your car quickly by all means go here, but be prepared for a laundry list of problems

★★★★★
March 24, 2012

This place is great. Theyre always super friendly. The prices are incredibly reasonable. I wont go anywhere else.