Name: A1 Auto Mechanics
Address: 2945 Randolph Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Telephone: (714) 662-3079

2006 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
141,594
Service Date
4/21/2025
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection, checked Oil, Fluids, Belts, Battery, Charging System, Tires, Brakes , A/C, and Heating System. Our technician inspected and scanned the vehicle system, and noted the engine idling rough , test came back with codes : MISFIRE(P03031 cylinder # 3, and P0171 system too lean, and therefor; he recommends to replace all spark plugs, 1 ignition coil (preferably all 4 but customer declined), air mass flow sensor(MAS), and the vehicle is due for an oil change as well, plus throttle body cleaning. The customer approved the job recommendation, and the technician ordered the parts, removed and replaced one ignition coil and spark plugs, changed oil and filter, air filters are clean and OK. The technician then scanned the vehicle again, both codes went away but engine was still idling rough, checked and performed a FUEL PRESSURE TEST, it was below( 35 to 38) normal specification of 44 to 50, recommended to replace FUEL PUMP, and the customer approved it plus the technician mentioned that the MAS was not needed, therefor; gave credit back to the customer. After the work was done, test drove the vehicle, the fuel pump replacement made a big difference and rough idle went away but code P0171 was still evident. At this point, The technician smoked the vehicle system, a leak was prominent from the fuel tank CAP, replaced it with an oem one, cleaned up the MAS, recommended to replace Oxygen sensor as well , cleared the code, test drove the vehicle, its running fine now, no check engine light, and per customer's request took the vehicle to our neighbor for an SMOG TEST, it passed the test, and issued a certificate # UM563048C. Our technician stated the vehicle has other problems with the front and rear brakes that are WARPED, and when braking, its VIBRATING and ITS NOT SAFE, and the front lower control ARMS and BUSHINGS needs immediate attention as well.
REMOVE AND REPLACE
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
REMOVE AND REPLACE
GAS TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE
SMOG TEST AND CERTIFICATE
SUZANNE/ JOE P. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/21/2025
2013 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
53,496
Service Date
10/9/2024
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection, checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C, heating system, brakes and oil. Our technician changed oil and filter, topped off fluids, reset maintenance light, adjusted tire pressure but did not find any trace of a mouse.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
AMY F. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/14/2024
2008 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
118,880
Service Date
6/28/2024
Services Performed
Technician noted vehicle does not start, performed multipoint visual inspection, checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C, heating system, brakes and oil. Our technician diagnosed the engine will not turn oover when cranking. proceeded to turn the engine manually from the crank pulley but still the engine will not turn over. He determined the engine is CEASED. With the customer's approval, our technician ordered THE USED ENGINE, REMOVED WHEELS, ALL CONNECTIVITY AND COMPONENTS and prepared the vehicle for the engine swap. During component removal, the technician had to drop both engine and transmission from the bottom and had to remove the OIL PAN from the transmission and engine but since the engine was ceased and two of the pistones were broken, he could not turn the engine, and had to seperate the engine from the transmission and that needed more LABOR TIME that we had to notify the custome and get her approval. Also since the pistons were broken, the IGNITION COILS& the SPARK PLUGS were wet with oil and contaminated so we had to notify the customer at the same time for additional parts. So he finally separated the components and removed the engine and transmission from the vehicle. The technician swapped the engine and replaced the transmission, closed up all components and connectivity, checked for basic safety, added new oil and filter, added coolant, turn the engine on, waited for thermostat to kick in, checked and cleared any codes by connecting to scanner. The vehicle had very little Freon for a/c so he had to charge the a/c Freon. He then test drove the vehicle, there seems to be an issue with the tire pressure sensors, he checked and adjusted the air but still the light is on, and the vehicle needs 4 new tires.
REMOVE AND REPLACE
DORIS A. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/1/2024
2016 Toyota Tundra
Mileage
46,767
Service Date
12/22/2023
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil.
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
Technician rotate all tires, re install wheel to vehicle and torque lug nuts to manufacturer's specifications.
BAJIS I. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2024
2012 Toyota Prius
Mileage
122,864
Service Date
11/6/2023
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection, checked and installed the shield for catalytic convector. Tested it, no issues.
SAMUEL T. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/8/2023
2006 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
178,345
Service Date
3/27/2023
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. Customer complaint of engine not running right, like misfire, scanned for codes and found misfire on cylinder #1. Checked compression, results 120psi. Checked ignition coil, injector and spark plugs for damages, found ignition coil for cylinder #1 not working. Note: to customer, ignition coils may fail at any time. Also check front brake pads are at 15% left of life. So our technician removed and replace ignition coil for cylinder #1 and removed and replaced front brake pads with customer authorization. Scanned the and tested, misfire was gone, test drove the vehicle and no problem now.
REMOVE AND REPLACE
REMOVE AND REPLACE
Daniel W. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/27/2023
2013 Toyota Prius
Mileage
170,061
Service Date
3/16/2023
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. Customer complaint of ABS brake & skid light are on. Our tech scan system for codes and found code C1391, an abnormal leak in accumulator has found. On visual inspection did not noticed any external leaks leading to determine that the ABS control unit / actuator has an internal damage, unit is serviceable as an assembly with the brake master cylinder. also found a code for the Engine water pump over Revolution, engine water pump is electric and need to be replaced before it fails and overheats the engine. So with customer authorization, out tech removed and replaced ABS Actuator, hydraulic Booster assembly and Engine Water Pump. Refiled engine Antifreeze and Reprogrammed & Recalibrate abs actuator. Our tech ordered bumper cover clips to secure the Bumper cover per customer's request and that added a bit more to the cost which customer knows. Our tech then test drove the vehicle, no abs light is on anymore, no problem now.
REMOVE AND REPLACE engine cooling system
ABS ACTUATOR
REMOVE AND REPLACE- Hydraulic Booster Assembly
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
REINSATLL
MATT S. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/17/2023
2011 Toyota Prius
Mileage
149,144
Service Date
2/8/2023
Services Performed
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
REMOVE AND REPLACE
REMOVE AND REPLACE
-FRONT BUMPER O/H, removed front damaged bumper and replaced it with a NEW bumper, painted, added clear coat, finishing, polished & waxing -REAR BUMPER O/H remove and replaced rear damaged bumper, repaired all tears, dents, removed and re installed all brackets, painted, added clear coat, finishing, published & waxed. – FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR Repaired, fixed damages & dents, painted, added clear coat, finishing, polished & waxing – TRUNK Repaired, fixed damages and dents, painted, finishing, polished & waxing – REAR RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR Repaired, fixed big damage and dent, painted, added clear coat, finishing, polishing & waxing – FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR Repaired, fixed big damaged/ dented door, painted, added clear coat, finishing, polished & waxing – Repaired, fixed all scratches/ dents all over vehicle, painted, added clear coat, finishing, published & waxing. – RIGHT REAR QUARTER PAINT Painted the whole panel , clear coat, finishing, published & waxing – LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL Fixed dents, prepped for paint, painted, added clear coat, finishing, polished & waxing – FRONT HOOD Repaired, fixed all dents and scratches, painted, finishing, polished & waxing – FRONT RIGHT & LEFT QUARTER PANELS Repaired, fixed all dents and scratches, painted, added clear coat, finishing, polished & waxing
AMY F. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/9/2023
2016 Toyota Tundra
Mileage
36,254
Service Date
10/4/2022
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. Tech removed and replaced Front & Rear brake ROTORS & PADS as they were metal on metal. Tech also changed oil and filter, removed and replaced CABIN AIR FILTER. test drove the truck, no problem now.
INSPECTION DISCOUNT
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
REMOVE AND REPLACE
Replace front brake pad linings. Check front brake disc rotor condition. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
Replace rear brake pad linings. Check rear brake disc rotor condition. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
BAJIS I. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/4/2022
2016 Toyota Tundra
Mileage
36,254
Service Date
10/4/2022
Services Performed
Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. Tech removed and replaced Front & Rear brake ROTORS & PADS as they were metal on metal. Tech also changed oil and filter, removed and replaced CABIN AIR FILTER. test drove the truck, no problem now.
INSPECTION DISCOUNT
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
Oil Disposal
REMOVE AND REPLACE
Replace front brake pad linings. Check front brake disc rotor condition. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
Replace rear brake pad linings. Check rear brake disc rotor condition. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
BAJIS I. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/4/2022

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