Orange County's
Best Auto Repair Shops
Family owned and operated auto repair shops that’s been providing reliable and trustworthy service to the Orange County community for over 30 years.
Voted Orange County’s Best Auto Repair 9 Years In A Row!
Auto Repair You Can Trust
At ExperTec Automotive we believe in providing our customers with the highest quality service possible. That’s why we’ve been voted the best auto repair shop in Orange County by the readers of the O.C Register for 9 years running.
Our ASE certified auto repair technicians are well-versed in repairing both domestic and foreign vehicles. We stand by the quality of our work and provide a 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty and 12 Month / 12,000 Mile Roadside Assistance on all repairs.
U J
3 weeks ago
⚠️BEWARE‼️ I brought my Dodge Charger over to this place for a simple radiator fan replacement. These guys took 1 week to get that installed. BEFORE I LEAVE MY CAR AT ANY SHOP, I ALWAYS DO A PHYSICAL INSPECTION FOR ANY DAMAGES JUST IN CASE ANYTHING HAPPENS WHILE AT THE SHOP. Gratefully i do this, and I RECOMMEND the rest of yall do the same. Take Pictures of literally every angle! When I get the call that my car was ready, I, just like anyone else jumped up of excitement. I got to the place, got my car and immediately drove it down street (about 5 blocks down) to the hand carwash, no express carwash. I was drying my car when i noticed a huge dent on the driver side of my vehicle. I began inspecting the damage and noticed some yellow paint on the dent. I remembered seeing yellow painted lifters at their station, and because my car is on adjustable coilovers, you need a "car lift," to bring my car up in order to work on it, so it only made sense. I didnt think twice and called Expertec to report damage, they said bring the car in. I brought the car in the following day with pictures of the dent at the time of pick up and pictures of when I dropped it off. They tried saying that it could have NEVER been them. I emphasized the fact that the dent wasn't there when I dropped off the car. They said they would check cameras to see what happened. It took about 2 weeks, after I noticed that they weren't calling me back, for them to say that they had reached out to person in charge of camera footage but that the person was saying they weren't seeing anything. I got a sus weird feeling that somethingwas right, so I asked to see the video. They said come in person on this day when the guy in charge of cameras is there, so I came on the day of. When I got there, they were acting as if they were "searching," for the footage but soon began telling me that the video of the car leaving their premises was now "purged." Moments before, they had showed me the video of my car entering their garage, and In the video you could clearly see that my driver side had NO DENT. I quickly pointed that out, and they began saying that they had no access to the video of me leaving their facility, but that to me made ABSOLUTE NO SENSE because how are you going to have access to a video that was ONE WEEK OLDER, but not have access to a fresher, more recent video?? They were keen on what they were saying. I had no other option than to report this to the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and they sent out an agent to investigate the issue. It wasn't until then, about almost ONE YEAR LATER IN 2024 that they agreed to accept their mistake, or hetter said, take responsibility and pay for repairs and put me in a rental because of the situation they were putting me in. (CAR = DAILY DRIVER) They asked me to get a car rental company and to forward the contract agreement to them so that they could cover the rentals' charges. They signed off on the agreement, everything was documented. My car was repaired at one of their "friends," autonomyshop but I was left with the rentals bill to pay off. It has now been over 2 years (almost 3) and they have YET TO COVER THAT BILL. Today (07/28/2026) i called them to report this ongoing issue from 2023, and they declined to pay that bill off. Now, we are left we a collections bill to pay off that shouldn't have even been there to begin with, when we initially came to this place so that OUR CAR WOULD GET REPAIRED, BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE AND TURNED OUT TO BE MORE EXPENSIVE ON THE LONG RUN, WITH MORE OUT OF POCKETS COSTS and an overwhelming amount of time and energy lost to a "company," who could care less about their clients HARD EARNED money.
Victor Plinka Global
2 months ago
Five-star service from start to finish! ExperTec provides honest, high-quality automotive work and excellent communication. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and makes the entire process stress-free. If you’re looking for a dependable shop that prioritizes the customer, this is the place to go. They’ve earned a customer for life!
J Boy
2 months ago
Called on a Saturday 9am and asked about getting flat tire fixed. The gentleman in charge (im guessing owner or manager), told me there was a couple cars ahead of me but he could have my car done in an hour or so. From start to finish staff was professional and communicated well, but they had me out the door in 30minutes! The gentleman also informed me that he price matches and fixes flats for free when you purchase from him. Great business model, excellent staff, but amazing leadership. I will be bringing all 3 of my cars here moving forward
Adam Smith
2 months ago
Title: A high price for low quality work.
High Level Overview:
I took my car in to get fluids and spark plugs done as I was approaching 100k. I heard that Expectec was expensive but I had no idea what I was in for. The mark up on parts are absolutely insane and their rate for labor is high. Unfortunately even with paying these premiums, the work done on my vehicle was not done correctly and when issues came up they wouldn’t reimburse me. There was also an issue with unauthorized work on my vehicle which created an awkward conversation.
I have taken my car to a few shops in Huntington and I think you would be better served at Schmittys or Gustafsons as they offer great service. I have given those guys 5/5 stars.
Details: I can handle paying a premium price for premium service and expertise however, you will not find that at Expertec. One of the services I got done was an oil change and unfortunately it was not done correctly and oil was leaking from my car and it got all over my garage and drive way. I’ll give credit when credit is due, they did squeeze me in immediately to fix the oil leak (turns out they did not put the cap for the oil filter on correctly) however you’d think they would give a refund or store credit for the trouble and the extra time spent going back to the shop. If I was a business owner that would be a no brainer. I asked if they had something to help clean up the oil. They said they might and left for 10 minutes and didn't come back so I left the shop.
I’ll say this… if you can’t trust a shop to do a basic oil change you definitely can not trust them to do more complex repairs.
Another issue that happened was when I went to pick up my car the bill was $500 higher than expected. This is because work was done that was not authorized. The solution to that problem was to give me a discount for being a Costco member which almost covered the cost of doing the extra unauthorized world, almost. Which I appreciate from a customer service perspective however it still was unorganized and awkward.
Conclusion: there’s better shops in Huntington and after my experience I wouldn’t trust my car in the Expectec shop going forward. If you bring your car here you’ll be paying a massive premium for poor quality work. That’s just not logical. After my experience I’m flabbergasted at how they were awarded one of the best shops in Orange County.
High Level Overview:
I took my car in to get fluids and spark plugs done as I was approaching 100k. I heard that Expectec was expensive but I had no idea what I was in for. The mark up on parts are absolutely insane and their rate for labor is high. Unfortunately even with paying these premiums, the work done on my vehicle was not done correctly and when issues came up they wouldn’t reimburse me. There was also an issue with unauthorized work on my vehicle which created an awkward conversation.
I have taken my car to a few shops in Huntington and I think you would be better served at Schmittys or Gustafsons as they offer great service. I have given those guys 5/5 stars.
Details: I can handle paying a premium price for premium service and expertise however, you will not find that at Expertec. One of the services I got done was an oil change and unfortunately it was not done correctly and oil was leaking from my car and it got all over my garage and drive way. I’ll give credit when credit is due, they did squeeze me in immediately to fix the oil leak (turns out they did not put the cap for the oil filter on correctly) however you’d think they would give a refund or store credit for the trouble and the extra time spent going back to the shop. If I was a business owner that would be a no brainer. I asked if they had something to help clean up the oil. They said they might and left for 10 minutes and didn't come back so I left the shop.
I’ll say this… if you can’t trust a shop to do a basic oil change you definitely can not trust them to do more complex repairs.
Another issue that happened was when I went to pick up my car the bill was $500 higher than expected. This is because work was done that was not authorized. The solution to that problem was to give me a discount for being a Costco member which almost covered the cost of doing the extra unauthorized world, almost. Which I appreciate from a customer service perspective however it still was unorganized and awkward.
Conclusion: there’s better shops in Huntington and after my experience I wouldn’t trust my car in the Expectec shop going forward. If you bring your car here you’ll be paying a massive premium for poor quality work. That’s just not logical. After my experience I’m flabbergasted at how they were awarded one of the best shops in Orange County.
Steven Hardy
2 months ago
Service was seamless and efficient from start to finish. You'll never find a more thorough caring shop. 10/10 always, on the quality of the work as well as the top tier customer service. Chelsea was also very communicative, awesome team!
cheryl gosioco
2 months ago
"I had a great experience with Expertec Automotive Inc Gary made the whole process incredibly smooth, he kept me updated throughout the repair. The price was fair, the turnaround time was fast, and the customer service was top-notch.
It’s hard to find a mechanic you can fully trust, but the team here was completely honest about what my car actually needed versus what could wait. They explained the issues clearly, gave me a fair quote, and didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary repairs. The work was done quickly, and my car is running perfectly. Highly recommend!"
It’s hard to find a mechanic you can fully trust, but the team here was completely honest about what my car actually needed versus what could wait. They explained the issues clearly, gave me a fair quote, and didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary repairs. The work was done quickly, and my car is running perfectly. Highly recommend!"
derrick shiba
3 months ago
I had an oil change on my Porsche Macan. Expert Tech had the best price and was very professional. They also did a safety check and identified my brakes needed replacement and also my tires. It was only two the inspection that I realized hello my brake pads were. Thank you Expert Tech
Sunema Mauga-Mateaki
4 months ago
Thank you so much for taking such good care of my vehicle and myself included with the complimentary drop off and pick up Lyfts. I am blessed to have found professionals that are providing excellent vehicle services to my used 2021 Lexus that I just purchased January 23, 2026. I will be returning sometime after June 20, to do the $1,400 estimator for the bearings.
William Nguyen
4 months ago
I think maybe employee satisfaction needs to be taken a look at? I reviewed the dash cam footage after my wheel alignment and upper control arm replacements and noticed the driver was driving kind of rough while complaining about the job/hours working and cussed at another driver on the road. I also overheard them talking bad about my cheap interior lights job and calling it “Mickey Mouse” when it fell out even though it fell out while they were being rough with the car (I know the lights were cheap, but still).
Overall, I’m sure the job was done fine- but I just don’t think they cared about me or my car that much. I would rather go to a mechanic that actually cares about my car and is happy about doing the work they do, otherwise I don’t feel like I have 100% faith they’re doing a quality job.
Overall, I’m sure the job was done fine- but I just don’t think they cared about me or my car that much. I would rather go to a mechanic that actually cares about my car and is happy about doing the work they do, otherwise I don’t feel like I have 100% faith they’re doing a quality job.
Mark Allan
5 months ago
From what I could tell, they did a good job on my transmission change. They actually finished one hour early. Going on second day no trany leaks car shifts smoothly.
I might add there shop is spotless.
They were freindy and Dan took time to answer my questions so I felt comfortable.
In Apri 2026 I'm taking our 2016 Tucson for new plugs and brakes. Yes, I hv a new shop I trust. 😉
I might add there shop is spotless.
They were freindy and Dan took time to answer my questions so I felt comfortable.
In Apri 2026 I'm taking our 2016 Tucson for new plugs and brakes. Yes, I hv a new shop I trust. 😉
Ken Smith
6 months ago
Expertec is very professional. From the front desk to the service managers to the technicians/mechanics. I felt very comfortable having them work on my 1967 Firebird I’ve had for 52 years.
They are the only shop I trust with my car going forward as I had unfortunate experiences was previous mechanics.
And another thing I like about them is that if they can’t do something, they say it. And recommend places that can.
I highly recommend Expertec employees Gary, Walter, Darrell, Chelsea and Krista for their professionalism and customer focus.
Ken Smth
PS: This is my car they took care of.
They are the only shop I trust with my car going forward as I had unfortunate experiences was previous mechanics.
And another thing I like about them is that if they can’t do something, they say it. And recommend places that can.
I highly recommend Expertec employees Gary, Walter, Darrell, Chelsea and Krista for their professionalism and customer focus.
Ken Smth
PS: This is my car they took care of.
Horacio
6 months ago
Excellent service. ExperTec completed diagnostics to determine a component failure instead of replacing the entire rear air suspension system on my vehicle. This is what the dealer would have done, costing more than double the ExperTec repair. And a discounted car rental to boot!! Thank you.
Christina Gautier
7 months ago
The people over it this automotive repair shop are absolutely terrific. They pay attention to your every need regarding your car. The service could not be better. I am extremely happy as I had a terrible experience with the man next-door. For those of you who know who I’m talking about.
Adina Smith
7 months ago
These people here have excellent customer service. Very nice and friendly. Comfortable place to wait. Clean restroom and even popcorn and water if you need a snack. I highly recommended this place!
Ashley Gold
7 months ago
Absolutely amazing customer service! We came in last minute. It was soon after the cut off time, but late nonetheless. Originally, we were met with someone who was having a bad day (as we all have sometimes). But the other employees didn't miss a beat! One addressed her attitude almost immediately and appologized on her co-worker 's behalf. She was super personable and friendly. When we were paying, a gentleman came to the office and apologized on her behalf as well. Then they proceeded to give us a discount on top of that. I was so flabbergasted by their customer service that I was practically speechless. I'll definitely be taking my car here for smog, repairs, any automotive servicing. Plus, the attentive woman at the front desk was a great conversationalist and made the time fly by-even while attending to her busy workload. Extra bonus: everyone had a great sense of humor on top of being nice
B. C.
7 months ago
This place is so convenient, everyone that works there is nice and super honest. The shuttle is one of the main reasons I chose them, and because they are local to HB. Took my car in twice now for an oil change and the check engine light on. My Chevy barely has 50,000 miles on it and they have found repairs that need to be done under Chevy's warranty. They didn't have to tell me this, but they did and they took my car to Chevy for me. The repair was completely covered. I walked out only having to pay for my oil change. My car needed a brand new catalytic convertor. Shop saved me thousands of dollars so far. Highly recommend them.
Niko Maragos
7 months ago
Expertec took care of me from the moment I walked in their doors. The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. They made me feel like a valued customer and not like a number.
I went in for my alignment on my truck. I have a lift on my truck so the standard alignment check would not work. They worked on it for a while and relized it would be a bigger job than we previously thought. Dan from the service department called me and laid out my options. He was very thurough on the explanation of why my truck was a special case. Dan even gave me an option to shop around for a possible better price somewhere else, like an off road place that has special equipment for this repair. He assured me, if I did take it somewhere else, he wouldn't charge me anything, even though they had been working on it for a couple hours already. Another option would be for Expertec to take care of it, but it would just take a little longer and might cost a little more than if I were to shop around. I still chose to have Expertec take care of it. Dan had gained my trust and I knew they were going to do a good job. Shopping around for a better price might have saved me a few bucks, but it was going to be a hassle. Plus, there was no telling how the quality of work would be or the customer care would be.
Pete, the (complementary) shuttle driver was real nice. He took me home and picked me up when my truck was ready.
When I got my truck back from the very friendly front desk, Dan explained, in detail the job performed. I have a 3 month guarantee on the work. He told me to come in a couple months and make sure it's still good, and I will. Overall, I felt taken care of from the moment I walked in to Expertec, until the moment I left. My truck feels great and I will be going there again. Thank you Expertec!
I went in for my alignment on my truck. I have a lift on my truck so the standard alignment check would not work. They worked on it for a while and relized it would be a bigger job than we previously thought. Dan from the service department called me and laid out my options. He was very thurough on the explanation of why my truck was a special case. Dan even gave me an option to shop around for a possible better price somewhere else, like an off road place that has special equipment for this repair. He assured me, if I did take it somewhere else, he wouldn't charge me anything, even though they had been working on it for a couple hours already. Another option would be for Expertec to take care of it, but it would just take a little longer and might cost a little more than if I were to shop around. I still chose to have Expertec take care of it. Dan had gained my trust and I knew they were going to do a good job. Shopping around for a better price might have saved me a few bucks, but it was going to be a hassle. Plus, there was no telling how the quality of work would be or the customer care would be.
Pete, the (complementary) shuttle driver was real nice. He took me home and picked me up when my truck was ready.
When I got my truck back from the very friendly front desk, Dan explained, in detail the job performed. I have a 3 month guarantee on the work. He told me to come in a couple months and make sure it's still good, and I will. Overall, I felt taken care of from the moment I walked in to Expertec, until the moment I left. My truck feels great and I will be going there again. Thank you Expertec!
Jonathan Girard
7 months ago
Great service experience. I appreciate the fact that they do an overall inspection of my vehicle and tell me if something’s warned out and about to go.
I feel much safer and it saves me time, if I avoid breakdowns. ✅
I feel much safer and it saves me time, if I avoid breakdowns. ✅
Kenneth McGowan
8 months ago
Very professional. Courteous. Knowledgeable. Brakes are solid. Struts make the drive and handling much improved. Finally the front end alignment is perfect. Very happy.
walter braun
8 months ago
Every one was great, they figured out what the issue was on my truck, and fixed them. Next I get my smog test, and we'll be good! Thanks Anna,and everyone at Expertec Auotmotive
Jennifer Castro
8 months ago
When I called AAA for battery service they let me know it was an issue with the auxiliary battery which the don’t fix. ExperTec was able to take me in same day and fix it. Thank you so much for the help!
Tamara Berardi
8 months ago
The job was done quickly and for the price quoted. Honestly, we followed Dan from Schmidty’s because he has always treated us well and given us outstanding service. We will be coming back for our regular service. Thank you.
Jacquelyn Sparks
9 months ago
We had such a great experience at Expertec. The team was so responsive and kind. Answered all our questions. They were efficient and knowledgeable and did amazing work. Our car is running so smoothly now! We will definitely be back!
YL Ribas
10 months ago
We have been ExperTec customers for several years and trust them with all our cars. Today they took great care of us again which prompted this well deserved review with 5 stars. Thank you for serving our neighborhood, ExperTec!!
Angel Crosby
10 months ago
I had a problem getting smogged since my car battery had doed 3 mos prior. I had never heard of this yet come to find it is very common. The dealer charges a criminal amount to put it wildly / and I do understand running business as well as the difference of ripping people off - just like pharmaceutical companies . All that was needed was a particular type of driving without breaking for a 1/2 hour, getting the car up to 75 mph then down to 50 - no breaking and a/ c on and off etc- lol so easy in So Cal ha ha … I actually did all that for months and did not work. Went here and yes it cost me but I save almost 1/2 and one tech did the service overnight. 🙏 So happy to have it over with. They are on time , so all types of work, have a plethora of info on servicing your car . I later learned they have loaner cars as well. They have earned my future business as well. A very old school personal rype of business. Really like this place !
Laura Sandusky
12 months ago
OIL leak. I serviced my car for an oil leak and they fixed it for $1,600. Diagnostics showed it was fine and the technician said the car was good to go. Four days later, brake lights came on. I took my car in and all of a sudden there were10 other issues with it besides ANOTHER oil leak. They want to charge me another $3,000 when I just brought in my car. I have pictures of my diagnostics before and after and it is truly disappointing how all they can say is I’m not sure what happened. Is it coincidental that it was ONLY four days later after my car left the shop to have lots of issues. Do you think a technician didn’t see other huge leak????
Please watch out when you take your car in to this place because no one should be taken advantage of nor be treated the way I was.
Please watch out when you take your car in to this place because no one should be taken advantage of nor be treated the way I was.
Tiffanie Johnson
1 year ago
I would give them 10 stars if it would let me.
They were very welcoming! They communicated everything to me as they were fixing my car.
Daniel made sure I was taken care of and understood what was going on. He also accommodated pick up with my work schedule, so I didn't have to rearrange anything.
They go above and beyond with the customer service. I'm so happy I was recommended to them.
I highly recommend them! Thank you to the whole team!
They were very welcoming! They communicated everything to me as they were fixing my car.
Daniel made sure I was taken care of and understood what was going on. He also accommodated pick up with my work schedule, so I didn't have to rearrange anything.
They go above and beyond with the customer service. I'm so happy I was recommended to them.
I highly recommend them! Thank you to the whole team!
Stella X
2 years ago
stllda909
2 years ago
Minor work but I was in and out in 30. Very reasonable prices and excellent work.
Serene Pricer
2 years ago
Zach Woods
2 years ago
I recently visited ExperTec Automotive for an issue I was having with my alignment and was thoroughly impressed by their professional and friendly service. I initially got tires elsewhere and quickly realized I should’ve trusted ExperTec for all my automotive needs. It would have saved the time and hassle! They not only fixed my alignment but also conducted a comprehensive safety check, ensuring my my Mercedes was in top condition. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction have made me a loyal customer. Going forward, ExperTec Automotive will be my go-to for any car maintenance or repairs. Highly recommend for anyone seeking reliable and efficient automotive services.
Yolanda Aguilar
2 years ago
Service & Customer Service was very good.
Michael Smyser
2 years ago
This company went above and beyond for me!! I was stuck with an overheating car 400 miles from home. What I thought was a minor repair turned out to be major surgery!!
When they heard of my dilemma they worked hard, worked with additional vendors and made my repair possible. Originally quoted at 7 days, it turned into a 48 hour turnaround!
I didn’t have to rent a car nor come back a week later!! A win win for all!! Thank you Expertec!!
When they heard of my dilemma they worked hard, worked with additional vendors and made my repair possible. Originally quoted at 7 days, it turned into a 48 hour turnaround!
I didn’t have to rent a car nor come back a week later!! A win win for all!! Thank you Expertec!!
Rusted Roses
3 years ago
Someone recommended ExperTec for my Prius and I'm glad they did. I had a cylinder problems on my 2012 Prius and I was hoping that the repairs didnt bankrupts me or make me walk away from the car. ExperTec found the problem, fixed it at a reasonable price and I had the car back on the same time. They followed up a few days later to make sure the car was running fine. Good job!
Keith Underwood
3 years ago
Expertec recently did some electrical work on my Jeep’s cooling system. They said to bring it back if it started overheating again. It did and I took it back. They quickly diagnosed the problem as a faulty aftermarket thermostat previously installed by another mechanic. They ordered a new Mopar thermostat and had the problem fixed in about as long as it took to get the part in. The cost was reasonable in my opinion.
I have now used this shop three times I think because of work done elsewhere. I can’t recommend them enough.
I have now used this shop three times I think because of work done elsewhere. I can’t recommend them enough.
Dameion Koski
3 years ago
I would like to thank Mr. Jason in their sales department for recommending ExperTec Automotive to me.I came in two weeks ago to get a full set of tires and the entire experience was fantastic. Ms. Krista's customer service was stellar! The visit was so wonderful that I have returned today to get another set of tires for my wife. Thank you ExperTec for keeping my family safe on the road.
For more than three decades, customers across Orange County have relied on Expertec Automotive for honest diagnostics, expert auto repair, and exceptional service. The reviews above reflect real experiences from drivers who trust our team with their vehicles every day.For more than three decades, customers across Orange County have relied on Expertec Automotive for honest diagnostics, expert auto repair, and exceptional service. The reviews below reflect real experiences from drivers who trust our team with their vehicles every day.
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