Legit Automotive

Nov 13, 2024

Great honest and efficient service.

Oct 27, 2024

First time customer here. Gregg is very nice and honest. Which is hard to find with auto mechanics nowadays... most spots just want your money and will lie to you about stuff you may not need. I took my car in to get my tires rotated and went around the corner to grab a coffee. Gregg called me about 10 minutes later and informed me that it would not be worth it for me to rotate my tires as they were quite old, had nails in them, and would most likely need to be replaced soon anyways. Even though he had already started on the job, lifted the car up, and taken down the tires, he still didn't charge me anything. He was very friendly and straight forward, and does honest business. Wish more mechanics were like him...

Oct 27, 2024

I got to know Legit Automotive through a referral and I could not be happier. Service is fast and great, and they always make sure you have the best info in terms of cost and urgency to decide whether to make a repair. Not only they are very reasonably priced, but I believe they are actually cheaper than large roadside chains as far as oil change and tire service is concerned! A+++

Oct 27, 2024

If you’re like me two weeks ago and find yourself having a tire catastrophe on a Sunday night at 5PM when nothing is open so you’re scrolling reviews desperately hoping to find somewhere to go in the morning - this is the place. I showed up first thing Monday full of anxiety and dread and Greg greeted me right away and was so kind and caring. In just a few minutes, he had me on my way to work with a promise to call with an update soon and a sense of relief that it would be okay. He called as promised and by the end of the day I had my car back with 4 new tires and they fixed an issue the dealer brushed off. Shout out to the mechanic, I hope I’m remembering right that it was Marco who worked on my car. Take a deep breath and take your car to Greg, they really are as nice and good as the reviews say.

Oct 20, 2024

I’ve been coming to Legit Automotive for years now. They are always extremely friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. It’s so hard to find a great place for your car’s needs but I can assure you that Greg and Gary know what they’re doing and your car is in safe hands. They do an awesome job in a timely manner. I’m currently driving a Range Rover and I trust them to always take good care of my car and resolve any issue that I might have. I highly, highly recommend this place!

Oct 17, 2024

Been going to Gary for like 15 years if anything happens to my cars. He’s always affordable and manages to fit me in on short notice.

Oct 17, 2024

Their work, professionalism and service were outstanding! My car needed a new radiator and fuel injector, amongst other things, when it was towed here after I searched mechanics extensively online. The car gods were with me: I was so lucky to have Greg and Gary taking care of my car. Their prices are absolutely reasonable and fair. My car was in bad shape, and they got it humming again and charged me hundreds less than I would have paid elsewhere. Thank you, Legit Auto!!!

Oct 17, 2024

Truly the kindest and most honest mechanics you will ever know! I would drive 45min out of my way just to go to these guys cause I know they will always be honest with what the needs are and give me multiple options to solve the problem. Gary, Greg and team have gone above and beyond on multiple occasions, could not be more thankful that I found them accidentally a few years back!

Sep 17, 2024

Wonderful trustworthy auto repair. I was referred here by a friend and couldn't be happier. My car broke down and after having it towed to Legit it was repaired and surprisingly only a minor fix was needed. Their knowledge and expertise as well as friendly service was much appreciated.

Aug 17, 2024

Gary and Alex saved my life! 2014 Hyundai Sonata died on me in the middle of driving, Gary allowed me to get it towed to his garage after hours. They were able to assess the issue and get a plan going immediately and I got my car back in less than a week. They went above and beyond for the car, rotated tires, changed the oil, got a car wash (with tires detailed), they even fixed this part of the front corner bumper that was coming off. Worth every penny, hopefully I don’t have to come back because of the detailed work this crew did but anytime I need work done, I’m calling these guys.

Aug 17, 2024

I brought my car in as an emergency for a failing car battery that was installed by AAA 7 months ago. Greg helped me get it replaced within a day, kept me up to date on everything from the quote to when the vehicle was delivered. I also learned how AAA rips off customers by giving them recycled batteries that are meant to break down so long as you keep their membership. Highly recommend Legit Automotive and DO NOT recommend AAA car services

Jul 17, 2024

These guys are truly legit! They're skilled and knowledgable and super nice... also very efficient. I highly recommend!

May 17, 2024

Gary and Alex were hands down the best! They were so generous, informative and quick! I loved my experience and will definitely be back.

Apr 17, 2024

Great knowledgeable staff. Won’t over charge ya. Know what they’re doing. Def recommend!!

Apr 17, 2024

Great service and great people. Very timely and affordable

Mar 17, 2024

Gary is the owner and he sets the tone for the everyone else. Greg, Marco and everyone there treat customers with the utmost respect AND they always give the best deal. I never get my car fixed without getting estimates from more than one place. Legit always wins and their work is always solid.

Jan 17, 2024

They were referred by a friend their name is the truth they’re legit! The best shop I found in LA great service, friendly people I trust them with any vehicle and I would refer everyone of my friends and I referred multiple

Dec 17, 2023

Refused to service me. I am transgender.

Dec 17, 2023

Two individuals at this place treated me poorly, for no reason. Both were extremely rude and one was critical, with the other being condescending. Both for no reason. After I stood up for myself, one of the two was helpful when I asked him a question. I am a transgender woman.

Nov 17, 2023

Aloha to all who are taking time to read reviews about places... 1. Sorry I am ugly.😂 2. My name is Callahan Welsh, and this is my experience with Legit Automotive.... They are LEGIT!!....Greg and Gary helped me out with professionally servicing my brake pads and rotars. They were also very patient with me to get my finances together inorder to pay them for their hard professional work. I'm very thankful I was referred to them by another company. I know in a world of people lieing, it's always nice to have honest hardworking companies take pride in what they do. Although thus is Los Angeles, and there are a lot of scammers out there, Legit Automotive is legit. I am pleased with their service and I will kindly inform my friend's if they are ever in need of a mechanic, to go see Greg and Gary at this shop. Please do NOT take advantage of their kindness and coolness. Again, these guys pride themselves in what they do, because they love what they do. Auto mechanics is not easy, so when you have professionals like then and their crew working hard for their community, it's nice to have companies that are reliable and financially reasonable. Gratitude Greg and Gary and the rest of their crew for their hard work.🙏🏿🙏🤙🤙🏿

Nov 17, 2023

Great service. Honest about what’s going on with your car.

Nov 17, 2023

Prices are the best in LA, and customer service is also great. I recommend to go here specially for bimmers, Mercedes, audi, and toyota.

Nov 17, 2023

The name Legit Auto speaks for itself. I don't take my cars anywhere else but this place. I have been a customer of theirs for over 10+ years. Gary has always taken cared of my car needs. They provide honest services which I never feel I was getting ripped off. On so many occasions they would tell me I don't need to fix it, as it's not necessary. Whereas other shops would take my money and insist on getting repairs not needed. I really like their honesty, and caring for their customers. Highly recommend this shop! - Russ

Nov 17, 2023

Couple of things: 1. I almost never write reviews. Not because I'm some review elitist or something - I'm just a normal guy that's busy like everyone else. However, sometimes I have an experience that just warrants one. 2. I meant to write this review about 3 months ago right after I went to Legit Automotive, but life got in the way and I kept pushing it off. However, the reason both of those points matter, are because it just goes to show that my experience with Legit Automotive was so positive, that I actually sat down to write a review and it was still on my mind to do so months later. So here's the story - Problem: Sputtering sound when my car was starting Initially, I went down the street to a different shop, left them my car for a few hours, and when I returned, they told me that they couldn't figure out the problem as it wasn't happening for them, but the car could either be fine or have a major issue (kind of a big disparity there). I even showed them a video I had taken the day prior of the issue happening, and they still weren't able to help (this shop had otherwise been solid for me in the past, so I was surprised that they couldn't handle it). They then recommended that I go down the street to Legit Automotive to see if they could diagnose the problem. I drove up to Legit Automotive and was immediately greeted and directed to the front office (no awkward looking around of where to go / who to talk to, etc). I told the gentleman the issue I was having and told them I had a video. I showed them the video, and they INSTANTLY told me what the problem was. The owner also came over, introduced himself, was incredibly friendly, also listened to the video, and had the immediate same conclusion as the first guy. After that, the entire process was seamless and handled very professionally. I left my car for them to fix, and they communicated with me every step of the way before doing anything / confirming price, etc. They even found another safety issue with my car that I was aware of (but didn't know the extent of how dangerous), that they offered to do a temporary fix for free so I could avoid a much bigger problem until I was able to fully fix it later (it required body work, which they don't do). This is a family run business and it feels like it. It's very professionally run, with great communication, fair prices, and and overall comfortable experience, which is key for someone like me that doesn't know much of anything about cars. Final Rating: 5/5 (would recommend to anyone, including my grandma)

Nov 17, 2023

Excellent service and friendly staff. If ever need a trust worthy auto repair shop in the Hollywood area this is the place to service and repair your vehicle. Highly recommend them.

Nov 17, 2023

I left 5 stars because I don't know what I would deduct for. I've been bringing my car to Legit for a couple of years now and it is always a great experience. After mistakes with other mechanics in L.A. that, without exaggeration, cost me thousands of extra dollars in avoidable problems, I'm grateful to know about Legit, and I come from DTLA to bring my car to them every time. The only other mechanic I use is in a neighboring state near family members of mine. Greg and Gary are a great team. As the face of the company, Greg is warm, courteous, and always professional. He gets to know his regular customers on a first-name basis. As the expert, Gary is direct and no-nonsense in the best way. He believes in doing good work, fairly. I cross-reference prices, and while Legit's may not always be the absolute lowest in town, they're always reasonable, and usually beat out the competition. I have a vintage, high-mileage 4x4 that I regularly take into the mountains and desert. It recently reached an age where lots of little things have been going wrong, and Legit have been a blessing for me. They insist on using OEM parts whenever possible, and they're usually able to source those at competitive prices. Over the course of the work that I've had done at Legit, they've actually been slowly correcting things that were done wrong (and have thus failed) by previous mechanics. I went for a smog check today, and the technician there complimented me on how well I take care of the car. When I asked him how he could tell, he said it's because everything is clearly well-maintained, all parts are OEM, and the work is all done right. This was the smog guy! I told him it's because I have a great mechanic. I'm leaving this review today because Legit just came through for me again, resolving a particular dash light issue that arose separately during a recent repair, even though it wasn't their fault or obligation, and with no extra charge. The first time I brought my car to them, I didn't realize I would need to leave it there longer, and Gary took time out to drive me in his own car to the nearest Metro station. Now I bring my bike so I can get home and back on my own, but I'll never forget that kindness that few other mechanics in this town would show. Legit won't do every kind of job, which I think is a good sign, whether because of things they don't like to do, or simply aren't as good at. Any time I've brought them something they won't take on, they've given me a reliable referral. No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, and sooner or later someone will have a bad experience here for whatever unfortunate reason. But I got lucky to be referred to Legit by a technician at Valvoline during a routine oil change, and I would encourage anyone in L.A. looking for a fair, reliable mechanic who does good, lasting work in a family-style business where the employees all look happy at their job to stop by Legit and give them a try.

Nov 17, 2023

If you are in the SoCal area and you need anything regarding auto repair (oil change, tires, something happened to your car) - these guys are THE BEST. They explain everything super thoroughly, their prices are the lowest (they also don’t tell you to get things done that you don’t need to!), they are super friendly! I’ve been going to them for years and they are consistently the best. I feel like auto repair shops can sometimes prey on women/people who look like they may not know a ton about cars - and these guys make sure you understand what they are doing and why. Can’t recommend them enough!

Nov 17, 2023

Legit Auto supplies the best car service I’ve ever come across! Whenever I have car trouble, I never worry about being ripped off by mechanics because I know that Gary and Greg will provide the best prices out there for the service. Their services are always completed in a timely manner. When picking up my car, they even educate me on what happened, and ways to care for my car to prevent future damage. Highly recommend these guys!

Nov 17, 2023

Nothing but good things to say about this place! I took my 2013 VW Passat in for some much needed repairs. Greg and his team were incredible and were up front and honest about everything, communicating with me every step of the way. Before they pulled the trigger on anything, they checked in with me first. On top of all that, they were super friendly and I felt very taken care of throughout the entire process. Also, considering all the work I needed done, I was shocked by how quickly the turnaround was. If you need work done on your car, you can trust these guys 100% - they’ve made me a forever customer

Nov 17, 2023

These guys are THE BEST! They’re knowledgeable, do a thorough job while NOT saying they need to do services that aren’t needed (like too many shops do). They’re friendly and nice and get the job done swiftly at a good price. I’ve thanked the friend that recommended them to me a number of times and now I highly recommend them too.

Nov 17, 2022

Awesome dudes, Thanks Greg for helping with my car, and being honest

Nov 17, 2022

Fast service that’s fairly priced. The guys that work here are wonderful, professional and thorough!

Nov 17, 2022

Greg and his team did a awesome job on my car. They are very professional and pure quality at their service. I took my car for brake replacement and they found a different issue and fixed it at no extra charge. They are fair with their prices. Just the most awesome people to meet. I will definitely return for future repairs or replacements with Legit Automotive.

Nov 17, 2022

I had SUCH a positive experience at Legit Automotive. They were very thorough and open about what my car needed done and why - no tricks or trying to get me to buy things just for the sake of it. So happy to have a mechanic I can trust after years of looking!!

Nov 17, 2022

I’ve been going to Legit auto for many years and have always been completely satisfied on every level. They have made miracles happen with two Porches, and always charge WAY less than the dealership. Gary, Legit’s owner, is completely honest and is consistently efficient from start to finish. Nothing but dependable follow through and astute professionalism across the boards. Legit Auto truly lives up to it’s name...Highly recommend !

Nov 17, 2022

The mechanics are very friendly and they do great work!