Full service auto repair in Garden Grove, run by people who tell you the truth about your car. Smog, alignment, brakes, body and muffler, all under one roof and one honest quote.
Routine maintenance to major repairs, smog to bodywork, we keep it all in house so you deal with one team you can trust.
01
General Repair & Diagnostics
All makes and models. We find the real problem, tell you what needs doing now and what can wait, and fix it right the first time.
02
Smog Check & Smog Repairs
A STAR certified test and repair station. We can smog your car and, if it fails, do the repairs to get it to pass. All in one stop.
03
Computer Wheel Alignment
Precision computer alignment to stop uneven tire wear and pulling. In and out fast, done properly on modern equipment.
04
Brake & Lamp Inspection
Official brake and lamp certified. Inspections, certifications and repairs so your car is safe and street legal.
05
Body & Muffler Work
Auto body repair plus muffler and exhaust service. From a rattling exhaust to post-accident bodywork, we handle it.
06
Batteries & Electrical
Interstate Batteries sold and fitted on site, plus electrical diagnostics so your car starts every time.
Who we are
A shop this town has trusted for over 30 years
James Auto Center has been on Garden Grove Blvd since 1989. Tony and the crew, Andrew, Russell and Hoc, have built the shop on honest advice and fair prices, which is why so many customers keep coming back and sending their families.
We are a STAR certified, state licensed smog station, brake and lamp certified, and set up for computer alignment. That means a car that fails smog can be tested and repaired in the same place, and a job gets done right instead of just quickly.
“The work is excellent, the prices are fair, and they keep you apprised of what is needed and what can wait.”
Michael Hamilton, Google review
The shop
Certified, equipped, and open six days
On Garden Grove Blvd, easy to find, with the certifications posted right on the wall.
From our customers
4.4 stars across 120 Google reviews
So I found James Auto Center awhile ago and let me tell you Andrew, and his crew are awesome. The work is excellent, the prices are fair, and they keep you apprised of what is needed, and what can wait. I highly recommend this shop.
Michael Hamilton
I highly recommend James Auto Center. I have a 2004 Audi A4 and I needed to pass smog. They made the necessary repairs so that my car passed smog. Russell was very polite, straightforward and clear with his customer service for me. I'm very happy with their service.
Fernando Arce
One of the places I trust and the guys are easy to talk to and give good prices. They are genuine and honest on what's needed. Tony comes through for me every time. A place I trust.
Dung Nguyen
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Bring us the car
Call for the quickest answer, or send a note and we will get back to you. Walk in during hours and we will take a look.
