Marina del Rey Auto Repair

I don't understand the poor reviews. Joe and Fernando are super friendly and knowledgeable they took great care of my car. I didn't feel that I was forced to any extra service other than simple recommendation which by the way I verified and I was recommended in the past from others too. I think they are professional and great. Lot more reasonable than most mechanics in this area. Highly recommended.

Alert! Alert! Attention everyone! Listen! This gas station has FULL-SERVICE available. Do you know what that means? That means when you come to this gas station, you essentially teleport back to 1950's America, without all the racism and bad haircuts! They pump your gas, clean your windows, and take care of you in every single possible way! I've been driving for over seven years now, and I've never experienced this before. I couldn't even process what was happening. The two gentlemen who rushed to my service were like angels from heaven. So kind, so sweet, so resourceful, so quick! The only problem was that I didn't know if I should tip them or not. I hope they didn't think I was a jerk. Anyway. Get your ass down here today!

I love the service!! From the pump to getting my oil changed the gentlemen at the 76 here are all smiles, welcoming, and genuine! Came here in serious need of some gas ( was really testing my limits on "E" lol ) I accidentally pulled into the "full-service" side of the gas station and it was such a delight!! I've only experienced this on the east coast! Alfonso was polite, helpful, and charming. We got to chat while he was cleaning my windows and another gentleman.. who's name I didn't catch :( .. checked my tire pressure. I felt like royalty coming here!! Fernando was just as wonderful and took my car in right away! I had to rush over to the coffee shop next door to write this review! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this spot! These guys are total studs and deserve ALL the kudos! I'll be back B-)

Broke an axle at 10pm tuesday evening, called AAA and had my car towed to Marina 76. I was contacted at 8am sharp and asked a few questions about what had happened. I was asked if I consented to a $45 inspection fee, to which I agreed. I was called back within the hour and given an estimate. Two hours later I got the call that I was ready to roll, and much to my delight the whole job came in slightly under budget. It takes a long time to develop an opinion on a garage and I will update this review as I see fit in the future. For the time being Villa Marina 76 has my full recommendation.

Incredibly overpriced. Dropped my car off because the AC wasnt working. Charged $97 to tell me it was the AC relay clutch and said it would cost $399 to fix it. I took it to W M Auto Service up the road and they fixed the exact same issue for $45!! No diagnostic fee or anything. Definitely not going here again.

Really clean environment. Restrooms were very clean usually gas station bathrooms are disgusting I never go to the bathrooms but I couldnt not wait after a large iced tea lol. Glad I stopped here because people are really nice too. They also put the gas for you which is cool cause we had luggage in the back so it makes it safer while I used the restroom .

Pretty shitty. I pulled in and one of the workers immediately came over to provide service which was good. However, he became pushy because I was trying to finish something on my phone. He eventually told me to leave and claimed that I was making him lose business. I am assuming he meant that I was taking up a spot. I'm not sure how that's even possible since when I looked around all the pumps were empty...super rude worker. I will never purchase gas from this station. Disappointing. If I could give zero stars, I would.

I was told by a mechanic in a neighboring city that we needed a ball-joint repair & that there was only 20% left on our rear brakes--both serious safety issues. Since I felt I had reason to not believe him-- due to spending over $2500 on what seemed to be questionable"repairs" in 7 months-- I wanted a second opinion. My next-door neighbor said she's been taking her car(s) to this 76 Station for over 20 years & trusted them implicitly. Because I will have to frequently drive 200+ miles to visit a very ill friend in the next month, I wanted to find out if these problems existed in the first place and how advanced each problem was. Villa Marina 76 told me neither problem existed! The first mechanic's estimate for the ball joint and brake repair was $900-1000. The total 76 Station "inspection" charge? $43.23! I could have been taken for another "ride" by a dishonest mechanic, but happily that wasn't the case. In addition to the honesty I experienced today, I also was glad to see that the shop was clean & orderly. Everyone was friendly & polite despite the fact that the yard behind the station was full of cars & cars were up on the lifts. Imagine actually being treated like a valued customer in a calm manner instead of feeling like you're adding more to their already stressed day! Fernando is terrific and Dave, who gave me a ride home after dropping off my car, was also really nice. Since I didn't have repairs done, I don't know how their repair prices compare to other shops, but I'll trust my neighbor who said she'd always felt they were fair price-wise. I believe in "a fair day's pay for a fair day's work" and I think that's what everyone will get at this 76 station.

I've been buying gas and servicing my cars here for years and it's time I give my praise because they deserve it and people need to know. This station is spotless and the staff professional and courteous. They even have a friendly attendant in the self-serve aisle should you need help (um...where else can you get that?). Their service garage is first-class with knowledgeable mechanics that I've learned to trust over the years. I've stopped taking my cars to dealerships for service solely because of this establishment. They are experienced pros that can relate to you and get the job done at less then dealer prices. Bingo!

This is a review for the Auto Repair and STAR Smog Check services. These guys are unethical and a total ripoff, and I'll never go there again. I needed to get a smog check to renew my car's registration and I figured I'd give this station a shot. I live less than a mile away and fill up here regularly, and wanted to continue to support a local business. I called first thing in the morning, and when they told me they had a spot available I drove right over. An hour later, they called me back to tell me that my car had failed the smog test, charged me $60 for the test, and offered to run diagnostic tests for $250 to determine why the car didn't pass. $250 to do a diagnostic test??!? You've got to be kidding me. I said no thanks and went on my way, shaking my head because I couldn't believe my car failed. I keep the car meticulously maintained, it's never failed a smog check before, and it just didn't make sense that it didn't pass the test. Until.....I looked down at the car's temperature gauge and saw that the car was still cold - it wasn't even at operating temperature. There is not a single car on the road today, used or brand new off the lot, that will pass a smog check until it's at operating temperature. The catalytic converter is a car's primary emissions control system, and it doesn't work to reduce emissions until it is HOT, i.e. at normal operating temperature. Anyhow, I drove 15 mins to the smog station I'd used previously, had them test the car, and lo and behold it passed!!! All because the car had warmed up with use and was at normal operating temperature. And 76 wanted to charge me $250 to "diagnose" why the car failed smog, on top of the $60 they charged me for administering the test. I gave them the benefit of the doubt - after all, it was first thing on a Monday morning, and maybe an inexperienced tech was given the job. It's possible it was an honest mistake. I went back yesterday to speak to the service manager, explain the situation, and see if he'd be willing to rectify the situation. Aaaaaaaaaaaaand no. He actually defended their practice, denying any responsibility for ensuring that the car is being tested under the proper conditions. Shady shady shady. It's mechanics and service stations like this one that give all mechanics a bad name. I'd stay far away from this one if I were you.