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July 2024 by Mitchell Tsai
Best tacos and car repairs!
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July 2024 by mixterioxo
This is the California tacos Good tacos great service
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April 2024 by Jon Johnson
Best street tacos in Pasadena
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April 2024 by M. Galhouse
I’ve been coming here for several years. It is a great shop that will never try to sell you something you don’t need. Star Mazda in Glendale told me I needed new brakes a year after I bought a “Certified” Used Car from them. Fortunately, I brought it to Joe to do the work during my next oil change. He told me the brakes were fine. I ended up using those same brakes another 5 years!
Nishikawa is very resourceful in finding aftermarket or junkyard parts to keep older vehicles running smoothly without having to resort to outrageously priced OEM stuff. The place keeps very busy, as their prices are reasonable for great work.
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September 2023 by Christine W.
I went here all 4 years I lived in LA before I moved away. Joe was super great and could always rely on his trustworthy service. He would tell me if something was too expensive or unnecessary. Would definitely recommend!
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September 2023 by Mark W.
It pains me to write this, as I have known Joe for many years, and for many years he has provided me honest and excellent service for my Prius, at very reasonable prices. However, I recently took my Mazda MX-5 to his shop for a check-over and oil change, as I was gifted the vehicle by my father-in-law. I was duly billed for inspection and oil change, including 4.5 quarts of oil. 3k miles later, there was a rumbling from below the car that I initially thought was the catalytic converter, but it got worse and I took it in. Joe informed me the car had no oil in it and was showing metal flakes, engine shot, would need a new one. I was shocked, as there was no smoke, no leaks from the engine, and oil changes are supposed to happen every 12k. I consulted several other mechanics who all immediately had the same reaction - that likely someone at Joe's shop forgot to put the oil in during the oil change or didn't put enough in. I confronted Joe with this, and he launched into a very disappointing BS tapdance about how bad the engine design was, how they burn oil, etc., and this could totally happen without smoke "because it's synthetic oil" and without leaks because... well just because. I tried to follow up with him to get SOME help from his side with the staggering cost of replacing the engine, but he wouldn't return my calls. In fairness, it was certainly partly my fault for not checking the dipstick regularly, but after 3k miles it did not occur to me that it would be an issue (the MX-5 does not have an idiot light for oil - or really anything else, and I am admittedly an idiot). Nonetheless, this came on the heels of a similar experience, where I had a bracket lock placed on the catalytic converter of my Prius to keep it from getting nicked, and as I drove it off his lot it immediately was rattling, brought it back the next day and Joe said someone must have tried to steal it that night, since one of the bolts was gone. It was pretty obvious that someone in his shop forgot to attach one of the bolts (he quickly fixed it no charge at least). I'm sure it's hard to find good help right now, but Joe's reactions were dishonest and deeply disappointing. Please consider this when deciding whether to use Nishikawa and in dealing with Joe. I will now regretfully look elsewhere.
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September 2023 by Ricardo Chillon
Really good
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September 2023 by Tacoma Super Charger
Only because California taco truck is there in the evening ???
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September 2023 by Talmadge Morning Jr
Best after our taco Spot in Pasadena!
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September 2023 by JianWei Bai
The best
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August 2023 by Stephanie F.
Joe is an angel! He saved my life. A few months ago I was involved in a car accident and I've been duking it out with insurance ever since. My car started falling apart on my way to Pasadena today so I pulled over and Joe was able to help me almost immediately. Fantastic service, fantastic guy! 1000 stars, would definitely recommend!
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July 2023 by Alice Q.
Joe is the BEST he's a great guy fun to talk with and really honest and takes care of our 3 vehicles. He even has the cutest dog Melacy,
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March 2023 by Shivaly R.
Great reliable service. Joe is amazing! I've been bringing my car here for several years
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March 2023 by Tye Neverson
I'm a Uber driver and my headlight went out. The shop closed at 4 pm and Tony went above and beyond to help me fix my light. Thanks man I truly appreciate your help! I highly recommend this shop to anyone. The staff is very professional!
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December 2022 by Ana T.
Joe is an absolute angel. We have an old '07 sedan and don't want to buy a second car yet. Had some weird noises and Joe helped diagnose the issue and helped us make a financially smart decision based on the age/mileage of the car. Absolutely would go back again.
