Auto Repair, Costa Mesa, California
Being
sold
repairs
you
don't
need?
Not
here.
Byron's full-service shop on Placentia Ave. The estimate always shows its work, and the work you don't need gets talked out of, not sold.
Services
The estimate, itemized.
Full-service repair and maintenance. Every line gets explained before you approve it, and the lines you don't need get crossed off in red.
Engine diagnostics and check engine light
Proper diagnosis first, parts second. You hear what is wrong and why before anything is quoted.
Brake service
Pads, rotors, and full brake inspections with honest measurements, not scare tactics.
Oil changes and scheduled maintenance
Factory-schedule maintenance that keeps the car reliable and the warranty intact.
Electrical and battery
Batteries, starters, alternators, and the wiring gremlins that strand people at the worst times.
Steering and suspension
Shocks, struts, and steering work for a car that tracks straight and rides quiet.
Heating and air conditioning
AC that actually blows cold and heat for the two cold weeks a year.
Transmission service
Service and repair for automatic transmissions, quoted after diagnosis, never before.
The Byron rule
Honest is the business model.
Read any review of this shop and the same word keeps appearing. Byron talks customers out of work they don't need, recommends other shops when they are the better fit, and texts updates from the bay.
- Took over the shop as a young apprentice when the original owner retired, and built it on repeat customers
- Known for sending people elsewhere when another shop fits the job better
- Explains the why behind every repair, with time and cost estimates up front
- Clean, efficient shop with quick turnaround on maintenance and repairs
"Saved me from spending thousands at another place. Recommended another shop when he wasn't sure he was the right person for the job. HONEST!"
Elizabeth Lapite's Google review, and it is far from the only one that reads like it.
"Byron provided an incredibly high level of thought and care to my service. Thanks again Performance Auto!" Matthew Rivera, Google review
Reviews
4.9 stars. 239 reviews.
Google 4.90, Facebook 5.00, Loc8NearMe 4.90
"All these five star reviews are true! Honest, great shop! Saved me from spending thousands at another place. Recommended another shop when he wasnt sure he was the right person for the job! HONEST! Thank you so much Byron!"
"I can't recommend Performance Auto Service and Repair enough! Byron, the owner, has treated us like family since day one. His commitment to customer service is truly above and beyond."
"I cannot recommend this place enough!!! Save your time and money and get your car fixed here. Byron and his team are just the best!"
"Ive been a customer of Performance Auto for 25 years. Byron is professional, intelligent, and most importantly honest. He never performs unnecessary work on my cars. I am lucky to have Byron as my mechanic!"
"Byron provided an incredibly high level of thought and care to my service. I appreciate the opportunity to have my car repaired by a team so dedicated to providing amazing customer support."
How it works
How an estimate goes.
Tell us the symptom
Call or stop by. The weirder the noise, the better the story. We listen first.
We diagnose, you see everything
The car gets properly diagnosed and you get the full picture, explained in plain words.
Approve only what you need
The estimate is itemized. The lines you don't need get crossed off, not sold.
Fixed right, drive out
Quality repairs at fair prices, and a shop you will actually come back to.
Get an estimate
Start with a call.
Tell us what the car is doing and we will tell you straight what it needs. Estimates are itemized, and the unnecessary lines get crossed off.
Prefer to talk? Call (949) 722-6387, Mon to Fri 8 AM to 5 PM, Sat 8 AM to 12 PM.
Service area
Costa Mesa's neighborhood shop.
On Placentia Ave, serving drivers across the surrounding Orange County cities.
FAQ
Straight answers.
Will you try to sell me work I don't need?+
No. That is the entire reputation of this shop. If the car doesn't need it, Byron says so, and reviewers say he has sent them to other shops when they were the better fit.
How much will my repair cost?+
It depends on the diagnosis, which is why the estimate is itemized line by line. Call with the symptom and you will get a straight answer about what to expect.
Do I need an appointment?+
Appointments keep things moving, but the shop is known for quick responses and fast turnaround. Call ahead and they will fit you in.
Do you work on all makes and models?+
Yes, full-service repair across makes and models, from daily drivers to work vehicles.
How long will the repair take?+
You get a time estimate up front with the quote, and updates while the work is happening. Byron is known for texting customers directly.
Where are you, and when are you open?+
2044 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM, closed Sunday.
Ready when you are
Get the honest estimate.
(949) 722-6387 Call Performance Auto now4.9 stars across 239 reviews. 20 years in the industry. 2044 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa.