Auto Repair · STAR Smog · Hawaiian Gardens
The mechanic three
generations already trust.
Honest, ASE-certified repair and STAR-certified smog checks on Centralia Street. Same fair pricing that's kept Hawaiian Gardens families coming back for over twenty years.
What we handle
Everything your car needs, under one roof.
From a two-minute smog pass to a repair the dealer overcharged you for, J & C keeps it simple: find the real problem, quote it fairly, fix it properly.
General Auto Repair
Cars, trucks and SUVs, foreign and domestic. Straight answers on what needs doing now and what can wait, then the work done right the first time.
STAR Smog Check
A State of California licensed STAR-certified smog station. Test and repair under one roof, so if your car doesn't pass we can usually put it right on the spot.
Oil Changes & Maintenance
Routine oil changes and scheduled maintenance that keep your car dependable. Fair pricing, no upsell you didn't ask for.
Batteries & Parts
ACDelco batteries and quality parts fitted by ASE-certified hands. The parts that go in your car are ones we'd put in our own.
Diagnostics & Honest Advice
Not sure what's wrong? We'll find it and tell you plainly, including when the dealer wants thousands for something we can fix for far less.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed. Drop by during opening hours and we'll get you looked after quickly, the way regulars have counted on for years.
The shop on Centralia
Run by people who'd rather keep a customer than win one.
J & C Auto Repair has looked after Hawaiian Gardens drivers for over twenty years. Ask around and you'll hear the same thing: fair prices, no pressure, and work that lasts. One family told us three generations of them have brought their cars here.
Martin, Eddie and the team are ASE certified and straight with you. When a dealer once quoted a customer thousands for a warranty issue, J & C got the truck back on the road for a fraction of it. That's the whole idea here.
As a state-licensed STAR smog station, we test and repair in the same visit, so a failed check doesn't turn into a second trip across town.
In their words
Twenty years of regulars can't all be wrong.
“For more than 20 years now my family has received great service at reasonable prices from J&C Auto Repair. 3 generations of my family have used them and we've all been happy with the customer service and quality of work.”
“Highly Recommend this place. Martin and Eddie were very honest and straight forward. Got my truck back on the road after the dealer wanted thousands of dollars for an issue that is covered under warranty because I was 2k miles over the warranty limit.”
“I've always brought my cars here for smog. Honest guys, highly recommended!!!”
The bays on Centralia
A real shop, not a stock photo.
Come by
Find us on Centralia Street.
Walk-ins welcome during opening hours. For smog checks and quick jobs there's usually no wait.
- Phone562-865-3720
- Monday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Get in touch
Need a smog check or a second opinion?
Call for the fastest answer, or send a note and we'll get back to you. Tell us the car and what's going on, and we'll tell you straight what it needs.
Call the shop562-865-3720