Honest Auto Repair in South Bay: 5 Recommended Shops

Torrance

Bothwell Automotive 3+ sources

r/SouthBayLA regulars: honest, fair, no stiffing.recommendations into 2024–2026.

20730 Earl St, Torrance, CA 90503 · (310) 371-5712

Last checked: October 25, 2026

Torrance · W 223rd St

Hiro Auto Service 3+ sources

• Honda / Toyota

r/SouthBayLA regulars, 2021–2025: “amazingly honest,” refused to replace brake pads that still had life, found a cheap sensor/relay fix instead of a big A/C bill.Named again in 2025 Camry and Mazda threads; hard to find, so call for directions.

1768 W 223rd St, Ste D, Torrance, CA 90501 · (310) 371-9174

Last checked: October 26, 2026

Torrance · Del Amo Blvd

Japanese Auto Center 3+ sources

• Honda / Toyota

The most-repeated r/SouthBayLA pick across 2022–2025 threads; a 6–7-year customer calls them “straight shooters” and “fair, honest,” cheaper than other quotes.Others: “personable, professional, knowledgeable,” done well with Honda and Toyota. Commenters mention a AAA discount and a shuttle; ask when you call.

1846 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501 · (310) 618-0777

Last checked: October 26, 2026

Torrance · Hawthorne Blvd near 190th

Master Tech 2 sources

Owner Herbert, called “the nicest, most honest mechanic” on r/SouthBayLA (2021); another local calls him very reliable over 7 years and two cars (2025).Small lot, and the shop says it works by appointment, so call first.

18411 Hawthorne Blvd, Unit C, Torrance, CA 90504 · (310) 371-8208

Last checked: October 26, 2026

Gardena · Crenshaw Blvd

Honda Guys 3+ sources

• Honda

Former Honda techs; “as honest as it gets in the south bay” and “quick and honest and even explained to me what was going on” (r/SouthBayLA, 2024).Recommended again on r/AskLosAngeles as honest, knowledgeable, and fairly priced, and “worth the drive.” They'll point you elsewhere if they can't do the job.

14809 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249 · (310) 293-4853

Last checked: October 26, 2026