Burbank Auto Repair

BEST MECHANIC IN THE WORLD!!! VERY FAIR & TRUSTWORTHY! Awesome, amazing, fair, knowledgable, very reasonable rates. I can't say enough GREAT things about Chalard's. They saved my life and did my repairs for about half of what I would have paid my old mechanic. I found Chalard though Yelp, and so glad I did! Chalard is an expert mechanice and very very fair. You can trust him. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! :D

I've had so many bad experiences with mechanics in the past that when my very reliable Toyota Rav4 needed major mechanical my head was spinning. He actually came recommended by another mechanic down the street who was a specialist. My fiance came with me to make sure there wasn't any funny business. He admitted it was a very expensive job, over $1,000, even more at the dealer, but he was kind and gave me a big break on the price. We checked other places to make sure and he was by far the most reasonable. He did a terrific job. My car felt like new. Went back to him for other minor fixings. Funny thing is everytime I see him he's in a different mood. I think it depends on how busy he is which he usually is. He's never really talkative and he's usually serious, but I was pleasantly surprised when he joked with me on the phone. He said "Sure, bring the car in anytime, but don't bring it in when it's raining. I don't want to be swimming!" Anyone who knows Chalard knows this is a gem coming from him!

I recently brought my Honda Civic in to have the compressor in the air conditioner replaced. Chalard's Auto Repair did a wonderful job. I heard of them via a referral from a friend who highly recommended them and is also in the auto business. He doesn't know how they can do such great work and such affordable price. I drove all the way from Carlsbad to have my car worked on and would do it again. Chalard's provided exceptional service in a timely fashion and came through with everything they promised-actually they came in slightly less than quoted which was a nice surprise. On top of the great pricing they provided a year warranty!! The owner is a very sweet soft spoken man and very easy to business with and support. I highly recommend this auto repair shop.

My family is close with Chalard and has been bringing their cars into his shop for many, many years. He'll get the job done, try to save you a dollar, while not cutting corners or with any shadiness. Yes, his place does look crowded and messy, not as pretty as the dealership you're so comfortable with. It's the quality of the work that counts. Don't let the looks of the joint deceive you. I will warn you now, his place is busy. Sometimes it may take a little longer for your car to get fixed but how can you blame him when everyone is trying to go to him to get their cars serviced. If you have the patience, then you'll be fine. If you want it fixed right there and then, you might want to look elsewhere. Besides that, Chalard is legit. My family has never had any issues with bringing our cars to his shop.

Chalard is the most stand up auto repair guy I've ever had the pleasure of personally taking my automobiles to. This man is always be upfront and honest. If there isn't a problem, he won't "pretend" fix your car and charge you. If he can't fix it, he won't charge you. Trust is a five letter word. Trust should be this man's middle name. I just bought another new 'used' car recently. Its time to introduce Chalard to my new family member, the Acura TL.

Holy cow, Chalard is AMAZING. I went there with very low expectations about my car--it broke down unexpectedly and the first mechanic I went to quoted me $2800 to fix it, and recommended I just junk the car. I decided to take it to Chalard for a second opinion, and THANK GOD I did. He told me the other guy didn't know what he was talking about and he could do the fix for about $1300. I picked it up the other week, and omg my little car purrs like a kitten. It sounds/drives better than it EVER has. He offered to do a free checkup after 500 miles just to make sure everything is ok. Chalard, you are my automotive savior and a god among men. Other notes: yes, the place looks really terrible from the outside--like a chop shop, actually, but trust your fellow yelpers, things are not as they appear. Also, they took 2 days longer to fix it than they estimated, but not a big deal . . .

ASTOUNDINGLY HONEST AND INEXPENSIVE. After 10 years of calling Chalard my mechanic, I can't say enough great things about him. Each and every friend I've sent to him with car trouble have come back a devoted fan of this fantastic man. In a business full of petty crooks, Chalard is a shining example of honesty, quality, integrity, and skill. Enio

This place is AWESOME! I've been going to him for over 20 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my cars. Chalard is truly the last honest mechanic. Like the other reviewers said, he will not fix something unless you need it and his prices are just right (read - very cheap/reasonable). You'll be sorry if you don't go to him!

BEST mechanic EVER! He knows what he's doing and doesn't give you the run around and help out in more way than you can imagine. He's like FAMILY. I highly recommend you get all your services done here.

Chalard truly is the bomb! I can't say enough good things about him so I'm letting the stars speak for this review. I just wish he wasn't in Burbank (or at least I wish I had a friend that could pick me up and drop me off when my car would be serviced there).