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Nishimura's Auto Service
(Torrance, CA)

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22634 Normandie Ave. ,
Torrance, CA 90502
(phone unkown)
Features and Specialties: Keeps track of your cars repair history for you ,Reminds you when routine maintenance is needed ,Guarantees all work for at least 1 month or 1000 miles ,Road tests vehicles when appropriate ,Happily gives binding estimates

AM General, Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Datsun, Dodge, Eagle, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Geo, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile

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Survey results:

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They are always honest 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They are competent 0.0 on scale of 1-5
The repair price is always reasonable 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They fix the problem the first time 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They complete the work in a timely manner 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They respond well when they screw something up 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They take the time to explain the problems and necessary repairs 0.0 on scale of 1-5
The shop is located in a safe neighborhood 0.0 on scale of 1-5
The hours of operation are convenient for customers 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They treat male and female customers in the same manner 0.0 on scale of 1-5
They are near public transportation (or provide loaners, shuttle bus, rides as needed) 0.0

Reviewers Comments:

Tak Nishimura did an excellent job fixing my truck and his prices for working on my engine and air conditioning were far more reasonable than other mechanics that I could find in the area! Well worth the trip from the beach cities west of Torrance. I don't earn all that much so it really paid for me to wait at his shop and skip work while he fixed my truck. Price and competence make Tak a real find, and it was my idea to write this. He is not a relative and did not offer to pay me.

--reviewer #40041, 2002


Mr. N is honest and a great mechanic - He's always straightforward and could have charged me for plenty of work - I thought I needed a new clutch...he did an adjustment in 10 minutes and charged $5. He's done my brakes and fixed an oil leak. Her shows me the extra parts, and has done extra work w/o charging for the labor. He's a proud and good mechanic,so good, he's completely booked.

--reviewer #68464, 2005


My son, who just moved San Pedro, called me with an emergency car problem and no idea where to take it. I had no idea either until I found this shop on this site. I took a chance and recommended it to him and just hoped for the best. He doesn't know a lot about cars and would be a fairly easy person to take advantage of because he's also very trusting. He was thrilled with the work that they did. He said his car hadn't felt as good in ages. Their price was very fair and they finished exactly when they said they would. He was so happy when I spoke with him, I had to post these comments. Thanks.

--reviewer #78774, 2006


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