Lions Automotive

Address: 340 Van Ness Ave Suite A, Torrance, CA 90501, United States
Phone: +1 310-787-9760
Services: Service options: Language assistance,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Oil change,
Amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Mechanic, Toilets,
Planning: Appointments recommended,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,

Category: Auto repair shop, Car repair and maintenance service, Mechanic
Rating: 4.6
Site: http://lionsautomotive.net/
Worktime:
DayTime
Monday8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday8 AM–5 PM
Thursday8 AM–5 PM
Friday8 AM–5 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed




Name: M*** S******
Date: 2024-06-14 16:48:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Walt’s was packed yesterday when we had my wife’s car towed there. There was a new problem w/ the automatic shifting gear. Walt’s mechanics jumped on it! They took the console apart, found the problem, put in the new part and had the car ready an hour before closing time! And we got a big AAA discount. BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP in all the South Bay!!! 👍🏿👏🏾👍🏿

Name: M***** S*****
Date: 2024-06-11 21:14:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Efficient and my car is running great!! Thanks guys

Name: C* L* & J*** P***
Date: 2024-06-11 01:00:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Appointment was for Tuesday because they were very busy on Monday. Took car in on Monday morning because was in area. Two hours later it was done.
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Name: K** O****
Date: 2024-05-29 22:19:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent service both labor and customer

Name: r***** s*******
Date: 2024-05-17 01:26:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Service was great. My car had a engine check light issue which was identified in the diagnostic codes and the resolution was to replace the weak battery and the positive cable. Paul was able to expedite the cable and got the car done at the end of the day. I greatly appreciate his extra effort to get my car road ready. They also kept me posted with information along the way. Will be visiting again for future work.

Name: R****** F*****
Date: 2024-05-14 20:46:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Handled problem quickly and professionally.They have my business.

Name: C*****
Date: 2024-04-28 00:34:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Very happy with service, coming back .

Name: F*** B****
Date: 2024-04-25 00:34:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly service. Needed repairs are clearly explained. Very happy to have a driver to take me home and back. Easy to schedule appointments. I wouldnt trust my car to anyone else.I can always count on Paul to clearly explain what needs to be done.

Name: D**** S*******
Date: 2024-03-28 18:06:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely the best service (tire alignment) ever! Victor was professional & a true blessing! Thank you!

Name: d*** l******
Date: 2024-03-20 21:45:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Of course 5 Stars!I had sorta a dilemma and explained to Victor and his extremely courteous customer service kicked in with understanding our situation said back your car up to our front door so your wife can have a very short walk inside to sit down and we will get right on it.Minutes later he came in and explained there was going to be a longer time as they ran into a problem. I’m so excited that Victor came in and let us know it was going to take longer.They were able to complete in a timely manner and we were on our way. Folks, this type of service is what us people in our 70’s are use to. So very happy with Lion’s…. Yep, earning our trust for a mechanic for our vehicles.Thank you Victor

Name: S**** M*******
Date: 2024-03-08 18:21:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and Sisi helped me out with an inspection of a used car I was thinking to buy. They were so helpful, very thorough with the inspection, talked through the different findings with me and gave me good advice. I really appreciated their perspective, and thought they were very knowledgeable - they really helped me navigate this decision! Thank you both - would definitely recommend Lions after my experience.

Name: P**** L*****
Date: 2024-03-05 17:10:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Thorough and professional. Sisis a great help.

Name: B**** F*******
Date: 2024-02-28 01:04:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Gracias to Victor and his team for the good work in my car.

Name: J**** R****
Date: 2024-02-21 01:10:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Lion automotive is very customer focused and detailed in their findings and recommendations. Victor and team are great to work with throughout the process.

Name: T****** W******
Date: 2024-02-10 03:09:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Every visit has been above expectations. Customer service is excellent at every level. The detailed written explanation of suggested repairs and service provided separates them from the rest!I trust the owner Victor and I drove 50 miles to have my vehicle repaired at Lions because of the quality work they do!

Name: P**** K***
Date: 2024-02-02 16:03:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Very kind and friendly staffGood job, thank you again.

Name: J****** M***
Date: 2024-01-01 15:53:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive is the Greatest They did 100% more than I ask for and I feel Safer when I’m driving to clients and the grocery store or bank Johnnie R Maul

Name: T**** C*****
Date: 2023-12-29 22:39:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Wouldn’t go anywhere else, thank you, Victor and team!!

Name: J*** M******
Date: 2023-12-23 17:54:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Good

Name: C*** S**********
Date: 2023-12-21 17:51:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been using Lions Automotive off and on since the early 2000s. Victor and his team have always been helpful and professional, and Ive been very satisfied with the work theyve done. Their prices are reasonable and they are much easier to deal with than one of the local dealerships. Highly recommended!

Name: P*** K****
Date: 2023-12-03 18:30:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Good job

Name: J***** C*********
Date: 2023-11-28 18:27:27
Rating: 1
Comment: High prices for poor quality of work. The shop may be big and look nice, but it honestly doesn’t do great work. Thing will be charged & not fixed. Parts will be listed & sold as new, but will be used and will fail prematurely. If you purchase a used vehicle & ask for an inspection they will tell you to fix things that have a high price tag, but neglect things that really need replacing… do yourself a favor & go else where…Update !Victor is incorrect! He didn’t call me, I called him after I received my car back because the person who recommended him to me told me to convey my concerns. Upon the return of my car, I noticed I was charged for a new air filter as well as the labor to replace it, although the old air filter was still there and the cover panel still laying in my trunk. I was charged to repair an oil leak, and the next day, oil was still leaking. The reseal of my oil pan was a patch job at best and looked very messy. Two years after a new” catalytic converter was installed, my car failed smog, resulting in me having to replace it with a real new one. The converter he installed was a used one from 2015… Currently, my car is in a real mechanics shop having repairs done, and I was just informed the water pump wasnt replaced like I was told it was and charged for by Lions Automotive. Was that $300 refund really to my benefit when none of the work I paid for was done properly? The amount was a little over $2000, and nothing was ultimately done to my car. Truly shameful.

Name: m***** b****
Date: 2023-11-23 16:11:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor was transparent and worked with me to get my vehicle fixed.

Name: T*** R******
Date: 2023-11-21 20:32:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Great staff, great work, will definitely be using them again, prompt service.

Name: M**** B*
Date: 2023-11-09 21:58:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Solid folks. Great work. Fantastic customer service. The text updates were amazing!

Name: C*
Date: 2023-11-09 16:05:55
Rating: 5
Comment: I’m very much a DIY for car repairs…But for those things that require a professional shop…Lions is the place !

Name: D***** B*******
Date: 2023-11-09 00:13:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Lion Automotive ROCKS! The attention to detail to both the vehicle and the customer is the reason I keep coming back for any automotive needs and the reasons why I happily recommend them. Victor and his team are a blessing!Dan Bradford

Name: D**** O*****
Date: 2023-11-08 20:52:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Excelent serviceFriendly and trustworthy staffAbove and beyond the call of duty

Name: K** S
Date: 2023-11-07 22:09:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Always a pleasure and a related to bring my car in for service. Been going to Victor for over 30 years!!

Name: D**** T********
Date: 2023-10-21 07:10:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions AutoMotive is a very quick and nice service, i love them so much so trustworthy and reliable!

Name: r***** m*****
Date: 2023-10-13 14:44:20
Rating: 5
Comment: These guys are awesome. Attention to detail diagonosis is on point. I will return in the future when repairs are needed.

Name: K*** H*****
Date: 2023-10-10 15:15:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly and great service. Appreciate all the text updates and communication after services are provided.

Name: R*** G***
Date: 2023-10-10 04:33:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Always a great experience at Lions Automotive. I trust Lions and Victor to keep my car and truck in safe tip top condition.

Name: R**** D*****
Date: 2023-10-07 02:59:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Good service at a fair price

Name: a****************
Date: 2023-09-21 00:18:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Good place. Would recommend to a friend. Waaaayy cheaper than Toyota on Western ave.

Name: F****** Y**
Date: 2023-09-20 04:42:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor, thanks so much for taking care of my Teslas front tire.Fred Yim

Name: J**** R********
Date: 2023-09-06 21:53:28
Rating: 5
Comment: They are very detail oriented. I feel comfortable and safe at Lion’s. My brakes feel and sound great! I’ve been a customer for 15 years.

Name: O**** N***
Date: 2023-08-22 19:58:59
Rating: 2
Comment: Brought my van in due to engine lights on dash. I had run a code check twice personally, once actually right before I brought the van in to confirm what the code was and research the possible issues associated with the code.First off, Lions Automotive shows up as a AAA approved repair shop which is suppose to offer members a 10% discount and repair warranties up to 24 months/24,000 miles. I asked about the AAA discount and they tell me they give the warranty but not the discount, which is against what the AAA website shows.I have to sign something that says that there is a ~$150 diagnostic fee if I do not get my van repaired there.I get a call telling later in the day that the code is not showing up and they need to charge me to try and recreate the code. I know the code was showing up before I brought the van in and I know I did not erase the code. I told them what the code was and they said the would check the couple areas that code is indicating there is an issue. I get a call back at the end of the day that they could not finish and would like the car over night.They tell me which part they believe needs to be replaced and I agree to have it replaced.I come to pick up my car to find out they did NOT remove the diagnostic fee by having the repair done there. They still charged me the diagnostic fee. They also charged me $220 for the part. I called around and the most expensive dealer price for a dealer part I found was $180. There is a NAPA auto shop down the street from the shop that had the Denso part that was installed on my van for $150. Car repair shops do not pay full retail for parts, they get discounts.I have no complaints about the quality of work done, but I do have issues with them charing a diagnostic fee when they said it would not be charged if I had repairs done there. I have an issue with the absorbent amount charged for the part and that they are still a AAA certified repair shop and cherry pick which benefits (no 10% discount) to offer their customers.

Name: E**** C*******
Date: 2023-08-21 00:17:45
Rating: 5
Comment: I want to thank every one of you . thank you for answering my question. when an unfamiliar light came up on my dashboard. this gave me peace. every none is so nice. have a blessed day!

Name: J**** T******
Date: 2023-08-20 15:03:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and his team repaired my transmission. He changed my oil and did it by explaining why the transmission wasn’t workin right.

Name: j**** g******
Date: 2023-08-17 01:20:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor is wonderful when dealing with my older car. Highly recommend his team and the work they do😉I have a New Car and Victor and his team take excellent care of my cars! I give him a solid 10 out of 10 for providing consistent top notch excellent service!!18 months later and Victor and his team are still doing an amazing job of keeping my car running top notch. I highly recommend and trust their entire team!!

Name: J******* C***
Date: 2023-08-12 01:13:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Thank you Lion’s Automotive, for allowing me to bring in my car same day to inspect a concerning leak. You all did a fantastic job of addressing the issue quickly and getting the repairs done. Like I’ve said before, you guys are the best!

Name: A* C*****
Date: 2023-08-11 22:39:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Auto Motive has been taking care of my work trucks as well as my wife and daughters cars for years. I know that I can always count on them for the best workmanship and attention to detail. He and Victor is a man of the highest integrity.

Name: S***** L***
Date: 2023-08-11 15:04:58
Rating: 5
Comment: For a woman going to an auto shop is nerve wrecking. But Victor over there made it a good experience. I was in and out provided me with more than enough information. Honest and clean.

Name: D*****
Date: 2023-07-29 04:37:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Always great Service from Victor and Sissy. Very prompt, knowledgeable and communicative. Recommended for any auto repair.

Name: C****** B*****
Date: 2023-07-27 16:36:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Courteous. Great communicators. Set realistic time frames. Delivered one day early. They are my new automotive repair shop for sure. Also reasonable prices! Their front desk was courteous and the owner was a joy!!

Name: J****** G*****
Date: 2023-07-22 18:57:46
Rating: 5
Comment: I am driving my car to Lake Tahoe in 2 wks. I heard sounds when driving and starting and stopping that suggested I had brake problems. So I took it to Lions. Sure glad I did. They did an inspection and found that I not only had front brake problems, as suspected, but also part of the noise was coming from the rear wheel bearings, which were going bad. On top of that they found a nail in one of the rear tires. All that was taken care of. If I hadnt taken it to Lions, I am sure I would had a vehicle brake down somewhere in the San Joaquin Valley.

Name: L**** B****
Date: 2023-07-15 19:35:56
Rating: 5
Comment: I had my oil changed and it was a good day, not alot of other cars.

Name: M***** W*****
Date: 2023-07-14 19:19:44
Rating: 5
Comment: My place for years

Name: D**** N****
Date: 2023-07-14 01:56:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Took my father’s car in for service at Lion’s Automotive this week. The team was friendly and attentive. They did a complete inspection and diagnosed the issue quickly. The service was done right and the problem was resolved quickly. I will definitely be back if and when we have additional vehicle repairs.

Name: V****** C***
Date: 2023-06-30 15:53:03
Rating: 5
Comment: From start to finish, Victor and his staff were incredibly professional AND kind! Unfortunately, my issue has to be taken care of by the car company, but that was a result of Victor and his teams independently-led investigation and discovering that there was a campaign (similar to a recall) on my cars engine. Hopefully that car company will honor it. 🤞 But based on my experience, I have no doubt that Victor and his team are honest and professional, and will go above and beyond to fix your car. It feels good to know I have now found a mechanic I feel comfortable and confident taking my car to for any issue or repair.

Name: C**** W***
Date: 2023-06-29 18:54:55
Rating: 5
Comment: I want everyone who sees this review that Lions Automotive in Torrance is the most professional and best repair shop in the entire state of California....thank you Victor!

Name: R***** M****
Date: 2023-06-17 22:13:12
Rating: 5
Comment: The staff is very professional and helpfulThe service is far above the five star rating.I recommend Lion’s’ automotive service to my neighbors, friends and family. They are my go to automotive service center
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Name: S***** B*******
Date: 2023-06-15 04:29:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Lion’s provided the best, most polite and most honest car service I’ve had since I moved to California nearly 10 years ago! Highly recommend.

Name: G***** G
Date: 2023-05-17 18:58:01
Rating: 5
Comment: The best place to take your vehicle to get it fix fast and good prices always.

Name: m*****
Date: 2023-05-16 17:45:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive did a outstanding job. 👍🏾

Name: L*** & J***
Date: 2023-05-08 20:17:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and team are always friendly, reliable and do a great job of diagnosing and communicating any urgent or upcoming maintenance requirements. Highly recommend!

Name: K**** H***
Date: 2023-05-02 17:44:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and crew did an exceptional job of a recent expensive and involved repair. They explained the need for repair well and generously answered my follow up questions. I appreciate their respect as a woman customer- don’t always get that when it comes to cars, and the work they did seems to yield better than expected results so it was worth every penny. Concise and honest.

Name: D** S*****
Date: 2023-04-21 22:57:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive always communicate clearly and honestly with me. They do what they say theyll do and get the job done when they say they will.

Name: e********
Date: 2023-04-17 15:55:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor serviced my car on a verify difficult repair. Seems by driver side lock actuator had gone bad and remained in the locked position effectively preventing me from entering from the drivers side. Victor considered it a challenge and took care of it for me in a timely manner! Hes consistent, courteous, and knowledgable. I highly recommend Lions Automotive.

Name: P*** G*********
Date: 2023-04-13 15:47:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and his team are outstanding. Been going there for years. One of the few auto repair shops I trust completely. Professional, fair. Great communication. Highly recommend

Name: C****** P****
Date: 2023-03-29 04:17:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved the fast Nand very affordable service here super professional will definitely be giving all my business to them

Name: D***** L****
Date: 2023-03-24 01:36:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor, Miguel and Sisi have always been been helpful and able to service my car each time I bring it and always provide excellent work.

Name: M****** H***
Date: 2023-03-12 04:21:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and his team did an excellent job with servicing and helping me select the correct tires for my vehicle. Victor made him self readily available and kept me up to date with the status of the repairs and upgrades. I would highly recommend them for their quality of work and service-minded culture.

Name: D******* M*******
Date: 2023-02-25 16:09:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Really nice place. My car is 20 years old. I started with an inspection.The price was fair so I came back for the repairs. Victor is knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend this establishment.

Name: E******* A******
Date: 2023-02-20 16:39:28
Rating: 1
Comment: Just want everyone to know that this business owner was the same man who last June (pride month) drove to Old Torrance, saw our pride decorations, drove back to get a box cutter and then took it upon himself to viciously cut down each unfriendly threatening enable decoration. You call queer people sensitive but you can’t handle plastic rainbow wrapping on trees? And then when we stood outside your business and protested you sent your WORKER out instead of actually facing us yourselves. Your business is pathetic. If you have ever felt off being in there and you are queer, perhaps that’s the reason why.

Name: A******* E****
Date: 2023-02-03 06:56:24
Rating: 5
Comment: They were very detailed about the work they were doing and whether it needed to be done now or later. They didnt try to talk me into getting work done that wasnt needed, they were straight forward and honest, which was very much appreciated. The front desk lady was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

Name: M*** R********
Date: 2023-01-31 18:44:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Fast and friendly service, as always! Great group of people, thank you!Evaluated a major engine problem and helped me avoid throwing good money after bad. Honest and very helpful.

Name: w****** s******
Date: 2023-01-19 22:53:38
Rating: 4
Comment: I have been going to Lions for my automotive repair issues for years and years. I am so satisfied with their service that I recommend them to my friends and neighbors. Victor has been fair with my friends and I and I will continue to count on Victor and his team to keep my vehicles on the road! :)

Name: C**** H*****
Date: 2023-01-06 02:35:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor did a great job of tracking down the problem and fixed it. Car running better than it has in a very long time. Way to go Victor!

Name: p**** w****
Date: 2022-12-31 00:56:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Honest, friendly, timely service.

Name: L**** M G****
Date: 2022-11-14 16:26:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Great atmosphere, friendly personal, incredibly smart owner!!!

Name: B** M*******
Date: 2022-11-04 04:12:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Highly reliable, less expensive than a dealer and much more friendlier. Services are done within a reasonable time frame.

Name: J*** L******
Date: 2022-10-22 23:08:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive is very fair but more importantly, trustworthy. The employees and owner are kind, and the work was done perfect and completed in a reasonable time. Thank-you Victor.

Name: T**** G******
Date: 2022-10-15 15:25:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Professional and trustworthy! Victor, the owner, is a man of integrity so I know I can trust his business.

Name: J**** D******
Date: 2022-08-29 14:35:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and Liona Auto came to me by recommendation of a friend and they did not disappoint to give great reliable service at a fair price : )

Name: l** s******
Date: 2022-08-27 01:16:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly professional. Knowenable about car. Pricing is very good. Highly recommend

Name: B**** E****
Date: 2022-08-24 23:52:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Great experience. Will definitely return!

Name: B*** H****
Date: 2022-07-06 21:44:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive has the most integrity and find service I have ever experienced. Being a school teacher theyve always giving me a loaner car so I can drop my car in the morning teach my classes and then at the end of the day get my car which is always in excellent service. Thank you Lions

Name: F******** G*****
Date: 2022-07-03 22:27:32
Rating: 1
Comment: Owner of this place was caught tearing down pride decorations from other businesses. It’s just private property!!!

Name: K***** A****
Date: 2022-06-27 21:23:10
Rating: 1
Comment: They charged over price and They are lied ..I bring my car for fix radiator but they told me$2580 gave me a estimate. No way !!!!!!!!!I decided to bring my car to other mechanic shop. They fixed $500 cash for me and quick time fixed ! I can’t trust lion’s auto !!!!!Please DO not go to Lion’s !

Name: R** B*******
Date: 2022-06-22 15:58:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor Leon (owner) and Si Si are always very pleasant, courteous and professional every time I bring one of my vehicles in for maintenance or repairs. After waiting over 3.5 hours for the dealership to perform scheduled warranty maintenance on my new Jeep which should have taken a half hour at the most, I was told they could not complete the job because they didn’t have the filter in stock. I was very upset because they should have told me that in the first place and not wasted all my time. So I took my Jeep to Lions Automotive and Victor was able to complete the job that the dealership was not able to do. I was totally satisfied with their service, and I would not hesitate to recommend Lions Automotive to anyone who is in need of automotive maintenance or repairs.

Name: G**** F*****
Date: 2022-06-20 20:53:17
Rating: 5
Comment: I just got vic to install a trailer hitch for my new bike. Ive been doing business with Victor for almost thirty years and always received great customer service. Hes a good honest business owner.

Name: I** H******
Date: 2022-06-15 23:22:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor Leon is a great mechanic and has a great staff as well! Have used his services for years now and not once have I been disappointed! Not only are his services excellent, but he is also a very generous and caring man who puts his clients first over everything! What he has done for his clients and the automotive industry is very appreciable! You won’t be let down!

Name: S********
Date: 2022-06-15 22:50:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent work, excellent service, frequent updates and FYIs about my vehicles needs keep me coming back. Love this place!

Name: R**** H******
Date: 2022-06-15 22:47:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Known Victor and his team for over 20 years. His reliability and integrity speaks volumes. Vic has always been upfront and honest about price and the work done. My entire family goes to lions and I would certainly recommend them for all your automotive needs. They do it all, tires, oil, air conditioning with HONEST pricing. Thanks again lions automotive team for everything and my car thanks you too.

Name: R****** M*******
Date: 2022-06-09 14:47:46
Rating: 5
Comment: All services I have had here have been repaired with no need to return to have something completed, retested or reset. Everything is explained so you can really understand the job being done. Office staff is professional, polite and helpful. Mechanics are friendly, professional and BUSY. Customer service is the highest. Diagnosis is always clear and information update in anticipation of any needed future service is communicated. Lion’s is great for repairs (my AC replacement, taillight repair) as well as regular maintenance (oil change, etc.). They are always busy but their garage and wait area is small but CLEAN. They are worth the wait. Recommend!!

Name: A***** R* H**** (* R*
Date: 2022-06-08 22:30:32
Rating: 1
Comment: Sadly Victor has no compassion towards others. He should be ashamed of himself and his behavior.

Name: N**** H****
Date: 2022-06-07 13:53:33
Rating: 1
Comment: He was caught on camera tearing down signs in his city. He is full of hate.

Name: V****** T*****
Date: 2022-04-28 22:37:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good shop very friendly and knowledgable staff

Name: D**** W*****
Date: 2022-04-22 17:14:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Lion’s is by far the best place to get your cars cared for in the South Bay Friendly, knowledgeable, and great prices.

Name: E*** W*****
Date: 2022-04-02 21:02:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor and his crew are always honest with me and tell me what needs fixing and what may need fixing in the future. I want my family to be safe on the road and Lions will inform me whenever there is a serious problem that I may have missed. I appreciate and trust their work and care for people.

Name: t*** l***
Date: 2022-03-15 21:40:52
Rating: 5
Comment: The service was excellent. They kept me constantly updated with everything going on with my vehicle. I had some concerns and the owner Victor cleared up for me and explained in detailed. It’s the first time there and he came high recommended by a really good friend. I have no regrets and will go back. Sisi at the front desk the receptionist/administrative assistance also awesome. Great place to get your car serviced. Thank you Victor for all your help, you went over and beyond.

Name: L** M*******
Date: 2022-03-15 21:40:32
Rating: 4
Comment: We were recommended by staff members at a fellow business that we frequent in Old town Torrance. And we live within walking distance which was a plus. We had a radiator and hoses replaced, and so far its been a good experience. We used to use the local dealership for most of our regular maintenance but due to a bad experience with maintenance we were looking for a new location to do our auto maintenance and repairs. They were very meticulous when they did their vehicle maintenance Check List, which depending on priority we use to upkeep our vehicles. So yes, we may see them again. -Lue

Name: V****** L*****
Date: 2022-02-19 18:13:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Vic is honest, communicative and fair. Took great care of our car and I highly recommend.

Name: i***********
Date: 2022-01-28 05:21:38
Rating: 3
Comment: Although Ive known Vic since we both worked at Dixon Cadillac in the late 80s, he as a Service Tech, and I as the Body Shop Mgr., and have reconnected and used his Business for a variety of repairs on my 1995 Pontiac Firebird these last 5 or so years, there have been numerous times when I had to return, to correct paid for repairs. This last time, and it will be my Last Time, I needed to return my car again, costing me a 2nd 3 day rental, to have overlooked items that could have been addressed last week when it was in his shop. Draw your own conclusions.

Name: P*** R
Date: 2021-12-25 15:45:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Received trusted and reliable information about my repairs before the work was performed. The price for all of the work required was reasonable. The automated system to give one up-to-date details is superb, the owner and staff are very friendly and informative, and the work was completed in less time than I expected. I highly recommend Victor and his staff for your automotive repair needs.Phil

Name: D*** F****
Date: 2021-12-18 23:41:01
Rating: 4
Comment: The staff was caring and compassionate.

Name: K**** N*********
Date: 2021-12-13 19:25:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Always a pleasurable experience working with this mechanic. Strongly recommend for honest/ fair pricing and timely work.

Name: M** & M*** D****
Date: 2021-10-16 15:35:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I drive from Northern California to get my vehicle service. I know that I can TRUST Victor and his staff to communicate with me HONESTLY. Whatever I drive down Lyons Automotive team makes sure I get what’s needed versus what going to make them extra money. I drive away with CONFIDENCE knowing my 2003 GMC Yukon is running like a brand new vehicle. The quality of the work here is Phenomenon !!! The cost of my repairs are minimal but the service is premium!!!Even though COVID, Victor and his staff have been dedicated to serve his customers with the same dedication and superb service.If you’re looking for a legitimate business for car repair and services, this is the place!!

Name: N****** W***
Date: 2021-08-02 16:30:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I LOVE them. Took care of Baby, decent prices, quick and friendly service and always with aloha. I appreciate the peer to peer communication with explanations where needed, the loaner car for overnight serviceand that feeling of being taken care of not being taken advantage of. Very honest, reliable people and work. AND they gave her a bath when I came to pick her up!

Name: W***** S***
Date: 2021-07-21 14:07:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive is great. Their staff, their services are both terrific. They deliver on time n stay within their quoted price. I have been going there for over a decade and I wont take my vehicles anywhere else.

Name: V***** P*****
Date: 2021-07-20 22:58:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor left my car running better than ever! 1982 El Camino 👍

Name: D***** P***
Date: 2021-05-08 23:21:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor is awesome. He always explains in terms I understand and doesn’t try to upsell services. I’ve been coming here over 15 years and would highly recommend them.

Name: R***** F****
Date: 2021-04-02 10:15:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor is fast approaching the 30th Anniversary of being my exclusive automotive mechanic. What can’t I say about him. He has always received the highest ratings from AAA, and he and his mechanics are members of Automotive Service Excellence - a Group that provides continuing education and certification testing for service specialties. Having Victor and his team available for your automotive servicing needs is like having a Mayo Clinic for your car. We are truly blessed here in the South Bay.Another GREAT job, Victor - and I loved reviewing your scope of work via text messages!Thank you!

Name: J** J***
Date: 2021-03-31 14:18:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been coming here for years now. Victor has always been professional and friendly. He’s very knowledgeable and provides excellent service! Highly recommend for local business in Torrance area.

Name: D** V** B****
Date: 2021-02-26 02:43:33
Rating: 5
Comment: It was my pleasure to take my Honda to Lions Automotive. My aged Honda Civic had failed its smog test. Victor and his team not only made repairs to fix the smog issue, they also checked my vehicle in a very comprehensive and thorough way. I was given status updates via email, overall they were very professional and trustworthy! I do not hesitate to recommend them for their knowledge and integrity!

Name: W**** J****
Date: 2021-01-16 01:01:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I have had numerous vehicles serviced at Lions Automotive. Victor is very fair, trustworthy, does quality work and hits the commitment date. I would highly recommend.

Name: B**** W***
Date: 2020-12-12 19:56:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Have been using for years and trust the service. Every long trip camping or boating I take with my family I have no concerns about my vehicles. I trust the work and enjoy the people at Lions.

Name: M** D****
Date: 2020-10-30 19:57:18
Rating: 5
Comment: I would recommend this company to EVERYONEProfessional owner and staff. Very reasonable prices. 5 STAR SERVICE!!!

Name: K****** G*****
Date: 2020-10-19 18:28:17
Rating: 5
Comment: My Favorite Automotive Repair Shop!Victor is a great, awesome, and fair guy!Thanks a lot!

Name: M*** R********
Date: 2020-10-13 13:17:35
Rating: 5
Comment: UPDATE - 10/12/2020 - Everything I said in my earlier review still stands. I still come here for all my automotive service and repairs and have not regretted it ever. Victor is the best and takes good care of his customers. I have been holding off getting my car serviced because of the Covid-19 pandemic, so I was very glad when I could finally take my car in for service. As always, they took great care of me and were able to get my car back to me as scheduled. So, if you are looking for a place to take your car, please give Lion’s a call. They aren’t the cheapest guys in town, just the best and they stand behind the work they do. END OF NEW POST These guys are the best! They stand behind their work without give the customer a lot of grief if there are any problems with anything they have done. Their shop is always clean and well maintained (including their designer bathroom and when was the last time you went to a mechanic shop with a clean, designer quality bathroom).The best thing I can say about them is that I have been a customer of theirs for like 12 or 15 years (I initially went to them based on an AAA recommendation) with several different brands of cars, and they have never disappointed me. This alone should speak volumes about the quality of the work and customer service I have received from them over the years. Victor, Bob, Sal and the guys in the shop always take good care of me. I never hesitate to recommend them to friends and family and nobody that I have referred to Lions have ever been disappointed and all have become converts and long time customers as well.So my recommendation is go to Lions and you wont be disappointed! I did and I have never regretted it! I just wish I could have rated them a 10!

Name: A******* P******
Date: 2020-07-11 22:51:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been going to lions automotive for the past 2 years and it has always been very honest with me. I had issues with my brakes and when I started driving it after they repaired it, it was making so much noise. I brought it back and Victor replaced it with no additional fees. He really cares for the customer and the cars. Highly recommended.

Name: E***** J****
Date: 2020-07-10 05:00:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Yes, yes, yes. Take your cars here. Ive been servicing here for years, although I dont have to come in often because they do such a great job the first time. Victor has a great staff, and weve become close over the years. Super thankful to have an extremely honest auto mechanic.

Name: S**** C**
Date: 2020-07-03 16:37:31
Rating: 5
Comment: I am so glad that I found Lions Automotive. It is absolutely the best auto repair business in the south bay. At other repair shops I usually feel that I am paying too much for their service or worse yet, getting service I really did not need. Not the case at Lions Automotive. Owner and operator Victor Leon is very knowledgeable and a certified mechanic himself, and even better, he is as honest as the day is long. They always treat their customers fairly and resolve mechanical issues and I always leave feeling that I got great service at a very fair price.

Name: C**** D***
Date: 2020-07-02 20:39:27
Rating: 5
Comment: My Jeep Wrangler didnt pass the smog test. UGH! Lions Automotive was my next stop & Victor figured out what was wrong, got it fixed and Mr. Jeep passed with flying colors on the 2nd test. Lions has taken care of my car for years now with my full confidence.

Name: J******* P*****
Date: 2020-05-28 15:02:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Victor and the team at Lions Automotive always treat my family with respect and provide honest excellent service at a fair price. This shop is a rare find and we will continue to have all of our vehicles serviced there.

Name: d***** p*****
Date: 2020-04-11 16:15:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions automotive has been servicing all our personal & business vehicles for over 20 yrs now and have always exceeded expectations & gone above the call of duty !!! We highly recommend their full service auto repair shop to all our friends & clients!!! Thanks victor & staff for a long & appreciated relationship

Name: F*********
Date: 2020-03-18 23:46:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor runs a good shop. He is an honest man and a pleasant person. I would recommend his shop to anybody.

Name: N**** L*******
Date: 2020-03-07 22:32:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor is an amazing businessman and mechanic

Name: a**** r***
Date: 2020-02-22 16:11:13
Rating: 5
Comment: I know that I can trust them.

Name: D******
Date: 2020-02-08 02:33:25
Rating: 5
Comment: I went there for AAA Free Inspection. They changed on right tale lamp..they had some great customers reviews..
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Name: J****** K*****
Date: 2020-01-20 16:57:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Thank you Victor and team at Lions Automotive! I appreciate the great work over the years. My air conditioning and dash board gauges are working great! Your team quickly identified the problem and performed the repair and other general services in a timely manner. Job well done! Blessings!
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Name: D*** D***
Date: 2019-12-24 01:13:47
Rating: 5
Comment: In my opinion the best most trustworthy mechanics around because the shop is headed up by owner, Victor. Ive been coming here for years for work on my car and wont go anywhere else.

Name: M****** A****
Date: 2019-12-02 15:12:31
Rating: 5
Comment: They got my car done in a timely manner. Everything works great. Also like the friendliness of the people that work there. Victor was kind and helpful. The only thing I would have liked was a shuttle type service. I was getting lots done to my car but had to Uber myself to and from the place. I suppose only major dealerships offer that nowadays. But great job Lion’s. Would definitely recommend you to my friends.

Name: M*** M*********
Date: 2019-10-31 22:27:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Honest pricing, on time, and even sends updates to your phone. Im a car guy and usually do my own work, but sometimes you just gotta farm it out & I feel comfortable trusting Victor & his crew with my trucks.

Name: J*** C*****
Date: 2019-10-10 18:53:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Good shop

Name: P**** G****
Date: 2019-07-24 21:47:11
Rating: 5
Comment: I would recommend Lions Automotive to anyone looking for an auto repair shop. I received a recommendation to come to Lions Automotive through a friend of mine and now I would hands down recommend them to anyone looking for an auto repair shop. I brought my 2015 Ford Explorer here to get new brakes and through the process I ended up changing the front rotors, cabin filter and getting an oil change. The program which they use to keep you informed of the process is very professional. From the moment I dropped the car off to the moment I picked it up I was constantly kept in the loop by text messages, e-mails and reports which showed me their findings and recommendations. Pictures were included with the reports which help determine what needed to be fixed. I truly appreciate the professionalism and courtesy Victor and his staff gave me and my family.

Name: R****** M*****
Date: 2019-07-03 03:51:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Replaced bad fuel pump and truck runs better than before! Check for a exhaust leak for meAnd I realized I had 3 leaks I didnt know I had .thanks for everything!!!

Name: T***** S****
Date: 2019-02-06 05:10:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive completed the work in the timeframe, and at the price, they quoted me. Victor is very pleasant to deal with. I never felt like they were trying to sell me services that I didnt need. I also really like their use of technology. Theyll text you with a link containing a very detailed evaluation of your car, and you get email updates as your car moves from evaluation, on through completion of the work. I would definitely take my car back to Lions.

Name: R***** S********
Date: 2019-01-18 02:20:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive visited Lions twice, and Ive received reliable service both times. Victor is knowledgeable and friendly, and the service is efficient. I plan on returning the next time my car needs a fix.

Name: R****** L*******
Date: 2018-10-31 15:02:55
Rating: 5
Comment: I would recommend Lions Automotive to anyone that owns any type of vehicle. All the employees are professional, courteous, and contentious. The work I had done on my vehicle was performed in a timely and expert manner and the charge was perfectly reasonable. When you take your vehicle to Lions, you know that when you get it back the work has been done right and there will be no follow up or return visit. Thank You Lions Automotive.

Name: C****** E******
Date: 2018-09-06 13:27:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Lion’s Automotive was recommended to me by AAA. They make a stressful situation a relief. Towed my car there Thursday evening, filled out form that’s affixed to envelope sealed keys in envelope and dropped it in the “Early Bird”, drop box. They open at 8 and I received a call at 8:10 from Jack requesting more detail about the problem I was experiencing with my car. They set you up on a text service that lets you know the stages your car is in during the repair, they called me soon thereafter and told me what the problem was and how much it was gonna cost & let me just say, I was dreading and anxiously waiting for the “extreme price”. Thankfully the price wasn’t bad at all, VERY REASONABLE (considering everyone I knew guess-timated in the $1000’s), thank you for proving everyone wrong. Price quoted to me was exactly what I paid - no more and no less!!! Picked up my car on Tuesday evening - I’m a happy gal. Thank you Lions Automotive team!!! I found my mechanic shop for all my car’s future needs. Highly recommended!! If you go anywhere else expect to pay more - go here for friendly, fast, reasonable, above and beyond service!!!

Name: J*** G*******
Date: 2018-07-05 02:40:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Good customer service and AAA approved shop.

Name: P*** D*** M*****
Date: 2018-06-08 23:49:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive got one thing to say...I hope its a lot of years before Victor (Lions owner) retires from auto repair. Hes fair and explains what needs to be done on my car and why. Ive also found that no one at Lions oversells. A few years ago my 1994 Jeep got a new engine from Victor it got a new lease on life, runs like a charm. I trust Victor with my cars needs.UPDATE: A couple of weeks ago, I took my Jeep in for a regular service and Victor saw an issue that was going to cost me at least $150 more. But he figured out a way to fix he problem without a new part! This is a major reason I go to Lions.

Name: R******* F****
Date: 2018-04-03 05:03:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Victor, the owner of Lions Automotive is just great! The best.

Name: N***
Date: 2018-02-15 19:19:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Fair price and excellent customer service! Best on Van Ness!

Name: C*
Date: 2018-01-03 15:16:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice crew with an extensive modern shop. Fair prices and excellent work

Name: S*** C********
Date: 2017-07-26 20:12:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent services!

Name: d*********
Date: 2017-07-16 23:40:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions did a tough job for me most places told me I had to take my Expedition to a dealer to get it fixed. They fixed it and saved me some bucks, I will take all my cars there in the future.

Name: S***** G
Date: 2017-07-14 16:51:47
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been going to Lions for years now and I love this auto shop. Most of all I love the employees (Bob, Sal, Victor), they are truly awesome and thorough at their jobs. Lets not forget the hard working mechanics who perform all the work on your vehicles-(INCREDIBLE). Ive referred family members who are very happy with their results. They are honest, give you details of all problems and you will receive emails. Give them a try and you wont be disappointed.

Name: O* S******
Date: 2017-05-31 20:36:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Have been going to Lions for about 2 years now. Very honest and quality work. They recommend only what is needed, and try to save money wherever possible. Courtesy inspection is really helpful.Not to forget the ride back after dropping the vehicle is really helpful.

Name: N** N*****
Date: 2017-05-31 20:19:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Great staff and mechanics.

Name: J*** M******
Date: 2017-05-26 00:12:30
Rating: 5
Comment: I have had two visits to Lions Automotive recently to get the oil changed on my cars. I was able to get in when I wanted to and as soon as I arrived I was helped politely and promptly by Sal. The owner, Victor happened to be in and so we chatted for awhile. He is extremely professional and kind. Hes been in the auto business for a long time now and enjoys providing outstanding customer service.The waiting room is very neat and clean with a nice variety of magazines and a Keruig. I used their wifi password to get some work done while I was there. The restroom is amazing - very neat in clean! Nothing like Ive ever seen at an auto repair shop.Each oil change took about 30-45 minutes. Upon check out, I was given an prioritized list of other services that were need for my almost 13 year old mini-van. Sal even took a few minutes and looked up some of the prices on the needed services.Lions automotive is a very respectable business and I will continue to bring my cars there for service.

Name: M*** F*****
Date: 2017-03-23 18:08:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome

Name: C**** F******
Date: 2016-11-30 21:28:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions performed a complete Brake job, Rotors and Pads, the work was done on time and at the price quoted. I will be using them in the future for all servicing on my vehicle.

Name: A* D
Date: 2016-11-02 20:28:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Took car in for Transmission oil change. They completed the work on time and at the price quoted. They also saw a leak, sent pictures, and asked if I wanted the leak fixed and quoted price. They did not just proceed with work until approved. Very nice for people with tight budgets.Did great work, Love the service and car is running great! My go to guys for the tough car repair jobs I cant do in the backyard.Thanks Victor, Sal, Bob and Olivia for the service. Love the Email with pictures of needed repair. Keep it up.

Name: D***** F******
Date: 2016-09-28 14:30:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to take your car for service if you like honest people with fair prices.

Name: M K
Date: 2016-05-02 21:47:48
Rating: 1
Comment: Took my car into Lions due to check engine light when my car stalled on the freeway. They said it was the cam sensor unit needing replacing and also convinced me to have water pump replaced. Less than 2 weeks later, check engine light went on again, took the car back and they said it was cam sensor unit again (first cam sensor from Honda rarely ever fails, one in a million.) They replaced it at no charge. Less than 2 weeks later engine light went on and car stalled on freeway. Took car into Lions again, now the rocker arm sensor is bad. I paid again to have replaced but later found out from another mechanic they are essentially same unit, and check engine probably kept coming up due to faulty wiring, not units.I feel like I got taken to the cleaners and got a new car to avoid any more issues.

Name: S**** T*****
Date: 2015-11-18 21:21:42
Rating: 1
Comment: I went in for a transmission issue. They told me I would have to replace my entire transmission at a cost of more than $3,500. I wanted a second opinion so I took it to the dealer who said it just need a new controller module. They replaced it and the car works great since then. Ill went by Lions and talked to one of the office staff and told them my story and they seemed to not care and Im sure they didnt pass it on to the owner. I would highly recommend not taking your car to Lions. You cant trust their diagnosis and repair strategies.

Name: N*******
Date: 2015-04-23 00:52:33
Rating: 5
Comment: A decent car repair shop; very clean, very professional, and take you seriously. They take the time to thoroughly explain all the issues you have with your car and provide estimates in a timely manner. Repair leadtimes were a bit longer than I expected, but the quality is worth the wait. The fact that they are willing to work with you and your budget is a huge plus for this shop.I recommend this shop to all my friends who live in South Bay.

Name: c***** p***
Date: 2015-04-08 19:39:35
Rating: 5
Comment: My truck clutch gave out on a busy street in Torrance about 35 miles from home. Did not know what to do, called Auto Club, they sent a tow truck and recommended Lions repair shop. My thought was here I go, will be rip off again! Well, I Meet Victor at Lions & immediately felt better. Victor was great, He took me to the car rental, this was late in the day and they could not get to my vehicle till the next day. Well Victor called the next day said the clutch on my Toyota had a loose connection and was ready to go at a cost of $60.00. The car rental was $24.00 and Victor even took me to the Toyota Museum which I loved. Bottom line, I was glad my truck broke down because I got to meet the honest people at Lions Auto Repair and got to visit the Toyota museum./

Name: M*** S****
Date: 2015-02-06 19:08:22
Rating: 5
Comment: I can always count on Lions Automotive to keep my work trucks on the road, and keeping me in business! Thank you your awesome!!

Name: A**** G********
Date: 2013-04-05 01:53:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Lions Automotive is the king of the mechanics jungle!Victor and his crew are extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Their entire focus is on customer service and satisfaction. Plus, this is one of the cleanest repair shops Ive ever seen.I am very satisfied with the repairs they performed on my vehicle and the reasonable price they charged. They went above and beyond. I highly recommend this shop.