The honest shop
your car deserves.
Two brothers carrying on the shop their father started. Straight diagnostics, fair prices, and work done right, whether you drive a daily commuter or a classic worth babying.
One shop, the whole car.
Diagnostics to brakes, cooling to custom cooling-system fabrication. Same family, same care, whatever rolls through the door.
General Repair & Diagnostics
Something not right? We find the real problem fast, often in minutes, and tell you straight what it needs. No guessing, no padding the bill.
Brakes & Batteries
Pads, rotors, and dependable battery and starting-system work so you stop when you should and start every morning.
Cooling & Radiator
Radiator, thermostat, and cooling-system repair, including custom fabrication for classics that don't take off-the-shelf parts.
Engine & Check-Engine Light
That warning light on your dash gets read properly and explained in plain English before any work starts.
Classic & Custom Builds
From a '56 Chevy pickup to a Honda S2000, we take real care with enthusiast cars and keep you posted with photos as we go.
Maintenance & Emergencies
Scheduled service to keep things healthy, plus same-day help when you roll in unannounced with a car acting up.
A family name on the door.
Mario's is a second-generation shop. The brothers took over what their father built and run it the same way: knowledgeable, professional, and honest to the point that customers keep writing about it.
You get a clear diagnosis, a fair price, and updates with photos and texts as the work happens. No overcharging, no being taken advantage of. Just the proper service you came in for.
Rated 4.9 stars by Gardena drivers.
Mario's auto repair is a family owned business. The brothers who continued what their father started are very knowledgeable, professional, honest, and overall great people. I pulled in with no appointment, no phone call because my car was acting up. They diagnosed the problem in minutes and had me back on the road in a couple hours, at the end of their day. Get the proper service you need without being overcharged. Appreciate all your help brother Jr!
If I could put 10 stars I would. Junior is the kindest most trustworthy mechanic you've ever met. He gets it done fast, well, and great priced. If there were more shops like his the world would be a better place for it. 12/10 would come again.
I brought my '56 Chevy pickup to have the radiator and thermostat replaced. It was a challenging job because my parts did not match the custom engine and frame, so he adapted new brackets for the radiator and fan shroud. He treated me with respect and patience and kept me informed with pictures and texts the whole process. Clean shop and courteous staff. Highly recommend.
We found this place with great reviews and decided to try them. We had a great experience with Junior. Very helpful, honest, and went above and beyond my expectations. I found my go-to mechanics.
Real cars, real work.
A look inside the shop on Main Street, from daily drivers to the classics we love getting our hands on.
You'll spot the blue building on Main.
Right on Main Street in Gardena. Pull in, no appointment needed, and we'll take a look. Open six days a week.
Opening Hours
- Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Ask Us Anything
Tell us what your car is doing and we'll get back to you. Or just call, we pick up during shop hours.