Straight answers.
Fair prices. Fixed right.
Raul's Auto Service is the family-run Costa Mesa shop drivers come back to for one reason: Raul tells you the truth about your car and charges you what the job is actually worth.
General services, done the honest way.
One shop for everything your car needs, from a warning light you can't explain to the European job the dealer wants a fortune for. If it doesn't need fixing, Raul will tell you that too.
General Repair & Diagnostics
Bring it in with a warning light, a noise, or just a bad feeling. Raul finds the actual problem before anyone touches a wrench, and tells you straight what it needs.
Brakes, Rotors & Pads
Squealing, grinding, or a soft pedal. Brake pads and rotors done right so you stop the way you should, without being upsold on parts you don't need.
Engine & Motor Mounts
Rattles, shakes, and clunks that other shops shrug at. Engine and motor mount work that settles the ride back down to smooth.
Suspension & Steering
Control arms, lower arms, and suspension work. The kind of job three other shops quote at four hundred plus and Raul often sorts for a fraction.
European Car Service
Mercedes-Benz and other European makes that make general shops nervous. Raul knows his way around them, so you skip the dealer markup.
Honest Second Opinions
Been quoted a repair that doesn't sit right? Bring the estimate in. Plenty of Costa Mesa drivers walked out paying a tenth of what they were told they owed.
A mechanic who treats you like family.
Raul has built his shop on Avocado Street the slow way, one honest repair at a time. Customers describe the same thing over and over: he listens, he explains, and he charges a fair price for the work the car actually needs.
It shows up in the stories. One driver was quoted four to five hundred dollars by three different shops for a suspension repair nobody could pin down. Raul found the real issue in under thirty minutes and sent them home paying thirty-five.
From a 2015 Mercedes to a classic convertible to the family SUV, Raul works on European, Asian, domestic and classic cars alike, and backs it with a NAPA Auto Care affiliation and a BBB accreditation he's held since 2019.
Costa Mesa keeps coming back.
“I had an outstanding experience. I went to 3 different shops. They did not find the problem but were going to charge me 400 to 500 bucks to replace a control arm, lower arm or suspension. I came to Raul's shop, less than 30 minutes he fixed the issue and I ended up paying $35. Raul is the man in Orange County, really honest and trustworthy, an excellent price, and he treats everybody like family.”
“Raul's Auto Shop is absolutely fantastic. I brought in my 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 for brake pads, rotors and full engine mounts, and the experience exceeded all of my expectations. It's not easy finding a mechanic you can truly trust, especially with European cars, but Raul clearly knows what he's doing. Reliable, talented and TRUSTWORTHY. I'll definitely be coming back.”
“Excellent customer service! Raul treats you like family. He spends time listening to what the problem with your car is and tells you the best option for you and your car. He is an honest man, and the prices are unbeatable. You guys will love coming here.”
“Raul's Auto Services exceeded expectations with quick and reliable work. They diagnosed and fixed my car's issue efficiently, all at a fair price. Highly recommend for dependable auto care.”
From daily drivers to classics.
Drop by or give Raul a call.
No appointment machine, no runaround. Call the shop, describe what's going on, and get a straight answer.
Opening Hours
- Monday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- SundayClosed