C & M Automotive and Transmissions

This is a review that late in coming. My first experience with C&M was mid 2013. I have an older civic honda that simply stopped running. The engine was fine and everything points to a transmission problem. I normally drive from Simi Valley to a trusted mechanic in Hollywood for my car repairs. I would rather drive for miles to a trusted and knowledeable mechanic rather than roll the dice on an unproven one. This is different situation as the Honda has to be towed and will be quite expensive and will take days to repair. \r \r I consulted friends, read reviews and called the shops in Simi Valley. I had the towed to a repair show but decided not to get the work done when the mechanic said the ""tranny"" had to be replaced without even considering that it can be a transmission problem that can be fixed without replacing it.\r \r After more than a dozen calls I finally found myself talking to Justin and C&M. At the outset, I felt comfortable talking to him as he laid out the steps that they will take to see if the problem can be fixed without having to rebuild or replace the transmission. As things turned out the transmission had to be rebuilt. After the diagnosis. C&M never pressured me to make a decision that benefits them monetarily and gave me more than enough time to decide on whether to spend the money to rebuild the transmission of this older car. \r \r Justin helped me make a decision by doing an evaluation of the other parts of the car and see if there is anything major that looks like will also break as soon as transmission is repaired. Eventually, I had C&M rebuild the transmission and I never regretted the decision. \r \r Since then, I brought the Honda back to C&M for some minor fixes (.e.g. alignment and replacemenr power window regulator). I have never been disappointed. Justin seems to be in tuned with what decisions I will make about this car. Case in point, Justin saw that the wiper blades are worn out and really needed replacement. He took care of it and now I have on less thing to worry about. For a classy and well trained operation, their fees are not only very fair but they will look at the situations and lay out all options available to address the problem.\r \r This review is probably longer than the average positive reviews but I believe the time I spent writing it is the least I can do for the service I received from Justin and the crew. Thank you. more

This repair shop is a family owned business. It is great to see that there are business that are family owned. You could be fooled when you walk in the door. They treat you like a family member coming in for dinner. Most of all they are professional, courteous, take good care of your car at a fair price. Thanks Rudy and Roger more

AN OWNER YOU CAN TRUST!!!!!!: Rudy over at C&M is one business man that does care for his clientele. I was having multiple issues with my vehicle. After spending a lot of my money, and Rudy more

I had such exceptional service at C& M Automotive this past week. We were getting ready to take a long trip with our 5th wheel trailer and took it in for service. They checked the brakes and found cracks that I or my mechanic friend would never have found, they went above and beyond with their service and Rudy and George were both friendly and professional. I will take all my RV, Trailer and Autos to C&M Automotive Repair in the future. more

Rudy and his crew at C & M Automotive have given my 2004 VW Passat a second life. I just passed the 105 thousand mile mark on the odometer. The car runs great! I have had many wonderful experiences with C & M over the years. My daughter took in her car many years ago when Rudy's dad was the owner and also received excellent service. Rudy is a dream of a mechanic and his staff is warm and courteous as well. I would highly recommend C & M Automotive for your vehicle needs. more

I've taken several cars in to C & M for repairs. What I especially appreciate about them is that they will take the time to answer all of my questions about the repair needed, and then they do the job right and have my car ready when they say they will AND for for a good price. I think I've used them four or five times now and I'll go back, which really says something. more

I got really lucky when the tow truck dropped me off at C&M. I have never been loyal to an automotive business because I spent years searching for ""the place"" I could trust. When Rudy told me that he wants all of the cars they work on to run forever, I knew I could trust him. The crew there has helped me and my car reach 230,000miles. They are fair, honest and helpful, always offering rides so you don't have to sit and wait. C&M is the only place I will take my car more

After the Dealership (I won't say which one) told us that we would have to replace the catalytic converter for $2,000, we wanted a second opinion. On the recommendation of a friend, we took the vehicle to C&M. They determined that the problem was a lack of power to the O2 sensors (which had just been replaced). C&M replaced some wiring and connections. The vehicle was fixed for only $300. If we had taken it back to the other place, we would have spent $2,000 and still not fixed the problem. We are very grateful to the guys at C&M and will take all our future business to them. more

I have lived in Simi Valley for 15 and have looked for a realibale, honest Michanic to service my car and was unsuccessful until I found C&M. They have been accommodating, friendly and honest. They even offer to give me a ride home while my car is being serviced. I will not take my car anywhere else! more

We have been taking our cars to C & M Auto for over 10 years now and have been very happy with all of the services they have provided, from oil changes to major servicing. Rudy and George are very professional and we have complete confidence in their skill, honesty, and integrity. We wouldn't trust our cars to anyone else. more

When my family and I moved to California from New Jersey, we were in need of skilled and reliable automotive technicians. A neighbor of ours recommended C and M Automotive. For the past 11 years, we have been more then pleased with the service we have received. It is always courteous and prompt. This is the place to go to keep your vehicle running at its best. more

We have been taking our cars/trucks to C&M Automotive for over 15 years and I can highly recommend them! I trust them to make the needed repairs and alert me to any unknown issues with the vehicle in question. They stand by their workmanship and so do I. more

C & M Automotive is outstanding! As I own five cars, we have been going to them for over ten years. Quality workmanship, Great service, and at a resonable price. They are friendly, courteous, and I have complete trust in them. I am a completely satisfied customer. I highly recommend C & M for any and all car repairs. more