Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1963
What is your primary product or service?
Automotive maintenance and repair, smog inspection and correction.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Mechanical background, racing and high performance work. We have to support our bad habits.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a AAA Approved Service Center and as such we must do quality work and guaranty our work for 2 years or 24,000 miles. We are also the go to shop for smog repairs in the area. We have a small but growing clientele of older muscle cars and hot rods, as well.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We concentrate on our one location in order to give the kind of service and attention we want our customers to have.
Provide detailed directions to your location
2066 Placentia Ave, just south of Victoria in Costa Mesa.
What type of payments do you accept?
All the regulars.
Which areas do you service?
Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Newport Beach
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Dan LaRose, Owner, Patrick Faubion, Service Manager
What are your hours of operation?
7:30 to 5:30 Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 2:00 Saturday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Thanks for explaining that so well. I felt good about spending the money to repair the car."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Rudeness is the weak person's imitation of strength"