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General Auto Repair & Maintenance
Full-service repair and upkeep for everyday drivers, done with clear, honest explanations at every step.
Long Beach's Honest Independent Auto Shop
Long Beach's Most Trusted Independent Auto Shop
From Hondas to Subarus, John, Sue, and the team diagnose it right the first time. No guesswork, no upsells.
4.6★
Google Rating
66
Google Reviews
225,000
Miles on 1 Engine
Services
Everything we take on.
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Japanese Vehicle Specialists
Deep experience with Honda, Subaru, and other Japanese makes, including high-mileage vehicles that need a specialist's touch.
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Diagnostics & Drivetrain Repair
Accurate diagnosis of tricky drivetrain and mechanical issues that other shops miss, backed up with a hands-on road test.
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Brake Service
Brake inspection and repair done right, including fixing work that other shops got wrong the first time.
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Straight talk, fair prices, and cars fixed right the first time.
Our story
Long Beach's Independent Auto Repair Shop
Independent Team Auto Repair has been fixing cars the honest way on Cherry Ave in Long Beach — no upselling, no guesswork, just straight answers about what your car actually needs. Our customers keep coming back because we treat every car like it's the only one in the shop. Whether it's a Honda with fresh brake work or a Subaru three weeks from a cross-country drive, we take the time to diagnose the problem right, explain what we find, and get you back on the road with confidence. John, Sue, and the rest of our team have built a 4.6-star reputation the old-fashioned way: fair pricing, honest work, and treating every customer like a neighbor.
- Japanese vehicle specialists
- Honest, transparent diagnostics
- Owner-led service from John & Sue
What customers say
“Love this place! They are so kind and have very fair prices. I take my car here for everything.”
“Best independent Japanese car mechanic/specialist in Long Beach/Signal Hill area. Very honest, very reasonable pricing, explains everything! John & Sue are just really good people. I'm happy to give my business. They have kept my 2003 Element running like a dream with 225,000 miles! Highly recommend!”
“I brought my Subaru to these guys about 3 weeks ago, after taking it to various places closer to where I was staying, and none of these other places were able to correctly diagnose my drivetrain problem. John drove it around the block, then put it up on the rack, and was able to tell me with confidence that I would make it back to Colorado without having to miss my appointment. I highly recommend these guys! They saved me from having to miss a very important meeting in CO.”
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Serving Long Beach, CA.
(562) 599-5414
Get directions →1719 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813, USA
Hours
Open now- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
1719 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813, USA
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