GIANT OAK AUTOMOTIVE > REPAIR TIPS > IS MY CAR BROKEN?

805-375-3117 | 300 Giant Oak Ave Unit A Newbury Park, CA 91320

Signs That Your Car Needs A Mechanic

Giant Oak Automotive Is Here To Help You in Newbury Park, CA!!!

Sometimes it's hard to know when your car just needs a break and when it needs a mechanic. By being proactive when you notice something amiss, you may save yourself a lot of money and trouble by getting it diagnosed early! Our technicians are here to assist you in diagnosing potential vehicle malfunctions.

Do you have good sense? We bet you do! Use your SENSES to determine whether you should bring your car by for one of our professionals to inspect.

Do you FEEL anything out of the ordinary?
Some experiences that customers who have needed an automobile mechanic have in common are:

Front-End Shimmy
Steering Wheel Shake
Unusual Vibration

Do you HEAR anything different or unique?
Some common sounds that warrant a visit to your mechanic are:

Clunk or Clunking
Noise When Turning
Clacking
Clicking
Chickachicka
Squeak or Squeaking
Leaking Air Sound

Do you SEE anything new or questionable?
Some common problems you might see are:

Unusual lights
Leaking
Flickering

Do you SMELL anything funny?
Some common smells that mean your car may need a repair shop are:

Gas
Oil
Burning

Stop by Giant Oak Automotive located at 300 Giant Oak Ave
Unit A Newbury Park, CA 91320 or call 805-375-3117 to talk to one of our friendly and professional technicians.

What Our Customers Are Saying

I cracked a cylinder head in my engine in my beloved 4Runner after initially thinking it was just a clamp accidentally left on my fuel line after a smog check elsewhere. Mike is so honest and his prices are so fair and reasonable and he even gave me a ride home and dropped me off. He also straightened out my license plate for free. What a guy!!!

Heidi T.

This is the best place to take your vehicle for repairs. Mike is a straight shooter and made the process of dealing with my warranty company very simple and stress free. He was very responsive and kept me well informed throughout the process. I strongly recommend this place for any auto repairs you need!

John L.

My wife and I have been taking our vehicles to Mike at Giant Oak Automotive for over 20 years. During that time Mike and his crew have consistently provided excellent service at very fair prices. He is honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, and will go the extra mile to get the job done, often without charging extra. I would recommend his shop without hesitation for anyone needing a reliable mechanic.

Bill S.

Excellent service and the person that helped me was so helpful and honest. I will be going back to this mechanic from now on. Thank you for your help and for easing my mind by taking good care of me and my car.

Olson R.

I did my homework...received quotes from two other local shops. I ended up here and what a great decision that was. Mike is such a great guy! His prices are more than fair and work and work ethics A+. Come to find out, my two brothers and nephew already use Giant Oak as their go to mechanic. You know the feeling when you really know you have found an honest mechanic...This is the place and Mike is the man!

Rick S.

Best place in the world. Mike is a gem, honest, knowledgeable and a hellava,nice guy. This is the place for your car, they will not sell or fix anything that doesn't need fixing. Just like the old days, good price, great work.