Building Excellence, Maintaining Trust

Some things don’t need reinventing.

For years, this shop has served drivers who want quality service without the runaround.

As a second-generation business, we understand how important reputation is. People come back because they trust the work, trust the process, and know they’ll be treated fairly.

We’re proud to keep that standard going with thoughtful repairs, clear communication, and a genuine respect for the people who walk through the door.

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Why People Come Back

  • "Best mechanic! Honest and fair prices. They get the work done as quickly as possible: we have a not so-old truck that had some issues - we were thinking of buying another truck but Marcel said he could fix it and he did just that AND he showed me the problem without me asking (he knows I’m super curious and an avid researcher about everything engine related). He also gave us options for fixing or replacing transmission- he lays it all out for you so you know what he’s doing and why, and how much it will cost and why!"

    - M. Lana

  • "Thank you to the sweet owners of Barnhoorn Automotive! They squeezed us in last minute because we were stranded right before a road trip. We left the car with them and went on a hike, and when they realized we hadn't left our keys in the car (oops!) they drove up to us in a friendly flash to come grab them from us! Car is running great and they did an excellent job. Thank you!"

    - Leah B.

  • "I've taken my Audi RS4 to Barnhoorn a number of times since I first tried them and have been extremely satisfied every time. I have an unusual performance car that can be a real challenge but they've always been able to deal with it. The thing I appreciate most is being to able to completely trust them, including knowing that if the problem is not in their wheelhouse, they'll just tell me so! Great team!"

    - Anthony P.

  • "Honest, thorough service expertly completed on time and for the quoted price! Barnhoorn Automotive has served and repaired all our cars ranging from a Toyota to a diesel BMW and Audi for many years. Barnhoorn Automotive takes care of your car like it was their own!

    - Becky M.

  • "THE BEST!! Marcel and Frans are the most honest, skilled, courteous, diligent, helpful and ethical mechanics ever. Everyone whom I have sent has been 100% pleased. I wish I could give them 100 stars!"

    - Andrea K.M.

  • “Marcel and Franz are Wizards!! They've rescued my sister's 1994 Toyota Corolla from death many times! And I trust them to keep my beloved 2003 Mini in tip-top shape. Their quotes are fair and honest. Been customers for 20 years! Top Notch Service!!"

    - Susana C.

  • “My car broke down two weeks after moving into the area - on labor day, conveniently enough, so of course nowhere was open - and being a college student with pretty much no experience dealing with this kind of thing I had no choice but to just drop it off at the closest mechanic to my dorm with a note and hope everything would work out. Luckily for me, the people at Barnhoorn are incredibly nice and helpful, and have been kind at every turn and very understanding of my situation. I'd highly recommend paying them a visit with your car troubles."

    - Zoe J

  • "I would like to shout it out to the masses, Barnhoorn Automotive is the place to go for car repair, excellent service in meeting your car repair needs, thorough in diagnosis and repair, reasonable in price and trustworthy. You can't go wrong!"

    - June M. C.

  • “Long story short, they provided excellent timely service on a last minute call. Traveling thru from Michigan and the battery would connect, nothing worked. I had a battery disconnect installed that failed (don't use them). I got it started after wiggling it. I called and they would see me when I got there. The disconnect was removed and we are on our way."

    - John

Reliable Service Starts Here

Book an appointment, ask a question, or stop by the shop. We’ll make the process straightforward from the start.

Located in the heart of Laguna Canyon, our shop provides thoughtful, dependable automotive service built around honesty, precision, and long-term reliability. From everyday maintenance to specialty repair work, we approach every vehicle with care, clear communication, and attention to detail. Reach out anytime to schedule a visit or speak with someone from the team.

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