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General Auto Repair
Diagnosis and repair of mechanical problems, from brakes and suspension to cooling systems.
Honest auto repair in Koreatown
Koreatown's shop for repairs done right
Mechanical repair, collision work, and routine maintenance on S Vermont Ave, with clear answers and fast turnarounds.
4.5★
Google Rating
37
Google Reviews
24 hours
Typical Turnaround
Services
Everything we take on.
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Car Maintenance
Oil changes and routine service to keep your car on the road between repairs.
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Brake Service
Brake pad and rotor replacement, plus inspection when you hear squeaking.
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Body Shop & Collision Repair
Recently added in-house body work: bumper repair and post-collision restoration that looks like new.
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Radiator Replacement
Cooling system repair and radiator replacement, including after-accident work.
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A look around.
Mechanical repair and body work, one Koreatown shop
Our story
A neighborhood shop that does the work itself
First Auto, known to longtime customers as MJ Auto, has been keeping cars running from our shop on South Vermont Avenue in the heart of Koreatown. We handle everyday maintenance and the bigger mechanical jobs, and we tell you plainly what your car needs. We've recently expanded to include a full body shop, so a collision no longer means sending you across town. Radiators, headlamps, bumpers, brakes, oil changes, it all happens under one roof, often with a next-day turnaround. We're open Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, and Saturday mornings until 1.
- Mechanical repair and body work under one roof
- Serving Koreatown and greater Los Angeles
- Open six days a week, including Saturday mornings
- Many jobs turned around in 24 hours
What customers say
“Exceeded my expectations for sure. I was rear-ended and needed a new radiator and the headlamp was out of place. First Auto replaced the radiator and straightened out the headlamp. It was a 24 hour turn around. When I picked up my van, I discovered they buffed out both headlamps! I highly recommend the shop!”
“MJ Auto (First Auto), located in LA's Koreatown, has been providing honest and reliable car maintenance for years. The owner possesses both professional car repair skills and a strong philosophy. Recently, they've expanded to include a body shop as well. After a minor collision that damaged my car's rear bumper, they repaired it so well it looks like new.”
“This place is the best place ever, they provide great service and such friendly people. I have the best experience ever and highly recommended to anyone looking for repairing their cars. You will be highly satisfied with their service.”
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Serving Los Angeles, Koreatown.
(213) 738-7808
Get directions →1317 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA
Hours
Open now- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
1317 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA
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