About University Tire & Auto Service

University Tire & Auto Service in Los Angeles, CA, began in 1985 and was taken under new ownership by John Bitterolf in 2009. John has now been in the automotive industry for over 17 years. He actually received a film studies degree from UC Santa Barbara and post-graduate certification in computer programming from UCLA. He starting working at an automotive shop sales counter to pay the bills and ended up falling in love with the automotive industry, leading him to own and manage his own shop.

The industry is continually changing, so it is exciting for our staff to learn about new vehicles and technology. John loves working outside, which is why our sales counter is in our service bays. His background is originally from outside the industry, so he has a perspective from both the shop and the customer. We understand that our clients are looking for someone who is honest and transparent. They need a shop that can distill all of the automotive information that can be found online and empower them to make an informed decision. John is that person and we are that shop!

We donate to several charities throughout the year, including yearly donations to Toys for Tots. We have also taken it upon ourselves to "adopt" our block to pick up litter around the neighborhood on a daily basis.

We feel a genuine need to make sure that our customers have a safe and reliable vehicle on the road. Our technicians are ASE certified and receive new training on a regular basis. We specialize in tire sales and repair as well as wheel alignment, although we are also a full-service auto repair shop. Our goal is to become the go-to solution for all of our clients' automotive needs and continually provide excellent customer service.

Top Services

  • Air Conditioning Recharge
  • Alternator Replacement
  • Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement
  • Catalytic Converter Replacement
  • Scheduled Maintenance Service
  • Timing Chain Replacement
  • Transmission Fluid Services
  • Transmission Repair
  • Turbocharger Replacement
  • Water Pump Replacement

Top Vehicles Serviced

  • Acura
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Jeep
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Nissan
  • Subaru
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen

Warranties

  • 24 mth/24K mi. warranty (whichever comes first) for parts & labor*

Services Offered

  • Air conditioning diagnosis
  • Air conditioning recharge
  • HVAC blower motor
  • Brake master cylinder
  • Brake pad replacement
  • Brake rotor Replacement
  • Brake shoe replacement
  • Radiator replacement
  • Brake system diagnosis
  • Check engine light diagnosis
  • Diagnose my vehicle
  • Electrical system diagnosis
  • Catalytic Converter replacement
  • Oxygen sensor replacement
  • Engine mount replacement
  • Timing Chain replacement
  • Turbocharger replacement
  • Water Pump replacement
  • Exhaust replacement
  • Muffler replacement
  • Fuel pump replacement
  • Fuel system repairs
  • Hybrid battery replacement
  • Hybrid inverter assembly
  • Ignition system diagnosis
  • Coolant system flush
  • Drive belt replacement
  • Engine oil and filter change
  • Minor/external transmission service
  • Serpentine / drive belt
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Timing belt replacement
  • Tire rotation
  • Alternator replacement
  • Battery replacement
  • Starter replacement
  • Safety or Emission inspection
  • Suspension ball joint
  • Wheel alignment
  • Tire replacement
  • Axle shaft oil seal replacement
  • Transmission diagnosis
  • Transmission repair
  • Valve body service

Amenities

    • Shuttle service
    • Loaner car
    • Free wifi
    • State inspection
    • Wait on site
2012 Honda Civic
2017 Toyota Prius
"Friendly staff"
2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
"Service was quick, the price quoted was exactly what I paid. They even replaced the bulb for one of my headlights at no charge. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly."
2015 Ford C-Max Energi
"Another great experience at University Tire & Auto Service. This is my second time using them for my car care needs and the level of service was just as high as when I was a first time customer. This is a fantastic business and I highly recommend them. They are now my go-to garage for all my vehicle repairs."
2016 Honda Civic
2015 Ford C-Max Energi
"I thought this place was fantastic. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and candid about the service on my car. I would return to them for my future vehicle services needs. A very pleasant experience. "
"Service okay. They are friendly. I feel the fee for diagnostics should be credited toward the repair. Audi dealership applies it to the cost of repairs. *From here this edited review is from today's experience (10/16/20), which was a call to the shop to get an estimate for brake pads. Guy who answered the phone couldn't give me an estimate for brake pads without inspecting my vehicle per policy he says. Not sure how the findings of an inspection would change the cost of brake pads. Strike 2."
"Not necessarily the most preferred answer, but he was at least fully honest. He even worked with my via email to provide me 1 quote for weld and tacking then another quote as to how much it would be to replace the bottom rocker panel itself."
"The crew was professional and prompt with the repairs. I received text alerts at various stages which made me feel like I was a priority for them. My car looks great, they definitely went above and beyond. I will be coming back for any future repairs."
"I’ve used them twice, once for tires, once for brakes and A/C. I had an excellent experience both times. Very kind, patient and understanding. They describe clearly the problems and possible solutions. No pressure! And great communication the entire process (with accurate time estimates). Thanks, John and Team!"
"Hands down, best auto shop experience I've ever had. Johnny and Josh really took care of me."

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