About Jim’s Automotive Specialties
A family-owned auto repair shop in Huntington Beach, California, run by Sam and built on repeat customers who trust us with their cars.
Most of our customers know the owner simply as Sam. The shop has served Huntington Beach drivers from its spot on Repair Ln in the Autopark center for years, and the way we work hasn’t changed: diagnose carefully, explain clearly, charge fairly, and never sell you something you don’t need.
How we work
- Diagnosis first. We find the cause before recommending parts.
- Plain-English explanations. We’ll show you what we found and the worn or failed part when we can.
- Written estimates. You approve the work and the price before we start.
- Priorities, not pressure. We separate “fix now” from “keep an eye on it.”
Licensed in California
Jim’s Automotive Specialties, Inc. is a California BAR-registered Automotive Repair Dealer, Reg. #274049. The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) registers and oversees repair shops in California, and you can look up any shop’s registration at bar.ca.gov.
What we work on
General repair and maintenance on most makes and models of cars, SUVs and light trucks: see our full services list. We don’t perform smog inspections.
A comfortable place to wait
For shorter jobs and diagnostics you’re welcome to wait in our customer lobby, with seating by the front windows and a view into the front office. For longer repairs, many customers drop the car off and we call when it’s ready.
Local, and only local
We’re Jim’s Automotive Specialties, Inc. in Huntington Beach, California. We aren’t affiliated with similarly named repair shops in other states.
Come meet Sam
Stop by the shop on Repair Ln or give us a call. We’re happy to answer questions, even if you’re not sure you need a repair yet.