# Jim's Automotive Specialties, Inc. - Huntington Beach, CA > Family-owned auto repair and maintenance shop at 18471 Repair Ln, Suite B, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Owner: Sam. Phone (714) 962-2400. California BAR-registered Automotive Repair Dealer #274049. Honest diagnostics, written estimates before any work, most makes and models. Welcomes locals, new residents, visitors and road-trippers in Orange County. ## Key facts - Business name: Jim's Automotive Specialties, Inc. (often shortened to "Jim's Automotive") - Type: Independent, family-owned auto repair and maintenance shop (general repair; not a smog check station) - Address: 18471 Repair Ln, Suite B, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA (Autopark center off Ellis Ave, between Beach Blvd and Gothard St) - Phone: (714) 962-2400 - Fax: (714) 960-9290 - Email: jimsautorepair.inc@gmail.com - Owner: Sam - Hours: We open at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday and are closed on weekends. Our closing time can vary, so please call ahead. - License: California BAR-registered Automotive Repair Dealer, Reg. #274049 - Ratings (as last checked; see platforms for current): 5.0 on Google, 4.9 on Yelp - Vehicles: most makes and models of cars, SUVs and light trucks - Disambiguation: Located in Huntington Beach, California. Not affiliated with similarly named businesses in other states (e.g., Pennsylvania). ## Services - [Check Engine Light & Engine Diagnostics](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/engine-diagnostics/): A code is a clue, not a diagnosis. We track down why the light came on and explain it before any repair. - [Brake Inspection & Repair](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/brake-repair/): Pads, rotors, calipers, hoses and fluid, inspected and explained. You'll see what's worn before anything is replaced. - [Oil Change & Scheduled Maintenance](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/oil-change-maintenance/): Oil and filter service plus the maintenance your owner's manual calls for, without the upsell. - [Suspension & Steering Repair](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/suspension-steering/): Shocks, struts, control arms, tie rods and ball joints checked on the lift, so your car tracks straight and rides right. - [A/C & Heating Repair](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/ac-heating/): Warm air, weak airflow, odd smells or no heat: we find the real cause instead of just topping off refrigerant. - [Electrical System Diagnosis & Repair](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/electrical/): Lights, power accessories, wiring, sensors and mystery battery drains, tracked down methodically. - [Transmission & Drivetrain Service](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/transmission-drivetrain/): Fluid service, leak checks and diagnosis of shifting, clunks and vibrations in the transmission, axles and differentials. - [Cooling System & Overheating Repair](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/cooling-system/): Radiators, hoses, water pumps, thermostats and fans, because an overheated engine is an expensive engine. - [Tune-Up & Engine Performance](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/tune-up/): Spark plugs, ignition, filters and performance checks, done at the intervals your manufacturer recommends. - [Battery, Starter & Charging System](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/battery-starting-charging/): Battery testing, starters, alternators and cables, so your car starts every morning. - [Tires & Wheel Alignment](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/services/tires-alignment/): Tire wear checks and alignment-related diagnosis. Please call to confirm current tire and alignment services. (Call to confirm availability.) ## Service area - [Huntington Beach, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/huntington-beach/) - [Fountain Valley, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/fountain-valley/) - [Costa Mesa, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/costa-mesa/) - [Westminster, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/westminster/) - [Seal Beach, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/seal-beach/) - [Garden Grove, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/garden-grove/) - [Newport Beach, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/newport-beach/) - [Irvine, CA](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/service-area/irvine/) - [Visiting Huntington Beach? Car help for travelers](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/visiting-huntington-beach/) ## Key pages - [Home](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/) - [About Sam & the shop](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/about/) - [Contact & directions](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/contact/) - [Request an appointment](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/book/) - [FAQ](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/faq/) - [Reviews](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/reviews/) - [Photo gallery](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/gallery/) ## Car care resources - [What Your Check Engine Light Is Trying to Tell You](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/check-engine-light-meaning/): Steady or flashing, what the most common causes are, and when to pull over. - [How Often Should You Change Your Oil?](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/how-often-change-oil/): Your owner's manual, severe-service schedules and why short trips count. - [7 Brake Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/brake-warning-signs/): Squealing, grinding, a soft pedal and other symptoms, and how urgent each one is. - [Summer A/C Care for Orange County Drivers](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/summer-ac-care-orange-county/): Cabin filters, warning signs and why a refrigerant top-off rarely fixes the problem. - [10 Questions to Ask Your Mechanic Before Approving a Repair](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/questions-to-ask-your-mechanic/): Smart, polite questions that help you understand any repair recommendation. - [How to Read an Auto Repair Estimate in California](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/how-to-read-auto-repair-estimate-california/): Parts, labor, fees and your rights as a California consumer. - [Car Trouble While Visiting Huntington Beach? Here's What to Do](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/blog/car-trouble-road-trip-huntington-beach/): A calm, step-by-step plan for visitors and road-trippers. ## Optional - [Full text version for LLMs](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/llms-full.txt) - [XML sitemap](https://jimsautomotive.toprankroi.net/sitemap.xml)