Call the shop(818) 314-9807 3835 Foothill BlvdGlendale/La Crescenta, CA 91214 Business hoursMon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 8–4
★★★★★5.0 on Yelp· 300+ reviews
Vic's Auto ClinicGlendale/La Crescenta · Since 1992
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Family-owned · Est. 1992

Honest repairs.
Done right.
Every time.

Vic's Auto Clinic is the Glendale/La Crescenta neighborhood shop on Foothill Blvd where ASE-certified technicians explain what your car needs before any work starts — and check what's wrong for free.

  • Full-service repair & maintenance for cars, trucks & SUVs
  • Free diagnostic check before you spend a dollar
  • Straight quotes, fair prices, no surprises
  • Same-day turnaround on most jobs
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Free diagnostic check — we look first, you decide

Warning light on? Strange noise? Bring it in and we'll tell you what's wrong and what it costs. No charge to find out.

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Our services

Complete auto repair
under one roof

From routine maintenance to the intermittent problem other shops give up on — our ASE-certified team handles every make, foreign and domestic.

Technician inspecting a brake assembly

Brakes & Rotors

Our specialty. Pads, rotors, calipers and fluid — inspected honestly and done the same day whenever parts allow.

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Mechanic working on an engine

Engine & Diagnostics

Check-engine lights read and traced to the real cause — timing belts, gaskets, misfires, overheating, leaks.

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Fresh oil being poured into an engine

Oil Change & Maintenance

Factory-schedule service, filters and fluids — plus a look over the whole car while it's up on the lift.

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A/C Recharge & Repair

Leak checks, recharges, compressors and blowers — ice cold again for Foothill summers.

Transmission

Service, seals and gaskets, leak repair and rebuilds for automatics and manuals.

Electrical Systems

Batteries, alternators, starters, wiring and the intermittent faults nobody else can find.

Exhaust & Emissions

Mufflers, catalytic converters, leaks and getting you ready for a smog check.

Tires & Balancing

Rotation, balancing and replacement to stop the shake and get even wear.

Steering & Suspension

Shocks, struts, control arms, tie rods and alignment-related wear.

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30+Years on Foothill Blvd
About Vic's

More than a garage — a crew that explains

Vic's Auto Clinic has been on the same stretch of Foothill Blvd since 1992. It's the kind of shop where the owner knows what's wrong before the hood is fully open, and where the price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Vic and Allen run it with a small crew of ASE-certified technicians. They'll walk you through what your car needs, what can wait, and what it'll cost — then keep you posted while the work is done. No upsells, no mystery line items.

5.0 ★★★★★300+ reviews on Yelp
ASE CertifiedLicensed & verified
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ASE-certified technicians

Trained, certified and experienced across every make and model — cars, light-duty trucks and SUVs.

Honest, upfront pricing

Clear estimates before any repair, so you always know exactly what you're paying for.

Free diagnostic check

We find the problem at no charge. You decide what to do next — no pressure, no obligation.

Kept in the loop

We explain the work in plain language and update you by phone while your car is in the bay.

30+Years in business
300+Five-star reviews
11+Makes serviced
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How it works

Simple, transparent, fast

From the first call to driving home fixed — here's exactly what to expect.

1

Call or drop in

Phone ahead or walk in Mon–Sat. Tell us what you're hearing, feeling or seeing.

2

Free check & quote

We inspect the car, find the real cause and give you a straight quote — free.

3

You approve

Nothing happens until you say go. We'll tell you what's urgent and what can wait.

4

Fixed right

Quality parts, certified work and a phone call when it's ready — usually the same day.

Makes we service
  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Lexus
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Audi
  • Ford
  • Dodge
  • Jeep
  • Hyundai
  • Mazda
  • Foreign & Domestic
Why drivers choose us

Real feedback. Real results.

5.0 ★★★★★300+ five-star reviews on Yelp
★★★★★
They are straightforward, honest, prompt, kind, knowledgeable, and fair. They are excellent mechanics!
Drew B.Google
★★★★★
Owner knew exactly what was wrong with my car's AC — now it's blowing ice cold.
Yelp · Sep 2025Yelp
★★★★★
Fair pricing, easy, friendly communication, and they handled getting all the parts without any hassle.
Yelp reviewerYelp
★★★★★
The team was professional, honest, and kept me updated throughout the repair.
Anthony D.Google
★★★★★
Honest and reliable service — they are very thorough with explaining what the car needs.
CrystalGoogle
★★★★★
These guys have saved me more than once. Always paid a fair price.
Yelp · Nov 2025Yelp
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Hours
  • Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
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