Founder
Paul
Started All-Car in his parents’ garage in 1972. Has taught at East LA College for 20 years and serves on the automotive boards of PCC, ELAC, Rio Hondo and Mark Keppel High.
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About us
A family business, built one car at a time.
From a hobby in a family garage to one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most trusted repair shops — and still treating every customer like family.
Our story
Started in a garage. Built on trust.
Success at All-Car has always been built on personalized service and treating every customer like family. Those values still set us apart today.
1972
A hobby becomes a business
Paul starts working on cars in his parents’ garage. Demand for his expertise grows fast.
1978
The first shop
Paul and his wife Cheryl open their first retail repair shop in San Gabriel — growing entirely by word of mouth.
1983
330 S. Del Mar
A second location opens next door, adding five technicians, a dedicated parts department and more office space.
Today
Training the next generation
Paul teaches at East LA College, while daughter Sarah and manager Ron lead All-Car into its next chapter.
1972
Founded in San Gabriel
150+
Years of combined technician experience
20 yrs
As a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility
4.7★
Average across 340+ Google reviews
Meet the team
The people who make it All-Car.
Many of our technicians came up through East LA College’s automotive program — the same program Paul has taught for two decades.
Office Manager
Sarah
Paul and Cheryl’s oldest daughter grew up in the shop answering phones — and is preparing to lead the company alongside Ron.
General Manager
Ron
Came straight from ELAC’s automotive program, started as a parts driver and worked his way up to run the shop.
Lead Service Advisor
Jorge
20+ years in the industry. The friendly voice customers mention by name in review after review.
Parts Manager
Dan
40+ years of automotive experience, 20+ with All-Car — always hunting down the best price for our customers.
Shop Foreman
Randy
8+ years with All-Car. Specializes in diagnosis, repair, smog and alignment.
Master Technician
Artemio
35+ years of heavy-line experience — engines, timing chains and major mechanical work.
Technician
Rolando
ASE Toyota-certified technician with more than 35 years of experience.
Technician
Alex
ELAC automotive graduate, 3 years with All-Car and working toward his certifications.
Technician
Angel
Specializes in Asian and domestic vehicles while finishing his studies at ELAC.
Parts Driver & Shuttle
Andrew
Recent ELAC grad and the friendly face behind our customer shuttle.
Inside the shop
Come see us on Del Mar.
Customer reviews
In their words.
★★★★★
“Found All-Car through AAA and it did not disappoint. A family-owned community business that took the time to walk through my vehicle with me on site and review every concern.”
★★★★★
“First visit and I was very pleased. Jorge kept me updated through the whole quote and repair — they even drove me home after drop-off and picked me up when it was ready.”
★★★★★
“Needed the rear axle fixed on my Jeep. Paul knew the problem immediately and gave me two good options. It's been running great ever since.”
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