Project Import

I have taken several cars here for several different kinds of services, from a simple oil change, to replacing the clutch, and even re-doing the wiring harness in the engine bay of my C5.
The quality of service and attention to detail is absolutely outstanding and surpasses many, if not all the shops around the So Cal area.
I will always recommend Project Import to everyone for any service big or small!

A.k.a. LSXDR call West Coast Corvette to see about getting a price quote on a new differential install for my C5 I was giving Chris LSXDR number and to reach out to Cuban at Project Import. I remember Cuban from West Coast Corvette a really nice and great guy. I had ordered a stage 4 rear differential from RPM transmission with a transmission brace and four new shocks. Cuban set me up gave me a great price worked with me on dropping off my car and had it done in no time. Great work good customer service I found a new shop to keep my C5 on the road. Can’t wait for my next build to have the LSXDR make my C5 faster.👍🏼

Brought my 370 here for a full inspection. Wasn't planning on any repairs the same day but a few were suggested and I'm so glad I moved forward with them. Its crazy that my vehicle drives so much better with a single visit. Everyone was really cool, informative and I'll definitely be back soon. Thanks guys 🤝🏻

Trustworthy mechanics who know motorsports and how tricky it can be to work on a car with aftermarket parts. I thought I had a blown head gasket but Kiet and his crew excluded that diagnosis and properly bled/refilled the cooling system.

They explained to me that the aftermarket radiator I have changes the capacity of my cooling system and throws off the markings on my expansion tank. The larger capacity means there is more expansion and overflows when the system gets hot enough.

Thank you for squeezing me in on short notice!

My son and I are VERY happy with the work that was done on our 2008 Honda Civic Si - we were ripped off and the car was found abandoned with no motor or transmission in it - we sent it to the shop in October of 2017 and we received it back at the end of January, 2018 - we used a combo of our engine & some parts + OEM parts they ordered for us - fantastic job - Bijan is truly a professional and his customer service style is personal and genuine! He is an asset to your company. All the guys in the shop took a personal interest in making sure we got our car back to the original state - they did a "build" and the car is a beast! We will be taking our other cars to them for repairs, etc. shortly.

Great service, honest, fast communication, and reliable, no matter how small or big the job - they take care of you.

Took my 2020 Civic Si in for an upgraded clutch. They were very knowledgeable and set me up with a nice clutch. They did a great job in a timely manner and for a good price. I would recommend this shop to anyone who needs any type of work done.

I recently brought to the shop my 97 accord to get some repairs and mods installations done (headlights/taillights) and I must say I'm very pleased, satisfied and happy with the results. Just tell them what your looking for and what you want done on your car and they will do it professionally. Fair pricing and well done service. Whether your looking for mods or repairs done to your car, this is my go-to shop 100%. I definitely recommend Project Import to the car community. Ask for Kiet and Young. Easy to talk to and down to earth people. I will come back for my next item on my checklist for my accord.

What a gem of a shop.
Start off, Cuban, the manager, was really good with communicating. This is very important as I experienced the "cold shoulder" from other shops when doing initial contact and inquiries. So, big up on great communication throughout the entire process, this is VERY important being a customer.

I contacted Project Import to get lowering springs and aftermarket wheels installed on my 2015 Honda Civic. The work turned out great, the car look and perform much better. Cuban and the team did an excellent job to complete in reasonable time, while I waited in the shop. Also, I appreciate his honest assessment on what is good/bad that I can/cannot do regarding my installation, as most shops will just try to get you to do as much work as possible.

I will surely be going back if/when there are future work needed for my vehicle.

Needle in the haystack this small shop is the best I've been bring all my cars here for service they do it all jdm and German Cuban is the man he has helped me every step of the way I can always give him a ring and he's always there with an expert opinion and will direct you on how to modify your car if your new to the scene this guy knows everything

Best Auto Body Shop Ever!!!!! My cars motor blew out in the morning drive to work. Stuck dead in the middle of the road I had a tow called and thought only of project import since they did outstanding work for me in the past. I had it towed there and they had my motor replaced and my car now runs better than ever!!! I'm recommending them to all family, friends and anyone that needs their car worked on. Cuban is the absolute best, go see him, he'll guide you the right way. And a shout out to George, the mechanic who worked on my car. Much appreciate you brother. Thank you!

The sharpest automotive techs I have ever met. Within three hours of dropping off my civic for a coolant leak, they called back reporting in detail the location of all three leaks... Additionally, they went above and beyond in replacing my throttle body, going through the trouble of ordering two, since the first one did not fit.

Absolute best customer service experience I've had in recent memory, in any industry. For me, asking for advice on parts, and the dreaded labor costs of modifying my fk8 Type R was a big deal. Cuban made this process seamless, streamlined and stress free. I drove all the way to Orange from Modesto (about 350 miles) just because of the rapport we developed over the phone and via email. Pricing was fair, and he always had advice on to do or not to dos (he has the same car). His familiarity with all cars and parts put any doubts I had to rest, and he even offered me advice and diagnostics remotely over the phone since I live so far away. Highly recommend this shop for it's quality work and awesome customer service experience.

I got my g35 coupe diff bushings changed , and art pipes installed. I was helped by Gilbert, great guy, as well as Brian. They are very knowledgeable, with just about anything you can think of, towards your modification needs or repairs. The turn around was amazing , since i am too busy during the week. Having their shop open on a Saturday was so convenient for me. This is the place to take your car too, they know their stuff! Will be returning in the near future.

(Sorry for the late review Cuban, Brian, and team!)

In 2015 I got a 3rd gear synchro grind in my 08 TSX and didn't know who to go to for the repair.

I googled shops and Project Import appeared on top of the list, I called and explain the condition of the car. They guessed the problem right and guided me through the whole process and gave me pretty close to exact cost of the repair. During the week the car was in (outsource transmission rebuild to Syncrotech in Ontario since the specialized and did it right), I got photos of the car each step emailed to me and they did exactly what they said they were going to do. When I got the car back, it drove smooth and the bad parts were given back to me in a box bagged from getting the car dirty.

Ever since then I always came back for other repairs and the price and estimates to me were fair since I never had to go back for problems related to the repair or upgrade.

Cuban is the most recent salesman I worked with and twice he provided me the same service or better since I started coming here. For example he charged for 2 quarts of transmission fluid instead of 3 when my car required 2.1 Q. He will explain in detail cost and benefits and what you need or don't need to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.

My car still runs strong and performs well because of their services.

Thanks!
Bryant N.

The staff were great! The mechanics are amazing and when it comes to working on your car they don’t mess around. They care more about the customer than taking your money (meaning they do honest work and take care of your vehicle rather than cause more problems so you come back) I am definitely coming back! I rather pay good money for good service and that’s exactly what I got today.

Project import totally killed it on the service I needed. They do the best work out of any shop I have ever been to. Super knowledgeable employees that are willing to help you out with any question you may have. They’re customer service is top notch. Cuban kept in contact with me constantly with what was going on, time frames, prices, and if they recommend something should be replaced since they have everything torn apart and would save money and time in the long run. Can’t speak highly enough about this place. You won’t understand until you go there. I will def be back for future service and I will refer everybody here. The list below is the work I had done in my TL Type S

Timing belt
Water pump
Tensioner
Roller
Oil pump reseal
Oil joint assembly
Drive belt
Lower ball joints ok
Front wheel bearing
Front hubs
Rear wheel bearings/hubs
Axles
All extended wheel studs
Buddy club lug nuts
Front upper control arms
Rear upper control arms
Heater control valve
Light weight crank pulley
Intake manifold spacer
3.7L intake manifold and throttle body

Love the staff here. They not only are exceptional when it comes to the quality of their work but they take the time to break down exactly what it is they do and how they do it. For someone that works 2 jobs and doesn't have time to pick up a wrench, it means a lot to me. From repairs to modifications, I'd trust them with my car and my future cars. Whether you are trying to make it more reliable or quicker out on the track, you get what you pay for here

Searching around a performance mechanic shop to install an ACT clutch for my 2013 BRZ and stumbled upon these guys. They had the best price quoted on on a flat rate basis on their website which I have NEVER seen. They did an excellent job installing my clutch and even took photos for me so I could post it on my blog site. They found lots additional issues and even fixed some as best they could at no charge. The mechanics and sales staff are polite, knowledgeable, and from my first impression their not out to take every penny you have with nonsense work. This is shop is one of the few shops I feel that they do what they need to do and any additional recommendations they propose is thoroughly checked and expressed before it is done. I plan on doing my 60k mile tune-up, which I was originally going to do at the dealership, but will be doing it at Project Import, as well as fix other issues that have come up on my BRZ due to a well-known shop in Orange County that did not catch any of these apparent potential problems after I explained the same situation to them almost a year ago, which are now becoming a problem. If your shopping around for a performance shop or even a general maintenance repair, check these guys out.

Came in yesterday for a routine job on a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Cuban and his team changed out my rotors and pads and bled my brake fluid and charged me less than other shops. Cuban is a really awesome guy and held a conversation with me during the time my car was being worked on! Just because it’s called Project Import doesn’t mean they don’t mind some American Muscle! Definitely will be going back again for other services.

- Christian