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Schedule
Book online or call. We confirm availability and set up the appointment.
Wilmington and the Harbor Area
Service area and drive times
One shop in Wilmington serving the Harbor Area and the South Bay. Below: where to find us, typical drive times, and what a visit looks like.
Where to find us
We are on the south side of W Anaheim St in Wilmington. Look for the blue and yellow Gonzalez Auto Mechanic signs. We share the block with Frausto's Alignment.
Entrance: turn into the shared driveway in front of Frausto's Alignment. Gulf Ave is the nearby cross street.
Drive times from nearby areas
Typical weekday map estimates for arriving at the shop. Rush hour usually adds 5 to 15 minutes from the further cities.
| Area | Typical range | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | Home base | Local |
| Harbor City | 5 to 12 min | 2.1 mi |
| San Pedro | 6 to 14 min | 3.6 mi |
| Carson | 7 to 14 min | 4.6 mi |
| Lomita | 7 to 18 min | 3.0 mi |
| Long Beach | 12 to 20 min | 5.1 mi |
| Torrance | 14 to 28 min | 7.4 mi |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 18 to 35 min | 10.7 mi |
How dropoff works
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Drive in
Turn into the shared driveway in front of Frausto's Alignment. Gulf Ave is the nearby cross street.
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Diagnose and quote
We inspect the vehicle, identify the issue, and call you with a clear quote before any work begins.
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Pickup
We give you an estimate of when the job will be done, then call you when the car is ready.
What to bring
Your key
Bring the key you normally use, especially if the no-start concern is intermittent.
Your car
Scheduled appointments give the shop time to review your request before you arrive. Call ahead for a walk-in so we can confirm same-day availability.
A short description
What the car does, when it does it, and how long it has been doing it. Service records help too, especially on European vehicles.
Planning your visit
Timing varies by vehicle, testing, parts, and the shop schedule. Call ahead if you need the car back by a certain day.
| Service | Timing | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | Varies | vehicle, oil capacity, filter, and shop schedule |
| Brake service | Varies | call ahead for availability |
| Diagnostics | Varies | diagnosis time depends on the symptom |
| Major repair | Varies | parts availability and repair scope |
If your car is not safe to drive
Call the shop before the car arrives. Tell us what it is doing and how it is getting to the shop so we can plan the first inspection.
Tell us what your vehicle needs before you make the drive.Call (310) 756-5932Request an appointment