Auto Tech West is a bit under the radar because it shares the same lot with Eckhart Auto Body, which serves as the landmark visible from Canoga Avenue. Despite the low visibility, Auto Tech West actually has a large word-of-mouth-driven following of regular customers that include several nearby body shops. Owner Sergio Santos has a lot of experience working on cars and is an excellent source to consult if one's vehicle inexplicably acts up. Cars of all nationalities are doable here –"We don't discriminate," he says with a friendly chuckle. Santos is also a good listener in addition to having a great sense of humor, traits that usually soothe customers who are stressed out over malfunctioning cars or trucks.