About Us
We’re Not Your Typical Auto Shop. That’s the Point.
My name is Daniel, and I’m the owner of Niguel Auto Service here on Alicia Pkwy in Laguna Niguel.
Before I owned this shop, I served in the United States Marine Corps. The Corps taught me things you can’t learn anywhere else — that your word is everything, that you don’t cut corners because nobody’s watching, and that the standard is the standard, no exceptions.
Those aren’t just values I carry with me. They’re how we run this shop every single day.
From the Marines to Your Mechanic
I’ve been part of this shop since 2023, and I took ownership earlier this year with one goal: build the kind of auto repair experience that Laguna Niguel deserves — honest, skilled, and genuinely focused on you.
When you bring your car to us, you’re talking directly to the owner. There’s no service manager filtering what you hear, no upsells you didn’t ask for, no surprises on your bill. If something needs to be fixed, I’ll show you why — not just tell you.
That’s what Marine Corps veteran-owned means here. Not a badge. A standard.
Meet the Team
Daniel — Owner & Service Advisor
Marine Corps veteran, Laguna Niguel local, and the guy who answers when you call. I handle everything on the customer side — from your first phone call to handing back your keys.
Gustavo — Lead Technician
Gustavo has been turning wrenches for years and brings a level of precision and consistency that shows up in every repair. When your car is on our lift, it’s in good hands.
It’s a lean team by design. Two people who take pride in the work, who know your name, and who treat every vehicle like it belongs to someone who matters — because it does.
Why Laguna Niguel Chooses Us Over the Dealership
- 3-Year / 36,000-Mile Warranty on Every Repair — Three times what most dealerships offer. We back every job we do with it. No asterisks, no fine print.
- Mobil 1 Full Synthetic on Every Oil Change — We don’t use cheap bulk oil. Every oil change gets Mobil 1 full synthetic — the same oil engineers and performance drivers trust.
- ASE-Certified Mechanics — Our work meets the highest industry standards. Your factory warranty stays intact. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, dealerships cannot void your factory warranty simply because you used a qualified independent shop.
- Honest, Transparent Pricing — The quote you get is the price you pay. We do a multi-point digital inspection on every vehicle and walk you through the findings — what’s urgent, what can wait, and what you can skip. No pressure, ever.
- Financing Available Through Wisetack — Big repairs don’t have to wait. Check your rate in minutes with no hard credit pull.
- Same-Day Service When Available — We know your car isn’t optional. We work efficiently and communicate clearly so you’re never left wondering.
Serving Laguna Niguel and the Surrounding Community
We’re proud to serve Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, and the wider South Orange County area. Whether you drive a domestic, import, European, or luxury vehicle — if it has four wheels, we’ll take care of it.