Oscar's Garage | South Phoenix, AZ

What We Do / Lo Que Hacemos

Three Things.
Done Right.

Restomod Builds

Restauración Moderna

Classic bodies — '60s Fords, old Chevys, vintage American iron — dropped on modern donor platforms. You get the look of a classic with working AC, EFI, power steering, and a drivetrain that won't leave you stranded. We handle the mechanicals. We make it run. You find someone else to make it pretty.

Our Specialty

Custom Restoration

Proyectos Personalizados

Got a classic you want to bring back mechanically? Bring it in. We'll tell you straight what it needs, what it'll cost, and how long it'll take. No upselling. No surprises. Word of mouth built this shop and that's how we keep it.

Bring Your Project

General Repair

Mecánica General

Oil changes, brakes, diagnostics, engine work — all makes and models. 30 years of knowing what's wrong before you finish the sentence. Fast, honest, and straight to the point. If it doesn't need it, we're not going to tell you it does.

All Makes & Models

Current Builds / Proyectos Actuales

The Work.

These aren't auction cars. They're mechanical transformations. Classic bodies. Modern guts. Built to drive, not to sit.

For Sale

1965

Chevy C10 Pickup

Engine LT V8 swap (1995 Impala donor)

Trans Automatic

Miles 100,000

Chassis Modified — work completed

Title Clean Arizona title

Paint Original orange — patina intact

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For Sale

1968

Peugeot 404

Engine 1.6L DOHC 4-cyl swap

Trans 1993 Mazda Miata swap

Miles 120,000

Chassis Modified — work completed

Title Clean title

Paint Original white — patina intact

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For Sale

1973

Volkswagen Bus

Engine 2.2L Subaru 4-cyl swap

Trans Manual (2000 Subaru Legacy)

Miles 89,000

Title No title — runs and drives

Paint Original white

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Always Building

Have a Classic?

Your Project Here

Concept You bring the classic body. We source the modern platform.

Result Drives like a modern car. Looks like history.

Timeline Discussed at intake — no surprises

Payment Cash Only / Solo Efectivo

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The Story / La Historia

30 Years.
Same Standard.
Same Hands.

Oscar has been working on cars in South Phoenix for over thirty years. The shop started as a family operation and it still is — one mechanic, one helper, and more experience than most shops twice the size.

He doesn't waste your time. He'll tell you what's wrong, what it'll cost, and what you actually need. If it doesn't need fixing, he's not going to tell you it does. That's why customers keep coming back for 20, 28 years at a stretch.

These days his real passion is restomods — pulling classic American bodies from junkyards and barns, and making them live again on modern platforms. Old school on the outside, dependable under the hood. Built by someone who actually loves the work.

Más de treinta años trabajando con las manos. El trabajo habla por sí solo.

What People Say

★★★★★

"Before my dad passed, he told me — don't trust anyone else but Oscar, he's a good mechanic and he's honest. I've been going here about 20 years now. Never had any issues."

V.J.

Google

★★★★★

"Wouldn't take my car to anyone else. The service is fast, honest, and the best quality. Love you Oscar!!"

Dawn Patricia Adams

Google

★★★★★

"I love this garage. I have been going there for several years with different cars. Always gives good prices and does an awesome job. Car always comes out fixed. He does what needs to be done and doesn't try to get you to do other things that don't need to be done. I'll be returning for all my car's needs."

Ashley Hernandez

Google

★★★★★

"Oscar is the best mechanic I've ever experienced. Good person, honest and knowledgeable. When you have car problems, Oscar is the best to resolve it."

George Mendez

Google

★★★★★

"Honest, fair and very nice man. Fast service too! I would recommend him to anyone. You'll be happy!"

Eloso Gonzalez

Google

★★★★★

"More than ten years using their services. Excellent service, very honest, Oscar is very kind."

Leticia Gonzalez

Google

★★★★★

"Excellent work and does not try to sell you something you don't need. Very personable and honest."

Lorenzo O. De La Cruz

Google

★★★★★

"Oscar has been my mechanic for more than 28 years. He is really good."

Chester Jones

Google

★★★★★

"Best mechanic shop in this area. Oscar and his brother have a lot of experience and awesome customer service."

El Nepo

Google

★★★★★

"I have been coming to Oscar's for over 6 years now. He's serviced, repaired, and upgraded my vehicles. Always reliable."

Cody Mejia

Google

★★★★★

"I've been coming to Oscar for more than 5 years, never disappointed. Sometimes I'd go to a franchise garage closer to home and EVERY time I'd have more problems after. Never again."

DaLane

Google

★★★★★

"Can't go wrong with Oscar. Always had a great experience."

Josh Ross

Google

★★★★★

"I recommend them for their excellent service and the great work they do."

Eduardo Godoy

Google

★★★★★

"Honest and fair."

Rebecca White

Google

★★★★★

"Good prices and dependable."

Nene Slays

Google

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OLD IRON. NEW GUTS. BUILT RIGHT.

Three Things.
Done Right.

The Work.

30 Years.
Same Standard.
Same Hands.

Let's Talk
About Your
Project.

OLD IRON. NEW GUTS. BUILT RIGHT.

Three Things.Done Right.

The Work.

30 Years.Same Standard.Same Hands.

Let's TalkAbout YourProject.

Three Things.
Done Right.

30 Years.
Same Standard.
Same Hands.

Let's Talk
About Your
Project.