LYDIA, AATIF, AND ALEX
SERVICE ADVISORS
The front desk receives the request, explains the written quote, and follows up during staffed hours.
ABOUT HILLSIDE
EST. 1984
THE SAME SHOP ON HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
Independent, owner-operated auto repair in Torrance, with digital inspection photos, written quotes, and customer approval before repair work begins.
We will call or text during staffed hours.THE PEOPLE
The front desk and shop floor stay connected from the first request through the approved repair.
LOUIE
SHOP FOREMAN
Louie works with the technicians behind the inspection and repair process.
Ask for any of them by name.
CONTINUITY
- 1984
The doors open at 24467 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.
- FORMERLY CHARLIE'S
Hillside Auto Repair - formerly Charlie's Hillside Auto Repair - has served Torrance from the same Hawthorne Boulevard shop since 1984.
- THE HYBRID SPECIALISTS
Hybrid diagnosis, repair, and high-voltage battery work become a defining part of the shop's service mix and the sign outside.
- TODAY
Digital inspection photos and a written quote make the proposed work visible before the customer approves the repair.
HOW HILLSIDE WORKS
The process is clear before repair work begins.
- 01
THE CAR IS CHECKED
The relevant system is tested or inspected instead of treating a symptom or code as the answer.
- 02
YOU SEE THE FINDINGS
Digital inspection photos go to your phone, and a written quote lays out the proposed work.
- 03
YOU APPROVE THE WORK
Repair work begins after you approve it.
PUBLIC PROOF
1,200+ REVIEWS, ALL TIME
Google · CARFAX · Yelp · Hillside archive
155 neighborhood faves on Nextdoor
READ THE FULL REVIEW LEDGER"Aatif and Alex are easy to work with, honest, and always make sure everything is explained clearly before any work is done."Bebe P., Google, 2026
"I have been there three times... Eventually I was able to pay them a fair price for a brake job and oil change. I trust them."Jim, Hillside archive, 2020
THE SHOP ITSELF
Hillside handles general repair and maintenance, diagnostics, in-house engine work and rebuilds, and hybrid systems including high-voltage batteries.
The waiting experience stays comfortable, and a free 5-mile shuttle helps keep the visit practical while we work.
OWNER-OPERATEDA familiar front desk and the same local shop.
2-YEAR / 24,000-MILE REPAIR WARRANTYWritten coverage on repairs.
OPEN SATURDAYS 9-3Plan a weekend visit.
FREE 5-MILE SHUTTLEA local ride while we work.
VISIT HILLSIDE
Hillside Auto Repair
24467 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm