At the end of Transport Street, behind the old Target near the DMV, sits Bill Hahn’s Automotive. For decades, Bill Hahn could be found there six days a week in his signature smock, hand-writing invoices, talking to customers, and pacing around the packed parking lot with a phone to his ear. His customers truly meant everything to him.
When Bill retired, he sought someone to carry forward his values, work ethic, and care for the community. In 2016, husband and wife Josh and Amber, along with Joel (Josh’s brother and Bill’s master mechanic for years), were hand-picked to helm the ship that Bill built. Ventura natives with deep love and appreciation for their extraordinary hometown—and with garage roots dating back to their grandfather’s 1950s-era mechanic shop at 5-Points—they take the responsibility of providing great service to heart. Their customers mean everything to them.
At Bill Hahn’s Automotive, they believe that maintenance shouldn’t be burdensome. They know that unexpected car repairs are a total bummer. They understand that having a local mechanic you can trust to give the honest truth about what a vehicle needs (or what can wait) will help avoid the biggest catastrophes of ownership. Car care is personal, and there is rarely one single right answer when it comes to repairs. Bill Hahn’s Automotive offers advice on the best course of action for the overall safety and longevity of a vehicle,
often differing from that given by dealerships or brand-name chain automotive centers.
Today, the parking lot is less congested, and hand-written invoices are a thing of the past. Bill Hahn’s Automotive has embraced technology with computers, tablets, digital inspections, text messaging, email, and
phone calls as available communication methods. They work on most makes and models, including late model and select vintage vehicles, from carbureted to computer-controlled.
Some constants remain unchanged across the years: professional standards, operational integrity, expert mechanics providing quality car repairs, best practices, thoughtful big-picture advice, great service experiences, clear communication, and good value.
Because customers mean everything
