Ambassador Automotive

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Welcome to Ambassador Automotive!

Ambassador Automotive is located in Anaheim, California and services all makes and models of domestic and Asian import cars & trucks, and select European cars. We also service motor homes and other heavy vehicles
We offer a variety of Services, including fuel injection diagnosis and repair and computerized engine management diagnosis and repair. We are a licensed State of California Test and Repair Smog Check station. Today's high-tech engine management systems require the modern-day auto technician to have a thorough working knowledge of their sophisticated components. And with the ever-increasing price of fuel, maximizing your vehicle's fuel efficiency through routine maintenance takes on a whole new priority. To stay up-to-date in the ever-changing world of automotive technology, Ambassador Automotive utilizes three very valuable tools; AC Delco service training, Mitchell Repair technology, and Alldata Automotive Information. AC Delco, Mitchell and Alldata have all been industry standards for many years, bringing automotive repair shops and their technicians the very latest in factory information and bulletins. The end result of this knowledge is efficient, accurate and cost-effective repairs for you, the customer.
Our credentials include the Blue Seal of Excellence from ASE, and the Automotive Service Councils (ASC) Professionals in Automotive Service. We are also a member of the Better Business Bureau and have their highest rating AAA. These credentials symbolize our commitment to our customers in both quality of work and ethical practices. Give us a call or stop by to meet us. We would love to earn your trust.

Ambassador Automotive History

Ambassador Automotive Service Center was founded by Don Nelson in 1971. Don, a hard-working mechanic and family man, was running a Texaco gas station in Santa Ana in 1969. It wasnt long before his auto repair side of the business was outpacing the sale of gasoline. He decided that starting his own auto repair business in a larger building was what was needed.
He found a piece of property in Garden Grove to lease and worked tirelessly nights and weekends constructing the building that would become his new business. In 1971 the building was finished and the new business needed a name. Being a Christian man, he knew he was to be an Ambassador for Christ, so Ambassador Automotive was born.
As his sons grew, they came to work for him and he taught them the business. Dan, Ken and Tim all attended Arizona Automotive Institute after high school and worked by their fathers side. In 1986, land developers wanted to build a shopping mall on Dons leased land, so in February of 1988, Don and his sons relocated the shop to its current location. Having to start over again in a new location, they were blessed to have many customers follow them and bring in much new business.
Sadly, Don lost his battle with bone cancer on May 1, 2004. He is and will be greatly missed, but lessons he taught and the life he lived are remembered and respected by his sons, who are committed to carry on his legacy of honest auto repair.

Need to drop off your vehicle with us, but have to get to work? No problem!
For your convenience, we have an Early Bird/Night Owl box to drop off your car. Just fill out an envelope, place your keys inside and slip the envelope through the mail slot in our door.
Ambassador Automotive offers the convenience of a free customer shuttle ride anywhere within a 6-mile radius.
If you wish to wait for your vehicle while our staff performs a service or repair, enjoy a cup of coffee and a magazine, or watch T.V. in our comfortable waiting room.