Allison's Automotive

I finished restoring (mostly) my '76 124 Spider in 2016. Tuned the new Weber carb best I could but it always seemed to run a bit rich leaving the plugs pretty black. Not as peppy as I thought it should be either. Finally had an opportunity to trailer it from Las Vegas to Upland, CA this week and Mark was all set to do a simple re-jet. Turned out the carb had more problems than we expected.

Couldn't shut it down with idle screw, float level was off, throttle valves didn't close all the way. I think in the end it actually got bigger jets rather than smaller. When I picked it up and got it out on the freeway I thought it was starving for fuel but after just a few minutes mark found that the condenser mounting screw had loosened on the side of the distributor causing the spark to just stop about 30% of the time.

I didn't mean to throw so much at him with this simple re-jet but Mark & Juvy hung in there and now it starts easier and runs like it should. More than happy with the end result.

Mark performed the service on my vehicle and as always, did a great job, kept it clean, and is always reasonably priced. Specialized in Fiats and always has parts in stock.

Just found these guys and if you own a fiat and live in socal they are a essential purchased these set of period correct wheels and I couldn't be happier.

If you have a FIAT or Lancia, and are in Southern California, Mark is your guy. If you have a FIAT or Lancia and live further away, yeah you might incur some shipping cost, but Mark is your guy.

Mark Allison is one of the last Fiat specialist on the West Coast and forgotten more about these cars than most folks know. His expertise is vast, hourly rates are low and passion is exceptional.

I had a positive experience working out a return for an item that was incompatible with my project. The guys in their performance parts side of the house worked with me and issued store credit for the item. I'm pleased with the overall resolution and would certainly go to them for Fiat parts in the future.

These guys are amazing. They have rare integrity and hands down the best place to take your fiat. My car wouldn't be on the road without their help. Thanks for everything!

I have taken in my car to them a few times. They do great work with a very good price. I highly recommend them to anyone. Won't take my car to anyone else.

Mark Allison first worked on our cars at the age of 17 in his Dads Moblie Gas station. He is still the only mechanic that works on our cars some 35 + years later. He is professional, fair, honest. And usually come in under the estimate. You make a appointment and your car is the one that is worked on and finished usually within a few hours. And best of all done right the first time. All makes of cars. I've had many throughout the years. You just found your lifetime mechanic.