i feel bad writing this but i was not very happy with this place. they took way longer than expected for my car. i think about 2 extra days. the day my car was supposed to get back to me they called saying while test driving my car- a woman rear ended them and they now were chasing her down the 5. bruh my luck. when they gave the car back to me there wasn't damage because i had a u haul hitch that thankfully blocked it. but the gas was completely drained and the ac was broke, mind you it was there for an engine issue.. so i had to take it back because i guess they messed up a wire. and then a month later the ac stopped working completely?? when that car has had the best ac forever, until i took it here. i feel like i should have gotten a better discount since they held my car longer than expected, got it rear ended, chased the woman down the 5, returned it with a drop of gas, and then broke the ac. edit: the reason the car was delayed was because they accidentally punctured my radiator! also this absolutely did happen i can provide proof if anyone needs read more

1 Way Auto Clinic - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

I had a great experience at 1 Way Auto Clinic. I originally went in for a simple oil change, but the team went above and beyond. They took the time to inspect my vehicle and recommended replacing the air and engine filters, actually showing me the old ones so I could see the wear for myself. I really appreciated the transparency -- no pressure, just honest advice. They also suggested a tire rotation to help extend the life of my tires, which made sense. Everything was done efficiently, and the pricing was very reasonable for the quality of service. It's refreshing to find an auto shop that's trustworthy, thorough, and fairly priced. Definitely a more personable experience than "Instant" oil change next door at Valvoline. read more

Great, honest mechanics and people. Overall, they aren't going to be fast but they do a good, honest, thorough job, which is more preferred anyways because everyone needs their car to be reliable. They are honest brokers and will not suggest any work that doesn't make sense or push for something just to make a buck. They've been so good to me that now my partner goes as well. They were able to handle 2 emergency issues where we could not drive our cars if they didn't fix it last minute. They understand and do what they can! Plus the costs are always within the general expected range for repairs without paying significantly more at the dealer. This is exactly what we need so we keep coming back! read more

I needed a part replaced and a smog a few days before Christmas, and I needed it done same day, and Chris and his staff were so nice and helped me get it all done in an hour. They replaced the part, which allowed my car to pass smog and took a look at the rest of my 20 year old Acura to make sure everything else looked good. Prices are super reasonable, they're fast and just the nicest people to are helpful and explain everything. read more

I was having a problem steering my truck and the air conditioner was not blowing cold air. We have known Chris for several years and trust that when we take our vehicles to him they will be carefully evaluated and repaired. I was preparing to drive a 12 foot trailer full of household goods to Arizona and they checked out my truck and repaired the problems. It's running great now, thanks to Chris and his team! read more

They are all about service and fi ding the problem if one exists!!!!! Took my car in for a diagnosis and found a long term temporary fix!!!!! read more

I have had my car fixed at One Way Auto on several occasions and they do great work !! The owner, Chris, is very responsive to the needs of his customers read more

Chris has been my mechanic for several years now. He takes the time to explain things to me in a respectful manner. I never feel like I am being taken advantage of. Always feel like he speaks to me like he would his own daughter. I will be a loyal customer until I either move too far or stop driving. read more

Noe is awesome; been there multiple times and have no complaints. Honest, transparent, and fair.

My husband and I were surprised to learn that the owner of Texas Street Auto Clinic, now known as 1-Way Auto Clinic, relocated to the Clairemont area. We've been taking our cars to this clinic and Chris and his team for almost 20 years, and always receive superior customer service. I was delighted to see that my car had even been washed when I went to pick it up yesterday. New name, new location, but the same phone number and excellent service as always. 1-Way Auto Clinic 4303 Genesee Avenue San Diego 92117 read more

This is the one place I've found where I don't feel like I'm being scammed. The employees really went above and beyond to help.

I popped in with a replacement bulb for my headlight and they got it done for me cheap, right then and there. And as a bonus, the manager-type dude was a cutie! read more

The 1way mechanics team is amazing! They were able to figure out the problem with my car minutes after arriving. I had mistakenly filled the tank with diesel, an error that two previous mechanics -insurance mechanic and pep boys shop- were not able to identify (pep boys tried to scam me). They were very kind and patient with my ignorance. The shop was completely full and they still managed to fix and return my car on THE SAME DAY. These gentlemen genuinely care for their clients and their cars. I highhhhly recommend to visit 1way for your car troubles. I thank you so much and really appreciate your service. read more

Called to book an appt for a smog- guy on the phone was nice, told me when to come in and told me the prices clearly on the phone. When I arrived it was kind of awkward as the parking lot is shared with the gas station- lots of cars everywhere, no clear signage on where to park or sign to check in. One younger guy was working on a car and I had to interrupt him to ask where to check in and he told me something like we will get to you shortly.. A friendly older gentleman came out with a smile to check my reservation and grabbed my info. Said it would take 10-15 mins. Grabbed a coffee at McDonalds across the street & returned. No hidden fees or anything, was 45 as quoted on the phone and paperwork was sent to the DMV. 5 stars, would return for my next smog. read more

Top notch team and repair shop. Thoroughly reviewed and explained my repairs being done and advised on future ones needed. Professional, personable, and very efficient. I'll be back for my future car repairs. read more

This place stole my car. A judge ordered my ex to give me a Range Rover during our divorce and my ex brought the car to 1 way auto clinic. One way auto clinic never fixed the car. The owner kept telling me the car would be ready next month. This was over 2 years ago. The owner even made up a story that his shop was broken into and the only thing stolen was my Range Rover key. What a shady operation. Don't bring your car here. The owner is a liar and a thief. Robbing his customers and getting away with it. read more

I have a 1989 RV built on a Ford van chassis. I needed some serious mechanical work. (Catalytic converter was clogged.) I didn't want to use an RV shop, as the last one I used left me feeling less than positive. So I was calling around to find someone who could diagnose and repair the issues I was having without having to refer me to another shop for some of the work. I also needed to find a shop willing to work on a 34 year old Ford van. I also needed to find a shop that could fit a small (21') RV. I was referred to these guys from another website. So I called them, and they said they could do the work. Well, I'm on the second day of a road trip, and the rig is driving as if it never had a problem. I've also used them for smog checks on my Subaru Forester. I get a very good feeling from these guys. And they have a reputation for even telling you if another shop is trying to oversell you. I worked with Noe, but Chris was an active person on this job also. And the entire crew are very good and friendly people. (They even were able to drive me home and pick me up when the work was done. Not too many places still do that, they'll rely on a rideshare service instead if at all.) Overall, I am very pleased - and feel I have found my new go-to repair shop for both my vehicles. Point: NO ONE PAID ME TO SAY THIS. I am truly satisfied with their service, despite the "sour grapes" reviews. read more

I used to get my car serviced there for many years- 2006 to 2018. Ever since richard left the company customer service got really bad. i was forced to work with the owner, his name is Chris i think. they damaged my vehical repairing it- had it in shop almost a month ruined my dash board ( its loose) i had leak in rear window, they fixed leak but seal around window fell out i lost so much money- they took advantage of me while i was very ill for months- i think of all the friends i refered to them , it makes me sick . ive spent thousands of dollars there for about 12 yrs ~always good customer service when richard was there. even owners sons good guys- dont waist your time going there- read more

Chris and his team always provides excellent service. He always goes over and beyond what is expected. I would give 10 stars if I could. One of the things that I appreciate most is that he always consults me before any work is done. He does make recommendations, but never a hard sale. He has been my Machanic for over 5 years. I can always count on his excellent customer service and accurate advice when it comes to my vehicle. Hank Clark read more

My wife and I have been taking our cars to Chris since we moved down the block from his shop on Texas Street back in 2015. In addition to his kind and professional demeanor, he's always 100% honest and fair. He tells us in simple terms what repairs need to be done and how long we can afford to wait (e.g. whether it is dangerous or whether it's merely an annoyance that we can choose to live with). He and his team do quality work that makes us feel safe and confident every time we drive away. We were bummed when we found out they were moving because the convenience of walking to/from the shop was pretty sweet, but driving up to the new location in Clairemont is still a no-brainer. Highly recommend! read more

Having gone to them a few years now I have had some shady experiences over the last 2 years. I explained them to Chris and gave them another chance at least 2 times. No more. You just lost a regular. The first was an oil leak a couple years ago. They insisted on power washing my car engine to find the leak for like $150 ish OK so I did it. They tell me it's an oil pan for $675ish. Well I did not have the money for that at all so I kept putting oil in it then the leak got really bad I came up with the money and wanted to get in right away ( I was driving for Uber at the time so it was my bread and butter). They could not get me in for several days so on a friends recommendation I saw her mechanic at Advantec. Turns out it was not the oil pan AT ALL it was a plug or valve at the top and was very clear to the mechanic immediately thanks to the power wash. That only cost me $125 out the door I was super stoked to have saved HUNDREDS of dollars. Well i planned on never going back after that but as luck had it my check engine light came on and I lived a few blocks away so I had them check it. Chris asked where I had been I had an appointment before for the pan which I failed. I told him it did not need a oil pan and about Advantecs finding. He apologized and claimed they would have caught it before they did the work. OK so maybe it was a mistake maybe it wasn't. I decided to give them another shot because Advantec is not conveniently located and is very busy now (they got very popular on yelp) and I am forgiving. Plus Chris has a way of making you feel like you can trust them. So they did my brakes because they were shaking when I stepped on them. Within less than a year the brakes were shaking again. Mind you I did not Uber that long in fact I barely used the car so they should have lasted WAY longer than that. Recently I needed a thermostat my gage was on cold and not moving. So one guy quotes me $150. We arrange a date well in advance said they would order the part and if I drop it off at 8 it will be ready at 12. I dropped it off at 8 on the arranged date. WELP they NEVER ordered the part and called me at 12 (which i thought was to tell me the car was ready) Instead of telling me it' ready they say OK well it's your thermostat and your estimate is almost $400. I was like "WHAT? What the hell are you talking about I already got an estimate for $150 is my car ready?" He stated they never even started it because they had to diagnose it for $150 or some HUGE amount (part of that was in that $395 estimate now) and said it needed something else with the thermostat stating they go out usually at the same time. I said 'Is mine broken?' He says 'NO' I say 'well WHY would I replace it then?' I also informed him the other guy 4 days earlier already LOOKED at it and we all knew it needed a thermostat so why the hell are they diagnosing it (and charging me) and asked where was the part they supposedly pre-ordered? They said they sent that part back they did not know who it was for. (WTF) So now I am livid. They agree to do JUST my thermostat for like $175 and not charge for the unauthorized or needed diagnosis. They also said that was not my part they sent back and it was a miscommunication (which happens a lot here btw) they just never ordered it. Bottom line they tried to sell me on shit I did not need and did a total bait and switch. I also wasted an entire day off waiting for my car to be done when it should have been ready at 12. So NOW I need a radiator. They just quoted me $567. I called a radiator shop thinking maybe they would be better equipped to deal with it and less expensive. The first shop quoted $467. BETTER but still really expensive IMO. The next place I called it was $318 out the door. SOLD Oh hey BY THE WAY cancel my appointment on FRIDAY guys, it's already getting DONE for $250 cheaper and a lifetime guarantee. Not sure what the hell happened with these guys but they are not looking ethical in my eyes. read more

1 Way Auto Clinic - My brakes installed by TAS a little over year ago obviously installed incorrectly based on wear. Were they even done is now my question? - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

I took my Kia in recently to 1Way to have my engine looked at as it was making a squeaking noise. Chris helped me and knew what was wrong almost immediately. He was able to fix my car within hours and now it runs better than when I bought it over a year ago! I will definitely recommend to everyone I know. Thanks again Chris! read more

The worst place ever! My car has been here since June. 6 months! First they told me they were ordering parts and it would take 2 weeks. After one month I called again and they said two more weeks. After two months I called and they said it's not ready because they had to reorder the parts. After four months they said the guy repairing my car is out having stomach surgery. They told me the car would definitely be ready in November. I was very patient and understanding even though I've been living without a car this whole time. This morning I decide to show up to the shop because it's the end of November and I see my car, filthy with flat tires. It hasn't even been worked on. The guy in charge tells me the guy who is repairing my car broke his ribs. I was very upset. He then proceeds to tell me they still need to order parts. I ask for the car key and they tell me they don't have it on site. At this point I'm in tears and I ask them when the car will be ready. The man tells me he has no idea. After 6 months of leading me on and constantly telling me the car would be ready in 2 weeks. My car is still there. I don't even know how this shop has business. I asked the guy in charge if he treated all his customers this way and he didn't even care. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Not even my worst enemy! read more

5 minutes after moving to this great city, I discover that my car has Popeye status. OH NO! I ask my friend if she knows of a good shop. She says, "check out Texas Street Auto Clinic." I call these guys up and tell them my friend referred me and he gets me in between rain storms, in just a few hours, charges a reasonable rate, and he was as kind as he could possibly be. Not your typical mechanic bedside manner for sure. I'll definitely be back! read more

I love this place. I trust them with my life (your car kind of holds your life in it) and I'm so glad they're around. I am such a mess when it comes to auto stuff and they take such good care of me, my car and my car budget. I accidentally left my brand new phone in my car while I was getting my most recent service and I wasn't even worried about it. That puppy was exactly where my stupid face dropped it and forgot about it in the back seat. I have to say, if it was the dealership I would have demanded they bring my car out so I could get it ASAP. Trustworthy and hard working, these guys make getting work done on your car easy and painless. Thank you!!! P.s. I uploaded a photo of a little thank you card they sent me later and it even has a link where I can keep track of my services with them. What?!?! Awesome!!! read more

1 Way Auto Clinic - I got this after getting my front brakes done. So nice! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

I never buy new cars since I find them to be poor investments, but if you only drive cars with no warranty, having a reliable and honest mechanic in your back pocket is a must. I take all my cars here and there's nowhere else I trust more. No upselling of unnecessary work you don't need like the auto dealers push on you and all their work comes guaranteed. They do everything from a simple oil change to full engine swaps. All without pushy gimmicks. Stay aware from the dealer and bring your car here. This is my mechanic for life! read more

AWESOME SERVICE! The owner, Chris, is SO knowledgeable and caring about me understanding everything, so I feel very comfortable in entrusting Texas Street Auto Clinic with my vehicle! I came in today giving them short notice on the need for my car to have full maintenance service, and they welcomed me right in and jumped on the job right away. They finished in a very timely manner, and the best part is, it was WAY less expensive than I've paid at other locations for full maintenance! Thanks so much to Chris and Texas Street Audio Clinic, I'll definitely be using you again! read more

1 Way Auto Clinic - SO happy with my service from Texas Street Auto Clinic! Owner Chris truly cares about his customers! Thanks so much! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

I did not have to wait long to be helped to make an appointment. So I came in for an oil change and they answered all my questions like what is an extended warranty and other services they provide. They also let me know of two other things to keep an eye on like my tires and what maintenance I should do at the bottom. I'm happy that in addition to my oil change which was only 42 dollars I had my tires checked. Overall it was good experience :) read more

Had the quickest best experience over here getting a smog check. The guys are super kind and very honest!

I found my new car guys! Went to TSAC based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Chris (the owner) assisted me and made the whole dreaded SMOG check experience a smooth and painless one. I knew the price upfront, which was also posted for all to see in the garage. Though there is no cozy waiting area, as others have mentioned, it's across the street from a McDonald's and a Denny's. I wasn't through with my Big Mac before Chris called and said my car was ready! What a pleasant surprise. Thanks TSAC, I'll be back and send my friends. Chris and TSAC live up to the reviews and his business motto! read more

Texas Street Auto Clinic is legit. Excellent customer service, quick with repairs compared to other places, decent pricing, and they even provide ride service if you need it. I'm glad I was referred to them because I won't go anywhere else. read more

I went to go and get my brake system fixed, and received an estimate of $600. I left my car at the mechanic, then received a call the next day that the actual price was looking more like $1100 due to some other parts that needed to be fixed. Having already paid a $60 inspection fee, I agreed and let the repair go on. After getting notified that the job was finished, the mechanic asked if I wanted to get an oil change that would be "included for free" with the initial brake job since my oil levels were low, to which I agreed. He also changed the air filter in my car "for free", which was done without asking me. When I received the bill, I found that the brake job itself actually did not cost $1100. Rather, the cost of the un-needed new airfilter and oil change that was added to the bill raised the price up to the $1100 estimate from what should have been a much cheaper project. The "free" pieces and work were actually not free, and were implemented as a cost to match the overpriced estimate that was initially provided. At this point, I began to drive away believing that the job had been fixed when I noticed that the brake pedal wasn't engaging properly. I returned to the auto store and informed the lead mechanic, who tried to shoo me away saying the car was fine. After insisting that it was still not braking, he finally told me to leave the car for another test drive tomorrow by his mechanic and that he would run a brake flush through the system to see if the problem was an air pocket in the hydraulics (This brake flush should have already been done with the initial brake job, AND was something that was included in the original bill that I received). The next day before the brake flush, the mechanic's second test drive concluded that in fact there was a problem with the brake pedal system (go figure), but that now it was ANOTHER piece that needed to be bought and fixed, not a performed brake flush. That job was estimated to cost another $350. I insisted that the brake flush be done before that continues, and that I would return to get the car later that day. At this point, my car had been sitting in the mechanic's store for two entire days waiting for a test drive and brake flush process that should've taken a maximum of 1 hour. When I went to get my car back the second time, the mechanic reversed my car and ran straight into a swamp cooler while pulling out of the garage. Obviously frustrated, I pointed out the fact that my car had just been driven straight into a box, a situation at which the store mechanics dismissed and just ignored as they continued with the amount of new parts that I needed to buy. The mechanics now said that there were 5 other parts that needed immediate attention to be fixed in my car or I wouldn't be able to drive it out of the lot: including the engine, master cylinder, front brakes, transmission fluid, and battery. I told them I wanted to drive my car first to see if the brakes were working, at which point they pushed me to urgently agree to a fix of the master cylinder, offering a $50 discount on the original price estimate for the new $350 piece (to $300) if I agreed to the fix at that exact moment. I told them I wanted to get in my car to drive it first, and it drove absolutely perfect with no issues in the braking system now that the brake flush had been performed. Everything else continued to drive fine. When I got home, I noticed that the wires underneath my glove box were left out in the open as well as all my personal documents that were inside of the glove box thrown everywhere across the shotgun seat. So I had to go back a third time for them to return the wires back into the glove box and ask why my personal documents were thrown all over the place. These people are not trustworthy people. They will try to tell you that you need to fix parts that don't need to be fixed, even when they clearly know there is a better alternative. IF all of these parts really needed fixing, they should've told me to just buy a new car. DO NOT GO HERE! read more

Needed STAR Smog asap for a 2006 PT Cruiser. Contacted them through Yelp with a super fast response. Got in immediately. Only 20 min. Between there response and smog cert. Wife was completely satisfied with their work. read more

I was referred by a friend of mine who is in the car service industry too busy to help me like he normally does. He told me to go visit 1 Way Auto Care and I was supremely impressed with how they took care of me. I needed my A/C checked in my Honda Civic. I was given a diagnostic, the car's a/c was fixed quickly and for a fair price. I then brought my 1993 Ford F-150 for a battery replacement 3 days later. Chris and Noe treated me with respect, shared some car knowledge with me and I will always take my vehicles to them moving forward. I highly recommend this place. read more

I don't know if they pay for all the positive reviews, but here is a very honest one . Don't use this place ! I spent almost 900$ and they still saying they couldn't figure out what was wrong with the car. It took em about 45 days too. read more

FAST, HONEST, AND RELIABLE. I highly recommend Texas Street Auto clinic! Chris and his team have been my mechanics for the last 10 years. From old cars to new, they're the only people I trust! They truly understand it's hard to be without a car and they're always doing what they can to make it the easiest experience for their customers. I know they have my best interest in mind at all times. Thank you guys for always making this a great experience! read more

Best place to get your car fixed in the San Diego area. It's always nerve wracking to when you gave car troubles. At this place you can be sure to get ethical advice and help. I would recommend this place to my grandma! read more

Awesome staff awesome job to noe for doing my brakes. Definitely recommend. And will bring my other cars.

Just reached out to them to do some trouble shooting. Leaving this review because they took the time to call me before the end of the business day to make sure I would not be needing my vehicle. Seemingly a simple thing, but I have been to multiple shops where they did not call me to tell me my vehicle would be longer than expected and kept over night. read more

Thank you Texas Auto Clinic for the amazing service! highly recommended they are super honest about everything and specially the way they work !! read more