Don't be fooled by their website. They have on several pages "ANY CAR, TRUCK, SUV ENGINE" and "Heating and cooling issues come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the type of car or truck you drive and the make or model of that vehicle, but A1 Auto Temecula, Inc in Temecula, CA can handle them all" but those are lies. I asked about getting work done on my SUV and was told "Thank you for choosing A1 Auto Temecula to service your vehicle. Unfortunately, we are not equipped to service Land Rovers." If you don't service a vehicle, then quit lying and falsely advertising. read more

What went well. Lets see.... EVERYTHING!! Jon was more than helpful. I was on a limited budget and he worked it so I could get everything I need and more done since the motor was going to be apart anyway to replace the H2O pump. He is a very honest man. I felt he really listened to me and was legitimately concerned about my financial situation. He will forever have my business. Thank you Jon and the also thank you to the staff. Much appreciated. read more

Excellent service! Won't sell you anything you don't need, they are very honest. As compared to a dealer I was using they have provided 10x the value. Very responsive service team too. I will be taking all of my vehicles here going forward. Can't recommend enough! They helped me in a pinch with my wife's Jeep. Was considering selling the vehicle because other quotes were coming in too expensive due to others trying to replace everything they thought could be the issue. They were able to find the problem and fix with only a few parts. My Camaro was low on oil (no leaks) because the dealer didn't add enough oil on my last oil change. They fixed this for me too and gave it a proper oil change. read more

I stopped here after driving by to get my tint fixed on my car. I was already looking for a new shop, as I still have not found one that fits my needs. Well I can search no longer because this is the place for me. While further away from my home, they have the experience, and all around quality that I was looking for. They even fixed my Jeep Wrangler half doors without me asking. I was so happy and surprised. I do not feel like they were trying to get more from me and everyone from start to finish that I spoke with was so kind. I couldn't be happier! read more

Jon and his crew are reasonably priced, honest and well known in our community for great service. My cat converter was stolen and Jon helped ease the pain of the experience by working w my insurance company to get the parts needed in a timely manner and w/in a reasonable cost. He came recommended by a family friend, but the Google reviews and Yelp ratings speak volumes for the quality of work. :) read more

They fixed my car when I really needed it. Prompt service and they did a great job!!!

What a lucky find for me!!! Groupon deal introduced me to A1 Auto and I made my first appt. to bring in my car in for an oil change. Original cost would have been $30+. Groupon deal gave me two oil changes for only $20 appt. needed. Any bottles over the 6th bottle I'd pay additional few dollars. I ended up not even needing more than 6. I only needed to pay $1.16 for the sales tax at the end of the transaction on my first visit here. Deal had been so great I even purchased one as a gift for family in May and they have been more than satisfied with the high quality of service as well. Jon was very kind and helpful. Service was extremely prompt and professional! I will definitely be returning long after my second oil change from the initial introduction. In business for 14 years and it is very apparent why. I highly recommend entrusting your vehicle care and maintenance to this reputable staff. read more

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John was really kind, I appreciated how he helped me. I love very far from Temecula! But I would definitely recommend for anyone in the area! read more

John is highly knowledgeable about vehicles he repairs. What I appreciate most is his integrity. I have seen him deny a customer on the repair they thought they needed. He knew they didn't need it and let them know. He lost easy money but knew it wasn't right to take advantage. Much respect. read more

Great company very honest people I do recommend them. I when to another shop. Because my truck broke down .in San diego and they told me to fixed my truck will take 8500 dollars in repairs I hire a towing truck to bring my truck up here to town and took it to Jhon my repairs took not even 1000$ inc the towing services read more

Jon saved us from a ridiculous repair estimate of $8000 from Temecula Valley Toyota Service. We were told that the entire main engine wire harness in our car would have to be replaced due to rodents chewing through a wire. After a month of going back and forth with our insurance and Temecula Valley Toyota ( and with zero work done), we ultimately picked up the car and took it to A1 Auto. Jon's auto electrician took one look and fixed the problem wire in under 30 minutes. They did a full diagnostics and everything checked out just fine! I recommend coming here to avoid getting scammed at the dealership. Jon and his crew are transparent, honest, and quick. read more

I love this place for auto repair. I have always trusted John to repair my older car and now my newer car.

They've totally earned my trust and confidence after working on several problems and several of my vehicles. Their performance is everything I could want in a good mechanic's shop. Jon and his team are something special. read more

John and his guys are the best! Great service and fair rates. It's nice to know of such a trustworthy auto service company right here in Temecula. read more

Great service all around! It was super easy to make an appointment and it was super fast. Jon, Chris, Trevor, Jared and Cece were all so helpful and friendly. I was a new customer and I will now be a returning customer. read more

We have used John and A1 Auto for all of our car repair needs for over 10 years. You really can expect to be treated fairly and have excellent work performed on your vehicles. John repairs our foreign and domestic cars knowledgeably. One of my favorite stories about John is the time we took our Tundra to the local dealership because a check engine light was on and they told us they needed to do a diagnosis of the fuel injection system which would cost us hundreds of dollars just for the diagnosis. We took the truck to John and he recommended we start with replacing the gas cap which was under $20 and that fixed the problem! read more

New to the area. Found this place on yelp and thought I'd give them a try So Happy that I did !!Free Diagnostic Car done by lunch Good Honest Price Will definitely be making this my shop. read more

I trust Jon Gerke. I have always found him to be honest and trustworthy. We have taken our vehicles to A1 Auto for the past 20 years and Jon has always taken care of us and our autos. You can trust him to tell you the truth and charge a fair price for the work he does. read more

Incomplete diagnosis on my 2014 Ram Promaster. I gave all the codes (9) of them, plus a detailed history of the concerns. Was told that the software needed to be flashed ($245). I called the dealer and they looked up my VIN. Said the software had already been updated and if redone would only be $145. Next I was told the instrument cluster would cost almost $1100. I called the dealer and it was $650 retail to me. I asked if the turbo (which was in my initial concern list) was functioning, the service writer said they didn't get that far and wouldn't know until the software and cluster was fixed. When I picked it up I shared my disappointment. That fell on deaf ears. He just asked for payment of $118. Was looking for a diesel mechanic I could trust in the area, but your shop apparently overcharges, suggests work that had already been completed at a previous dealership and charge for a diagnosis that was thorough. read more

Took in my 2001 Honda civic with overheating issues just wanted to get diagnostic done and my vehicle was not leaking any coolant whatsoever before I took it there. They did compression test and now coolant just comes pouring out. Now I'm fucked! My car was better off before I took it there. I guess they thought they were going to force me into a repair well now they lost a customer, I will never ever come back here again. Now they have made it to where I can't get to work now. So thanks A1 for making my car worse. read more

We have been using A1 since they have opened decades ago. I confidently recommend Jon and his team to anyone. One reason why we go to A1 Auto is because we trust them. They never try recommend work that is not necessary. Take Bare Malignment and Break in Murrieta, they recommended that we spend $900 to have struts replaced. The car tires are wearing fine and the struts have worked fine a year later. Just go to A1 Auto instead of shops that ask for needless work. read more

We purchased a Groupon deal (2 oil changes for $20) and were excited to find a local mechanic. However, they broke the dipstick in our vehicle and did not even offer to replace it (they claimed it just came apart inside the vehicle before they changed the oi). They told us they would have to remove the entire part of the engine that has the dipstick but they said that doing that would probably just open up a whole can of worms repair-wise. Let me note that this vehicle has never had anything break in 12 years (other than the dipstick). When we got the car home we just pulled the dipstick out with a set of pliers- no disassembly of the engine required. The owner/manager refused to make things right by replacing a $25 dipstick, and told us that we would not be able to get a refund on our Groupon. He called my husband a "paranoid freak" and called our car a "piece of junk" in front of several other customers. It is by no means a luxury car; however, it is dependable and gets us where we need to go. Insulting our persons and our property because of a mistake made by the business is not a way to gain repeat customers. We are gladly giving up our 2nd oil change because we don't want to chance going back to this shop. read more

I bought a used car and less than a few weeks later the steering pump went out. I brought it here and got UNDERsold! Typically you expect mechanics to upsell and charge you for stuff you DON'T need but A1 Auto is awesome and really provided an honest diagnostic. They had my car completely repaired the next day and really went out of there way to help me out. This was much appreciated as my business is at a loss if I can't get to work. Thank you A1! read more

First off I want to thank Jon for going above and beyond! I had originally been referred to A1 Auto through Jeff down the street from them (Best For Less Tires) for a failed smog check inspection which A1 took care of effortlessly but that's only a little of my huge appreciation for them I had also been driving around with my drivers seat stuck on the furthest setting also my handle to lean my seat back was broken coincidentally they do electrical work also and man, how awesome they took care of that I had settled and figured I'm not going to have my car for very long any way considering I've had it for 8years maybe 9 years. I would recommend A1 to any of my friends and family very professional, informative and on top of everything. read more

So crazy I have not reviewed A1. These are my go to guys for all things mechanical. They are 100% honest, fair priced and they do it right...first time. Little tasks to major repair they do it all. They know all things Datsun and they have helped me with past projects (280Z). Trust them! You can! read more

Incredible service from a very honest business. The dealer told me my truck needed a new motor due to fluctuating oil preasure. A1 auto found that I had a bad O ring on the oil pump and solved the oil pressure issue! We are in disbelief and beyond grateful for the work they provided. The young lady on the phone is also exceptional and an asset to the already great business. Thank you all, we'll be back for sure! read more

Hey folks, we all have some kind of car trouble and don't know where to turn to get it fixed. It's a hassle to find a reputable mechanic to not only fix the car but also charge you a fair price!! Good news, go see John at A1 Auto!! Genuinely the nicest guy and backs his work with a parts and labor warranty along with great pricing!! Take the worry out of your car repair and call John!! Thanks again John! Tom read more

Amazing customer service, outstanding work, super fast. Thanks to John, Chris and the entire A-1 team. Myself and my family won't take our cars anywhere else. read more

For the last 4 months i have had a "knocking" noise in my front end of my car. My car is lowered so of course everyone leans towards that as being the problem. Ive taken it in to 3 different places and the last being les schwab that looked at it for about an hour and said nothing in my suspension set up was loose, broken, or damaged. Being frustrated since it was holiday season and calling around to many places and getting off the wall quotes to just find what the noise was i was getting very depressed lol. I was on yelp and found A1 due to good reviews. I called and the manager was such a friendly person and i was easily set up with appointment for a day after the new year. Needless to say i showed up early without any hope of having the problem found. As soon as i got there a mechanic came out and greeted me and within 2 minutes of driving around the parking lot he seemed to know the problem. Before i could even finish a round on "Golf Clash" the manager came to me and said unfortunately they couldnt lift my car because of it being lowered but they were able to run other tests to determine that it was my sway link bar... After a little chat about other possibilities i left with hope needless to say. I got home and immediately threw on a new bar and the problem was solved. I could not believe that that little piece was making all the noise and they were able to figure it out without even lifting the car off the ground!. If i EVER have any problems with my car again i am definately going to be going back to this shop. Amazing and i am completely satisfied. Of course ill put my oem suspension back on before taking it in but still lol. Great people, great service and it didnt cost me a dime. read more

Service was incredible! Jon was honest and prices were fair. He looked at the problems that I brought up that my vehicle was having and gave me an honest assessment of them and others that he found. He took care of the problems that I chose to take care of and did not pressure me into correcting the other issues that he found. read more

I just love this place! Jon & Carol are so wonderful. Carol (the office specialist) has always remembered us from day 1 and is superbly hospitable and accommodating. Jon (the owner) (and Carol) are both so kind and honest and always give us the best possible price and all of our options. They never upsell or are pushy. They are just so wonderful to go see. Who looks forward to taking their car into the garage?? I certainly never mind. Love to chat and visit with them. The office is rather clean especially considering it's a mechanic. And they are always happy to get my service and have always taken me exactly when I am able to get in. Oh, yes, and they tend to finish earlier than projected, which is another big plus. You would be hard pressed to find a better, more honest mechanic. read more

Great Service here! I've taken my car to get fixed a number of times and I absolutely LOVE IT! What I really appreciate is that when I expressed to them I did not have enough money to pay, they let me pay half then and then the rest a week later when I got paid. read more

Have been seeing John and his staff for years now. Always great service and honest work. I trust John with all our car needs, if he can't do it he will send you to someone he trusts that will get the job done. Thanks for the fabulous service each time. read more

My family has been going to A1 Auto for 15+ years. Jon and his team have always been extremely professional, honest, and reliable. I will continue to recommend A1 to all of my friends! Thanks for always taking care of me Jon! read more

Owner of a 2005 Highlander. Being there three times with an A/C problem ( temperature control erratic with/without air conditioning). Last visit repair estimated to cost about $940.00 since A?C control head had to be replaced. A friend fixed it by simply removing the temperature knob and tighten the control nut ! IF THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, THEY SHOULD FIND OUT. IF THEY DO KNOW THE FIX, THEY SHOULD BE MORE HONEST !! read more

This auto shop is the only shop I trust with the health of my car. Whether Chris, Ed, or Carl are working I know my car will come out working better than before. They are always honest about the condition of my car and what needs to be done with it--I couldn't ask for more reliable mechanics. It honestly brings peace of mind to have someone whom I can trust with my vehicle. read more

I have brought my cars to Jon at A1 Auto for 15 years. I go back over and over because he does a great job at a price that working people can afford. There is no gouging or BS with John - just old school kindness and professionalism. read more

My fiance's family has been coming here for years and I have joined the crew. This place is great, anything you need and they've got you covered. Never again will I take my business, even measly oil changes, anywhere else in town. A1 it is! read more

I've been here twice now, and I couldn't be happier with these guys. They are really nice and honest. They looked over our vehicles and made recommendations as to what work was and wasn't necessary, and their cost for the repairs were very reasonable (cheaper than other shops I have been to). The work was done right, finished sooner than they estimated, and the final cost was actually cheaper than their original estimates! How many times have you had that happen with auto repair? The only thing wrong is that we are moving soon and I will have to start all over again trying to find a good mechanic...sigh. I will definitely recommend these guys to my friends. read more

A1 Auto is by far the best place around! The owner John has always been nothing but kind and honest with me and with all the stress that owning a car brings, it's nice to know I can trust my mechanic and not worry about getting ripped off. I have been going here for about 6 years now and I will never go anywhere else. If you want an honest caring and understanding place to take your car- this is the place! read more