I went from thinking ouch, this is going to hurt my wallet to, that was far less of a blow than I was expecting. It's not often you get WOW'd by such great service after your car tries to separate you from your money, but I have to say this place WOW'd me! I was so impressed by all the things that mattered most to me. They don't have a fancy lobby with movies, A/C blowing in your face , and designer snacks, and honestly, that's not what I'm looking for anyway. I'm looking for clear and concise communication without being sold unnecessary work. I care about integrity. Don't lie to me. Do what you say you're going to do when you say you're going to do it. Treat me with respect and offer me a fair price. All of that was met far beyond my expectations. I will absolutely come back here and tell all my friends and family about this place because they deserve the business. Good business owners deserve loyal customers and and good people deserve exceptional service. I walked in needing help and left a happy customer with a new friend. Junior, is going to treat you right. I promise you. Thank you, Junior and the entire team. I appreciate you guys! read more

This business is outstanding!!! The service is trustworthy, the owner will tell you upfront how he can improve your vehicle performance and its life expectancy... Junior, hustles to make you happy... The value of their service is very reasonable... read more

Called to make appt for oil change junior said bring it in will make time for you - showed up done in 25 min - what a treat - I'll be back guys Thx again read more

Honest shop with fair pricing and realistic communication about what's actually needed. Lately, I haven't been feeling great about my usual repair shop. It seems they've changed management so I went looking for somewhere new. This place came recommended by a few people in a local FB group. Took our car into the Mazda dealership for a part that needed replacement and they came back with their usual long list of repairs needed. Of course, it totaled thousands of dollars. We took the car to AA with the list and asked what really needed fixing. They provided an honest response. They were thorough in communicating possible options and ways that they could assess whether or not we'd need a deeper fix or not. I appreciated that they weren't trying to push additional repairs and communicated timelines and what was urgent (little to nothing) versus what could wait. Their prices were also competitive. Solid shop. read more

I'm bummed about leaving San Diego, and one of the reasons is having to find a new mechanic. I've been going to AA Auto Repair for years transmission work, oil changes, headlights, dash lights, you name it. The works always top notch, he's honest with pricing, and he's just a great guy. If you're having car trouble, this is the spot. Junior, thanks for everything. read more

We have had 3 of our cars worked in here over the last 6 years or so. Our old 13 year old mini van loves a good visit to AA. Lol! JR is great with communication. He's straight forward with what needs to be done and why. He also works on our Euro cars that not all mom and pop shops will touch. I have a VW Beetle and a Mini that have come here for work. He's great about getting you in as soon as possible, and fair with pricing. We are glad to have AA Auto Repair to call when our cars need a little love! read more

I had a problem with my AC not blowing cold air and they were able to help me. Junior was very personable and I felt like I had known him for a long time and it was the first time I had met him. Great place, great service. I'll be coming back here again. read more

Listen to all the positive reviews about this shop. Straight forward no BS and friendly. It's popular for a reason and the pricing is fair. Other mechanics I went to before this place gave me crazy quotes and incorrect diagnosis. I paid so much less coming to this shop. Will try to get more work done in the future when needed. read more

They know their stuff when it comes to problems you have with your car. Ask them up front what you need fix and they can help you with that. For me I asked if they can help me with my brakes and they did just that. Changed out the pads and rotor as my rotor had distortion. read more

Junior got my wife's car in and out less than two days, quality work and great communication. Would bring my cars back here again!

Awesome job! Would highly recommend taking your car here. Extra bonus for being walking distance from my house. I love staying local to La Mesa businesses read more

Amazing service and quality repairs at a great price!! The service was timely and Junior, the owner was on it!!' Highly recommend

The anxiety of taking a Jaguar F type in for repairs is off the charts, so much so that it remained in my garage for two months because of a coolant leak. So often, repair shops see you pull in and they feel they can exercise their license to steal. By the way, this car was bought used for the price of a Toyota Camry, not the $90,000 new retail price... let there be no misconceptions. With a recommendation from my friends, Chris and Melissa, I ventured into AA Auto Repair, I might add with a bit of trepidation, until I met Jr. and he put me at ease that my bank account would remain intact. Because the plastic part that needed replacement was under the supercharger unit, he recommended replacing the water pump and the thermostat, at the same time, rather than coming back and removing the supercharger again for those future repairs. I believe I dodged the bullet.... Jr and his team are by far the best and fairest Auto Mechanics that I've encountered in many years. This afternoon, a week after my car service, I felt I wanted to leave a review on Yelp, only to find that Jr and his team have more five star ratings than I have ever seen on Yelp. So intrigued by the 120-5 star ratings and three incidental one stars, that I read every single one of the reviews and was so impressed that I almost jumped into my car to take it over for more service (LOL). So I'm leaving my five star rating as well as an overly verbose review. Thank you, AA Auto Repair, jr and crew read more

Junior at AA auto repair is a great guy. We go to Junior whenever anything is up with our cars. He is honest and straightforward. He makes car issues a breeze to deal with and we leave feeling taken care of. The prices always feel very reasonable. Thanks Junior! read more

Needed a battery right away. As soon as I pulled up, despite how busy they were, I received assistance right away. I requested a new battery and testing and my entire service and transaction was completed in about 15 min from start to finish. The employees were friendly and helpful and because of the excellent service I received, I'd recommend this place and probably come back in the future when I need additional services on my car. read more

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NEED A GREAT MECHANIC - PLEASE READ! If you're in need of an honest, reliable, friendly, fair and extremely knowledgeable mechanic then I promise you this; look no further than AA Auto Repair! I first went to them years back on the recommendation of a good friend after being disappointed in several of the shops I had been trying. I have and will only ever continue to go here. It's a family run business who treats their customers as though they are family. I can't speak highly enough about the owner and his crew! They know their stuff to put it mildly. They have always been super accommodating and have on so many occasions gone above and beyond. Where I might have price compared early on, I soon realized that was an unnecessary exercise. Not once did I find them to be overpriced or did I ever feel like I was being taken advantage of. (Unfortunately that has not the case at numerous other shops I've been to throughout the years). Their level of expertise is amazing! I've probably had them do everything from minor repairs to more complex fixes on at least 5 different vehicles in my family. Not once did I ever need to go back because something wasn't right. Top notch work and super timely. Best yet, they take the time to listen and go above and beyond to explain what the necessary repairs will entail. I'm not super well versed in automotive repairs, but I do have enough of an understanding to know when a mechanic is the real deal and isn't out to gouge or perform shotty work. Put it this way; I'd have no problem sending my grandmother in with no forewarning and be completely assured she'd be taken well care of. As a matter of fact, I attend Foothills Christian Church just down the road and have recommended AA Auto to several people. Usually not a good idea to give fellow church-goers unsound or poor advice! In my years of going to them I've been able to see them grow; even moving from a smaller shop a few blocks down to their current location. It warms my heart to see such a business grow because they do it right. Thank you to the team. You guys have saved me on so many occasions. I rarely do reviews on businesses, but this is one I felt it absolutely necessary to sit down and write with the hopes that anyone in need will understand I'm being completely sincere. You will not be disappointed! Thanks - Steve Lettow read more

You can trust Junior and his mechanics as no-nonsense, honest, expert technicians. They work fast and hard to resolve the issue, and always at a fair price! Junior takes the time to explain what's going on, never pushes unnecessary repairs, and genuinely cares about my safety and satisfaction. I've come here multiple times now over the past few years, and the service is consistently excellent (after being over-charged by Bob Stall, and Pep Boys, and Tony Beck). I even saw dealers bringing cars to Junior for repairs. If you're tired of greedy, lazy mechanics, trust this shop. Highly recommend! read more

Junior is hands down the best mechanic in San Diego. He doesn't over charge you. He doesn't tell you to do things that aren't needed. He's a damn good mechanic. Will never go anywhere else- ever. We have three vehicles that go to junior. read more

I've had several different services with this shop and the guy that owns it really knows his stuff! Service has always been thorough and I've never felt like he's tried to get me to do things I don't need. It's absolutely worth the value! I will be back as long as he's in business! read more

Junior's shop is my go-to for all my car needs; from routine maintenance to emergency fixes. He and his team are honest and fair, and don't try to upsell stuff to you. He warned me when my catalytic converter was starting to go out, and has always been up front about costs vs value. Their services are so affordable, I'm always pleasantly surprised when I get the bill! I highly recommend them. read more

Junior is an old-school, straight-shooting, mechanic. He's not here to play around, he's here to fix your car. This dude has even given me advice on which vehicles to buy and which engines are the best. My dealership gave me a $3000 estimate on my Honda and AA fixed it for $900. I literally saw the estimate at Honda and was like, "nope." Paid a diagnostic and towed it to AA. If you want your nails done while your bank account is pillaged, go somewhere else. If you want your car fixed by someone honest, go to Junior. read more

I have been coming to this location for 7 years and will say it's been the most honest mechanic shop I have been to with reasonable prices. I do all my maintenance with junior and always gets me out with reasonable time. The technicians are very nice and cool to talk to. I usually go really early when they open so I can leave fast enough to get to work. The vibe at this place is very relaxing and peaceful. They have a lot of food and drink options around the location while usually waiting for my vehicle. Definitely highly recommended this place and make sure you ask for Junior. read more

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A place you can really trust with great mechanics and fair price!! I really recommend Tatiane read more

Odai was recommended to me by a friend after going to a mechanic who wasn't reliable. He was efficient, diagnosed my car right away, and could articulate the problem. On top of this, he was honest in letting me know it wasn't worth fixing when he could've lead me on to spend a lot of money to fix. I'll definitely go back to him and recommend him to others as someone who knows what he's doing and will not cheat you even if you're a woman! read more

My kid has an old Nissan rogue 2008 I think. It was running really rough and needed some work. I keep getting disappointed by some of the referrals I get for mechanics, not anymore. Junior is honest and fair and he doesn't give up until the job is done. We have four cars and they're all going to Junior from now on thanks man. read more

My wife and I have been bringing our vehicles for years here. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend this shop to anyone needing car repairs done. Junior and his staff are highly knowledgeable and courteous. It's rare to find a shop that gives honest advices and recommendations while still giving a fair price, but this is that shop. Junior has earned my trust when it comes to quality work for fair value. read more

Got my cars hub bearings replaced last minute before a long drive. I really appreciate the kindness of their team and the efficiency/speed of the repair. This is a great place to have cars worked on. Highly recommend. read more

Originally, I brought my car into a Honda dealership because it was having issues starting the engine. The Honda agent immediately recommended a full point inspection, which would be $200 just for the inspection. I left there and came here for a 2nd opinion. The guy I spoke with here was super friendly, pointed out that the issue was due to my battery connection, didn't charge me since it was an easy fix, and I was in and out of there in less 10 minutes. If you want friendly and honest help, highly recommend coming here for your car troubles! read more

Been coming here for a few years. Junior is a flirt, but harmless lol. A lot of female customers here because he's one of the only mechs who won't scam you. Only thing is sometimes they take super long to make a repair or do maintenance. I once waited over four hours for an oil change. Besides that, he takes super great care of my 2004 Acura, she still runs like a dream, at 20 years old. Thanks Junior! read more

Friendliest service. My grandpa has been taking his truck and cars here for years. Wouldn't take my car any place else. Honest, real customer service. The owners of AA Auto Repair are so nice. This place will take care of you. Highly recommend for all your car problems. read more

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This is all around the best mechanic shop I have ever been to in my life. Extremely reliable and trustworthy work. Reasonable prices. I could not recommend this shop more. Ask for Junior! I have to leave San Diego and part of the reason I am sad is because I can't get Junior to work on my car anymore. read more

give this place your business! went to get my oil changed at a valvoline the day before and noticed a noise as i was driving there, they referred me here to get it checked out and i couldn't be happier! when i came in junior immediately asked me what the problem was and got in my car to drive / diagnose it, they were immediately able to diagnose the issue and gave me a quote, then got it done before noon even with a handful of cars being worked on before mine. the price was such a wonderful surprise, i researched estimates for the work and was worried for my wallet so when he gave me the estimate i honestly thought he was mistaken haha. incredibly happy with the service and the work, no nonsense, i will be back if my car decides to act up again! read more

Junior is the greatest guy. Quick and efficient and helps the community get back on the road

I was thrust into getting a repair on my diesel after buying new batteries for it.. I had cable connection issues.. Boy what a stroke of luck here.. Junior is the most coolest honorable man I have run into in awhile.. He goes over everything.. Dammm ..I highly recommend him!!.. read more

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I want to thank Jr and the mechanics at this shop for their professionalism, knowledge, and ethics. They diagnosed my transmission problem accurately and didn't try to sell me anything more than the work I needed. The customer service was amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone trying to get an honest answer about any mechanical issues they are facing. Very reasonable pricing! 10/10 Thank you! read more

If you ever need a mechanic! Jr is a blessing! You are welcome! You will be blessed to bring your cars to him! read more

AA Auto Repair & Transmission - Auto Repair Near Me - La Mesa, California

Best car shop in town. Junior and AA Auto Repair & Transmission has been taking very great care of my car and my family members' cars. I would not go any where else. Junior is super knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and most importantly responsive. Their service is exceptional. I value their honesty and they are truly a great business in this community. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

Building a new partnership with any mechanic feels risky. I know we all ask ourselves those questions about trustworthiness, reliability, and fairness. I had an unfortunate break-down, but fortunately by the shop, and had no choice but to bring my car there before performing any research. Junior, the owner, took charge immediately to safely get my car into the lot. Of all my years interacting with mechanics, not one holds a candle to Junior's clear communication, problem solving skills, and compassion. He becomes a true partner for his customers. He provides premier customer service and offers fair pricing. I took the initiative to gather anecdotal evidence from customers on the lot, and every single one shared their praise and loyalty. AA Auto Repair is where it's at read more

walked in ATTITUDE for the beginning, gave me price of 2,000 for 3 simple things. place is small and nasty just too much going on at once. And aLao gave me a false statements about my car. because before going to his shithole, I asked 3 mechanics about my car and they said the car was perfect condition. but right when I take it to him my car needs 2,000 worth of repair yeah BULLSHIT!!! Don't recommend at all service was bad prices were ever worse. worst experience ever read more

Thank God for honest men! I had a great expirience coming to this shop. Great customer service, he's efficient, hard worker, and best of all, he has a great attitude while doing it. He's also knowledgeable in European vehicles , he's worked on my Mercedes a couple of times and car is running smoothly. Thank you. FYI: Ask for Junior read more