The guy changed my battery while I waited and did so fast and efficiently -- there was a bracket…read moreholding down my battery that corporate apparently doesn't want their employees to mess with -- but the guy who changed my battery explained everything and made an exception, which I appreciated so I didn't have to change it myself. I'm glad I have an older car -- would you believe that newer cars won't accept a new battery until you register it or something with the car's computer? Think I'm showing my age but I digress. One thing I recommend is to keep your car running for a while or drive it around as a new battery sitting for a while can lose charge. Don't turn it off right away. It chugged a bit to start the second time but did so and after driving for 15 I was good to go. The store is well organized and clean. Great variety of supplies -- much easier than hunting on Amazon. Good to see brick and mortar stores like this that hold their own. You can even pick up some Lucas CLP and an "Extreme Duty" needle oiler, which is stocked right across from the register as you walk in. That's a nice touch :)

They've moved! Now located on the corner opposite the old spot -- easy to find. The crew here is…read moresuper friendly and helpful. If you're planning to drop off old motor oil, be sure to call ahead and check -- the oil tank can fill up fast.

I went to the store today to check on getting some snow chains and was met by a woman behind the…read moredesk that had such a negative and non-focused attitude on my request that I would never go there again... Improve suggestion? Customer service

Very nice shop that took over the old Miyabi location. Had to go in to get screws for my license…read moreplate holder as the auto body shop who fixed my car took off my plates and didn't put them back on. They really had great service and ended up going out of their way to find me these screws. A lot of work for two little screws and it was much appreciated.

I brought my car to Pep Boys in Encinitas because my car is getting older and I assumed I needed…read morenew brakes. I dropped it off expecting a big bill. Shortly after I got a call from Jorge. He told me I actually had plenty of brake life left on all four brakes. No upsell. No pressure. Just honesty. That kind of integrity is rare in auto repair. Jorge could have easily sold me work I did not need. Instead he did the right thing. He is a highly ethical person. This Pep Boys location has earned my trust and my loyalty. I will absolutely be a customer for life. Highly recommend asking for Jorge if you want honest service.

Usually I go to the Pep Boys of Poway but I was yesterday in Encinitas and my clutch was making a…read moresqueaky noise, so I checked the nearest place to check and found the Pep Boys of El Camino Real. Fast and enjoyable interaction and I always like Pep Boys because I feel they are very honest and clear with the car issues. Waiting time was not long at all and I think they are very efficient. Plus the mechanic with the long beard looked so cool . The man handling the payment of the service was very nice telling me how much I would have to pay in case my issue comes back and what would be the repair cost approximately. No pressure and no upsell.

Super helpful. My Tacoma threw a Check Engine Light - I dropped by, they read the codes and let me…read moreknow the issue (in my case, a cam shaft positioning sensor). Knowing that part was covered by warranty, I saved myself the elbow grease and got it fixed at Toyota - time saver and super great service! I buy all my filters and accessories from them - especially heavy duty batteries for off-road vehicles with auxiliary lighting - can't beat it!

My wife called me as she was driving because the "add oil" alert came on. I told her to go by the…read morenearest auto store on her way down. I actually stopped at this one before for the same issue. She said her experience was exceptional. Within 30 seconds of walking in she was immediately helped and escorted by the employee (she said she thinks he was the store manager) to the correct location of 5W-40 oil we needed. After she paid and was in the process of trying to pop the hood, he noticed her struggling and came outside to help. Great example of customer service.

The staff were nice, but wish there were more Hotwheels, M2s, more collectible cars in general.read more

I bought a set of basic coil paks from this location for my VW a while ago. Unfortunately two of…read morethem failed with less than 10K miles on them. I went to them and requested a higher quality brand to replace the bad ones. They got me a set of Bosch coils and let me return the old ones with no questions asked. They even got them to me the same day. All I had to do was pay the cost difference. My VW is happy again and so am I. Thanks.

My car battery died. The hubby and I came in today (01/02/26) to purchased a new one for my Nissan…read more Pablo helped us and he was a star! Not only did he help us find the exact right battery but he dropped it into my engine and hooked it up for me! He was professional and very knowledgeable. The battery was installed and ready to go in about ten minutes. Auto one has won a very loyal customer today!

Luis at AutoZone! Wow!! Thank you so much for helping me with my Kia Sorrento. I needed a light…read moreI've been driving all over from one place to the next trying to find the right light. Then I ran into another problem those lights hook in in a really weird way... Youtube collage didn't prepare me. There is NO WAY I COULD HAVE DONE THIS without HIM!!!. If you're looking for auto parts in San Marcos, or car parts in Escondido. I'm not sure you can get much better than this place with support like Luis at your side this guy went above and beyond... and I'm very appreciate thank you.

They took my car in right away although extremely busy & diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly…read more My car runs beautifully now. I was amazed at their knowledge, professionalism, courtesy, and patience in explaining everything to me and keeping me updated. It also was more affordable than I had expected. It was really an incredible experience that put me at ease, and I would highly recommend this great team!

Del Mar Automotive is a great repair shop in Del Mar. Todd, Chris, Josh, and Rob are all awesome…read morepeople and excellent at fixing cars. Plus, they are all friendly and honest about the required repairs and cost. Todd was nice and honest to tell me about going to Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair when I was having suspension pump problems with my SL500 Mercedes. This is why I have been a loyal customer of DM Auto for almost 30 years!! Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair was ripping me off and was not even able to fix my car even though they charged me way too much for their incompetent service and gave up on fixing my car. Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair fixed my car for less money and it is still running great more than 2 years later.

They have been good for me, when it comes to getting a hard to get parts. I have needed some older…read moreparts for one of my trucks.

This place is rad- they got everything you'll ever need for old trucks…read more .

If you have an EV, want an EV, or just Love EVs (like I do too), then you are in luck! That these…read morespecialists are right here in North County San Diego, makes it easy... I have three EVs and when one needed a new onboard charger, I was really pleased that Michael was willing to take it in ... especially as finding someone to work on an Arcimoto might have been a real challenge. I found /ordered the part from China- and Michael's team (thank goodness) did the replacement ... just what I needed! Yes I am a fan of EV West...! Rob w.

Michael Bream and his staff at EV West are the greatest thing since sliced bread…read more They are SO FAST and AMAZING at customer service. I've had so many orders and EVERY time they JUMP to the solution. Time after time, they hit the nail on the head. True perfection. Matter of fact, The owner HIMSELF, called me because he's going ABOVE AND BEYOND for our EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST that he's going to install CUSTOM CIRCUITS in a fuel gauge and send it back in the SAME HOUSING. HOW COOL IS THAT!!! Erik is the BEST in parts