I like BO he is a nice guy. I had my 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe worked on they replaced all seals, timing belt, oil changed, transmission, brakes, hoses but unfortunately the seals were defective instead of charging allot of money. I brought it back to him and he gave me a good deal. He also fix my truck and allow me to pay later. Thanks to Advanced auto our family have two safe vehicles. Thanks BO read more

Just walk in for a alignment. Chris attended to me at the front desk and ordered a work to be done.In 30 mins Jose performed the alignment perfectly showing me all the diff brfore and after.Surely i will recommend Advance auto repair.The People here is easy to talk to and straight forward.Their price is affordable. read more

I still gave them another 5 stars even the shop got me angry, and more stress: Angry because the office guy not answer me directly but trying to buy time, time I didn't have at the time. Stress because my car still got issue but not their fault. They did what need to be done. I appreciate his mechanic hard work trying to figure the issue. I was there because I want to stop by the parking lot by the gas station to make few phone calls. But I found out that my car got the same issue as it came in. It is not their fault, as the same time it could be. I don't mind, I still trust the owner but started to doubt his mechanic. I will write down details. I'm a trade man, I understand the tech struggle, and the customer. Their charge for me was lots of discount which I need at thus moment. As most customer, when it come to trade work, we will not let them do the job even it is free of labor if we don't trust them. For now, it is not about Bo's worker workmanship but... luckily I still trust the owner very much otherwise I take my car away. I already pay but even I didn't, treat me like a theft, and act shady I call my aaa and take my car. They can call police. Ohh, they earn every penny. In my perspective, the amount they charged me with work being done is very good price. * workmanship but acting weird. (Correction). read more

They do great work in a timely manner. I have a Honda, but I see a lot of different makes here. They will continue to see my business, keep up the great work, thank you read more

Friendly, fast service, waiting area is comfortable as well, free WiFi too ! Needed an oil change for our 2011 bmw 335i . Mechanic gave us a great rate plus military discount. Definitely will be returning for future work. read more

Advanced Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Vista, California

Always a friendly environment. I like that you can drive up and have your car serviced without having an appointment. My car was running really bad and my check engine light soon came on. Being a single Mom I didn't trust my car on the freeway so I pulled in and got immediate service. I know my car is in good hands. read more

I had my 2020 Yukon worked on today, at advanced Auto , best customer service, best work, on time and accurate pricing. Good Job Advanced Aut read more

Thank you so much for helping Me Figure out why my car smelled liked exhaust. So willing to help before closing and also not over charge me!!!!! We will be coming back!!!! So nice to pull up to an honest place!! I watched customers come in for 30 min and everyone acted like they were best friends. It was sweet!!! read more

I procrastinated on a smog check and was looking for a place. I found Advance Auto Repair. Arrived at 4pm but turned out they closed at 3pm but they were still willing to get my car smog checked. I will definitely bring my car here for future maintenance. The staff is really friendly also read more

I went on 03/04 to get a oil change At Advanced Auto repair. Some add on facebook this is the 1st time here and the last. The Miles at that time 35,136. This week went to the store and used my windshield wiper but the windshield was dirty so I hit the water button no water??? Wait I just had my oil changed...Got the paper work out said "TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS"??? NO you did not. Got me thinking did they do anything? Looked at the Miles 35,622 so I have only gone 486 miles...... Now I will need to have all the work they said they did checked...My tire lite was on they said we put air in it will go off soon. NOT It is still on. Would not recommend this place some times cheaper is not good. read more

Looked high and low for a shop that had the tools, knowledge, and experience to work on new model European vehicles. Look no further, this is the one shop stop for all of your needs. The price for this level of dealership level service is second to none. Customer service, and speed are also values that can't be found elsewhere... read more

This is the only local auto repair shop I trust with all of my auto repairs. Bo (owner) and Chris (service writer Extraordinaire) are great! Both have unquestionable integrity and customer service... top notch! This shop is the only one I've found in north San Diego that will work on my 1969 Corvette and the work they do is awesome! I can honestly say they treat my cars as though they are their own. Prices are very fair and work is always 1st class.! I have referred several friends and all have had the same positive experience! A true find, in today's world a rare find! read more

Bo is a nice guy and keeps you in the loop. They diagnosed and sent me pictures of the damage. Suspension blown up front and needed a new belt. No surprises and fair price. I will return! read more

I've been here several times before for oil changes on my Prius. These guys are great, always very friendly and incredibly courteous. Came in today for oil change but needed to be out within an hour. Kris was very polite and reassuring, said it won't be a problem. (Fingers crossed ). Man!! These guys are great!! Check out my screen shot of my timer, I wasn't going to show the picture, but hey why not. Just over 53 minutes, That is from handing keys over to keys back in my hand. Needless to say, I recommend Advanced Auto Repair any time hands down without a doubt. read more

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So I did receive my money back for the sensor that was NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. They would not give me my money back until I provided the part. The paperwork from the dealer states it was not installed properly and copy given to them. This is after I took my car back twice, and like I said, at that point why would I take it back again when every time there was something else messing up. They nickel and dime you for everything. I will always be going to the dealer. This place is not worth it. Waste of time and money. Then Chris proceeds to harass me to " DELETE " my review because I got my money back. Let's get this straight, I NEVER PROMISED I WAS DELETING MY REVIEW. I said I would update my review to reflect I got my money back, which I have. No, I stand by my review . I was not happy with the work and my car was there for 4 days . And they wanted to keep it longer. I have all the proper documentation. I do not recommend. read more

BE AWARE!! Bo and his staff is a fraud. I spent almost $15,000 and waited over couple months for him to repair my car engine for it to be broken down 2 days later. Took it back to him and waited another month and the same isssue but maybe worse according another auto repair mechanic that took a look at Bo's work. Bo is very dishonest and just wants your money. His work is poor and leaves the car in worse condition than it was before. Please do not trust his service!! read more

They made my sisters 2006 Pontiac run like new. When we brought in they diagnosed everything quickly and kept me informed every step of the way. I Disagree with previous review stating price goes up. They are not mind readers and have to diagnose as they go along which they keep you informed every step of the way. Prices very competitive and nail salon tied to same business so you can get ur nails done while you wait. Will definitely return. read more

I drive a BMW not the newest in today's modern era but it's a BMW! Therefore I had a gas leak out of my 1st fuel injector. My car constantly smelled like gas when I had the AC/Heater running, at times even when you walked around in front of the car. I took it to Advanced Auto Repair in Vista and i was so skeptical at first because I thought they were trying to steal my money. After the fuel injector was fixed and also they checked the other 5 injectors plus the full alignment being fixed. Overall I paid $326.10 I thought it was a lot at first TILL I DROVE MY CAR! guys the best feeling ever came to me I'm so happy I spent what I did but the best money I've ever spent I'm not sponsored by this auto shop there fore if you have any doubts please reach out to me. I highly recommend it it's the best place for service for your buck! read more

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This is the only mechanic I trust to take both our cars - Acura TL and Infiniti FX35. Bo and the team are quick, honest, and affordable. They continue to exceed my expectations, I haven't had any reason to doubt their work. They do not try to upsell me on additional repairs, or call me to say a bunch of other things are wrong. When I pay for the work, they clearly give me a list of items to be aware of, and the price it would take to get them fixed. I highly recommend Advanced Auto Repair. read more

Good repair my car is running so good thanks to advanced auto care. stop by if you have any issues from old cars to new cars.

I came here last minute when I realized my alternator was going out, Advanced Auto Repair was quick to answer the phone, quick with a quote and quick to get me in just in time to make it to work. They are wonderful customer service and I'm happy I came here. read more

Great place to go get smog , has nice place to sit and chill while you wait nice and friendly

What a great shop. Good pricing and fair. They know what needs to be done and honest.

My car wouldn't start one day, and they were the only auto repair shop that was able to take me in at that moment. The diagnostic didn't take the full hour, so they cut the price down by half. Within an hour they told me the diagnostic, gave me a list of solutions and their prices, and had my car fixed. These are great and professional people I highly suggest! read more

Brought my 4Runner for a alignment and like promised had it ready by the time they said it was gonna be ready. Great price and good customer service. read more

Hey! Not only are the great at what they do, but they are great people! They go above and beyond every single time! Thank you Chris, Bo, and the whole team at Advanced Auto! read more

The owner is friendly but I should have gone somewhere else for an alignment since I feel I need custom specs. I have 1.5" coil spacers on the front of my truck. Looking at the front, visually the front tires had some positive camber. This bothered me and I figure id come here because of a coupon and the good reviews. I come in right as they open. The owner greets me and asks what my concerns were and I told him about the positive camber and that i installed coil spacers in the front and that the steering wheel was cocmed to the left while driving. He said no problem, we will get it corrected but i was charged $5 extra to have the wheel corrected....that should have been my que to leave. A young tech worked on my truck, 20-30 minutes later he was done. I feared it was a toe-n-go job - which it was. The alignment spec sheet that i got wasnt even for the right year and model truck but same make. So i figure ill take it back again since it is a lifetime alignment. Second visit - told an older tech about the camber. They put the truck on the rack and exclaimed "everything is within spec". "Everything within spec" is a big range though! Toe should be set as close to zero as possible with a teeny bit of toe in with total toe between .19 to .30,my total toe was .52! Caster was in the red on the alignment sheet, camber was in the green but both were still "within specs". So my truck has positive camber, too much toe-in and the caster is off. I basically paid $45 to have a straight steering wheel. The toe was adjusted better than when i came in but nothing else was adjusted.I am looking for another alignment place with a lot of experience since i wont be coming back here. read more

For a good honest auto repair shop give Advanced Auto Repair a try. After reading several Yelp reviews I choose to give these guys a try and I have been very satisfied ever since. I had a bad leak on my Toyota Highlander that needed some attention so I went on Yelp and tried to found the most honest and reliable repair shop in my area. I took my car to these guys to hear the diagnosis and estimated repair costs. The owner Bo was very up front and even lifted my car to show the source of the leak. The great thing was his explanation of the repairs and him not trying to overkill you with technical terms and explaining in an understandable manner without making you feel dumb. He even further guaranteed to give me the replaced parts and show the new parts replaced, unlike some other oil change shop, which was recently shown to not even touch recommended and charged parts to be replaced. After a few hours Bo called me and explained that the repairs were done and the car should have no leaks. He guaranteed his work and if any further leaks to bring back and they would take care of with no further charge. You can't buy this kind of honesty or service in town, let alone, from an auto repair shop. Its unfortunate many auto repair shops give the industry a bad name, but these guys are one of the few and far in between that are straight with the customer. I will be coming back for life and recommending all my family and friends. read more

Bo is awesome! I was referred here by a friend from work and I'm glad I was! I desperately needed my AC fixed and not only were they able to get me in immediately but they charged significantly less than what I was getting quoted everywhere else (between $600-$800). I didn't get the vibe like they were trying to rip me off, instead Bo was super straight forward and honest. 5/5 would totally recommend read more

Bo is amazing! I came here based off the reviews and because they are open on Sunday's. I needed a new battery in my car. Bo tested it for free and gave me the choice between a $105 battery and a $139 battery with a two year warranty that is stronger. I chose the warranty battery and he installed it right then and there. He also only charged me $10 for the labor. That is AWESOME! All in all, I was in and out within 30 minutes. He made me feel like my business mattered even though he had people waiting and other cars. Apparently, they are a one stop shop. They do everything except tires because tires taken up too much space. But he had a free tow truck to the tire place he uses. So that's awesome! I just moved to vista and I will be using Bo for everything in my car from here on out, as will my parents. This place (and Bo) is awesome. read more

Went in for the first time for an oil change & smog. They were very courteous, answered all of my questions, and honored their online coupon for smog. They also offered me a detailed report of the service they provided, which I like to keep for my records, and upcoming recommendations as my car is 150000+. The only thing that knocked 'me down a star is the timing was much longer than expected ( I arrived about 9:35 and didn't leave until 12:20) which, unfortunately, affected the rest of my day. We'll see how they perform in the future. Have used this garage a few more times. This last time I was in a bit of a jam, as my alternator failed &my car was dead. We called to see if we could get the car repaired that same day, and Bo & his team exceeded our expectations. We managed to get the car towed to them & they fixed it in a very manageable timeframe, and MUCH LESS expensive than going to the dealer. Thanks, guys! Great job. Changing you to 5 stars! We need dependable mechanics like you. read more

Had a smog test done here on 8/20. The head service writer, Bo, was very friendly and thoroughly explained everything in depth. He even offered some candy from a dish on the desk. The waiting area had comfortable chairs and a TV on. The $20 smog was by appointment only. I didn't want to wait, so I went ahead and got it done on the spot. It was only an extra $9 plus $8 for the certificate, making it $37. That's still cheaper than most other places and luckily this one is close by. Convenient. read more

I brought my car in for an oil change and maintenance and they did an excellent job, and quick too! The manager is really friendly and makes you feel at home while you wait. I highly recommend it and always stop by now for all maintenance. Thanks for the service guys! read more

This is the best auto repair shop in town. Bo And his team always give excellent customer service. They are friendly, honest, and affordable. I will continue to come to advanced auto repair for all my auto needs, And always refer to anybody looking for an excellent auto repair shop. read more

I took my Tahoe to Advanced Auto to replace the fuel pump. They fixed the fuel pump and the first time I took it out after that it stalled on a busy highway with my husband, daughter and four month old granddaughter on board. We had to call AAA and be towed to Advanced Auto. They said the new fuel pump was bad. After another fuel pump was installed, I drove to Costco and on the way back I smelled gas and there was a loud clicking sound from the middle of Tahoe. I took it to Advanced Auto and they "fixed it" and said that I had filled up the gas tank too much. Three months later I still smelled gas and the check engine light came on. I took the car to another mechanic and he said there was a "large EVAP leak" and "after performing a smoke test found leak from top of gas tank. He dropped the gas tank and found the fuel pump O ring protruding from the lock ring. He also found fuel in the Vapor Canister. Besides not being able to correctly install a fuel pump, I also believe Advanced Auto hooked up the fuel pump/Vapor Canister incorrectly which caused fuel to go into the Vapor Canister. I had to pay the second mechanic $1,206 to fix what Advanced Auto did and the repair may not be done because fuel in the Vapor Canister can clog the fuel injectors which is another $1,400 to repair. I have spoken to Bo, the owner, about this with no success and he said he will fight my assertions if I file a dispute with my credit card company. read more

Excellent costumer service. I went to install front and rear rotors with rear brakes. To our surprise, my 92 Acura Vigor front rotor system is unique that the mechanics had to disassemble the whole front wheel, shock section. What a pain in the butt. Bo also explains that the bearings might be bad and called for the parts availability, it turns out that each bearing would be $100 each. So before they finish disassembling, I decided to not do the front rotors and agreed to pay the labor for assembly $30. All in all, it was a good experience and I'll come back for more work on my cars;) Thank you Bo. read more

How I discover Bo and his auto shop was thru the previous auto shop he had! The first time I had went in about 10 months ago, for my rear led right light to get it check at the previous auto shop. Without me asking, he thoroughly had his guys inspect my car without any inspection fee! He than came back and told me my air filter was also dirty! And I said to him how could that be? I was just at the Norwalk Toyota dealer just a few days before. And you would think that the dealer told me when they had told me to replace air cabin filter too! Bo was like.. "you don't believe me?, I'll show you!" And so he showed me how dirty it was to prove to me. After I found out about it, I was so upset(if you go read the review I left for 'Norwalk Toyota' you would know why I was so upset then). But than again I'm also very thankful to have found Bo and his guys!!! Since then, I had trust Bo and his guys for all of my Prius needs; from oil change, to replace new tires, and getting my car detailed here too! I am always so pleased with there work! Because they are nice, honest, and best of all affordable! Especially Bo the owner is super friendly and welcoming! Even though, I do live in Los Angeles, but I'll still drive a long distant just to have Bo and his guys make sure me and my car is safety on the roads! Thanks a million guys! read more

This is a CONDITIONAL review. For two years I've gone to Advanced for maintenance issues with my 2011 Ford Focus. I've noticed many go there for more serious repairs. I had a major repai arise. I was assigned Chris as the repair man. Chris called and sent video of the repair needed. In two days he sent another issue he discovered relative to the repair, and with pics and video Chris supported the need. This happened three times. The cost started at $900. Today after the third revisit the cost is $2900. When asked why the cost increased after he started the work he responded he did not want to overcharge. I like that, I don't like the increase in cost. Here's what I'm doing:.1) I authorized cost for repairs 2) Chris sent me a 12 month 12000 mile warranty on parts and labor 3) in or around April 28 and October 28, 2021 I will post follow up yelps so you will know if the company stands behind their products and services. I'm hoping they do, and YELP will be abreast of what happens. I want to believe Advanced Auto stands behind their product. read more

I brought my car(Honda Accord) to get checked for the oil leaks i've been having, turns out it was two oil leaks and my rackopinion (steering bar) was deteriorating. Finished fast with exceptional and high quality costumer service from the Manager Bo. Parts are above standard and are high quality with a warrenty on them. Plus a warrenty on the work itself, why would you want to go anywhere else? Im very satisfied and will not be going anywhere else!!! I highly recommend Advanced Auto Repair for any repair. With high quality customer service and affordable prices check it out. I will be recommending this place to everyone i know. If you need a repair get a quote and compare to other places. Youll be satisfied. Thank you Bo. read more

This place is a ripoff,they will tell you things like you can't pass Smog unless you replace your bad Power Steering pump! Drove down the street to another smog station passed no problem. read more