I brought my Buick Envista in for what should have been a simple tune-up. Normally it's a quick…read morevisit, but somehow this one turned into a 5-hour adventure. To make matters worse, I'm currently dealing with a custody battle after catching my girlfriend cheating with my cousin, so my stress level was already at about a 12 out of 10. Finally got my car back and started driving home. The car started shaking. At first, I figured it was just my stomach because I'd been battling diarrhea all day. A few minutes later I realized it wasn't my stomach--my car was dripping fluids everywhere like it had just signed a sponsorship deal with Tuli Drip. Then the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Every warning light imaginable was on. At that point, I was convinced my Envista was preparing for liftoff. I couldn't drive it, so I called a tow truck and got hauled back to the dealership. Of course, by the time I got there, the shop was closed. The next morning they inspected it and delivered the shocking diagnosis: "It was just your gas cap." Apparently, I didn't have it on properly when I started driving. So after 5 hours at the shop, a panic attack, a tow truck ride, an overnight stay, and enough dashboard lights to decorate a neighborhood, the culprit was... a gas cap.

Just brought my car and I needed a simple tune up i usually do it but I haven't had time since im…read morebusy at work and also at home fighting for my kids custody because I caught my wife cheating with my girl cousin. So long story short I brought in my Buick envista waited 5 hours for the job to be done and as I was driving back home my car started shaking and at first I thought it was my stomach because I thought I needed to use the bathroom because during the day I have bad diarrhea but let's go back to the main story I pulled over and my car was leaking from all over the place and I mean leaking like tuli drip and as I try to turn the car on my dashboard was lit like a Christmas tree and I call a tow to have it get taken back to the shop but as I arrived the shop was closed so I left it outside and waited til the next day to get the car inspected and they told me my gas cap was not put on right

Can't recommend enough! We've been on the lookout for a great, honest, and friendly auto repair…read moreshop around San Diego and these guys are the absolute best we've found! They won't upsell you, the quality is incredible, they're so knowledgeable with cars, and they even had the cheapest rates of everyone in the area. So happy we found a good auto shop for brakes, oil, upkeep, etc. The employees/owners are awesome!! We worked with Alex and another mechanic and they were just so great. Made sure we knew exactly what they worked on and gave us a great deal. We wish we found them sooner! Trust the other 5 star reviews.

I was traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego with my wife for a week-long vacation when, about…read morehalfway through the drive, my BMW displayed a low oil warning indicating that the engine oil should be serviced soon. After arriving in San Diego, I called a few shops and stumbled onto Alex at Pacific Coast Highway Auto. Alex answered the phone, and from the very beginning he was friendly, welcoming, and reassuring. I explained my situation, and he told me to come in first thing the next morning and that he would take care of me. When I arrived, Alex inspected the car and topped off the engine oil. I let him know that I planned to have my regular mechanic inspect the vehicle when I returned home, and he completely understood. What impressed me the most was Alex's honesty and professionalism. Since it was such a minor service, he initially didn't want to charge me anything. I insisted on paying because he had taken the time to help me, gave me peace of mind, and potentially saved my vacation from turning into a stressful experience. The entire visit took about 30 minutes. If I lived anywhere near San Diego, Pacific Coast Highway Auto Shop would absolutely have my business. It's not often you find someone who is this honest, helpful, and genuinely focused on taking care of people. To anyone in the San Diego area looking for a trustworthy BMW repair shop, I highly recommend giving them a call. Thank you again, Alex!

Here's a polished version you can use as a review:…read more Thank you so much to the owner, Ashley, Robbie, the Lead Sales Advisor, and Brian, the Auto Technician, for the tremendous help this afternoon! It truly felt like a miracle to get my car inspected the same day and secure the last appointment of the day. I was so anxious and worried after scraping the underside of my car, fearing it would end up being a very expensive repair. Everyone was kind, professional, and reassuring throughout the entire process. I especially appreciate your generosity in securing part of my car with zip ties at no charge, even though I wanted to pay for the diagnostic. That level of honesty and customer care is hard to find these days. Thank you again for your outstanding service. I will definitely be recommending your shop to my friends and family!

They do not service your car if you supply the parts you have to get the parts with them and I…read moreimagine its gonna cost a ball sack, Im am taking OEM GM oxygen sensors to be replaced but its ok I imagine there is better shops than this one.

I usually just go here for my smog tests but recently came here also for an oil change. I wasn't in…read morea rush, so I just dropped off my car. But u can call ahead I think and make appointments or ask wait times etc.

Great car service, great customer service & fast. I've been here a few times for Oil Changes & Smog…read moretests & an alignment. Every time it was fast, accurate & great work. Yes their Oil Changes might be a bit more than other places but the work here is better. They give you tips & info on what you need next if anything is needed & they don't try to hustle you they are really honest. My go to for smogs & oil changes for my older cars. And you know what's cool about coming here, TACO TRUCK next door! Literally next door like 10 yards away, so you can go next door have some tacos while you wait for your car, now that's a win, win, car fixed & tacos :)

Life Savor! I'm from Sacramento and came to visit family in the area and my car was leaking coolant…read morelike crazy getting to San Diego and He fixed the issues less than a day. So far so great, I haven't had anymore issues going back home.

The best service ever! Never a long wait. I've been coming…read morehere for more than 5 years and I recommend it to all my friends. I always receive the best quotes on parts and service!

You get a first time special discount and also when they couldn't locate the noise for a problem i…read morebrought the car in for, they didn't charge for that! David the receptionist is great and super friendly. Their staff also were knowledgeable and work fast

This might be lengthy, but these guys deserve every word and a few minutes of my time…read more 2007 honda civic si 2 door coupe with 80K on the odometer. I was saving it for my son when he turned 16. Now he's 16, but the problem is that he's the kind of kid that I don't have full confidence in when it comes to using a clutch and stick. Anyway, I (after looking around for about a year at new civics) decided, "Screw this. I'm not taking on a new car payment for the stuff they're offering. My '07 is awesome, it just needs a little tweak here and there. I'd rather restore what I've got for between $5-10k all in." The first thing was the clutch, because a mechanic at Shell f'd it up a few years back. So I buy the exedy racing clutch on Amazon and start hunting for someone to install it. Just for giggles, I went to Honda in Kearney Mesa (San Diego) to get a quote. Labor alone? $2,652 with a timeline of 24-36 hours. Yeah. Right. I'm sure. Literally TWO blocks away, I stumbled upon Car Tune after some online prowling. Anyway, I found them, and I KNEW I struck gold the second I pulled up. I hadn't even MET anyone yet. All I had to see were the cars they were working on. Fully 80% of the cars in the bay and parking area were what would be considered "street racers," and I know from living in San Diego how SERIOUS these guys are about their cars. They DON'T mess around. They're sort of like the car version of Harley Davidson fanatics when it comes to motorcycles. That alone put a smile on my face. Second thing I noticed? It may seem like a trivial issue to most people, but because I'm in the restaurant business for over 30 years, I notice stuff like this. But here it is. Every guy working there was nearly SPOTLESS. I don't mean they were decked out in matching uniforms or anything. They were just wearing regular clothes, but everything they were wearing had a MINIMAL amount (if anything at all) of dirt, grease, grime, oil and everything else that comes with the automotive trade. In other words, PROFESSIONAL. The garage itself was basically the same way. Think about it. If you went into the hospital to have your BODY "tuned up" and the doctor walked into the room with blood stains all over his outfit how much confidence would you have about his professionalism? Anyway, those 2 factors made a really good first impression on me. After telling them my problem and letting them know I've got the part, they quote me $1,600 LESS than honda, and at least $200 less than other places I had called. Plus, they gave me a 10 hour timeline as opposed to 1-2 days. They came in well under the deadline, and my 8th gen is running like it's brand f'n new. There's more to that clutch story,but you understand the broad strokes so onto the next fix. The air conditioner. Sooo, of course I pull up to my new friends one morning after dropping my son off at his job a few blocks away. Once again, I explain what's going on to one of the guys who's outside and he tells me he isn't "..quite sure what the exact # is, but I think we charge around $250.." That's fine with me, because I've had others quote me figures closer to $400, like Jiffey Lube who charges me $90 for an oil change. Keep those 2 #s in mind because they're relevant. So, I go home and call the next day to make an appointment. When I show up, I find out that the other guy was waaaay off on his #s because it wasn't $250....it was $135. And, once again, I was told it would take about an hour and a half. About 30 minutes in, one of the guys mentions that my oil is low. I was getting ready for an oil change in a few weeks anyway so I said "Go ahead, whatever you think is best." They said it'd be $35 extra. So, air conditioner fixed and blowing air colder than a witch's tit, and an oil change cost me $170 plus tax, and it was done perfectly. Jiffy Lube would have whacked me for 5 bills and taken all day long to do it. Car Tune did it in 50 minutes which is 40 minutes less than the time they quoted me. One other thing and then I'm out. It's not just that THEY'RE good, it's that birds of a feather flock together. In other words, they don't fix headliners, but when I asked them about it they instantaneously knew exactly who I should call, which again is the mark of a pro in any line of work. I need some body work done. 20 years of little dents dings etc. They'll know someone. I eventually want to paint it. They'll know someone. It's people like this that make a difference. There's a line from the movie Rounders that comes to mind. "You can shear a sheep many times, but skin him only once." The team at Car Tune CLEARLY understands that principle.

I recently had brake and suspension work done on my Honda CR-V at another auto repair shop. When I…read morepicked up my vehicle, the rear end was noisy and the ride felt unusually rough. I returned to that shop and asked them to inspect it again, but they told me nothing was wrong and recommended replacing my tires for a smoother ride--even though the tires were only three years old and had just 13,000 miles on them. I then brought my car to Frank Honda and Toyota Auto Repair for a diagnostic second opinion. Mike inspected it and called me right away with a serious finding: the left rear brake caliper bolts were missing, and the right front brake caliper bolts were loose from the previous brake job. This was especially concerning because I had already returned to the original shop and been told the vehicle was fine. This issue could have caused the brakes to seize, putting both my safety and my vehicle at serious risk. I am incredibly grateful to Mike and the team at Frank Honda and Toyota Auto Repair for their honesty, attention to detail, and outstanding service. They identified and corrected a dangerous mistake that another shop had made, and I truly believe their work protected me from a serious accident. They have earned my complete trust and will be my mechanics for life.

The only place I'll take my Toyotas. Great service and done with quality parts at a reasonable…read moreprice. They were in constant contact and provided updates with video footage of repairs. Highly recommended

I brought my vehicle into Total Care Transmissions thinking I had a failing alternator. We've been…read morecoming to Julio and his family for a few years now for our everyday cars and once to rebuild our family's classic car. He did a quick preliminary diagnosis and gave me a fair quote for the alternator parts and labor. A few hours later, instead of just doing the expensive repair, he called me and explained that the alternator was actually fine -- the real problem was a wire that was shorting out and causing the symptoms. The repair ended up costing significantly less than expected because they were honest enough to fix the actual issue instead of replacing parts I didn't need. I also had them change the fluids and filters while it was there. He said it looked like my spark plugs needed changing as well. Everything was completed quickly and professionally. It's hard to find shops that are this honest and transparent these days. Highly recommend Total Care Transmissions for their integrity, communication, and quality work.

Like other yelpers I had a terrific experience for the critical service of getting our 2009 Honda's…read moretransmission fluid changed. I've learned this service is not offered by many general auto shop's ( like Firestone where we go normally for routine repairs). I learned it's recommended every 40-50K miles. .....and we were really overdue. JULIO got me in/ out in less than an hour. He's really professional, efficient, knowledgeable and GOOD PEOPLE!!! Now I have to get our other Honda in ASAP Look no further than this great business for specialty tranny works !