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After years of looking for a mechanic and only taking my Subaru to the dealership for all repairs…read moreor maintenance over the life of the car (8 years), I decided to take a chance here. I had a great experience with Alex at Value Auto Repair. I originally reached out through Yelp, and he was responsive and answered all of my questions. His pricing was significantly better than what the dealership quoted me, but what really stood out wasn't just the price--it was his honesty. I came in with a humming noise that I believed was a bad wheel bearing but was unsure. Alex was upfront from the beginning after making the same diagnosis and even encouraged me to get quotes from other mechanics if it made me feel more comfortable so I could make sure I was getting a fair deal. That kind of confidence and transparency is hard to find. When I arrived, he was able to get my car in within about 30 minutes to diagnose it. While the part was being delivered, I went to lunch, and once I came back, he had the wheel bearing replaced in about 45 minutes. Before I left, he took the time to show me both the old and new wheel bearings, explaining how they worked and letting me hear and feel the difference. I really appreciated him taking the time to educate me instead of just handing me a bill. One thing I noticed while I was waiting was how many customers came in who clearly knew Alex. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to see him, several appeared to be repeat customers, and there was an obvious level of trust between them. After my own experience, I completely understand why. Alex also has a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience much less stressful. Most importantly, the humming noise is completely gone, and my car drives perfectly again. If you're looking for an honest, knowledgeable mechanic who charges fair prices and genuinely cares about his customers, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alex and Value Auto Repair. I know I'll definitely be back.

I absolutely recommend Best Smog Station in National City. I found a deal on Groupon and although I…read morelive in Linda Vista I travel to national City for my STAR certified smog check. I did not have an appointment but they got me right in and we're so polite.The whole shop was very clean and I was impressed. The waiting area was fabulous and had lots of seating. The big comfy recliner won me over while I waited. It took less than 15 minutes and I had my certificate in hand. Afterwards I had a very nice conversation with the gentleman in the office and Peter the smog technician. I went there for the price and left with a smile on my face. 5stars all the way!

Man... This shop did the impossible, possible! My vehicle was out of luck for four months because…read moreC&L Auto Repair shop in Golden Hill did a poor job of fixing my cylinders and pistons on my vehicle, but, Mike, the owner of Best Smog Station, with the CAP program, understood the problem at hand, and he knew what to do next for my vehicle. He found a used, good motor for it, installed it, passed smog, and it runs like new! I applaud Best Smog Station for their excellent service! Bravo!

Just finished up! My brakes were worn down to the metal (whoops!). I called after work 10 till…read moretheir closing time and Manuel was awesome saying if I got there right away he'd help me. Ended replacing all my rotors and brakes. Appreciated his flexibility and genuine demeanor! BONUS: when he was done, he buffed out two fender bender spots that have been bothering me for over a year so easily and free! Truly above and beyond. Would recommend this place to friends and family based on my own experience with Manuel!

Manuel approached me with a great attitude and wonderful customer service. Got my car serviced and…read moretires rotated in no time and is very affordable. Thanks

After several months of using a family friend for car repairs and still needing fine…read moretuning.....this place quickly resolved all of our issues in one day. Highly recommend for quick diagnostic and repair

Honest, knowledgeable, professional. Jose is the man! Ive had him do a couple repairs for me and…read moreI've been very impressed. He comes prepared and gets the job done in a timely manner.

My battery died before I was leaving for a trip. Curtis came next day with a brand new battery! I…read moream not car savvy, Curtis gave me great advice and recommendations for maintenance for my car. Offered to and cleaned corrosion off. Had me back on the road quicker than I imagined. On top of excellent work, what a kind soul!!! I will be reaching out to Curtis for any future needs. I've never had such a positive experience with a mechanic

Curtis just finished looking and diagnosing the issue on my vehicle. He showed up when he said he…read morewas going to and when I called for the service request he was very hospitable and genuine which everyone can appreciate! He can hear what is going and give me a competitive price to fix it. I appreciated what he did and I would use him again when the time comes.

Great price and customer service I will definitely return. Thank you so much. If you ever need oil…read morechange that's the place to go

From the owner: mobil 24/7 operation flat tire change to spare tire dead…read morebattery issues Anything from headlights replacements to something not working young small Bussniess owner smog tech/ mechanic certified looking to run/ start my small Bussniess of oil change / light service work include brakes and battery service. I can come to you or bring the vehicle to my house. same day service and say bye to drive and long wait at mechanic shops/ dealerships Menu: $40 fee service at your home + Labor only oil change $50 Labor rate $75 an hour -oil change full synthetic $125 with filter most sedans ( trucks and suv ,v6,v8 excluded ) -air filter , oil filter oil change $150 -spark plugs , air filter , oil filter, oil change $250 -spark plugs 245 parts and labor most 4 cyl -flat tires patch $45 -flat tire change to spare $45 -battery replacement labor only $45 -after market Apple play $400 Amazon Apple play portable parts and labor

These guys are the best! I had been using them for years until I could no longer drive so I sent my…read moreson to them with his car troubles and they have been nothing but professional, kind and honest with him. I always appreciated how they treated me when I came in - very professional and never condescending. On another note, when my son's car finally gave up the ghost, they allowed him to keep it there for a short time. I had to go in the other day to meet with the Cash for Cars guy and I am so grateful to this sweet, young lady named Kayla at John's who deserves a big shout out. First of all, it was hot, and she welcomed us in to this wonderfully air conditioned room, offering sodas, water or coffee as though we actual customers. Then she offered to help get stuff out of the car, brought the dealer in to us and continued to be helpful and kind. A really nice man, Brian came out of his office and offered a form for those who don't have the actual Pink Slip, which I discovered we didn't. At one point, the dealer came in shaking his head saying "no deal" because he couldn't see the VIN # on the windshield alluding that it had been scraped off and didn't match thr door VIN. He then promptly left. Kayla, having heard that he couldn't see the VIN, promptly ran back out to the car and discovered it was covered up by a Soapy Joe's sticker. She then ran back out to where his truck was parked to let him know. In the end, we still didn't get it sold bc we couldn't find the actual Pink Slip (which I told him about when he first got there), and he apparently didn't want to bother with the form. I felt like a spectacle in their office but everyone was so friendly and positive and helpful toward us that it made me feel ok. I shouldn't have been surprised because they have always been this way. This is how the world should be! This is how we should treat one another. I felt so grateful and I will be taking in a plate of something special for them as a result. On a.side and final note of observation, I overheard one of the other girls answer the phone and was so impressed with her professionalism and kindness to the caller. I bring it up because it means a lot to know you are being spoken to with dignity and kindness. Anywho, thank you John's and thank you Kayla for making my day just a little more special!!

Surprise $$$$ John's Automotive Up-charged me once I arrived. I walked out. Shame on these guys…read more They'll take you over the coals with Upcharges and work you don't need unless you do what I did, and that is to walk out and bring my business to an honest shop. I had no idea this was the same people as I had got a [crazy, inaccurate] quote from in 2018. I was quoted over the phone that a complete diagnosis would be $109. They had the make and model, knew it was a truck so should be no surprises when I walk in. RIGHT? wrong. "We like to get paid for our time"; dude at the counter. Then don't misquote customers in the first place. His excuse was, "well, we have to check the back of the truck too". Lame. Posted: are the two quotes for a diagnosis, one from John's and the next from a shop that I won't share here, where my truck is currently being serviced. Further, let's go back a bit in history. In April of 2018 I visited John's location on Riverdale in Grantville. My truck had registered a check engine, which turned up regarding emissions. What did "Johns" say and quote me? " Well, Toyota Tundras have four catalytic converters so you are looking at $3,270. out the door, you need to replace these, then you'll pass smog, clear emissions ". Problem: they got it way wrong: the 2000 Toyota Tundras have TWO catalytic converters mister grifters. After that B.S. I left. [2007s - present have four converters, so ketchup Bubs!] Next, I left and went to "Cardiego" on Adams Avenue. The owner checked the emissions signal and said, " all you need is your drive cycle reset. One hour later and $90. dollars later the work was done, truck passed smog and no more emissions issue. It was my mistake that I had no idea that this same outfit had a second garage in La Mesa, had no idea I was walking into the same line of talk and walk. I expect that the owner Mr. Joan will comment here something like this, " I am sorry you seemed to have this experience, because we don't have a record of you in our system " hmmmm... My response [following my laughter] is this: on 4/27 your computer generated the quote that I have posted here. It generated the information you had on my vehicle back in 2018 because you have my old plate number of 6E71244. So Jon, don't try to tell me you never had me in the "system" because if you had not noticed, I now have personalized plates, I haven't had the 6E7... plates for a while now. To be clear: my Tundra is the best year that was produced, it has been cared for only with master techs, and runs perfectly. Word to the wise: My recommendation is to go elsewhere to take care of your auto. **My truck needed the lower front ball joint replacement in the front only. The shop I went to even took out the $57. diag charge since I had the work done with them. It is silent and smooth as usual. There was no noise in the back and a quote on a diagnosis means you quoted me on a diagnosis of the entire vehicle. Bogus, no: I never "authorized" more diagnosis work. Just a foolish response below.

Had to update this review since we took our car in for the oil change and dropped it off early in…read morethe morning. They told us it wouldn't be long and would call us. We didn't hear from them by 3pm and wondered what was taking so long. When we called them, they said it would be an hour more. How does it take almost the full day to do an oil change? Next time, we will just wait there since they do seem to prioritize customers in person than the ones who drop the vehicle off.

I had a last minute repair before the Thanksgiving Holidays (driver side control arm and oil…read morechange). David Pena (Service Manager) was great to work with and made the repairs happen before my roadtrip. Also the Master Tech was great to share a video or further repairs to keep me and family safe. I feel taken care of and the service team is not out to get you. Good family business and giving my repairs to David going forward and avoiding any shop frustrations from others.

Took my car a few months back to get four tires. Walked out with a sports set and a great deal on…read morethem thanks to Alex. Now I came back with my girlfriend to get her a set also. Same deals and same quality service with a good solid sporty tire. Thank you ALEX for the repeated quality service.

Came here last week to get an alignment after getting a change of tires . Customer service was…read moregreat and I was in and out within an hour and ready to hit the road.