Probably my best experience getting an oil change. These guys are organized, thorough, and…read moreextremely courteous. You can really tell their training and professionalism is top notch. I will definitely be back- Many thanks to the crew at Encinitas Valvoline:)

This business runs like a well oiled machine:) All the guys work together quickly and…read moreprofessionally. I never feel pressured to purchase extra services. Parish and Raul were super helpful and polite.

Problem: Check engine light - P155 error, catalytic sensor failed…read more Reasonable estimate to repair and the problem fixed. Next problem: The vehicle has to be driven an unknown number of miles, at a steady unknown speed for 10 miles, for an unknown number of times, for the computer to calibrate with the new sensor. After 30 days and multiple preliminary tests, Encinitas Automotive gave the green light for the Smog Check. Service is personal and friendly, and will be my goto for automotive issues.

Very pleased with our experience here. We had a brake issue on our drive along the coast. We had a…read moreshort time to find a mechanic and stop, but Peter was very very helpful and fixed our issue in two hours time!! Would highly recommend this place!!

Had a great experience with these guys. Basically everything you want from a mechanic: honest,…read moretransparent, friendly, competent, and fairly priced. They diagnosed the issue quickly for only $45 and they let me apply that as a credit to the repair. They showed me pics and explained how they reached the diagnosis that they did. The got me in quickly and everything went smoothly. I will happily use them for any future work. Thanks!

Don't stick to their posted hours. They close 1.5+ hrs early…read moreif they feel like it. No online appointment system.

We've had nothing but great experiences with the team at this Midas location. Jeff and Travis…read moreconsistently go above and beyond to take care of our cars, from routine maintenance to bigger issues, they've handled it all efficiently and professionally. Everything is always done in a timely manner, and they are incredibly trustworthy and reliable. We truly feel lucky to have such an honest, hardworking team and company right here in our neighborhood. It's not easy to find mechanics you can genuinely trust, and we're very grateful to have these guys so close to home!! Thank you Jeff, Travis, and the entire team for making us feel that much more safe in our vehicles!!

Midas is the best! Such great customer service and they know exactly what they are doing!read more

These guys are great. I've used them consistently for my vehicles over the past 4-5 years…read more Today, I took a Mercedes in and it was found I had some issues with the exhaust. Project that would have likely cost me several thousand dollars. Ian, their advisor, instead shared with me that I had an extended warranty with Mercedes and I could take it to them to have the work done for free. I've never dealt with a shop who's ever done something like that. Highly recommend

OVERCHARGING - I brought my 2005 Jeep Wrangler here as a new customer to replace the driver-side…read moreseatbelt buckle. I supplied the part myself because Jeep no longer makes it, and I asked for an estimate for labor only. I was quoted $480 and was explicitly told this was a high estimate and that the final cost would likely be lower unless the job turned out to be unusually difficult. This repair is very straightforward and, based on standard repair information and widely available tutorials, should take about one hour. This is not a complex or labor-intensive process. There are four bolts to remove the seat and one other bolt to remove the receptacle for the seatbelt. When I picked up my car, I was charged the full $480 with no explanation. The invoice did not include an itemized breakdown of labor hours, labor rate, or how the charge was calculated. After I questioned the charge and pointed out that this is typically a one-hour job, they reduced the price by $50, bringing it to $430, which is still extremely high for this type of work. They later offered $100 off as store credit if I brought my car back, but I'm not comfortable returning, since my concern is being overcharged in the first place. This shop had an opportunity to fix the issue by issuing a fair refund, and they chose not to. I was hoping this would be an honest, reliable shop for all of my future repairs, but they have lost my business. If you're a woman, I'd recommend coming here with a man so you're not overcharged based on assumptions. After reading other reviews, I noticed that another woman described a very similar experience of being overcharged, which makes this feel like a pattern rather than a one-off mistake. I left feeling like I was taken advantage of. Once I pushed back, the cost suddenly dropped, though still not to a reasonable amount. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this shop. Transparency and fair labor practices matter.

The best! Best…read moreservice. Best integrity. Best professionalism. Best value. An amazing car repair/service center. Thorough. I am a life long customer.

I came here after getting tired of wasting an entire day -- and WAY too much money -- at the…read moredealership for a simple oil change. After two visits, I can confidently say this place is a game‑changer. They charge a fraction of what the dealership does, finish the service within a few hours and never try to upsell you on a laundry list of unnecessary extras. The staff is friendly, the service is efficient and the lobby is clean, comfortable and welcoming. I'm genuinely grateful this business exists. Highly recommend!

I've used Chuck's Tire Center twice in the past few years (recommended to me by a mechanic) and…read morethey are always very nice and their prices are competitive. I also like that their center is in a quiet area of Carlsbad--so many tire places seem to be on the corner of an insanely busy intersection, so I appreciate how easy it is to pull into the lot at Chuck's. My most recent visit was for a tire that was losing air. Though they said it was challenging to find the hole at first--as it was so tiny--they persisted and repaired the area for a very reasonable price.

Darryle and Omar are good guys, they installed my BC Racing coilovers, and kept good communication…read moreduring the process. Looks great, happy with the results. One side was settling uneven and they invited me to come back and take a look and make adjustments. Turns out it's part of the process, just takes time to settle and is perfect now. Omar even adjusted the castors to give better handling in corners and higher speed. Thanks guys! Will definitely be back, since they offer many services at fair prices.

It's the little things that make a big difference…read more A recent transplant, I was looking for a family owned shop like I had used (for 20 years) at my previous place. I used Moonlight Motors a couple times, but ran into a problem a couple days ago that I needed help. A headlight bulb ring had fallen down to a pan below the engine and I could not get to it. Moonlight Motors was able to do it quickly and spent a few minutes explaining why I was having problems with the new LED low beam bulbs a local auto parts store had sold and installed for me a few months ago. What the auto parts store did not tell me was that the replacement bulbs would not secure into the headlight assembly due to its design. As a result, the bulbs were loose and essentially pointing down to the ground. The staff at Moonlight Motors were very kind and discussed my options. They recommended DDM Tuning in San Marcos, who were able to solve the problem. THANKS MOONLIGHT MOTORS staff for your assistance and referral. It's the little things that make a difference and taking the time to explain what the problem was (not the reason I was there, but related) and identifying another business that could solve the problem shows they will take the extra step to take care of their customers - even a relatively new one. Added bonus? They didn't charge me to recover the ring. Will continue to bring my vehicle to them!

Moonlight Motors is the best!! They really appreciate & take care of their loyal customers & their…read morerefferals!! Just Call Tony & you experience what I mean!! They are the best,they're honest& empathetic! Moonlight Motors is the best