I know nothing about automobiles, and always feel a bit vulnerable taking mine in for repairs. My Lexus 400H was at the dealer's mechanic for a simple recall, then they handed me a laundry list of items I needed to have repaired. With the estimated cost being overwhelming I decided to get a second opinion, that's what lead me to Coastal and Chris. They took my car in immediately and I had an estimate within 30 minutes. I felt so thankful that Chris said I didn't really need most of the repairs the dealer had recommended. As it turned out the only item which was critical, was the replacement of the water filter. Chris is an expert and made me feel so at ease in leaving my car to his decisions. He noted that the dealer hadn't even opened the air filters to check them but had noted they needed replacement. Chris told me they were both very clean. I would highly recommend Coastal Foreign Auto to anyone and everyone. They are thorough, competent, trustworthy, quick and reasonable. The best part is that the total repair was less than half of what the dealer quoted me! Give Coastal a try, you will be a client for life. read more

I have been taking my cars to Coastal Foreign Auto for several years and am never disappointed. Chris is the thee most fair, honest mechanic you will ever meet. They do quality work and also only do work that actually needs to be done! If you have life left in your brake pads, he will tell you to use them, not just want to replace them because you're there. I have recommended them without hesitation to my friends and family - we are ALL Coastal fans! read more

Chris & His team are one of a kind. A buddy of mine recommended these guys. They are awesome !! Don't go anywhere else because you'll get fucked. These guys are 100 honest and don't beat around the bush. read more

I Was stopping by the shop next door because I wanted to get my Transmission fluid checked. I wasnt able to get the help I needed there so came to Coastal Foreign.i was greeted by Chris a really good guy and great mechanic...when we spoke he was really chill and straight to the point, he answered all my questions and provided me with great costumer service and Fair prices... Im Definitely bringing my Mercedes back to Coastal Foreign ... I highly recommend this place... read more

Stay away from this place. Had some issues with my 2014 Honda said the trans was bad couldn't give me any explanation of why he thought that then started giving me the run around. STAY CLEAR OF THIS PLACE AND PETER! read more

Dropped my 2011 Honda Pilot off for a timing belt, water pump, etc at 110,000 miles. Peter and team did a great job, used genuine Honda parts, and saved me a little over $500 from having to go to a dealer. I normally do it all myself, but this one seems like too big of a job. I checked it all out and it was a solid job...work done, fluids topped off (rare to find this kind of attention these days), on time and within the quoted price. Peter, I'll see you next time I have some automotive work to do! Thanks! read more

These guys are down to earth, effortful and reasonably priced. Worth consideration for your ongoing auto care.

Easy to deal with. Accommodating and honest. Now, I wouldn't go anywhere else. By the way, it was also the best price for the same repair by far. I called 4 other places and was quoted $800, $680, $460,and $420 to install a new starter for my Honda. Coastal Foreign Auto Repair came in at $396. And, they were able to install it right after I called them. Wow. I'm super impressed. read more

Great service, great attitude. I got the feeling that they indeed treat their customers fairly -- as they'd like to be treated, and was happy with he result. Went in for fairly standard break issue on my 2008 4Runner but was stoked with results all the same. read more

SO impressed with this shop. My car broke down and I assumed it was the alternator but wasn't sure if it was also the battery gone bad. I had my car towed to their shop and was really hoping they could do it quickly, same day, even with no prior notice or appointment. The towing company got it there hours after they were supposed to and the guys at coastal foreign still got it done! They were more affordable than the other places nearby too so I will ALWAYS bring my car back here even though it's a 1/2 hour from my house. (I had to get it fixed near where it broke down!) I was so impressed and happy with their service. read more

Chris, and the Coastal Foreign team, are the best mechanics in town! I trust that my vehicle will be taken care of, and that I will receive honest and reliable information, when it comes to keeping my car operating efficiently. If you want great service, call Coastal Foreign Auto read more

This is my go to car service spot for anything and everything needed fixed or maintenance on my car. The most reliable, honest and friendly mechanics in San Diego. Chris and Peter are absolutely phenomenal and great to work with. It's nice to know that whenever I come here my vehicles are in great hands. I will never go to another mechanic in San Diego ever. My aunt has been coming to these gentleman for 15 years. Thanks fellas for being you and giving such great service. read more

This is the best place for car repairs! Mike and his crew know what they are doing and it's the only place i've ever been to that didn't try and take advantage of me! I was concerned about my car leaking oil and they told what needed to be done and nothing more or less. The service is top notch and I don't doubt a word these guys say. read more

This auto shop is the absolute best! They are honest, timely and get the job done. I can't say enough about how great they are- Chris and Peter go above and beyond. read more

These guys are the best. They always are willing to look at my car the same day, I never feel like anything is over priced, and they are overall really nice people! They replaced my transmission 2 years ago and when I brought it back this week due to a weird noise. It was a quick fix and they didn't even charge me for it. I won't be taking my car anywhere, I really trust them. read more

Best shop I"ve ever taken any vehicle to! Coastal Foreign Auto came highly recommended by a colleague when I had a mysterious ailment affecting my truck. The guys there diagnosed it, kept me updated on progress, even showed me exactly what was going wrong. All for a very fair price. I drive a very reliable truck (Toyota), so I rarely need to go by Coastal Foreign, but I know when I do, they will work quickly, honestly and charge fairly. I won't take my truck anywhere else for repairs! I've recommended them to friends that also had great experiences, so I figure it's about time that I Yelped about Coastal Foreign. read more

My new-to-me Mini Cooper's "check engine" light came on so, because of their ratings, I called Coastal Foreign. I dropped off the car so they could also do an oil change and awaited their findings. They cleared the check-engine issue at no charge, noticed my windshield wipers sprayers were not functioning properly and fixed that at no charge AND completed the minor service I requested for a very reasonable and competitive price. I will be bringing all my cars to them from now on!! Thank you Peter & Chris! read more

All I can say is WOW. These guys are amazing. They know their stuff, are honest and their prices are very reasonable. Several times I have gone in to ask questions and they have fixed a simple problem on my car without even charging me. They have definitely won my future business. read more

Hands down the most reliable, honest and talented auto mechanics. We won't take our cars anyone else.

These guys are family... Better than family. Family without the drama! I found them back in 2009, when I was driving across country, and need someone to change the fuel filter in my diesel VW Jetta before the long drive back to Massachusetts. Little did I or they know, I would be a customer for life. No one touches my cars but them. No one... They are quick, and as honest as as they come. These guys are in business to take care of you, not to take your money. They're the kind of guys who will say, "You don't need this yet, but it's coming, so be prepared." They're also the kind of guys who won't quit until a problem is found, and won't charge you because they had a hard time finding it. They're not happy until you're happy. Anything you need, you just ask. If they can't do it, they'll tell you where to go. They even tested out my new (used) car to make sure it was up to standard before I bought it. Seriously... You can't go wrong with these guys. I can't recommend them enough! read more

I've finally found my Auto place. Went in because my Acura needed a smog test and the maintenance light was on. I had taken it to Acura previously and the long list of repairs needed scared me. Chris at Coastal checked me in and said he would call me with repair needs. When he called I was surprised it only needed a few things fixed to keep it safe and running well. When I picked it up and told him I needed a smog he called up the smog place close to him and got me in immediately. The whole experience was good and inexpensive. read more

Sorry but gotta give a 1 star. No parking, tech was incorrect about my back breaks and they never called me back for an estimate of price. Stopped in to their shop, had to park on side of a car no spots, and waited for them to call back with price and when they could do it. No call so found a mobile guy who let me buy the breaks and he installed them. About half the price and did the breaks the next day. read more

I feel so confident in their service, recommendations and honesty. They have been recommended by several friends and I must say it is a gem of a service station. Another service place told me I needed new struts for $1,100. I took it to Coastal and was told I only needed breaks and few nuts tightened a quarter turn. It only cost $240 -- Saving me $860 of needless work. They are timely, professional and reputable. Thank you! read more

This place is awesome!!! They are HONEST!!! You can totally trust Chris and Peter. I have never felt totally trusting of mechanics but Coastal Foreign Auto is THE place to take your car. I've sometimes thought it was something huge ($$$) and they have called to inform me that it's a simple fix ($). Have never had to have their work redone. Would highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have been taking our cars here for a couple of years and we LOVE this place. All the guys are super nice and friendly, very honest and fair, and never make you feel stupid for knowing nothing about cars :) They never recommend any services that are not needed, but take great care of your car when you have problems. I trust them 100% with our cars. Highly recommended! read more

*** MOST TRUSTWORTHY TEAM (EVER!) *** I cannot say enough good things about Chris & the team here! If 100-stars was an option, I'd still strive to give them more. They have done quite a lot of work on my 2005 (very loved) Honda Element. Fixing things others said couldn't be fixed as well as sorting out a weird strut failure I had. I've swung in there with an engine light one and they'll check it - explain it as well as all options. I was just there earlier this week to see when they could get me in for an oil change - they went the extra effort to check the oil level (for I wasn't bringing it back for 3 days). The attention and care is beyond amazing. You truly feel as though they see you and your safety as if you were a family member - they genuinely care. They are honest, very forthcoming and up front with you. Beyond strut replacement, baring, brakes, oil change and a lot more - I have never trusted any auto mechanic shop as I do them. Try them out, I haven't any doubt you'll leave feeling a huge weight off your shoulders. read more

I moved to the area recently and was on the hunt for a reliable and dependable service place for my annual car check-ups. I came across this place, so I decided to try it out. I am AMAZED at the quality of not only the services done, but the staff as well. Chris was absolutely amazing, and really ensured quality customer service. He did not try to sell me on anything my car didn't need (which happens everywhere I go) and he told me to come in whenever I needed to if I had any worries about my car at all! The price was amazing based on other competing companies (almost half of what I've paid in the past) and he even gave me a free car wash coupon (that he got for himself) because I made a comment about how dirty my car was! He goes out of his way which is the kind of customer service we all love to see. Way to go Chris! I'm now a life-long customer! read more

Chris and the crew at Coastal Foreign Auto did a great job analysing problems on my daughters Mitsubishi. They worked hard shuffling other customers cars to satisfy everyone. One older male customer said to me in passing while dropping off her car, this is his favorite shop in the area with his family's three cars for the last fifteen years. I have used Chris and his team for about three and it always fair, honest, and reliable! read more

I'm a hero to the many friends we've sent to Mike now too. I've been coming here for four years now and would never take my cars anywhere else. They are no bull... honest guys. Forget the dealership, forget the franchise chains... Mike and his team are as good as it gets! read more

Chris was great about getting our Honda Pilot in and diagnosing the problem quickly with excellent communication and no up selling. We were back on the road in one day of being carless. read more

What an amazing experience. I took my car in because I had a couple of maintenance alerts, and then Peter offered to give my car a general 'once over'. Apparently, all was well with the car, so when I went to pick it up I was told there was 'no charge'. That's what you call customer service! read more

These guys are the most honest and talented auto repair people - my Saab had a broken sunroof and they fixed it in two seconds at no charge! So nice to find a place where they aren't trying to rip you off. Fast and efficient and will definitely be back.. Hopefully not too soon ;). read more

I am so happy! I went there by recommendation and I felt instantly that I can trust Peter and his Crew. Chris took take wonderfully of my car, these people are honest, friendly and did an amazing job! Another mechanic wanted to tell me it will be an over 1000$ fix! Reality was I paid only 125$ what a difference! I hate when people take advantage of young women! I can only say that I found my trustworthy mechanics now in Encinitas! Don't waste your time just go to Coastal Foreign Auto Service, you are in good hands there!Thank you!!!! read more

I took in the car for engine noise on my 2012 Volvo. They ran a smoke test for the leaks and identified an issue with the PCV system. As they did not have the equipment to fix the crankcase breather assembly, they referred me to another garage, without charging me anything for the diagnostic work. It is very rare to find an honest place like this. read more

I've been taking my vehicles to Coastal for many years. Hands down the best repair shop I've ever dealt with. They are honest, knowledgable and kind. It's always a pleasure to stop in for the littlest repair or the largest. I've had a built-in maintenance program with my newest vehicle and have missed their friendly and reliable service. I still go there for anything not covered by the warranty. We're moving out of the area, and will miss having them nearby. read more

I think God sent me to these people. Chris is as nice and and honest as you can get! He was quick to point out an easy fix for what I thought might be a major issue, and wouldn't even take any money (not even a tip!) Who does work for free these days?! Although I ended up making him brownies for his help, he will now get ALL my business for our three cars! I only wish I'd found them sooner! If I could give them more stars, I would! read more

Live in another part of the county, so needed a mechanic in Encinitas to do a report on a car i was looking to buy. Chris was awesome, really professional, honest, and not looking for the quick buck. If i lived in the area, i would definitely take my car here! It's really good to fine a place you can trust and this is one of those jewels! read more

I have been going to Chris at Coastal Foreign Auto Group for years now. They are awesome! I recommend them to everyone I know. Chris takes the time to fully explain everything to me and has saved me tons of money time after time. He is the most honest and trustworthy mechanic that I have ever worked with. Hard working, gets back to me quickly and is kind and helpful. Thanks for everything Chris! read more

I was sent here by my friends family over 10 years ago. Mike & his crew have worked on 5 of our family cars. It's the most honest mechanic shop I've ever been to & I refer all my friends & family. He's saved me multiple times on things I thought would be outrageous in cost. Very honest & fair, I'd recommend them to anyone! read more

I think that the hardest kind of business to trust would be a repair shop. However, I met Mark, the manager and he was very honest where this other shop was not. The other shop told me I needed a new transmission and that was not true. I cannot tell you how grateful I am. And not just Mark, the mechanics are great also and they take the time to explain things and have patience. I would advise anyone that has a problem with their car to go here. Thanks guys!!!! read more