Best car repair shop ever! They are honest and get the work done in a timely manor! I hate car…read moreissues but I love coming here! I can't say enough good things this crew!

Be careful relying on what Mission Bay Automotive tells you regarding WHEN your vehicle will…read moreactually be looked at. You might up paying for 2 tow bills like I did, a lost day, and the headache of finding another shop/time off work. I called at 9am to have the fuel lines replaced on my 68 Chevelle. Marcos told me they would look it at, had the time, and asked me to have it towed in right away. I arranged and paid for a tow to their shop, and Marcos confirmed they received it at 11am. I stopped by at lunch to meet him in person, add a few items like FiTech reset and parking brake adjustments, and he said the techs would get to it and he'd have an estimate by END OF DAY. No call from Marcos, so I called him at 4:30. Nothing had been done. No assessment, no techs looked at it, and when I asked so why did he have me tow it in, the conversation went sideways and he said "Maybe you should take it somewhere else" and that they'd push it outside and I could pick it up! My issue is not that the shop is busy (they all tell you that) - the issue is I paid for it to be towed in because he said they'd take a look at it and have an assessment by end of day. When I called him at 4:30, nothing had been done and I was met with the attitude/tone to take it somewhere else. I was pretty stuck having already paid for the tow there, and asked if they would get to it tomorrow, and he refused to answer and left me with no choice but to pick it up. Mission Auto gets great reviews - I'm not disputing that. That's the very reason I reached out to them. But I have to balance it with my very bad experience, so bad that this is my first yelp review. Warning: *especially if you tow your car to them, have them stick to their assessment timelines (not the fix, just the estimate). Towing it there means you are "stuck" so they don't have to stick to their word. The result can be a lost day, two tow bills and more headache/time off work to have it go to another shop because they won't acknowledge they missed the timeline THEY promised, and when challenged, will leave your car and keys at the door.

I found Vinh *The owners name as well* on a Sunday.. My car battery needed replacement and he was…read morehe only show in town open that day. That morning the car stalled after dropping my son off at the airport cause my silly %^&, decided to test the ignition during a long light before making that right on Grape. Luckily after 10 minutes on the side of the road & S.D.P.D. lurking it started I found Vinh once I got home. Took the car to his shop ASAP. It's hard to find *The Shop* cause, True Wizards are always in the shadows. Vinh told me what the issue was after doing a quick diagnostic check. Then he directed me to the closest auto-parts store. With a reminder DO NOT turn off the car. Once I returned he fixed the car & some other little things. Only charged me 50 bucks for the service. Also i didn't have cash so he let me take the car home eat, go to the ATM and come back later. He's also looked at my sons car for free several times. With suggestions to sell the car or take it somewhere else he knows is better and faster than him. I'd recommend him to my Grandmother and Yours too.

I can't say enough good things about Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler. My wife's Chevy Tahoe had a…read morecomplete wheel bearing failure that caused damage to other components, and Vinh took care of everything with honesty and professionalism. He gave me a fair price for the repair and even suggested I purchase certain parts from AutoZone because they come with a warranty--something most shops wouldn't bother to tell you. On top of that, he made sure the Tahoe was safe to drive, topped off all the fluids at no extra cost, and explained everything clearly along the way. It's rare to find a mechanic who is this honest, thorough, and takes real pride in his work. Vinh goes above and beyond, and because of that, I'll definitely be bringing my vehicles back here in the future. Highly recommend this shop if you want trustworthy, quality work!

They're called Dieter auto repair now, or something close to that…read more They are simply the best auto repair shop here in san diego. They are faster than anywhere, never over price, have great customer service, and did i say they are fast? I got my truck fixed in 4 hours, and that included a major fix it couldn't run without. I can't say enough. Get your car fixed here.

I went to JR San Diego Smog and Repair Center on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, and met Danny and Kathy…read more No appointment was needed, by the way. They were recommended by a friend. After arriving, I was greeted immediately by a friendly face... it was Danny. He quoted me a price, had me go talk to Kathy, and in 15 minutes, I was done and driving home !!! I passed the Smog test, and paid off my car registration with the DMV !!! I gotta say... $50... 15 minutes... Passed Smog... I am a very happy customer !!!

Excellent service and very professional!!. He knows what he's doing and fair in his pricing.read more

I've used Maverick Motorworks for about 4 years, both at his shop in Point Loma and now as a mobile…read moremechanic, and Michael is an excellent and honest mechanic. He understands cars old and new (serviced my 2016 and 2019 BMWs), is honest about what work is needed and what can wait, and his prices have always been fair. I'll continue to use and trust Michael and Mavericks Motorworks.

they're very helpful and honest about the problem and what's needed to be fix will really get fixedread more

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.

These professionals have years of collective experience that has made them one of the best…read moreindependently owned providers in the city!! They can repair any combustion engine problem and have worked on our family cars since 1982! They are fairly priced and on time as well. Easy to find off the 5 and Rosecrans. One of the best run automotive repair shops in the county! Joy is so good at the front office with knowledge and time management! The facility is clean and organized too.

I needed to bring my car in the shop to fix the first bumper and brakes. The office employee was…read morevery helpful and helped me talk through the cars issues. She was flexible with me as l am a college student and have not been to an auto shop at all. The mechanics were nice to, pointing me in the right direction when I got there. There are a place to sit inside the office and the paperwork was easy to understand.

After calling 10+ body shops near me, I called southwest on a Saturday as I desperately needed a…read morenew door handle that was broken but functional 8 months ago, then accidentally broken for good on Thursday by a different shop I went to for a new tire. At first, I was told it wouldn't be able to be fixed same day because it was the weekend, everywhere that sells parts would be closed till Monday. Everywhere else I've called were slammed or just not able to help me out till Monday, so I was getting prepared to cut my losses and wait till the next week which would have SUCKED because having to crawl through my backseat, into the front, to open my driver side door every time I had to get into my car absolutely sucked. Then Chuck said he'd call me back if he was able to find something. And lo and behold, he DID and fixed my door handle same day for a super fair price. So I'm just beyond thrilled and appreciative for his help with my last minute, worst-day-of-the-week-to-try-and-get-car-service request. As a young woman who knows nothing about cars, I know I have "overcharge me" written on my forehead. But my experience with Chuck was everything I was hoped for. Quick, amazing work on my 2006 Buick, made the impossible happen, and just so knowledgeable. I'm happy to start having Southwest help maintain my car and fix all the other issues I got going on with my ride.

My sunroof wouldn't close all the way. Was able to get my car in quickly, was given a fair &…read moreaccurate estimate, and the work was completed as promised on time & for the estimate given. I'll definitely call again for any future issues.

Excellent customer service from start to finish. I had a bolt in my tire and called to see if they…read morecould patch it. They were professional, friendly, and helpful over the phone. When I arrived, they got me in right away, removed the bolt, and patched the tire in about 15 minutes. The price was very reasonable, and the entire experience was quick, honest, and hassle-free. I highly recommend them for any of your automotive needs.

I've had my front brakes replaced and other repairs by this mechanic. This family owned business…read morehas an outstanding reputation for a reason. Very professional shop!!! They also service BMW's and are far more affordable than the BMW dealerships and other BMW mechanics!! They have always been professional & very kind!!! I am an elderly woman and I feel safe using this mechanic!!! I Highly recommend them!!

Fantastic experience from start to finish. I took my CLS550 and They fixed my car fast, charged a…read morefair price, and the front desk staff was very polite. Highly recommend this shop!

To Susan, Grisha and the team, thank you. These people…read moretook my car in whilst I was SOL, the only place I turned to out of trust. Finishing my term in the navy. It broke down the day I was leaving to go back home to Sacramento. They did the work right and they did it quickly. My car (Knock on wood) has been fine ever since. This was in August of 2025... speaks volumes to the time they took to get it together the right way and with OEM parts. They even detailed my car for me and left me a handwritten note with Fererro Rochers on my center console. It felt very personalized and easy all around. I wish nothing but good fortune for this shop and the team. God bless you all!!

This place is amazing! Me and my friends traveled from arizona and our car battery was completely…read moredead. we came here and they told us they can fix it for a great price and it could be done wayyy faster compared to other places in the area!! they completed the service and we were back on our way to the beach in under 30 minutes!! they saved our trip!! they are family owned, super helpful, very knowledgeable, and over all very kind!! 100% recommend taking your car

I came in to get my daughter's car smogged. Fast, super…read morefriendly , and professional. I ended up getting daughter's break light fixed rather quickly for a small fee and an alignment and rotated my tires which was needed. I felt very welcomed in the beginning. I went inside and noticed this is a family owned businesses. Which you could tell by their customer service. They were very detailed with information on my car and explained it thoroughly to me, which I appreciated. ***I highly recommend this place for smog and any other car issues!!!***