Darren and Denise are a great team: Darren as the meticulously patient auto mechanic, and Denise as the awesome office manager. Have brought my car in a couple of times - the first time as a recommendation from my best friend's husband. Best choice I ever made regarding my Saturn SUV, as most auto repair shops don't even want to touch this obsolete motor vehicle. They don't charge more for unnecessary jobs. Very honest and trust worthy. My KIA will be visiting here next cuz, she will need an oil change soon, and I'm fully confident I'll be in good hands. read more

I am extremely impressed with D & J Doctors! It's a wonderful family owned and operated business with great transparency and fair prices. They did a drain and fill on my Suburu CVT and also serviced my front and rear differentials for $370 plus another $80 for looking into a few small areas that were seeping a small amount of fluid. They provided excellent attention to detail and were very honest and communicative. I am looking forward to continuing using them for future mechanic work! read more

D & J Auto Doctors - Brandon and Janet doing an amazing and thorough job! 10/10 - Auto Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

if i could get less than one star, i will do very bad customer service no respect for customer to pricey do not go there read more

These are awesome honest caring people at this business. they fixed our escape and also gave usa free check up in a week to make sure ever is running good. Great service, and Quality service. The Mechanics are very knowledgeable. read more

D & J really know there stuff. Honest and trustworthy, the entire team goes the extra mile to give quality service. I take all my cars, business vehicles here. They are the best around. Period. read more

I'm not sure how we found D & J but I'm so glad we did! They are honest, reliable, do great work, never up-sell and it usually only takes a day or two to get an appointment. read more

Back to get my tire pressure taken care of and it was great to see Darren and Denise again. If you're looking for a great auto repair place, this is it. Just really good people. Highly recommend. read more

Honest, knowledgeable, and professional - really what more could you ask for! Great shop to have work done if you have a Prius.

I work across the street from this place and it is always so easy and convenient to drop my car off for an oil change. Darren and his wife are the best! I love dealing with them and have confidence they have my best interest at heart. Recently, I took my 2008 Honda here to get some suspension work done that a previous mechanic unfortunately repaired incorrectly. Darren told me exactly what the issue was and now my car finally isn't squeaky! Thank you guys so much! read more

As much as I hate to call them it is really nice to have them work on my car. I appreciate the good service they provide to me and my wife. I've used this company on my personal and commercial vehicles and have always felt like we are treated fairly not like dealerships and other mechanics. Definitely going to be back again if I need service. read more

These guys are the best when it comes to customer service. I feel safe bringing my vehicles back every time something's wrong and I highly recommend making this place your main source for auto repairs. I'm proud to say I'm a regular here and always will be. When I moved out of my parents house for college, I was forced to take over the maintenance on my car but I only ever had my dad work on it. Luckily, I found this place and I can honestly say these guys are reliable, affordable and always friendly. read more

I had work done on my car, brake pads, and needed a new starter. I was impressed by the information, the updates during the day, I also got oil changed, brake fluid flush, rear brakes checked, tires rotated, battery cable corrected, many things, to make my 9 year old car safer and better. I'm very glad I found this place which is a family business of many years. They are very nice, knowledgeable, and I'll definitely do business with them soon. read more

I took my car in to D&J and they took care of the problem, gave me updates and took the time to show me everything that he repaired. Two weeks later, I received a call to make sure my car was running smooth. Honest and super nice husband and wife team. Highly recommend! read more

Thank you to Denise & Darren for handling my vehicle maintenance. This was my first time coming to their shop and it's clear this is a family-run business of honest people. They care about saving their customers money and being fair business people which is more than I can say for many chain service stations. read more

I have brought my car over to D & J Auto Doctors three times and each time they've done a great job at a fair price.

They are horrible all the way around have no customer service experience or any type hospitality they return your call back by hanging up on you when you ask for a quote when they know your shopping around I overheard them talking about me as a customer while I was on hold they think we as customers calling are stupid when they are stupid talking about people over the phone thinking the phone is on hold so be very careful with these type of people they are plan poor attitude read more

If I'm wrong, I apologize for this bad review and willing to make it right. You decide. I have tried talking to the owner over the phone, in person, and sending the repair shop an email. I described why I think the wrong parts were fixed. And, why I had the same problem with my van when I left the shop at the end. I had to pay an extra five hundred dollars to get my van back. Don't take a chance with this company. This is how it all started... I went to the Toyota Service department to get a quote on repairs. I told them I was hearing a noise, like grinding noise on the passenger side of the van. I said I think it might be the water pump. After the inspection was completed, I was told that the problem was the AC Compressor and AC Clutch. I looked for a better price with a mechanic elsewhere. I decided to go with "D&J Auto Doctors" from Yelp.com. I called to make an appointment and explain what the problem was. I was told, it would be best if I brought the Van to the shop so it can be inspected before I get a quote. When I arrived at the shop the owner walked outside to inspect the Van and look at my paperwork from the Toyota Service department. At that time I told the owner I thought It was the water pump. He asked me if any fluid was leaking on the ground, I said no. He asked me if I had any problem with the AC in the Van, I said no. He said it is the AC compressor and gave me a quote. After he started working on the van he called me to say that a part was broken off the top of the radiator and that I would have to pay for a new radiator. I asked him to just repair the part he broke. He said no, you have to purchase a whole new radiator. He said they don't sell just the one part by itself. He said I can not drive the van without getting a new radiator. When I hung up the phone I decided to look up the cost of a new radiator on Amazon.com. Amazon sold just the small part that the mechanic damaged. I sent a text photo of the part from Amazon. I told him, how about just replacing the part. He said no, he does not purchase just small parts like that. After the work was completed he called me and told me that everything was fixed including some hoses he found leaking. He also said he did find that the water pump was damaged and needed to be repaired. I tried talking to the owner in person. I said I don't think I was treated right and explained why. I said 1. I don't think he really did an inspection to see that the AC compressor needed repair. He just looked at the paperwork from Toyota 2. I believe he did break the part on top of the radiator well trying to get to the AC compressor and refuse to replace just the part that was damaged. He said that part did not exist. 3. It turns out it was the water pump after all. I left the shop with the same problem I had when I started. read more

This place is amazing! I am very skeptical about car shops and have had some other shops try to get me to spend way more than I need to. They went over everything they found and suggested what I should be worried about today vs what I need to keep my eye on in the future. Seriously, if you are looking around, stop here. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family. #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal read more

Can this place be for real? YES! It is!! My Infiniti had a body throttle problem and when I took it to the dealer, they said it would be $900 plus. My husband made me search around for another quote---so I went on Yelp and found D & J's...with 5 WHOLE stars! So I called and talked to Brooke -- who is so personable and sweet and wonderful and reassuring! She said it would be about $300 to repair..after she looked up the part and did some research. All I have to say is, I can't believe I found a mechanic that I can trust and I will be returning--even though we live in Carlsbad. read more

I received a call from the shop last night. They had seen my review on yelp and read my bit about the headlight. It seems that they didn't replace it - there may be an electrical issue. He said when he went to change out that particular bulb it simply turned back on! So if I experience no other issues I'll be fine, but if it goes out again I may need to repair it. How awesome is that! ^_^ They obviously care a lot about their customers and gladly go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction and make sure your car is in tip top shape! It's so refreshing to find a honest business like this these days! read more

Fantastic! Most honest auto repair shop I have ever dealt with! They fixed my clutch/tranny/exhaust system all for $900! And fast! Dropped it off Thursday evening, picked it up Sunday! I had welded my leaking exhaust shut because that way I'd never have to fix it again. Seemed like a good idea at the time. That was until my clutch went out. My options were to try to saw thru my pipe (very akward position, and difficult) or take it to a shop. I'm so glad I took it to these guys. They swapped out my transmission with a used one for $900, treated me with dignity and respect, were very patient with all of my annoying questions, and were very honest. Also, the bolts that connect my exhaust system to my engine were brittle and some of them had broken off into the engine block! Aparently Nissan expects you to change out these bolts every few years or 30,000 miles or something. Anyway, D & J drilled into my engine block carefully to remove the corroded bolts and replaced them with stainless steel ones that will never corrode for free! Which leaves me with 2 questions: Why would I go anywhere else and why didn't Nissan use stainless bolts from the start? What are they, a buck a bolt? Oh wait - that's 3 questions. read more

Darren (D) and James (J) are the best! When I was going through the vigorous process of finding a car Darren would check each one for me to see if it was worth buying. He was so thorough that the owner of the vehicle I ended up purchasing actually commented on how much time and care he took on his vehicle and how if he wasn't moving out of the country he would make the drive to Oceanside from where he lived in Irvine to continue to bring his cars to them! After they helped me find the perfect car (that has been an amazing car ever since) they continue to keep my baby in great condition. If I go in for an oil change they go the extra mile and check out everything else. Darren always keeps me informed on things that may be coming up as far as maintenance on my car and about how long I can expect until it is a problem that needs fixed so I don't have any surprises. As a young female who can appear to not have any knowledge of cars it can be very frustrating trying to work with mechanics who try to take advantage and over charge or make unnecessary repairs or not make the repair at all! It gives me great peace of mind and makes my life much less stressful knowing that D and J have my back. They actually care for the safety of their customers. So parents out there who worry about their kids out on there own and breaking down, worry no more!! Just go visit D and J and let them take care of your whole family's cars and have one less thing to worry about. read more

Great service, they try to help you out in more than what you ask for! They explain every single detail of what's happening. Overall 9/10 read more

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Darren and James, and the team at D & J Auto are extremely professional and knowledgeable mechanics! Unfortunately I had to take my Duramax in because it was having some serious issues, rare for an LLY however, Darren and Jame's expertise was far exceeded my expectations. As a customer, it's always comforting to know that your mechanic is of the highest quality with over 20 years of experience. Darren was able to articulate the issues with my truck to me in a manner that i was able to understand. After they were done, i can honestly say my truck runs better than it ever has! I highly recommend D & J to anyone looking for a good mechanic! They are awesome people and have excellent customer service! read more

Needed a part welded, not for my car. They did the job in under 1 hour. Part looked better than I could believe. Very friendly and genuine staff. I recommend them to anyone with a light welding job. read more

Took my 10 year old Honda CR-V here a couple of weeks ago. I just needed to have the transmission flushed and replaced with fresh oil. I also told them it was making a funny noise when the car turned. I received a call about the noise. They recommended that we change the fluid in the differential, as it was original also. They put fresh honda recommended oil in it. The noise stopped. We've been putting it off for 5 years. Darren took care of it in one easy fix. I really liked the service and care we received here. I'll be back and will recommend them to anyone who listens. read more

Pep boys wanted $516 I shopped around and found D & J auto they only charged me $283 I am so happy!!! Great service, fast and a fair price. read more

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We have taken all of our vehicles to Darren and Denise for about 8 years now. There are not enough words in the English language to express how amazing this team is. They have taken care of us like we were family, and provided sound service and advice on our vehicles. Their pricing is always fair, and Darren stands behind his work. Denise always has a smile on her face; you can even hear it when she answers the phone. As long as they have a shop, they will have all of our business. read more

I can't begin to express how impressed I am in the quality of work D&J did on my 2007 Tundra! Not only does it run better than ever, I gained mpg's!! From the friendly service to the incredibly clean shop, the whole experience was a great one. And to top it off it's owned by a Marine!! Semper Fi D&J was referred by a friend and we will gladly refer them to anyone who asks!! Robby read more

A bit pricey at $80+ for services that other shops would have done for $25 or so (with a coupon of course). I arrived first thing in the morning right as they opened. About 99 minutes for oil & filter change as well as tire rotation and balance. Customer service very friendly in the morning. Star rating reflects experience:: A-OK. read more

Here's an example of their customer service. I asked for a quote on a problem with my beloved car and they reply back with: "This car has a bad motor design from Toyota, sorry but we are not interested in repairing." My car is a 2001 Celica that lasted me 300,000+ miles. How is that a bad motor design? And the claim they specialize in Asian cars?! (I have a screen grab of the convo for proof) read more

D&J is the only place I'll bring my car, as long as I live in San Diego. They are always incredibly friendly, more than fair in pricing, and very honest about what's going on with my car. Doesn't hurt that they are far quicker than any of the other shops I've brought my Subaru to! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Family owned and run business. I was lucky to find these guys. Just moved to the area and my car was making a rattling noise. Now that can be like a blank check to a service writer. Dennis showed me under the car and explained what was happening. He also checked other issues explained what he could do and was clear with estimates. They pay attention to detail and noticed other safety issues, that could save me and my checkbook. They also cleaned my hazy headlights for free! read more

Let me start off by saying I'm not a car guy what-so-ever. I know nothing about cars besides makes & models. I went off Google Reviews to find a mechanic for the very first time for my car after finding I had an 'Emissions Leak' code per JiffyLube. Upon calling them just after finding this out, Denise explained the process & what that meant, and was able to squeeze me in the very next day at 9am. They smoked out my car, got it repaired, and stayed the entire time. While finding out new information about it, and even after it's completion, they both explained to me everything about the issue, the fixes, and other information to help me to prevent further issues with my car in that area. And they explained it so that even I could understand, which was great! And I hadn't even said the best part(s) yet.. In the end, Darren told me that he put some fuel cleaner in my tank for me, properly filled my tires with air (because I did it horribly wrong due to my coworkers giving me wrong info), and went above & beyond to find other mistakes/issues my car had. Unfortunately I was getting my car checked out to have it prepared to drive me back to Atlanta where I'll be moving back to. But if I were staying in CA, you better believe they'd be my ONLY mechanics I'd ever go to. They know their stuff that no other mechanics cared to tell me, took their time to be very thorough, and went above & beyond for my vehicle. Since my Kia is my baby, I couldn't have been happier with my decision to come here. Especially since the other places I called wanted about $380 jujst to smoke out the car, while it cost less here to not only smoke it out but also to repair it. I can tell they enjoy what they do and aren't out there to take what they can from your wallet. And I appreciate that in a family business. They beat their competition in every shape & form, and I've recommended my friends in Oceanside them as well. If you're looking for a mechanic, I'd definitely at the very least give them a call and give them a chance. You can't go wrong here! read more

This place is awesome! Trustworthy, friendly, and thorough. I was looking to buy a truck that was located in Oceanside. I called around to try and find a shop who would give me an honest answer about the condition of the car. I spoke with Brooke on the phone who was very helpful and friendly. She explained a few things that could go wrong with a truck that age. Turns out she was right about the suspension needing work. I got to speak directly to the mechanic who worked on the car and he took the time to explain all of the issues in detail. He let me know what needed immediate attention and what I can hold off on for now. They wrote me up a great quote on the repairs and emailed it to me. All within an hour or two. D&J went way above and beyond a typical inspection. I would highly recommend them. read more

D&J Auto Doctors were great! They are upfront honest and made me feel like a life long friend. In nice to see there is still great customer service out there! read more

I've been bringing my vehicles to D & J for several years and have always been impressed with their honesty and work ethic. Recently I brought a non-op vehicle in for service and not only did they get the car up and running quickly but also took vehicle in for a smog test for me! I really liked the fact that they saved me that time and trouble. The owners are always a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend D & J! read more

After friends recommended D & J I took our Volvo in for a tune-up, and our VW Jetta in for a tune-up as well as more extensive troubleshooting and repairs. Both times, the service was first rate. They are excellent at diagnostics and were great at explaining what they were doing and why to me (someone who is not at all mechanically inclined). We are transplants to this area, so finding an honest, reliable and good mechanic that is transparent with their pricing has taken a while. Now that we found D & J, they will have our business for as long as we live here! read more

Hands down the best customer service and quality auto work. When I heard a weird noise that I assumed was my breaks, they got me in on the same day and looked. They showed me exactly what was wrong and why it was causing the issues. Fair prices for parts and labor and they kept it overnight to start work on it the next day. My repairs were done quickly and right. I was even given a ride home when I had to leave my car there as it was unsafe to drive again. I will recommend everyone to come here from now on because the level of friendliness and knowledge made it a great experience. So glad I brought my car here after looking up places on yelp. Thanks guys! read more

These guys are really good. I have no problem recommending them to anyone who needs their car serviced. They are not only qualified mechanics who do fantastic work but the people are very friendly which in my book, counts for a lot! read more