This is a family run business. Darren has always been honest fair fast and friendly keeping our cars running. I also like that they send me friendly reminders when to get things done to my car. And when they see that something needs to be done they nicely recommend to get it done NOT high pressure!! read more

Daren and Denise are the owners of the shop and have been family friends of ours for years (his kids babysat me, I babysat his kids, my dad and Daren did some work together for a bit... etc.). They run their shop beautifully. They don't have the lowest prices in town, but keep in mind, they are a small family owned and operated shop who have always done and always will do amazing quality work. James is one of the mechanics there and he is a hell of an awesome guy. He gives you the straight low down on your car, and is up front about everything with you. Everyone there is all about customer satisfaction. If its an easy but expensive job, they will teach you how you can do it yourself at home if you choose to save some money. So there you have it. Great guys, great work, great place! Tell them Jessica B. sent you. :) read more

I've had to take my Tacoma here a couple times for some normal old truck problems. Denise and Darren have always been up front with all costs and provided great customer service. They are willing to work around my weird schedule and have even offered to give me a ride to pick up my truck when it was ready. I am going to be very sad when I move out of the area and have to find a new mechanic who I can trust. read more

I have been here before, and have sent other family members here as well. I am TERRIBLE at car maintenance, and needed to get my brakes fixed, so D & J was the first place that came to mind. I took it in about 8:30am, and it was done by around noon. I picked it up, and they showed me my horrible brake pads (no pad, just metal), and told me that I needed to get an oil change ASAP. They rotated and aligned my tires, topped off fluids, all which I had been bad at checking, and happily paid for. Honest, friendly, fast service! I will definitely be back again! read more

Service was good but I was charge $95 to be told that the noise I was hearing from underneath my truck was my brake sensor. Then was told it would cost $300 to put in new front brakes (parts and labor). read more

I brought my 2001 F350 diesel in for some work on the transfer case. The 4-wheel drive was not engaging. I typically change my own oil but it was time and since the truck was in the shop I asked them to go ahead and do it. They flushed the system, changed the oil and repaired the transfer case issues. Now my truck is running and driving better than ever with 350,000 miles! they do a great job and I highly recommend them. read more

I could not be more grateful for their expert, professional, HONEST service! My car was recently towed to a different shop for repairs on a water pump. The shop quoted me at nearly $800 in repairs for a Chevy Sedan, $500 alone in labor! I started calling around to different shops for quotes, and thanks to a referral from a good friend I called D & J Auto Doctors. They took the time to research my vehicle and VIN number, and were THE ONLY shop to find out that it was covered under a special warranty from my Chevy dealer. It's not very common these days to have someone take the time out of their busy work day to truly help you and give you honest assistance on your vehicle when they won't even necessarily profit from it. I am so incredibly grateful as the repairs were completely fixed under warranty. I will not be taking by car to anyone else from now on! read more

I love this shop, not only are they friendly and professional, but extremely skilled as well. The pricing here is great and they always end up doing extras here and there for free. I will not take my supra anywhere else ever. Even the performance shop I took my car to did not do as good of a job as these guys and they overcharged me. This is one of the few shops you can actually trust. read more

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Brought my daughter's 2008 Hyundai Azera in with an apparent electrical ground which drained the battery. Darren, the owner and mechanic, found that the new battery installed by a "road service assistance outfit" failed to clean the battery cable connectors and corrosion was grounding the battery. The battery was still good so he cleaned the connections and my daughter's car was back in service. However, a week later, another ground developed so I brought the car back to Darren. When we had the car in the shop, we could not get the ground to present so we left the car over the weekend. Darren worked on the car on his day off and finally saw the ground appear again. He tracked it down to a non-working CD changer in the car with a jammed CD. Disconnecting the radio/CD player eliminated the ground. I felt we were charged fairly for eliminating both electrical problems that in my experience could have resulted in my daughter requiring a new car. She is very happy with the car now and has had no recurrence of any electrical problems. Dealing with Darren and his wife - Denise was a great experience. My discussion with Darren gave me confidence in his abilities and his willingness to do his best to repair the problem. This experience with D & J AUTO DOCTORS reassured me that this was a very good place to have any future auto repair problems addressed. read more

This shop knows what they are doing! My husbands truck wouldn't start so we were planning on having it towed to a shop. We researched diesel mechanics and called D&J. After a quick explanation of the situation they gave him a quick fix to get his truck to start. They are great people and so honest. We drove the truck in and they fixed the problem precisely. My husband is very happy with the way this shop runs and he plans on bringing his truck here again this month for some more maintenance. read more

Another Great service day. I was running around doing errands and my service light came on needing a oil change. Called them up and they said they could fit me right in! That is why I love these guys, always friendly and on top of things. Thanks again Denise and Darren for making me feel like the valued customer like always!! read more

Both of my belts broke and they replaced them and changed my oil for $221. Very nice people.

D&J is amazing. I've been taking my Subaru to them for 4 years and they're the only mechanics I trust in San Diego. I've had my fair share of shady shops that halfway fix the problem or give you faulty parts- I always end up taking my car to D&J to fix other people's bad work. Denise is a saint and is always super helpful. I feel like I actually understand what is wrong with my car and how it will be fixed when I take it to D&J. Highly recommend! read more

AMAZING!!! From day 1... we were treated with care. Brought our 10 year old Escalade in because it wouldn't pass smog. DJ hooked it up printed out a detailed report and gave it to us straight. Repairs were not easy or cheap, manifold ...but we passed smog no problem. read more

Yeah, this is old school service and integrity. Super hard to find today. Small shop, owned and run by a couple who treat your car as if it was theirs. Or their sisters/sons/whatever. It's been a long time since I felt this much trust taking my 14 year old car in for service. read more

I was here today for a transmission flush and I recommend this company to everyone. I have used their services since 1999, on 5 different vehicles. They always provide friendly service, priced fairly, with top quality work. read more

It's so hard to find an honest mechanic that can explain things in terms you can understand. I went here becuase of the yelp reveiws and my dad owns a mechanic business back home and told me no matter what to find a trustworthy place. They are not only trustworthy but their customer service is amazing! I was taking my car up to Big Sur, CA and it's over 130,000 miles and I needed to make sure it was going to run smoothly and what absolutely needed done and what could wait. I dropped my car off, got offered a ride home, and then they called me with an estimate and exactually what needed done before I left and what could wait. It was reasonably priced, great service, my car runs better than it ever has, and I will be going back here for all my auto needs. read more

This is the best place to take a Cadillac!!! Or any car for that matter! There's nothing they cannot do and do it right!

I had a great experience at D&J. I found them via YELP reviews and came here to address an issue with my car that required immediate attention. They were able to get me in quickly (same day), and diagnosed and fixed the problem in just about an hour. They fixed the problem for a fair price, and furthermore gave me an honest review of some of the other issues my car might be facing in the future based on what they saw. They are family owned and operated, and the owner is a former Marine. I was very impressed, and highly recommend D&J Auto Doctors. read more

These guys are awesome. I spent over a month chasing a code on my jeep and they had it taken care of in less that a day for less than half what I was expecting it to cost. I'm bringing my vehicles here from now on whenever I need help. They definitely lived up to the reviews. read more

These guys are the best! I was traveling on vacation and my car's A/C quit working. I could not keep going unless it got fixed (wife's orders!). I found D&J on Google Maps, among other repair shops, but they had about 20 good reviews. I went there, even though it wasn't the closest to where I was staying. They diagnosed the problem within a couple of hours and had it fixed a couple of hours after that. They told me the A/C failed because my cabin air filter was clogged, and they gave me the old one. NASTY! It clearly had not been changed in years. The dealer who had been maintaining my car for several years has some big time explaining to do when I get back. Too bad I don't live close enough to Oceanside to keep bringing my car here. They charged a fair price with quick service, so I did not lose any vacation time waiting on the shop. read more

My 1999 Honda Odyssey decided to start stalling on the way back from base up the 76. Yeah, that was getting scary. When it happened a second time, my husband researched Yelp & unearthed D&J's. Turns out they're form back east like us. I got the van's ESG (did I say that right? These danged codes these days) valve fixed & it totally did the trick. When I shared what type of auto I'd want next, I believe it was one of their mechanics, Chris, as well as Darren, who cued me in to which SUVs I might want to steer clear of. That mechanical insider perspective goes above & beyond the actual service call & I completely appreciated it. It is ALWAYS smart to investigate auto reliability with the people who deal w/THAT end of the industry! Very honest & fair. No jerking you around, I immediately brought a GF in w/me to get her Honda Fit's oil changed & a once over for her trip back east. She was satisfied as well. SCORE. read more

Fantastic service Sooo glad I found this place on yelp of course! One of our company box trucks broke down on the 5 north in BFE, I researched a few local shops this one happens to Work on diesel 7.3l power stroke, they connected me up with a towing company that tows commercial vehicles(very hard to find); A one stop shop saved me hours of aggravation. We just got back our truck they did an excellent job, went the extra mile for us. I was very impressed with how thorough Darren was(including explaining details on the phone)they replaced a broken Peace of a larger part not the entire assembly which probably saved me $500.00 I only wish I lived in Oceanside I would take all my cars to d & j. This is a Gem it's nearly impossible to find Trust worthy mechanic. Worth my time to give this 5 star review. Thanks To everyone at D&J you are all Rock Stars in my book. read more

I had a car issue and I took a chance on d and j. I was so happy with the service. They are honest, friendly, helpful and quick. I took my car in and had major work done and it was ready the same day. read more

I have taken our car here about 5 different times now and every single time they are nothing but friendly, thorough and honest! I do not know much about cars and they put it in terms easy for me to understand and don't try to push anything that doesn't need fixed! One of the mechanics today said to me, "if it isn't broken don't fix it!" Which is not how a lot of car shops work. They are not all about the money, they truly care! They have even recommended us to other honest shops for things they don't do, like smog and audio! We are moving to Fallbrook soon and I will still continue to make the drive out here for any car troubles because they are flat out amazing. My husband and I recommend them to all of our friends because we know they will get the job done right the first time, quickly and at a reasonable price too! read more

After 80,000 miles I finally took my truck to D&J Auto doctors to get work done. The truck had never been worked on aside from oil changes. Darren and his staff did a wonderful job getting my truck to run better than new. I had them do a tuneup and replace the brakes. Upon closer inspection they found that one of my hubs had gone bad so they replaced that to. When I looked at the hub and found out how loose it was I couldn't understand how the truck was steering properly. They also took care of me when I had an on road emergency, they where able to get the problem fixed in a couple of hours and with no hassle. These guys are professional and I would highly recommend them to anyone. This is the kind of place that I could send my Mom to because they are trustworthy. Thanks to these guys, I took my truck on a long trip up north and had peace of mind that I wouldn't have any problems. read more

I just have to tell you about the honesty I experienced with D & J's. I have an '99 Audi A4, which had a oil leak, it was an expensive repair because of where the leak originated and several months later, I heard a loud noise coming from that area. The warranty period was over, but Darren checked it out. Turns out the problem was due to his tech not tightening something on the last repair, which in turn caused a new problem. He admitted their fault and agreed to pull the whole thing apart, no charge. All I had to do was pay for one part...labor was free. I was amazed at his honesty and integrity. He has a customer for life! Thanks, Darren, James and crew! John and Sharon Hambek read more

We've been using D & J Auto since they started their business years ago, and our whole family takes their cars there. They do great work and stand behind it. We take our cars in for regular maintenance (instead of going to the Dealer), and we also have had major work done, including engine and transmission rebuilding. We are glad to know they are there and they take pride in their work and do everything possible to serve their clients! read more

My husband took our car back since he noticed one of the lights was out, which was part of the most recent repairs. Darren was very accommodating & fixed it no questions asked. Like I said in my first review, this an honest mechanic with a conscience. Just be sure to be very clear about what you want diagnosed & repaired, also when getting updates on the job, be sure to ask them to explain costs along the way. read more

Excellent work and such friendly people, you can't help to come back again. Skilled and very professional I recommend them, you won't be disappointed ! read more

Great, professional, and honest service. Owned and operated by a prior active duty Marine and his crew. Highly recommended!

I have used D & J for years. This week, my truck just stopped on the way to work in Riverside. I called Triple A for a jump but called D & J to find out what was wrong. They diagnosed the problem correctly over the phone. Darren told me to have the AAA tow truck tow me to a safe place, and he would get an alternator for me. D & J showed up later that afternoon and fixed my truck in the dark. They are the very best! I wouldn't want to use anyone else, even 70 miles from home. They are honest, know what they are doing and are nice people on top of it. Thank you, D & J read more

Saw nothing but great reviews on this place do I figured I would give it a try when my car had some issues. When I got there I was quoted a cheap price and a fast time line to when my car would be finished so I gave the go ahead on the repair to be done, a simple part swap which I provided the part for and all I needed was the labor done. Soon as they finished the mechanic said the part was installed but it was not working properly and they would have to take it out but charge me again for the labor I decided against it and drove home with the "bad"part anyway but noticed a horrible sound coming now from the engine luckily I know enough to figure out what the noise was and how to fix it and I did. It has now been a week and the "bad" part I'd still working and have not had any problems with my car. I will not be coming to this place again and I would recommend staying away I think they write their own reviews. read more

This is the second time I have used D&J Auto and I highly recommend them to work on your car or truck. This time I took my truck in to have the transmission fixed and they also took care of the front differential and checked out the battery and charging system for me. These people are totally trustworthy and totally reputable. I give them my highest rating for great work at a great price. Thank you! read more

Nice, honest, and patient people. A job well done at excellent rates. Didn't rush thru the job, quality service. Would recommend them to anyone. Lots of communication throughout the process of diagnosis and repair. Even tossed in a free driving lesson for my mother-in-law! They were great. read more

Tried to get a quote and make an appt. Denise gave me a quote and the said, 'thanks for calling' and hung-up. I hit re-dial to get a silent answer and then a click twice! Apparently the Doctors are picky to what kind of car they work on... could it be yours? read more

Can't thank Brooke & everyone enough! My old beat up truck got the best service it has had in a very long time! After the dealership and Firestone screwed us over on more than one occasion I finally found D&J through Semper Fi Funds! Amazingly fair and timely! Thanks so much guys I will definitely be sending our military friends your way! :) read more

Best Shop in town! As honest as you can get! We did an inspection on a used car I was looking to buy... turns out it's not the car for me. Nice thing was that these guys showed me everything first hand. Always ready to explain the details. And that's why they've got a loyal customer! read more

The whole crew at d and j i very professional and they really care about you as a person not just another customer. my car had clutch problems and needed a water pump as well as a radiator. they did excellent work and my car feels brand new. Also they always go the extra mile with making sure your fluids are topped off, tire pressure is appropiate, as well as leaving your engine clean and looking good. i absolutely recommend d and j and i thank them very much for going the extra 2 MILES for me haha..love u guys =) read more

D & J is awesome!! A family friend recommended I come here. They did a great job with my car! I know this will be a shop I will come for many more years. Thank you for being honest and patient and explaining everything my car needed. read more