This is a class outfit. I have sent many people there and they always come back and say thank you. Brian Smith who runs the place is knowledgeable, patient and caring. My mom drives from Escondido to have her oils changed here. If you vehicle warrantee is over use these guys!! read more

Bryan and his team are the absolute best in knowledge and skills. The last two times, they have gone out of their way to expedite and repair unusual parts of our cars. They are detailed and will list everything they see as needing repair with reasonable estimates. You can pick and choose what you want them to repair. They are our forever go-to for car maintenance and repair. Both Roy and I are very happy and pleased and highly recommend them. read more

Love this place... a great find in Solana Beach. The service is fast and friendly and much more economical than taking it to the dealer. Our family has used Drive for all of our cars in the past year and every time has been a great experience. I highly recommend this place for fast, friendly and economical service! read more

Jerks-do NOT go here. Nice BEFORE they get you in, nice when there, nice goodbye......then when something goes wrong, EFF YOU. Long story about why happened here with me but the bottom line is they are WAY TOO EXPENSIVE, and then if/when something goes wrong, put on your boxing gloves... read more

My oil light came on and needed a top-off, but it wasn't time for an oil change yet. I work down the street and called to see if they could do it. They said to come in at anytime. I have never been there before, so I was expecting to pay something but they did it for free! I am very grateful and will definitely come back when I do actually need an oil change :) read more

Years ago i had some troubles with my Audi car and did not find this repair shop terribly effective. Two years ago the owner went through some remarkable changes, and though I don't take my car there currently, I welcome this new change and consider trying out the place again. (six months ago) One year later find out CA IMPORTS did a brake job incorrectly - put them due to being hurried, or something. I highly recommend Papov in SD 619-281-9500. Good conscientious work. Perhaps with 'recession' CA IMPORTS will change, but doubt it (8/11) read more

Our family has been going to Cal Import for over 20 years. It is an honest business with managers and mechanics that have been with the company for many years. Its great to have the same guys work on your car / truck and familar with its history. We've always found their pricing to be fair and service very reliable. A recent experience was just too impressive to not share. I had a brake flush service done and asked the manager, Paul, to put some new wiper blades on while the truck was in the shop. After a rainy business trip, the blades started to squeak at each return. I asked Paul what I could do about it and he offered to replace them. I didn't have the time to go back to the shop so Paul sent one of the mechanics to my business about 10 miles away who installed another pair of wiper blades. I was really impressed with this level of customer service. CIA really went beyond the call of duty for a low margin repair to serve a customer. They've definitely earned my business. We've recommended many friends to CIA over the years and will continue to do so. Their track record with our family and friends has been solid. Give them a try. read more

I had a negative experience with this mechanic and will not be taking my car back again. It took them nearly two days to repair a broken window (rollers were broken), after they had estimated it would take half a day. Although the problem was admittedly more complicated when they looked at it, they were not apologetic for inconveniencing me. I had to keep calling them for updates because they did not call me. The guy behind the front desk was nice, but not very professional. They took me to a nearby car rental place, but did not make a reservation for me (which was apparently supposed to be done to rent a car). I also felt I was overcharged for a $16 part (the labor was super expensive). This place does not know the meaning of "customer service." read more

These guys are great. I went here because it is close to my work and I was slightly referred by a friend, and I am glad I did. They took care of my vehicle very well and in a very timely manner. They offered me a ride to work or home as well. They have great customer service and were quite reasonably priced. I just felt very comfortable bringing my vehicle there...they were honest and didn't try to sell me on any extra repairs that I didn't need. They took a minimalistic approach, which i really appreciated. I highly recommend them for auto repairs! read more

I was at the beach and my car stated acting super wired. It was not getting power to the radio and stalling out. I had it towed to California Import Auto. It turned out to be just the battery but they put a new one in right away and reset my radio. I also had a burned out headlight and the mechanic replaced for free! They even had dog treats for my pup!! I will totally bring my car back again! read more

These guys are so great! I had a few headlights out and they were so fast, helpful And professional. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

Nice clean shop, they are very helpful and explained everything. I didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of. And now my car is running great. read more

These guys were good! I took my car to the dealer to because the ignition light was on, they wanted big bucks to get it clear smog. I needed some sensors replaced. Cal Import did the work for 40% less and got the my Lexus to clear smog. Mike the owner was great.. They fixed the bulb in my rear tail light that was messed up for years as well, and no charge. read more

California Import Auto is a great shop! The employees are honest and friendly. I have referred many people and they always come away happy. The technicians have knowledge in all areas of car repair and with both domestic and foreign cars. The estimates for cost are always right on. They offer free shuttle service in the area and discounts on rental cars, as well. I highly recommend them to all my friends and neighbors. read more

After years of taking our cars to the dealer, I decided to find an independent shop to see if I could reduce maintenance expenses. After contacting several places to get a quote on brake replacements, I contacted Paul from DRIVE. They were the only place to actually beat the price of my lowest quote and get my car in that same day and provide shuttle service!!!! I am very pleased with the customer service and the workmanship that Paul and his shop provided and will definitely bring my car in for it's next service. Thank you! read more

I have been here on several occasions for repairs and/or maintenance on both domestic and foreign vehicles. They bring me home and pick me up when my car is ready, their work has always been exemplary and the Invoice has always matched the quoted estimate. I am confident in the work and am comfortable knowing our vehicles are always safe and mechanically sound. read more

Great service! The mechanics and manager are knowlegeable. They troubleshoot and make good recommendations. They don't overcharge, they are honest and they take care of their customers. NOTE: Husband review read more

AWESOME place. I started my Monday in a 'not so good' mood- trying to find a place to fix my Mercedes since someone ran into my front bumper yesterday. Brian and the team were all very friendly. Not knowing how long it would take- I let them know that I had work to do on my laptop. He pointed me to the coffee spot around the corner and called within 90 minutes to let me know my car was ready. He didn't try to sell me anything else, but did recommend what services should be done in the near future. The price was great as well. If I had taken it to the dealer, I'm sure it would have cost 3 times as much as what I paid today. HIGHLY recommend this place and I'll be back whenever I need any service on my car. Thanks Brian! read more

I have been here twice now, once for an oil change and once for a malfunction light on my car. Both times the service was great, fast and easy. What prompted me to write this review was the amazing customer service I experienced last week with my check engine light. They ran a test to confirm a previous mechanics' diagnostic and went through the "Hassel" of researching what that meant for my car. Turns out there was a recall for this specific problem and it could be fixed free of charge via my dealership. That said, it was comforting to know they cared enough to assist and confirm the previous error reading (free of charge) and then were honest enough to tell me it was just a software update that could be performed via my dealer. I will be bringing my car back here for all future needs! read more

This place is the best. I have brought both my BMW's here and my boyfriend has also brought his car here. We always receive top notch service and everyone is very nice. I recommend them to everyone!! read more

I've been here twice, once to replace my license plate lights and Brian did it on the spot free of charge! I decided to go back when my Kia wasn't starting and their quotes were honest and they were so quick at responding to my insurance company and repairing my car as fast as possible! Brian kept me updated with every step of the process, and my car came back spotless, they cleaned it for me! I'll definitely go back. Thank you!! read more

Been taking my cars there for years. Friendly, attentive, and reasonably priced. One time I hog a curbside diagnostic for no charge. Nice place to do business. read more

California Import Auto definitely stands behind the work and service provided. Both visits I was in a "time crunch" but they fit me in and were able to get me going in a timely manner! Mike, the owner as well as all the staff that I interacted with today were friendly, knowledgeable and very professional! Count me in as a future customer and thank you! read more

I had a tail light out in my Toyota and was referred here by a friend. I figured I would be spending at least $40 as I did recently on a road trip, especially being by the beach. to my amazement, they replaced my bulb for free, cool group of guys. I had them change my oil while I was there (with no appointment), they got me in-and-out and the price was very reasonable! These guys will definitely be seeing my cars again! read more

THE ABSOLUTE BEST. I've owned several cars from here to Maryland over the past 30 years and this shop blew me away. $350 Less for the same Exact job than a shop, which shall remain nameless, around the corner Quoted me. The Manager, Brian couldn't have been More knowledgable and professional. Class Act. Trust me: TAKE YOUR CAR HERE, if you Want honest, reasonable and top notch repairs! Hard To find. read more

The people at Drive Auto care are professional and courteous. Brian, the Manager, is excellent at diagnostics and committed to customer satisfaction. My son has been going here for years. The pricing is reasonable - certainly less than dealers. I recently had significant front suspension work done on our 2004 Lexus ES 330 with 111,000 miles - now the car drives like new. This was a two day job; I received a loaner car and our car was washed and vacuumed. Strongly recommend. read more

I had come to this place many times for auto care before it was powered by Drive. This past summer (2016) I took my wife's car in for air conditioning service because I had been there before and because they had sent out 1/2 price coupons for a/c service. Believing that all the car needed was a charge, I was shocked when I got the call that we needed more than $900 in a/c repair. I declined the service, picked up the car and paid for the diagnosis. Afterwards, I took the car to another shop whose full price was about the same as Drive's. After charging the system, the new mechanic/owner told me that there were no other issues with the a/c. Three or four months later, the air is still working and we have had no other problems. After a couple of weeks, I called the service line at Drive to answer their survey and let them know what had happened. The owner called right away to let me know that their diagnosis was probably correct and offered to apply the costs to any other repairs that I might need. I commend him for his courtesy but will not recommend Drive to anyone. read more

So I recently found this place due to needing a new gas cap.. little did I know a couple weeks later my engine died. Luckily they have an over night drop off and we're able to figure out what was wrong with it right away. Not only was my car fixed and ready to go in just a couple of days, but the customer service was amazing. Brian kept me up to date with what was going on and set me up with a rental while mine was in the shop. I will definitely be going back for all my car needs. Thanks guys! read more

This place came highly recommended to me when my car needed repairs. Everything was explained to me and I had a clear understanding of what my vehicle needed. I felt they were very honest and knowledgeable. I was able to get a ride back home and I was picked up when my car was ready. That was great. My car sounds and feels awesome again. Knowing how honest that shop is I feel confident recommending them. read more

Decent-good work, kind of rip-off artists though. Pretty much every time I've been here (mostly on the recommendation of the smog shop around the block who seems to be part owner) I've been overcharged ($550 to replace spark plugs and wires-really?). Get an estimate from them, but do your homework - I've found out that pretty much every time i go in there I've been overcharged or attempted overcharge. (plus a hearty dose of semi-insulting inferences when i asked about it from the lady behind the counter) Car runs good now though, just get a 2nd opinion or do some research before forking over the credit card to them. Is it so hard to be an honest mechanic? It gets you more business. read more

I took my car the VW dealer who told me I needed $2000 + in repairs. I then took my car to Drive AutoCare and found out that nothing the dealer (Herman Cook VW) said needed done actually needed done. I did have a leak but not where they said it was. The actual repairs cost me $438. I ask a lot of questions and they are always very patient with answering them. If my car gets done before the very end of the day, they usually wash it like the dealer does before I pick it up. read more

Amazing service! When I was in a jam, they delivered my car to me AND it came back washed on the outside and inside!! Such a treat and the car was in great condition too! Thank-you so much! read more

Went in for an oil change and used the yelp check in discount which was awesome. The staff is really nice service was great, I will be returning for futures oil changes and/or anything else that comes up needing some attention on my car! read more

Came in because the bottom of our car had fallen off. They saw us on the spot, were super helpful and friendly, fixed our car immediately and didn't charge us a penny. We will definitely be coming back here and would recommend these fellas to everyone. read more

These guys took really good care of me. Trustworthy, superbly nice and did a great job on my car. Could not be more pleased

We have used them for several years on a sequence of cars and have been consistently pleased with the service. Prices are fair and recommendations are in the customers' interest. We have recommended them to several friends who have been likewise pleased. read more

I've been bringing our vehicles here since we moved to California 8 years ago. They've been honest and knowledgeable. They've saved me a boatload of money because they tell me what's really necessary and what can wait. I really like these guys! read more

Outstanding SERVICE! I needed repair done quickly. The dealer and other shops were no help. California Import Auto did the job even quicker than I expected. I will definitely use them again, as well as to recommend them to my friends. read more

I have taken all of my vehicles here for the past 12 years. They are consistently good and fair with me. Timely. Professional. And this last time, got in my car, and there was a complimentary bottle of water. Super! read more

I was in town for vacation and my car was overheating on most of the drive. I brought it to Drive Auto Care and explained what it was doing. Brian the manager was very helpful at letting me know what it could be, and what they would do to try and fix it. He updated me thru the day on the progress. In the end he ran a pressure check, looked for leaks, filled the fluid, checked for misc issues. The problem was a possible cracked head that I did not have the time to repair and would need to take to the dealer. After driving it around Del Mar, the engine never went back to overheating (which it was doing just driving 3 miles). I made it back to Arizona with literally no issues on overheating. Just being knowledgeable, friendly and going that extra mile was nice to find when you are in a city you don't know and having mechanical issues. I would highly recommend Drive, thanks read more