Eleven out of Ten I…read morehighly recommend SoCal Auto! Chris, the owner, is honest, knowledgeable, and truly looks out for his customers. I originally took my prius to a nearby automotive group, where I was told I needed brake fluid, coolant fluid, and transmission fluid services that would have cost me nearly $1,000 in other words an arm and a leg. Said my brake fluid is dirty and my coolant fluid needs flushing. Before moving forward, I decided to get a second opinion from other automotive groups one of which was SoCal Auto. Chris at SoCal Auto inspected my vehicle, tested my brake fluid and inspected my coolant fluid and found that they were close to brand new and didn't need changing. Instead of trying to sell me unnecessary work, he was upfront, honest, and saved me a whole band in minutes. He knows his stuff, and was super cool about it It's hard to find an experienced mechanic you can trust, especially in such short notice. SoCal Auto has definitely earned my business. If you're looking for an honest shop that won't take advantage of you on repairs you don't need, I highly recommend Chris and his team.

This review is overdue as Chris has serviced my truck for several years now. He is honest,…read morestraightforward, and his shop does a great job with diagnosing issues and fixing them with the best possible outcome. Chris will answer all of my questions with patience, which should earn them six stars. The waiting room is comfortable, the shop is clean, the techs are friendly. What else can you ask for in a dependable shop?

I had the best experience taking my 2014 Ford Edge to get a big repair…read more Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I was so happy with their service. It was fast and a great price. Dealership wanted 3 times more than what Alternative Automotive charged me. I would recommend them to any person that needs their car worked on. Awesome place!!

High level of service alongside quality of work!! You just dont find that a the dealership service…read moredepartments. Knowledge and skill to take care of your car at a great value. Thanks for taking great care of both mine and my wife's car!!!

Wow, from start to finish this transmission shop was wonderful to deal with!…read more I had noticed my Buick would shudder every now and then and was thinking it was the transmission, so i took it in. They diagnosed it quickly and informed me it was actually the rear differential. They were so nice and showed me the part that was causing all the problems and explained what had been happening. It drives so smooth now and no shudder!! Thank you for fixing my non-transmission related issue, Transmission Pros!

I brought in my car with a value that is lower than a transmission rebuilt cost so I decided not to…read morego ahead but their level of service and friendliness has been well above and beyond. James has been very communicative all along the way, and the shop accommodates my need to leave the car there for an appraisal. Even though I haven't been a paying customer, the way they treated me has been for my own interest all along the way and I really appreciate seeing honest helpful businesses which is rare nowadays!

Tony is the best in the business. Thank you so much. He\n Was very kind. And he took care of my car…read morevery fast.

This place was the first thing that showed up when I was searching for a smog check spot. I decided…read moreto stop by since it is close to where I live. Smog check comes out to be $78.20 before the coupon (including the certification). While I was waiting, I found a $40 off coupon on their website so I showed it to the person that was helping me. I was aggressively questioned as why didn't show the coupon right in the beginning. He then told me I would have to reschedule since it has to be a physical copy of the coupon. I had to point out the coupon says "printed or mobile". There must have been some misunderstanding because who shows a coupon before paying??? Despite the unpleasant questioning, the service was fast. If you are also coming here for a $38.20 smog check, make sure to present the coupon like your life depends on it.

What a great shop. Stopped by to get some information on an AC service for my sons Honda Civic. The…read moremoment I walked in the door I was greeted with a friendly smile from Alfredo the owner. He had my vehicle pulled around and did a free inspection immediately. I called around a few other shops and no one else does a free inspection. He was able to service my vehicle quickly and the car finally gets cold again! Great service and I feel like it's the best price in town. Alfredo goes above and beyond taking care of his customers at a price you can afford. I will definitely come back for any other car I have and will be recommending this place to all my friends and family. Thank AC automotive repair (Alfredo) for the great work.

We were in town visiting our daughter when our car broke down. We had it towed to Al's based on…read morereviews and we were not disappointed. He told us he would call us the next day and he did. He'd already inspected the car and knew what the issue was and had an estimate. The cost was reasonable and fair and he was very communicative. If we lived in the area this would definitely be our main mechanic.

Highly recommend this shop!!! I had a rattle sound and I…read morethought it was a loose muffler. They were busy but made the effort to inspect my car. They then called me to view the problem, the transmission mount was missing three bolts, only one holding the tranny in place. They promptly replaced the bolts and charged me a small amount. They were busy and made the effort to inspect and repair my car. INCREDIBLY HONEST SHOP.

On my way to work a couple months ago, my exhaust clamp failed and my exhaust pipes separated and…read morewere dragging on the floor. I immediately made my way over to Joor to hopefully get the pipes welded so that I wouldn't have to worry about the clamp failing. In theory a quick fix for them. When I got there and explained my situation the older office guy said he would charge me $250 JUST to rack it. $250 to lay some wood planks down in case it was too low. My pick up is a bit low but not that low. I was shocked and didn't know what to say when he told me that. I decided that was ridiculous and left. I was glad I did because I went around the block to a different shop that's right across the street from city hall, that has the exact same style of drive on ramps, they didn't hesitate to take on the repair and did it in 15 ish minutes for $50 out the door. If Joor was charging me $250 to rack it, I wonder what they would have charged for the weld job.

Team here is awesome. Cynthia communicates very well and is very nice. Called around to find me…read morethe best deal possible for the quality parts I needed. Tony introduced himself and was very thorough with his inspection. 21 year old Vette with less than 18k miles on original motor. Made his recommendations and didn't try to upsell anything. Respectful staff, fast, efficient, and takes care of you. Like any place, be kind and you'll get that in return. Very experienced shop with loyal customers. They gained another. Should be all you need to know. Just listen to the recommendations they give. Not an ounce of rudeness from anyone at the staff here. If you experience that then I would question your own character. See you guys again! Update: Went back for rotors and brakes. Was welcomed kindly and took me in right away (appointment of course). Full replacement of rotors and brakes took less than 2 hours with top quality service. Great place with a family atmosphere. Will return again and highly recommend them to all in the future.

Tony installed transmission and new a/c in my truck. Great…read morejob, highly recommended. Cynthia always kept in contact with updates on progress. thanks to the Team at Joe's Transmissions!

I had an outstanding experience at Mission Auto Repair in San Marcos. I brought my 2012 Ford Escape…read morein because it had a very loud clunk coming from the front suspension. I had already taken it to another shop twice and they couldn't diagnose the problem. The team at Mission Auto Repair immediately took the time to go on a short test drive with me so they could hear the noise themselves. They quickly identified that the struts had not been installed properly and fixed the issue right away. Even though they were very busy and short-staffed that morning, they were incredibly kind and professional and got me safely back on the road quickly. What really impressed me was their honesty -- they didn't charge me anything for the repair. It's rare to find an auto repair shop that is this trustworthy and willing to help a first-time customer. If you're looking for an honest mechanic in San Marcos who takes the time to properly diagnose suspension or steering problems, I highly recommend Mission Auto Repair.

I'm really grateful I found Mission Auto Repair. I originally came across them when my former…read moremechanic's prices had gone up beyond what I could reasonably afford. I usually handle my own oil changes myself, but at the time I didn't have my tools with me, so I decided to bring my vehicle here instead -- and I'm glad I did. Richard (owner) gave me a quote and helped me schedule the oil change. During that oil change, Cole (one of the mechanics) noticed that my shocks were leaking, which was causing uneven tire wear. I truly appreciated his keen eye and honesty in pointing it out. Because of his heads-up, I went to the Jeep dealership and was able to get the shocks replaced under warranty -- something I likely would have missed until it was too late and no longer covered. More recently, I returned to have my start/stop battery replaced to clear a caution light, and once again the experience was smooth and professional. Their pricing is reasonable, the quality of work is solid, and they get your car ready quickly without cutting corners. It's hard to find auto shops you feel comfortable trusting, but Mission Auto Repair has definitely earned my repeat business. Highly recommend.