Hands down the best shop in San Diego! I am so glad I found Precision Auto. O'neil, Fyel, and their…read moreteam are absolutely top-notch and do a wonderful job taking care of my Acura. It can be hard to find a shop you truly trust, but these guys make it easy! They do quality work, have fair pricing, and keep you updated throughout the process. They've done my timing belt, radiator, suspension components, etc. and I will continue servicing my vehicle with them. They are genuinely good guys who run an honest, high-quality business. And for these reasons I absolutely recommend them!

Brought my elderly 2012 VW Tiguan again for all the needed repairs from the Diagnostic finds from…read morethe week before. Fyel and crew completely wiped out all the causes of my CEL lean condition and even repaired some shoddy work from past shops. my old Tiguan feels like how it probably did factory new. All the recouped power and the faster turbo spool-up has me smoking Teslas and Civics on the streets and freeways. Best of all, I'm SMOG ready with no CEL on! Thanks again to Precision for their thoroughness, honesty, and value to the customer.. this car and all my other future cars are only ever coming here back here for life.

You get a first time special discount and also when they couldn't locate the noise for a problem i…read morebrought the car in for, they didn't charge for that! David the receptionist is great and super friendly. Their staff also were knowledgeable and work fast

This might be lengthy, but these guys deserve every word and a few minutes of my time…read more 2007 honda civic si 2 door coupe with 80K on the odometer. I was saving it for my son when he turned 16. Now he's 16, but the problem is that he's the kind of kid that I don't have full confidence in when it comes to using a clutch and stick. Anyway, I (after looking around for about a year at new civics) decided, "Screw this. I'm not taking on a new car payment for the stuff they're offering. My '07 is awesome, it just needs a little tweak here and there. I'd rather restore what I've got for between $5-10k all in." The first thing was the clutch, because a mechanic at Shell f'd it up a few years back. So I buy the exedy racing clutch on Amazon and start hunting for someone to install it. Just for giggles, I went to Honda in Kearney Mesa (San Diego) to get a quote. Labor alone? $2,652 with a timeline of 24-36 hours. Yeah. Right. I'm sure. Literally TWO blocks away, I stumbled upon Car Tune after some online prowling. Anyway, I found them, and I KNEW I struck gold the second I pulled up. I hadn't even MET anyone yet. All I had to see were the cars they were working on. Fully 80% of the cars in the bay and parking area were what would be considered "street racers," and I know from living in San Diego how SERIOUS these guys are about their cars. They DON'T mess around. They're sort of like the car version of Harley Davidson fanatics when it comes to motorcycles. That alone put a smile on my face. Second thing I noticed? It may seem like a trivial issue to most people, but because I'm in the restaurant business for over 30 years, I notice stuff like this. But here it is. Every guy working there was nearly SPOTLESS. I don't mean they were decked out in matching uniforms or anything. They were just wearing regular clothes, but everything they were wearing had a MINIMAL amount (if anything at all) of dirt, grease, grime, oil and everything else that comes with the automotive trade. In other words, PROFESSIONAL. The garage itself was basically the same way. Think about it. If you went into the hospital to have your BODY "tuned up" and the doctor walked into the room with blood stains all over his outfit how much confidence would you have about his professionalism? Anyway, those 2 factors made a really good first impression on me. After telling them my problem and letting them know I've got the part, they quote me $1,600 LESS than honda, and at least $200 less than other places I had called. Plus, they gave me a 10 hour timeline as opposed to 1-2 days. They came in well under the deadline, and my 8th gen is running like it's brand f'n new. There's more to that clutch story,but you understand the broad strokes so onto the next fix. The air conditioner. Sooo, of course I pull up to my new friends one morning after dropping my son off at his job a few blocks away. Once again, I explain what's going on to one of the guys who's outside and he tells me he isn't "..quite sure what the exact # is, but I think we charge around $250.." That's fine with me, because I've had others quote me figures closer to $400, like Jiffey Lube who charges me $90 for an oil change. Keep those 2 #s in mind because they're relevant. So, I go home and call the next day to make an appointment. When I show up, I find out that the other guy was waaaay off on his #s because it wasn't $250....it was $135. And, once again, I was told it would take about an hour and a half. About 30 minutes in, one of the guys mentions that my oil is low. I was getting ready for an oil change in a few weeks anyway so I said "Go ahead, whatever you think is best." They said it'd be $35 extra. So, air conditioner fixed and blowing air colder than a witch's tit, and an oil change cost me $170 plus tax, and it was done perfectly. Jiffy Lube would have whacked me for 5 bills and taken all day long to do it. Car Tune did it in 50 minutes which is 40 minutes less than the time they quoted me. One other thing and then I'm out. It's not just that THEY'RE good, it's that birds of a feather flock together. In other words, they don't fix headliners, but when I asked them about it they instantaneously knew exactly who I should call, which again is the mark of a pro in any line of work. I need some body work done. 20 years of little dents dings etc. They'll know someone. I eventually want to paint it. They'll know someone. It's people like this that make a difference. There's a line from the movie Rounders that comes to mind. "You can shear a sheep many times, but skin him only once." The team at Car Tune CLEARLY understands that principle.

A week or so ago, I called Evan because I genuinely thought my car was done for. I was driving home…read morefrom Palm Springs when it suddenly started struggling to accelerate, and the check engine light began flashing. I managed to make it the 40 miles home, but it was Sunday, and as you know, almost every shop was closed. After reading the reviews here, I decided to give Evan a call. He responded within an hour while finishing another job and was at my place about 30 minutes later. I had already stopped at AutoZone out of desperation, where they suggested it might be a failing fuel pump, which is a potentially expensive repair. Evan took a completely different approach. He inspected the engine, ran his own diagnostics, and quickly determined that the real issue was a misfiring spark plug in cylinder 3. What really stood out was how much he explained along the way. Instead of just fixing the problem and leaving, he walked me through what he was seeing and why. I learned more about my engine in that hour than I ever have from a traditional repair shop. After replacing the spark plug, he cleaned everything up, gave me maintenance tips, and pointed out a few items that would eventually need attention...including a leaking valve cover gasket that had allowed oil to pool in the spark plug well, along with a worn motor mount and drive belt. There was no pressure...just honest advice about what to prioritize when I had the time. I trusted his assessment enough that I had him come back the following week to take care of those repairs as well. His pricing was better than what I would have paid at a dealership or most repair shops, he's easy to talk to, never makes you feel intimidated if you don't know much about cars, and the fact that he offers mobile service with such flexible hours is a huge bonus. It's hard to find someone who genuinely cares about doing quality work these days, but Evan does. I've officially found my new mechanic.

Evan did a terrific job. His tools were well organized, and he knew exactly what to do. Thermostat…read morehousing was leaking. He Fixed the problem in short order. Did a test drive to make sure everything was OK. I would give him 5 stars if possible. Will use him exclusively in the future. Ed Wilson

Really great shop from my experience so far. I originally came in to get my check engine light…read morediagnosed, and the entire process felt very professional, transparent, and thorough. They provided a detailed report on my vehicle's health with photos and clear evidence/explanations, which I really appreciated as someone who doesn't know much about cars myself. I had my coils, spark plugs, and batteries replaced, and while the labor was definitely expensive, it seemed fair considering the amount of work involved. They explained that it takes hours just to access the area they needed to get to on my car, which helped me better understand the pricing. I'd say it's definitely cheaper than taking it to the dealership and it's always nice to support a local business! It's only been a week so far, but the check engine light has stayed off and I haven't had the same issues since the repairs. Chris especially was amazing. I actually caught him right at closing time while he was locking up, and he still took the time to answer all my questions, listen to my concerns, and make me feel comfortable about the work being done. He was patient, kind, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. The after-hours drop-off was also super convenient and made the whole process much less stressful. I also appreciated how accommodating they were with communication since I can't have my phone on me at work. Chris even made notes to try to get the diagnosis done before my shift. Overall, I had a really positive first experience here and will definitely be coming back. I'll update my review as more time passes, but so far I'm very happy with the service.

Absolutely recommended!!!!! Joey & Christopher were awesome!!!!! I brought in my work Mercedes Van…read moreand they ended up also taking care of my personal car!! They finished same day, service was awesome, and they did not try to rip me off!!! As a woman That was important!!! And just in case you need it they take Sunbit!!!!!

The shop is across from the "Pyramid" and close to Dixieland Lumber. Service was great. I was tired…read moreof dealerships and my wife's mechanic so found this one near us. I explained my needs being a Lyft driver and the amount of driving I do. They did exactly what I needed. The car is new- bought in March, and had close to 10k miles. Got oil/filter, tire rotation and windshield washer fluid. All for a great price. Took only a couple hours. Since I lived close by I got a ride home and returned later. I will be coming back for my next service. My car is a 2026 Honda CR-V

I was referred here by a coworker that has used this shop as a dealer alternative for his Infinity…read moreG35. My vehicle is a Subaru Forester and initially I had taken it to Subaru of El Cajon. The issue I was having was a check engine light with an evap code. The dealership could not pinpoint the leak? and recommended lowering the gas tank to further diagnose the problem. So I came here with this intention, though realizing that I would get charged another diagnostic fee. They started on it the morning after I dropped it off and within a couple hours they called and told me it was the vent valve. I was surprised since this was actually the easiest part to change, and the dealer was wrong or lying to me. I'll be going back hard and heavy to the dealership getting my money back, believe me.. But of course I was happy with this since the total job cost was several hundred less than expected! My car actually gets better gas mileage from this repair! Now I really did find an honest, reasonable shop for my Subaru and Toyotas. Another thing that was exceptional here was the follow up text from the owner, who seems to be there every day to interact and provide great customer service. He shows genuine concern for your satisfaction, which, I believe is unheard of in this day and age. He even sent me another message just a few days ago to ask how my vehicle has been running! An excellent business that I can't recommend more.

This is my second time bringing my car to Lusti. Another great experience. Appreciate mostly the…read morethorough detail of the work done on my car. Thank you Ryan!

Such professionals. I wish my car was not a lemon, I got it at an auction it so pretty but old…read moreand these guys could have ripped me off and made a bunch of money with me putting good money into a car that is on the way out and would require way too much work. They were honest and did not take advantage of me and just try to make as much money as possible. Instead they gave me the most detailed report on my car and very patiently listened to my many questions and were really good at explaining car stuff to a non car person. Anyway I highly recommend because this is the kind of place that you never hear about. A really good shop with really professional and polite staff. I am giving them only 4 stars because they are not magic and I did not have them do the work needed because it's not worth it but I only knew that because they were truthful. That said I guess I will give them 5 stars the last one for honesty.

I have exclusively been going to Tony for any of my car needs for the last 8 years…read more He and his team are by far the most knowledgeable mechanics, and have always provided great and reliable service. He is honest and will give you recommendations on how to keep your car in prime condition. Don't go to him if you're looking for cheap, low-quality service. If you want expert mechanic work and are looking to get the full lifespan of your car, he is your guy. Not only that, but Tony has connections all over San Diego for services other than mechanical work. He has helped me get my transmission replaced in an old Toyota Avalon, knows the best guy to get your engine steam-cleaned, and helped connect me with a center that does body-damage/painting after a collision. The reason I am just writing a review after going to him for 8 years is because I was blown-away with my last service experience with him a few days ago. I took my 2011 Toyota Camry in for it's 60,000 mile service, which he did along with replacing my rear struts (which were original). My car is now running better than it did when I bought it 2 years ago at 35,000 miles. Not only that, but he completed all the work in 1 day and didn't charge me for an additional $600 worth of work. He is truly an honest mechanic and I can't recommend him and his shop enough. I won't take my cars anywhere else.

Posting on behalf of my partner:…read more "I am in the midst of a cross-country road trip in a very old Subaru (230k miles), which had its check engine light come on as I approached the San Diego area. I found Sawaya Automotive online and brought the car in. I could immediately tell that I had made a good choice. The owner Tony greeted me in the parking lot and was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the process. I would say my impression is that he is the most honest auto mechanic I have encountered anywhere around the US. It turned out that I had a very serious engine issue and that it was better to sell the car than get it fixed. Tony was so kind in explaining this to me in detail, and he never tried to convince me to pay for repairs that didn't make financial sense. It was not the news that I was wanting to hear, but that's not the fault of Tony or anyone else at Sawaya Automotive. If I ever need auto maintenance work again in San Diego I will definitely come back here."

There is nothing more pleasurable and reassuring than having dedicated professionals who genuinely…read morecare about what they do, consistently strive to provide value for money, and keep my pocketbook firmly in mind as they service my car and carefully suggest what I should consider next to keep me safe on the road and the car in fine working order. Tom Ergun is a paragon of all things virtuous; Max is unfailingly driven by customer satisfaction; and the technicians behind the glass screen, well caffeinated and ready to hoist unruly beasts like mine and tamed cabriolets alike to get their respective services done. I have now clocked 184,000 miles on Da Brute, my manual 997.2 C4S Coupe, and I am about to head northwest to Oregon and Washington State before turning eastbound to New Orleans. Knowing that they are on my side, doing what they can to keep me safe on the road, makes owning Da Brute truly a pleasure. And when push comes to shove, the Brute delivers. Recently, it clocked 140 on the speedometer on I-25 from Albuquerque to Denver. What a blast it was. Thank you again, Select German Car Service. You matter, and your service is truly, deeply appreciated.

I can't recommend these guys enough. Got an older RS7 and they gave me peace of mind. Honestly I…read morehave never been treated better by any auto repair shop, even the "expensive" dealerships. David, Tom and every one at Select were amazing. They were having a taco party one afternoon I brought the Audi over for something quick and they invited me to hang out and eat some amazing tacos. Lastly, you can't put a price on peace of mind and Select gives you that.