So it's been a good long minute since this review! Higher up team management reached out to me in A…read moreworrisome but respectful manner about this issue. We spoke about it a little bit and figured out a way to get it fixed without me paying for it. As far as the gloves part go and wiping the hoods with the blue non-microfiber towels or whatever it is.... Idk! I have not been back in quite some years, so I do not know if they have implemented a change in that or fell back to their old habits was not changing gloves out after getting extremely dirty or before touching the paint. Will I ever find out probably not. Since I don't go to Valvoline anymore.

Treated professionally and in a timely manner. These gentlemen are good at what they do. David has…read morethis shop running smoothly. Thanks again guys. I'll see you again at 346k!

Great staff, very friendly, and they took my old oil. Fast service, helpful team, and highly…read morerecommend!

I've been coming here for years- the staff has changed but the quality of their service hasn't…read more I've never waited to get into a bay and the oil changes take no time at all. This time, I needed a few filters changed. They showed me how dirty they were and I opted for the one which is harder to change. I can do the other one myself. They also told me what's coming up next and how long it would take. I've always found the service techs to be honest. Get on their email list and they'll send you coupons. Even if you don't, they always have a deal or something behind the counter they can apply. Just ask if there's a coupon or something. They have free wifi. The password is posted in the waiting area. See you for my next oil change.

Dropped it off to have them check eveything for our trailer hauling road trip coming up, 100k mile…read moretune-up & breaks checked. This was our 1st time here and they are now our only go-to. They didn't oversell me (like our last mechanic place did constantly telling me I needed something fixed and it wasn't needed), very professional and did our whole list of service in a day.

Call me a fan! After…read moreover 30 years, my trusted, go-to mechanic closed his shop. I was at a loss for where to find another honest, reliable, knowledgeable auto mechanic shop. After a lot of Yelp research, I found Escondido Auto Tech. I brought my vehicles for a smog and got great service each time. Found them easy to work with too. Next, I brought in my car for maintenance and a list of repairs and items to check on. Let me not bore with the mundane details, just know: -they took good care of the car, addressing every item on my list. -Frank, the service manager, took the time to discuss the list of repairs with me and explained what they would do-to make sure we were on the same page with everything. He listens! In fact, when he received the list (which I'd emailed ahead of time) he immediately spotted a safety issue and reached out to me to get it addressed promptly. -they finished the work AHEAD of the promised completion time -took the trouble to score parts at a lower price than quoted (and passed on the savings!) -provided a detailed completed work order with information I about my vehicle that I found valuable. Like I said, call me a fan!

These guy really went above and beyond. They were honest and really took care of me. They made a…read morecustomer for life for sure. -Thanks so much!!

I am writing an update to my review. I had my headlights…read moreput in by Escondido. They had a little bulging when I left, I was told, it would be okay. They weren't brand headlights so, I took their word for it. I honestly expected to pay, but they installed them at no cost. So, you get what you pay for.. The bumper ended up popping off 3 months later. I went back to Oceanside. The guy said they could fix it and sent me to Escondido, where the mechanic there said he couldn't and I had to go to a body shop. Now, I have to pay $1300 for a new bumper and installation. I would have liked to send an email directly to the owner asking for some compensation, but I was not able to reach him. This is in no reflection of the superb work they do at Meineke in Oceanside or Escondido, I will always go back to them in the future for my regular car maintenance.

David and Gustavo were both very professional and have great customer service skills. Quick…read moreturnaround time too! Highly recommend

Amazing service for my 2016 navigator very efficient and the techs are knowledgeable they also…read moredon't recommend things your car doesn't need Alejandra help explain the whole process Would recommend

I have all my works fleet of vehicle's done here they are amazing. On time , fair pricing, and…read morequality work. What more could you ask for!! Keep up the great work!!! Appreciate you guys keeping my guys all in the road

Gary and Jorge are the best! They kept my old car on the road until I was able to save enough for a…read morebetter one. I always can always count on them for quality work at a reasonable price. It means a lot to me to have a mechanic I can trust. When I brought in the car I was considering buying for a pre-purchase inspection I got the feeling they shared my happiness at having found my new car. They were able to recommend a service that would pick up my old car too. I have been going here for years and can''t recommend them enough!

I had a great experience with Performance Auto Care. I needed assistance with my engine coolant,…read moreand even though they were extremely busy, they still made the time to help me. The staff was professional, friendly, and very accommodating. I really appreciated that they took care of my issue without making me feel rushed or like an inconvenience, especially considering how busy they were. Excellent customer service and a team that genuinely cares about helping their customers. I highly recommend Performance Auto Care and will definitely return when I need automotive service in the future!

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.

Our ultra reliable 2013 Sonata Hybrid started overheating and I had to find a local service company…read morefor the first time in Rancho Bernardo. There were three auto repair companies right next door to my office in RB but after reviewing Yelp, I discovered that there was a much much better one a few miles away. Trusting Yelp, I immediately headed over to Ricks RB Auto because his reviews were not only much much better but the praise to the quality of work gave me a very high comfort level. I was not disappointed. Driving into his shop is not that impressive being part of a shell station but the staff were efficient and friendly even though they were closing. They wasted no time diagnosing the issue. It was a leak in the cooling system in the rear section of the engine. Rick made me comfortable that he'll take care of it ASAP. The very next day the car was ready and Rick mentioned he ran into some issues. It turned out that it wasn't just a hose but a special water pump attached to the hybrid system that was cracked into two! Turned out this is a $900 part because Hyundai sells it as part of a larger piece that connects to the manifold, so he went to another source and found a refurbished part for just $200! Saving me $700. He not only saved me a huge amount of money had I taken it elsewhere but made several important recommendations on belt replacement as the car was aging. I told him he is going to be the only company to look after this car from now on! Well believe it or not, the car overheated again a few days later and off it went back to Rick. He assured me they will take care of it and boy did they. It turned out to be another hose failure in a different part of the engine. He not only replaced it and the coolant but charged me absolutely nothing!!! Even though the problem was brand new. I'm sold and I will highly recommend Rick to my friends and to anyone else in San Diego. It's so rare to see such service anywhere.

I give Ricks RB 3.5 as we went thru many trial and errors to find why my brakes were squeaking. He…read moredid refund me from my initial pay in changing brake pads. Then he actually was willing to replace rotors without charge. It was after we had a couple confrontations regarding the initial service. However Rick offered and he kept his word, he replaced rotors for free. The problem is there is still a squil. The vehicle brakes safely but the squil drives me crazy. I just surprise after so much effort it still there. Not necessarily their expertise or not. Brakes were taking care of and more as it was my original request.

Had my MX-5 towed in because it would not start. Richard and crew went above and beyond to get it…read moregoing again. They also did extra service to insure it runs smoothly. Timely and cost effective service. Will return...

I'll take my car in regularly and I get quality service at a reasonable price and they don't try to…read moretake advantage of you.

Farid and his mechanics run a fantastic shop. Their lobby is very clean and welcoming, and Farid…read moreconducts business honestly. They also have strong industry relationships that help them source quality parts at fair prices, which can save customers money compared to going directly to a dealership. What stood out most to me was their transparency. They took the time to explain what actually needed to be fixed versus what could wait. The work was done professionally, communication was great throughout the process, and I never felt pressured into unnecessary repairs. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic in Escondido that does quality work at fair prices, I'd absolutely recommend Fair Auto Repair. 2011 Honda Accord 2 Door EX-L V6

First, I would like to say that the shop was great at communicating when it came time to obtain my…read morebusiness, but not so quick to communicate when it came to follow up on questions I had. On a positive note, the shop is very clean and gated, so it is a safe place to leave your car overnight Nevertheless, I will not return to the shop. My experience found them to be dishonest. I brought my 2022 Volkswagen Taos (approximately 35,000 miles) in for a routine oil change and was told that my rear brake rotors needed to be replaced immediately because "new brake pads would not apply to the rotors." At the time this did not make sense because I did not hear any screeching on my brakes and had no issues with my brakes prior to this appointment. However, I was in a time crunch and did not have time to visit an auto shop anytime soon for a second recommendation. I was about to start a full-time commute driving 60 miles each way five days a week. Because of this, I went ahead with the repairs. The way the need for replacement was presented made me feel like my vehicle was unsafe to drive if I didn't authorize the repair. Every time I mentioned driving to Orange County, Fred's response only furthered my fear. Once the repairs were underway, I began to question the pricing and necessity for replacement. It was at that point that I asked for pictures of the rotors, and then I asked the shop to give me my rotors and brake pads when the repairs were completed. Before I left the shop, I took a closer look at the rotors myself. While the shop owners did an excellent job of trying to convince me at the time that these rotors needed to be replaced, my first instinct was that they looked fine and did not need to be replaced. They had normal wear, and as I ran my fingers over them they had no deep grooves, no significant scoring, and no obvious damage. I took my rotors with me and had them reviewed by a friend who owns a repair shop in Orange County. There was nothing indicating the rotors were at the end of their useful life. It was at that point I knew I needed to write a review. To be clear, the shop failed to provide any measurements showing the rotors were below the manufacturer's minimum thickness or warped, replacing them did not appear to be an obvious necessity. The long-term effects of this experience will be felt every time I drive my car. When business owners look out for their bottom line over the needs of their customers, they often overlook the long-term consequences. Lost business, bad reputation, long-term loss. Being a woman, I assume they did not think I would do my research and dive this deep on the situation. But I do not like to call dishonesty out without having all the facts first. It was a poor miscalculation on their part. What disappointed me most was not that the shop recommended additional work, there are certainly situations where rotor replacement is appropriate. It was the fear-based approach used to sell the repair. As a customer, I rely on professionals to provide objective information, explain why a repair is needed, and present the evidence so I can make an informed decision. Instead, I left feeling pressured into believing my brakes were unsafe. It is experiences like this that have taught me to always double check what mechanics tell me. I value honest recommendations and transparent communication. If the rotors had been measured and shown to be below specification, or if there had been another objective reason they required replacement, I would have appreciated that explanation. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience. I encourage others to seek a second opinion before authorizing expensive repairs based solely on verbal recommendations.