Our go-to for repair and maintenance for all our foreign cars! Joe and his team are professional, understanding and reasonably priced. I almost gave into the BMW dealer doing this repair for me, but was weary about the quote they gave me. After shopping around the repair quote, FTS came in the best and fastest. Also had a repair done on our Infiniti at a pinch. They got it done so quickly and were back on the road the next day. read more

FTS Auto Repair - BMW X5 40e hybrid battery starter and auxiliary battery replacements to get us back and running like normal. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

It takes a lot for a yelper to leave a review, it takes time, effort and patience and a desire. For what? FTS has many many reviews all saying virtually the same thing, "Integrity". How hard is that? To get them to all say the same thing? But it's true here with Nick and Joe, are honest men, never cheat me or lie to me. I've been bringing my car here for 8 years thus far. These men are the real deal. I feel safe and cared for, really I do. read more

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Only place I trust to work in my classic car. Straight forward pricing and quality work.

My husband has a 71 chevelle that needed some attention. It was a bit nerve wracking to find a shop that could help us but he did some research and landing on FTS and we're glad he did! The work was done quickly and expertly and we're very excited to have found a shop that can continue to help us as we all know classic cars need all the love! read more

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Awesome service every time I need them. They can fix any car issue. I'll never go to a dealership mechanic ever again.

FTS put my worries to rest after a stressful rental experience & set tires, and fluids straight to get me home safely at no charge. Was in and out within 20 minutes. Lovely caring and honest staff- beautiful shop- spotless environment with lots of personal touches - fridge stocked with drinks and snacks while you wait. Thanks! read more

FTS Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

These guys are awesome. Nick and Joe are super honest and won't recommend something unless your car actually needs it. They are also good at what they do and found problems from an old repair job I had done in colorado when I was rear ended read more

TRUST! It's nice to find a great mechanic that you can trust who is an expert in older car repair and does work at a very reasonable price. read more

Great quality honest and nice people cannot ask for more when looking for automotive work.

I always have a good experience at FTS Auto. Nick is super awesome - tells you what the car needs without upselling like at the dealership. I have visited the shop multiple times for regular service. Great prices for the service you are getting plus they are always very quick to get you back in your car. Thanks FTS! read more

My Dad always told me, if you don't know your car know your mechanic. I have been a customer of FTS Auto for over 12 years. Joe and Nick Dimaio know how to take care of their customers. I took my Honda in for its 100k mile tune up and after running the diagnostics, found nothing wrong with the car. One of the technicians even drove it to make sure. As a woman who is clueless about what's happening under the hood of my car, any other auto shop could have taken advantage of me and charged me for things I didn't need. I am so thankful to FTS Auto for being so trustworthy and full of integrity. I highly recommend them! read more

It's really rare to find an autoshop these days that won't try to nickel and dime you or tell you that your car suddenly has multiple issues that need to be addressed immediately. I brought my car in for an oil leak inspection and the mechanics laid out the issues to me and showed me where the leaks were coming from. They were upfront about the cost and their recommendations and didn't try to sway me in any direction. I was prepared for them to try and push for expensive repairs, but I was met with honest service. I felt comfortable talking to the mechanics and making a decision based on their recommendations. I would highly recommend this autoshop, otherwise I wouldn't have written a review lol. read more

I've been going here for years. I can't take my cars anywhere else. Today, they took care of my mom's car. This is the only place trust to be honest with everyone especially the elderly. read more

This morning we had a appointment to do a electronic ignition conversion on the distributor at FTS the lead mechanic Mike is the man over there with 40 years the working on classic cars.To the whole crew over there keep doing what you're doing and take care of folks and you will see the return also, a shout out to Mark GO RAIDERS Oh one more important thing to JOE the owner. read more

The Honda dealer wanted $168 for routine transmission flush which I thought sounded over priced. A friend a told me about FTS auto so I decided to give them a call. I was quoted $87 and they said it would take an hour. They got in right when in the time they quoted; and I had a yummy cookie too while I waited. Definitely worth trying FTS Auto, they are now my go to for auto care!!! read more

FTS Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

CertaPro Painters of La Jolla and Central San Diego Relies on FTS Auto Repair to take his Jeep on the road. Great service and good pricing. I call in they worked me into there schedule and got me back on the road. Thank FTS Steve read more

So back in February when San Diego got some real rain, my car decided not to start as the rain started to come down hard, which is always how it goes, isn't it? No one says, "it was a bright, beautiful sunny day when my car wouldn't start, but it was okay because the birds were chirping, flowers were blooming, and life was good." After Yelping some local mechanics, I found FTS but they were about to close in 5 minutes. I tried calling anyway and someone actually picked up. I'm not sure who it was, but he was helpful in explaining where to drop my keys off and park my car overnight. They share the lot with some other mechanics right next to the Emerald strip mall, so it was easy to find. I didn't feel unsafe leaving my car there which was a good sign. I called back the next day to get a report on my car expecting to shell out some $$$. However, they told me that they tried starting my car about 20 times and it started each time. I asked them how much I owe them, and the employee said it was free! Seriously?! I was expecting to pay since they ran a diagnostic, but they didn't charge me anything! I'm very impressed with their customer service, and I would definitely go back for future car issues. Thanks FTS! read more

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I lost my long time mechanic and was recommend to FTS. I have a Toyota Camry that has a few years on it, FTS has been able to fix any problems I have and the car is running great. I have talked with Joe and he has been great on fitting me into a schedule to have repairs done. Thank you for the great service. read more

This place is fantastic! They have always been honest and upfront with me and get the job done quickly. I brought my car into the dealership for an estimate when it was making a funky noise and they came up with a wide range of things that "needed fixing" and estimated it at $3k. I brought it to FTS and they figured out it was just that the rubber gasket on the hood prop rod had come off. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else in SD. read more

We discovered FTS Auto Repair back in 2017. They helped us with our brakes and some other issues we were having with our car. After that we quit taking our cars to the dealership. Nick is the best!! He's friendly, honest and super helpful. Each time we've taken our car in, we've gotten the best service. Their rates are much lower than the dealership. They do quality work. Which you don't see much of these days. Our cars have always been repaired right the first time. I can't say enough good things about them. You'll have to take your car there and find out for yourself!! read more

We live in Kearny Mesa, which translates roughly to "the land of car repair shops". Competition in the area is fierce, and over the years we have given a bunch of different establishments our business, but never were really confident that we were getting an honest assessment or an honest price. Ten years ago, a coworker recommended FTS, and we haven't used anyone BUT FTS since. This is a no-nonsense shop that focuses on keeping your vehicle in superb running condition at a reasonable price. We've got our kids using them too, now, so two happy generations of consumers. read more

The incredible team at FTS has helped me on multiple occasions. I took my car there when it was making fun grinding noises... Ick. They were extremely prompt and helpful. I took the car back in for my 100,000 mile check and took all of their suggestions. This is not because they were pushy at all - quite the opposite - but because I trust them to tell me what I need and it's just easier to do it all at once. I will always go to them! read more

Attention to detail is not a priority. They didn't earn my trust or future business. I have a 1961 F100 that had a variety of bugs that needed to be worked out. I went to FTS based on a recommendation from someone at work. The first time I went to pick up my truck after I was told work was complete I found that the parking brake they "fixed" wasn't working. I asked around the shop and eventually talked to the mechanic that installed many new parking brake components to see if I was missing something and he just shrugged his shoulders. They eventually made the parking brake functional. They convinced me that my overheating issue required a new radiator, which I approved and this did fix my overheating issue. Unfortunately the "new radiator" was either used, or horribly beat up upon install as many of fins on the engine side were damaged. After one failed attempt to pick up my truck because work hadn't actually been completed as described, I was finally driving my truck home. I got most of the way home before my truck began to shake aggressively at about 2500 RPM. I called Joe right away and he called me back, and to his defense, paid for the tow back to FTS, which I appreciated. After having the truck for another week I was told that the "shake" had to be coming from the "rotary assembly" as they had ruled out transmission, drive shaft, transfer case or any other drive train possibilities. They quoted me the best case and worst case dollar amount for getting into the rotary assembly. I should have got a second opinion...I took the truck to an engine builder based on the information Joe gave me about his diagnosis that FTS had ruled out any drive train issues and that it must be in the rotary assembly. So instead of paying $2000 to get into the rotary assembly, I had the engine rebuilt. After engine rebuild, I still have the "shake"... read more

I had an emergency issue today with my Lincoln MKX and needed the vehicle to be looked at as soon as possible, my friend who also takes his vehicle to FTS referred me to them, he gets his vehicle maintenance and any work done at their shop all the time. Well, the emergency issue was all my lights/sensors came on for airbags, tire error and an ODO error came on and my vehicle went into a weird mode of feeling like I was in 5th gear trying to drive. Well, I had to call AAA to tow my car to FTS and not only was Nick able to get my vehicle looked at today, they were also able to fix the problem today as well. They were awesome and I definitely know that I will take my vehicle there for any other work/maintenance that I might need. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for vehicle servicing! read more

I bought a yelp coupon to FTS about a year to two years ago. I brought my car in for services because I no longer felt that Firestone was a company I wanted to use any longer ( was with Firestone for 6 years until i realized how in-genuine they are...just want your mula! Of course). FTS workers are sincere and genuine, and what really got me was their deals and prices. As a young adult who can't afford much, they make it possible. Great service, great price, and they have been nice enough to take their time out of the shop to drop me off at work or drop off my car. Reliable, and boyfriend approved. Thanks Nick and the crew! read more

FTS Auto Repair - This is a deal! Got it last year, totally worth it! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in for an oil change initially but I had some tire issues the day before and Nick took care of that in addition to the oil change; checked all the tires, re-inflated, everything. I left feeling very with regards to my safety and vehicle reliability. I don't usually like auto shops but I will definitely be coming back here. Highly recommend! read more

They were the only ones who would work on my newly purchased 1981 Honda Civic. They were prompt, knowledgeable, with reasonable prices, and very sweet. read more

Our family has used FTS Auto Repair for about 20 years now across multiple generations of vehicles and they always help make sure our cars are kept in the best shape with solid advice, great technicians, outstanding warranties, and a great value. Highly recommend them for all your auto maintenance needs. read more

My car was long overdue for a "check up" and was starting to sound funny, drive funny....you know the drill. Having just moved to San Diego I was super nervous to go to a mechanic because I didn't want to get taken for a ride and get charged a ton or get unnecessary work done. A friend recommended Joe's shop and I was so so glad for it. They did an overview of my car and then Joe called me personally to tell me what was up. There was a first round of repairs that he believed would fix the issues. He let me know the cost breakdown. He then said if the problems persisted after the initial repairs, they would have to do additional work (that he also explained in detail) but would be dependent on how the car drove. He said it was his hope that the first round of repairs would do the trick! He turned out to be right. I felt he was very honest with me. A lot of other places would have just quoted out everything and said it was all necessary. FTS Auto didn't do the bare minimum, they made sure my car was safe and running properly. read more

I cannot say enough good enough about this shop, its staff and the work they do! I found them on Yelp 5 years ago when I first moved to the San Diego area and here I am, returning the favor of writing them a review for other newcomers. My top 5 reasons why I hope FTS stays in business for the rest of my life! 1. honest as honest gets 2. fair and never overpriced 3. know everything about every make and model 4. prompt service 5. great at keeping you informed (The only reason I was afraid to write a review any earlier is that I was afraid that this place would get swamped. But now I see that they keep their same small shop feel, no matter how big their business gets!) read more

FTS Auto is now servicing our company fleet vehicles at their new location! Same top notch service, reliable, easy to schedule, honest pricing and we couldnt trust them more with our fleet vehicles and knowing that our guys are safe on the road. read more

Nick and Joe are hands-down the kindest and most professional mechanics I have ever gone to! They do their job with honor and integrity; and they will go back and correct issues if they arise shortly after your visit. They also have warranties on new parts they install! I could have been cheated real good but as the gentlemen that they are, Nick and Joe went the extra mile to ensure my car was drive-worthy. I love this place and I love these people. ALL THE STARS TO YOU GUYS! read more

Just did the 15k service on one of another company vehicles here. Joe, Nick and his entire team are fantastic. Every time we service our cars here we know everything will be taken care in a very professional matter. We drop off the keys to the vehicles and get a call once it is all done - Just the way we like it! You guys are a huge stress reliever! The also have very fair prices. Thank you FTS and looking forward to the next visit! read more

FTS Auto Repair - FTS is where we take our company cars for service! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Quality auto repair at a fair price. Excellent customer service. They follow all covid protocols and even give you a free bottle of sanitizer when your car is done being serviced! read more

My family & I have been coming here for years. I'm thankful for Nick, Joe, and their team for taking care of the auto needs for all the cars we've had over the years. Oil changes, alignments, breaks, & all other car maintenance. Thank you FTS!! read more

This place has nice customers service but they are not trust worthy. I came in for brake check up. They were kind and helped me out. They quoted me for all new brakes and totaling out to $700. That is a ridiculous price and he also offer financing for 6 months. I left and went to midas. After inspection I only need rear brakes and they quoted me for $139. Always get a second opinion and quote. If I didn't I would have been robbed by fts! read more

They wanted to charge me $2400 for a blown gasket.....well, so they said it was blown in my 11 yr old Ford Taurus that my stepson drives. I am thinking, the car is probably worth that much so I better get a second opinion. I went to another shop for a quote. They performed a test in front of me which indicated that the gasket was fine. Also, they said before the test that if this needs repair, it will cost about $1500, NOT $2400.....btw, it was radiator that needed work.....seriously? Just because I am a woman don't you think that I am that dumb..... Enough said. I am not going back there again and if I could I would put negative five stars. read more

We just moved in to this area and I had some issue with my car lights, I had a great experience and became a client for sure.

I've been to these guys for the last two years extremely honest extremely friendly and extremely fair. I have a three-year warranty with all the things they've done on my car and my baby just hit 300.000 ,and purrs like a kitten, because of them. Thank you Joe and thank you Nick I look forward to doing business with you for a veryyy long time. Sincerely Misty :))) read more

I've Been going to Fts Auto for over 10 years. I refuse to take my car anywhere else but Fts Auto. Even though I moved to Santa Monica I still drive down to have Joe take a look at my car and fix whatever needs to be fixed. I trust them the most and I would never go to anybody else. This is the best place to go to get your car fixed thank you so much for all your years of service! read more