I have serviced my cars thru Furgerson's Garage for several years now. They are very honest and always give me excellent service at a reasonable price. I recommend them to everyone. Ron Rusch 3/24/17 read more

The guys at Furgerson's handle all of our cars (Jeep & Mercedes) with equal amounts of expertise and timely service. They recently accurately diagnosed an electrical issue that gave the Mercedes dealership problems! Thanks guys - we're lucky to have found you!! read more

I had a great experience today at this shop. The employees here are very efficient and friendly and the work was done at a very reasonable price. I rarely have good experiences with mechanics but the team here is fantastic. Evan, Tom and Justin were very helpful. Thanks guys! read more

I feel so luck to have found this garage! I've brought my 73 Jeepster in several times over the years & ever since she's never run better. Tom is the best!! Incredibly kind & patient explaining what was going to be done & why considering I'm relatively new at caring for my dream car. Never ever made to feel like I'm asking a stupid question. ALWAYS being charged fairly. I've been to other shops that felt like I was over paying for work that was never really resolved. My mechanic is a genius! I get the giggles driving my Jeepster now because she rides so beautifully thanks to Rich.Tom & the entire team are top notch. I could not recommend this shop more! read more

Local Friend recommended, professional, accommodating, reasonable. I will use them again

If you're looking to get ripped off...this is the place to go. They fix things that don't need fixing, they don't fix the actual problem & they totally overcharge for it. Then there is their customer service. Here is an example: I didn't mention to them that my car was returned to me with everything in it completely rearranged from the seats & mirrors to the items inside. I did mention that it was returned to me with over a half a tank of gas less than when I dropped it off. Furgerson's response to this was, "yes, sometimes we need to drive as far as Oceanside to make sure the problem is fixed". The only reason that there is one star here is because I could not post otherwise. read more

Sad. How would you like to spend over $11,000 on maintenance and repairs over 3 years with a shop and in the end be told "hey, sorry we screwed up your tires, sorry that you had to come back twice over this issue, we've minimized the tire noise and stopped the car from changing lanes on its own for 300 yards...we will give you a great deal on your next tire purchase, we will sell them to you at cost"? Well whoopdi do...As if!!! Time to move on and steer clear of this shop. read more

I got my brake pads replaced for very cheap and they have the best service. I was in a time crunch and they were very quick with getting me in and getting the job done. I would defiantly go there again! read more

Ill give them a 2 because they were very polite and professional. However, I don't think I've done business with anyone in my life that attempted to overcharge what they did. Example: $1600 just to remove and install heads; $645 for a carburetor that costs me $315 new or over $600 for a rebuild and $160 for a kit that costs $39; and apparently the valves they get are made of a precious metal because they cost four times more than the best in the industry. For the shop, please keep your scripted response about your competitive pricing, this isn't an argument, it's for other people searching for honest help. read more

The first time I brought my Explorer to Ferguson's was in 2009 before a big move to Denver. I wanted to make sure my car got thoroughly checked. They knew I was limited with my budget because of all of my moving expenses. Even though they knew I was moving and not going to be a regular customer, I felt like they did not take advantage of the situation and scare me into getting different things fixed. They said my car was going to be fine for my trip but once I got to Denver they suggested for to me check into some things with my car. They wrote it out so I knew what another mechanic would be talking about if and when the parts needed some love. Fast forward to eight years later and being back in Encinitas...My check engine light came on. Having two young children now, my first concern is their safety. my husband and I, though, were saving for a new car that can accommodate our family (since we also adopted a dog a 2-door vehicle doesn't accommodate our family well...). After they checked under the hood the total would come out to a very large estimate that we could put into a down payment for a new car. Ferguson said our car can last two weeks to possibly more and appeased any concerns we had of our children's safety before buying our new car. It feels reassuring that they Ferguson believes in referrals by keeping their current customers happy and coming back. Thank you Ferguson's garage for your expertise, honesty, and staffing such great people. Thanks Justin! read more

I was all stoked to go get a discounted smog check because AAA recommended it. Comes down to it and the Smog passes perfect, but they fail my truck due to "visual inspection" and charge me $$ anyways! I have had this truck smogged for 10 YEARS!!! and NEVER failed.. And when I tried to ask what I can do they said "check the internet" Come on... read more

I was very pleased with my recent service experience at Furgerson's Garage. I had recently been told at another garage that I would need new rear brakes and rotators and was quoted a price that I thought was fair. But, then with a friends recommendation I called Furgerson's and now I am so happy I made that call to get a quote. The price quoted at Furgerson's was $200 cheaper and after they inspected my brakes they honestly advised me I did not need new rotators but that they could be resurfaced which saved me even more money. So, from my initial phone call to get a quote to the day of the service my experience was outstanding. The shop is clean and the guys (Paul & Clyde) you meet when you walk in the front door for the first time are curteous and efficient. I will certainly take my car back there again if it needs other services. Finally, they offer a discount to AAA members but if you don't have that they are very quick to "offer" you a coupon you may have missed in a recent mailing. It is so nice to have a garage/mechanic you can trust! read more

Awesome customer service! Called on Wendnesday and got an appointment for Thursday morning for a smog check. They were even able to get me in early, so I was able to get it done before work. Thanks for the great service! read more

I can't understand the negative reviews. I feel that I have to defend them because I have been very pleased with their service. Had my car smogged three times. The price was the lowest I could find (now $37), they respected my appointments, and the work was done quickly. Highly recommended. read more

The last time that I was at Furgerson's Garage was some years ago when I had a brake job done on an old car of mine. I moved out of the area and recently came back and was looking for a place to have my car smogged. My dad reminded me about this place as he had a smog check done at Furgerson's on one of his two cars a few weeks prior to my visit. He chose the place partially because they are an Auto Club of So. Cal recommended shop. I found a coupon in the Pennysaver, made an appointment, and stopped in. I had a small wait so I went to a local restaurant and came back. The smog technician explained to me why my car did not pass the visual inspection (did not have the appropriate stickers for some aftermarket parts under the hood which I have since obtained) and explained to me that the emissions test passed fine and that all I needed were the stickers and a re-test of the visual inspection. I would highly recommend this place as the owner as well as the smog tech both explained in detail why I did not pass and what it would take to pass next time. I would not hesitate to stop in again to have work done here. read more

This company is the best Brad and his team earned my trust. I had my fleet of Hilton Hotel vans maintained by Furgersons they were honest and I had a well maintained fleet to take guests back and forth to the Race Track. My vans had to be in top order, I trust these people and will be going back for my 300C. read more

The worst place to take your car unless you want them to try and nickel and dime you to fix every little thing and guilt trip you if you decide you just want to service what you brought it in for. read more

I have been taking my 5 cars here for years. The staff is friendly and I have always felt very comfortable with the recommendations the service advisors have given me. It is unreasonable to expect my car isn't going to have normal wear and tear. It is nice that I have never felt pressured to fix everything all at once. Especially, when my car is out of warranty. They also have a customer shuttle that can give me a ride home, so I don't have to sit and wait for my car to get done. This is one honest shop. Mechanics are hard to find. I'm so glad that I found this shop and they have been working on my cars ever since. read more

Five stars all around. It starts with Evan at the front desk with his superb customer service and ends with a happy customer. I took my sprinter camper In for repairs and they made it better than new. Scotty was the man and seemed to know everything about the vehicle. Both Evan and Scotty went above and beyond what you would typically expect when you take your vehicle in for repairs. They take their time and explain issues, answer any questions you might have and get the job done fast all the while trying to save the customer money. In my opinion, Kevin and Scotty both of deserve a raise! ;) read more

They made a mistake with my smog certificate and made amends by offering my next oil change to be free. Good customer service.

Not sure why the bad reviews. I got a coupon for my smog test (I'm new to this state). The service providers on phone and in person were kind and informative. Work was done in quoted time. BTW where I'm from there is regulation and fee control on mandated car requirements - not sure why CA doesn't regulate the pricing along with the mandated test... I'm ok with do the work for pricing, just a wondering thought, nothing more. I'm bringing back my other vehicle to them. read more

Took my car into Furgerson's garage a little over a month ago now and everything is running great. They replaced my catayltic converter (bank 1) on my Honda Pilot; they fixed the issue in a timely fashion, made dropping off/picking up the car an easy process and beat the price quoted by the Honda dealership. My contact there was Justin and I really appreciate how he clearly explained what was wrong with my car and how they were going to fix it. He definetly made to whole process of getting auto repair work done a lot less stressful than I have experienced in the past. Wanted took wait a month or so before I posted a 5 star review to make sure nothing weird started happening with the car. Everything is running great! Thanks everyone at Furgerson's for the work you did on my Pilot. I think I finally found a mechanic that I can trust. If anything happens down the road I know where to drive/tow my vehicle to. read more

Recommend Furgeson's garage to get your vehicle's services done. I've been a loyal customer for about 8 years. I always took my truck to the dealership for services, before I knew about this place. I appreciate the honesty and good service job that they have to offer. read more

I've had both our vehicles serviced here many times. We've had everything from a smog check, oil change to a timing belt. The staff is nice and accommodating, efficient and trustworthy. Tom is so helpful as well. He'll listen and walk you through all the work that needs to be done and completed. Thank you, Furgerson's! read more

My dad always told me a great mechanic and a great lawyer are tremendous assets for a man or woman. Well, I found one of them. Furgerson's Garage is the place to go and i totally disagree with the other guy who posed a negative review. Now, i'm a cheap bastard and searched all over to find a good garage to take care of my wife's '02 Nissan Xterra. Needed to have the timing belt (a must at 100k miles) and water pump done. These guys were great! They have been running this place for over 20 years and the two guys managing the office look like the type of guys you want to greet you when you visit a mechanic's shop. Not the greasy, slimey, rip you off type. Just two older, professional guys running a business. Ended up getting all my work done for $730 which was about $200 less than other area garages - and they give a 10% discount on labor (up to $50) if you are a AAA member. I will forever take my car back to this place!!! read more

An exceptional, trustworthy auto repair business in the heart of downtown Encinitas. These folks have been good to us and have honestly helped us sort out our repair options as our cars have aged. Tom didn't hard sell expensive repairs in a high mileage 15 year old car I recently brought in. But I was thoroughly educated regarding the cars problems. Old fashioned garage serving the community. Highly recommended. read more

Read the other reviews. Add up the stars, divide by the number of reviews and you'll still get a little less than two stars. This place is that bad. They are truly what gives mechanics that noxious emissions reputation. Took my car in for a routine smog test using a coupon of theirs, which as it turns out was not a coupon but advertised bait for the economically minded. When I went to pick it up the guy at the front said it didn't pass and that it would need a $100 diagnostic that could be credited to repairs that might go from a few hundred to thousands. I asked to see the numbers and the guy started fidgeting. The only numbers they had were for NOX, nothing else. I've never had a problem with a smog before and the more questions about it I asked the more nervous he seemed to get. I asked for the keys back and took my truck to another smog test place in Encinitas. At this point I was assuming I would need repairs so I at least wanted to be at a place I had a coupon for repairs or service or whatever was needed, however, when I went in to see the damage, it turns out my truck passed smog with flying colors. No additives for gas, no freeway driving, no tampering with anything. So yes, if you don't mind greasing their wallets for unnecessary, unwarranted or overcharged work, by all means, continue to support the contrived repair mongers. As for me... off to the BBB. read more

Originally brought in our families cars just for smog testing, but decided to use them over the nissan dealership for my older z car. Every repair they have done has been top notch and fixed the issue. They call to inform you of prices, extra labor, and all cost associated with the job. Even brought the car back when an issue developed after a repair and they checked and fixed it for free. Really great place 10/10 recommended. read more

I've had terrific luck with these people. I've had them perform a prepurchase check up on couple cars for me and they were able to save me from a big headache with one and identify a gem on the other. They are great at telling you what needs to be done now for safety reasons and what can wait. Smog tests were done on our cars and they passed with no problem and we were told to drive them for a bit before coming in. We had a check engine light come on in one of our cars and they identified the problem as a loose gas cap and didn't charge me. To me that's the sign of an honest garage! I recommend them to everyone. Car repairs are expensive but when I compared the cost of the same work elsewhere they were always the same price or less. And yes, I am a woman who has no idea about cars. Not sure why the other reviewers had such a bad experience but I am a very satidfied customer who will be back. read more

Would not trust them.. They took advantage of my older parents, which upsets me to no end. The Car - A 1999 Lexus with only 67,055 miles on it.. WHAT HAPPENED: 1.) Suggested that a valve cover leak was required to be repaired, but there is ZERO oil leaking in the garage where this car is stored. There may have been seeping around the gasket, but clearly no leaks. Just like a cork in a bottle, showing red half way up, but no leaks. Overchange = $483.00 2.) They also replace brakes, the OE brakes were done at 49,000 miles, leaving these only with 17,000 miles on them. $325.00 Lastly, they charged $330 labor only to replace a timing belt and suggested that Waterpump, all pulley's, "really need to be as well" for an additional... So for a very basic job they netted $2,667.00 for a car with a total value nearly that low and with only 67,000 miles on it - These people took advantage of an older couple in there 80;s and I hope they rot!! read more

The two-star rating is only because of them being double the price of the two competitors just one block away on each side of them. I called for a price for a check engine light diagnosis and their price was $230 wherein the two other foreign auto shop within two blocks of them were nearly half that price, one at $130 and the other at $127. I did not take my car there so I have no comment to make about their service or ability. They seemed like nice people on the phone but at double the price than what seemed fair and common. I will never call them again for anything. read more

My husband wrote a review already but it got taken down! I came here just for a simple oil change that was on a Friday. Couple hours later I got a phone call from Evan saying they are having a hard time taking off the fuel cap, It would be an extra $60 dollars on top of the oil change if they go forward with the job. Hour later got another phone call saying that my car isn't drivable with a leak and it has to stay until Monday. I was stuck with no car or rental. They don't provide anything for you or help you out in anyway! They said I have a cracked oil housing and stripped oil pan. Total cost $800! So my husband bought the parts himself drove up there. They refused to put the parts in while he was there. He wanted to see the leak but they said they were to busy to install while he was there. Next morning they said the car wasn't drivable. We had our friend mechanic 15 years experienced come and drive it out of there. He said car had no leaks!runs fine. They were gonna charge me $800 for nothing! I still had to pay them $220 for an oil change. SCAMMERS!!!! DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!! read more

Have had all 3 of our cars serviced here for the last 10 years. The people are fantastic and always upfront. To me they give better service at a fairer price than any dealer does in town. I have nothing but good things to say about Furgerson's and the people who work there. Super accommodating about getting the car in and out...and always on time. Great communication regarding any work they need to do. We couldn't be happier. read more

These folks are outstanding!!! I brought my vehicle to them due to computer faults that were causing smog check failure. Numerous drive cycles were attempted to clear the faults without success. I then took my vehicle to the dealership. After "diagnosing" the problem, they told me that I needed a new catalytic converter that would cost $1300. This is a bad problem for a car that's worth $1500. The folks at Furgerson's actually put some intellectual rigor to determine the "Why?" behind the issue instead of simply throwing parts at the problem. As it turned out, there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and they were able to clear the faults through properly executed drive cycles. The dealership was unable to do these drive cycles correctly. They also did it in one day! I am impressed by their overall honesty and integrity. Will, Paul, and the rest of the crew showed amazing customer service throughout the process. Thanks again! read more

We've been using this garage regularly for about fifteen years or more - we have NEVER had less than an exceptional experience! Most of the jobs have been small but they've been on a variety of vehicles - the shop looks organized and tidy; the office crew is pleasant and always good for good conversation. We recently used them for two vehicles that needed a smog certificate; we took a walk on the first day - they called 30 minutes later to say it was ready and had lunch the day after nearby while they did the inspection. Their pricing was very competitive but the assurance that it would be done quickly is a plus. BTW... they DO take appointments for smog checks which one reviewer said they did not. Kudos to the folks that we can count on every time! read more

Ferguson in a flat out thief, he'll price gouge you for whatever he can, preying on the fact that most of his customers know nothing about cars. I went to get my vehicle smogged, and he had failed it because of the physical inspection: PCV hose was ballooned and not attached. I had no issue with him failing me, he was absolutely correct for doing so. However, what I do have an issue with is his estimate to repair this hose. He quoted me $130, in labor alone, to repair a 2 inch hose that literally took me 5 minutes to fix. When i went back and called him out on it, it was excuse after excuse: first it was, "the part we have to order is part of a whole system and it's pretty expensive", i then showed him HIS OWN PART ESTIMATE which was a whopping $3. His next excuse was "Oh yeah sorry, i thought you were talking about a different vehicle". Finally he tried to tell my 5 minute job was probably done incorrectly and that the $130 would guarantee that it is correctly fixed (I found this ironic considering the part number he quoted me on was actually for a cheap fuel hose and not the required PCV hose). After repeating my self several times that is correctly fixed, i asked him what sort of discount he could give me for a smog retest considering my trouble. He said he couldn't give me even a dime off "because it's illegal". Now i understand he can't discount the price of the test, but he certainly could discount the price of his labor... and he didn't. I ended up walking out, getting it tested down the road at a different smog place, and it passed with bells and whistles in less than half the time (Ferguson's took 2 hours vs. 45 minutes). I'm presume that because he recognized that I was younger, he assumed that he could take financial advantage of me and get away with it. Well, here I am $130 richer writing my first ever Yelp review. Save your money, go anywhere else. read more

Thanks, Furgerson's! You've restored my faith in businesses being run with integrity.Tom is a peach. :) I brought my Jeep in yesterday as the window wouldn't close, and after looking it over thoroughly today, they could find nothing wrong with it. So they didn't charge anything! Not only that, but we got a ride home from and back to Fergurson's! Going above and beyond, far and away the best car place my husband ad I have ever used. Thanks, David Drake, for recommending them! read more

I have been a customer for over 6 years and I cannot say enough good things about Furgerson's quality work and customer service! They are always able to get my car in right away, diagnose to problem in a very short time, call with estimated repairs and then they get to work. When they set a timeline, they stick to it. Just got my brakes & hubs done on my Yukon XL....done on time and on budget. I wouldn't hesitate to for a minute to recommend them to any of my family or friends! read more

Tom, Paul and Suzanne have been taking care of my cars for years. The Honda before the Hyundai and I have ALWAYS gotten excellent customer service and repair. I am one of those 'old people' that are mentioned in some of the other reviews and am on a limit senior budget and have always felt the price for service is fair...mainly because the job is done and done correctly! I never worry when I take my car to Furgerson's as opposed to the dealership which lately did not honor my warrantee. Also, Furgerson's keeps great records of all the service done on your vehicle so if you need copies of your receipts for whatever reason they are easily available for you. Thank you for many years of great service!! read more

AAA sent me there for a discounted smog. My car is a 12 year old beaut with only 62,000 miles. It failed. I looked at the report and it had failed one category by 60 pts. I asked what might be wrong. I was told to bring it in for a diagnostic, leave it for at least 1 day and it could be one of 4 possible things. As a poor single gal, I asked for a possible estimate. From 100''s to thousands, with no blink of the eye. I was appalled. I made a date to drop off my car and explained I had trust issues as a single women that feels like I am taken advantage of with auto repair shops. I told them I wanted a relationship and a go-to mechanic and to trust them. I left feeling uneasy. I drove down the street to a women that had always done the smog on my kids cars. She always said-do not get a smog at a mechanics garage. Go to smog only. There is no incentive to find something wrong with the car. She kindly looked at the paperwork. She asked if I had cold driven from home to the shop. I said yes. She said go for a 20 minute drive on the freeway and come back. I did. It passed with flying colors less than one hour after it had failed. Always drive the car before a smog to warm it up. Go at freeway speeds. Then smog. This info should be well known and taught at the DMV! Good luck girls and boys... read more