I just called for oil service. The phone message was that the shop is closed. The owners are retired. I wish for their happy retirement and next chapter of their lives. They were honest and with great skills. Our family cars been in for 25+ years. Now I hope to find another one as good as Auto Hi Tech. read more

Best Mechanic ever. Always fair and good prices. We have been going to Tai & Lena for 15+ years. Sadly they have finally just retired. Now I need work done again of course what am I going to do now! read more

Owners are so great! Very helpful. Responds well. Takes good care of our cars. Couldn't ask for better.

Everyone has a positive review but so far I have terrible experience with this business This business is unprofessional. I took my car in for repairs because a friend recommended the shop to me. My car had a red warning light and the check engine light on. They performed a diagnostic and made several repairs. I paid $1,917. However, when I picked up my car, the key that previously worked automatically only worked manually. I called the shop, and they told me to bring in the key so they could program it. But when I arrived, while still in the parking lot, all the warning lights came back on--including the check engine light. They told me they would fix it and call me. Two days have passed, and I have not received any follow-up. I do not have transportation, and I need my car for work. I already paid for the repairs, and now I am left without a functioning vehicle. I am considering taking them to small claims court and reporting them to the State Department of Consumer Affairs, as this situation is causing major inconvenience to both my personal life and my job. These people really have communication problems, really disappointed . Not recommended these business to nobody. read more

First time I ever took a car to Hi tech auto, the service advisor told us it was going to be $2,000+ repair job but they also informed us that the transmission unit was actually still covered by manufacture warranty. They just charged us for the diagnostic fee and we ended up getting a new transmission + install for free! Been going there ever since. read more

Tai is the best mechanic I know. With the travel to get a good mechanic. I've taken at least 7 or 8 cars to him and recommended him to all my friends. If my car doesn't need something, he'll tell me. This is a family owned business. When your first get there out doesn't look like they exist, but they're hidden all the way in the back. I don't trust anyone else! read more

These guys are Amazing! They do great work. Tai & Lina are all about customer service. I highly recommend them

Back again for my high maintenance needs car. Lol Small business and honest people. Been going to them for many years for all our car needs. They are also reliable. I know lately they are also very busy. Appointments are about a week out. Also be prepared to leave your car the whole day if it needs a lot of work. Make arrangements with someone or lyft so you are no waiting there all day. Thank you! read more

I have been going to Hi-Tech Auto for 20+ years and three vehicles. Tai is simply lovely, and the most honest mechanic I have ever been to. Many people from my office down the street started to go to him and literally everyone raves. His prices are also more than fair, especially compared to dealers or other auto shops. You are in good hands at Hi-Tech. read more

Been coming here for 20years, small family business that is honest and professional work. Will never overcharge you a dime for their work. Work they perform is well above industry standard read more

I've been taking our vehicles to Tai for years. He's honest, fair and a skilled mechanic. read more

Had an old Honda passport which I was giving to my daughter to take back east for college. I wanted it to be 100% reliable for her so I asked Hi-Tech to look over everything. The repair list was large, so we ended up rebuilding the engine. 2 weeks later, I gave my daughter the car and it runs as good as new! :) Unreal. No leaks, noises and doesn't burn oil. Could not be happier. Will last her 100,000 more miles. Thank You! Dan read more

Honest , knowledgeable and decent prices. No upselling. Make an appointment, it may be a few days but they prioritize emergency repairs vs maintenance services as they should. I recommend them 100%. read more

Good old-fashioned honest car mechanic. Found these guys by accident in needing to be towed near Balboa. Ty and team have been my go to mechanic ever since. You won't be disappointed. read more

Tai and Lina are truly incredible. They operate very clearly and state exactly what they need to do and did to your car. They charge very reasonable prices and the work they do is unparalleled. My family has been going to Hi-Tech Auto for 8 years now and cannot fathom going anywhere else. If you want to have the best mechanic in San Diego look no further than Hi-Tech Auto. read more

My husband and I have been taking our cars to Tai's for years! He is trustworthy and knows his cars!!! We have NEVER been disappointed. We've gotten estimates from dealerships for work but then Tai reviews it and figures what is necessary and if it all is, the estimate comes in at a much more reasonable dollar amount. It's been over 20 years now and we wouldn't take any of our vehicles current or future anywhere else. And now our grown children know where to go for an honest job, good work, great service. read more

Are leaving my mechanic after 7 years it's always hard finding someone new and reliable. I took my Chevy Cruze in to have my head gasket replaced and received great service. It was a hard job, but the staff stayed in contact throughout the process. After I picked up my vehicle there were a couple of issues still, but I was able to bring my car back no questions asked. After some final tweaks my car was running perfectly fine. Hi tech will become my new go to place for any issues that may arise with my cars. read more

Tai is amazing. Super reliable honest and trustworthy. I recommend all my friends and family over to him. 5/5

Hi Tech Auto is a Great Place to get your car checked or repair ! The Manager there Mr Tai Dong is very helpful and knowledgeable he allways gets things done and Mrs Dong is helpful also !! It is Located near Balboa and I am allways happy with the service they provide !! Overall 5 Stars and here is a Tech shop you can Trust !! read more

I have been going to Hi-Tech Auto for years. You can not find a better place for honesty, value, and timeliness. Mr. Duong and the rest of the employees are hard-working honest people and deserve so much praise for how upfront they are. They only fix what needs to be fixed and I typically get my car either the same day or the very next day! Thank you for all you do! read more

The owner is such a nice guy. Price reasonable never over charge like other Auto shops. Highly recommended!! They did the great work and get the work done so well!! read more

Came here due to sky high recommendations from one of my acupuncture patients. Tai, his crew, and his wife/office manager Lena more than lived up to them. My former repair shop had given me a $600 estimate to fix my truck's headlights because of an "electrical system" problem. Tai's crew diagnosed it as a broken headlight switch and gave an estimate of $280 including labor. I understand why Hi-Tech Auto has been in business in the same location for over 20 years and flourished almost exclusively by word of mouth. How valuable is an honest, reliable, car repair shop? I say it's like gold and will be recommending Tai to anyone and everyone. I wholly believe him when he said the key to his business is treating his customers like family. I am relieved and thankful to have found this repair shop. read more

This shop was recommended to me by a friend and I am more than pleased with their work. I have gone back to this shop for several different jobs such as pre-purchase inspections, general inspections and various other things. Kurt has been extremely helpful at the front desk, helping me with quotes for labor and parts and helping me diagnose problems so that the mechanics are more aware of where the issues may be. I own an RSX Type-S and he was very knowledgeable on certain issues and maintenance that needs to be done to my car and Honda's in general. The owner of the shop, Tai, has also been more than exceptional with me. He's always willing to help and always gets my car into the garage and out in a timely fashion. He genuinely takes care of his customers and their cars. Parts and labor typically come as a single package so don't worry about ordering your own parts! Lastly, Kavin, my preferred mechanic at this shop, is great. He's a funny guy but when it gets down to mechanic work, he's always on top of it and can do anything that needs to be done. His knowledge in aftermarket parts/bolt-ons is also a plus so ask him or Kurt if you have any questions on that! Thank you, Hi-Tech Auto! I look forward to bringing my car in for future maintenance! read more

This place is located adjacent to the 94th Aero Squadron restaurant on Balboa Ave. Not one of those high volume shops, rather a smaller, quiet and efficient operation. They are able to accommodate you on short notice and will let you know approximately when the work will be done. Service cost is very reasonable. Perhaps the best aspect: Tai, who is the owner seems extremely knowledgeable and very honest. He explains your vehicle condition in a concise manner, no beating around the bush. Highly recommend them. read more

The team here is incredible. My fiance and I have been taking our cars here for years. Their work is quick and fairly priced. The family who runs it always makes you feel like an appreciated regular customer. I'll be taking our cars here for as long as we're in San Diego!! read more

I've been going there for years. This is the best auto shop I've ever encountered. They are very friendly, super honest, timely, extremely skilled, and they stand behind their work. And I've saved a ton of money with their reasonable and honest pricing. I've never seen anything like it. We're moving out of the area soon but I'll be visiting often to see family and I plan to have my car maintenance and repair work done at Hi-Tech during those trips. Honestly, it's that good. read more

This place came highly recommended by a friend and didn't disappoint. Owner and his wife were very friendly and professional. Saved over $1k from dealers estimate. read more

These guys are fast and cheap. 1. I had my S10 taken there there to do a transmission overhaul and replace the clutch and slave (internal). 2 different times I went. They worked with me to get a discount for my troubles. Though i had to bring it back a couple of times for questions. They were very helpful and took care of my truck. The only issue I have (thats preventing me from giving it 5 stars) is the tranny , though shifts 100% better it still has some syncro issues, but I may have to break in the tranny and ... its also an American truck. BTW they warranty the work and the parts. (Oh so I had a broken input shaft, and they let me keep it. it's my 15lb smashing stick now. So awesome) 2. Dropped off my 3000gt vr4 , the replaced the rack'n pinion system & cv boots. Car drives excellent and the prices were reasonable. turn around time was that day once they had the parts. This included an alignment read more

Highly recommend shop! Tai the owner is an awesome Mechanic! I have taken several of my cars to Hi Tech. They are honest and fair business. They show you the part that was removed, use top of the line parts, and always made sure my cars were running great. My son Vernon still has the Accord and the Sonata you repaired. The Hyundai Sonata made it to AZ and is still running good! Thanks Tai for everything! read more

Hi-Tech was absolutely fabulous in getting my car fixed promptly and without breaking the bank. Tai and his crew are totally professional and honest, and break down everything for you in terms of what you should get done (as in, eventually) and no really what you SHOULD GET DONE (as in, yesterday). I know 0 about cars so he even brought out a part and showed me exactly what had happened to my car and how he was going to fix it in very simple and easy to understand language. I'm not sure if Tai was the *absolute* cheapest but really, I'd rather pay a fraction more to have peace of mind and not be talked down to just for being a female who is a complete car repair novice. since I've visited Hi-Tech about 8 months ago my car's been running like a champ with no problems at all. I definitely plan to go back (to get working on that "you should get this done eventually" list). I highly recommend! read more

I love this place! Small family owned auto shop. Tai who is the owner of the business is a very nice and honest man. I've been a regular customer for 8 yrs now, and I have been recommending this place to my relatives and friends. Nothing but praises to their quality of work. I do my oil changes in dealership because this place is kind of far from where I live, but everytime those hungry money dealership people recommend some work done in my car, I have them specify what type of work it is and the price it will cost me. After that, I end up bringing my car to Tai to have him check it out. Most of the time, the recommended work done from dealership is not really needed, or the dealership price is 25-50% more compare to Tai's pricing. If it is your first time in this place, I suggest for you to look for Tai. In this case you can start to build a good relationship with the owner. If you're leaving your car for a repair, I suggest of having one of your friends to pick you up to kill sometime. Their waiting area is not that great. Oh well, after all, it is an auto shop and not a hotel lobby right?! read more

They are the only auto repair store I visit. My car is under good condition because of their caring. The boss is a very good man, as well as his wife. They always give me good advice and low price for repairing or maintaining my car. They speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which brings them lots of Asian customers. The first time they asked me to change my engine mounts and asked for 900+ bucks. I thought it might be some expensive. So I went to another auto repair store, which was ran by my friend's friend, because they could give me lower price than the market price. However, they said they would charged me 870+ bucks. There was no much difference with Hi-tech. Therefore I came back to Hi-Tech and repaired my car here. Afterwards I became a fan of HI-Tech and never go to other repair store. read more

Such honest wonderful people! I was referred to them by a friend. They looked at my car & immediately let me know my repair may be covered under my warranty. I'm so glad they did so, as the cost would've been over $600. Thank you again, I will definitely return whenever I need another repair! read more

I have been taking all my cars here and Tai has always taken care of me. He and his staff are honest about what needs to be fixed/replaced and what does not. The quality of work performed is always superb. I recommend all my friends and relatives to take their cars here. The only downside is that they are always busy. But if you want a honest mechanic, this is the place to take your car. read more

I have been going to Hi-Tech Auto for all of my cars. My dad has been going here for longer. Tai is always available and gets the car done quickly. If the part was recently replaced and goes again he replaced it no charge or the part of the labor. He is very knowledgeable in many different cars. read more

I just found my new mechanics! These guys are very good! They get the job done fast and have the best prices in town. read more

I never thought I'd ever give a mechanic 5 stars! My check engine light was on for over a year and three mechanics couldn't figure out the problem. The first problem finally caused a bigger problem and I was referred here. They figured out the problem in less than three hours and fixed it. Cheap!! I've already referred another friend here & she was thrilled with the service & cost as well. I'll NEVER take my car anywhere else. read more

QUICK & GETS THE JOB DONE! Tai (the owner) was awesome, I took my car in for a coolant leak and he was able to fix it the same day and for only $100! He gets right to business and he's honest! read more

This has been my garage when I owned a 1991 Ford Tempo; and later, a 1996 Chevy Corsica. My neighbor, who is a long-time customer of this shop, recommended them to me. Hi-Tech is managed by two fellows -- Tai and Thomson, along with their staff of very hard-working Vietnamese mechanics. These guys do great work at a price that won't kill your wallet. As an example, I had to take the Corsica in when it sprang an upper radiator leak -- which would require the replacement of the entire radiator assembly. Gritting my teeth, I asked Tai how much it would cost. He quoted me a low price (with labor) that floored me. I got it back some 3 hours later and was happy with the work. As mentioned in a previous post, Hi-Tech sources its parts from AC Delco or other parts distributors. If necessary, they will source refurbished parts to get the repair done and you back on the street in a reasonable time. These guys are also known for their quiet generousity. I had a few minor problems with my Corsica's hood latch mechanism and mentioned it to them in-passing. When I brought my car back for an unrelated service issue, the mechanics fixed the problem -- and never charged me for it. I appreciated that. A couple of things to keep in-mind: If you bring your car in for repairs, have a friend give you a ride or take a cab home, as they do not provide courtesy transport. But, if you've got time to kill, they do have a two very comfy couches in their lobby -- so bring some reading you want to catch up with, your laptop, DVD player, or an MP3 player to pass the time. Sure, it's in the boonies of Kearny Mesa, but Hi-Tech is one of the great garages in San Diego that does it right at pleasing prices! Highly recommended! read more

Ran onto a curb and sliced up my oil pan. Called around and got a referral from some friends to take it here. By the time I got it towed to Hi-Tech Auto, it was late on a Saturday afternoon, when everyone else was either closed or too busy. Thai was able to get the oil pan replaced for me in a few hours time and the bill was reasonable. Highly recommended given the situation they bailed me out of. read more