Hong Auto Service in San Diego was a lifesaver. My daughter, away at college, had an electrical issue with her car and I was worried about getting it handled correctly from a distance. Philip diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately -- it turned out not to be a complex electrical failure but a battery installation mistake made by a Ford dealership. Philip was honest, thorough, and clearly trustworthy throughout the process. The price was fair and represented great value for the quality of work. He exceeded expectations in communication and follow-through, which gave me real peace of mind. I highly recommend Hong Auto Service! read more

I have been going to Hong's Auto Service since 2022 and everytime I have been met with nothing but respect, kindness, and honesty. Phil is wonderful, and his mechanics are super hard working and knowledgeable. I will be servicing my car at Hong Auto Service for the foreseeable future even though I live in Pacific Beach! read more

Really happy with the service I received here! Phillip and Cindy, along with another handyman whose name I didn't catch, made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable, and took the time to walk me through what my car needed without making me feel overwhelmed or upsold.The work was done faster than I expected, and my car is running great now. You can tell this team values honesty and quality, which goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. I'll definitely be returning if I ever need more work done and would recommend this shop to anyone looking for dependable service and great customer care! read more

Great customer service and affordable prices. I took my car in and got work done Cindy helped me she is so nice and great at helping.

Very friendly people!! They helped sort out my car problems in a timely manner. Prices were reasonable and def better than other places I've looked at! Took the car in becuase it had a rattle, they were able to pinpoint the problem and fix it right away. The service requested was done in an orderly and professional manner! Thanks again!! read more

Terrible customer service and meaningless "reservations." I scheduled a 9:00 AM diagnostic appointment. By 2:30 PM, nobody had even touched my car. Not looked at it, not moved it, nothing. When I asked why they bother taking reservations if they aren't going to look at the car near that time, the woman at the desk said it was because I had cancelled an appointment earlier in the week. So I asked, "So because I cancelled a previous appointment, you're not going to honor the reservation I made for today?" Her response was simply that they were busy and there were still two cars ahead of mine. So, I don't know, I guess they punish customers who have previously cancelled appts. I said, if you make a reservation at a restaurant for 9:00, you expect to be seated close to 9:00. Her response was basically "that's not always how it is." Then she literally picked up the phone and started taking another call in the middle of our conversation. When I had initially called for an appt, they even offered me specific appt times: 9:00 or 9:30. Why offer specific reservation times if they don't mean anything? No apology. No attempt to fix the situation. No acknowledgment that waiting all day for an appointment you scheduled is unreasonable. Apparently the expectation that a reservation time should actually mean something was somehow my fault. If this shop runs on a first-come, first-served basis, they should say that. Calling it a "reservation" when it clearly isn't is misleading and wastes people's time. read more

My family has been coming here for the past decade and will continue to do so! The service is always good and the turnaround time on repairs is always quick. The quality of their work is amazing and I've never had to go twice for the same repair. Philip is always ready to help and it's super easy to get a quote over the phone. I will always recommend this shop to anyone who wants to get a quality job done on their car! read more

Went for service on my car and it was done so quickly! Check engine light came on again and seemed to be for the same thing but they investigated further and found a different issue! They made sure it didn't cost an arm and a leg and were very thorough and super friendly! Highly recommend :) read more

Have been goin to Hong Auto Service for more than 10 years, started going when replaced a blown engine and even for oil changes , they will treat right . I will trust before any other shop in the area read more

They are the absolutely best place to go to get work done. They get it done quickly, effectively, efficiently, and for a decent price. My vehicle all of a sudden just wouldn't start and they were able to get it fixed easily. I highly recommend them a thousand times over They have been a huge help my car and when my sister came to town they were able to fix hers up so she could get home. They are the best and it's a family business. They also have a great financing options. read more

Hong Auto Service is super nice and friendly! I'm in SD for college. My dad is a mechanic and usually does the car stuff for me. But since I'm 500 miles away from him we settled on this place!Philip is very clear and direct, funny too! I think he could tell I didn't know a lot about cars outside of my dad, so he always gave me time to check in with my dad to see if everything checked out. I got a new alternator and oil change in 2~ish hours! My dad was happy with the price, so hurray! Definitely will come back to this place. Make sure to say thank you to the uncles on the way out. They're very sweet. :) read more

They did a presale inspection for a car we are purchasing. Phillip was comprehensive and very personal in talking through everything with us. I highly recommend them. read more

I have used Hong's Auto Service for years. As a matter of fact, all of my immediate family and several of my friends use them as well. Their rates have always been reasonable and I have always found them to be honest. I wanted to give them a shout out today because the owner took a test drive with me today to diagnose an issue that I was having with my vehicle. I'm not talking about an around the block drive, he spent a good 45 minutes of his day with me driving around on a few freeways and the streets of greater San Diego trying to get my car to repeat the issue I had complained about. I don't know of any repair shop that would do that, especially with a garage full of cars that are being worked on. These guys go above and beyond. This family owned business is the best and I will continue to bring my vehicles there for serving. read more

I strongly recommend getting 3 or 4 estimates from different shops before choosing this place. Young gentleman at the front desk was trying to charge me $1,000 for 2 axles on the passenger side. From what I know there's only 2 axles a front and a rear axle. So how did he come up with 2 axles on the right hand side ? Mind you, he did all this without even putting the car on a jack and checking it out first. I strongly, strongly recommend check out other places before making a final decision & boy am I glad I did. I saved myself a huge amount of money and come to find out the problem wasn't with the axle. It was my HUB that was damaged. I Saved myself over $800. I went and bought the part with the assistance of the mechanic and all he charged me was for the labor. & labor was only 150 & I treated him to a nice lunch for saving me so much money. Again, I repeat myself check out 3-4 shops before finally choosing for this place. I'm only saying out of experience so save yourself some money and time with these guys. read more

Thank you so much Hongs Auto. I came in with a car that had been neglected. Brakes and some other big things. Phil gave me a quick estimate and timeline, which was met. It's been great having my car back in much better shape. Completely recommend. read more

If you are looking for a fair, honest mechanic shop that will take care of you, look no further. Hong's Auto Service has been servicing my families vehicles for over a decade. Philip and his crew are professional, get the work done in a timely manner, and above all are honest. When I drop off my vehicles here I don't have to worry about the quality of work, or being ripped off. I definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for a new place. read more

I finally found a reliable mechanic after 2 others I tried out over the past 3 years didn't work out. Neither could fix the check engine light coming on. I went to Hong of this year and after inspection and test driving it, they were able to diagnose the issues and fix them so that I could finally pass smog. My car runs the best it has in the past few years. They were very courteous and informative, and their pricing is reasonable. I am very happy with Hong Auto Service. Totally would recommend!! read more

Good honest guys. Had an issue with my car that would surpass its value, and they gave it to me straight, didn't waste my time and didn't let me pay for the quick assessment despite my insistence. I'll be back every single time and I recommend you go too! Cheapest rate I saw for the diagnostic by the way, and they can get you in same day. read more

They are straight crooks, very unprofessional they falsely quote you $110.00 to check your car's issue then when you get there to pick up your car they try to charge you the $110.00 times the amount of hours it took them to just check it but they don't even tell you. Then they box your car in so you can't get it out until you pay them their bonus money. Son Phillip & employee Tom work together as thief's there. They don't even repair your vehicle. read more

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Took my Honda civic in for a diagnosis. I had an emission systems light on. They were quick and thorough! They let me know it was an issue related to a recall on my car which I appreciated. And recommended I take it in to the dealership before getting any repairs. Overall, professional and quality care! read more

Fast service and fair prices. I feel like they are honest and trustworthy. I thought my brakes were done for but they assured me only my rear brakes needed to be fixed. I appreciate the honesty! read more

I've been going to Hong Auto Service for over 10 years and there's no other shop that i'd rather take my vehicles to. Philip always provides great service and is honest about whatever your car needs to be handled. 5 stars read more

OK if you're looking for a consistent and quality auto repair shop... Stop looking. My cell phone number is 816-550-5973. You call me anytime if you want a referral for Hongs Auto. Phil is the greatest mechanic perhaps on the planet. He is so good at his craft and their customer service is amazing. Most recently I was selling a 2008 LR to land rover to my nephew. As a precaution I took it into Hongs to double check everything. Turns out the radiator fan was out and I was planning on driving the vehicle to the Midwest on Wednesday. I ordered the radiator fan online to find the best price and it was supposed to arrive on Monday. However the online retailer didn't rush order it and I ended up on Tuesday not having a radiator fan to install the vehicle. Phil dropped what he was doing worked with his uncle to call multiple vendors and actually found a better land rover product at a cheaper price than the online retailer on the same day as I was leaving town. Phil had it installed and tested everything before I left for my road trip all at an amazing price and he did it in less than six hours including sourcing the part and installing and testing. I will never look for another mechanic and if I ever leave San Diego I probably would drive my vehicles into town to see Phil and the team. read more

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Remember back in your broke college kid days when you thought you were the baddest b on the block driving that beat up beater integra your ex did a crappy job painting himself but it's okay because you were the only girl you knew driving stick? Nobody?! Only me? Yeah well if you drove anything like my old integ then you'd know, that I know a thing or two about mechanics. I LIVED at my friends shops. My friends dads friends nephews shop. You get the point. I've been screwed over, tricked, you name it but I've learned a lot along the way. Not only about cars but about who to trust etc. After going to this shop, I can finally say, IM HOME! I found my shop for life ayy! A friend recommended them to me a couple years ago and I haven't gone anywhere else since! Its family owned and operated! It's right off the freeway. There are so many places to eat and hang out around while they work on your car. But the BEST part is the workers. They are friendly, they seriously know what they're doing, and they are honest! Finally! The perfect place! Ask for Philip or his dad Hong. They take care of their customers! I can't believe it took me so long to realize they had a yelp account to write this post. Go see them for all your car needs and tell them the white girl sent you. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Best repair shop in town! I got my starter replaced at a great price. They finished in great time. Definitely recommend coming here for any issues with your car. Everyone is friendly and professional here and they even have a waiting room where you can watch TV or if you want to grab a bite to eat while waiting for your car, it is walking distance from a lot of restaurants. read more

Hongs has been my familys go to mechanic for the past decade! Mr. Hong and Philip help us out all the time. They are fast and reliable with their repairs and will always find a way to accommodate you and your schedule! read more

I have been going to them since i got my first car and they are truly amazing! They take their time to listen and they are very honest unlike other shops and very friendly. Ive recommended my friends and family to go over here and they are happy with their service as I am. Will continue to come and fix my car here. read more

The team at Hongs have saved my butt so many times. I've been going here for a few years and every visit I'm given great customer service and their prices are very reasonable. They actually honor their warranty, which can be hard to find among auto repair shops. They really take care of their customers which is why I keep coming back, even though I've moved out of area. Thank you guys! read more

I've been coming to Hong's for several years and they have always had outstanding and humble service. They have done so much to keep my truck running and have gone out of their way to accommodate me in any way they could. They are an honest and knowledgeable shop who really cares about the well-being of your vehicle and making sure your vehicle is always at it's top performance. Their prices for the services rendered can not be beat in my opinion and they aren't out to rip you off, take advance or over charge you for their service. I made the mistake of going to another auto mechanic that was close to home and was given a bill upfront of $125 for just a diagnostic that wasn't performed! I immediately left and drove out of my way to visit Hong's to get my work done. That was enough for me to know that they will be my only mechanic as long as I live in San Diego! read more

Every time I bring my vehicles here I always receive great customer service, great prices, and great work. Thank you Phil for always being so helpful and everyone else here at Hongs! read more

TL:DR - Made appointment week out, dropped car off, returned when service should have been complete, no service done because they didn't order required parts. I called and made an appointment a week out for an oil change and tire rotation. Gave information on make/model of my car. Arrived on the date of my appointment, dropped off the car, and was told it would take about an hour. I returned an hour later to find out that nothing was done to the car. I was told they didn't have the "Right oil" for my car. If I wanted them to do the work, they could order it and I could come back next week. That is the whole reason I called a week in advance and made an appointment, so you could order the parts needed for the service. Take a day off from work, waste time car-less, no service done, no phone call. read more

Brother in law came here to get his truck repaired and what look like a $1K job turned out to be $400. So happy he got taken care of and along with that they were able to get him a smog check! It was quick and easy! Couldn't be happier for him! I will definitely be taking my car here next time I'm in town. read more

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Great and quick service. Always get my oil change and other car maintenance here when I'm visiting my family. Easy and no fuss. Highly recommend for car needs. read more

Hong's Auto Repair is the epitome of top-tier service and expertise. Tom and Phillip go above and beyond to provide honest deals and five-star customer service. Their genuine care for customers sets them apart from the competition. With their unmatched knowledge and attention to detail, they've become the go-to choice for all my car needs. Hong's Auto Repair is simply the best in town--I wouldn't trust my vehicles anywhere else. If you're looking for exceptional service and genuine care for your car, look no further than Tom and Phillip at Hong's Auto Repair. read more

They had my car hella long which is understandable. But multiple times they would tell me my car is ready, I show up and they tell me it's going to take more time. Just say that over the phone, very expensive rate compared to others but it's exceptional work. Personally wouldn't go back or waste my time. read more

Philip and his team has gained my trust for the past 15 years. Great communication, great pricing, quality of work is great and honest team members. Don't hesitate to trust Philip and his team. Thank you again for always keeping my vehicles and family safe on the road. read more

My family and I have been taking our cars to Hong's for decades. They are very knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy. Service is fast and prices are very reasonable. I've taken my cars to other places where I've lived outside of San Diego, and nothing compares. It's hard to find an honest auto mechanic who won't try to oversell you. Hong's will not do that. We won't take our cars anywhere else. We completely trust Hong's! read more

From knowledge and expertise to prices and work quality Hong Auto Service has it on lock. I brought my 2003 Honda Accord to them recently and they diagnosed my old worn out suspension and fixed the leaks I had from the axle seals and valve covers. The workmanship was great and the prices were fair and they even helped keep my cost down by doing up and coming repairs/ maintenance while they were already working on it, I saved hundreds of dollars thanks to their courtesy and consideration. Philip and Tom were the main guys I talked to and they explained everything they were doing to my car and didn't leave me in the dark with anything. These guys are great and I recommend family and friends to them all the time! Thank you guys for taking care of me and my cars. read more

These guys treat you like family. They make sure you leave and are safe and happy. I moved 40 mins away from them and the tows or the drives are more than worth it. They get the job done fast. They get the job done right. And they talk you through every step of the way. Highly recommend them. In fact I have my whole family going here! read more

I'm really lucky to stuble into Hong's. It all started with a simple oil change and after each visit they make sure to give me a quick overview of things I may need in the future, breaks, tire thread, you name it. I'm glad to be doing business with them as they have helped me with numerous items from brake replacement, engine repairs, alignments, and much more. They are a friendly group and I would gladly continue business with them for quick and quality service with great communication at fair prices. read more