These guys are no nonsense mechanics. They'll tell you if they can service your car and when. They…read morealso give you a fair price and it's ready when they say it will be ready. What more can you ask of a garage? I stopped going to the Toyota garage a long time ago. So tired of their false alarms and lies about needing brakes and other parts way before they needed replacement and upsells on parts and service. Woodside Automotive doesn't sell you on something you don't need.

I have now done business with Woodside Auto a few times for multiple vehicles and I am happy to say…read moreI have found a shop that I feel comfortable knowing I am getting honest and fair prices along with excellent and timely work. Rod and Pierre are super friendly and I noticed they address all their customers on a first name basis. To me, that says a lot, because their customers continue to return when they have a need. A solid family run business that treats their customers like family. A+ gentleman, Thank you!

I called was given a smog appointment for the next day and they were ready when I arrived a little…read moreearly. Complete in around 15 minutes and all paperwork explained and provided. Very fair price and friendly and professional. I also noticed the shop and area is tidy despite the limited space. I'll be going back when I need service and I recommend it to all who live in Lakeside, Bostonia, or even El Cajon.

Clear communication and friendly service. What more could you want from a mechanic?...read more

WOW this is the best place to go for auto repair because they can be trusted no matter what! I'd…read moregive them 10 stars if I could because this is a company that really treats you like a person and makes you feel like they really care about the cost and trying to keep it reasonable in this crazy economy . Mike and crew should be commended for their excellent service and quality of car repair.

I definitely recommend Mike and his Crew at A &M if u want honest quality work and peace of mind…read morewhile your car is in the shop he's your guy no jobs too big or too small they get it done.

My husband and I bring both of our cars here. We love that they're family owned, they're honest,…read morefast & reliable. We have always had the best experience coming here, not to mention they always get us in and outta there! 1000/100 recommend them if you're looking for a honest and reliable mechanic. We will never go anywhere else. Plus they have great prices. We tell anyone we can to see them.

I highly recommend them, they do good work and are honest and hardworking people. I've had my oil…read morechanged, brakes and rotors replaced and tires rotated and balanced here.

This is the best place to have your vehicle serviced or repaired…read more My car needed help after the cooling system had issues. AJ got it scheduled within a few days and fixed it in just one day. I have been bringing my car here for regular service since 2020 and I am pleased to recommend them.

Very professional, honest, and they do quality work. I never feel like I'm being sold something I…read moredon't need. They are also extremely quick. (Obviously scope of work matters). I would not take my car anywhere else. I've never been stunned by the cost here and they are very thorough. I've had three different vehicles seen here over the past 4 years and they've done great work on all of them. Definitely recommend Joseph's auto shop.

I am sceptic of most businesses these days no matter what service I am getting. My boss has been…read morecoming here for years so I decided to bring my personal vehicle here. They were so open and upfront and patient with all my questions and super knowledgeable. I feel like I got an honest reasonably priced service done here and they also helped me get extra things fixed on my vehicle that were actually under warranty and they directed me to the dealer to get those fixed, I had no idea anything was even wrong and they pointed me in the direction to actually get my car fixed under warranty instead of trying to make extra money off of me. I own my own business as well and that's also how I conduct business. I really appreciate honest service providers. They have my trust and referrals from here on out. Thanks guys! -April (Mark's Auto Glass)

They saved my proverbial behind! Thank you for being able to diagnose and fix a problem in under 3…read morehours. My car was making odd noise, asked for some help and they sent me on a ride with tech. Figured out the issue, ordered my parts and back on the road. They also offered a military discount, which is always appreciated give the cost of everything today.

This auto shop is amazing and I couldn't recommend it enough. My Ford Fusion had been basically…read moredead for 8 months with an engine problem. I had some surface level info from a diagnostic I got at a dealership and even before they had my business, they patiently gave me my options and quotes for everything, answered all of my anxious questions, and gave a great price. I talked to maybe 5 other repair shops and that showed less care and quoted me higher prices. When I finally towed my car in, I never felt more confident. They were very thorough, identifying other issues as it went, and when I got my car back it felt like new. Ran better than before the problems started and I was so thankful that i brought it to this shop, it was worth it even being 30 miles away from me. There's no shop I'd trust more than this one and it's easy to see how much pride they take in their work.

I reached out to this shop through Yelp to get my brakes and rotors replaced, along with a…read moreserpentine belt replacement and a full-synthetic oil change. From the first response, communication was quick and professional, and they made it easy to schedule a time that worked for me. The staff is professional, and respectful. The work was completed in a timely manner, and I was happy with the quality of the service. The pricing was also very fair, especially considering everything that was done. It's refreshing to find a shop that provides quality work without making you feel like you're being taken advantage of. I'm very happy with my experience and will definitely be bringing my vehicle back here for future maintenance and repairs. Highly recommend!

Great customer service, clear communication about your car and what the recommended repairs are,…read moreand very fair prices for the work performed. Would definitely recommend giving them your business.

Husband took my car in asked them to do a once over on my car for a road trip. Asked to add freon…read moreto my AC. So i thought there going to tell us we need everthing ! But no! Honest ! I picked my car up they were so nice explained all the found in need was front break pads turned rotors etc. only $ 325 total checked all my belts all my fluids everything on the car like I said they could've had it, but they didn't very nice...

Trent has always helped me. Quick professional- super nice! Competitive pricing, never feel like a…read morebother or stupid since I dont understand car talk. Respectable business for sure!

My 2000 Dodge ram 2500 pick up died on me and I had it towed to Lakeside muffler and welding. Garry…read morewas able to diagnose and fix the problem very quickly. I also asked him to do a full service and my truck has not run this well in years! I highly recommend this place. There's a reason they are very busy. They do great work at a reasonable price and are one of the most honest shops I've ever run across! I will be bringing my truck here, and any other vehicles I have, as long as they remain in business.

My car's engine undertray became detached on a road trip and was getting worse by the mile. I…read morepulled into Nick's, explained the situation, and Andy - who had a great attitude - immediately got it on the lift. Not only did he completely secure the undertray with new screws and fittings, he inspected the entire underside of the vehicle to make sure I was in good shape for the drive back. All of this took less than an hour, and he charged very little for the work. A+

If you need an honed, no b.s. and skilled mechanic, Andy is your guy!…read more We got a cylinder misfire issue on the way from Phoenix to San Diego for Memorial Day Weekend and he took in the car immediately, showed me exactly what was wrong with the parts and replaced them at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!