I called in Saturday morning and was able to get a same day appointment for an oil change and tire…read morerotation. Took about 1 hour for both services. Transparent about the cost, did not try oversell anything. They were super friendly and honest when I asked about my tire health, told me they were in good condition still and could go on for another 20-30k miles.

The dashboard indicator showed brakes and pad with message to take my car to the repair shop…read more The usual mechanic is always busy and there's a 2 month wait to get service. I can't wait, after searching and getting quotes on Yelp, I based my selection on credible positive reviews and chose Phan Auto Repair shop in Mira Mesa. I usually go to bigger established shops, but sometimes those shops are notorious for being dishonest about parts and labor costs $$$$. And every time I take my car to a dealer for repairs, they want to buy my current car and sell me a new car, which is their mission, other than overcharge. This shop is in Mira Mesa, not fancy by any means: the waiting area was very dirty, no air conditioning, and not enough space as the seats were crammed up. My objective was to drop off my car for brakes repair and dash out. There were 3 guys working at Phan, I spoke to Dave and Lai. I had previously texted via Yelp and their response was faster than their competitors, in fact a shop across the street quoted me $300-$400 more!! They answered all my questions, concerns and after 4 hours, installed OEM brake routers, pads and sensors on my MBZ. During that time, I took a Lyft to UTC and watched a 3 hrs movie: Odyssey, had lunch and shopped. Shortly thereafter, I got a call saying my car was ready. Upon paying, I made sure my receipt clearly included a warranty. Be aware there is a 3% fee if you pay with a credit card. But I was glad new brakes routers, pads and scensors were installed at a reasonable price. Thanks to Yelp and Yelpers reviews about this shop. Glad there is no brake squeak and will keep my fingers crossed about this recent brake work as I had an overall positive experience from this great shop Phan's Auto Repair.

I've been using this location for years for oil changes and basic maintenance with excellent…read moreservice. Last week though, they informed me my battery was the end if it's health life. I decided to put off the expense at the time. Last night, my battery went kaput. A jump got me going, but I knew i couldn't count on it. A quick trip back to Valvoline, we discovered they no longer had the battery in stock, but they checked out their surrounding locations and sent someone out to pick it up. Within the hour; I had a healthy battery. Moral of story, when you're told that your battery is near the end of its life, don't wait. Thank you for your great service!

Update: They showed they cared and Ari came out to help and George made sure the terminals were…read moreclean and tight! thank you!!! +++ Update: I get home and park in the street and realize that my car is too far from the sidewalk. I go back in to assist my car and it won't start now!!! My battery was corroded and they said it was bad... i don't have much income right now but they convinced me to do it. Now I'm hoping they'll help me. I'll give 1 star until it's fixed. I'm hopeful. +++ Sylvia and Mario ( and George) we're awesome today. I got a new battery. I really needed it!

Good service provided. I've been taking my cars there for a while.... They always solved my car…read moreproblems

Brian and Nick have gone above and beyond in taking care of my car and giving excellent customer…read moreservice each time i've been here. Polycare came strongly recommended, and I see why! Don't go anywhere else seriously

I towed my car through AAA and dropped it off at University City Service Center after calling to…read moreconfirm they could look into a weird scraping/clanking noise. I'm sure with an appointment, the service times would have been much faster but for a last minute request, they were able to knock it out in 3-4 hours! Luckily it wasn't anything serious so the total bill ended up around $90. The workers are kind of gruff so if you're expecting really friendly and welcoming vibes, you won't find it here...at least not what I experienced. I'm just glad they were able to fix the issue and they weren't rude and impolite about it. Thanks for the repairs!

My car broke down on the way home and I pulled into their parking lot and called immediately in the…read moremorning. Scott and the team were able to fix my fuel pump within 1 day. I have a European car and get nervous about taking my car to other mechanics than my own. Also, being taken advantage of because I am a woman... Their work was perfect and have had exceptional service since. Highly recommend, even high-end vehicles.

Bottom Line Upfront: Miramar Auto Repair is one of the best values of any auto shop in San Diego…read more Jason and Pedro were exceptional in taking care of me, and finding a solution to a very technical challenge. I brought in my Honda Ridgeline for an issue with my AC. Jason worked with me at the front-desk and went above and beyond to understand my issue and the troubleshooting I had already done. He explained to me CONCISELY what the feasible issue may be, and how they were going to approach a diagnosis. Jason was extremely knowledgeable, and followed up promptly to discuss the fix. Pedro was also exceptional. He found the issue (rodent-chewed wires) and repaired it perfectly. When I picked up my car, he was as excited as I was to have helped me. Before Miramar Auto, I took my truck to the Honda dealer, and they charged twice as much for a diagnosis, only to tell me that I would need a new compressor (incorrect diagnosis) and that it would cost twice as much as I ended up paying out the door at Miramar auto. I couldn't believe how easy Miramar Auto made it. To say that Jason, Pedro, and Miramar Auto are honest, fair, and made me feel taken care of... would be an understatement. They have rightfully earned another lifelong customer. Thank you Miramar Auto!

They did a great job inspecting 2 cars for us, which we ended up not buying. Very detailed reports…read moreand felt confident in their assessments.

I trusted Lair to inspect a BMW X5M for me before I bought it, and I'm so glad I did! As always,…read morethe inspection was thorough and left me feeling genuinely informed and confident going into my decision. They really took the time to examine every detail, looking closely at every aspect of the car. On top of all that, the cost was wonderfully reasonable. I couldn't be happier with L&P's service and I recommend them wholeheartedly!

I went there for my Toyota rav 4 break inspection because I heard some minor noise sometime. They…read morehelped me troubleshoot, FOR FREE, And resolve my issue. Very professional, and clear on the pricing. Very good. Highly recommend

I usually take my vehicle to the Walmart on Murphy Canyon Rd for oil/ filter changes. This time,…read morehowever, I was extremely disappointed. I was told the wait would be 3-4 hours, and I was surprised to find that the price for a full synthetic had increased significantly. I decided to give the Valvoline on Mira Mesa Blvd a try. From the moment I arrived, the manager Le-Anna was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely accommodating. I was concerned about the cost, but she took the time to review my options and made sure I received the best value available. The entire oil change was completed in just 15 minutes, and the price was even better than what I had been paying at Walmart. I've found my new go-to place for oil changes and won't be returning to Walmart. Thank you to Le-Anna and the Valvoline team for providing such an excellent experience

Very helpful and quick service that is a 10/10. would recommend to anybody in the arearead more

Chris, Noe, and the team are by far the absolute best!…read more As a new girly in town, I needed to find my go-to mechanic. I picked this place based off of a friend's recommendation on a place he trusted when he lived in San Diego. As I did research on pricing for something like getting spark plugs replaced, this place offered not only the best pricing, but the quickest turnaround. I did my fair share in researching and calling around and this is it! I had further issues with my car as my check engine light was on. Chris was helpful along the way, listening to each of my non-car speak explanations on what I experienced while driving. Chris is an honest man. He did not try to oversell me on anything, or throw in extra non-sense. He took time to explain each finding, what next steps were and the costs associated which were all reasonable. Chris was also very understanding to work with my timing as I had some conflicts with their hours and when I could pick up the car. I was able to get this sorted with no fuss. I would highly recommend this team/place for all your car needs. I absolutely trust Chris and his team with everything. Genuinely good people and that's who I want to support. I've been driving around since getting my car returned and it's been smooth sailing!! I feel safe again when driving (biggest win!)

i feel bad writing this but i was not very happy with this place. they took way longer than…read moreexpected for my car. i think about 2 extra days. the day my car was supposed to get back to me they called saying while test driving my car- a woman rear ended them and they now were chasing her down the 5. bruh my luck. when they gave the car back to me there wasn't damage because i had a u haul hitch that thankfully blocked it. but the gas was completely drained and the ac was broke, mind you it was there for an engine issue.. so i had to take it back because i guess they messed up a wire. and then a month later the ac stopped working completely?? when that car has had the best ac forever, until i took it here. i feel like i should have gotten a better discount since they held my car longer than expected, got it rear ended, chased the woman down the 5, returned it with a drop of gas, and then broke the ac. edit: the reason the car was delayed was because they accidentally punctured my radiator! also this absolutely did happen i can provide proof if anyone needs

This is my second time coming here and I will be returning for all my essential car needs…read more Kim and her team today was super friendly Service was quick and efficient I went on Tuesday around 11:30 and I was out by 12 PM Thank you Jiffy Lube!

I feel like as a women I'm always so intimidated when it comes to vehicles maintenance because I…read morealways get scared if I'm going to get scam lol BUT here at Jiffy Lube they make me feel so comfortable and at ease when get my oil changed. The two ladies Naomi and Kim are always so so nice and helpful and they make me feel so welcome and theyre super informative!! I love women in stem theyre the best!!!

If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and reliable mechanic, look no further…read more Aaron and his entire team are phenomenal. Excellent customer service is clearly at the heart of their culture, and it trickles straight down from Aaron himself. He is exceptionally personable, trustworthy, and straightforward. Instead of trying to upsell unnecessary work or temporary quick-fixes, Aaron gives you the honest truth about what your car actually needs so repairs are done right the first time. It is rare to find an auto shop with this level of integrity and top-notch service. I cannot recommend Aaron and his crew highly enough!

Are you going to warranty issues that arise to the switching to an oil that would void a mfg…read morewarranty? I bet not! Higher viscosity leads to higher pressures which lead to seals leaking and failing. I'm really surprised you haven't researched this. How about the leaking oil filter a day after install? Seems like a sure way to get more money outta a customer once their engine gets starved of oil. How about the sloppy work with oil left all over my car? Lack of care and integrity. How about the scratches from resting my tires on the paint of my car? Lazy and inconsiderate. Pulled from the article that copied and pasted "Engine Design Changes: Newer Toyota engines are designed with tighter tolerances and specific lubrication needs that necessitate these thinner oils, such as OW-16 or OW-8." Exactly my 2019 Lexus ux250 is a newer Toyota engine if you weren't aware , so why are changing it?