My friend who referred me to Robert/S&S Advanced Auto Repair more than a year ago was confident…read morethat he'd be able to solve the mystery of why my car's interior lights and one or both "door open" warnings would flash on or stay on while I was driving, even though all the doors were fully closed and locked. The problem was intermittent but occurred frequently enough that it was truly irritating. In my first review, I explained why Robert turned me into a loyal customer even though he wasn't able to diagnose my car's problem. I recently brought my car back to Robert for a couple of other issues and told him the lights and warning notices were still flashing. I left the car with him overnight so he could fix the new issues, and he said he'd try again to figure out what was going on with the lights and warnings. Naturally, because the car was with the mechanic, it was on its best behavior. Until it wasn't. Robert or one of his guys was driving it when the lights flashed, and because they had their computer equipment in the car when it happened, they were able to quickly diagnose the problem as a faulty door latch assembly in one of the doors. My friend was right. Robert and his team--through their experience, skill, perseverance, patience and having the right tools--was able to correctly diagnose a crazy intermittent problem. I approved replacing the faulty part, and the problem has vanished! I don't know what a different mechanic would charge to fix the problem that Robert correctly diagnosed. But I do believe that had I known about S&S from the start, I would have saved $300 by not taking it to the other mechanic that charged me to try this and then try that. Robert and his team rock!

With so much lack of trust & honesty in this type of business I want to give props to this…read morelocation. With a recommendation from a prior auto repair shop that we trusted we brought our adult daughter's 2011 Subaru which needed a lot of undone maintenance. He was fair, they did all the work on time and remain accountable for their work! They were cost effective in our view & very professional. My one concern was that " they prefer cash" instead of card. Now their reasoning is to avoid the .03% they pay on credit cards although I don't see a debit card charging .03%. Isn't that there cost of doing business with credit cards, although plus to allow more business to come their way? Strange to me.

If you're looking for a family owned, transparent, honest and fair priced auto mechanic who…read morespecializes in cooling systems, you've found it. I found this place by chance while on a trip last summer from the Bay Area to Oceanside to visit family who live nearby. My truck had been overheating over the Grapevine and through LA on the drive down, and I brought it into S&S to take a look. Despite the fact that they appeared to be very busy, they sympathized with the fact that I was leaving town in 2 days, and quickly diagnosed and repaired my truck in an expert manner. Robert took the time to answer all of my questions, and even gave me different options for solutions at different price points. I chose to have my radiator and hoses replaced, and it was done in one afternoon with no problems thereafter. More importantly, he got my truck back in condition to get my family and me back home safely. Seven months later, on Spring break with my kids, I had an unrelated issue with my truck (it's old!), driving down to SoCal with the family. Remembering how good their service was at S&S, I returned to see if they could help. Once again, I was warmly greeted by Cheryl behind the front desk, was given options from Robert, quickly serviced in one day, and made it home again safely. I should mention that the "Leak Stop" they installed did not actually work, and my engine overheated 275 miles out of town on my way home, on the shoulder of Interstate 5 at 1:00 in the morning. I added a few gallons of anti-freeze, made it home, and ended up having to replace my engine entirely. But because they had explained that possibility, I do not hold them responsible. It was a band aid on a bigger problem, and I chose to go with it. I suppose they could have offered me a partial refund when I told them about what happened, but that's their prerogative. It wasn't their fault. And that fact that I am still willing to give them a 5 star recommendation after so much trouble should speak highly to anyone looking for referrals to this business. As a small business owner myself, I hope to achieve the same level of expertise they have here in making customers feel like they are getting great service for a fair price, without any feeling of regret afterward. Well done, S&S Advance Auto Repair.

Put a new engine in my 2021 ford, had to go back numerous times to get everything right. He then…read moretold me one of my engine mounts was broken and even though the truck was only three years old, he told me it wasn't him or his guys that broke the engine mount putting my new engine in. They blamed it on Wear and tear on a three-year-old truck and he charged me over $500 to put a new engine mount in even though anybody that knows anything about truck knows that 99.9 probability that they broke it putting the new engine in.

I had an amazing experience with Golden Wrench. This is truly an honest and trustworthy…read moredealership/mechanic shop. We have been working with Mike and his crew for years and trust them 100%. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure you're satisfied and that your car is properly fixed and safe to drive. I recently had a situation where Hyundai told me I needed to immediately replace my radiator. I felt something was off because I had never had any issues, leaks, or warning signs with it before. Sonny was absolutely amazing--he inspected everything at no cost and reassured me that nothing was wrong and that my car was safe to drive. That kind of honesty and integrity is hard to find these days. If anyone is looking for a reliable, honest mechanic in Oceanside, Mike and Golden Wrench are the way to go.

My wife was visiting a friend in May and heard rumbling noise in the front end of the car, a RAV4…read more The shop said both CV axles needed replacing, which was done. When she returned home to Washington an axle seal was leaking transmission oil. The shop had told her they would warranty the work even though we live in Washington. When I contacted the shop they said if I could bring the car in they would replace the seal but would not cover work done in Washington. We are not going to drive 2,500 miles to and back from the shop to have a seal replaced. The man at the shop said it was of no benefit to him to pay for repair since we did not live in Vista and were not local customers. He also said we should just live with the leak and keep check on the oil level. We didn't get the golden wrench we got the golden screw.

Another visit for routine maintenance of one of my vehicles. I haven't been here in a while. Even…read moremore important, I haven't had the need because Niko keeps my F250 (170K miles) truck and Odyssey van (230K miles) dialed in for everyday driving. While waiting in the larger and more comfortable waiting area, I overheard his phone conversation with another customer about another older vehicle. Niko was very understanding of the customer's needs and the customer's very specific desires of service; then I realized, that vehicle was directly in front of the store and too, looking really well maintained. Oh, and now he has the Carfax rating. Top tier. Niko has been doing what he does very well, serving the customer's needs, as he mentioned, without a vacation for 10 years. When is my first review? Just after he opened. OG CritDicks

My fiance and his family members have been taking their cars to Niko's for many years and now I'll…read morebe taking my car there too, regardless that I live 2 hours away! They've been recommending him for years and so I finally went with it, and I don't regret it! I started off with my loud brakes and an oil change. What I appreciate is that he calls with the diagnosis first and gives suggestions and asks for approval before moving forward. And he also tells you what else he finds, but most importantly, doesn't push you to add more services if they're not dangerous. I really like the honestly, integrity, and passion. In a nutshell, Niko's great! I would gatekeep him so he's available when needed, but because he's amazing and now popular, he actually moved to a larger facility so he accommodate his growing clientele!! Very thankful. I highly recommend Niko. Don't think about it. Just do it.

Overall a good place for car service, oil changes, wheel alignment and radiator work... definitely…read moreunderstand the price and how it works with your budget. This is a family operation where the kids work and learn the trade as well. Love seeing generational growth and wealth.

Felipe is the greatest ! He was so helpful and honest when my Hyundai Tucson could not make up…read moreThe 15 fwy freeway . The car was stalling all the way . I was terribly scared but I made it to garage . He checked and told me was "toast" . He told me check with the dealer due to a recall. He spoke to the manager for me at Hyundai and checked if I had the proper code . It was and I ended up with $5,000 worth of work or a new engine practically! This was all from his professional and reliable code of Honor ! I will be a forever loyal customer !! Plus he came recommended prior too !

Had an excellent experience dealing with B & D Auto. They were professional, hard working and…read morefairly priced. I felt they went above and beyond with my truck investigating an issue. They were honest and upfront, kept me updated on the progress they were making. They were recommended to me by a neighbor and I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. I'll be taking my truck back to them should any other issues arise. Thank you!

I got pulled over for my brake lights being out, I knew the lights themselves were fine and…read moreexplained it to the front desk guy. I dropped off my car at 10:30ish. By 2pm they called and said it was just my brake light switch and later that day before they closed they called me to come in and pick my car up. FAST SERVICE AND GREAT SERVICE. I was recommended by a friend to come here and I will continue to recommend this place to others. Thank yall for making my week easier and better!

Very impressed with Sal and his team of mechanics! They diagnosed my issue in under an hour, did…read morethe repairs in under the estimated time quoted, Very impressed and my old car is peppy again! It's like driving a new car no kidding! Definitely will be back. Excellent customer service, Sal is very knowledgeable and personable too! They know cars! You can trust you'll get your car fixed properly the first time and you won't be overcharged. Very honest auto business! Which is rare... Thank you Sal and your outstanding mechanics!

I went in for a break inspection and there was no charge to inspec which I appreciated. They took…read moreoff the tires to look at the brakes and we're honest by telling me I had some padding left. I would need a brake job but not immediate. One thing I didn't like it seemed like I was annoying the operator by asking questions even though it wasn't busy. I was the only customer present. I would recommend because price was fair. I did receive verbal quote and it was fair.

Mike and his crew are skilled, honest, and wonderful. I'm so glad they are in my neighborhood! They…read moredeserve their 5 star reviews.

Great auto service shop, we love Mike and John. They are always very accommodating and trustworthy…read morewhich is important when using a mechanic and finding someone reliable. We've used them for years!