Kirk's Radiator

(222 reviews)

Great customer service and cheaper than other shops when it comes to new brakes! Worked quickly and…read morewithin an hour, I was out the door. The lady in the front, amazing service. Definitely recommend this shop.

I brought my vehicle here at the direction of my warranty company for a squeaking noise in the…read moresteering wheel. I dropped the car off at 8:30 a.m. and was told by 2:00 p.m. that the issue was diagnosed as a clock spring and repaired. Upon picking up the vehicle, the squeaking noise was immediately present. I returned to the shop, where the technician sprayed WD-40 into the steering wheel area. The noise subsided for approximately one week and then returned. I contacted the shop again and was instructed to bring the vehicle back. During this visit, I also requested an oil change and tire rotation. I was then informed that my vehicle had an oil leak and that the upper control arms needed to be replaced, which they claimed was the cause of the steering noise. After picking up my vehicle a week later, the squeaking noise was still present. I documented this on video and immediately notified the shop via phone and email. Due to it being Christmas week, I brought the vehicle back the following Monday. Before I was able to do so, while backing out of my garage, I heard severe metal-on-metal grinding, as if the vehicle were coming apart. This noise had never occurred prior to this shop working on my vehicle. I immediately contacted them and was told that other components may need replacement and that they were not responsible. Additionally, after their tire rotation, my custom Range Rover valve stem caps were removed and replaced with mismatched, rusty caps (one was missing entirely). The wheel lock key was left loose in the trunk, and the spare tire cover was not reinstalled. Given the severity of the situation, I filed a formal complaint with my warranty company. They ultimately approved a diagnostic inspection at the Range Rover dealership. The findings were extremely concerning. The dealership documented negligent workmanship by Supreme Auto, including: Bolts not properly tightened Missing fasteners Components left loose As a result, the brake dust shield was dangling and a bolt was rubbing against the rotor, damaging the brake pad and sensors and creating a serious safety hazard. The dealership further confirmed that the original steering wheel noise was caused by a foam component on the steering shaft that required lubrication -- not a clock spring, which Supreme Auto billed and was paid for. To restore my vehicle to a safe operating condition, I am now responsible for $2,967 out of pocket. I provided Supreme Auto with dealership videos, documentation, and reports. Despite this evidence, they offered only $463 to "tighten bolts," while claiming they did not perform brake work. While that is true, the issue was not brake service -- it was improper reassembly and failure to secure critical components affecting steering and braking systems. For the record, my brakes were inspected in August, and this vehicle is not driven daily. Thankfully, my warranty company has since removed Supreme Auto from their approved network. I hope this review prevents others from experiencing a similar situation. All I requested was that they take responsibility and pay the dealership directly to correct the unsafe conditions created by their workmanship. They may deny responsibility, but the evidence -- dealership video, written report, and another independent mechanic review -- clearly documents the cause. This is not acceptable or ethical business practice

Sams Quality Auto Care

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They were the 1st company to reply on my project on yelp and by the 1st hour. With a flat rate and…read moreto the point. Others took days, or asked me to show up before coming with a price. And also their prices were a lot cheaper than others. I'm the kind of person who takes service seriously so I made sure to do my research around 5-7 of them and even their reviews. Although location they were the furthest out of mine, El Cajon , I went for it for their dedication, rates and even they check on me again days after while I was waiting to make a final decision. When I showed up to the place I got a bit nervous cause their spot seemed like a flee market of a group of mechanics all together and their own expertise areas, but also kinda amazing you can find all of there at the same spot. But they were really nice, honest and direct with what they could do and quick too. The lady in charge of the appointment and admon was amazing., explained the procedures, the tinning and I felt secure and that I could trust these hard working-honest people. Usually I wouldn't even write down a review but thought I'd make it easier for the next person would is in the same spot I was before making my mind. And also credit to those to deserve. It.

Extremely professional & very friendly! Reasonable and mytruck runs great! Good location you can…read morefind everything for your vehicle n this complex

J & K Automotive Repair

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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)

Broke down on the way to San Diego and used this shop after seeing the reviews…read more The communication from the shop was great and the service was excellent. Received a call the day after picking up the car and driving back home to Arizona making sure that the car held up well on the drive. Best auto shop I've been to

SoCal Suspension

4.7

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Great service, cool people and great products. If you don't believe go to there I.G. page and see…read morehow bad ass they are! I came all the way down from San Bernardino County to get my truck worked on and I love it! I'm trying to figure out what's next on this truck! lol Don't hesitate! Go check them out!

I recently had upgraded coilovers installed on my Ford F-150 by So Cal Suspension, and overall, I…read morehad a pretty good experience with this shop. Their pricing was competitive compared to other quotes I received, and while the job wasn't completed especially quickly, the turnaround time was reasonable and within what I expected. The main reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that several of my gloss black lug nuts were heavily marred during the installation and will likely need to be replaced. My wheels and tires had been installed just two days earlier, and I specifically paid extra for those lug nuts, so it was frustrating to see them damaged almost immediately. The suspension work appears to have been done well, but I wish more care had been taken to protect the wheels and hardware during the process. Other than that, the experience was positive and I'd consider using them again.

Tech1Mobile Auto Repair

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We had an excellent experience with Tech 1 Auto Repair. Our 2007 Nissan Versa suddenly started…read morerunning very rough, lost power, and the check engine light was flashing. The technician came to our home, quickly diagnosed the problem, replaced all four ignition coils and the spark plugs, and the car now runs perfectly. He was professional, knowledgeable, honest, and took the time to explain what was wrong. The price was fair, and we felt we were treated with respect from start to finish. It's not easy to find a mechanic you can truly trust, but we will definitely call Tech 1 Auto Repair again if we ever need car repairs. We highly recommend Tech 1 Auto Repair to anyone looking for a reliable and honest mobile mechanic.

I asked Louis a quote for putting on Brembos, stainless steel brake lines, and trimming the dust…read morecovers to fit the setup. He quoted me the same price as my trusted Subaru mechanic. But, I have to take my car to my guy. Louis comes to you, which is fantastic. He estimated 3.5 hours but got it done in ~2 hours. The work he did was great and my brakes feels fantastic now. I highly recommend him for any of your needs. P.S. I got the parts used so all the dirt you see on the rotors was not from Louis but from the previous owner.

M&M FastBrakes

(80 reviews)

Just finished up! My brakes were worn down to the metal (whoops!). I called after work 10 till…read moretheir closing time and Manuel was awesome saying if I got there right away he'd help me. Ended replacing all my rotors and brakes. Appreciated his flexibility and genuine demeanor! BONUS: when he was done, he buffed out two fender bender spots that have been bothering me for over a year so easily and free! Truly above and beyond. Would recommend this place to friends and family based on my own experience with Manuel!

I can't recommend M&M FastBrakes enough! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly,…read moreprofessional, and honest. They took the time to explain exactly what my vehicle needed without trying to upsell me on unnecessary repairs, which is hard to find these days. The work was completed quickly, the pricing was fair, and my car has been driving perfectly ever since. The shop is clean, organized, and you can tell they take pride in both their work and their customer service. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic who stands behind their work, M&M FastBrakes is the place to go. I'll definitely be coming back for all my future maintenance and repairs, and I'll be recommending them to my friends and family. Five stars all the way!

Sunshine Auto Repair

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Customer service was excellent, they had to deal with a 3rd party warrentee company and was put on…read morehold for 25 min. Patiently waited and handled my claim and did the repair with quality factory parts. Would highly recommend this shop. Thank you for the excellent service.

Five-Star Service All Around! Absolutely amazing service…read morefrom start to finish. Reliable, courteous, and stress-free.

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Took my Mercedes in to be serviced. They were quick and fair priced. Even had a desk to work at…read more It's a family owned business. Dogs are running around the shop. I would recommend.

2014 Corolla had new ft brakes & rotors done. Tim took the time to answer my questions. They did an…read moreexcellent job at a fair price. My new go-to mechanic! Thank You!

Ed Hanson's Muffler Service

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I've recently taken 2 of my cars to Ed's. A Nissan 300zx, and a Mitsubishi 3000 gt…read more I didn't like the sound of one of them so I told him how I felt about it and he made it right and it sounded BEAUTIFUL. I highly recommend Ed's muffler service for any car enthusiast looking for the perfect sound and quality. He was very understandable and he worked with me on the price. Thank you again Ed!

We have a older suburban that has been sitting idle for years. Occasionally we round start it and…read moredrive it down the street, but now we need to use it. The check engine light was on so we couldn't smog it. Took it up our mechanic in Santee and they found a problem with the catalytic converter. They said one side was bad and recommended Hanson's to get it fixed. I called Hanson's and was able to get an appointment for the next day. While the car was there they found another problem that was an inexpensive fix. They were able to install the cat and make the other fix the same day. Overall I am very impressed with the work, service, and advice/direction I received from Hanson's.

L & P Mobile Auto Repair

(183 reviews)

L&P is great, the owner works weekends doing inspections and oil changes. He's super honest and…read morefriendly, and didn't upsell me - told me what's urgent and what's not: highly recommend this spot!

Still my go to place for any automotive repair, fix, or oil change. I wanted to update my review to…read morereflect the fact that Lair and his son have been affable, honest, and helpful as they fix all the problems in my car. I have recommended friends and family to L&P but mostly because I know they will do good work. I know price and time are important factors when getting your car fixed and I can say that it has been satisfactory each time. The customer service and focus on attention is important. Lair puts a lot of his dedication and knowledge to work and his team is always helpful. It was about time to write an update as I changed cars and needed to replace front break pads and get an oil change. With pricing it is up front, and if you are ever uncertain just ask. I never had a moment where they charged more than needed to and actually they source parts quite quickly. If I need a quick diagnosis or check up they are always down to do that. I keep returning because of the service and of course because cars need the maintenance. It's a good sign that I've been going here since my last review.

Quality Auto Machine

(27 reviews)

High quality work, on time delivery. Do yourself a favor and visit Quality Auto Machine first and…read moreyou won't be disappointed.

I was in a bind and talked to a few shops that wouldn't take on my job but then this shop saved the…read moreday!

San Diego Crankshafts

5.0

(2 reviews)

Excellent shop. They straightened my bent MGB Crankshaft and also rehabbed the damaged bearing…read morejournals to a mirror finish. Thank you! The car is running excellent!

I had a great experience with this shop. My 2004 Rubicon with 20k miles was leaking from the rear…read moremain seal. I was having trouble replacing the seal and it was suggested I needed an engine pull and new crank due to pitting on the seal journal. I called SDC and sent them pics of the crank seal journal. This is the cool part; they reviewed the pics and found the seal journal acceptable. SDC then went so far as to help me out, a DIYer in distress, recommending rotation of the seal and how to place the sealants. I was freaking out, they talked me off the ledge, they got me going again, btw 4x-charm-seal-no-leaky. THANK YOU, I hope to pay it forward.

Discount Tire

4.1

(427 reviews)

Wow Kenny and his team made me feel great. Bought a set of four new tires and price matched the…read moreInternet price. I drove home and got a screw stuck in my tire the same day. They fixed it the next day. Always go to discount over Costco in my opinion. You will save $ and have better customer service. Pro tip: always get tread wear rating above 500 If you want your tires to last.

After being made aware of my concerns. The Discount team worked to make sure I was…read moreMade happy. They refunded me and all is well:) Thank you Rich:)

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Lainey M.

14 years ago

I've been meaning to write this review for months now! Geesh! Well, let me inform you all, especially you women out there, that Kirk's Radiator & Auto Air Conditioning is the place to go! Seriously, as a woman, I've been jerked around by so many mechanics and shops out there. I can honestly say Ryan and Stan are truly amazing. Not only do they talk the talk, they walk the walk. I had an issue with my air conditioner in my Jeep Cherokee that it would be cold one minute and not so much the next. I took it in and was told that the a.c. clutch needed to be shimmied. It was done within a half hour and at a fair price. My A.C. has been working perfectly since that time. Then my jeep was running hotter than normal and I did what some do and try and eliminate by way of replacing smaller, less expensive parts hoping it would fix the problem. Nope! Took it back in to Kirk's and Stan said that it was more than likely the radiator needed to be replaced. Of course, not something I wanted to have to do again, but I've put many miles on my Jeep and after replacing other cooling/heating components, Stan was right. The new radiator was installed within a couple of hours and it has been running right at 210 where it was before the issues started happening. Oh, and I had called around to compare prices, of course, and I can tell you all that I would have been paying double or more for the part and labor!!! I understand some people want to make a living, but seriously??? So if you have any question, issues or are in need of some work on your car pertaining to radiators, a.c., etc, do yourselves a favor and contact Kirk's before you think of going anywhere else! Oh, by the way, they also do muffler work. Wish I had realized this before I had my muffler replaced. I hate it because it is just much louder than the previous one I had. Thank you to Ryan and Stan for being gracious, efficient, knowledgeable and honest! A very happy customer! read more

Krista M.

12 years ago

My ac was going in and out. I came in based on some yelp reviews and Ryan said he thought it was my ac clutch needing to be reshimmed. He went underneath the hood of the car and was like its hot isn't it? Sure enough it was, he taped something with his flashlight to engage it and was like "now it's cold" sure nought it was! Fixed t for $65!! Every other place was quoting me $1000-1500 to replace my radiator! Thanks guys you're amazing & I'll recommend you to everyone! Really honest & professional. They quotes prices & work times before starting and we're incredibly knowledgable! read more

Duane B.

12 years ago

Hi, I needed my motorcycle gas tank cleaned after trying twice myself. I found Kirks Radiator service and called, they said bring it in we can do it. I brought the tank to them, I met with Stan and he quoted me a price which I was very happy with. Long story short they had it cleaned and lined in 24 hrs. Great communication and great work I highly recommend Kirks Radiator 5 stars. 6 if I could. read more

Jeff H.

13 years ago

Excellent customer service from an honest old fashioned family owned business. I had some minor work done on my motorhome which was completed below their original estimate and in a timely manner. I was a walk-in customer and had no appointment, but he promptly took me in and within 30 minutes it was completed. Very happy with the honesty and integrity they showed. read more

Bob B.

12 years ago

I drove in without an appointment on one of San Diego's hottest days. Stan "Kirk" Newkirk, the owner, introduced himself and immediately went to work on my car to first analyze the problem, and then fix it. He is what I would call "old school" and I would recommend him to anyone for automobile A/C or radiator work. An absolute pleasure to work with. read more

David O.

12 years ago

Excellent customer service at Kirk's Radiator. No, I'm not an employee and this was my first time there. I will definitely go back. This was a custom repair having nothing to do with radiators or AC (burners for my BBQ!). Great "can do" attitude, very reasonable charges for repairs. Thanks. read more

Mark B.

1 year ago

highly recommend this shop. went in and Ryan fixed my overflow tank and charged my AC. I didn't even get out of my van which is nice since I'm in a wheelchair. Thanks Ryan. read more

Eric T.

11 years ago

Ryan is the man he will get it done. Every truck I send to him he knocks out and does a awesome job. I will vouch for this guy, a very dedicated hard worker. read more

Jenifer R.

10 years ago

These guys are the nicest guys and on top of that, they are very professional. They do great work at reasonable prices. I definitely recommend! read more

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