I wish I can give this place a 0 feedback, I took my car to them for inspection and the owner or the employee dropped my car from the lift. I got no car to drive and on top of that they're not trying to pay for rental even tho my car is still by them and they keep telling the insurance they don't have my car. Ima take them to court, I got proof of everything read more

Wonderful, professional, effective. This establishment does not attempt to upsell you or scare you. They figure out the problem fast, and give you the honest picture. Not to mention they repair it with a certain confidence and skill that makes you want to tell anyone who has car trouble: go to this place right here. read more

Honest, Economical, & Fast they are also open and will accommodate you with your schedule

Quick and efficient service! My right headlight went out. I was stressed! I called the dealer and they said it would be $170 to diagnose. I called this auto repair shop on Main Street and they said to come in. I came in right away. The owner popped off my old light, drove to get me a new light and now it is good as new within 30 minutes! Now I'm stress free lol I will be sure to stop by again in the future as needed. Highly recommend. read more

Main Auto Repair - Headlight replacement 5 stars! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Fernando and his team are a God send. Seriously, Fernando is the best mechanic I have ever met and I am so lucky to have found him because he has majorly helped me out with various car issues. I literally recommend him to all of my friends and now he works on their cars too. Everyone loves him because he does fenomenal work and I highly recommend him enough. Does great work and has fair prices. read more

Super friendly personnel they have here my car had a busted gas line to the fuel pump they searched pretty much all the auto parts stores and junk yards till they found the part for my car they had my car out in a very fast time I would definitely recommend this place for repairs and such 10/10 service will be coming back here read more

Twice have taken my car here after they said bring it for repair. 1st time told my power steering pump worked fine. It didn't. Second time for simple exhaust repair...if you have a lift. Which they do. Long haired dude is absolutely the laziest "mechanic" I've ever met. read more

Both brothers and their team always provide excellent quality work! they are 100% consistent and provide excellent customer service. The value, safety and reliability they provide their customers is priceless. read more

Love this place, I can't complain Francisco and Jose goes out of their way for their customers and never will tell up straight up what is wrong with your car and give you the amount, will also tell you not to waste your money on a car that's not worth fixing read more

I've had a bad experience. Towed my car to the shop after an engine problem. Turned out the engine needed to be replaced and they did the service. Ever since that the light on the panel for the engine has been on reading a few different problems on the computer. After several trips to the shop to have it checked or fixed or sensor changed, no success. Since the repair, the engine hasn't been good to pass a smog test. Got it checked by a second repair shop that reports the problem being originated from a wear and tear problem in the engine they sold me. All the visits, investment and repairs weren't quite capable to fix the issue. read more

My brother was having transmission issue with his car he bought from a dealership and they recommended us to take our car here to Fernando. Fernando was very responsive and helpful. He was able to fix the problem in one day. It has been a good week and so far everything seems good. Responsive, fast and good price. read more

I totally trust Main auto repair! I took my truck to 3 other places and they were clearly blowing smoke up my butt by price gouging with non-existent issues. My dad recommended Fernando and his team at Main auto and they were honest and competent!! Gave me an AFFORDABLE, and HONEST assessment and had my car in and out. I refer all of my friends to Main auto. It's my go-to spot! read more

We called requesting an appointment for a purchase inspection. Let them know on multiple occasions that we have requirement; a tall vehicle. The person on the phone promised us that it would not be an issue. Rolled into the shop and it turns out that the van was in fact too tall to fit. We were welcomed with unresponsive folks who did care at all. We made a lengthy drive and now back to looking for a mechanic.... read more

Complete rip off. I had my car towed to the shop because the first place I took it to did not do major repairs. After talking to a few people and even Jose, the owner of this shop; I was told that he was 90% sure it would be my head gasket. Took him over a day to check my car out, and then was told it was only my radiator. I picked up my car 2 days later. Drove it home and it wouldn't turn on after the initial drive home. Had to call another mechanic who took over 3 hours going through the entire motor and everything else under the hood. Turned out my Head Gasket was blown and because I drove it home still messed up, I blew a couple hoses. Called Jose and he gave me the run around. Will be filing a complaint with the better business bureau as well. Should never have given me my car back if there were still problems. read more

Came in for a quick repair on my vehicle. Fernando happily hooked me up and had car ready to go by the end of the day. Great value and service. read more

Really good team, specially Fernando. He goes above and beyond to fix your car. Super precise diagnostics and competitive prices. I`ve taken multiple cars there and it was always a positive experience read more

Small, honest... Yes. Very good prices, better than everywhere else I called. Pulled my car in, started taking it apart within minutes. You might think it's run down but don't be fooled, these guys will take care of you! After nearly 2 years of postponing...no more oil leak! Car: 97 Honda Prelude SH Services performed: Replace Oil Cooler O-Ring - $90 Replace Axle - $60 (labor was part of o-ring replacement) read more

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Fernando was great. Could've just gave me a price and told me to come back tomorrow but he went out of his way to verify what my problem was. He then fixed it there free of charge because it was small read more

Fernando and his team are great!! Always delivering on their quoted times and know their stuff. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

For my military friends, and non car people. This place was great. Great service, great people. I was having problems with my car and couldnt pin point what the issue was. Left it with them for 2 hours, they not only were able to find the issue, they repaired it in the same time. No trying to sell me on "what else is broken bs" straight to the point. Great price. Honest work. Recommending for anyone who has issues. Will come back any time I need work done. read more

These are the only guys allowed to touch my old buckets. They are professional, friendly, and price is always fair.

So I bought a 2001 mercury grand marquis from a private seller and never got a pre-inspect cause I'm smart like that. And the only issue I knew of was the car can only start on neutral. So these guys found a small leak under the car (which they re-sealed), oil change, and found a wiring issue which affected my shift and brake lights! My car starts like a normal car now. I WILL be returning. The only thing is they do not give you a statement for everything that was done with the car (I write it down in the car's maintenance manual anyway). Oh by the way I didn't make an appt and they took my car in at the end of the day and there's a taco shop next door while you're waiting. read more

These guys are great! Called this morning to get a quote for brake pads. They quoted me 100-120 depending on the wear on the rotors. I went right at lunch and was there for an hour like they said. They resurfaced and changed out my brake pads for a little over 100. 103 to be exact on an 08 Impala SS. I would recommend these guys to anyone! read more

I come here for oil changes and small stuff for my vehicles, these guys are honest and pretty cool. I recommend calling before hand or come when the driveway is empty (if you're lucky!) Oil changes, brakes, suspension, check engine lights, they do it all. read more

Love this place, my car's A/C wasn't working and took it into the dealer and they wanted to charge me $2,800 to fix it and took it here and it was $260, this is by far one of the best places in San Diego to get your car fixed for whatever you need. read more

These guys are amazing! I wouldn't go anywhere else and would recommend to anyone. I've been coming here since 2009. Being in the military, and not being from this area, it's hard to find honest mechanics. These guys get your car fixed ASAP. read more

Got there to replace broken headlights, the mechanic was waiting out front (I didn't even make an appointment). He did it relatively fast with no charge. This place is awesome. The mechanics are very nice. Definitely coming back!!! read more

I went to Main Auto Repair on a recommendation and I'm so glad I did. Excellent guys who do the work at a great price. My VW Tiguan was long over due for an oil change, and after a couple hours with Main Auto, it's running like a dream. The husband will be bringing his VW here for his next oil change too. Two thumbs up. read more

I needed something close to work and theirs a ton of them around this area. I pick Main Auto Repair based on their reviews and OMG they did not disappoint!!!! Thank you for not only taking care of me in a vulnerable time of need (when you broke and need auto repair) but hooking me up. Go grateful and hands down recommend this place as your first stop. Thank again! read more

Found them on Yelp. Couldn't be happier with the service. I dropped my car off at 11am and I was promised it would be ready at 2pm. Not only did I receive a call at 2:14 saying it was ready, they also charged me next to nothing for the service. Great customer service, amazing auto work and just overall good people. read more

BIG fan! By far the best prices in town, and they do really good, reliable work! The location is really rundown, and it is really small - but don't let that scare you off - they are good and inexpensive! Conveniently located right behind the Naval Base dry side on Main Street. read more

Awesome, honest shop with great prices and they don't try to sell you more than you need. After having my car in storage for three years, I asked them to do a simple belt replacement and also take a look at the car in general. The owner made no attempt to sell me unnecessary work, in fact he even told me that I didn't need certain work done. What kind of shop is content with a simple $40 repair and not attempt to sell you for hundreds of dollars of other work? Main Street Auto, that's who! Rest assured, I will take my car there for any future work. read more

This place is hands-down the best auto repair shop I visited in California. Fernando is knowledgeable, kind, and is happy to educate anyone who wants to learn about their car. I will be taking all of my vehicles here from now on. read more

Main Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

I needed to fix my car with various problems that it had. Oil change, Oxygen sensor, Broken Axels. Every time i came in I would ask them about pricing and they did the account right in front of me. The price for all the work being done was great. I am now a regular there. I was at first intimidated by mechanics because i am a female that does know anything about cars, but they treated me fairly. They explained what the problem was and even showed me where the problem was. I am really happy with the service Main Auto Repair as given me. I will be going back again and again. read more

I had my doubts looking at this place. It's small, and looks seedy af, but these guys get to work IMMEDIATELY. I've always thought of mechanics as the shifty sort who like to short-change the customer, but these guys definitely proved me wrong. They let me watch the repairs, and they explained the repairs as they were done, showing me what needed replacing and why it needed to be replaced. Also, the price. These guys are good about that. They didn't try to sell me on any "package deals" or anything. They did the work, and for a great price. I came because of the reviews, and this is my own as a thank you to the gentlemen who work here. I drove away thoroughly satisfied with the service. read more

Easy five stars. Been in San Diego for many years and this is easily the most honest and fairly priced shop I have been to. They also let me use my own replacement parts that I provided. I will be returning again for sure. read more

I have using Main Auto for the last 7 years. I use Main Auto to maintain my company work truck and my personal vehicle. Their prices cannot be beat and they are extremely fair and honest. I have dealt with Jose and Fernando, they are both extremely helpful. I have had oil leaks, fixed by them, I had a rear main seal replaced, brakes, and of their repairs have been hi quality. If your in the area use these guys! I drive down from Oceanside. read more

Small little place but has great service, went in for a brake pad change and was in and out in less than an hour.

Highly recommend these guys!! Took my car there in the morning and they had it fixed in the afternoon just like they said..most automotive shops always have hidden fees or try to fix other things to get more money.. not these guys they gave me the initial quote for the parts we agreed upon being bad and needed replaced but when they dug a little deeper into the fix they realized only one part was causing the issue. So my bill was way cheaper than what we thought..hands down to these guys thank you!! read more

Great service and great prices, won't try and rip you off. Family owned. This is the only place in San Diego I take my vehicles. I live 25 minutes away now and refuse to try any other place. read more