Excellent service and very professional!!. He knows what he's doing and fair in his pricing.

I've used Maverick Motorworks for about 4 years, both at his shop in Point Loma and now as a mobile mechanic, and Michael is an excellent and honest mechanic. He understands cars old and new (serviced my 2016 and 2019 BMWs), is honest about what work is needed and what can wait, and his prices have always been fair. I'll continue to use and trust Michael and Mavericks Motorworks. read more

I give this "business" a 5 STAR review because, they were HONEST, UP FRONT, VERY ACCOMMODATING, and OFFERED a referral that offered me ANOTHER referral and I struck GOLD finally! Thanks to Mavericks, Coastal Auto Repair for ALL OF THE ABOVE! EXCELLENT job! I would DEFINITELY REFER, GO BACK for required and provided services for my family owned, now MINE, '87 El Camino! read more

Maverick Motorworks - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Truly could not be happier with my experience at Maverick Motorworks! Michael and his team are excellent- thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I brought in my VW Golf for an inspection before a long road trip. Long story short- it ended up having far more issues than I expected. Michael patiently took the time to explain each issue, the urgency of each issue, and fully answered all of my questions. I truly felt like he had my best interest in mind and I greatly appreciated his no-pressure sales approach. When I ultimately decided to trade in my Golf at a dealership, Michael was so accommodating in being able to set up a next day appointment for an inspection on my new (used) car. I was again, incredibly impressed with their attention to detail. Their inspections and quality of work are unmatched. I have been hoping to find an honest & thorough mechanic since moving to San Diego, and I'm so happy to have found this shop. I'll be a customer from here on out and would highly recommended them to anyone! read more

Long story short, I live in Los Angeles and happened to find a vehicle I was interested in purchasing in San Diego. While searching through Yelp, I happened to come upon Maverick Motorworks. Spoke with Michael and he got me all set up for a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) that same day. Upon first contact, I knew I made the right choice as he explained the process thoroughly and I was sold. Unfortunately, the report showed a ton of issues with the vehicle and Michael gave me a call explaining everything down to the last problem as well as a detailed report the following day. I was absolutely blown away as I've never received a PPI this detailed. Saved me a headache of driving 2 hours to inspect the car myself. Fast forward to a few days later. I actually ended up finding another vehicle in San Diego yet again and it was a no-brainer; contacted Michael again and he set me up with a second PPI. This car was in absolutely better shape physically and mechanically and he couldn't stress that to me enough. He gave me another detailed report as well as his personal opinion coming from a mechanical background which did help me feel like I was making the right choice. I ultimately ended up purchasing the second vehicle and couldn't be happier! Overall, I would absolutely recommend Maverick Motorworks and have had a beyond pleasant experience with Michael. Just wish his shop was in Los Angeles as I would be more than comfortable taking my car to him for service. read more

Excellent customer service, efficient and very professional. Thank you to all the staff especially Michael. Thank you so much for the quality work and the accommodations. read more

There are no words to express how grateful & pleased I am with this establishment. Michael goes above and beyond to provide unparalleled service to his customers. I needed a brake job on my Audi SQ5. But there was a catch... I needed it THAT day. My schedule has been beyond unmanageable, and when I recently decided to purchase my SQ5 at the end of my lease - and thus wasn't going to be handing it in to the dealer with its nearly exhausted brakes - I had to find someone fast, and the dealership was booked out for days. I called a few places only to be turned down because they don't work on European cars or because my time requirement of TODAY (it was 1:00pm at the time btw) was impossible for them, which was totally understandable to be honest. Then I called Mavericks. Michael picked up the phone. "Bring it in" he said. Ok, longer story short: he said they'd be working until 8:00pm that day and said my brakes would be done by then. When I picked up my car at around 7:45pm, I was blown away when I realized that Michael also just saved me $400 from the dealership quoted price. I have to emphasize again that this guy is the quintessential example of a customer SERVICE oriented business owner. He's local. He's honest. He's beyond excellent. Moving forward, I'll be there for all of my and my family's car needs that aren't covered by other pre-paid dealer services. Thanks Michael! A+++ all the way through! The absolute best! read more

Got a pre-purchase inspection for a car that I'm planning to purchase in San Diego. I was blown away on the detail and the comprehensive work done to ensure I'm making an inform decision on the GTI that I'm purchasing. Micheal (owner) went over from interior/exterior, mechanics of the engine and suspension and undercarriage review with condition ratings and recommendations. Highly recommend for any future inspection as well as servicing your car's maintenance and performance needs. Thank you read more

Worked with Michael for the last few months during the process of buying a used car. After doing some research and calling a few shops in the area for information on a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), I gave Maverick Motorworks a call. Michael offered some advice on the cars I was looking for and provided in-depth information about his process for PPIs. He even offered to have me bring a car in over the weekend because I was unable to make an appointment during his normal business hours. I ended up finding a couple cars to look over and stayed in touch with Michael about setting up an inspection. One of those cars ended up falling through last minute (right before the scheduled PPI) and Michael was understanding of the variability of used car sales. I was surprised how lenient he was about the last minute cancellation, especially on a weekend. Fast forward a few weeks, I found a car that was worth checking out and scheduled another PPI with Michael. He spent a few hours with the car and provided a very thorough report of what needed to be addressed now, and what could wait. After speaking with him for almost half an hour I could tell that his PPI's are meticulous and very well done. If anyone is looking to get a pre-purchase inspection, I'd highly recommend reaching out to Michael. read more

I enjoyed working with Michael at Maverick Motorworks! He is definitely in high demand. He was up front that it might take some time to get the job done and when he did, he did a fine job. It was reassuring to see the quality of work he produced and the amount of cars he has in his garage constantly in flow for work. When you need some maintenance or improvements work done on your car, check out Michael. read more

This shop has always been extremely helpful. Anytime I called them regarding a car issue, they have always went above and beyond to explain my best options and to try to work with me. I know they are a quality shop and I highly recommend to go with them, they do quality work and are patient with each customer and do not rush through the job. read more

Went here to get a tuneup before a long road trip. I'll never go anywhere else for as long as I live in San Diego if I can help it. Michael was excellent - friendly, professional, thorough, and a fast worker. He took the time to explain all of the options I had and detailed which things I could have done but that weren't strictly necessary. He gave me an excellent price, a fast turnaround time for my car, and the road trip took my Camry through deserts, mountains, unpaved roads, rain, ice, snow, and hail with not a single issue! I'm excited to visit this business again and I truly can't say enough good things about Michael. read more

I took my car to Maverick to get a performance intake and exhaust on my muscle car and from the start the owner, Michael, was involved. The team is super knowledgeable, professional, and does quality work. They didn't just slap the parts on and call it a deal, Michael took the time to educate me on the work every step of the way. read more

Been hoping to find a capable and honest mechanic for some time. Thanks be to God I think I've found him in Michael. I don't usually throw out 5 stars so quickly, but it was the best car fixing experience I've had - honest evaluation of the car, consistent communication that took into account my bigger picture and needs, thorough and proficient work, and a more than fair price. Looking forward to continuing this relationship, (though I hope I don't have to go back for awhile) which will hopefully see more of the same. Am happy though at this point to give Michael and Maverick Motorworks my recommendation! read more

Probably the best car shop in San Diego! Maverick is an extremely kind guy who takes pride in his honesty and Integrity. He is extremely transparent in what work will need to be done and doesn't add on unnecessary costs that many shops will! He deserves the best customers and reviews! 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for work to be done to their car! Also works on German cars. read more

Mike has always been upfront and honest with me. On several occasions when he was running a diagnosis for my truck, he would tell me the issues that I needed fixed immediately and things that I should consider fixing in the near future. He has never been pushy and my truck ran amazingly well after each time he fixed it. I now live far away from San Diego, but I will always remember his honesty and kindness and when I move back to SD, you bet your butt he'll be my mechanic again. I strongly recommend Maverick Motorworks! read more

Love bringing our cars here. Michael is great and highly knowledgeable. You can tell he cares. Thank you guys for your help !

Michael did an amazing detail on my car and a very thorough and complete inspection. He also has a loaner car he can offer sometimes while he's working on your car which is super helpful if it's your only car and don't have a way to get around while your car is in the shop!! Overall super great experience, would totally recommend!!! read more

I just got my '84 VW Rabbit GTI checked over by Maverick Motors and (inevitably for a 37 year old car) some work was needed. I couldn't be happier with my experience, Michael (the owner) took care in every detail and was extremely communicative and transparent about everything that was done at every step. These guys just love cars which is a huge plus if your asking someone to work on a car that you love. I just picked it up and the results are clear in how much better it drives. 100% recommend. read more

These guys are a huge help, I'm trying to sell my car and over the phone, he assessed the car and gave me a good number and also recommended that I DON'T pay them to assess it in person because it isn't necessary. It isn't often that you find a mechanic that recommends that you don't pay them for something unnecessary, so I will definitely be using their services in the future. read more

I had moved to La Jolla recently and needed serve for my Mercedez E350. It is 10 years old. I found this site by searching on Yelp and when I called the number, I found it is a mobile service. I was not sure if I should use it. However, I took my chance and when Michael showed up his gentle manners and his honest and reasonable estimate of the work involved won me over. Michael is very thorough. He knows his stuff specially about Mercedez. He gave a very reasonable estimate and was able to finish the job at my house. I did not have to go to any garage and leave my car for a day. I will recommend Michael any time if you want to save money and avoid the trouble of taking car to a garage leaving it. read more

After a stroke of coincidence, I had the pleasure of working with Michael in concerns of my Vovlo. To immediate surprise he had an expert level of knowledge on them and managed to identify the issue very quickly. Upon this, he had an immediate plan as to solving the issue in the most cost effective manner possible and kept me knowledgeable on process the entire time. He had and has my full confidence/trust in his abilities and will be my go to guy for Volvos for now on. read more

I grew up with a father who was a big believer in Do It Yourself projects. If he could figure out how to fix it, then it was worth his time to do it himself. I followed in that mindset for quite some. I have spent countless hours on creepers under vehicles and hunched over motors, until I met Michael and Maverick Motorworks. With my knowledge of vehicles and part costs, I am often turned off by mechanics trying to up-sell me or feed me lines of BS on what my vehicle "Really Needs". I took my BMW to MM several months ago for an inspection of an oil leak. Several hours later Michael called me with the "news" and for the first time I got a straight answer from a mechanic (No BS). From there I assumed that honesty came with a pretty big price tag. Surprisingly, every price he quoted was better than any other garage I have ever been to in San Diego. OEM parts from the dealer even seemed to be at cost (no mark-up). Based on those two things alone I was willing to give MM a shot. I took my car in for service; which wound up being rather extensive, and Michael promised me it would be done by Friday. Well, Friday rolled around and I got a call from Michael telling me that things were taking longer than expected but he would stick to his word and get the job done by the end of the day. The MM team worked on my BMW till 7:30 that night and completed everything flawlessly. If there is one thing I like more than honest work, it's keeping your word. I have recommended several friends to this shop and will continue to do so. I'm actually planning to actually take my BMW in for another service in the next month or so. read more

I've owned the same 90's car for the last ten years which means I've seen my fair share of mechanics, so believe me when I say that you'll have a hard time finding a more dependaple, trustworthy and honest service shop than Mike's Maverick Motoroworks. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and he has always left me with the piece of mind that the repair job was done right. He has never tried to sell me on unneccessary additional service like most mechanics do and he often goes out of his way to follow up and make sure everything is running smoothly. So far I've had a full brake job, transmission repair, and multiple minor diagnostics/repairs done here and I know I'll be back the next time my car starts acting up. read more

I had the pleasure of getting in contact with Michael at Maverick. We were traveling from Vegas to have Michael do a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) on a classic Porsche. Michael has always responded quickly and efficiently. He was prompt, on time, and showed up at the requested location. We paid just under $300 (well worth every penny), for a 4 hour inspection on the vehicle. We didn't ask for the 4 hours, it shows how meticulous he is. Michael had 1.5 pages of must-do (now), must-do (later) recommendations that he went over each and every suggestion. This was also followed up with an email and receipt of purchase. Although (with his advice), we decided on not purchasing a "project car" (which isn't) what we were looking for (to begin with). If anyone ever needs a PPI in San Diego there's no one better. I am a forever customer and appreciate an honest, kind, and trustworthy business and individual. Thanks from Vegas! read more

These guys are great, the owner Michael was well versed on my Mercedes, diagnosed the problem, repaired it, and it was half of what the dealer wanted. The shop is small (easy to drive right by) but worth the effort. I got my car back in a couple of days and no more annoying engine light, thanks Michael. Thanks for keeping me informed on the progress, and fixing it right the first time. I will be back!! read more

I've lived in nine different places in the last eight years, and because I'm extremely picky about my car, I've spent a lot of effort during that time looking for honest mechanics. I can honestly say, bar none, Mike and Ryan at Maverick Motors are THE BEST mechanics I've come across to date. HANDS DOWN. Here's why Maverick Motors gets 5 stars: 1. First Impressions: You're going to be taken care of, and you are going to be able to explain exactly what kinds of problems you're having. Mike is VERY attentive and makes sure he garners as much information as he can about the problem. He won't try to sell you on anything you don't need, and he won't treat you like an idiot. If you're a gear-head and you work on your own car, he respects that and will allow you to explain what you've tried, what has worked and what hasn't. He'll even offer advice as to how you can gain performance (if thats something you're interested in). Beyond that, before he does any work, he'll tell you what he thinks is necessary and what he thinks isn't and won't do anything until he checks with you. 2. He's honest about prices, parts and labor: Mike gives a rundown of exactly what its going to cost in order to do certain maintenance. His prices are very reasonable, and his work is careful. He sticks to his timelines, and charges only what he said he would charge you. No extra fees, no hidden costs. Honestly, I would have paid 50% more just because his customer service is that good. 3. They actually care: When I initially brought my vehicle to Maverick, I ended up pulling it out of the shop again to go on a trip. I had an intermittent problem with the car, and I didn't have time to fix it prior to leaving. During my trip, I received a personal email from Mike about a half a page long explaining that he had been thinking about my issue. He offered some advice, some possible explanations for the problem I was having, and asked about the history of the car to see if he could gain more information and offer a solution. Honestly, I had never received that kind of customer service. I was impressed. Needless to say, I was very happy to take it back to him, because I knew he actually cared about the problem. 4. They fix the problems they say they are going to fix: Everything that I've had done with Mike and Ryan has been done right. He even dissuaded me from replacing and adding parts that I didn't need (saving me money). But, even if he couldn't fix a problem, I'm EXTREMELY confident that he would be up front and honest with you and wouldn't ever try to cover it up. You're not going to be misled, manipulated, or lied to, period. Its actually really strange for me to be this passionate about a review on YELP, but honestly, Maverick was an absolute breath of fresh air. I can't say enough great things about this place. Just the service is reason enough to go there. When I picked my car up most recently, I spent almost a half hour, just talking to Mike about the different cars he owns, the way he runs his shop, and what kinds of performance upgrades he can do. I was really impressed all around. Ryan, Mike's assistant is always nice as well. It seems like they've got a great relationship, and they'll treat you really well. Do yourself a favor and skip the dealership for Maverick. read more

Took my car in because it was stalling and I didn't know why. They did a diagnostic and found there was one component that needed to be cleaned and kept me in the loop. They didn't make up any false damages or try to overly sell any services other than letting me know its close to an oil change and a few other things which they told me were optional. There weren't any serious issues with the car and they charged me as such. I will definitely be coming back here to service my car. Honest place with some good guys! read more

I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu that has needed very little work during these past 7 years of ownership. Recently, I started noticing funky electrical functions, and decided I should take it in to get it looked at. Because I was about to make a big international move, I asked Michael to do a once over to see if anything else needed to get fixed. He did a great inspection and found a few other things that had been quietly going on: one thing that could have had big effects on transmission long term, and another thing that could have dangerous wheel safety implications. He explained everything in detail, in ascending order from most important to least important to get done promptly. He gave me estimates for how much everything would cost, so that I could make an informed decision on what to prioritize fixing. While he explained everything thoroughly, I never felt pressure to get extra work done, he gave me the information and let me decide how I wanted to proceed. He ended up doing a lot and was still able to get it done in a fairly tight time frame. Amazing customer service, exceptional quality of work. Would highly recommend him for anybody looking for a good car mechanic! read more

I know mechanics have a pretty bad rep but THIS PLACE IS LEGIT! WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I found maverick motorworks via the recommendation of a fellow yelper. We spoke on the phone briefly the day my car's check engine and maintenance required lights went on. I was worried my car was going to explode, mike reassured me my car wouldn't explode and to bring it in the next day for a diagnostic and test drive. the shop is small, in the back alley next to a hare krishna temple and it was packed with expensive foreign cars like Bmws Mercedes-Benz, audi vw and i think I even saw a Porsche which shows he knows what he is doing. mike found the problem on my car and dealt with that problem directly. he got my car up and going for super cheap. he treats the rich and the poor (such as myself) alike. He is HONEST AND A GREAT MECHANIC! He has only been there for a few months but it seems that people from as far as Carlsbad drive down to his ship. I live inland and will drive to his shop because i know he will treat me right =) read more

I had a laundry list of work to be done to my 2000 Infiniti and over the past year I would get quotes from mechanics to see who would offer the best price. By far, this shop gave me the best deal! I had to have my front axle replaced and Mike at Maverick charged me HALF of what some of mechanics quoted. In addition, he gave me great advice on the things I needed to repair right away and the things that could wait. He's very honest and I don't feel he overcharges at all. Also, he's not pushy and doesn't try to upsell you into having something else done. I'll definitely be taking my little car here for all future repairs! read more

Michael is the best mechanic I've ever had and I thought very highly of my last mechanic! He was experienced, thorough, professional, and went above and beyond to explain my car situation and cared enough to be honest about what I really need and what I can wait on. He also was incredibly accommodating with my schedule and had an extra car to let me use while he was working on my car. After he detailed my car I felt like it was brand new! This guy is top quality and truly out to help people - which is refreshing in this business! can't recommend him enough! read more

I took my car in because when I would brake my whole car would start shaking, I was expecting to go in and need a whole new brake job. I heard back from the mechanic quickly, he let me know that he could fix the problem without charging me for a full brake job since my brake pads looked like they were recently replaced (I bought the car used). He gave me options and had the pricing available for all of them, and gave me his recommendation which was the least expensive option!! While my car was there I also had the transmission fluid replaced and the price was extremely competitive. I will be bringing my car back here whenever I need anything done, it is nice to have an honest mechanic who is looking out for the best interest of his customers not his bank account! read more

Called Maverick Motorworks after the first mechanic I took my car to told me I would need to repair two parts in the engine totaling over $1000. Michael was able to come to my house the same afternoon that I called him and after looking at it let me know I only needed 1 of those repairs and was able to do it at 2/3 the price. Walked me through everything he did clearly and thoroughly and I walked away feeling very confident in the repairs. Convenient and great value, would definitely recommend. read more

Great service... lower pice than big names, no unnecessary upsell and friendly staff. I'll be back for my next oil change. Thanks Mike!

Michael is a fantastic guy with excellent car knowledge and prompt service. He is that rare kind of person who will be totally honest with you about your car - he won't force any unnecessary stuff on you. He told me what he found to be problems in my car and he told me which ones were critical and which were not. Can't recommend Maverick Motorworks enough! read more

I recently bought an older car for cheap, knowing I would have to get it looked at and some things worked on. Mike did a full diagnostic and got back to me a day later, highlighting major and minor concerns. I got some of the major stuff done and only spent a couple hundred, diagnostic and oil change included. Good rates, quick turnaround, and an understandable explanation in regards to what's going on with your car. Thanks, Mike read more

After 4 years, I finally found my SD mechanic! Here!!!!! I've taken my Mustang to 10 mechanics and I have finally found THE ONE who KNOWS and understands my car. *Located conveniently in PB _a little hidden but still easy, it's in the alley behind Sandbox Pizza shop. read more

For anyone who lives in San Diego, if you need your car serviced, I highly recommend Mike and his mechanics at Maverick Motorworks! I've worked with many mechanics in the past but never had this kind of upscale service. They are very knowledgeable and most importantly, honest. They serviced our car and it now runs beautifully. Trust, price, high quality repair, are hard to find these days and with these guys, they are the triple threat for their competition....5 Stars! read more

The owner and lead mechanic is as good as it gets. He gets the job done RIGHT and he is HONEST. The prices are also VERY reasonable, and he gets the job done quickly. I would never go anywhere else now that I have found Maverick Motorworks. He has worked on my Saab and my Volvo and did a spectacular job; He can work on virtually ANY car. Kinda hard to find the place though... It's in the alley next to the Hari-Krishna temple read more