I have been coming to this location for a number of years and absolutely love these folks. They are kind, provide great customer service, and they are thorough in their work. They also provide recommendations on future work, which is aligned to proper preventative maintenance -- a very good thing! I bring all my cars here...and my daughters cars too! I highly recommend these fine folks, you won't be disappointed! read more

Jacob was the best I was in the market for purchasing a new vehicle and he came right out in completed a point of my inspection for me free of charge. He was a pleasure to speak to and even the customers who go here were pleasant. read more

Ok called for an oil change but they couldn't give me a price because they're "so busy", but was able to answer the phone? Then I call 2 other meineke and they were able to give me a price in 30 seconds. Cmon do your job lady it's not that hard. Smh read more

This place takes so long! The main greeter at the front ignores you for a good 2 minutes before making the decision to assist you. I get it there busy, but this place is unprofessional. The clerk stays on his phone not paying attention. read more

Meineke Car Care Center - No one to be found! No one that can help! - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

First experience at Meineke and it was great. Staff were kind, reasonable prices, and I had no issues getting oil change done. Will definitely come back at this location in the future. read more

I had an appointment today at 2:4pm. I showed up 15 minutes early and I waited at the lobby for about 10 minutes. Nobody came out to check me or to let me know that they were running late. Finally, I walked around to where they were working and I got one of the employees attention. Let them know that I was there to check in for my 245 appointment and all I was told was we're busy read more

This review is for the work that was done on my brakes 6/15/23, and the customer serviced received today (6/7/24) when the issue was brought to their attention. Recently my car was making a screeching sound which we believed to be an issue with the right front control arm. We took my car to a Subaru dealer, where we were informed that our breaks were cracked and had a wavy pattern on the back. The Subaru mechanic asked who had installed them and we let them know it was Meineke Car Center in Temecula, and he informed us that they had been installed incorrectly which had cause the crack and was causing the sound we were hearing. We were disappointed to hear we had wasted money on our brakes and had to get new ones installed due to negligence and poor workmanship. Today, my husband decided to call Meineke to inform them of the issue so they were aware and in the hope that this would not happen to other customers. He had the very unpleasant and unfortunate experience of talking to Tina who proceeded to yell at him, call him a liar and say that he could never prove that they installed them incorrectly. She also said that they would not refund us, when my husband had not even asked for a refund. Tina proceeded to say that we should have taken the car back to them for proof instead of getting them fixed at the dealer and when my husband expressed that he wouldn't drive all the way back to their shop for fear of crashing with faulty brakes Tina stated that she knew for a fact that we couldn't die from faulty/cracked breaks. We did provide a photo of our invoice from Subaru which stated that the brakes had been installed incorrectly and Tina claimed she couldn't see where it read that. (see attached photo).We ended up talking to the owner who didn't provide any resolution and said it was out for their control. I am shocked at the level of unprofessionalism and incompetence. I do not recommend this location unless you want to shell out more money to fix their work. * Note - Owner claimed that they have never had a complaint. Looking at the reviews below, that's clearly a lie. Tina seems to have nasty spats quite often. They also don't honor Costco discounts despite being part of Costco's referral program. read more

Meineke Car Care Center - Cracked brakes due to improper installation at Meineke - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

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What a great experience! It's just different when you choose to work with a family business. They were able to help me out within minutes, and had the friendliest customer service at the front. Thank you again! read more

I have been going here for years, but since the new owners took over the service has gone downhill. They are very unprofessional and suggest things that don't really need to be fixed. They told me I needed new brakes, including a new rotor, I took it to another mechanic who said the pads didn't even need to be changed. Don't be fooled by the coupon for an oil change and free tire rotation. Three times in a row they had an excuse as to why they couldn't rotate the tires. I brought it to another mechanic and he said they have messed up my tires from not rotating. 25,000 miles without a rotation! They have caused problems on my other cars too. They always deny responsibility. I am finally calling it quits on this place. read more

Update: Now 7 hours into my service and day 2 of driving out here, my brake change is still not complete. They wanted me to come back for a third day and waste more of my time as if I have more time to sit around and waste here. It's clear they have no idea how to work on my car and fix what needs to be fixed. I will not be coming back and will have to go elsewhere and spend more money to have it fixed properly. Tina was also very rude and not helpful or willing to make the situation right. read more

Made an appointment for a vehicle inspection for Lyft I arrived early and I was about 15 minutes early. They did the inspection and I was out of there in 30 minutes. Great customer service! read more

I've brought my car here multiple times and I have had a great experience every time! Jacob has shown that he really cares and takes the time to explain what the issue I am experiencing is and provides a solution. Their prices are fair and I'd recommend this auto shop to friends and family! read more

My go to shop! Love the family owned and family operated aspect. Brought my car in for an oil change at my designated appointment. Quick and efficient and diligent. Super friendly staff and clean area. Better prices than most dealerships too. They offer a Costco discount! I will be back! read more

I was very pleased with the service provided for me on my Lexus RX350 i had a 4 wheel alignment done for 59.00 compared to most other shops quoting my over 100.00. The facility was clean, the staff was friendly and i was done in less than an hour. I would definitely recommend this shop ..thanks again.. read more

I have had many negative experiences with car shops and car dealers in my years of owning cars. I was recommended Menieke from Costco when I got new tires about 2 years ago. Wow, am I grateful they did recommend me to Meineke! I will never go to another auto shop. Meineke is the best of the best. I have had all my vehicle maintenance done here since 2022 and I have never felt more safe and secure in my vehicle. Tina and Jacob are who I have spoken to the most while getting my car serviced. They are both honest, kind, caring and make me feel very well taken care of. I am grateful for the repair guys (whom I do not know the names of) as well for the excellent work they do. This shop runs on integrity. Finding a shop that runs on integrity is like finding money on the ground these days lol. I highly recommend Menieke to anyone looking for an ethical and prudent auto shop. read more

If I could leave ZERO stars I would as they don't even deserve one. I visited to get my brakes done both front and back. I had just been to the dealership the day prior and was told I needed to have them done so I could prevent damage to rotors. I visited Meineke and they said they would need to do their own inspection. Then told me my rotors were warped on front and destroyed on back and drum also damaged so all of it need replaced. I declined this and returned to the dealership immediately after (same day - 5 min after leaving Meineke) who changed my brakes and confirmed that there was in fact NO damage to any of my rotors. I am disgusted that this is how you conduct business. Don't get scammed, go elsewhere. read more

Jeremiah was very courteous and professional. Mike and Jeremiah both looked at my AC, it was intermittently not working. It was working at the moment but they still looked at it at no cost. Great guys, honest establishment. read more

Recently signed up for Lyft driving and this was the only option in the nearby area for a vehicle inspection. I called in the morning and made an appointment at 3:30. I arrived on time. Roughly 45 minutes later, my car has not been taken back for its inspection. I walked around to find the clerk who was working in the front desk as she was in the back I asked a tech if he could call her up to the front. He then came into the office lobby and said he was to relay a message to me. That tech will be taking my car back soon. I asked what does soon sound like for them because it's already been 45 minutes and soon I will need to leave to take my daughter to work. He went back to get her and at that time I seen a tech go get my car when she open the door. I said oh the tech got my car. I think we're good. She proceeded to tell me how busy they were due to Amazon trucks and that they are basically behind because of this. I understood how workload can adjust and put cars behind schedule. I asked perhaps that was something that could be communicated and setting an expectation for the customers. I said I have to be back home across town and I'm running out of time and that something that should've been communicated at the very beginning of arriving for my appointment. The clerk, she began to then tell me that they cannot stop what they're doing if they have a car on the lift inside the shop to get to my car. Which again I understood and that's not what I was voicing my concern with. After that, she proceeded to tell me that in life things cannot be stopped for me, something along those lines. I responded with excuse me I don't need a life lesson. I'm well aware of how mechanical shops can work and if they get behind all the cars. Completely thrown off by her life lesson that she chose to provide to me. I thought was completely unprofessional to take it that way, I wasn't asking for any special request. After that comment she tells me that I need to communicated to her if I was on a time restraint. Mind you I'm arrived at 3:30 for an appointment and my daughter starts work at 5:15 upon arriving at 3:30. I even asked over the phone how long the processwill be. I was informed it's about a 30 minute inspection. Even at that point was another opportunity for her to set the expectation that they might be a slightly behind schedule. There was plenty of opportunities for her to set the expectation to the customer. I had plenty of time so there was no need to provide my personal errands afterwards. But waiting for 45 minutes with no communication or expectation from the clerk in the front is unacceptable and how she chose to respond to my concerns was very unprofessional. I will never come back here again. I'd rather drive the distance to go to another inspection place. read more

Always go in there to do my oil changes it's always so quick and efficient. Tina is a sweetheart she's very nice. They are also very honest when they go your vehicle inspection they don't add extra issues to up the amount they get from you. read more

Jacob good mechanic, very professional and rapid. Would highly recommended to all the peoples

Took my truck here for a brake inspection. The guy behind the counter walks out to my Truck and then comes back and immediately tells me I need new brakes AND rotors. WOW..he must have x-ray eyes as he NEVER took the wheels off to professionally inspect the brakes. He was looking for a sucker but failed. I did not even argue with the imposter mechanic. I just made a bee line for the door. Took the truck to a REAL mechanic who turned the rotors and replaced the pads. DO NOT take your vehicle to this rip off shop. They SUCK!!!! read more

I got my oil changed yesterday and was very glad I came here. The price was very good, the receptionist was super nice, and I was in and out in a jiffy (no pun intended). But while I'm on the subject of Jiffy Lube, I've never been in and out of their facility as quickly as I was here. I'll definitely consider them for future car repair needs. read more

Cassie delivers Excellent Customer Service!! Listens to needs of customers and exceeded my expectations.... Have been here several times and have worked with me to give me GREAT pricing and Quality work on my Vehicles ! I highly recommend! And will continue to bring my vehicles here! read more

Took my car day after Christmas for an easy brake change. After the change I drove to Fullerton the same day from Temecula. Next morning tried driving and it sounded horrible metal grinding on metal, had to take it to another mechanic same morning to look at it because my car physically couldn't make it back to the original one, and my settle bolt was completely missing from my left front tire. new mechanics telling me how lucky I am for finding out when I did saying I could've died. Tried calling the original place to see if I could get some type of refund or apology after paying them for a bad job and paying a new mechanic to fix their old job. Was met on the phone with a lady who was just trying to find any reason it wasn't them and then really tried telling me bolts have nothing to do brakes! I'm still waiting for the call back from her manger it's only been 3 days! Wouldn't recommend service! 0/5. read more

Meineke Car Care Center - This is right when they took off my tire, bolt completely gone. - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

Please don't go here. This place is super unprofessional and terrible customer service. The lady there pressed me when I asked them why it took the entire day but they didn't even fix anything with the car. I sat there from the time they opened until they closed. It was my only day off. They told me there was cars ahead of me and thats why my car wasn't done. Never in my life have i ever had to write a bad review until now. Please do yourself a favor and save your money and your time. read more

Outstanding work on my son's alignment and oil change services. Very professional and reliable on getting the work done on time. Got both services done within 45 minutes! read more

Always had great service at this location. Clemente the manager is the best. He will diagnose the car for free and suggest you if parts or any work needs to be done. Look for coupon or get the app if you would like to get the discounts. I would highly recommend this location to anyone who needs car services. read more

Really honest mechanics, for a girl who doesn't know much about mechanical stuff. They did not take advantage, they were very authentic and clear on explanations. Will definitely be using them for any future mechanical issues! Friendly and fast! read more

I had multiple suspension issues with my Volkswagen They were able to diagnose the problems and give me an estimate.... Got the parts fixed the car in a fair amount of time. I was happy with the price and they were even able to give me a discount. read more

My daughter brought her truck here. I had previously taken it to Midas, and the quote they had given me for the work seemed out of line with what needed to be done. The Truck was brought here and received a better price, better service and the truck runs great.. Thanks again read more

This review is based solely on my direct experience only and in no way shape or form changing nor alternating the actual event. After work one Saturday I show up to meineke for an oil change. I'm thinking wow lucky me there is not any customers waiting on any services. It was just a couple of mechanics standing by the garage just talking to each other. I walk inside the shop and there was nobody there to greet or assist me for at least three minutes. One of the mechanics comes in to let me know the manager will be right with me. A couple more minutes pass and comes this man which inconsiderably did not apologize for the wait or even care to say hello. So they get started on my car and over 35-40 minutes later they are done. I'm thinking just imagine if it were to be busy how long that would've taken. So after a odd and mediocre transaction I head home. I just purchased this vehicle which is why I did the oil change to start with. Although I am mechanically inclined I generally do all my old changes myself. But it was a spur the moment situation and like I mentioned the shop had no customers. So a month or so passes and and I got to work m on my car. As I go to jack the car up get i noticed something really odd. Surprise to my eyes in shock I notice a corroded rusty oil filter still installed. Along with a severe oil leak all around that area. I'm thinking to myself how can this be I just got an oil change less than 500 miles ago this can't be. So I came to the conclusion that they did not change my oil filter. What bothers me is that they didn't even have the decency to address the situation. They just simply gave he keys back to me and charged me for an oil change. I knew mechanics had a bad reputation but I didn't expect it from mainstream Business like Meineke to provide this type of service with these type of people. So from now on I will continue to do my own oil changes like I've always have done in the past. read more

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Every time I bring my vehicles here regardless of an appointment I sit waiting and waiting and waiting. They always make excuses and promises they can't keep. It's never any different. I have a company with a few vehicles and a personal vehicle. I will never return. read more

I got there on Saturday 15 minutes before they opened so I could be in and out quickly. Someone came in right at opening and had an appointment so I would be next. They only had one person working in the bay and it took him a full hour to do one oil change and tire rotation. An hour and a half after opening they told me the oil change was done but they couldn't rotate the tires because of tire wear. I asked that they do it anyway and I will check the tires. They refused saying my tires would pop easier if they did. So 2 hours after I show up, finally done, and I have to go home and rotate the tires myself. Also, they could have told me up front they only have one person working so it would be a while and I would have gone somewhere else. read more

Being an "older" woman, having to deal with car repairs is the last thing I want to do. My van needed brakes, so I went online to find a company that could do this right away. I was pleased when I phoned Meineke Car Care Center in Temecula, as I not only got a very helpful and courteous man on the phone, but I could bring my vehicle in right away ! I got fast, professional service, and great communication.........and a very affordable price !! Thank you Meineke !! I sincerely appreciate it !!! Carol Larkins read more

Been in here a time or two before. Last time I confirmed everything that was included and was told tire rotation was included which was good because its important to me for the longevity of the tires. After everything was done (about 1.25hrs) I find out they didn't do the tires and wouldn't be able to so he says come in some other time to do, no thanks!. THIS TIME I ask again about tire rotation and wait time. Told yes tire rotation was included and wait time (till complete) would be about an hour. I go in and bring up the tire rotation again in person to be sure (she highlighted on the work order that I wanted tire rotation). I wait an hour and girl comes up to tell me we are just waiting on the tire rotation part. At 1 hour and 45 minutes the car come around and "its done". I go in to pay and come to find out the tire rotation was not done again. This time they say that its because "all tires are on wear bars" and they "cant" rotate them due to safety. I assume they are correct, express my displeasure to the amount of time I was there and leave. I drive to the Hobby Lobby parking lot and look on Google to educate myself on "wear bars". Come to find out they totally lied about that and my tires (all of which have 28K on them) are fine and can be rotated without issue. I drive back over there and bring this up and 4 employees go out to look at my tires. After a back and forth and more lies they finally say they will rotate them. I ask for a discount for my aggravation and extra time it will take (seems totally reasonable) and they lie to me again and tell me they already gave me a discount for my aggravation when in actuality it was a discount we spoke about from their website before I even came in to have my work done. So summary of service quality, customer service and timing: Took 2hrs and 10 minutes for a standard oil change and tire rotation. They lied to me 3 times and made the situation get a little heated, they didn't give me a discount when clearly wrong and taking forever, I had to inform the manager (who told me he had been there 6 years) what "wear bars" were as he was looking at the wrong things on the tire. And all this is on an easy oil change, good luck trying to get something more involved done. read more

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I was very pleased that they were able to work on my car almost immediately and it was done in the time promised; price was as they quoted also. Further, my "check engine" light was on and they investigated the problem with no charge!! It took awhile, but I am very grateful. Awesome customer service read more

Yay I have AC again! Charged up my AC for only $50 and fixed a little hose so my windshield wiper fluid sprays again :-) Honest people who care about their customers!! read more

Wish I didnt have to give even one star. Terrible customer service!! Made An appointment to have my oil changed in my car that was part of a promotion. Not only did they not honor the promotion, but the owner was very antagonistic towards me and told me he didn't have time for me...I HAD A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT! I won't be darkening their doors again read more

Our car was serviced for 60k and they filled out my work vehicle inspection form for my employer. Friendly staff and solid communication! I will refer other of our employees to get their car inspection or repairs with this fine business! read more

Not only did they not help at their scheduled appointment time, but employees and allowing patrons without masks. There's literally a bright sign on the 15 that says masks required in all Temecula businesses. Also a very alarming conversation by an employee with a patron. Literally telling the patron to stock ammo and guns and laughing as the patron says "we are overdue for a civil war". News flash bigotry lost. Will never ever return, or let anyone know about them. Pretty sure management doesn't care if the young man was comfortable speaking like this on camera. read more