Darrel and Andy were great! As an office Manager at SD Kitchen Pros it's great to work with a local…read morehonest repair business that does a fantastic job! Came right to our shop!fixed it fast and for a reasonable price!!! Thanks guys! We have found our new mechanics

I've been going to Darrel's place for around 10 years. Darrel is a true hot rodder by nature, he's…read morealso super sensible to the core which shows in the care and work and the bill in the end. He's always "spent my money like it was his." He knows everything there is to know about any automobile repair, from big trucks (master @ diesel) to your mom's Mercedes... to weilders & weilding, heck... he's repaired everything mechanical I ever had that broke. I don't know of any other more honest person around than Darrel and his crew. They've maintained for me alone, my 73 Landcruiser (basically restored it here), my 78 and 1980 Diesel 24v Toyota Landcruiser as well as my wife's 98... my 92 Buick Riviera, my 92 Chevy 2500 truck, Toyota Cressida... and pretty much all of my friends vehicles. They don't make mechanics like Darrel anymore. BTW... I had many mechanics before Darrel, some real good, some bad... some medium, and I can truly say Darrel is a master at his trade.

I had a really bad experience at another shop with my 05 diesel Dodge. I came by Caledonian and met…read moreTerry. I explained my situation, he said bring the truck in and we'll get it right. These are now my go to guys for all my vehicles. They do good work and are honest. He has talked me out of services/parts that I did not necessarily need. Honesty is huge in the automotive repair industry, I wouldn't go anywhere else for car repairs.

Honest, reliable and affordable don't begin to describe Terry and his son, Jarod…read more They are always there for this community. Terry is like a family friend to so many in this community and beyond. Women especially can feel safe and comfortable with them.

Anthony is great...he serviced my car....I trust him ...he does great work....and price was…read moregood...n0w I don't have to worry about driving my car...thanks Anthony!

Anthony is THE honest mechanic that you are looking for. Anthony is very welcoming, and very…read moredetailed in explaining what your vehicle needs and also does NOT need. This is the first shop I have gone to, where I truly feel that I can trust him. When he says that a vehicle needs something fixed, or a service, that vehicle NEEDS it, there is no upsell. This is the only place I feel comfortable bring my vehicles, and recommending friends and family to bring their vehicles.

Ive Intrusted all my families vehicles to Leon Gera since at least 2008'. Always ready on short…read morenotice and has saved me more than once in the field with his mobile service Van. Always upfront and honest with his quotes and attention to detail are few and far between. If you value trust worthy mechanics, I recommend Leon Gera and LDG mobile service without reservation...Phil V/Carlsbad

Needed an alignment and car worked on. Stopped by and Leo handled it. Very knowledgeable, friendly…read morewith a good price. Ide recommend this shop to anyone in the are ma that needs service.

I had an outstanding experience at Mission Auto Repair in San Marcos. I brought my 2012 Ford Escape…read morein because it had a very loud clunk coming from the front suspension. I had already taken it to another shop twice and they couldn't diagnose the problem. The team at Mission Auto Repair immediately took the time to go on a short test drive with me so they could hear the noise themselves. They quickly identified that the struts had not been installed properly and fixed the issue right away. Even though they were very busy and short-staffed that morning, they were incredibly kind and professional and got me safely back on the road quickly. What really impressed me was their honesty -- they didn't charge me anything for the repair. It's rare to find an auto repair shop that is this trustworthy and willing to help a first-time customer. If you're looking for an honest mechanic in San Marcos who takes the time to properly diagnose suspension or steering problems, I highly recommend Mission Auto Repair.

I'm really grateful I found Mission Auto Repair. I originally came across them when my former…read moremechanic's prices had gone up beyond what I could reasonably afford. I usually handle my own oil changes myself, but at the time I didn't have my tools with me, so I decided to bring my vehicle here instead -- and I'm glad I did. Richard (owner) gave me a quote and helped me schedule the oil change. During that oil change, Cole (one of the mechanics) noticed that my shocks were leaking, which was causing uneven tire wear. I truly appreciated his keen eye and honesty in pointing it out. Because of his heads-up, I went to the Jeep dealership and was able to get the shocks replaced under warranty -- something I likely would have missed until it was too late and no longer covered. More recently, I returned to have my start/stop battery replaced to clear a caution light, and once again the experience was smooth and professional. Their pricing is reasonable, the quality of work is solid, and they get your car ready quickly without cutting corners. It's hard to find auto shops you feel comfortable trusting, but Mission Auto Repair has definitely earned my repeat business. Highly recommend.

Thought I left these guys a review the first time brought my car in but looks like did not…read more Honest and good work. Just got my car serviced today but best experience was last time thought I needed X,Y and Z - went in and they told me didn't need those services. Hard to find an honest mechanic but they are certainly one.

We've been bringing our family cars to Service Pros in San MArcos for a number of years. This week…read moreI brought my classic car (it's only a classic to me; it's a 2006 Lexus SC 430 ) in for a variety of issues: horn, air bag, oil change, and brake system. As usual Jeff and his team took care of everything in a timely manner. The Service Pros location is not terribly convenient for us, but we make the trip anyway. It's worth the extra effort to us because of Jeff's knowledge, skills, and the warranty on his work. He'll probably keep my "classic" on the road for another 20 years!

Finding a mechanic who genuinely understands vintage cars is incredibly rare, but the team here at…read moreRudys automotive is absolutely I brought our 1965 Volkswagen van in for brakes, tuning and general engine maintenance and they exceeded every expectation highly recommend.

I normally go to a trusted mechanic I've used for over 10 years, but based upon an associate's…read morerecommendation, I took my vehicle to this shop instead (which was closer to my home). Unfortunately, this turned out to be one of the worst and most unsettling, unprofessional, and unethical auto repair experiences I've ever had. My car initially had a serious issue on the freeway where it started losing speed, slowed to a crawl, and began smoking from the rear tire area, necessitating having to pull off at the nearest exit. I took my car to this shop, and after about a week, I was billed for all new rotors, front brake pads, and calipers. They claimed the master brake cylinder was inspected and had no issues. Less than a week later, the exact same issue happened again--losing speed, slowing down to a crawl, smoke, and burning smell while on the freeway. I had the car towed back to this shop, where it sat for nearly a month with almost no updates unless I followed up with them. When I finally got the car back, I was told the brake issue was "fixed," but they had discovered the master brake cylinder had a leak. Instead of replacing it properly, I was told the mechanic just "screwed the line very hard" into the cylinder to stop the leak. That does not sound like a safe or professional repair. It gets worse. When I got home, I noticed about 500 additional miles on my odometer--far beyond what any test drive would require. This raised serious red flags. Then, while cleaning out my car, I found a marijuana vape pen in the driver side door pocket. I don't vape or use marijuana at all. That discovery was alarming and makes me believe my car may have been used for unauthorized personal use while in their possession. Not only is this completely unprofessional, but it could have put me at legal risk had I been pulled over or searched. I also later learned that new rear brake pads had been installed during the second repair job, even though they were never mentioned on the invoice. Why was this hidden? What else was done to my car that I don't know about? When my car slowed down again the second time, it could have resulted in a very bad accident. To top it off, one of the mechanics at the shop that was friendly to me during the first visit, refused to make eye contact when I picked up the car the second time--avoiding me entirely--which only added to the feeling that something wasn't right. I truly regret trusting this shop based on a personal recommendation. What should have been a routine repair turned into a stressful, drawn-out ordeal that left me questioning the integrity and safety of their work. I strongly recommend you avoid this place and stick with a mechanic you know and trust.

John and the team at American Auto Clinic are the best in the business. I brought in my 2013 Honda…read moreAccord which wouldn't start and they were able to diagnose it and resolve the issue for $100. I had troubleshooted it myself for two days prior to taking it in and was confident it was the alternator, or worse. Can't explain how grateful for I am for John and the team at the shop. I will send all my friends and family here and my dad has been using them for some time now. THANK YOU!

A long, long, long overdue review for Matt and American Auto Clinic. I have had two of my older…read morevehicles repaired a total of 4 times over the past 12 years. I was kinda down and out for a time and Matt did what he could to help ease the pain (financially) in getting my car repaired. He actually cares about his customers and wellbeing. Sure, he needs to make a profit but, hey, it was surely refreshing when I first came across him 12 years ago. I have saved hundreds of dollars more than I would have had I went with another company. My adult son, when the need arises, takes his truck there as well. This is Richard M with the old red 4 door chevy.