Midas

(477 reviews)

The best place in San Diego! If you want honesty, come here. Dave is my immediate service manager,…read moreand he always comes through. I've been using these guys for about five years and never disappointed. Highly recommended .

Surprise $$$$ John's Automotive Up-charged me once I arrived. I walked out. Shame on these guys…read more They'll take you over the coals with Upcharges and work you don't need unless you do what I did, and that is to walk out and bring my business to an honest shop. I had no idea this was the same people as I had got a [crazy, inaccurate] quote from in 2018. I was quoted over the phone that a complete diagnosis would be $109. They had the make and model, knew it was a truck so should be no surprises when I walk in. RIGHT? wrong. "We like to get paid for our time"; dude at the counter. Then don't misquote customers in the first place. His excuse was, "well, we have to check the back of the truck too". Lame. Posted: are the two quotes for a diagnosis, one from John's and the next from a shop that I won't share here, where my truck is currently being serviced. Further, let's go back a bit in history. In April of 2018 I visited John's location on Riverdale in Grantville. My truck had registered a check engine, which turned up regarding emissions. What did "Johns" say and quote me? " Well, Toyota Tundras have four catalytic converters so you are looking at $3,270. out the door, you need to replace these, then you'll pass smog, clear emissions ". Problem: they got it way wrong: the 2000 Toyota Tundras have TWO catalytic converters mister grifters. After that B.S. I left. [2007s - present have four converters, so ketchup Bubs!] Next, I left and went to "Cardiego" on Adams Avenue. The owner checked the emissions signal and said, " all you need is your drive cycle reset. One hour later and $90. dollars later the work was done, truck passed smog and no more emissions issue. It was my mistake that I had no idea that this same outfit had a second garage in La Mesa, had no idea I was walking into the same line of talk and walk. I expect that the owner Mr. Joan will comment here something like this, " I am sorry you seemed to have this experience, because we don't have a record of you in our system " hmmmm... My response [following my laughter] is this: on 4/27 your computer generated the quote that I have posted here. It generated the information you had on my vehicle back in 2018 because you have my old plate number of 6E71244. So Jon, don't try to tell me you never had me in the "system" because if you had not noticed, I now have personalized plates, I haven't had the 6E7... plates for a while now. To be clear: my Tundra is the best year that was produced, it has been cared for only with master techs, and runs perfectly. Word to the wise: My recommendation is to go elsewhere to take care of your auto. **My truck needed the lower front ball joint replacement in the front only. The shop I went to even took out the $57. diag charge since I had the work done with them. It is silent and smooth as usual. There was no noise in the back and a quote on a diagnosis means you quoted me on a diagnosis of the entire vehicle. Bogus, no: I never "authorized" more diagnosis work. Just a foolish response below.

Carrillo & Sons Collision Center

(236 reviews)

I brought my Mazda and Honda civic when rain water flooded my car and a repair of my driver seat…read moredoor from a fender bender respectively. My daughter and I were very pleased with the outcome. They took good care of our cars and we did not have any issues since then. We were pleasantly surprised with their reasonable price. They were honest, friendly and very accommodating. I will highly recommend Daniel and his staff for all your collision and other repair issues.

My car was totaled out, but they were the only truly professional quotes I received. Had I been…read moreallowed to repair my car, I would have insisted they be the ones to repair it. Great demeanor, very thorough, and knowledgeable. Also, he didn't talk down to me as a woman which I appreciate.

Lee's Auto Repair

(281 reviews)

I can't say enough great things about Lee's Auto Repair. Lee is always super helpful and incredibly…read morequick to accommodate me; he consistently lets me drop off my car on my day off and somehow always has it ready the same day. His pricing is hands-down the best around, and the quality of his work is outstanding. He's extremely knowledgeable and clearly knows exactly what he's doing, even with more advanced, technical repairs. I drive a 2020 Mazda CX-30 that's had multiple mechanical issues, and the dealership was quoting me thousands of dollars for repairs. Lee took care of everything for a fraction of the price. One job included replacing the rear liftgate latch assembly, which required taking apart the entire interior of the trunk. Another repair involved replacing the AC compressor, which I've learned is a common issue with this model due to faulty clutches. He's also done my brakes and rotors, and every experience has been smooth and stress-free. I truly couldn't imagine going anywhere else for service on my Mazda. Highly recommend!

My alternator died and I brought my truck over to Lee's and his quote was in the low end of the…read morespectrum of the other automotive repair shops in the area. 90 mins later Lee called me to tell me my truck was ready. I've been driving my truck for for over a month since it was repaired and there has been no problems at all. Great service repair and speedy.

SD Auto Service

4.9

(49 reviews)

The guys at SD Auto Service were very honest to me about my car. They told me exactly what was…read morewrong and how much it would be to fix it. They didn't try to sell me on other crap about my car like many mechanics in the area do and the price was great. Definitely going back again.

Sean and his team were absolutely outstanding in their customer service, transparency, timeliness,…read moreprice, and quality job. I'm moving out of town but they have definitely become my go-to shop from now on. I truly have not had a more positive experience at a shop before!

La Jolla Mobile Auto & Truck Repair

4.9

(279 reviews)

Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Aaron was incredibly friendly and took the time to…read moreclearly explain what was going on with my car, even showing me the issue so I could understand it. Kassandra was also very welcoming and thoughtful, she even recommended a small bakery nearby if I wanted a comfortable place to relax while waiting. As a woman, it can sometimes be difficult to find a mechanic you feel comfortable with and can trust not to take advantage of you. This was absolutely the best place to go,I felt respected, informed, and completely at ease throughout the whole process. Overall, an AMAZING experience. I truly appreciate the great customer service!

Are you going to warranty issues that arise to the switching to an oil that would void a mfg…read morewarranty? I bet not! Higher viscosity leads to higher pressures which lead to seals leaking and failing. I'm really surprised you haven't researched this. How about the leaking oil filter a day after install? Seems like a sure way to get more money outta a customer once their engine gets starved of oil. How about the sloppy work with oil left all over my car? Lack of care and integrity. How about the scratches from resting my tires on the paint of my car? Lazy and inconsiderate. Pulled from the article that copied and pasted "Engine Design Changes: Newer Toyota engines are designed with tighter tolerances and specific lubrication needs that necessitate these thinner oils, such as OW-16 or OW-8." Exactly my 2019 Lexus ux250 is a newer Toyota engine if you weren't aware , so why are changing it?

Western Auto Service

(143 reviews)

Excellent service and pricing. I'd higly recommend Western Auto.. Andy and his guys worked on both…read moremy scion frs and subaru forester for some minor and major (60k maintenance) items. Andy is super helpful, informative, and easy to talk to.

Great shop. They gave me quote on Yelp and followed through. We needed new struts for our 2013…read moreCamry and it only costed us less than half of what Toyota wanted to charge us. Super friendly and great service. Will definitely be a returning customer.

Mission Village Autocare

4.4

(87 reviews)

Good service at a reasonable price. I stopped coming here for awhile but only because I bought a…read moreTesla. Recently I sold that and bought a Corvette C8 Stingray. Oil change and transmission filter was a lot, about $1,650, but the service was fast and more affordable than the dealer. Chevrolet Dealer in Mission Valley never even called me back, these guys called right away.

Honest, trustworthy, talented, and professional business with exceptional customer service. Been a…read moreloyal customer for years and they have taken care of everything I needed from day one. They have never tried to upsell me and have transparent, honest pricing. I always feel like I'm in good hands and can rely on them to give me the right recommendations!

Miramar Automotive & Transmission

4.5

(189 reviews)

I was going to another shop until I spoke to Debbie on the phone, SHE sold us, meaning we had made…read moreour minds up to pay over $500 for automotive services at a closer location, but her kindness and attention to what we needed reflected the values of the company, se we drove further because of her customer service, so she sold us because of her customer service, we do have other choices but she made the difference.

Something chewed through my window washer fluid hose and after the typical rip off quote from the…read moredealer and a couple other places with long waits, I luckily found Miramar Automotive. They were wonderful from the first phone call to my arrival 20 minutes later, to the actual repair 10 minutes later, all at a very reasonable price! Katie was so kind and friendly and Juan was so quick and efficient. Can't say enough about this place and I will def be returning the next time I need anything done to my car. Thank you Katie and Juan!

Frank Honda & Toyota Auto Repair

(120 reviews)

The only place I'll take my Toyotas. Great service and done with quality parts at a reasonable…read moreprice. They were in constant contact and provided updates with video footage of repairs. Highly recommended

This place is a wonderful. As a woman I am very cautious on mechanics and after getting several…read morequotes regarding the services for my car this was the one that stood out the most mainly because of thier excellent customer service and follow through and fair pricing. This is the best value for your money. Experienced mechanics who know what they are doing. They are like a breath of fresh air. I got normal maintenance 120k for my 2013 Honda CRV they also found an oil leak and were able to fix it. Definetly recommend these guys if you have a Toyota or Honda and want it done right the first time!

Tire Express- Linda Vista

(375 reviews)

So much better than Discount or San Diego tire, first: In and out in under 30 minutes. Second…read moreLifetime free rotation, balancing and repair. 45K warranty. Two locations. Ma & Pop shop, fsmily owened and run. They also give you money for your used tires. Knock off the price of the new tires.

Came in first thing in the am and greeted by Emilio, I knew it was gonna be a good day when I told…read morehim I needed just one tire, he knew what size I needed, went into his inventory and happened to get the same brand, exact everything. Was in and out in 5 minutes. I've been here numerous times and I recommend them %100. Thanks guys!

The Brake Shop & Tune

4.9

(271 reviews)

Brought my Tundra in this morning. Charlie took my truck right away and had it fixed within hours…read more Great phone communication and really honest and fair pricing, wasn't oversold. Thank you!

Charlie did an amazing job. Fair price, taught me a bit about how to install breaks and what to…read morelook out for when assessing need for changing rotors as well. Great personality too! Thank you Charlie, will be back again.

Clarence Brown Alignment Service

4.6

(201 reviews)

They are the Best! Sepin!…read more Johnny! The whole team. They brought multiple vehicles back to life! Best part of all.. They are Wonderful People and very good at what they do!

I had an excellent experience with Clarence Brown Alignment, both before and after a recent minor…read morecollision. A while ago, I was looking for a shop that was willing and experienced enough to install the In2itive rear camber and toe kit on my 2018 Tesla Model X. After contacting several places, Clarence Brown Alignment stood out. They understood the job, installed the kit professionally, and performed a precise alignment. The car has driven straight, quietly, and confidently ever since. After my recent collision, I returned to have the suspension and alignment checked. The team thoroughly inspected the vehicle and confirmed that everything was still in good condition. They even performed the inspection at no charge. The manager was professional, knowledgeable, and straightforward. He explained that everything looked fine, which gave me great peace of mind. I appreciate their honesty, technical expertise, and excellent customer service. They could have easily recommended unnecessary work, but instead they told me exactly what they found. That kind of integrity is hard to find. I highly recommend Clarence Brown Alignment to anyone looking for a trustworthy shop, especially if you have a Tesla or need a suspension or alignment specialist.

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Ron M.

14 years ago

DO NOT GO HERE! I bought a catalytic converter here two yrs ago that had a warranty for 5yrs or 50,000miles. Which cost me $900+ well two years later the cat went bad i went back to them thinking they would honor the warranty no problem? But after a long huddle they said if i go and get a written documentation from a diagnostic center that the cat was bad then they would do the work. I then went and paid a diagnostic center $100 and they did a complete inspection of the cat drilling holes in it and checking with a cam with the final outcome being it was BAD. I took this back to midas and after a long huddle with the mechanic they said they would call me told me they had to check with corporate office? Long story short the refused to do the warranty work. Now im stuck with a car that wont smog talk about feeling burnt. What happened to the old HONOR the warranty no problem sir. Long gone i suppose..... My advice do NOT have any work done here if its something that you need warranted cause they do not back up their work, nor do they honor any warranties...; read more

Tim L.

13 years ago

I recently brought my car in and I thought I needed shocks and struts, but was not sure. The person at the front counter told me that they would look at the shocks and struts and let me know what I needed. To my surprise, they told me I only needed rear shocks and the front struts were fine. They gave me a reasonable price and the manager also applied a discount. If they would have told me I needed struts for the front I would have believed them and paid for them. The fact that they took the time to make sure I actually needed what I thought I needed saved me quite a bit of money. During my visit, all of the staff were pleasant and friendly. The waiting area is well equipped with water and coffee and reading material. I also liked the fact that the restroom was clean. I highly recommend using this shop. They do get busy, but in my experience, they do the best they can to get you in and out as soon as possible. read more

Melissa R.

16 years ago

Had to get my oil change done and came here. Service is pretty good, people here are friendly. The only thing is make sure you make an appt. in advance because sometimes they get really busy and can't take you that same day you show up. I'll def. be coming back for future oil changes--just gonna book my appt. first. read more

Gabe R.

322

2 years ago

Logan is the man!! Excellent customer service skills, great price, the value is better than anywhere also the quality of people and service is excellent! I recommend this Midas over anywhere in San Diego!! Thankyou for taking care of the service I requested which was brakes and alignment!! read more

Francois D.

13 years ago

Some guy named David H. wrote a response to my review a long time ago. His default photo was a picture of breasts with the Chargers logo across them. CLASSY. He said, "Contact David 619-285-1101 ......mention yelp add" No apology or excuse. These guys are the worst. read more

fred q.

12 years ago

I have no complaints. I just had my brakes repaired and my truck is as good as new. I take both my car and truck to Midas for anything from an oil change to new tires to mechanical work. I'm always satisfied and it's a pleasure to have service done by a friend staff. read more

Joel C.

4 years ago

I live at Wallington Dr El Paso Tx 79902 and Midas is one block away..They took care of some electric parts , they did a good Job..The people are awesome..very kind and professionals I recommend Midas Mesa St El Paso Tx.. read more

Daniel S.

6 years ago

Tom and Jose are great to work with! I have taken 3 of my vehicles here for brake work and I always get great service! It's important to go where you trust the mechanics. I would recommend Midas to everyone. read more

Camille P.

12 years ago

I brought my car here for 3 different problems. All of the employees went out of their way to help. My car was fixed quickly and at a reasonable price each time. I have recommended them to many friends. read more

Carla S.

1 year ago

Jose has always taken care of my families cars for over 10 years and every time I call he makes himself available. I wont take my cars to any other mechanic. Thank you read more

Jose Francisco M.

16 years ago

great service and always honest and fair price. Jose will take care of you.

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I've been taking my car to a place by where I work. Since the pandemic, I'm not going into the…read moreoffice so took the car in to fix a brake light and Eric and his team found a few other problems. Long story short, driving my car today on the freeway it felt better than it has felt in a long long time. I think Eric's going to be squeezing into that Pontiac driver's seat again since I don't plan on taking it back to the other place, near work. As an aside, I've been serving my Subaru here as well for over ... I would guess, it's been at least 4 or 5 years. And my Toyota Celica before that.

DO NOT TRUST THIS SHOP! I normally do not leave negative…read morereviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience. I took my high-performance vehicle here for a routine checkup a few months ago, and since then the car has not driven the same. I also noticed a significant increase in mileage after the visit, which raised concerns for me. When I brought these concerns up to the owner, I personally did not feel the explanations addressed the situation adequately. Because of this experience, I would not feel comfortable returning or recommending this shop to others. I encourage anyone considering this shop to carefully document their vehicle mileage and condition before and after service.

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(140 reviews)

Best experience I've had with an auto repair shop in San Diego. Friendly staff, fair prices, no…read moreupsells. Highly recommend!

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