Aloha gang! Now that I reside in a new location, I wanted to find a new auto mechanic that is trustworthy and honest. Well...thanks to my Yelp family and all of their glowing reviews, I found Minh Auto Repair. Not only is Minh a kind and gentle soul, he really cares about his customers. I wanted him to inspect my brakes and explained that my parking brake needed repair. I left my car and he told me he would call me when the car was completed. I received a call 2 hours later and was told my car was ready. He told me that my brakes were like knew and that nothing needed to be done. He took care of the parking brake and he helped me with some additional questions I had. The repair was fast and done at a reasonable rate. Well folks, I was lucky enough to find Minh and he will definitely be my new auto mechanic. His work ethic and honesty is hard to find these days, but I lucked out thanks to Yelp and my Yelp ohana. read more

I went to Minh to get my brake pads changed, tires rotated, and AC issue inspected. I left with a still broken AC, the clips on my engine cover left off (not a big deal but shows a general trend of carelessness), and last but not least, 2 broken lugnuts and the studs- and couldn't even do me the favor of letting me know and left me to discover on my own. To make things worse, it was an awful brake pad installation and I had to go back to get them redone by somebody else. Hands down the worst experience I've ever had with anything car related. Minh is absolutely terrible and I cannot recommend him less for anybody who wants their car in a similar shape that they drop off. read more

Minh was very transparent about the pricing and helped me fix the issue (programming) in a very timely manner. He also explained to me what went wrong and did not try to overcharge me, which I really appreciated. My issue was addressed. read more

I had my front brakes on my Porsche replaced and Minh scheduled the appointment . Excellent customer service and turnaround time. I would definitely recommend him and will be going back for any service needed. read more

Honest, thoughtful, and thorough- Minh helped me address one car issue I brought to him and declined to address the second one, as he couldn't see or hear the problem another mechanic had flagged as urgent. Plus he answered lots of questions I had on the phone and is open Saturday! read more

Called ahead about one of my headlights not working. Was able to take in my car that morning but opted to take in the following day. Minh was more than happy to work with my schedule and was able to fix my headlight immediately . He is very experienced and easy to work with. I highly recommend going to him, he is a great and very reasonably priced mechanic. Will continue your support his business-- read more

I've been coming to Minh for 7 years, he is very fair with the price, honest and professional. read more

Minh Auto Repairs - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Honest, Fast, Quality I tried to change my car oil and messed up by not turning the filter all the way in. The car was towed to Minh's shop. - Minh spent 5 mins explaining to me about the problem - 10 mins lifting the car and performed a CORRECT oil change for me - 7 mins inspecting if the car has any other issues. I was out of his door in 30 mins with a fully fixed car. Other shops would have charge me for a new engine, Minh charge me for an oil change. Highly recommended. read more

Minh's Auto Repairs is the best of the best. I give my word that if you take your car here, you will absolutely receive the best value and service your car that you can ever get. Finding mechanics like him are once in a life time - they're the ones who your kids go to go when they get their first car and so on and so forth. He will always be my "I know a guy" when anything automotive comes up. He took the best care of my older car for years. There were many opportunities for him to charge me extra for many things but he never did - he was always honest, upfront, and transparent. There's a reason he has a perfect Yelp score. He has become the go-to mechanic for myself and for three other friends after I recommended him to them. Like I said earlier, he will always be the guy I refer to others for anything car related. He's personable, reliable, and a great guy. I no longer worry about insane car repair costs or mechanical issues because I know I got this place in my pocket. He takes all of the worry out of any issues I know I can ever have with my car. Now that I have new car, I know he will help make it live a very long life as he will be the mechanic I go to for EVERYTHING related to my car. I know my new car is in good hands. This guy is a blessing! 5/5. read more

I rarely , rarely do reviews. But I went to see Minh based on his Yelp reviews . And I sure had a great experience . He is a great mechanic , very personable and fair prices and probably most importantly he is a very honest person/. mechanic( meaning he just fixes what needs to be fixed) My car had some stubborn issues and I am telling you when I picked up my car after he was done all codes were clear , the smooth acceleration and increased power was amazing .My first thought was I could literally drive this 20 year old car across the USA and back! As a side note I know female customers can sometimes be uncomfortable taking their car into a repair shop. You would be very comfortable dealing with Minh. He is not intimidating and goes above and beyond to explain and successfully repair what the problem was. read more

Minh is a great mechanic. Affordable and reliable. From oil changes to replacing my water pump he has been my go to. read more

Been my car doctor for 3 years now. Most reliable mechanic there is! Gives you the most reasonable price. No frills, definitely knows what he's talking about and actually cares about your vehicle. 10 thumbs up!!! read more

This is the best place for your car!!! I first went to Minh Auto Repairs few years ago. I needed a second opinion. I was told by a renown car dealership that I need to have the breaks changed right away. After Minh checked my breaks he explained me and assured me they were still good. Two years fast forward and I had the same breaks changed with Minh. I needed my car oil changed. During the oil change, Minh inspected my car and expressed his concerns regarding the transmission leaking. He showed me the oil from the transmission that leaked all over the bottom of the car. I called the dealership I purchased the car from and they agreed with Minh's findings and replaced the transmission. Less than one year later during an oil change by Minh, he found the new transmission of the car leaking again. I took the car back to the dealership again and they denied this time the transmission leak. Minh inspected the car again and re-confirmed the transmission leak. I took the car back to the dealership for the second time within 2 weeks and they found the new transmission leak and fixed it. Thanks to Minh the car is running great ever since. Another time, the car started making whistling sounds. I got concerned and took the car to the nearest car shop. I was told the car needs to have front wheel barrels changed. I called Minh, he kindly accepted to see me right away, took his time to check in detail the car and explain me all the findings. Again Minh was right - there was no problem with the front wheel barrels. Several times I called Minh on his cell phone with questions regarding the car and every single time he took his time to listen to my concerns and also help me. Over the years, Minh saved me lots of time, money, and my car. Minh is very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. He enjoys what he does and is very humble. The prices are very competitive. He is the only place I take my car to and highly recommended to all my family, friends and co-workers. A heartfelt thank YOU Minh. read more

Minh is an absolutely great and honest mechanic, who puts his customers first over his own financial interests. I came to Minh for a last minute oil change on a 2018 Honda Civic and he accommodated me despite me not checking in with him ahead of time and making an appointment near his closing time. However, he still agreed to do the oil change for me, and unlike other shops, if you bring in your own oil he can use it compared to other shops that turn you down. Me and Minh had a great conversation and he informed me on things I should look at for on my car and its future maintenance, while also telling me things I may not have to replace right away to save money. Minh is a honest hardworking mechanic who I sincerely trust to work on my car and not try to scam me or upsell me on any service I don't need. I brought my car in from UCSD, and its only about a 10-15 minute drive. I highly recommend him to any college student trying to save money yet still get a quality service, or to anyone who needs maintenance done on their car but are afraid of shady mechanics. Minh is not one of them, and I strongly appreciate this mechanic shop for being an honest business. read more

I came to Minh because I thought my water pump was leaking, he convinced me to to the coolant system pressure test to see if that was the only thing leaking, and I'm glad he did because it wasn't the water pump, it was a hidden hose behind it. He's a good guy and is all about making the customer happy. I'd definitely recommend his shop and will be coming back. read more

Do not recommend. I was quoted and charged an initial diagnosis fee $120 to explore a non-start issue. Was extremely upset that I did not purchase a $250 battery I did not need. Coincidentally, after refusing to buy the battery, I was quoted another $250 for labor hours to fix an "electrical issue" with the vehicle that was not fully disclosed in person or on my receipt. I'd go somewhere else. read more

Minh is an honest and hard working man and will try his best to make your time. Minh has never lied about his work. He has been my go-to mechanic ever since I moved down to San Diego. Also, Minh will beat any other competitor/ dealership's price! I hope if you're reading this, you go give Minh a try. He never fails at his job. 11/10 service and communication. read more

I was recommended to this shop by a good friend of mine. My 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid was having problems with acceleration and jerking. Based on what I told Nghia and his initial inspection of my vehicle, He recommended I change the transmission fluid first. He did a full flush for me and I was able to drive my car for about a month before my engine light started blinking. I immediately call Nghia and he said to bring it in even though he was already working on other clients. After diagnosing it and reading the codes further he found out that it was my coils. Unfortunately, my car has 8 of them so it was a pretty steep repair cost. I spent over $1000 but if I went to any other shop I know it would cost me a lot more. Nghia fixed my car the next day and I felt an immediate change in driving. Nghia was honest with me and said if the problem was my transmission then it would cost me $4-5k and at that point it wouldn't be worth putting money into my car. I appreciated his honesty, simple explanations and expertise more than anything. I'm happy that I took my car to Minh's and that he recommended the small fixes before telling me to swap out my entire transmission. Apparently the whole time it was my coils instead! Needless to say, He saved me thousands of dollars and a headache. Thank you! read more

Came back again to get some work done on car. I called the number on Yelp and no one picks up. So I looked them up on Google and realized they have a new number. (858) 500 - 2536. When I called that number Minh picks up the phone right away. Minh (Nick's older brother) told me that he couldn't make the edit on Yelp to change the number. So if you need to contact them, call Minh's personal phone number (858) -500-2536 read more

Stop going to the stealership! If you're looking for an honest and reliable mechanic you can go to anytime you have car trouble or an oil change, look no further. As you may have already read in other reviews, Minh is as honest and reliable as it comes. He comes from a family of mechanics and is now making a name for himself. His prices are as fair as you'll find in SD (at the time of writing this his labor costs are 100/hr which is great value in SD). He's looking to build his business around loyal and consistent client base, not just make a quick buck off -- and it shows. He knows car repairs are expensive and that there are a lot of dishonest mechanics out there. He will tell you when you can hold off on something or if a repair isn't really needed. I've come to him for both major repairs/maintenance and oil changes in my 04 Honda including a timing belt change (and all the other things that come along with that. The speed and quality of work is unmatched. Needless to say, I'll be coming here for as long as Minh is here! read more

Minh is an excellent mechanic. And in my experience working with him he is extremely honest and transparent about the issues he has fixed for me. He even shows and demonstrates to me what is going on with the vehicle. He understands car maintenance is expensive and will work with you on figuring out the most cost-effective fix, or if a fix is not even needed, he will let you know. I come here for major repairs and regular oil changes. Both are great service. read more

Great guy that answered all of my questions, and didn't make me feel like an idiot! Got a valve cover gasket replaced, and a little tune up on an old minivan. A friend recommended Minh, and I can see why. I'll be back! Thanks, Minh. read more

Great reliable customer service with reasonable pricing. Went there for oil change and regular car service maintenance.

Over charged the part and the labor for my 2018 BMW 430i broken coolant tank hose replacement. The part was $45 in BMW part but he charged $80 (almost double) and coolant replacement also changed almost $80 ($26 * 3) which is not reasonable. The labor charge ($250) is more expensive than BMW dealer or certified shop (as per my research, it was around $150) for the same work. After I realized the estimated cost of the labor in the market, asked discount but refused. I would leave 1 star. read more

Minh is awesome. He always explains what needs to be done. He does his work diligently and on time. Always keep me updated if there's any concerns or delays. I'd call him first whatever is going with my car and he'd respond right away giving good information to be able to decide what to do. Been going to Minh for quite sometime now and has kept our cars running smoothly. And he always works with me with the cost, he charges fairly and would not add unnecessary services just to make a buck. read more

I was visiting my friend in San Diego for several days and just our luck the car my friend had broke down in the middle of the street! We were looking at places on Yelp that fixed cars in a quick and at a reasonable price. We were so lucky to find this place! [Service-go to guy]: Nick is the best guy to get the job done!! While we were there, they would let us know exactly what was the problem with the car and if there are any recommendations or potential issues to be aware of. They will usually suggest either fixing it before it gets worse, however, did not force it and understood if you decided to put it off. THAT IS A TRUE SIGN OF CARE AND HONESTY. Overall: Car shops are like dentist and it's obviously disheartening to hear further issues. Unfortunately, cars will break down and have issues, SO I highly recommend bringing your car problems to a reliable place like Minh Auto Repair! read more

Minh was the best experience I ever had having my car repaired!! He was honest, quick and 100% effective!

This place is where I take my cars for service. Most of my coworkers goes here because of my recommendation and they are all happy. I've been going here for over 20 years now. The one thing that I like about minh is that he's honest. It's hard to find a great auto mechanic who's honest. His pricing is very competitive, all of his mechanics are great and are very friendly. I'd like to give a shout out to minh and nick. Both are very knowledgeable. I'm very particular with who touches my cars, so as long as I'm in San Diego, minh's my place to go. read more

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Minh's Auto Body Shop gave great service and expediency to the repair of my Honda Civic's gas door. He provided a great rate for the job and I plan on utilizing his expertise on future automobile mechanic jobs. read more

Wow. I found this place on yelp and I am so thankful that I did. They were super friendly both on the phone and in person. I have a large lexus rx350.with water pump going bad. What a great deal! Not only that, they were fast and professional!I'll be recommending you to my family and friends Best experience for a bad situation. It's no fun having your car start to fall apart. Being someone who doesn't know too much about cars, I need someone I can trust to get my car fixed without all the extra costs or services I didn't want done in the first place. Brian was honest, hospitable and knows how to make you feel right at home. He quickly gave me estimate time He made sure I knew exactly what's was wrong with my car, what they were going to do, and how to go about it in the future. My lexus is350 got my transmission fluid, oil change, brake rotor, brake pad, body work finish within the day. Change my lexus, coolant flush, inspect my tires. read more

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Minh Auto Repairs is one of the fairest auto shops with some of the most reasonable prices I've seen. Minh himself is very communicative and transparent about whatever issues your car may or may not have, and just a very trustworthy person overall and has no intention to scam or try to make money off of you like many other auto repair shops. It's hard to ask for better service than his and I can't recommend him enough! read more

Minh is an extremely honest mechanic. I originally went to another company for an oil leak, and they misdiagnosed the problem, so I went to Minh. Originally, we fixed it based off the other company's quote on what the problems were. After doing so, the oil was still leaking, so Minh checked the engine to identify the problems without additional charge (visited 2 additional times since first visit). I really recommend going to Minh's shop. read more

This is the best store i have ever seen. They customized the special hitch for my convertible bmw car with very cheap price. Friendly and nice staffs read more

Minh Auto Repairs - Special hitch - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

My AC stopped working during my roadtrip on July 4th. I was eager to have it fixed because it was really hot in San Diego. All the auto shops were closed during the holiday, but Minh picked up the phone. I was able to schedule an appointment with Minh and it was a huge relieve for me. During my appointment, Minh helped perform a quick check and it turned out nothing was broken, it was probably a glitch. Minh didn't even charge me for this quick check and explained to me what usually would happen when AC has issues so I can pay attention to it down the road. I was so grateful for it and I was able to enjoy the rest of my road trip! Minh is a really nice and responsible person and I highly recommend this place! read more

Nghia was very fast and communicated everything up front with me, took the time to explain what he did and ordered parts overnight. I'm very happy I went with him. read more

Minh Auto Repairs is officially my new go to auto mechanic. I got the opportunity to work directly with Minh and he was awesome in so many ways. He does not charge for a diagnostic and will ride with you to make sure to properly identify the problem you need fixed. He always troubleshoots before inspecting the car making sure he knows the problem before receiving the quote. He has 15+ years of knowledge about vehicles and what really set him apart from other mechanics is that he goes into detail about how to keep your car strong for a long time. He explains expert information in a way that is understandable for a regular person. I already set my girlfriend up with him to get her car checked out next! He will officially be the person I recommend to anyone that asks me where they can get a quick and confident auto repair! Thanks Minh! read more

I realized my car's hub baring went out --- took it to the shop, just minutes from Minh's, and they charged me A LOT higher. Called Minh and spoke to Nick - told him about my emergency situation, mind you, this was on a Saturday, and he was kind enough to let me park my car at his shop - after barely making it, and leaving it there for a couple days, until my part came in and he was able to fix it. The price they gave me was reasonable - and he even went above and beyond to give me a good price on other issues that I've been meaning to get done. BY FAR, the best "Son and Pop" mechanic shop I've been to. I've been with them since their smaller shop --- and now that they're in a larger shop, it's proof that they are a good shop and continue to grow their loyal customer base. NEVER will they pressure you to do anything your car doesn't need, and any recommendations are of your best interest - and even then - it's up to you to decide whether you want to do it or not. ALSO --- Nick originally quoted me a couple hours for the work needed to be done on my radiator replacement, and gave me a good deal on it. However, it ended up taking him more than half the day -- due to other parts needing to be removed, etc. to perform the installation. Afterwards -- he still charged me the original quote of 2hrs --- I insisted to pay him extra for the extra time - as it put them behind on other cars - and Nick respectfully declined my offer and said it was okay, it was his pleasure. I am forever thankful for these guys! HONEST, HUMBLE, and NEVER GREEDY! THANK YOU! read more

Yelp's algorithm screened my review before so reposting: Minh Auto Repairs is a Trustworthy mechanic at affordable prices. Nick took the time to diagnose my clutch issues on my manual 2010 Ford Ranger (150k miles) instead of rushing to fix something that wasn't broken. Minh Auto Repairs are true artisans in their craft and I would recommend anyone needing quality attention to their vehicle. Seriously, my truck hasn't driven this well since I bought it. read more

Speaking badly behind competiors in order to elevate their value is definitely the way they work. I spent a lot of money and my car was not be fixed completely. They still didn't admit mistakes, they made bunches of excuses. So disappointed when I really trusted them a lot before! read more

I moved out to San Diego 6 months ago from Massachusetts. It's hard to find a reliable mechanic. I had a problem with my car where the engine shakes on occasion. I started doing my research and found good and bad reviews on a few mechanic shops around my area. You can't rely on just 1 or 2 bad reviews to make your decision. I reached out to Minh Auto Repairs, and the owner responded quickly and had me there in no time. He did a diagnostic and found out the problem. Love it! He didn't just go and replace everything and charge me an arm and a leg. He did his diagnostic and pinpoint the problem. Had my water pump replaced the same day, and it's running awesome again. The price he charged was fair as well. Since then, any minor maintenance I would go to him. Price is good, my cars are in good shape. I'm worried free. read more