Impeccable service! Literally created a Yelp account just to write this review. The inner bumper behind the front left wheel of my car was getting loose because two screws had fallen out. I was searching through yelp for a auto repair shop that I could get this fixed fairly cheaply and in the process, read stories of an individual being charged $25-$30 to get their license plate changed due to some rusty screws. I called Minh's Auto Repairs, and described my situation; he said it should be pretty easy if it was as I described, and said he potentially wouldn't even have to charge me. From the time that I pulled up to the lot, to the time that I left was literally less than 5 minutes. He added two screws to the bumper and it was easy as that. I asked if I could tip him, but he wouldn't accept it! This guy is great! Will definitely come by in the future, for all my auto repairment needs. read more

The quality of the service in this place is second to the charming attitude of Mr. Nick . If honesty and quality of work is what you're looking for look no further. I Am Locksmith And I recommend ! read more

As a college student who knows nothing about cars, I'm so glad I can trust Nick for my auto repair needs. I called about my brakes making weird squeaking sounds, and Nick told me to drop by. After checking out the car, Nick said I had to get my brake rotors replaced. Then and there, he got it done in 1.5 hrs. All for a great price too! The best thing is, he's super friendly. I asked a whole lot of questions and he patiently answered each of them. He's really knowledgeable in what he does and his confidence reassures me in knowing that my car is in the best hands. You can tell that he really cares about providing the best service for his customers. I'm definitely going to come here for all of my auto repair and maintenance needs in the future. read more

I have been a loyal customer at this repair shop for 6 years already. First time I came here to fix my car's brake failure problem. Ever since then I drove that old Honda Accord 1993 until my recent Honda Civic 2017 without any problems. Of course throughout those years I need to do car maintenance with Minh Auto Repairs shop. They charge a lot less than what you would pay for in any speed oil change place. And you can actually see the mechanic put what kind of oil in your engine. It's always synthetic oil for your concern. I would highly recommend this repairs shop for anyone who look for high quality service with affordable cost. read more

I hate to leave a two-star review, but I called and talked with Nick a week in advance of my appointment. Then I called the day before to reconfirm that I would drop off my car around 8:30 in one of the Minh designated parking spots in front. Nick had said Park the car in one of his spots and drop the keys in key slot. This all sounded great and nick was super helpful and polite on the phone.... I was very impressed; however, when I arrived at 8:30 as we discussed there were no parking spots anywhere. All the Minh parking spots were completely full and looking at the cars parked there, it didn't seem like they had been moved for a while. I tried to park in one of the open spots next door (at Cox Auto), but got a dirty look and one of the guys working there walked out to my car motioning me to leave. They had every right to do so because there are only a handful of spots designated for each small business. Needless to say, I was annoyed not one of the ~6 Minh spots was open given Nick told me to park there and made it sound so easy. I decided I had driven all the way there I was better off waiting for Nick to arrive (he opens at 9 and said he would be there....). I waited until 9:37AM and got so annoyed I finally left. See pics -- all spots full and all neighboring businesses open but Minh did not open anywhere close to 9am as stated. Maybe I had a one off bad luck experience and maybe something happened with Nick that day last minute.... but I never got a follow up phone call or anything. I'm hoping it was just bad luck for me, but given all the time and effort I put in to set up the appointment and all the waiting I did, I have to leave 2 stars. Needless to say, I waited around thinking... "ok read more

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This is Probably my favorite shop. He is really nice and friendly. Most important is HONEST. If u wanna take ur car to the shops or dealer, please make sure they are honest to you, otherwise u will pay a lot. Great Service. Thank You Nick. read more

I had a problem with my car, and I called Minh auto and they were extremely nice and gave me invaluable information even though I couldn't get my car over to them to do the repair. They did offer to tow my car over, but I was leaving town so I just didn't have time and it had just been put on a tow truck to another mechanic via my insurance company. Great honest company. I will definitely come to them in the future! read more

I've come to Minh a few times, and every time, he has always taken care to be sure of the problem before doing any work. He explains things to customers very well and is honest. One time, I came in for brake service thinking that I needed it, and free of charge, Minh spent about 15 minutes driving with me explaining why I didn't actually need any work. I can tell that Minh takes pride in his work and in treating his customers well, and I look forward to coming back when I need it. read more

Minh's family and small-owned business is truly the best mechanic repair shops businesses I've worked with. I would describe them as honest, affordable, and reliable. I've come here with a couple issues with my car, and every single I've been serviced here by highly respectable people that work with kindness, urgency, and efficiency. The overwhelmingly positive reviews speak for themselves. read more

Excellent service! I come here all the times for the oil change, and it is always synthetic oil. The charge is a lot less than what you would pay in any speed oil change place, plus I really see what they put in my car. They also do diagnostic for me every time that service light pops. Overall, I cannot complain! read more

Glad I found a Auto Repair shop I can trust. Great customer service. Nick always does his best to get my car in and out ASAP with a very reasonable price. As a girl, I know nothing about cars and some shops will take advantage of that. Nick will always make an effort to explain to me what has been repaired and why. He'll even show me the old parts he took out of my car before tossing it out. Nick makes me feel very comfortable and is never trying to up sale me. The shop is small and he is usually the only mechanic there so making an appointment to come by is probably best. read more

This place is awesome, friendly and has absolutely great pricing! : I am new to the area and with the used car I bought there was already trouble with the breaks. I made quick yelp check for a local small shop and found these guys. One phone call and 1hr later my car was being worked on with way better parts than quotes I got from Pep boys and at an even better price! Everything was shown to me and explained and I love that because let's be honest when your in another room waiting while someone is tinkering with your car you have this immediate concern of if what they are saying is true. .... and I didn't even have to ask them to show me anything they just did! That's why I'll always support smaller shops like these and Everyone working there really friendly and exemplifies what good customer service looks like! A+ Service all around and would absolutely recommend you come here. I know I'll be back for sure! read more

My car was not starting and thought it was the alternator. I was able to start it, called Mihn and he was able to do it that day! Turned out to be the starter. He actually worked with me and lowered the price. Super friendly guy, very knowledgeable and fast. I work on cars part time and was impressed at how well he handled my situation. A+ Recommended read more

Minh and Nick have repaired my car a couple times with care and at great prices. They are the most friendly and kind mechanics I've met and run a very humble family business. I had to drive home from San Diego to the Bay Area and they were kind enough to double check my car and set me up with some coolant for the trip back. It'll be hard to find such nice mechanics again! read more

Was heading back to Santa Barbara after visiting Tijuana and decided to get an oil change. This place came up and headed there. This place was"trippy". In a good way. This is a family business and the owner (dad) speaks broken English but knowledgeable. The wife also gets involved and was pouring the oil. There's a kid (son) who also is a mechanic. Also a good technician. The whole dynamics of the shop was fun to watch. Anyways- this place is a great experienced shop. They do thorough work. I will be back next time I'm roaming by! read more

My 1995 Honda Civic was a lot of problems before, after they fixed with reasonable price , my car runs great! No more oil leak, it save me a lot money. I strong recommend come to this shop for your car , they are excellent technician. read more

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

As good as it should be ! Best auto repairs in town !

I was recommend by Discount Tire to take my car to Minh shop to fix the broken studs of my wheel. When the I was there I opened Yelp review and shocked by the first bad review by . I asked Minh and Nick explained the review before they worked on my car. They told me that she called that her car broke down due a broken water tank and asked for the price and towed to Minh shop. Nick fixed the water tank and thermostat as agreed. However, when he turned the engine on he saw the water pump also leaked, he recommended to fix the water pump and engine thermostat so it could safely driven. She said she didn't want to spend more money and drove away. As a result the car was overheated again after 7 days driven due to the leaking water pump. She called Nick to complain and he asked her to bring the car in, she refused and left a bad review to slander them. I agreed to get my car fixed here, Nick explained the two options "cheaper and safer" and explained the parts and labor cost. They showed the safer option with only $100 difference. After they finished, I was so pleased and asked them to do the 65,000 miles check up. Please don't believe her slander. read more

Minh provided excellent and timely service! He was very fair with pricing and was even kind enough to explain to me exactly what was wrong with my engine (misfiring of the cylinder) whereas most other places don't take the time to explain or charge you for extra. He fixed the rumbling from my 2002 Toyota Prius. I enjoyed talking to him and he will definitely be the new go-to mechanic! Highly recommend! read more

I've been bringing my cars here for several years now. I've been working with Nick since then. Nick always takes the time to show me the cost of the parts and labor is extremely reasonable. I'm capable of doing many repairs myself, and only hand my vehicle over to those I trust and would complete a repair as meticulously as I would. Nick is one of those select few. read more

I was looking for parts for my car. I was referred to Minh Auto Repairs. I got some quotes from Nick. He was really helpful and knowledgeable of the parts I needed. I place in an order. I got the parts and installed it the same day. Very quick service and great price. I would recommend Minh Auto Repairs. read more

HONESTY.  INTEGRITY. QUALITY WORK.   If you're in San Diego, I highly recommend making the drive up to see Minh Auto Repairs for all of your auto repair work. Nick, the auto mechanics, is one of the most honest and diligent mechanics I have ever met. His shop is not glossy but that helps to keep his prices low. What he lacks in luster he makes up for in droves with honesty, integrity and quality work. The actual price he charged me was **below** the price he quoted because he ended up not needing a part that he thought he might. Who does that? How rad is that? Not only has he always provided me with high-quality aftermarket products (which cost me less), but always gives me the option to go with factory parts as well. Here are a few reasons why I'll never leave Nick: 1 - First of all, I went there because the quote was reasonable. Nick on the phone answered my questions and when I got there, he had the time to look at my car and begin to see what was wrong. 2 - The quality and reliability of his work are amazing and top-notch. 3 - When parts need to be replaced, he'll tell me the truth about how much longer I can actually go before replacing the part without sacrificing safety. He could have swapped out my timing belt at my 90,000 miles tune-up but gave me the option to wait for another 10,000 miles.   4 - His final costs are often lower than his estimate.  Awesome. 5 - He offers me quality aftermarket options if I don't want to pay for factory parts. 6 - This is the family business so he stays longer to finish my car. Super cool. 7 - He mentioned for any major car repair I can have a loaner car. Super nice. 8 - He's always courteous and friendly. 9 - That's the idea with which I visited Minh Auto Repairs, hoping I could find a mechanic I could lend some mutual trust to with an honesty and openness that should be adult and fair, with a friendly understanding of the business, which if required will be given.   10 - And all along cars kept coming, and not just cars that show up and drive up to ask for a price, but people who parked and had their keys at the ready to just tell him what the problem was and possibly have him check it out or leave it for later, apparently knowing that he will look at it and give them a call. I can't say how much I would like to believe and trust in a good mechanic. I would go back to Nick as the first person I think about who I believe gave me a good estimate of the car's story. read more

I just went to Minh for a minor repair based on his estimate being the lowest I received and the positive reviews. It ended up needing some extra parts, but he still charged me the estimated price. He seems to have done a very good job and it was quick. He was also a super nice guy. I'll be back! read more

This is the best auto repair in Miramar area. I drive always from Vista to Minh auto repair because I trusted Nick and his crew's work and the cost of the repair is affordable. Nick always explained in details about the jobs and the cost of the part that he's done. We'll definitely comeback. read more

This Repair shop has probably been my favorite auto repair shop I've been too in San Diego . He helpedme in multiple categories and Nick is the guy that you should check into. He fixed my check engine light so many time that I can't thank him enough!!! Love this place !! read more

This is a family owned shop. That I've been patronizing for the last 6 years. Nick is one of the most honest mechanics I've worked with and he always has a fare price for his service. They are meticulous with their work and professional. read more

This is a great place. Nick was a very friendly and honest person. I brought my Lexus here to do the oil change and the job was done fast and smooth. He treats your vehicle very well and give your suggestion on how to treat your vehicle better. Very nice service and totally affordable. I will for sure come again. read more

I will recommend this Auto Repair to all of my friends. The owner, he is not only a good worker, but he is also a nice person. I have come every times, from small things such as changing oil to the big fix such as my changing my key lock. He helped me with the hard work and the carefulness. And I really like him. read more

Minh is an exceptional person to work with. He got me in and out with a front wheel brake job for less than 1/2 I was quoted from his competitors in his area. As was was leaving I asked Minh to inspect my rear brakes and he said I had about 20% pads left so I booked an appointment for the following week to get this completed. He's trustworthy and honest which earned my trust to be a loyal customer. read more

Great service! Brought my car in for steering fluid, but I knew something was wrong as I had just refilled the month prior. Minh got my car up on the lift and took me on the floor to show me where my power steering pump/rack and pinion were leaking. I had not expected this much work to be done, but Minh was very accomodating. He even gave me a ride back to my work since I did not expect to be leaving my car there. All in all, Minh got my car turned around in a week, helped me find the parts needed and helped me save as much money as possible since he could tell I was struggling with the amount. He even was very responsive by text on a Saturday for me to pick my car up. I felt he was honest through the entire ordeal, would come back! read more

Glad I found a Auto Repair shop I can trust. Great customer service. Nick always does his best to get my car in and out ASAP with a very reasonable price. As a girl, I know nothing about cars and some shops will take advantage of that. Nick will always make an effort to explain to me what has been repaired and why. He'll even show me the old parts he took out of my car before tossing it out. Nick makes me feel very comfortable and is never trying to up sale me. The shop is small so call before stopping by. read more

Nick did a great job repairing the break pads on my car! He was very friendly and happy and was enthusiastic to show me what he had exactly done to fix my car. He showed me the break pads that he had removed and showed me the new parts (rotor and break pads) that he had added. I am definitely going to return to his shop for anything that has to do with repairs for my car. It was a great experience and I know I can count on Minh's to do a good job! read more

Good service! Excellent rates! Did great job on my transmission and now I just had my catalytic converter done. Big thanks to Minh and son!

I took my car in today for a rear brake repair. Nick helped me and was very professional and friendly. He showed me what was wrong and what needed to be done and did not try to sell me on other things. He explained what he was going to do and promptly did what he promised. His prices are also quite good. Overall, I highly recommend Minh auto repairs. read more

This is my one and only go-to auto repair shop in San Diego. Minh's son, Nick is like my car family doctor. He's knowledgable and passionate in his job, and he gets the job done with very reasonable price. He will inspect and give you a heads-up if something's worng other than the part you're repairing. I would recommend this shop with confidence. read more

Minh is the honest, affordable, reasonable mechanic everyone is hoping to find. We've taken two older vehicles to him multiple times for various issues and he always helps us out at a reasonable price. He can get very busy, but that just proves how good and in demand he is. read more

Explained everything to me patiently and provided sincere advices. I was recommended by my friend to here and for sure will recommend this place to others. read more

This was my first time to visit here. Nick was really nice and explained what does my car need. Quality and price for his work was wonderful. Will definitely come back here for any auto repair needs. read more

This will be my go to place for all my future repair on my Audi Q5. Discovered the place on yelp. Got my front CV boot replaced with OEM part and the total price for the replacement is awesome. I saved hundreds from dealer price. The workmanship was excellent. The status updates communication was great. Overall my first experience was Exceptional! read more

Minh is a great and honest mechanic. I think he truly cares about making sure your car is working perfectly at the best possible price. I highly recommended him. read more