Excellent customer service from start to finish. I had a bolt in my tire and called to see if they could patch it. They were professional, friendly, and helpful over the phone. When I arrived, they got me in right away, removed the bolt, and patched the tire in about 15 minutes. The price was very reasonable, and the entire experience was quick, honest, and hassle-free. I highly recommend them for any of your automotive needs. read more

I've had my front brakes replaced and other repairs by this mechanic. This family owned business has an outstanding reputation for a reason. Very professional shop!!! They also service BMW's and are far more affordable than the BMW dealerships and other BMW mechanics!! They have always been professional & very kind!!! I am an elderly woman and I feel safe using this mechanic!!! I Highly recommend them!! read more

I needed an oil change and fast! I always prefer to go to mom and pop shops versus big chains but sometimes there can be a trade-off with speed, price or quality of service. Not here! Brian and his team were so friendly, prompt with service and at a very reasonably priced. I let them know I was in a bit of a bind as far as time. They got me in and out right away, which I very much appreciated. Being a female, sometimes it can be a bit intimidating to go into any type of auto shop by yourself, but Brian was incredibly friendly and explained everything in detail. I'll definitely be back for future service. read more

I am very disappointed writing this review because I genuinely thought I could trust this repair shop. Before dropping off my SUV, I specifically called to confirm that they work on Jeeps. I was assured that they service this type of vehicle all the time. However, after performing a quick inspection and charging me an inspection fee for an estimate, the mechanic informed me that they could not repair the vehicle and advised me to take it somewhere else. Had I been told from the beginning that they were unable or unwilling to perform the repair, I would have taken my vehicle elsewhere and avoided the wasted time and expense. Charging a diagnostic fee only to tell a customer you can't do the work is frustrating and left me feeling misled. Unfortunately, this experience did not inspire confidence, and I cannot recommend this shop based on how my situation was handled. read more

The team here know there way around a car, especially a BMW! I always only trusted a BMW Dealer Service Department BUT NOW finding Morena Automotive that has Changed! If you want professionally trained mechanics, better than dealership prices, honest service done with pride than look no further than Morena Automotive. The Owner Brian is very active in the business and will make sure you are satisfied from the minute you drop off your car, get the keys back and after the service is performed! THANK YOU Morena Automotive! CONCLUSION: I 100% Recommend Morena Automotive! read more

Nothing but honesty, class, and service from this repair shop. Been here twice and both times I received great service. First was for an oil change, which was quick and easy for a fair price. This time I had the skid plate on the bottom of my Honda Civic hanging off the bottom of my car and scraping the road beneath as I drove. I had a similar issue in the past where the Honda dealership charged me ~$270 to fully replace when I was certain it could just be bolted back on. The guys at Morena Automotive fixed it for me free of charge and in under 10 minutes. read more

5 stars all around. A friend recommended this shop to us and from start to finish it was a great experience. They actually were able to solve my problem and have the repair completed all in one day. And on top of my initial problem they were able to do an oil change too. Everyone was friendly and it's so nice to have a place to trust with my SUV. The location is convenient, price was great and I'm just really thankful to find an automotive shop that cares about their customers like they do. Thanks again! We will be back. read more

An honest Automotive (mechanical) repair shop. Increasingly rare thing nowadays. Ask for Matt get a good price, deal with straightforward people and they will do right by you. read more

My son is a student at SDSU, while I live in San Jose. About a month ago his car suddenly experienced an unknown ignition issue while at college. Being 400 miles away I was not able to directly intervene, but then searched online for a nearby auto shop for the car to be towed to. Brain answered my call and discussed their diagnostic approach. He kept me apprised of when the car arrived, how the tests were going, and made arrangements for my son to pick up. Probably made 3 separate calls to update me. Exceptional service and quality work. read more

2006 Ford F250 6.8L 3v V10 with 123K miles - Faulty pegging coolant temp gauge only when towing 10k up long highway grades. This is a great shop. Made appointment, heard and documented everything I explained, discussed some potential causes. They ran diagnostics on the truck and everything was in proper working order, They determined the likely cause was the cyl engine temp sensor that was deep under the manifold, a 3-4 hour job to access and replace a $40 sensor. There was no way to access the sensor without removing the entire intake manifold. Got the truck back on day 2 and tested it by towing the same 10k trailer up a long grade from a stop, full throttle until 65 mph was reached. The temp increased to 208f before the crest and started working itself back down to 201f before even making it to the crest. The truck is 100% fixed. Everyone here is friendly, courteous, timely, and take pride in their work. They are reasonably priced and most importantly deliver on what they say they will do. Definitely recommend this shop. So glad I found them here on Yelp. read more

One of the most customer friendly auto shops I've ever seen. Very happy. I would definitely go back.

I called Morena Automotive in a quandary when my elderly parent's car overheated while visiting from out of town. They diagnosed the problem and ran tests for several hours to ensure we were weren't putting senior citizens on the road in a dangerous situation. They helped us do a safe and convenient lock out since we couldn't get back there before closing. Great place. read more

Honest and efficient for reasonable prices! Love the team here, and would definitely come back!

I always get anxiety when my car breaks down, because I know the next step is visit to auto repair shop and I am going to be paying out of the wazoo! Well NOT here! You are in good hands with Brian and his staff. They are HONEST! Finally a repair shop I can trust. My car is 2007 ACURA TSX 140k miles and I really don't want to invest in a new car! I feel like if I just keep up with maintenance I can keep it for few more years. I have been here 3xs and first time they wouldn't even charge me because they found nothing wrong w my car! How more honest can you be! For all those that need a repair don't be scared! Thank you Brian, Harry, Bubba and rest of staff! read more

Good spot for an oil change on the fly. Called them @ 8am and was in by 10am. Will definitely be-back on one of my many journeys to So-Cal. Thanks Bubba & team read more

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I brought my car to this shop as it was jerking back and forth when accelerating. We dropped it off in the morning, and a couple of hours later, the guy from the shop called and told us the issue might be resolved if we filled up the gas tank. When we went to pick it up, we immediately noticed a warning light on the dashboard. We asked about it, and he plugged in a scanner, saying it might be a transmission problem. Despite paying $150, we left without a clear answer as to why the car was jerking. We did as he suggested and filled the tank, but the problem persisted. Eventually, I took the car to another mechanician recommended by a friend. He charged $90 for a thorough diagnosis, carefully analyzing each line from the scanner results, and actually fixed the issue within a couple of hours. Although this shop has good Yelp reviews, my experience was disappointing. I wouldn't recommend them--it felt like a waste of time and money. read more

Fastest service I've ever had when it came to servicing my Jeep. I'm glad I came! Had a few issues with the spark plugs and a cylinder, Brian and Bubba were able to diagnose the root of the cause and get to work on it. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for quality work and NO UPSELLING. I hate that upselling s***. They really look out for their local community members and military families. Thanks again guys! read more

May have found my go-to mechanic here in San Diego. These guys are super honest, transparent, thorough and I never once felt pressured or upsold. They actually came and shuttled me from my house when my car was ready for pick up! 10/10 service, wish I could give more than 5 stars. read more

I have been a San Diego resident for over 50 years and never heard of this establishment. I am disappointed that I didn't hear about them in years ago. They are honest, friendly, efficient and inexpensive. I used to go to Hunt tech but now that they're read more

These guys are awesome! Just moved here a couple months ago and my brakes felt funny so I found this spot online and took my car in to get looked at. Ended up needing new brakes and rotors on the rear tires. Was going to hang around the shop while my car was being worked on because my wife was working, they said it would take a bit so Brian drove me back to my house and even picked me up when the car was ready. Top notch service from Brian and Bubba throughout the whole experience!! read more

Great service, reasonable price. Close to campus and offer shuttle rides to USD campus while car getting serviced.

My daughter has been living in San Diego while I live in Wisconsin. When visiting I took my daughter's car in for front end suspension work and a general inspection. Matt was so helpful and kind that I was immediately confident in this business. The work was done well and reasonably priced and we received an honest set of recommendations for future maintenance without any pressure sales. My daughter has found her trusted repair shop in SanDiego. We would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for skilled and honest mechanics in San Diego! read more

Super knowledgeable team! Definitely great value and they are so informative. The workers go above and beyond to make sure the work is done well at an affordable price. They also accommodate same day walk-ins read more

They serviced my car today and did an amazing job, very thorough with explaining everything to me and answered all my questions. I will definitely go back in the future! :) read more

We have been using their auto repair services for years and have a high level of trust with any recommendation they make. We have serviced both American, Japanese and German cars with great results. Always reliable, always fair. They are the best! Highly recommended!!! read more

I've been here twice. Like I'd rather not actually have to come here for obvious reasons, but I don't trust myself to work on my cars anymore because it's not an early 90s Ford. They did the oil change on my truck a few years back, and just today they did the wheel bearings on my girlfriend's Subaroo. Brought it in around noon and they were done by 5. No screwy scummy stuff. Bubba and Brian are super nice, totally helpful. Price was totally fair. Really good work from this place. Also the Italian place across the street that they recommended, killer food. It may have given me the diarrhea, but the calamari sandwich is so good. read more

Came in because the people working at an oil change shop said I was going to need a gasket replaced. Instead of taking advantage, the mechanics at Morena Automotive checked it out and said the oil change people were wrong and my car was actually fine. Didn't charge me for anything (e.g. an "inspection") other than the oil change I still needed anyway! read more

No matter what the problem my car has, Morena Automotive always comes through with a reasonable solution. Their prices are very reasonable also! And they perform their services in a timely manner! They are the only repair shop that I want to go to. read more

So glad to have found these guys and now my wife and I finally have go to mechanics for our older cars. Thank you Matt and Brian for being so helpful, reasonably priced and professional. Thank you also for providing the same great service to a friend of ours we already referred to you after my great experience at Morena Automotive read more

Brian and Bubba took great care of my Audi S5, very professional. Cool dudes...Saved me tons of money...Kept me updated !!!! They do great work!!! Thanks again Guys!!! read more

Morena Automotive cannot have any better custumer service. Bubba helped me out greatly. I went due to an electrical problem that I couldnt find. Changed battery two weeks before and car would be dead every day after. Pedro checked the car and could not find what was wrong. They didnt charge me anything. Not even fornstoring the car there for one night. They recommended an electrician and they resolved the problem the next day. Thanks Bubba and Pedro read more

I LOVE this place and everyone here!! They are all so kind and accommodating to all your needs. They're super transparent which is always so hard to find in this industry. I trust them with my car more than anyone else and know they always have my best interest at heart. I can't stress enough how genuine these guys are. read more

Excellent service!!! They are super professional!!!! I was clueless and they assisted me on checking my car, and did all the required services. read more

Friendly workers who were transparent about what they saw as necessary to be done and not for an overdue car service, and were patient to hear if I wanted to add or remove anything. Also took the time to explain why some things were much higher priority than others things. Lastly they knocked off some labor hours to help make it more affordable. In terms of the service they got it done within a few hours as communicated, and I've had no issues come up since my visit several weeks ago (unlike dealerships where sometimes I've had lights pop up the day after driving off). Thanks a bunch for the awesome service! read more

Fast, efficient service by guys who know what they are doing. I was having AC problems in my Tacoma and dropped in about 3:45 to make an appointment. Brian was super helpful and asked Harry if he had time to check it out right away, which he did. It took about an hour and he replaced the cabin air filter and a resistor right away. They even gave me a Veterans discount. I'll use these guys again when I need some maintenance! read more

It was very important to me to find a reputable mechanic to take my 2016 Jeep to since I haven't had the greatest experience with mechanics in the past. I sent an inquiry after hours and received a prompt response from Brian letting me know their availability to look at my car and run some diagnostics. From start to finish the whole team at Morena Automative was extremely helpful in an otherwise very stressful situation. I'm very glad I found them! They were able to figure out what was causing the power steering issue in my car quickly and it has been smooth driving for over a week now. Highly recommend them! read more

It's hard to find a mechanic that you can put your trust in. It takes honesty, communication and genuineness. Bubba and Brian meet (and exceed) these expectations. I came in with my 2005 BMW X5 with some suspension issues. After being quoted a substantial amount by the big-wig auto repair shop, I decided to get a second opinion from this local shop. Brian and Bubba were very honest and helped me diagnose the problem (which was not even mentioned by the big-wigger auto shop) and, in the end, saved me a TON of money. These guys are salt of the earth and I look forward to continuing my business here. read more

This place had a number of great reviews and was described as the best low priced auto repair place in San Diego. I was looking for a good quality place for an oil change that would be closer than my usual place. I called for a price for my Mustang and was quoted 38% (or $25) higher than my usual mechanics who are AAA and ASE Certified. This price was well above any other places that I've been. Funny thing is that he instantly blurted out a price without even asking about the make/model/year/ or even the engine size, really?? This place is NOT low priced on any level, and according to their webpage, they are not even ASE/AAA Certified. read more

I had some issues with my car, as it would not pass the SMOG test due to the plug-in for the diagnostic reader was dead... No signal. Brian Leshyk and Morena Automotive to the rescue! Not only did the mechanic at Morena Automotive figure it out in record time, but also fixed a window problem, too... What I thought would be an expensive fix, was a lot less than quoted... Saving me time and CA$H. Bryan even gave me a ride in his own vehicle to my apartment from Morena Automotive while I left my car with them. Excellent customer service, prompt professional work, with a warranty, as well... I'll not be taking my car anywhere else... Highly recommend this shop for your automotive repair needs... Brian and Morena Automotive absolutely ROCKS! read more

My son is new to SDSU and needed electrical work and brake lights fixed ASAP. As his father and 500 miles away, I found Morena Automotive on Yelp. Matt took great care of my son's car and was very reasonable and professional. Its a great feeling to have a mechanic to trust and know my son will be in good hands while living in San Diego. Thanks again guys. read more