5 stars all the way. You will not be disappointed with John Sandler automotive…read more I Have a 1991 ford f150 that was dying on me at lights and turns. Went to a few other places that were unable to resolve issues for me. I found John Sadler on the you tube channel and was intrigued with his diagnostic procedures and guidance. Even though he was an hour and half drive away from my house I still called him to get assistance and to see if he would be able to look over my truck. He literally blocked out the whole day for my truck to help diagnose the truck and found multiple issues causing poor performance and stalling. He spent the time from 10am - 5:30pm grinding away and was relentless to give up on it. Amazing skill, knowledgeable, and very determined.... you will also read in the other reviews about how friendly and honest and trustworthy he is with your car. And believe me he lives up to all that. You will not be disappointed and would be honored to have him as your mechanic. Thank you John for getting my truck roadworthy again. And I feel like I made a new friend as well. God bless Your new friend Joe G

Amazing auto mechanic. Was lucky enough to find this video after searching on google after the…read moreKearny Mesa Toyota dealership told me my timing cover was leaking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8rGV1suIBc What happened: I took my car to the dealership for an oil change and for the 40k service from Toyota. Dealer told me my oil filter housing cap was overtightened and needed to be replaced (Never happened before at other oil change locations). Paid extra for this service and for the oil change. On my way back home, I heard some rattling sounds from my car. Decided to go back to the dealer to make sure they didn't mess up anything. Was told they couldn't find the cause of the rattling and that my timing cover was now leaking. Went on google and found John's video. Went to John's shop and as soon as John raised my car up, he found the cause of the rattle (I was missing screws for the plastic covers on the bottom of my car). John inspected my engine and similar to Pat's case, my timing cover was not leaking. He then inspected every part of my car while I stood next to him and explained any problems it had and how he was going to fix them. I have attached two pictures of the invoices I got from the Kearny Mesa Toyota dealership in case anyone reading this was curious.

Great experience with Mike! We love our truck and would definitely buy from here again in the…read morefuture! Thanks Mike for taking such good care of us

Be very careful with the cars at this dealership. They specialize in cars that have been salvaged…read moreand they are not transparent on this issue. Watch for the salvage titles!

I've been coming to Jesse's Muffler Shop for 3 years now; and the customer service and quality is…read moresecond to none. I've had my exhaust done on 3 cars here; and had resonators rewelded, when I messed it up at home. It's just Jesse and his assistant that do the work; and they've always been willing to accommodate. Appointments are recommended though for larger scale jobs such as brakes. I've never had an issues here, and will continue coming here. Cash is king here and the prices are very fair especially in today's economy.

After being deceived by the Kia Dealership with their misdiagnosis, outrageous prices and them not…read morewilling to let me use my warranty to cover engine repairs (even though there's a class action suit against Kia Souls for this exact issue), I was at the point of bawling in a corner & hiding from the world. After many weeks of research on the internet and finding out the best course of action, I looked up Yelp to see who is a trusted mechanic from my fellow Yelpers... which is how I found Jesse's Mufflers and Brakes shop. Jessie, the owner, is the real deal (Louie was great too)‼ Full of wisdom and willing to share his expertise and giving you the best advice along with various options... And explaining it simply, so even I can understand the mechanics and issues of my vehicle... I realized he is a UNICORN in this industry‼ He is totally looking out for the Customer instead of lining his pocket... You will not regret going to him, and I plan to recommend him to everyone‼ You're awesome Jesse‼

We have a older suburban that has been sitting idle for years. Occasionally we round start it and…read moredrive it down the street, but now we need to use it. The check engine light was on so we couldn't smog it. Took it up our mechanic in Santee and they found a problem with the catalytic converter. They said one side was bad and recommended Hanson's to get it fixed. I called Hanson's and was able to get an appointment for the next day. While the car was there they found another problem that was an inexpensive fix. They were able to install the cat and make the other fix the same day. Overall I am very impressed with the work, service, and advice/direction I received from Hanson's.

1 Star - Would Not Recommend…read more I went to Ed Hanson's Muffler for a simple resonator/muffler delete, basic exhaust work. This shop used to have a solid reputation, which is the only reason I chose it. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the case. I arrived when they opened and clearly explained that I did not want to be stuck there all day. I don't live close by, and I needed to pick up my daughter from school later. I specifically told them I was completely fine dropping the car off and coming back once it was finished if the job was going to take a while. They laughed and said that wouldn't be necessary, and that they'd be in trouble if a job like this took that long, implying it would be done quickly. Instead, the work dragged on for most of the day. I was repeatedly told it was "almost done," which kept me waiting there instead of leaving. Had they been honest upfront, I would have left and returned later without any issue. During this time, the employee working on the car moved extremely slowly, frequently stopping to socialize, smoke, eat, and take extended breaks. There was no sense of urgency and no respect for my time. Because of this, I nearly ended up late picking up my daughter from school, which was exactly what I was trying to avoid by offering to drop the car off in the first place. To make matters worse, the final result was disappointing. The piping looks sloppy and unprofessional, like basic budget muffler work, yet the price was unreasonably high for the quality delivered. Ed Hanson's may have been a respectable shop at one point, but based on my experience and many others now a days, that standard is no longer there. Don't waste your hard-earned money or your time.

Wanted to share a follow-up review of Premier Auto in Spring Valley. Christmas came early for our…read more2007 RAV4 when a bunch of warning lights lit up the dashboard. Brought it into Premier Auto and Omar quickly assessed the issue. He said the issues would be covered under warranty from the last repair. Like many have complained about dishonest auto repair shops, we could have been told anything and charged accordingly. Omar said it was all good and ordered the parts on the spot and told us the car would be ready in a few hours, NO CHARGE. When we picked up the car, he explained the issues and told us straight up, we might have about a year, probably less before old Ravy would be put to pasture. He even threw in an extra part for free. Then advised us on which cars would benefit in the long run and how to negotiate. You looking for an HONEST repair shop, Premier Auto in Spring Valley is the place to go. No worries about shotty jobs or upsell. When we left, he said "I hope I don't see you again for repairs". I wish my doctor, dentist, or even the tax man would say that....Go see Omar. He'll take care of you...

Came in for an alignment on my Tundra the guys were very knowledgeable and eager to help. Omar…read morehelped me with understanding more of what I need and offered me a great deal got me in and out quick no waiting. Highly recommend !