Oil Changers

Excellent customer service, honesty and went above and beyond to finish what I needed done in a…read morevery short time. They've earned a repeat customer for sure. Highly recommend!

I don't know much about cars and I know they know that so they charged me $800+ for 4 tires…read more Everyone I spoke to after that told me that they ripped me off. My dad checked the tires too and they were cheap from china. Whoops. They're nice though but I think they charge too much if I'm honest

WOW Automotive & Alignment

(17 reviews)

"Wow", I finally found an honest mechanic. I will be returning. They're very up front and honest. I…read moreused to use Danny's but they closed down. I am going to change mechanics to Wow from here on in.

I had to get my travel trailer fixed up for a big trip. New tires, bearings repacked and brakes…read moreinspected. WOW was clear up front on the cost and kept great communication throughout the work. They inspected the brakes and told me they were good to go. They didn't try to upsell me new brakes that I didn't actually need. I highly recommend them, especially for those in Ramona. Let's keep our business local as much as we can! Now it's camping time!

Main Street Auto Care

This is the first shop that worked on my corvette in over a decade. As a stereotypical corvette…read moreowner I am very finicky about who works on my car. 49 out of 50 times I do the work myself, however this time I couldn't. They guys did an excellent job on my modified car, they stored it away over night and it was ready first thing in the morning. Definitely coming back if work is beyond my ability or lacking tools.

I've been coming to these guys for a couple of years now. I drive my car for a living and they keep…read moreit running in tip top shape. They never overcharge and always do their best work. I wish everyone did business like they do!

Country Tire & Auto

(143 reviews)

I've been taking my car here for the last 4 years or so. All my tires, brakes, oil changes,…read morebatteries, and misc repairs are done here. If they can't work on it, they know someone who can. The guys here have two important qualities that I look for in a mechanic. 1. They're competent. 2. They're honest. They've never tried to upsale me unneeded services, in fact they have told me that I don't require services I have requested, and every time they catch something going wrong, they'll show me the problem. They've diagnosed several mystery issues I've had with my vehicles and got them running right. They have fair pricing on their parts and labor with a solid garuntee on their work. And I feel better paying local workers in my community than stuffing more miney into an international corporation for frankly poorer service.

Great service at great prices. I took my car to get tires today after reading the good reviews of…read morethis business. I was not disappointed, Jeff and his crew were very professional and fast at getting me in and out of there. Excellent!

Ramona Motor Works

(25 reviews)

Great service at this shop. I expected the worst and was ready for bad news but the skilled team…read morehere diagnosed my worn bearing and bad alignment and quickly got me back on the road. Straight talk and reasonably priced - that's what you want with car problems. Recommended.

I can't speak highly enough about the great service at the family owned Ramona Motor Works. We…read morehave been customers for over 25 years and the service has always been outstanding and their prices are very reasonable. Living in Ramona means you put a lot of miles on your car and I have never had a breakdown under their care.

Ramona Automotive

4.6

(34 reviews)

Terrific troubleshooting and repair. Very fair cost and below estimate they were very busy but let…read moreme drop off the car and work on it as time permitted. it was done in three days with major work completed

Eric and his team are awesome. Very thorough in his explanation of the repairs. Trustworthy and…read morehonest.

Zoo Automotive

(34 reviews)

I would recommend Zoo Automotive. They went above and beyond. Did some stuff on my Ford Ranger.read more

I can't recommend Zoo Automotive enough! Today was my second time visiting them for a brake job…read moresince my SUV was shaking when braking. They called me letting me know my brake pads were fine and recommended not replacing them now and contacting my dealership to fix the rotors since my vehicle is under warranty still with my lease. Saved me hundreds of dollars and didn't even charge me for the inspection! First visit with them 2 years ago was to replace my car battery where they also saved me money! Thank you so much Zoo, you all are amazing and I will continue to recommend you to everyone! :)

RAE An Automotive Service Co

3.8

(53 reviews)

I came in with rodent damage on my harness, A/C and other wires. The girls that work at the front…read moredesk are so kind and forward with what was needed. The mechanics helped repair the wire rodent damage for under a grand so that was nice. All of my lights were on and they fixed it so they turned them off. Also saved me $$$ at the dealership wanting new parts‍

"I cannot say enough good things about RAE. I have a 2003 Tahoe that I had let go for a little too…read morelong--it had a transmission fluid leak, oil leak, and any other leak possible. I needed a rear main seal, and much more, along with a host of other issues. I finally brought it in, and they handled everything with incredible skill. Their mechanics are truly superior. While they might cost just a little more than some other shops, you absolutely get what you pay for here: peace of mind and quality work. The communication is great Loren called me almost every day to check in and give me status updates. She would walk me through other items that needed attention and provide a quote immediately, leaving the choice entirely up to me with zero pressure. My Tahoe came back to me absolutely perfect--everything fixed, including the minor issues I hadn't even listed. On top of that, they just finished work on my 2003 Camaro. They cleared the check engine light and finally fixed a complex front-end steering issue caused by a previous accident that other shops couldn't resolve. RAE Automotive are professionals who are polite and clearly know what they are doing. I have both my cars back, and they are both running perfectly. They are my mechanics for life and I will never switch!

Thoroughbred Motors

(17 reviews)

We had our vehicle towed there, we were camping in Julian when we got stranded. The diagnosis,…read morecustomer service, and repair was absolutely the best. We were scared and stranded, they made us feel comfortable. THE BEST OF THE BEST thank you for the save.

Today we had an oil Change and air filter replacement by Jesse amd his excellent crew at…read moreThoroughbred Motors. We trust Jesse and his team to do work on our vehicles. Alex at Thuroghbred has done work on our vehicles and we always enjoy seeing him. I got my bill and thought it was higher than our last oil change and when I called Jesse he explained why the price may have slightly increased. Jesse is always straight forward and lets you know what and why things are done. Also an extremely thorough inspection was done that pointed out something's I had never noticed with the tire wear and other fluids. A complete report(including photos) was sent to Me when service was Completed It's this kid of attention to detail and professionalism that I recommend Thuroughbred Motors to everyone I know! The front office staff are the best!

The Auto Works

4.7

(33 reviews)

When you want to get your product to a full and successful finish you start here with the…read morewell-organized family. They dot all the i's and cross all the t's and go up to a successful finish, both for the company and for the customer. This is not my first or last visit. They accomplish the job and it provides a 24-year-old truck which now runs better than when it was new. Korey, thank you, and don't forget Travis, for the latest and the backing in the past. If you reading this think it is only a sales pitch stop by and see an old man and his old truck for a business company that has been around this area as long as me. Donald L B.

Had the tires rotated and a wheel alignment on my BMW X5. Very professional and friendly place. I…read morewill be back.

Action Auto Care

Excellent customer service, honesty and went above and beyond to finish what I needed done in a…read morevery short time. They've earned a repeat customer for sure. Highly recommend!

I don't know much about cars and I know they know that so they charged me $800+ for 4 tires…read more Everyone I spoke to after that told me that they ripped me off. My dad checked the tires too and they were cheap from china. Whoops. They're nice though but I think they charge too much if I'm honest

DV Audio and Customs

(97 reviews)

I was having some issues with my android audio on my Honda. I spoke to Pauline and made an appt…read moreover the phone. She was very through is testing out my system to see what the problem could be. Pauline got the radio back on and the Bluetooth was again working but not my GPS. She consulted with one of the techs. They gave me some options. They suggested I might want to check with a local Honda dealer to see if there were updates. In the end the system seems to be back up after several weeks. I do have a reasonable quote on a part if I need it in the future. The consult was no charge, and these people were truly honest. Great customer service! If you have any audio or security issues go to DV Audio and Custom shop. Conveniently located by auto in Escondido

Last Christmas, my family gifted me cash for me to purchase a dash cam with installation labor for…read moremy car. If you haven't tried using Yelp to acquire quotes from businesses such as dash cam and installation retailers, it's pretty convenient and many service type businesses will reach out to you. After sending an inquiry about purchasing and installation of a dash cam, one of the first businesses that reached out to me was DV Audio and Customs. Besides DV Audio, several other businesses contacted me and I immediately decided on DV Audio because of the professionalism and thoroughness of Dennis and Paola. They answered several questions I posed to them and although I probably could have shopped around for a better deal, I decided to have DV Audio take care of my dash cam need solely based on the professionalism and customer service, but besides those much clamored for qualities, I got even more once the job was completed. DV Audio is located in Escondido specifically within a small business park where other service type businesses are located. I don't remember if there were other tenants, but as soon as you turn into Wineridge, you'll turn right into the first driveway and you'll see the DV Audio signage. The exact address for DV Audio is 2080 Wineridge Suite D. The shop can be found by taking 15 North or 15 South exiting off of Valley Parkway and heading west. There are two parts of Escondido where car dealers are located, which is the east side and west side of Escondido. DV Audio is located close to the west side of car dealers. I received great customer service from Paola from start to finish for my dash cam project. Prior to setting up an appointment with DV Audio to have them install a dash cam, I stopped by their shop to ask them questions. The primary thing I wanted to ask them was whether they price match because at the time, Amazon Prime Days were going on. My intent was to buy a dash cam on Amazon and then have DV Audio install it. When I asked about price matching, Paola informed me that they do price match on a specific Red Tiger dash cam, but not on the higher end Red Tiger dash cam. She also informed me that it would be better if I purchased the dash cam from her because then it would be under warranty, which was great information to have. Another reason to have work done by DV Audio is that their business is military veteran friendly and they do military discounts for Army Veterans like me. If you pay cash for the work they do, there is a cash discount and who doesn't like savings. Besides all of these positives, they are also efficient and respect people's time. I dropped off my car at my appointment time of 9:30am and I was notified that they were done at 10:44am. When their technician was installing my dash cam, they found rust build up on the inside side wall of my dash, which I would have never found if not for their technician letting me know. This information was invaluable because I'm going to have the car dealer check it out. Lastly, Paolo provided more quality customer service after the work was completed by spending time with me going over the features of the dash cam. If you're ever in the market for a dash cam and installation of that dash cam, before you purchase, I highly recommend you contact or visit DV Audio and Customs to purchase the dash cam and have them do the installation. Customer service, expediency, and thoroughness from start to finish is why they should be the only shop you visit for dash cam service. I also noticed vintage cars in their shop, so if you own vintage cars, you might want to check what type of service they do for vintage cars.

WOW Automotive & Alignment

(17 reviews)

"Wow", I finally found an honest mechanic. I will be returning. They're very up front and honest. I…read moreused to use Danny's but they closed down. I am going to change mechanics to Wow from here on in.

I had to get my travel trailer fixed up for a big trip. New tires, bearings repacked and brakes…read moreinspected. WOW was clear up front on the cost and kept great communication throughout the work. They inspected the brakes and told me they were good to go. They didn't try to upsell me new brakes that I didn't actually need. I highly recommend them, especially for those in Ramona. Let's keep our business local as much as we can! Now it's camping time!

RTS Towing

(4 reviews)

reliable and fair! 5 stars!!!! thank you rts towing!!! these guys saved the day and got us back on…read morethe road.

The driver showed up on time and not only got the car open, he got it started due to a dead…read morebattery. Great price, too - beat other estimates by $40 to $80.

Caliber Collision

(6 reviews)

Outstanding Service and Honest Pricing…read more My car needed repairs after rats chewed through some of the soy-based wire insulation (a common Toyota issue) and damaged an oxygen sensor. The dealership quoted me a little over $1,000 for the fix. I decided to file a claim with GEICO, and they recommended one of their approved mechanics, Caliber Collision, which was the closest to me. I'm so glad they did. Caliber's quote was less than half the dealership's price (and under deductible) and included OEM parts. The service was incredibly efficient. They inspected the car immediately, the parts arrived the very next morning, and the repair was completed promptly. Randy in the office provided some of the best customer service I've experienced in a long time. He was fantastic from the start, explaining everything in detail, answering all my questions, and ensuring the entire process was seamless. Highly recommended!

I made an appt for 3/11/26 to have them check my passenger side back fender. Turned out that the…read morepart that I had a question about was realigned just by pushing on the underside by the wheel. I spoke with Randy Davis a Service Advisor. I then went on to ask him about my scratched up paint (there is a lot of scratches) on the sides of my car. He tried to rub a couple of them out to no avail. He suggested I take my car to someone that details cars and they could probably get the scratches out which would be cheaper than having the whole car repainted. Randy was very considerate, patient and answered all my questions. I highly recommend their business and will use them in the future if I need some body work done.

Ricos Auto Sales

3.9

(11 reviews)

These guys are what they are, a sludge lot. They do it well, and are very professional, but just…read morerealize if you're coming here to buy a car or truck that's under $10k and has a steam-cleaned engine and 200k miles, it's probably got a few issues. They cleaned it up to look and run great today, but definitely take anything you buy here to a mechanic you trust, and don't buy anything here unless you're ready to spent a little fixing it up. Don't get me wrong, Randy's a great guy, but he's selling you a serviceable car, not a perfect one to be a daily driver for your college-bound kid.

We purchased a Honda for our sister yesterday and I'll just say it was a great experience. We were…read morereferred to Randy by a friend but we had trouble making it there before his 6PM closing. Randy was gracious to stay at the shop until we arrived at 7PM. Showed us the car, provided all the maintenance records for the car (CARFAX) and let us take it for a test drive. We loved the car for her and felt very comfortable dealing with Randy. It's not your stereotypical used car lot and Randy is not that shady salesman you all know. He's a truly nice man and you can see that within the first few minutes. He cut us an amazing deal and took care of us through and through. It's too bad she lives in Arizona because Randy is also an honest mechanic (don't find them too often) and I wish she would be closer if she needed that. All in all we spent more time enjoying good conversation with Randy than we did for the transaction. Transaction took about 10 minutes but we could've spent all night chatting with such a nice humble guy. The world needs more like him. I don't recommend too many people but this one is special.

JD Mobile detailing

(43 reviews)

Jesse is the man. I took my truck off-roading (I don't usually do that), and it got scratched up…read morepretty good on the passenger side. Some were deeper than others, and overall I was stressed about getting them out. I called JD Mobile and they came out in 2 business days to my apartment and he got it done in about an hour. Almost all scratchwork is gone; the deeper ones were improved maybe 80%, which is what I was hoping for. Good work Jesse! He also buffed out my hood and cleaned up my tires for no extra cost.

Jesses is a nice guy who works hard! His prices are fair. I highly recommend JD Mobile Detailing!read more

Canelo's Tire and Towing

4.0

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Needed a tire to replace one lost to a blowout and they had one in stock! How fortunate for me! We…read moreexpected to wait awhile but the tire was replaced in less than 20 minutes and we were on our way! Reasonably priced too! Thank you, Omar, to you and your attentive crew! BRAVO!

Been going to Canelos since I moved to Ramona in 2013 and have always loved their service and…read moreprices. Until recently I spent hundreds of dollars for services, then left with a completely different problem they caused and will not take responsibility for. Such a bummer. Now looking for someone else to fix the problem CANELOS caused.

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Laura M.

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9 years ago

I recently moved to Ramona and my husband usually takes care of "these things". However, with my husband being gone on business, the show must go on. I Googled Oil Changers and am so thankful I did! I work quite a distance from home, I am the mother of five VERY busy children, and I do not know the needs of my car. Fortunately, they do! The very friendly service I received while not trying to upsell me is worth its weight in gold. This is my new "go to" spot. They are knowledgeable, they did not talk down to me, and they didn't treat me as though I am dollar signs walking in their doors (or driving in...). I was in and out in no time and my car was very happy too. Thank you, Oil Changers!! read more

Marilynn O.

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8 years ago

This is the best place to get an affordable quick oil change. I appreciate the extra care given to detail. They check all the lights, tire pressure, air filters, windshield wiper fluid, and clean your windows. I opted out of the windshield cleaning because rain is expected in the forecast . Each time I've had my car serviced there I have received nothing short of excellent care. The team at oil changers are all professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Today, Kevin worked on my car and I appreciate the consistent excellent service and care given. Lastly, it's good to witness a team that works well together. Thank you. read more

Kim V.

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8 years ago

I took my car in to Oil Changers and had an exceptional experience! Ron was my service technician and he was very friendly even to my two annoying barking little dogs :) I mentioned that my check engine light was on and he said he could hook it up to his machine to find out the problem for me at no charge since I was a customer. I know that if I had taken it to a repair shop it usually costs around $100 for that service. I was in and out in a timely manner and am a very satisfied customer. I'll be back (probably long after I am due as usual, but I'll definitely go there again!) read more

Gini P.

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8 years ago

We have used Oil Changers for a few years now. Have always had great customer service and communication. They always check the cars over well and any recommendations are never pushed, and verified by owners manual. My only little issue is that we use the synthetic oil and even though I know what the price is, I get random coupons depending on the service member. Yesterday I took my wife's car in and paid full price. Today, different guys, and I was offered a coupon. Not complaining at all, just saying it is great but appreciate consistency. Thank you guys. read more

Tammy S.

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7 years ago

I am a regular user of the Ramona Oil Changers (Kmart parking lot). The people and the service are great. I went in the other evening for oil change and they told me I could wait for 2000 more miles. When I asked them to check my transmission they topped it off and let me know when it would need servicing as well as the oil change. They topped off fluids, checked tires and no charge. I feel they were honest and took care of me with no charge. They always make me feel like I got good service, rare deals, nice guys. Tammy S.Ramona read more

Ben W.

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7 years ago

Absolutely, first class service. You drive your car into the service area (guided by their technicians). They check you in. And then the magic happens...Just as if they were pilots and copilots, the duo changes your oil as if reading a checklist. It was absolutely amazing. My 4Runner's oil was changed in less than 15 minutes. Proficient, courteous and friendly. I will be changing my vehicles' oil there from now on. I HIGHLY recommend. read more

Lisa G.

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11 years ago

This was my first visit to Oil Changers in Ramona. What a great staff. Everyone was friendly, pleasant, courteous and when I told them I was in a bit of a hurry they said they would get me on my way as quickly as possible. I appreciated how clean the facility and staff were and true to their word I was back on the road with plenty of time to make my appointment. Thank you again. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Melanie S.

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8 years ago

The guys were great. Friendly, courteous, and fast. Mike took good care of me as a first timer. Checked and filled my tires, checked my lights, even washed my windshield without me asking. The price couldn't be beat, it took maybe 25 minutes and they were done! I'll be going back for my next oil change and would send any and all friends to them. On a side note, they really like bananas and Mariah Carey music... read more

Thor P.

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13 years ago

The staff is friendly and fun to talk to, the location is convenient for driving in, and above all no leaks when they're done! This is where I take all my cars for an oil change without doubt. The guys know me by name since I come in with so many different cars, haha. Anyway, highly recommend this place if you're looking for an oil change. read more

Marcus C.

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8 years ago

Very quick and very professional. The staff are friendly and offer to pump my tires, clean my windows, and check anything else that needs to be topped off in my truck while the oil is changed. Today they found a dead frog in my tire and offered to take it out. For how inexpensive the service is these guys really go above and beyond. read more

Ryan F.

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9 years ago

Solid, knowledgeable crew with great management and skilled, friendly technicians. A one stop shop for any and all oil/fluid exchange needs on all of your personal and commercial vehicles. Pull up, relax in your vehicle while it's serviced, and get back on the road within a reasonable timeframe. Highly recommended read more

Darren D.

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11 years ago

this place is awesome! i take all my cars here and they rock. they check everything, are pretty quick, and very organized. used to go to jiffy lube before i found these guys. jiffy who? any complaints about this place are from morons and the mentally challenged. been here about 8 times. every time great! read more

Daphne C.

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2 years ago

Very efficient! Staff was so kind and lovely, I came here for several oil changes and to get new tires. It's a little intimidating for a young girl like myself to go to a mechanic (all my guy friends tell me I'll be ripped off) but every time I was here I felt respected and the prices were very reasonable. read more

Kimberly O.

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9 years ago

Jay and Todd were both amazing when we went in for an oil change, they are just the funniest of guys but got straight to it on the issues of the car. They told us what needed to be done and didn't pressure us to get it done right on the spot. Definitely would recommend and will continue to go back! read more

Dany 7.

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3 years ago

Sorry to say that not all the people who work there are nice. I approached one of their employees, a bold tall guy, with a very legitimate and polite question, but he acted in a very unlikable, unprofessional, and rude way. I would not recommend going there if you need anything done to your car. read more

Kailey M.

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8 years ago

Super fast and easy. All of the guys are really nice and professional. Been going here for years and the service is what keeps me coming back. Ryan serviced my car last and seemed experienced and got the job done quickly. I will keep coming back as long as I live in Ramona. read more

Karen K.

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4 years ago

I took my Kia to the Oil Changer in Ramona store #619 this morning. Joey (manager) and Spencer worked together like a well oiled machine. Super professional and friendly. I've never had an oil change so complete. If it's time for change (oil) stop by Oil Changer. read more

Randy P.

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8 years ago

GREAT SERVICE! Was able to pull right in and get my oil hanged within 10 minutes and the workers were cool and very easy to talk to as well as friendly. I would definitely go there every time to get my oil changed if I lived in California permanently! read more

Joel M.

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8 years ago

Quick and friendly service! Oil Changers is staffed with well trained and knowledgeable technicians. They check all your lights are functional and will top off fluids at no charge. They make recommendations for additional services without being pushy! read more

Ariana M.

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8 years ago

I stopped by today around 11:30 And a young man named Ryan assisted me. I have nothing but great things to say about him. He was very friendly, helpful, and professional. Will definitely be going back to this place and recommend to friends and family. read more

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