Quality!!! Get it done right the first time. Pete is always up front about what is needed and the actual cost. I highly recommend Pete's.

I chose this auto shop because of the good reviews, and the entire process from drop off, quotes, customer service and communication was superb. They followed up very often and were upfront with the repair cost and the inspections. I paid close to $300 for an 02 sensor replacement that i was told would fix the p0172 error code that gave me a check engine light. I even got to pick up my car the same day since it was a quick fix. I get home and drove not even 2 miles and boom, the check engine light comes on. When i use my OBD scanner to see why, it WAS THE SAME ERROR CODE i went into their auto shop to get fixed. My worst assumption is that they just unplugged my car battery and said they fixed it. ( doing that will reset codes and they wont get picked up for a while from obd scans ) Very sad thanksgiving surprise. read more

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Honest, professional, knowledgeable, and just a nice guy! Highly recommended mechanic for Asian cars.

So on Christmas Day, my car started making these funny sounds. I had just dropped off my parents and was now freaked because it's funny how dependent we are on our cars. When I got home, I popped the hood and restarted the car...now the sounds were wobbly sounding. Great! So I called Pete's and left a message that I was going to drop my car off in the morning. I knew I didn't have an appointment so I wasn't even sure he could work on it. When I brought it in, Lori explained what I knew, my car was at the end of the list to be worked on. I told her Pete's was the only place I trust! I didn't care how long it took, which was about a week. Part of it was my fault, I put in too much oil which exacerbated an earlier problem. But she survived....and it's been 6 years since I first wrote and it looks like she's gonna go even further! read more

Trust worthy and professional highly recommended Lexus certified Very clean shop which is unusual for any mechanic read more

Awesome service. I've been coming here since 1995 and have never been disappointed. He's worked on my Toyota and my many Honda's. Still come here even though I don't live in Chula Vista anymore. read more

I don't know much about cars, but my mom always took her car here so they must be good. :) Routine 5,000mile oil change and tire rotation costs $120. "Major" maintenence on my 2013 prius today of cleaning filters, rotating tires, and topping off fluids cost $603. Next time they say my "minor" maintenence will cost about $140. read more

Have been taking our families Honda's, Acura's and Toyota's here for years. Always gives us a good value for the money. read more

Pete's Precision Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Chula Vista, California

As always.., as was near 30 years ago, Pete's is still just the best. We hadn't used Pete's for years because we had other brands of cars, but back now with my aging Scion (Toyota) Xb, it's like old times. So glad to trust our loved Xb with Pete's again because we know Pete's is as good as it gets. No joke, no twisted arms, no special relationship here - It's just that Pete's is that good. read more

About a year ago I scheduled an appointment to have my vehicle (don't remember exactly which one since I own multiple cars) serviced there; was told to drop-off car in the morning and to pick up and end of day. Upon arriving at end of day I was told that due to excessive workload mechanic did not have time to service my vehicle. hah?...basically wasted a whole day even though appointment was scheduled per shop protocol...OK, so I wanted to give them a second chance and today I scheduled another appointment to bring my honda in for a diagnostic. After scheduling appointment for the following morning, was given a phone call about an hour later to inform me that mechanic would not service my vehicle...hah? was given no reason other than to say that mechanic did not service my type of vehicle...very unprofessional to say the least! Carlos read more

my mom has used them for years! if you want it done right the first time take it to Pete!

We've been going to Pete's for years now and really like his work. The prices are not the cheapest but as the saying goes, sometimes you get what you pay for. If you want someone with experience, quality work and honesty, Pete is your man. read more

I have had shady people work on my cars in the past and have always seemed to have a recurring problem. I am pretty loyal to Hondas and Toyotas and it seemed like a natural progression to patronize Pete's. I am always late to my appointments and I don't get chastised too much. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, especially Lori at the front. Pete's got the George Clooney look going, of course that doesn't influence his skill with the cars he works on, but they know their craft backwards and forwards. And because of that I will shout from the mountain tops that if you own a HONDA/ACURA, TOYOTA/SCION/LEX to go to Pete's because they are legit. They also have K - cups. Although, don't go when I do because I have a tendency of hogging the desk as my little makeshift office. The good: very reliable mechanics, do not expect to be led astray. You get a popcorn at the end, you'll see. Super nice folks. The bad: waiting for your car especially after reading all the national geographics and doing all the word puzzles. I guess that really isn't their fault. verdict. If you couldn't tell, I like this place a lot. r/sm read more

I've been going to Pete ' s since 1992 as long as I've had my Integra. The quality of work is beyond expectation. I trust them totaly with my car. The most important part of the 23 years I have been with them is the trust I have with them and that's hard to find in a good mechanic. read more

Pete's Precision Automotive - 23 years old and still running thanks to Pete. - Auto Repair Near Me - Chula Vista, California

GREAT SERVICE I never write reviews, but I need to applaud Laurie and Pete for being amazing people. I am new to SoCal and was very happy to encounter this business and rely on them to maintain my Acura TL. Thank you guys I would recommend you to everyone ! read more

I am so incredibly glad to have found Pete's Precision Automotive. At Pete's Precision Automotive I have found true customer service, something that is really hard to find nowadays. Pete, Lori and the rest of the gang are very knowledgeable, helpful, honest, and have very reasonable fees. I have only been there once but I know now that this is the place to go. I am so tired of dealing with Kearny Mesa Toyota dealership. I want my Prius to be in excellent condition so I've been taking it to the dealership for routine checks since I got it, 9 months ago. They constantly recommend that I replace parts that are still in good condition or hassle me to have the most expensive oil change performed. I have caught them exaggerating the need for maintenance or replacement of parts too many times (on my car and my boyfriend's car) and I am tired of spending $600 on repairs almost every time I take my car for the routine oil change. read more

Pete is a wonder. So is Laurie. My wife and daughter have taken their Honda's and Acura's to Pete for more than 20 years. i would take my car there, but it is a Mazda. His service is impeccable, reliable, knowledgeable, and professional. He goes beyond the pale to ensure you understand the maintenance required and allows you to make decisions based upon his analysis. He is always on top of any problems. Pete and Laurie epitomize quality customer service. They care and it shows. On numerous occasions, they have helped us by staying late, ensuring we had transportation when our cars were in the shop, and have become good friends as well as auto maintenance providers. Recently, they worked around a full schedule to ensure our daughter's car was reliable for a cross-country trip and stayed late in order for her to pick it up when needed. Oh yes, their pricing is more than reasonable. When i posted this, i somehow was listed from San Francisco. We live in Bonita, CA. read more

Dropped off my car here after experiencing stalling issues. They kept my car all day testing it on the road to duplicate the issue but were unable to get it to stall out to figure out what was wrong so I got my car back with no charge. I think most shops would try to find a reason to charge you for something in this situation but Pete's did not. Something about them seems honest and that they wouldn't charge you for something you don't need. Their prices seem fair enough. Don't think they're the cheapest place but as others say you get what you pay for. If and when my car stalls out again I am most likely taking it here. Oh yeah they gave me a complimentary bag of pop corn in my car after testing it. read more

We felt our first time at Pete's showed us quality for all the updates and services. We just moved to Chula Vista about a year ago. This was highly recommended to us and our Honda Pilot was cleaned up and now set for long term use. read more

I recently took my RX450h in for some work and was pleasantly surprised. Not only is Lori(spelling?) a really nice lady, she runs a tight ship. She maintained communication concerning the status of my car and was very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. When I picked up my car everything was squared away. Great service at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Pete's Precision for all your Lexus needs. read more

Pete has been our mechanic since my granddaughter played softball with his daughter about 20 years ago. I have never been disappointed in his repairs and trust him implicitly. Every time I have had to have a repair it was done accurately and timely. Lori, his office clerk is also knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend Pete over any other mechanic. Fortunately, we have had Toyotas and Hondas so we can utilize these services. read more

I have been a client of Pete's for at least 25 years! One of the reasons I do not change the make of my car is because I do want to continue going to Pete. Someone wrote a review that states that the has integrity. I can guarantee you that he has. I can leave my car knowing that they will take good care of it. I was able to sell my first Honda at high Blue Book because of the service it received from this place. Both Pete and Laurie are wonderful and they are always looking for a way to help out. What I most like about Pete's Precision is their honesty. Other places will charge more money when they see a female coming in. This has never been my experience. I have recommended family members and they too are very pleased. Thank you Pete and Laurie. read more

Excellent Customer Service! I called ahead and made an appointment for service. I was informed of all possible charges over the phone, prior to my arrival. I was again informed of all possible charges once I arrived to drop off my vehicle. Lori kept me informed throughout the day as my vehicle was serviced. Honest, fair-priced, local business...what could be better? read more

Finally a mechanic I have been looking for! I moved down to Chula Vista 2 years ago and have been taking my cars to Mira Mesa for repairs since I had a person there that didn't try to swindle me. I will be taking all my cars and referring them to all my family and friends! read more

Growing up in paradise hills, I had heard good things about this shop over the years. I've lived in Chula Vista for the past ~2 years now and decided to bring my car in for two maintenance services. I was really impressed. Both services were completed in about an hour. The shop was clean and I really enjoyed the fact that the waiting room had wifi. Lori at the front counter is a very pleasant person and their prices are pretty competitive especially when compared against prices at the dealership. The only feature that I would put on my wish list concerning Pete's Precision would be Saturday hours... That being said, this is still an excellent shop overall. read more

I've been going to Pete's for over 20 years. He has serviced and repaired my 95 Accord since the day I bought it brand new! My wife still drives it to work!He now services all my vehicles. Lori is able to explain repairs in a way that I'm able to understand. I recommend Pete's to anyone looking for a great automotive shop. read more

Very misleading, poor customer service! Overpriced and money hungry! Do not go here if you are looking for good customer service and affordability! read more

I have been a loyal customer for over 6 years now. I would never take my car anywhere else.....in fact I now have my boyfriend taking his car to Pete. If you want to deal with some good people that know what they are doing and won't bullshit you..take your car to pete's! Lori is knowledgeable and on point with her customer service. read more

So glad I found Pete's Precision, I was getting pretty hot. My air conditioning had stopped working a couple of months ago and I was scared to take it in to a garage because I have always heard how they take advantage of people needing cool air. Well was I surprised with Pete's ,they found the problem just like that and I was back on the road with 45 degree temp (capability) was I happy,.great job reasonable price. Clean and friendly place....so glad they are in chula vista. read more

Pete's is the best! It's hard to find an auto repair shop where everyone truly knows their stuff in this town but here they are! If you're going for cheap, well, you get what you pay for. Pete's is still reasonable and a steal if you consider that the work will be done right the first time and you can trust the whole staff through and through. What more can I say? Just go there! read more

Great service and my car is running like a dream! Absolutely worth going to for all my Honda needs.

Great customer service!!! You need to be able to trust your mechanics and here you do. They are good people, doing a good job. They are honest and will talk to you about all your choices instead of just trying to up sell you the most expensive choice. They are not pushy, and it doesn't feel like its a salesman talking. The women at the front counter (Lori) is awesome! She is friendly and makes your feel comfortable when leaving your car. Pete and Keno are knowledgeable and are great at what they do! We have been going here for over 15 years!! I would recommend them to anyone who wants a honest hard working mechanic. I wouldn't trust anyone else with our cars. read more

My 06 Honda hit 100,000 miles so once a few minor things needed some TLC, I brought it to Petes. He is a very honest mechanic and took care of everything in a timely manner. His front desk staff is just as friendly, and kept me informed step by step. It's hard finding people you can trust with your car, especially being a young lady without much experience in cars. If you're looking for honesty, customer friendly people who succeed in all areas of this line of work, take your car to Pete! read more

Honest and reliable. If you have a Toyota, Lexus, Honda or Acura, I would highly recommend Pete's.

* Add one more star - for over 24 years I have been taking my Hondas to Pete. I refer family, friends and even strangers to Pete. Parents you can trust Pete to keep your child's college bound car in great working condition. Lori and Kino add to the fun atmosphere. All the staff is helpful and know their cars! Honest - check Reasonable rates - check Dependable service - check Excellent customer service - check Don't hesitate any longer read more

Pete is one of the best mechanics around. He is honest, fair and timely. He will always take care of your Honda, Acura, Lexus or Toyota. I have a 2008 Honda Civic Coupe that I have been taking to him for years. He has given me the best and cheapest deals, I am loyal to Pete's Precision Automotive. Thank you for your hospitable, honest, and fast work. read more

I have been using Pete's for years, for 3 different cars of different makes and ages. I have always found the service to be excellent, the advice and prices fair and trustworthy, and they've kept my cars running years longer than I expected. They have the thoroughness of the dealer without the prices. I would not hesitate to reccomend Pete's to anyone. read more

Pete has been my mechanic for over 20 years - he can't ever retire or I will have to stop driving! Honesty, integrity, and knowledge - you can't beat that combo. Plus, he has Lorie in the office and her knowledge is also invaluable. They are the best, skip the rest! read more

Lori at the front desk is very helpful and very knowledgeable. Pete is also very helpful and quick. I was very pleased with the service. I came in for an oil change and to have my brake pads and brake rotors replaced. Lori explained exactly what the problem was and showed me my severely worn down brake pads. I would definitely come back for my next car problem. read more

Brake & tail lights were constantly on and draining my battery. Found Pete's on Google with some excellent reviews and wanted to give them a shot. Glad I did. They were very personable and knowledgeable, listened to my problem, and fixed my problem immediately. Mechanic dropped he was doing to work on my car, and I was only there maybe 20 minutes tops, and this was without an appointment. Granted it was a quick replacement of a small plastic piece. But they practice the definitive meaning of customer service. Now my dad wants to take his Lexus there. If I have anymore problems with my Honda, I'm going here. read more