I have a 95 F-150 that has seen dozens of mechanics in its lifetime, many of which have lied to me and price gouged me. Specifically in the span of this past month, after it stalled while I was driving it, I went through 8 mechanics who either refused service, didn't have the right tools, or just simply didn't know what to do with it. Thankfully Chris at Pinpoint was the 9th (and final) mechanic. Chris and George were both competent, kind, and communicative every step of the way. They treated me respectfully and Chris was dedicated to finding and fixing the problem properly - he even notified me that the ECU I had installed by a previous shop had likely been stripped from a junkyard vehicle (that shop had charged me full price and neglected to tell me it wasn't a new part). When all was said and done, I was charged very fairly for both the parts and labor. I definitely would recommend this shop, and I will personally be coming back the next time my truck needs work done as well. Huge thanks to Chris and George read more

Chris the owner mechanic was extremely knowledgeable and explained all aspects of the service that needed to be done. He was very easy to understand and gave a very fair police quote. After the timely service, he charged me exact what he quoted. I would definitely recommend him to all of my family & friends and will bring all of my other vehicles here too. I am proud to share, PinPoint Automotive is a Veteran owned business. Semper Fidelis read more

Was shopping around for a cv axle replacement. Had to cancel appointments for many reasons, work and other problems. They where very understanding and we figured out a time to get it done . They where quick and efficient and knowledgeable and competitive pricing . Will be back thank you Pinpoint read more

Honest, kind and extremely patient as he is professional, Chris performed a diagnostic test on my engine that saved me a lot of time and very scarce resources. George, Chris and Junior all made me very welcome. They are a great Blessing. Thank you again read more

My rear power window that wouldn't go up or down. I went to another mechanic who had incorrectly diagnosed the issue and wanted to charge more than double Pinpoint's quote to "fix it". Pinpoint correctly diagnosed the issue and fixed it for a fraction of the cost. read more

My Kia Soul's air conditioner blower had stopped working. I got several estimates from Yelp in the 850.00 range to replace the blower. I had already spent 125.00 for my own mechanic to check the fuse and replace the filter... ( 5 minutes worth of labor)...only to be told that if that did not work he would have to go into the engine etc. for an extra charge to diagnose the problem. I ended up going to Pinpoint Automotive and they diagnosed the issue plus the diagnostic fee would be applied to the parts and labor. It was quite a bit less than the other quotes saving me hundreds of dollars. The owner and mechanics are down to earth , friendly and efficient. Had my car the next day with a fully operational ac. I highly recommend this shop and have happily found a new mechanic. read more

Huge shoutout to the team at Pinpoint Auto for getting our '77 Dodge Sportsman back on the road! As an RV owner, safety is the top priority, and Pinpoint went above and beyond to ensure everything is in top running condition for our upcoming trips. The staff is amazing. Super friendly and not at all the "pushy" type you sometimes find in auto repair. They respected our budget and even helped us create a phased repair plan so we could manage the costs over time. We felt informed and in control through the whole process. It's rare to find this level of transparency and care. We'll definitely be back for the next round of upgrades and bring our other vehicles in as well. We would highly recommend Chris & his team! read more

Pinpoint Automotive - Our first camping trip after the repairs. We were able to make it thanks to Pinpoint! - RV Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

Pinpoint Automotive just finished working on our 2006 Lexus ES330 replacing the water pump, camshaft seals. crankshaft seal, 2 - pullies, timing belt and 2 other belts. The car runs perfectly and the people at the shop are a pleasure to work with. There were no cost overruns and their pricing is more than competitive. We will be returning there for service on our other vehicles. read more

Genuine business with competitive pricing. Highly recommend! Found my go to. Thanks again gentleman.

I called last minute needing a replacement starter. George(the owner) was kind enough over the phone to provide a quote and be able to squeeze me in the day of which I really appreciated because I couldn't afford to take a day off work. He was honest, transparent and accommodating even though I came in after work and they had to close in a bit. But George and his partner made it happen and I felt as a customer, valued and taken care of. As someone who knows nothing about cars, I felt as though they were honest, transparent and real with me on what I needed and didn't charge me an arm and leg. Other places I called needed the car for the whole day which would result in missing work or getting a rental car and were charging me 700+. So again a million thanks to the pinpoint crew. I will be back again for all my maintenance needs. read more

It's never easy trying to find an auto shop that you can completely trust, I went through a few quotes before I came across Pinpoint. I was told by most places that the problem was with the rotors and it would be at least $500, the highest price I got was from pep boys for only the front rotors and brakes priced at $1,500 (ridiculous). I contacted Pinpoint as my last hope because I was tired of the amount of shops I already contacted only to be ripped off. They told me initially ~$359. I couldn't believe it at first, I was like this is a new scam. But, I decided to pull up, and they not only found the actually problem but said it was going to cost less than they initially quoted me! Safe to say if I left a fresh pack of gum in my car I'd trust them to not grab a piece, or in another way if I left $1,000 in my car I'd bet that not a single dollar was missing. Pinpoint Automotive is one of the last few auto shops that I'd put my full trust in. Hats off to Chris too for putting up with my skepticism, I appreciate you. read more

Absolutely wonderful work, helped diagnose an extremely difficult problem with a car with hard to find parts, was able to find all the parts needed, fixed the AC, and saved me a couple grand compared to a different place that quoted me over three grand to fix my car. Highly recommend Chris and his shop, they'll make sure your car is taken care of, no matter how difficult it is to work on. read more

Changed my Ram diesel fuel filters for the best price around, used WIX filters, and did the work in the time estimated.

Shoutout to Chris he was able to get me in right away and completed the repair the same day!! He was very friendly and quoted me very fair for the repair! Will be coming back for future repairs! 10/10 recommendation! read more

Chris and his team are the real deal! They show genuine concern, honesty, and get the job done correctly at a very reasonable price. Chris went above and beyond to help me get me back on the road quickly! read more

Great job and good communication! Got a new cabin and engine filter, plus a rear differential service.

I was seeking assistance for my new vehicle via Facebook groups, and Chris responded to my post, he was able to get me in first thing the next morning! Upon arriving I met Chris & his working partner George who made me feel extremely welcomed. George kept me occupied with great conversation while Chris took care of my vehicle. For some reason I was expecting it to take longer than it did, but Chris took his time and got back to me with necessary information in a reasonable amount of time. Not only were they friendly and fast, but affordable as well. I didn't feel like I got cheated & spent and arm & leg. It was VERY reasonable. I feel like they are going to be my new mechanics without a doubt! I will recommend them to anyone who asks. read more

Went to Chris for r.v. oil change and check up. I would trust this man with anything. Honest hardworking and diligent. Renewed my faith in mankind. 5 stars would give 10 if able. read more

HONEST, helpful and humble team here at PinPoint Auto. The owner Chris is a gem of a human being, and the tech Junior is a badass. I came across PinPoint from Yelp and am so glad I did - am brining my car back for future projects. They swapped out my brakes, rotors, and oil this past week read more

Quick prompt response. Chris was able to get my car back on the road in one day. Excellent service. Fair price, great communication. Will use again. read more

I was completely ripped off. Do not use this mechanic. Chris charged me $225. to replace a fuse in my car.

I have a 25 year-old suburban that Chris has worked on a number of times for me. He is an amazing diagnostician for starters, and there doesn't seem to be anything that he doesn't know about cars. I have always felt assured that he is being honest with me, and his prices are more than fair. It's hard to find an honest mechanic these days, but I always trust Chris. He is the best of the best. read more

Great service at an affordable price. Car was fixed within a day and is running great.

They fast with my oil change. I was in and out. Great customer service. I would recommend this automotive shop hands down.

Chris was extremely friendly, courteous and honest. Highly recommended going here and asking for Chris specifically! He was quick, explained everything and was super helpful and kind. He also gave a fair and reasonable price for my repairs and I felt extremely taken care of. Tell them Carol sent ya :) !! read more

Chris was awesome, very nice man. Did great work. Very knowledgeable. Definitely my mechanic from now on.

Chris at pinpoint is amazing! Straight forward and informative. Specially as a women getting car work done. I don't have to worry about being upsold on items not needed. He let's you know what needs to be done and prices are reasonable and you don't have to worry about hidden cost!. read more

It's Ironic to rediscover Chris and this shop. I actually hired Chris many MANY years ago when I ran a competing shop in Oceanside. I had to retire when I became too disabled to work and thought Chris had left California. Now I stumbled across him and it will now be HIM taking care of ME:-) It is more than Chris is also a Former Marine like myself. He is a man with integrity. He has more wisdom and natural ability on all things mechanical than ANYONE I ever met in my 66 years. I have never seen him even consider overcharging anyone or selling work not needed. He goes beyond caring for owners cars, he cares about their owners as well. There was never a day in all our years working together that I ever saw Chris lose his temper with a customer or with a vehicle. His work was always as good as it gets and so was his attitude. I am thrilled to find him again, even though I only need a new battery now for my wife's old Toyota truck. We have TWO Toyota's so I only get to visit Chris now for batteries and to tell lies to each other when we relive old War Stories:-) I honestly do not know of a living human being I trust as much as Chris. His honestly, his sincerity and his SKILL is something I never saw from anyone else that was any match for Chris. There never was always a day I didn't look forward to going to work if I knew Chris was going to be there to have my back. He NEVER found any job he couldn't handle and trust me, I fed him a lot of jobs that would break a guy. If you ever see this Chris, the wife and I are SO glad to find you again! Mike & Trish (Your brother from another Mother) read more

Competent, efficient and honest. Brought in my BMW for a couple of things and was able to get it serviced the same day. I was referred to Chris who quoted me a fair and inexpensive price for parts and labor. (Even my other 2 BMW mechanic friends told me to go elsewhere since their autoshop would overcharge me!!) I was very happy to have been referred to Pinpoint Automotive. They took care of what I needed, no BS! read more

By far the best mechanic I have ever gone too, and I've been to quite a few. Pinpoint Automotive and the staff here are absolutely great and they get the job done. The only shop that uses their moral judgment rather then greed is Pinpoint. The prices are completely fair and the service is great. Pinpoint Automotive is the go-to shop for any car. And by the way, Chris is a human encyclopedia, especially when it comes to mopar. I enjoyed speaking with Chris and the staff because you would always learn something new. Pinpoint will not let you down. I had a 1969 Dodge Charger r/t that needed some real heavy mechanical work that had to be done, but Chris and his staff took complete care of it. I would even get updates by Chris on the cars progress which was great, they take car of your car as if it's their own. Long story short, Pinpoint Automotive is the best shop around. You will not be disappointed. read more

I broke down 6+ hours from home and was lucky to have my car towed to this friendly, knowledgeable staff. The issue was located repair reasonably priced. Also, I left a bag behind which they were cool enough to hold onto until I could have someone pick it up. Solid professionals. Much appreciated. read more

I'm not usually one to write reviews, but I felt my experience with Chris, the owner of Pin Point Automotive needed to be made public. Being a woman needing mechanical work can be a trying situation. Chris was professional, honest, and quick. He showed me the old parts and explained why they were malfunctioning. He also charged me $100 less than the estimation I was provided! When does that ever happen? He's a stand up guy with a reputable business. Chris is also former military. All the more reason to return and support his company!! read more