April 29, 2026 I took my 2018 Forester XT (turbo-charged) to…read moreValue Auto Repair for Subaru recommended maintenance. Subaru requires special oils, and fluids, or the warranty is voided. I wanted only recommended Subaru oils, antifreeze, spark plugs, etc. Value followed the manufacture's recommendations, which I was very happy. The maintenance was done in a few hours. The prices are competitive, but the trustworthiness is superior. This a great company.

Alex is seriously the best!!! He let me come in the shop the day I called to replace my rear brake…read morepads and rotors, I already had the parts, and his team installed it in less than an hour! He's kind, fairly priced, and efficient. I can't recommend him enough!

The Service was great. They did a oil change which was smooth and notice some other issue that they…read morebrought to my attention, which was great to know for my previous mechanic to address. will return for some other repairs soon.

From the start to finish Carl and the team were very diligent in their work and process of…read morediagnosing my car. I came in with AC problems and they were able to figure out what was wrong and fix it within a reasonable amount of time. I would recommend them for car troubles and would say they are confident in their craft. 2018 Accord EX-L AC Issues

This place is great. They were very friendly, professional and honest. Went for my AC and left very…read morehappy. I would definitely recommend these guys. I will be going back them for sure.

"I've taken my car here multiple times and the service has always been top-notch. The staff is…read morehonest, knowledgeable, and they never try to upsell unnecessary repairs. Fair pricing and quick turnaround--highly recommend!"

Hong Auto Service in San Diego was a lifesaver. My daughter, away at college, had an electrical…read moreissue with her car and I was worried about getting it handled correctly from a distance. Philip diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately -- it turned out not to be a complex electrical failure but a battery installation mistake made by a Ford dealership. Philip was honest, thorough, and clearly trustworthy throughout the process. The price was fair and represented great value for the quality of work. He exceeded expectations in communication and follow-through, which gave me real peace of mind. I highly recommend Hong Auto Service!

Really happy with the service I received here! Phillip and Cindy, along with another handyman whose…read morename I didn't catch, made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable, and took the time to walk me through what my car needed without making me feel overwhelmed or upsold.The work was done faster than I expected, and my car is running great now. You can tell this team values honesty and quality, which goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. I'll definitely be returning if I ever need more work done and would recommend this shop to anyone looking for dependable service and great customer care!

Sam's Auto Doctor was great to work with. I asked them to help out with a pre purchase inspection…read moreafter another mechanic fell through. They were responsive, transparent and really helpful. They sent me lots of photos and paid attention to the things I was most worried about. Definitely using them again in the future!

Finding an honest mechanic is hard enough, but finding one that comes to you is a game-changer. Sam…read moreand Aiden did a fantastic job replacing the front and rear rotors and pads on my 2016 Land Rover LR4. A few things that stood out: * Convenience: They performed the entire service right at my house. * Fair Pricing: Their quote was significantly better than other local shops and mechanics I checked. * Transparency: Sam (the lead mechanic) is incredibly professional and reasonable. Instead of just demanding a list of repairs, he gave me actual options and worked with me on the best path forward. No upselling, just honest advice. It's rare to find technicians who don't try to pad the bill. I'll definitely be reaching out to Sam for any future projects. Highly recommended!

I brought my 1990 Toyota forerunner that was losing a lot of gas. I've had been rebuilding this car…read moresince it was my Fathers to use and bring it up to standard. I brought it to one place to check to see why it was losing gas and do a check up. He said I needed a new engine. I wanted a second opinion and brought it to Tim and he replaced my muffler and it got its power back and I have more mileage. He is reasonable and honest. Definitely my mechanic now!!

TN AUTO REPAIR did my engine swap more than 4years ago. the quality work they have done to my 07…read moreHonda fit was amazing. Now I'm back for another fix up, I needed my spark plugs replaced, oil change, not only that they found out that my transmission mount was broken. they have fixed my car within a day, and great price that I don't need to haggle. the value of the work they put in is crazy, very professional, outgoing, most reliable and respectful...I highly recommend them for any mechanical issues you have.. you won't be disappointed

This automotive repair facility is honestly, in my opinion, the very best auto repair facility in…read moreSan Diego County. Let me explain.. Back in April, when I serviced my 2012 Ford Fusion for a synthetic blend oil change at El Cajon Ford, I was told I needed front and back brakes. I was quoted $600.00 for the front brakes and the.same amount for the back brakes. This amount to me seemed extraordinarily High. I discussed this with an old college buddy and he recommended AAA Smog & Repair Center on El Cajon Boulevard. I had utilized this facility in early May to smog my Ford Fusion. The smog check took a total of 5 minutes to complete and of course my car passed with flying colors. Incidentally, the technician at El Cajon Ford had told me to make sure I get both brakes front and back done in May, as I risked the possiblity of damaging the rotors. Needless to say, I wasn't happy about this as shelling out $1,200 for brakes just isn't in my budget right now. I took my vehicle in for brake servicing at AAA Smog & Repair Center on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Mike, who runs the facility quoted me $375.00 maximum for front brake disc replacement. The work was done in about 2 and 1/2 hours, and the total with tax came out to $394.00. Mike inspected my back brakes and told me there is no way that the back brakes need to be replaced right now. As a matter of fact, he told me the back brakes have at least a year's worth of life left in them. And he explained, as we all know, that the front brakes handled about 80% of braking requirements. I left this facility having paid out a total of $394.00 as stated above.Wow!! On a one to five star rating, if I could give this auto repair facility 10 stars I certainly would. Mike and his wonderful crew got the job done in just a couple of hours and didn't try to break the bank. And unlike other facilities (like El Cajon Ford) he doesn't recommend work that doesn't need to be done. Mike is the most honest service technician/manager I have ever met. This is the kind of auto repair facility one finds in small sleepy towns, located far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. For example, windshield wiper replacement at this facility runs $11.99 per blade in contrast to Discount Tire, who is selling their wiper replacement blades for around $35.00.. Auto Zone comes in at a few dollars less and El Cajon Ford is off the charts for even a simple replacement part such as windshield wiper replacement blades. This price of this one part serves as a metaphor regarding the fact that this facility cares about us customers in charging the fairest priced for parts and labor possible. They truly care about the customer. This auto repair facility has earned my very highest recommendation. As referenced above, they are not out to break the bank And as a matter of fact, Mike and the crew are trying to save the consumer as much money as is humanly possible in this day and age. Additionally, this facility offers DMV registration renewal, allowing the consumer to skip the long lines at the DMV. They also offer body work and basically anything can be done under the hood.The one thing they don't specialize in is oil changes, though the facility will in fact order the oil and filter required if an oil change is absolutely necessary when other work is being done. Let's face it, all companies are in business to make a profit, of course. The problem, with so many companies out there, is that they gouge the customer, to make a huge profit and are charging prices that are probably 500 to 1000 percent above what should be reasonably and morally charged for parts and services way above what most consumers can actually afford. This company is different. They are charging an extremely fair price thereby saving consumers a ton of money that those other huge companies love to just swallow up with their overinflated high end prices. My warmest thanks and "hats off" to Mike and his gallant crew!! I'll be back at this shop for electrical work in August or September. I wholeheartedly recommend everybody out there consider utilizing this auto repair facility before shelling out those big bucks at those other well known large facilities. Thanks again!!

Found this place on Yelp after having moved into the area. Went there on a Wednesday afternoon with…read moreno appointment, and got help right away. Very great customer service and quick turnaround. Will be coming here for smog when needed again.

Yes, this was an expensive repair but it was absolutely no fault of Allman Family Auto. The issue…read morestems from Chrysler's Pentastar cylinder heads, which are a known problem. I always do my research, and unfortunately my assessment turned out to be correct even before Allman completed their diagnostics. Mike at Allman spent a great deal of time walking me through different scenarios and options, providing detailed estimates for each. I also requested additional estimates, including a full engine replacement, so I could make a fully informed decision. While their estimate was less than dealership service departments, it was slightly higher than another independent shop. After researching the difference, I found it came down to Allman using OEM parts rather than cheaper aftermarket parts made overseas. I don't use cheap parts on my vehicles, so that made the decision easy. Once I felt fully comfortable, I chose Allman and I'm glad I did. Mike kept me informed throughout the process, and my Jeep was back on the road even earlier than estimated. Thank you, Allman Family Auto, for the honesty, transparency, and quality work.

I wanted to post a follow-up to my original review regarding my experience with Allman Family Auto…read moreShop. After I raised concerns about what I believed was a misdiagnosis and being overcharged for repairs that did not fix the original issue with my vehicle, I reached out to the shop directly to address the situation. To their credit, once I called them out and explained the ongoing problem, they agreed to take another look at my car. Upon re-evaluation, they acknowledged that the initial repair did not resolve the root issue. They worked on the vehicle again and ultimately fixed the original problem at no additional charge. I appreciate that they took responsibility and made the effort to correct the situation. While my initial experience was frustrating and felt misleading, I do recognize their willingness to make things right after the fact. I hope moving forward they improve their diagnostic process to prevent similar issues for other customers. Updating my review to reflect both the initial experience and the resolution.