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    Robert's Auto Service

    4.6 (255 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Often people ask if there is a trustworthy mechanic in the Pacific Beach area and Robert's Auto is mentioned. I want to warn people that the Robert's Auto of the past is gone and using the new (2024) version could be dangerous. In August of this year the mechanic forgot to tighten two key nuts on the front axle of my son's car and it FELL OFF. If this had happened on the freeway, my son could have been killed. They owned it, but didn't do enough (in my opinion) to rectify the situation--or prevent it from happening again.

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    Krystal S.

    This is an update on the head gasket fix. I would like to preface this on wanting to lead other people in the right direction. Please get your services done somewhere else. My head gasket "fix" was more then a few Benjamin's. But they at least refunded a few back. I was ghosted after a week when they claimed I was a valued customer and that they wanted me to be taken care of after having a bad experience. The service requested didn't make a change to the rattling in my engine that they caused. Albeit the exceptional customer service I received, the work itself was very poorly done. Again I requested a head gasket fix to make my Prius quiet and reliable again. But was given back the flinstone car !

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    Good customer service, honest people and now I know why they've been in business for more than 50 years.

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    Really good service, fast, reliable. The people are nice and very informative. I'll go back for service.

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    Highly recommend for road trip prep!…read more This is an amazing place to get your vehicle inspected before a long road trip. I booked online, noted my concerns in the text box, and dropped my car off the next day. After checking in at the office, I walked Joey through my concerns and opted for a Post-Purchase Inspection. Joey sent over the findings quickly and gave me his honest, upfront opinion on what needed immediate attention before my trip versus what maintenance could wait until I reached my destination. He also provided a clear copy of the inspection quotes so there were no surprises. In the end, they completed the full inspection, replaced the car battery, and fixed a coolant leak for around $550+ (including taxes). I definitely recommend this shop! Pro-tip: Try to get there early in the day, as on-site parking and road traffic can get a bit hectic later on.

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