The guys at SD Auto Service were very honest to me about my car. They told me exactly what was wrong and how much it would be to fix it. They didn't try to sell me on other crap about my car like many mechanics in the area do and the price was great. Definitely going back again. read more

Sean and his team were absolutely outstanding in their customer service, transparency, timeliness, price, and quality job. I'm moving out of town but they have definitely become my go-to shop from now on. I truly have not had a more positive experience at a shop before! read more

Best experience I ever had in a mechanic shop. Honest and professional people. They really take care of their customers! Will be taking all my vehicles here from now on! read more

Been coming here for my car service. Very honest and hard working people. They have a big garage on the back. Support local veteran. Easy to sets up service. Not sure if they take appt but I usually call and were able to bring the car in same day. Highly recommended read more

Excellent service and complete transparency! SD Auto Service did a fantastic job on both of our vehicles. I have a 2015 Hyundai Vester and we also took in our 2018 Jeep Wrangler. They were thorough with safety and general checks, very reasonably priced, and never pushy. I loved that they worked with our budget. Friendly staff with great communication. I would highly recommend for anyone needing honest, high-quality mechanical work! read more

HIGHLY recommend this repair shop. They are very honest and reasonable with prices, have not found an auto shop in SD with comparable prices. Super helpful and will work with you to save money and still get your needs met! read more

I blew a head gasket driving to San Diego from San Francisco. They looked at my car, diagnosed it, gave suggestions, and didn't charge me. (I didn't repair it at SD Auto Service because my car made the drive home to The Bay) so Extremely helpful. Hopefully I don't break down in SD ever again. But if I do, I'm coming here first. read more

Came here based on the recommendation from my friend. What a good experience I had at the auto service shop. The shop owner Sean discussed everything in detail and I was took my car in just for regular maintenance and the oil change. Sean was able to get me in on a busy day. During the entire time, Sean and I would chit chat which made the experience all the more enjoyable welcoming. Will continue to come to Sean for my car maintenance needs. Glad I found an auto service shop to go to. read more

Let me just say this; I drive from LA to have Sean take care of my car. I just brought it in for several things and he immediately diagnosed the extremely loud noise coming from rear wheels at highway speeds as bad bearings. He also was swapping out cracked control arm bushings. He let his mechanics diagnose everything and then took time to explain my options. He's very kind, patient and gets the work done quickly but with the best quality. My son and all his colleagues take their cars here too. Spend two minutes there and you'll see countless people coming in who have obviously been going there for years. Can't say enough about this garage. His son and wife are also extremely nice to deal with. read more

Sean and his crew are the best. Honest and quick. No funny business here except the signs in his office. My friends and I have been taking our cars here for years even though we live 10 miles away. They can fix anything and will not rip you off. read more

I've been taking my Lexus to Sean for a few years now. He sold his previous shop, Advantec, and moved to this new location. Even though his new shop is a little further away, you better believe I'm going to follow him! Lol He's someone I trust because he does great work, he's honest, and his prices are extremely competitive! Thanks Sean!! read more

Most places are a scam telling you this and that is needed just got my breaks done feels super smooth oil change was quick this place is the best for pricing and knowledge read more

Had a few sensors go bad that caused my car to stall. I yelped nearby auto service locations on yelp and stumbled across SD Auto Service. I drove it down to the shop & explained exactly what was going on. Sean cut straight to the chase & took my car in & didn't bs anything. I took my car in later in the day before closing but he had my car ready to go before I woke up the following day. Sean is a straight up man and does a fine job servicing his customers. Will be a returning customer for any future auto services read more

My family has used SD Auto Service for 20+ years (Advantech before it became SD Auto) Sean is honest and upfront with repair costs. They do amazing work for a really reasonable cost. They get the job done quickly. Definitely recommend! read more

Sean is a very honest and genuine auto mechanic. It's nice to how thorough he and his team are. You feel you and your vehicle are in good hands. I feel I finally found such honesty and trust worthy mechanic. If you haven't taken your vehicle to him yet, you are missing out! read more

We've been going to SD Auto Care for years now. Sean, the owner is always great to work with for whatever issues arise with our car. He is always straightforward, honest, and dependable. We appreciate him! read more

Awesome shop! No hassle, served me immediately, great owner and very helpful. My new go to shop for auto repairs

I took my daughter's car in to have a heat shield replaced. The shop guys were amazing, they told us that we didn't really need the shield and removed it for free and sent us on our way. Amazing service and everyone was so friendly. We will be taking our other cars there too!!!! read more

Sean and Maureen treat you like family. I tend to be anxious about car repair places taking advantage of my lack of knowledge but I have been coming to these two for a few years and they have helped me out so many times and are always so transparent and honest. They genuinely care and that is hard to find. This is their new location but I would follow them even if they moved farther away because they are worth it! I really can't say enough good things! The new location also has good parking available and they took care of my oil change super fast. read more

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Always friendly friendly, fairly priced and trustworthy. I've been going here for 2 years for service on our Saab and Mazda. I'm moving and will be sad to have to find a new mechanic. read more

Been going to Advantec for a while with Sean and Maureen, but heard they moved locations...for anyone wondering where they went, here they are! They really run a great shop and are very fair and open with their communication about any car issues or questions you may have. I definitely recommend them to car owners who have little to no car experience, and even people with a lot of experience may still learn a thing or two! I enjoy their oil changes and ability to address check engine light issues. They have saved me a lot of money over the years and are why I won't go anywhere else. You will love their new address because there is ample parking. Go check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

We hired SD Auto or commercial tint at a new office location. They responded quickly and professionally and were able to get out to do the install within a day or two. We had a request to darken one window where the sun was extra bright and they came by next day and gave an additional layer for free. Super easy to work with and very friendly! Highly recommend their services :) read more

I have been a customer of SD Auto for several years. The staff are great, the prices are reasonable ,and you get an honest no bs assessment on what your vehicle needs. I have never felt pressured or felt like I was being sold more than what was required to keep my vehicle safely operational. If you are having issues with your vehicle come see them and they will explain exactly what you need and give you a fair price. Highly recommend this place. They are also open on Saturdays read more

Sean and James are great honest hardworking guys! The service provided and quality of the work is fantastic. I had a large repair even the dealership would not figure out how to fix. Sean solved the issue in 2-3 days for less money than expected, My vehicle runs better now than it has in years. I highly recommend this shop. read more

The only truly honest mechanic in San Diego. I have entrusted Sean To taking care of my baby my 2004 Toyota Solora for the last 6 yrs. He moved , I followed . Hes the kind of mechanic that cares about your core as much as you do. I was hearing a rattle in the rear end of my car I took it to Sean he said he can get it fixed if you want to but you don't have to it might be annoying but as no big deal.Most mechanics would have sold and oversold you thousands of dollars of repair work Sean will always tell you the truth and take care of you sometimes on the spot. I would never take my car anywhere else. read more

Took my car in for a pre-sales inspection. The mechanic told the buyer that the car would not pass his test because of three things. First two things he was right about (oil leaking and suspension was shot.) However, the third thing he listed was that the alternator was bad. Which is funny because I had it replaced, not too long ago. Questioned him about his recommendation on the alternator and he claimed it was a bad. So decided to take it to another shop and see if the alternator was really bad or not. Surprise, surprise the second shop said there was nothing wrong with the alternator. Looks like to me, he was just claiming more things wrong with the car in order to have the buyer come back for another inspection and keep collecting those inspection fees. (I'll admit, he could have just failed it on the oil and suspension but to add in the alternator as another factor was wrong and somewhat shady.) Please beware of this shop, They're not all that truthful. read more

I followed Sean over from Advantec on Adams Ave. He's been our mechanic for over ten years now. Very honest dude. Won't sell you shit you don't need. I honestly have never met a mechanic that is honest as he is. His prices are more than fair and I've never had any problems. Highly recommend. read more

A+ rating my tire was flat and this place took really good care of me. Replaced my tire in a matter of minutes and handled everything very professional. Definitely will recommend this place again. -BLAV8 read more

Shawn is the best! My husband and I have been coming to him for years, Since before he was at this location... he's honest and does a great job every time! I've recommended him to friends and family members. And he's given them great service as well as a great price! If you looking for a great mechanic he's your guy! read more

Its hard being female and going to a mechanic and not getting robbed, because they treat you as incompetent and stupid. Sean has a way of making sure you understand the vehicle issue and helps you fix it without robbing you. I took my car in, and he was honest and referred me to my dealer he said I had on month to take care of my car at no cost to me at the dealership. Other mechanics would have worked on my car for the money, not Sean. He made sure I didn't pay a penny. I appreciate honest mechanics. Thank you Sean! read more

A family friend referred me to them. I think it was Maureen who helped me today. She was a very nice lady and she also taught me some knowledge about car maintenance. I didn't know anything about car but they were very friendly and genuine. They told me I needed to change cabin air filter and the AC air filter and they didn't force me to change it on the spot but asked me if I want to think about it and come back to them and change it. They also showed me how dirty both the filters were. Obviously I changed both of them immediately. I also had a oil change because I hadn't done it every 3000 or 5000 miles. I was in and out about 20 minutes to half of hour. They were fast, friendly and honest. Definitely will be going to them from now on! The owner Sean was also very friendly! Can't say enough good things about them! read more

I am always overjoyed when I find someone at the top of their craft who is also honest & straight forward. Sean is exactly that type of someone. Sean was a straight shooter about the work that needed to be done. He gave me a price that was more than fair and finished the work in one day. Sean changed my water pump for less than half of what I'd been quoted by Smitty's Auto, and when I pulled up, I saw that Sean drives the same year, make, and model of car as me, so I knew he knew how to work on my ride. I am so thrilled to have found an honest mechanic of this caliber right in my neighborhood. I would give SD Auto Service 10+ stars if I could. read more

We trust Sean like trusting a family member. My inner circle and close friends only trust Sean with their cars as well. Our family has been going to Sean and his team since he was at Advantec on Adams Ave. He is a straight shooter and tells you what you need now and what you need possibly for the future. He also drives the same Lexus SUV and he really knows that car very well and had completely rebuilt the engine for us. Also, my husband has a Tesla and has some high end tires on it and we brought that in to have them order special tires to be changed out. The range from oil change to full blown engine change are just a few of the many services we have needed over the years. I find that he was always highly rated on yelp for Advantec because of his honest & integrity. Once in a while you will be lucky to meet his wife Maureen in the office, she is an absolute doll. As a female, I know it is very daunting at times to figure out and weigh pros & cons of what servicing you need, I really trust the advice from Sean and my cars have really lasted me through the years and I drive a ton. read more

You won't find an auto repair shop more honest than this one. The owner, Sean, is always there and he is very "hands on". Not only has he fixed all of the cars in our family (5 of them), but we even bought an old car from him that has never had any problems. There is none better. Go to 4608 Twain Avenue in Mission Valley! read more

I had a great experience with Sean this week. My car suddenly decided to have check engine problems, which was scary but also seemed like an expensive problem to fix. I was ready for the worst! I remembered meeting Sean at a local event and given the good impression I received (and hundreds of five star reviews for him at his former business Advantec) decided to try SD Auto. Sean picked up right away in the morning, we got my car in, they started working right away, and he kept me updated on what he discovered the problems to be. He made everything easy to understand the prices were fair! My car was done in less than two days even though they had to order a part and everything is running smoothly. The customer service is truly awesome here and I can tell Sean wants to see his customers happy. If you're looking for an honest mechanic with great customer service and reasonable costs, I can't recommend SD Auto enough! read more

Recently discovered that Sean Dang sold Advantec Auto and it totally stressed me out. I've been taking my vehicles there ever since I met my husband and I needed my radiator fixed. Luckily I was able to get his cell number and I found out he opened up a new shop called SD Auto Service! Wether it's called Advantec Auto or SD Auto Service as long as Sean Dang is there that's where I'll be. Thank you Sean and I'll see you for my next oil change. read more

My buddy has raved about Sean and the Advantec Team for years, but was not aware Sean sold Advantec and opened SD Auto Service in August. I dropped my car off on Saturday and my Thermostat Housing and Brakes were finished by Monday and at a very fair price. I cannot say enough about Sean, Ernie and team. Polite, professional and fast. read more

So glad I found this man at SD Auto Service! I've been a long time customer of Sean Dang from Advantec auto and I was super bummed when I heard Sean sold Advantec Auto. Apparently, Sean Dang has opened a new place even closer to my house! He no longer calls his garage Advantec Auto but more appropriately SD Auto Service Oh, and my wife just got a new radiator put in her car. Sean was fast, straightforward and reasonably priced. The car runs great! It might not be called Advantec Auto but it doesn't matter as long as Sean Dang is there! I like the name SD Auto Service better anyways. read more

Sean, thanks for taking the time to look at my car & then recommending Carrillo's for collision work. Much obliged! ! !

Sean and Maureen treat you like family! Really great honest and friendly service! Been going to them for years, this is their new location. Hidden gem of car repair in San Diego! read more