After years of looking for a mechanic and only taking my Subaru to the dealership for all repairs…read moreor maintenance over the life of the car (8 years), I decided to take a chance here. I had a great experience with Alex at Value Auto Repair. I originally reached out through Yelp, and he was responsive and answered all of my questions. His pricing was significantly better than what the dealership quoted me, but what really stood out wasn't just the price--it was his honesty. I came in with a humming noise that I believed was a bad wheel bearing but was unsure. Alex was upfront from the beginning after making the same diagnosis and even encouraged me to get quotes from other mechanics if it made me feel more comfortable so I could make sure I was getting a fair deal. That kind of confidence and transparency is hard to find. When I arrived, he was able to get my car in within about 30 minutes to diagnose it. While the part was being delivered, I went to lunch, and once I came back, he had the wheel bearing replaced in about 45 minutes. Before I left, he took the time to show me both the old and new wheel bearings, explaining how they worked and letting me hear and feel the difference. I really appreciated him taking the time to educate me instead of just handing me a bill. One thing I noticed while I was waiting was how many customers came in who clearly knew Alex. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to see him, several appeared to be repeat customers, and there was an obvious level of trust between them. After my own experience, I completely understand why. Alex also has a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience much less stressful. Most importantly, the humming noise is completely gone, and my car drives perfectly again. If you're looking for an honest, knowledgeable mechanic who charges fair prices and genuinely cares about his customers, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alex and Value Auto Repair. I know I'll definitely be back.

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.

Called about my brakes acting up yesterday and they were able to completely fix them today. The…read morebrakes are working as if they're brand new. The shop was easy to find, very friendly, and super fair with pricing (parts and labor). I'll definitely be returning to the shop in the future!

I called in advance and Julie put me at ease about getting an oil change. When I arrived, she gave…read moreme a nice, warm greeting. She and her team took really good care of me and my Tacoma. Thank you, Julie!

This place is amazing! I took my car in because something was hanging off the under carriage and RJ…read morewas able to help me out and fix it right away free of charge. Definitely will come back next time I need any services :) Thank you so much RJ for your help!

I bring all three of my Toyotas to Masters Auto Repair and they've been great every time. Honest…read moreservice, expert Toyota knowledge, and great work. I highly recommend.

I have been using this shop for cars since I moved to IB in 2009…read more Chris and Tom and many more through the years have always been helpful, fair, and provided great repairs. I honestly dont know what I would do without them here! Today I had a a car problem and managed to limp the car there from the strand and they got me fixed up same day. But it's not just the repairs they do, it's the unnecessary stuff they DON'T DO. I trust Woody's not to try to sell things I don't need. Highly recommend!

Simple oil change and mechanic knowingly allowed oil to drain from the replaced filter, because he…read moredidn't tighten it up, thus, could have been bone dry and shared my concern but to no avail. Chris, the owner, showed no concern , what so ever. Never going to go back

Contacted them through Yelp. While they were not the cheapest qoute, it was very decently priced…read more We had a vehicle inspection performed at another location and informed us that our condenser needed replacing, unfortunately our mechanic doesnt handle A/C related issues. Luckily, after contacting 15+ mechanics based on reviews, quote and time estimate so glad we found this shop! Very convenient, estimate was confirmed and was able to work around our schedule. Would recommend and come back for a/c needs!

Service requested: requested the gear shift assembly be replaced in my car. Tino was able to find…read moreone and install it for me with no issues. Quality: It's obvious Tino and his employees care about the work they do. There was clear communication and expectations, along with timely updates. They were kind and did a great job. Value: I was quoted $1000+ at other places, but Tino got the job done for less than half of that and was very professional. As a woman I often encounter being spoken too as if I don't know anything about cars and mechanics try to up sell additional parts/services I don't want or need. There were some things Tino offered based on what his guys saw when they worked on my car, but he didn't push anything or speak down to me. I really appreciated that! Safe to say I'll be bringing my car back here whenever I need it serviced!

thank you Hugo. I highly recommend this place. I took my 1973 VW 412 for a break check up. He…read morediagnosed the car within a few hours. Honest price and quick delivery. I'm definitely coming back.

Great place , honest and fair. It's a small shop and the owner will show you exactly what and why…read morerepairs are needed.

The workers are cool but the owners polices are ridiculous, it's a cash only business and they…read moredon't have a ATM. They tell you to go to the smoke shop down the street that has a ATM. So I went and their ATM doesn't even work so I asked the workers if I can be able to just change out the tire myself to put my spare on because I don't have any tools but they said because of the bosses policies they can't.

Jose helped me out with changing my two front tires on my Tacoma, also suggested I get some new…read morebreaks and showed me they did need it and not just tried to up charge me. He helped me out so much is customer service is A1! Top tier service from this guy. I will be back when I need it, my go to spot now.

I was referred by a friend to check this place out! I recently purchased an Audi etron and had my…read morefront window replaced prior to buying the car. After having the car for a little over a month and living here in San Diego it's been hot lately but there was a random day that it rained. We that said I turned on my wipers and they did not work. Long story short Audi was telling because it's passed 30 days of purchasing my car I did not have coverage guantee for that anymore. Which led me to coming here! Memo was very straight forward and when I explained my situation he knew it was going to be somewhat of an easy fix! Well after leaving my car upon my return, I come to find out the defuse just needed to be reset. Although I didn't really get any service done here, I appreciate the crew for looking at my car and realizing it was an easy fix! Moving forward I will definitely come back for any future services. And thank you for taking the time to evaluate my car!

I thought I got screwed buying a used car from an older guy who seemed legit. I paid $2,300 in…read morecash, got a clean title, and was told all it needed was a CV axle. I figured I could handle that since I was tight on cash, and the repair wouldn't go over $500. After a quick test drive around the block--where I did hear some clicking, but it didn't sound too bad--I decided to buy it. On my 20-mile drive home, that clicking sound started raising doubts. It didn't seem like just a CV axle issue anymore, though I couldn't quite figure out what it was. The engine and transmission were running great, so I thought it had to be something simple, right? I took it to a highly-rated local shop, and they diagnosed the problem as the front differential or transmission (it's an AWD vehicle). Unfortunately, they said they don't work on transmissions. Well, FML. Next, I took it to a well-recommended transmission shop. After a few days, they confirmed the same issue and gave me a rough estimate of $1,900 to $2,500 for a used replacement. No rebuilt or new parts were available. FMLx2. I then brought it to my go-to guy, who's great at swapping parts and doing some diagnostics. He said he could handle the repair for $1,200, including sourcing a used part. But after two weeks of searching, he had no luck. FMLx3. At this point, I did my own research and decided if I could stay under $2,500, the repair would be worth it based on the car's value. I posted a project on Yelp to solicit bids from local shops. That's when Memo from AAMCO reached out. I was hesitant at first, but AAMCO has been around forever, and Memo seemed legit. I figured they'd either be the most expensive or the most reasonable since they specialize in transmissions. I checked reviews on Google and Yelp, and they looked good, so I decided to give Memo a shot. I dropped by to talk to him, and he was great--super communicative and really listened to my situation. I left the car with him, and the next day, I got a call. Of course, the repair exceeded my $2,500 budget. Same diagnosis: front differential/transmission replacement with a used unit. The estimate was $2,800, but they'd thoroughly inspect the replacement to ensure it was good. So close, but still over budget. I told him I'd call back. I was ready to schedule the car for auction and cut my losses, but something in my gut told me the car was worth saving. I called Memo back and asked if he could do it for $2,700. After some discussion, he agreed to work with me. Two days later, the car was ready. Memo had a surprise for me--the replacement transmission came with a new mount, and they managed to bring the total cost just under $2,600, nearly at my budget. THAT is honesty and integrity. I've been driving the car, and it feels exactly how a 20-year-old car in great shape should. No more clicking noises, and it's running beautifully. Since AAMCO handles other types of repairs, Memo and his team have officially become my go-to shop. I highly recommend seeing Memo at AAMCO if you need reliable, trustworthy service.