The team here is honest & trustworthy! I was having issues with my car (which ended up being an easy fix - the battery). I originally purchased the battery from AAA and processing the warranty with them was a nightmare. I ended up at Steve's for a 2nd opinion and they went above and beyond by communicating my car problems directly to aaa. My week long problem was solved in 1 hour. I came back that same weekend for an oil change. Cost was comparable to Walmarts pricing. Service was quick and easy first thing on a Saturday morning. read more

I have been sending friends and family there since 1995. He took care of my Audi's timing belt, engine mounts, shocks on my other Toyota car, and general tune ups for years. Compared to what the dealer wanted to charge me, I saved a lot of money. I recommend him to all my friends and family because I trust them and know he has the best price and mechanics working for him. read more

Steve's Auto Repair are the best and most honest mechanics around SanDiego! I have been going to them from when they were in Pacific Beach. Now they are on University and I would not go anywhere else. Thank you for keeping my car safe! read more

This place is awesome. They do great work and save you money. They also give you a quote on repairs and don't nickel and dime you for more. Fair and honest, which is rare in there business. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs some mechanic work. Thank you guys and keep up the good work. read more

Steve Auto reopened thank god! They help immediately with our car. They are so honest and they do really good work and fast I highly recommend this garage.... read more

Same great eliable, friendly service Steve Auto had when they were in Pacific Beach. So happy they found a place to reopen!

This shop is a great answer to the price gouging that you get at dealership maintenance shops. I take both my '08 Camry and '07 CRV to these guys whenever something comes up and they always do great work at a more than fair price. Nice to know that old school, honest mechanics still exist!!! read more

My serpentine belt slipped off due to tensioner pulley breaking off. Towed to Haig, and he had it done by next day at a great price. I would trust with future repairs and I Highly recommend! read more

Steve's Auto is back! Came over to get my Mazda serviced. This is his new shop location from the PB location. Same mechanic and same great attitude! Thanks for servicing my car and I'm glad you're back in business! read more

I have been doing business with Steve Auto for over 25 years in PB. I worked in PB doing smog testing for many years. Steve Auto was the only repair shop that I trusted to work on my family vehicles. When they closed the PB shop, I had a tough time finding a shop that I was comfortable with. When I found out that they recently reopened on University Ave, I was very excited. I just had my daughters car repaired there. They always do great work and the prices are great. read more

I was sent here as a recommendation and was very pleased with their level of service! Thank you!

Steve rocks. Needed new brake pads and brake fluid and he took care of it in just over an hour. No upselling, just a fair, honest, hardworking shop that you can trust. Very glad to have them in the neighborhood! read more

This is the best place, ever. I'm so glad they reopened. Great work, fair pricing, and fast service.

Lots of cars here, they were very busy but still managed to take care of my car. My car was having idle issues and kept stalling out. Turned out I needed new radiator hoses. They took care of the repairs within 2 hours and even managed to do some other minor inspections and fixes to make sure my car was good to go. All for a price cheaper than literally everywhere else I went to. read more

Wow that was a very unpleasant experience unfortunately the older gentleman (mechanic) was rude and pulled some total classist bullshit my 2014 Ford Focus low tire pressure sensor light appeared a few days ago this is my first car so I don't really understand the tire gauge / tire pressure settings requirement and thought best if I had a professional do it.. when I explained to the mechanic this and asked if he could help he walked up to the BMW that had pulled in (to have its plastic license plate cover screwed back on) pointed to the numbers on the tire the proceeded to help the douche driving the BMW... way to brush aside a potential customer and lose yourself business I'll definitely be advising anyone and everyone to avoid this mechanic read more

The only place I will go to for my oil change! They accommodate same day and always get the job done so fast. Thanks John & everyone here at Haig read more

Tried to call to set up appointment every time he told me to comeback that happened 3 times .it what a waste of time

John is awesome. We've been taking our cats with him for years. Honestly we don't trust any other mechanic. Prices are reasonable, and turn around is awesome. read more

I was having problems with my battery draining, it turned out one of the battery terminal wires was toast and needed replacing, and that was all I was charged for. excellent service, no BS, thank you read more

A friend recommended these guys to me for their good service and super reasonable prices. They do great work for sometimes close to half of what other guys would charge. For instance I had a difficult to replace headlight that was hard to get to and I was only charged 10 bucks! Super fair and reasonable. Be aware they are cash only. read more

I am from out of state and moved here to city heights almost a year ago. I am on my 2nd vehicle because I can only afford used trucks that require maitainance. Haigs, John the owner/manager his team and family have made my living in city heights easy with his fair prices, understanding, and old school customer loyalty. I would give this shop and team 10 stars, I reccomend them to anyone have car problems and where as other mechanics over charge and take 4 hours to do an oil change, this team of professionals gets it done fair and fast.. Thanks John for keeping me and my trucks working over this time in 92105. Best shop around hands down read more

I called and asked how much an oil change was for my Nissan Xterra. John, the owner, said $25. I drove over. His mechanic started on the oil change right away. He had it done in around 20 minutes. John is a cool guy, no upselling to expensive synthetic or any other bullshit. He just gets the job done. I recommend his shop for oil changes. read more

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Nightmare!! I'd gone here and had my heads and radiator replaced. A month later it wasn't starting, we thought it could be the alternator. It took him 2 days to call us to tell us it was the battery...we'd just replaced it so we got another one under warranty. We asked for a complete tune up. Less than 2 months later it was overheating. He took 3 days to tell me the heads needed to be replaced again! That it was our fault because we'd driven it hot. Also that the overheating was not because of the radiator(of course it wasn't). He said he's need to replace the heads to even diagnose the problem of the over heating. Yeah right buddy. like we are gonna trust you with a dime of our money at this point. We had someone else look at it and the heads were NOT blown. He burped the thermostat. took him less than 1 hour to fix. John is either a liar and a thief OR they have absolutely no idea what they are doing. Either way DON'T GO HERE i wasted over $900 and he was trying to get me for $700 more to then diagnose what would then cost who knows how much. Haig's has been smilingly ripping me off for a while. No longer. read more

I have been using haig's complete auto repair for about 5 years now for my routine oil changes ,check engine lights and practically for anything mechanical. (Brakes,water pump ,timing belt ,engine rebuild etc.) John offers great quality work at a great affordable price. In these last 5 years he has serviced 3 of my vehicles 2 german (vw) and a ford Mustang cobra(American), unlike some other auto shops work only on American cars or imports haig's practically covers all makes and models. The actual mechanic shop is not fancy at all so don't expect dealership cookies and coffee with your visit.But if you really want an honest mechanic that actually cares about customer satisfaction you can definitely count on haig's auto repair. !! ***Ochoas mechanic shop on el cajon blvd ripped me off big time in the past but was unable to sue them due to contract over the phone(no paperwork stupid me) so please stay away from there if you see it.they are thieves!!!**** read more

Wow, I was majorly impressed with this place. Driving up, it doesn't look like the fanciest place, but this place is a diamond in the rough. I explained my problem (check engine light on and blinking, computer reading that I needed new spark plugs despite having changed them three times in the past four years) and he drove my car around the block immediately. About 4 hours later, he called me with the diagnosis, and because the fix was fairly expensive, he was very honest and told me the cost and that it may be a better move to look into getting a new car because my car may not be worth the work. Since that isn't an option for me right now, I told him to go ahead with the fix (new ignition coil). The labor was incredibly inexpensive and he had the car ready that same day, though I picked it up the next day. I've had my car in for the spark plug problem more than 4 times, and my car also has had some problems with shaking/shuddering that I attributed to age (it's a 2007 with 148,000 miles). After taking it to Haig's, my car feels brand new. The shaking and shuddering is gone, it accelerates like a champ, and feels reliable and safe. I cannot express how grateful I am. Haig's was able to identify a problem that 3 other garages couldn't find. He did the work fast and was honest and had great communication. After searching for more than 4 years, I think I finally found my go-to garage in San Diego! read more

I've been going to John for years. I've recommended him to a number of friends. They've used him, I have for a number of cars, and not one of us have had a bad experience with him. John goes the extra mile to ensure you get the job done for a price not seen elsewhere. I found him years ago when a Saab I had ran amok. Since then, he's fixed 7-8 cars that I had and 8-10 cars for friends. Granted, John's not the guy you take a new car to, he's the guy for people who need to get job done satisfactorily on a budget. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

John and his team of mechanics are great. I've been extremely satisfied with the level of quality, honesty, timeliness and value Haig's has provided on multiple vehicles I've take in for repairs. I truly believe Haig's is one of the best auto repair shops in San Diego! With that said don't expect a customer lounge, beverages and snacks. John keeps it simple and straight forward... he's there to fix and service your vehicle. read more

Quality auto work without all the frills. These guys will give you a good honest price and get the work done quick. They fixed the issues created by another shop and gave my Explorer a tune up for half the price quoted by the previous shop. read more

Just picked up my car from my first time at this mechanic. The owner/manager Philip was very courteous and clear about their procedures at work they would do. The car was ready quite a bit faster than expected and I was absolutely charged the correct amount for the work done. That is always a concern when going to a new place. Overall I feel very comfortable with the quality of their work.Highly recommend. I will definitely take my Ford van back there in the future if there are issues with it. read more

I was referred here by Harry at Sam Lee Auto Repair (another AWESOME repair shop) after he detected an electrical problem that he couldn't fix. I told the owner of Haig's, John, that Harry said the truck's computer wasn't communicating with the engine. I told him that, additionally, the engine was running rough like the timing was off or I needed a new spark plug. When I went to pick up the truck, John told me the computer issue was a blown fuse and he wasn't even going to charge me for it. The rough idle was the result of a faulty spark wire which he replaced. But, he said, while fixing the wire he had accidentally broken a hose which was part of the radiator. He felt bad, although it wasn't completely his fault because you could see where it had corroded. It would mean I'd need a new radiator and I'd have to leave it overnight. No problem, the truck is nearly 12 years old, so I imagine it needed a new radiator anyway. And he didn't charge me for the labor on the radiator either! I'm really happy with the service I get at both these places and I can't recommend them highly enough! Both shops do excellent work and their honesty is readily apparent. read more

I went today on a referral to find out about a problem with my reverse lights. Apparently he really didn't want my business. The man that helped me while I explained what was going on was extremely rude and kept telling me that I should take it too the dealership to be fixed under warranty. #1 My car doesnt have a warranty still on it, thats why i was bringing to them. I finally just said I guess you don't want my business and walked out. I have heard many good things about this place, but did not receive that experience. read more

I love John! He is always helping me with my car issues and definitely gives me a fair price. Labor at the VW dealership in La Mesa was $400. I can't afford that every time I have a problem. I will never stop coming to Haig's auto repair! Thank you so much!! read more

Haig's is the ONLY place I ever think about taking my car! A friend of mine told me about Haig's a few years ago and I have had every repair since then done here. Motor mounts, cooling issues, starter replacement, new belts, water pump, my car has about 170,000 miles on it and thanks to John and his guys I know it will go a lot further! Super honest and fast, and VERY reasonable prices, a few times I had been there and John didn't charge me for a small repair when we both thought it would be something more, but I felt inclined to at least tip him, good deeds should never go unappreciated. Hard to find an honest mechanic, I know, but here are some! read more

Update (May 2016) - Now I know for sure that John is really honest ... I took my car to a different mechanic because it was closer to my home... I suspected the guy was overcharging, so I took it to John, and NOT ONLY was that mechanic overcharging in labor, but he told me a part was bad when in reality it was perfectly fine. Bottom line is that the other mechanic wanted $500 for something John ended up only charging me $180 for. THESE GUYS ARE HONEST. I've been coming to John for almost 5 years now, so I'd know by now, right?? Old review: I have a 98 Corolla, approaching 200k miles now... I've been coming to Haig's for the last few years now. The owner John is a very hard-working, honest mechanic who really cares about giving you the best price, and fixing only what needs to be done. Just for kicks, I have gotten estimates at other mechanics for the same work, and John's prices are always lower. The service is very fast, and he always calls immediately and leaves voicemails regarding price estimate and pick-up time. I love the character of the old place. It's well-worn, adorned with asian bamboo plants, and John makes tea every morning. :) I know, it has nothing to do with business, but sometimes you can really tell when someone has a good heart. John cares! read more

Great business. I have been taking my cars here for 10 years and I highly recommend Haig Auto. They are the fastest, and prices are very affordable. read more

Quick and efficient service. When I did not pass smog, I brought my car into Haig's to find out the problem. He reviewed my smog report, told me what he was going to do and I my car was finished by the end of the day. He even smogged it for me so that I didn't have to go through that mess again! Replaced the CO2 sensor and spark plug wires and I was good to go! Interestingly enough, a mechanic in Chula Vista told me that I needed a new head gasket and valve job, "you should just sell the car as a junker""it's not worth the repair". Boo on you Chula Vista mechanic! So glad I found Haig! read more

This place was recommended by a friend a while back, and I'm not disappointed. They replaced my alternator a few days ago and the day I picked it up, I unfortunately my car wouldn't start after I parked it.(a 2005 Altima, I found one more problem the previous owner didn't tell me.) They had it fixed within the hour the next business day and gave a reasonable price. these guys are honest and fair. I'll keep coming back. read more

Oil was lealing from my 04 Acura RSX so I took it to a oil change place to see if they could locate where the leak was. They said they couldn't locate the leak, but that it was a big leak and that I should get it fixed as soon as possible. They suggestedHaig's. I was a lil wary because of the part of town it was located, but the mechanic found where the oil was leaking from in about 10 mins. John quoted me $125 to replace the gasket on the engine cover and it was done in 2 hrs. read more

My car ignition was mess up and john help fix my car for $179. Autozone tried selling me the part to fix my car for $175 :O

John,who i call "buddy" always treated me well with reasonable prices.I have been going to him for 10 years.Was recommended to him in 2006 from a co worker Rich Diamond from Pepsi.I highly recommend you check him out before you waste your time and money on someone else! read more