Always great service, never an upsell on anything, smart people and very friendly. And the array of old and vintage cars being worked on is really cool. BTW, ignore the bad reviews from years ago; it's a new owner now. read more

Sunset Garage is freaking rad. Not a car guy and they didn't treat me like an idiot, which goes a long way with me.

Excellent local garage in the heart of OB. Ask for Johnny! Not only did he fix my 07 Dodge Caliber's oil leak, but dialed in my 1960 Impala, too. With so many classic cars revolving through his lot, it is clear to me that they know what they're doing! And so, if integrity is important to you when choosing trustworthy mechanics, look no further than Sunset Garage :) read more

Sunset Garage - 1960 Impala - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was concerned that my brake pads needed replacing but Sunset Garage checked out all four wheels and told me that I had plenty of brake pad left and didn't need replacing. I couldn't believe how honest they were and I will bring all of my future business to Sunset Garage. Plus the owners are so cool and down to earth. Best auto repair experience of my life! read more

Best place around. i have never been so seen with everything cars and good vibes. you got a problem? go here please i need the community to acknowledge this absolute legend of an establishment. read more

Really really nice people, and did a great job with my car. I will be going back here from now on. The best shop I've gone too.

I had a very good experience at sunset garage. My car needed a 100,000 mile service and i was feeling really overwhelmed. This is my first car i financed so maintenance is new to me. Johnny was extremely transparent and honest. His pricing was beyond fair and he took alot of time to investigate the issues my car had. I went to a couple other shops to compare services/pricing and decided to go with my gut and went with sunset garage. I felt like it was family or someone that cared about me taking care of my car. As a girl who doesnt know much walking into a mechanic shop i was relieved to find an honest mechanic. His family and cute puppy make the shop even more welcoming. Thanks so much for taking care of me. Blessed read more

Jonny & Chanda put their customers ahead of profit. About 4 years ago, my car stopped running. A dealer said I would need a new engine at a cost of $20,000. I had read a review of Sunset Garage and decided to get another quote. Jonny said, from what I described, that it could just be a bearing rod problem and, if so, I would not need to replace the engine. He ran some tests, confirmed it was the bearing rod and, if I recall accurately, the repair cost approximately $1,500. About 2 years ago, my daughter's car stopped running and a local garage said she needed a new engine, cost $22,000. She was about 2000 miles above the warranty so it would have been her expense. I took it to Jonny. He said the engine was shot but that he believed the engine was in the process of failing prior to the running of the 50,000 mile warranty. He wrote an explanation of his findings for my daughter to present to the dealer. The dealer accepted Jonny's opinion and installed a new engine in her car at no cost. There you have it: two examples where Jonny could have simply installed new engines at a nice profit, but he put the customer first. Ron Mix read more

SO great to find a car mechanic, that is honest and reliable... I so appreciate this garage, they really care about their their customers. They were kind efficient and I appreciate them to the moon and back. read more

Just went for a service, but they were honest enough to say hey do you need nothing done I consider that a great shop, not trying to sell me anything read more

I honestly can't say enough good things about Sunset Garage. They are a very busy garage, so I do recommend if it is at all possible and you know that your car will need a service to book ahead of time. That being said, they are one of the most reputable garages in San Diego. I say this because personally, I have taken four years of auto mechanics training through adult education here in San Diego and worked on many of my older cars myself. I know what my car does and doesn't need and I don't appreciate being jacked around by additional services being pushed at me when I know that I don't need to do that for the vehicle. You will never have that experience at Sunset Garage. The crew there will recommend exactly what you need and will be honest with you about what it costs and if additional costs incur, you can rest assured it is because it is what the car needed. That's a huge thing to rely on at a garage, and you will rarely ever get that at a dealership. Not to mention, that the garage also specializes in many years and models of vehicles. I know of more than a few people who take their classic cars there for service. Finally, our Barrio Logan grassroots feral and community cat rescue owes a huge debt of gratitude to Sunset Garage. Most recently, I had to have my 2006 Honda CRV serviced for an oil leak that I could not find on my own and even though they were incredibly busy they knew I had a charity event that I had to drive all of the merchandise to to sell to raise monies for the cats and kittens care and somehow they made that happen , I don't know how they made that happen but I will always be grateful to them for this. Los Gatos de Barrio Logan rescue, TNVR, and adoptions kitties owe a Big Thank You to the crew at Sunset Garage! read more

Sunset Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Sunset Garage is great. I've only dealt with Johnny and a woman on the phone, but I suspect they are all as friendly and knowledgeable. I have older cars (2007 Honda Odyssey and 2014 Subaru) and Johnny breaks things down into categories of "urgent", "nice to have" and everything in between. He gives free estimates that are spot on and compare favorably with other mechanics. I was particularly impressed recently when I brought in my Subaru for some work and mentioned "hey, fender popped out due to minor collision backing into a wall. Do what you can and bill me.". He popped it back in and said "no charge". I never trust reviews that are 100% glowing so I'll say something negative.... He's gotten popular so it can be hard to get your car in the very same day. Yes, I'm aware my review might make that problem worse :) read more

Always excellent service, on time and on estimated cost! You can trust the team at Sunset garage. I was referred to them three years ago, and always refer them to anyone who needs a quality mechanic! They can handle any repair, big or small. read more

I can't say enough about the owner (Johnny) and his crew. Brought my 2016 Honda Civic in to fix the air conditioning. They quoted me $900 less than the Honda dealer did, dug deep into finding the issues and solutions and fixed it like new. Saving that kind of money and experiencing the honesty of this establishment was a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend their services for your car repairs!! read more

Johnny and the whole crew at Sunset Garage do amazing work! I have been to them for a radiator replacement, oil change, and prepurchase car inspections, and they always do high quality work for great, fair prices. Johnny is super helpful at communicating everything about your car, taking the time to make sure you understand what's going on with it. I have so much trust in them and can't recommend them enough! They are a family run business and it really shows in the way they treat their customers. read more

Amazing service! They helped me when I was stranded in San Diego. Very personable and just all around good people!

The best auto mechanic and team in San Diego. Honest, professional, kind and tells you what's wrong, how it will be fixed and has very fair pricing. I won't go anywhere else with my cars. 5 STARS. Peter B. read more

as a woman (who knows nil about cars) finding an honest mechanic can be daunting. Johnny is transparent about everything. cost, time expectations, and everything in between. you will get great work and a fair price here. i'd send my momma here. hopefully i dont have to go back soon... but when i need car stuff done, that's where i'll go. read more

Why can't all mechanics be like this. Always get the job done. Never try's to up-sale me into more repairs than I need. Friendly & professional service. My #1 go to in SD/OB. Thank you Jonny & Fam! read more

Johnny is the kind of mechanic that everyone needs he is knowledgeable experienced and down to earth guy who helps you instead of screwing you! He has helped me and my girlfriend out on numerous occasions and we're always satisfied read more

if you are looking for an honest mechanic, sunset garage is the place to go. Johnny is the best! Honest, timely, and he does a great job.

Every time I bring my vehicle here I get an honest quote and reliable work. They are so nice and have taken over for Woody very well. I would highly recommend this place for any automobile work and repair service. Thank you to everyone at sunset garage for your continued help in this community. read more

Jonny and the staff work in a timely manor and deliver reliable work. Call to make an appointment. read more

Sunset Garage is the best auto shop I've found in a long time. I have a classic Mustang and it's hard to find a shop that's trustworthy. So it was great to find Jonny and his staff, who are super knowledgable and clearly explain everything. There were no surprise charges on my invoice and they came in under what I expected the repairs to cost. Opposite from my experience with other local shops. These guys are great! read more

Wow what an Amazing shop!! New owners Johnny and Chanda I would give 6 stars if I could! I live near Lakeside and a lot of the shops weren't really interested in working on my brakes for my 59 Cadillac. I stumbled upon sunset garage from a few friends and Sunset Garage went beyond my expectations!! They are one of the nicest couples and honest. Johnny and Chanda took great care of my classic and were very thorough ,honest while taking the time to explain what was needed (new master cylinder rusted / needed to be rebuilt) and what was still good (most brake lines still in great shape). Their shop has such a great atmosphere and it's great to seeing a shop with all sorts of classics and new cars. I am recommending this shop to everyone I know with classics! They are definitely my number 1 choice!! Thanks again! read more

Sunset Garage - My 1959 Cadillac fleetwood 60 special getting new tranny fluid after brakes done! Thank you Sunset Garage!! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

These guys are awesome OB locals! Will never go to another garage for anything! Always helpful, knowledgeable and fast. Best garage in the city read more

we are from out of town. we got into our car to go home and our car wouldn't start. we felt it was the battery but a jump didn't work either. so I called Sunset Garage. Johnny was not only able to get to our car but was able to do it right away. turns out it was the battery and he was able to explain some things about the battery, where we had purchased it, and how it impacted the battery life. so not only did he get us in right away, he also showed us what was going on. he went above and beyond and did so with such a friendly positive attitude. He also recommended a tow company as we had to have it towed there. I'd highly recommend Johnny and his business! read more

Sunset Garage has really gone downhill these days. Are used to work there when Woody was there for years. And he would help anybody in need as a courtesy to help you get by. Well times have changed I recently went there with a car that needed five minutes of attention so I can drive safely. The new owner flat out said no I offered him money he said no offer to write up a ticket he said he didn't have time so I had to get my car back to my house in Ocean Beach and get a rental car. I would highly recommend if you want good service and reliable service I would try somewhere else thank you read more

Amazing service and experience here. I was recommended to take my vehicle here from multiple neighbors in OB. The owner Jonny went above and beyond to help me get my daily driver car back on the road after a bad service job at Valvoline led to my engine failing. You can tell he really cares about each of his customers and his great reputation in the community speaks for itself read more

I have never left a review before, but I just had to leave one for them! I have been to Sunset Garage a couple of times and have had such great experiences. They have always been very honest and reliable, I am a college student with a tight schedule and they have always been very accommodating to me. I would 100% recommend them! read more

I cannot speak highly enough of this facility. I was in a small fender-bender a few weeks ago that completely dented in my left fender, dented my tire rim, left me with a flat tire, and dented in my left driver's door. I was fortunate to be able to drive the car after replacing it with my spare. I checked out a few areas for estimates with a photo of my car. I knew that I wouldn't be able to receive an exact estimate without an actual inspection, but I didn't have the option to drive my car around in the state that it was in. I went into Sunset Garage and showed Jonny and his wife a photo of my car. He looked at it, discussed what potential damage that could've been done, gave me an estimate, and answered my questions. He was not in the slightest bit pushy for me to take my car there. He was very direct and forward in his response to my questions. I had checked out a few places before this one and felt really comfortable with our initial consultation. I took my car back there the same day. He looked at it and called me back with a price that nearly matched the estimate. He gave me an EXTRAORDINARY deal. My dad and boyfriend said the same thing. Jonny went out of his way to search for a replacement in junk yards that were probably better than before it went in. He fixed it in 1-2 days and had it back to me in neat condition. I have been to many auto/mechanic places for oil changes, batteries, etc. and I will hands-down say that this is probably one of the most trustworthy places that I've been. If you need, I highly recommend you go here. I will upload pictures of the before/after! read more

So glad I found somewhere I feel comfortable taking my car! I have a big road trip coming up in a few days and I found my car leaking coolant. I was anxious about finding a reliable mechanic that would be able to get the job done in time but I'm so glad I called sunset garage. I called, they said bring it in, I thought it in, a few hours later they called me and it was fixed. Now I'm ready to hit the road. Straight to the point and no BS! For once i didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of, being a young woman -with car issues- at the mechanic. Johnny and Chanda are so kind- this place definitely feels like a family shop in the best way possible. I will surely be bringing my car back with anything I need in the future. What a great business. Thank you Johnny and Chanda!! read more

Everyone at sunset is super honest and take care of each car that comes into the shop. Mechanics are super knowledgeable. I would never take a car to somewhere other than sunset. read more

Have nothing but good things to say about this mom and pop garage and would consider them a staple of the community. Very down to earth folks that won't nickel and dime customers, and they provide quick and quality service. For reference, the amount I would have paid for a synthetic oil change and tire rotation (plus inspections) would have easily been 40% more expensive through a dealer compared to Sunset Garage. Would recommend making an appointment, but it appeared to me they take walk-ins. They are busy though so don't be surprised if you don't make an appointment and they just can't get to your car in time. Finding a good and trustworthy auto shop is always a daunting task, but would not hesitate to bring my car back in the future. read more

So I went to Auto Zone late on a Sunday to replace a broken tail light. As I was doing that, I noticed A LOT of coolant leaking from under my van. I panicked because it was a Sunday and I needed my van by Wednesday. Johnny's shop, Sunset Garage, was a stone's throw from Auto Zone so I went there. Before I even got inside the office, the owners greeted me, immediately got under the van to see the problem, diagnosed it, and gave me a ball park price. Then he added some water to replace the lost coolant, which was enough to get me home safely. Then Johnny said I could bring it in at 9 am tomorrow morning and he'd have it done that same day! The craziest part is they weren't even technically open when I rolled in. It was 4 pm on a Sunday. I just happened to roll in when they were painting their floors! And they STILL helped me, free of charge!! I was blown away! I've literally never had an experience like that with a shop. Other shops are almost never willing to give you a ball park until their mechanic has had a chance to look at it, and you're stuck there. And it's very rare that a shop that's any good can get you in and out with that short of notice, let alone a free diagnosis! Well, Johnny and his crew not only lived up to their word, but they did it for $80 cheaper than expected! I got my van back the same day! The new owners of Sunset Garage are incredible. Don't let any negative reviews associated with the older owner, Woody, discourage you from using Sunset Garage. Johnny will take care of you! read more

Outstanding customer service. The owner is very knowledgeable and he gets your car back on the road again in no time

The staff at Sunset Garage are awesome, friendly and very helpful! I have taken both my vehicles there for diagnostics and was not charged when my Honda did not end up needing any service. They are honest and one of the few garages I trust to take my vehicles and not be overcharged or charged for things that are not necessary. Thank you Sunset Garage! read more

Got my oil changed for my VW Passat and it was the cheapest I ever paid! I usually pay around $80 for an oil change but Johnny only charged me $50 and he did it within an hour. Didn't even have to make an appointment or anything. Awesome! read more

Jonny and I are the new proud owners of Sunset Garage, come by and say Hi... We are here to help you with all ur auto needs , new and old.. car shows coming soon , stay tuned read more

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If you are looking for a trustworthy quality garage run by good people look no further. I've been going to sunset garage for nearly 20 years and they have never steered me wrong. They give reliable estimates, explain what's going on with your vehicle AND what really sets them apart is if there isn't anything wrong they will tell you that also. Really nice people as well. read more