If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and reliable mechanic, look no further…read more Aaron and his entire team are phenomenal. Excellent customer service is clearly at the heart of their culture, and it trickles straight down from Aaron himself. He is exceptionally personable, trustworthy, and straightforward. Instead of trying to upsell unnecessary work or temporary quick-fixes, Aaron gives you the honest truth about what your car actually needs so repairs are done right the first time. It is rare to find an auto shop with this level of integrity and top-notch service. I cannot recommend Aaron and his crew highly enough!

Are you going to warranty issues that arise to the switching to an oil that would void a mfg…read morewarranty? I bet not! Higher viscosity leads to higher pressures which lead to seals leaking and failing. I'm really surprised you haven't researched this. How about the leaking oil filter a day after install? Seems like a sure way to get more money outta a customer once their engine gets starved of oil. How about the sloppy work with oil left all over my car? Lack of care and integrity. How about the scratches from resting my tires on the paint of my car? Lazy and inconsiderate. Pulled from the article that copied and pasted "Engine Design Changes: Newer Toyota engines are designed with tighter tolerances and specific lubrication needs that necessitate these thinner oils, such as OW-16 or OW-8." Exactly my 2019 Lexus ux250 is a newer Toyota engine if you weren't aware , so why are changing it?

Don't fall for the positive reviews. He quoted me an outrageous price. So I called four different…read moreplaces, one including a dealership and told me they could do it for half that price he gave me. People feel way too comfortable taking the hard earned money of others. Before this experience, I also once came for an oil change and it cost me close to $200. For an oil change....

Are you able to replace transmission shift solenoid ? Car starts but does not accelerate when…read morestepping on gas.

Brought my Jeep Wrangler back to Life!…read more I feel safe driving my 2007 Jeep again, it even drives noticeably better! After leaving me stranded, Meineke found out it was just a broken transmission cable and repair was ~$600. Not accusing my old mechanic for the broken cable, the Jeep is from 2007 after all, but he told me it wasn't worth fixing and offered me $2K for it. Thank goodness my boss, a VP, recommended I towed it to Meineke in PB! Not only they did the repair but took the time to ask me what my goal was for the Jeep, keep or sell, and gave me confidence keeping it. It has a few leaks but it's in good shape for my commute and some camping trips out in Anza. Although they were closing on a Friday, they even took the time to teach me, LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER, how to keep an eye on the coolant and oil to make notes on the leaks to go over on our next oil change. Thank you Meineke Team!

Brought the car in for a simple 5000 mile oil change and service. They didn't try and sell us…read moreanything! In fact, the very pleasant service guy told us we didn't need the more expensive oil for this particular service. He was efficient and polite. Very happy we tried this place and will tell our friends to come as well.

Nathan and the guys at Dualtone helped me with my car and more importantly ease my stress about my…read morebrakes. I appreciate the great customer service and doing all the proper steps to figure out the issue on my car. I also appreciate them reaching out to me and I put out a help message here on Yelp. They sounded so professional which is why I chose to go to them and I am so glad I did. It costed $700 to fix my brakes, but I think it was worth it because I never want to experience my brakes going out on me like that again. Thank you so much Nathan and the team at Dualtone Muffler! I seriously appreciate it a lot!

This shop stands behind their work. Three months into my new pads and rotors they had some issues…read moreand I came back in for a warranty inspection. They replicated the issue and replaced the pads and rotors at no cost to me, same day. It sounds simple but not every shop makes it painless and works on it promptly, so I was thankful and wanted to leave a review.

Best car repair shop ever! They are honest and get the work done in a timely manor! I hate car…read moreissues but I love coming here! I can't say enough good things this crew!

Be careful relying on what Mission Bay Automotive tells you regarding WHEN your vehicle will…read moreactually be looked at. You might up paying for 2 tow bills like I did, a lost day, and the headache of finding another shop/time off work. I called at 9am to have the fuel lines replaced on my 68 Chevelle. Marcos told me they would look it at, had the time, and asked me to have it towed in right away. I arranged and paid for a tow to their shop, and Marcos confirmed they received it at 11am. I stopped by at lunch to meet him in person, add a few items like FiTech reset and parking brake adjustments, and he said the techs would get to it and he'd have an estimate by END OF DAY. No call from Marcos, so I called him at 4:30. Nothing had been done. No assessment, no techs looked at it, and when I asked so why did he have me tow it in, the conversation went sideways and he said "Maybe you should take it somewhere else" and that they'd push it outside and I could pick it up! My issue is not that the shop is busy (they all tell you that) - the issue is I paid for it to be towed in because he said they'd take a look at it and have an assessment by end of day. When I called him at 4:30, nothing had been done and I was met with the attitude/tone to take it somewhere else. I was pretty stuck having already paid for the tow there, and asked if they would get to it tomorrow, and he refused to answer and left me with no choice but to pick it up. Mission Auto gets great reviews - I'm not disputing that. That's the very reason I reached out to them. But I have to balance it with my very bad experience, so bad that this is my first yelp review. Warning: *especially if you tow your car to them, have them stick to their assessment timelines (not the fix, just the estimate). Towing it there means you are "stuck" so they don't have to stick to their word. The result can be a lost day, two tow bills and more headache/time off work to have it go to another shop because they won't acknowledge they missed the timeline THEY promised, and when challenged, will leave your car and keys at the door.

Bottom Line Upfront: Miramar Auto Repair is one of the best values of any auto shop in San Diego…read more Jason and Pedro were exceptional in taking care of me, and finding a solution to a very technical challenge. I brought in my Honda Ridgeline for an issue with my AC. Jason worked with me at the front-desk and went above and beyond to understand my issue and the troubleshooting I had already done. He explained to me CONCISELY what the feasible issue may be, and how they were going to approach a diagnosis. Jason was extremely knowledgeable, and followed up promptly to discuss the fix. Pedro was also exceptional. He found the issue (rodent-chewed wires) and repaired it perfectly. When I picked up my car, he was as excited as I was to have helped me. Before Miramar Auto, I took my truck to the Honda dealer, and they charged twice as much for a diagnosis, only to tell me that I would need a new compressor (incorrect diagnosis) and that it would cost twice as much as I ended up paying out the door at Miramar auto. I couldn't believe how easy Miramar Auto made it. To say that Jason, Pedro, and Miramar Auto are honest, fair, and made me feel taken care of... would be an understatement. They have rightfully earned another lifelong customer. Thank you Miramar Auto!

They did a great job inspecting 2 cars for us, which we ended up not buying. Very detailed reports…read moreand felt confident in their assessments.

they're very helpful and honest about the problem and what's needed to be fix will really get fixedread more

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.

Such an amazing place! My boyfriend and I go here with all of our car needs, from a coolant leak to…read moreour oil changes. They treat us so well and will always be honestly and clear with what is happening with your vehicle. I appreciate all the work they have done for us and know that if something ever happens to our vehicle we can trust them to help!

We had Peter as our mechanic, he was super communicative taught us a lot of the problems and even…read morewas showing us as he was fixing it. Great Customer Service and Great People couldn't recommend any other shop.

Absolutely recommended!!!!! Joey & Christopher were awesome!!!!! I brought in my work Mercedes Van…read moreand they ended up also taking care of my personal car!! They finished same day, service was awesome, and they did not try to rip me off!!! As a woman That was important!!! And just in case you need it they take Sunbit!!!!!

Really great shop from my experience so far. I originally came in to get my check engine light…read morediagnosed, and the entire process felt very professional, transparent, and thorough. They provided a detailed report on my vehicle's health with photos and clear evidence/explanations, which I really appreciated as someone who doesn't know much about cars myself. I had my coils, spark plugs, and batteries replaced, and while the labor was definitely expensive, it seemed fair considering the amount of work involved. They explained that it takes hours just to access the area they needed to get to on my car, which helped me better understand the pricing. I'd say it's definitely cheaper than taking it to the dealership and it's always nice to support a local business! It's only been a week so far, but the check engine light has stayed off and I haven't had the same issues since the repairs. Chris especially was amazing. I actually caught him right at closing time while he was locking up, and he still took the time to answer all my questions, listen to my concerns, and make me feel comfortable about the work being done. He was patient, kind, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. The after-hours drop-off was also super convenient and made the whole process much less stressful. I also appreciated how accommodating they were with communication since I can't have my phone on me at work. Chris even made notes to try to get the diagnosis done before my shift. Overall, I had a really positive first experience here and will definitely be coming back. I'll update my review as more time passes, but so far I'm very happy with the service.

No crank. Electrical system dead with new battery…read more Had truck towed in and repaired the same day. Ray and Teresa are the owners and greet you at the counter. Always honest and friendly. Car wash is a bonus. Will always remain a loyal customer! Highly recommend.

If you need car repair, do not hesitate and head straight to Ray Frey. All the staff we deal with…read moreare polite and helpful and we trust them completely with our 20 year old Toyota Sienna.