For me and my wife, doing business with Tasker's is like having a relative in the auto repair business. We can dependably rely on them to fix what's wrong with our cars and RV, and save us money while doing it. Whether it's new tires or a battery, we don't have to shop around (anymore) for the best deals, because we already have them. Mac, the owner, is a man of sterling character, with deep roots in community service. As such, he has his selfless reputation to maintain. Not known to many, he provides time, leadership and more to local charities. He's always above board in his business dealings. It's rare, but with him, character counts. I trust him. And, yes, I would buy a used car from him. Wow! I read the negative reviews in disbelief. (NOTE: Mac is not referred to in any of those reviews.) None reflect any of the positive experiences that my wife and I have enjoyed over the past three years in doing business with Mac and his employees. Consequently, based on my long-term dealings with Tasker's, I highly recommend them as an honest, competent place to have your car serviced. read more

Don't go here, don't spend your money here, don't waste your time here !! I had my brakes done by them a while ago and my brakes literally never stopped squeaking, so finally bit the bullet and had them done AGAIN somewhere else. Taskers didn't do my front brake, used cheap parts, and kept my car for days. They will not communicate with you. Go literally anywhere else but here. read more

If I could give a ZERO I would. Bad customer service; what is the point of calling and leaving a message if no one from the business is going to call back. I called on a Monday, no return call. I went to the shop on the Thursday of that same week, the man at the counter (didn't think I'd need his name) took my cell # down to not only give me a quote on my car but also I wanted a quote on my truck. If they were too busy to take in any more business than have the cajones to say so to my face or call. I told the person that recommended this place to me and I will let everyone else that needs work on a vehicle know of MY EXPERIENCE. No more business from the person that recommended me and I will take my business elsewhere. read more

I chose this place because it was close to me, it was recommended by AAA & they had such good reviews. Sorry, but I don't now how! I had a 9:00AM . Got there on time and would you believe, was asked to come back at 11:00!!! Why? No one was there except one guy who kept telling me I had to come back because there was no one there! Are you kidding me??? I will admit I was 10 minutes early. My appt was obviously not respected. Come back at 11:00??? I don't think so! And not coming back ANY time! read more

Amazing!! The team at Taskers was beyond amazing. I called them in a panic on a Saturday afternoon because my car broke down on the freeway. They were amazing and told me to have my car towed there and it was super convenient because it's right around the corner from my house. They did everything in their power to ensure that I got the best bang for my buck because we all know having car trouble can tend to be very expensive. They were able to help me in replacing the catalytic converter in my car and were able to give me a very reasonable price. Mac, Oscar and Kai are very honest, caring and I am genuinely appreciative of all of their help. When they say it takes a village it is true, and I'm glad to have Taskers as part of my car care village now. read more

I didn't even want to give them one star. I went in yesterday to get my battery replaced on my Kia Forte and they wanted to charge me $720. I looked up what the cost from the dealer would be and it was $246 I ended up at Costco with great customer service it ended up being $180. I would never go to this location ever again. They are ripping people off which is too bad because it's been a long-standing business in the community but it seems like they've gotten greedy. don't go and I don't recommend. read more

I have trusted Mac with my vehicle service for many years. When I needed a 60k service, I called around to other places for estimates and discovered my trust was well-placed. I was pleased to find out that Tasker's was rated THE top auto repair shop in Vista by Preferred Mechanic. And I was also pleased that the estimate was equal to or lower than the other places I called for estimates, even Costco. Thanks, Mac! read more

Alway delivers top notch service! That is why we have been taking our vehicles there for over 10 years!

Arrived at the time they open on a Saturday. And was told that my car would not be looked at that day. So I had it scheduled to be towed in and said while trying to find some form of fairly priced vehicle for the time my car would in the shop. Lest that two hours later I get a call saying my car is ready. They did and electric diagnostics on it and found that my battery died, something the tow truck driver couldn't figure out. And to find out that the only thing that was the battery and it was going to cost me a whopping $387.00 to replace only the battery that was not under the bumper to bumper extended warranty . Never again. read more

My first interactions with Tasker's were lukewarm. They had initially told me an electrical system checkout on my wife's car could be done overnight (pick up at 11:30 am the following day), but when I called that morning to confirm the manager answered and told me that their technician had misinformed me and it might not be ready by then. That was understandable, but there was no apology or flexibility in the conversation, which left a bad taste in my mouth. In the end, it was ready on time with a new battery installed. Regardless, I brought my Honda CRV in for a maintenance check, pointing out that the Maintenance warning light was on with a "B1" label indicating a specific list of items to be checked (https://www.mymetrohonda.com/service/service-tips/what-is-honda-b1-service/#:~:text=If%20the%20Maintenance%20Minder%20in,a%20tire%20rotation%20is%20required). I signed the work order without checking the list of items in much detail (it turns out they only did fluid, air filter and tire pressure checks). When I subsequently checked the work done against the B1 list of work items, most of the B1 items weren't included. When I called to ask about the mismatch, the manager first told me that the B1 items had been covered by their fluid checks (although it wasn't clear to me, for instance, how a fluid check would include something like, "Inspection of the exhaust system" or "tire rotation"). When I pressed him on "Parking brake adjustment" he finally admitted that hadn't been done and said I could schedule it separately. Our conversation became a bit heated when he claimed that I had only requested an oil change, which was absolutely wrong and confirmed my sense that he wasn't being up front with me. That is a deal breaker for me for any future work. read more

Tasker's Auto Repair - Honda CRV Maintenance B1 - Auto Repair Near Me - Vista, California

I use Tasker's for alm of my auto needs. Tires, alignment fluid services. I have a Chevrolet SSR which is difficult to find parts for. Mac and his team are always on board for installing parts I locate from out of state. Honest, friendly and customer oriented. You can trust them to be kind...even when they have to give you bad news about your car. read more

Gosh, I was driving a rental car I'd JUST picked up and it started dinging and lighting up that it was out of oil! Thank goodness I was near Taskers so I pulled in and the owner and his staff could not have been nicer or kinder! The owner himself came out to check my oil and immediately had one of his mechanics fill it up and sent me on my way. It was obvious by the way he was addressing others in the lobby that he's had longtime customers that he's taken the time to know. His employees seemed to respect him, too. read more

I was recommended this shop a couple of years ago and was very happy with their service. Until my last experience, I should have known better when I asked where the other service writer was and why the shop was not as busy as it had been in the past. The service writer had a difficult time with the work I was requesting. I wanted them to figure out why the heater was not working after I had the AC system serviced there a few months prior and an oil change. I requested them to look at the shocks and struts and depending upon the cost of the heater repair we would consider that job. I was told end of the day the car would be ready. I called close to closing and no the car wasn't ready, but they would call the next day. The next day comes around and again another phone call with no one answering and the shops website is now "not trustable" by Google. Saturday morning I call again and said I am told it should be finished that afternoon and they were currently working on it. Late afternoon I received a call telling me that the oil change was complete, the shocks and struts had been replaced and that total was $1800. The had identified the problem with the heater and it was going to be another $1000 to fix the only thing that I really needed fixed! This is my son's 17 year old car and I really don't want to pour that much money into it, especially since the shop has strung me along for 10 days at this point, didn't listen to the work I authorized and wanted an exorbitant amount to fix the initial problem. My younger son found the parts that the shop told him that the dashboard needed to be removed. He ordered them for $300 and replaced them in 10 minutes. Bottom line, this shop is no longer performing the same level of service they used to. From communication, shoddy work, deceptive business practices I will not go back here. read more

Tasker's was professional and very polite when I contacted them to tow my car in for repair. The owner promised to be sure my car was Road Worthy before it left his shop. He advised me of the exact problem and repaired it immediately! My car is running great now and I am confident to drive it long distances now. I will use and recommend Tasker's in the future. read more

taskers sucks. Mac has no loyalty to past customers and is one of the priciest shops in Vista. Reccomendation... don't go there...

Yesterday my wife's Pilot was dead in our driveway. Called AAA and had the battery changed. That fixed the problem but I decided to bring it to Tasker's to do a service check to make sure everything else was OK and get oil changed as well. Mac is excellent and treats all vehicles like they are his own. Anyway today my wife said her radio was dead so a quick call to Mac and he told me how to fix it. Battery change caused the problem. That is what I like about Tasker's. Mac will do whatever he can to make sure his customers are happy. Thanks Mac. read more

Was told I was getting a reman transmission when mine went out for $3000 mac pulled one from a junk yard and threw it in there. And said the reman was 6000 the used was 3000. Dude played me. But since I've never used a mechanic I didn't think to get the service in writing. Now I'm stuck with a 3000 transmission that only has a 90 day warranty. Went to pick it up the first time and they lost the key went to pick it up a second time and the shifter link is loose( which they refuse to fix saying it is common in old fords even though it wasn't like that when I dropped it off.) and now here I am again missing work for the third time and my battery is dead. This place is trash. I'll never use this dude again. Shisty and untrustworthy. And I discourage all from doing business with him. read more

I had a great experience getting a Uhaul from this location. I dealt with Mac, and he was extremely helpful & accommodating! The kinda customer service that would make Chik-Fil-A proud. Will definitely be using this location for any future Uhaul needs. read more

I like doing business with Mr trasker he's honest efficient and very personable my car is fixed and it's fixed right. As a matter of fact I've taken both of my cars in there with a complaint that they were doing something and I took them in there and they checked it out and the car didn't do it they didn't charge me for nothing nor did they try and find something else and charge me for it. I highly recommend them. read more

My car broke down on Monday and AAA towed us to Taskers. I'm so glad that my car was taken there. Mac is a great guy and they fixed my car and gave me a great price. I highly recommend Taskers. read more

Tasker's has been our mechanic for 22 years since moving to Vista. They have always done good work for fair prices and Mac offers a long-standing, no BS guarantee. People often get stressed about finding a reliable auto mechanic but Tasker's has earned our trust. read more

I brought my car in for repairs here and everyone was so helpful and friendly. Richard and the team were super fast and accommodating. On top of that, the work was very efficient and fairly priced! I would definitely recommend taking your car here for repairs! read more

RIP OFF CROOKS DO NOT TRUST THESE GUYS!!!! I purchased a package of oil changes awhile back and I used 2 of 6 them. When I call today the guy says "Oh sorry we dont do those anymore" I told him that the owner gave me his word they were good for a lifetime and he insisted he was now in charge and said "I dont do free oil changes". I was blown away as this was once a great shop I remember the owner being such a nice guy and they were quick and fair business to take my cars to. So SAD :( read more

SHADY!! This shop was recommended, went in JUST to have my spark plugs changed and when I picked it up they said I needed a $120 "diagnostic test" to determine what was wrong since their OBD Scan determined there was an issue. (Note: we had just ran an OBD test the nite before and the code they referenced was coming up good) When I turned my car on the check engine light was on, mind you it had never turned on before. Rather than going back to them I took my car to another shop the next day and it turns out they had disconnected something to get a false read and everything was good with my car.. I had to pay an unecessary amount of money just to fix their "mistake", and what's even more frustrating is that they wanted to charge me to fix it. read more

Tried Taskers again after twenty-five years of staying away due to a ridiculous screwup that cost me an oil pan and a lot of work. They had dropped my car onto the cinder blocks that they were using to hold it up out in the parking lot. I'm disabled now so can't work on my cars and decided to try Taskers again, Mac saying that he was a new owner as of fifteen years ago. My truck was throwing codes and needed some brake and A/C work etc. Got the work done, but they charged $120 to read those codes: two at $60, even though my bill was over $800. I called Mac and told him that between that, which no shop should charge once work is done, and the other $60 they charged to trace a problem that they could not repair because they could not find a replacement switch, I was not happy with the charges which my wife had paid cash. The guy never called me back. It was a bad experience talking to him, but I was plenty cordial. He just told me he agreed, would talk to his guy and call me back. Oh well. There are many others in Vista. But I'll have nothing more to do with Taskers. read more

I live in San Juan Capistrano but still go to Tasker's for the last 12 years for major repairs and tires. Mac is one of one and the most honest and reasonable mechanic I've ever known. read more

Tasker's Auto is a great place to get your car serviced or repaired. Every time we have had a car repaired there it was a pleasant experience. Whether it is a simple repair or a complete overhaul of an older vehicle, Mac knows what to do and walks you thru it honestly. You never feel like you are going to be overcharged or talked into repairs you don't need. He explains everything thoroughly and gives you accurate and good pricing. The turn around time is very fast as well, just a day or two...and they have your car right back to you! I would very highly recommend Taskers Auto, even if you live outside of Vista, it's worth the drive to get your car repaired honestly and well!! read more

got my sprk plugs and cylinder fixed on my car. service was great I highly recommend

My experience here is one of confidence trust and exceptionally fair prices. I understand my vehicles issues but lack the skills to describe my plight. My car is a gigantic lincoln. I also have a 71 ford truck.i began asking about repairs years after driving by the shop . I could have saved 50 percent of the thousands I spent with the shop next door.#@$€¥₩. Georges auto put me in the poor house so many times sloppy instalation. Taskers solved my issues so that will use them only in the future. read more

I've been here on 4 separate occasions and every time I get great service From the owner and the owner son as well as the mechanics servicing the vehicles. Unfortunately on my last visit for a simple oil change the new guy at the front desk was giving me attitude as if I was on his time. I hope there is another employee that works the front desk because if he on shift I'll be going elsewhere read more

Too bad I was in a hurry to have my front tires installed and it was later in the evening. There was 3 gentleman when I came and one of them Richard was only helpful and getting the only extra star I have to offer in this review. He and the manager spoke to me about my new premium tires as if there was something wrong with it even though they were exactly the same tires as original. Probably trying to sell their own. When I asked how long it would take the manager didnt know how much to charge me. I proposed the amount and he okayed it after like 3 minutes of silence. Anyway it was getting dark and I didn't want to look for another shop. They lifted up my van outside and began the... work in the darkness:/ I had my Milwaukee Light with me so pilled it out and shined it to help the technician. Richard was very nice and he was trying to do his best. He disassembled the old tires and after what seemed like 30 min he called me to only tell me that they are unable to balance my tires due to lack of some sort of adapters. Damn!! I use the van for my business and that was already after 6pm which would be impossible to find something open after putting my old tires back. After a while Richard comes up with a solution to balance the wheels with some old school eye leveling contraption. After eyeing them both he put them back on the van. I asked if they can check the tire pressure on rear wheels that are dualies but they also said they dont have right tools to do it. I paid tipped Richard and left. Next day I get on the highway and after hitting 50 mph there is great deal of shaking on the steering wheel. I called Taskers and spoke to the same manager who assured me at time of service that of anything is wrong with the job they will fix it. Well, when I called and ask to rebalance the wheels he was very quiet and dismissive. After I told him that I would post this review he said that he would borrow right adapters from another shop and would call me same day. After 3 weeks never called. I had them rebalanced in no time at another shop in San Marcos. The tech laughed at the weights they put on my wheels and said they didn't make any sense. I still think Richard did his best with available tools and earned an extra star for his shop. Would not recommend. read more

I found about this shop through AAA web page. I brought one my cars to do the inspection. They are reliable and honest in their estimates and the work. They don't hesitate to answer simple questions on the phone. They do not recommend any service that is not needed. I'll bring them all my cars. read more

Horrible service and shady pricing. $98 to change a battery. Ever heard of such foolishness?? Called on Friday, 1/4 and spoke with a guy who quoted $159 for a 2006 Nissan Maxima battery. After sharing that their price was high since Escondido Nissan dealership had it for $129, the guy said his price included installation. BTW Escondido Nissan dealership quoted with install it would be &159. Considering that this shop was closer, we went to Tasker's. When we arrived the owner swore no one answers the phone other than him and quoted us for over $220 for battery and install when we arrived today. This shop will not be part of any auto program after this experience. They're investigating this complaint and I'm confident they will remove this shop for such shady pricing and poor service. STAY AWAY! The owner then admits he was out sick on the Friday I called so he supposedly speaks to the other guy who said only battery was $159. I guess the guy didn't want to be in trouble with this shady owner. AGAIN STAY AWAY!!!! No auto program will do business with this shop again. Clearly, we did not buy the battery from them. read more

Mac thank you so much you take good care of me and fixed my car right away.Now my car passed the smog test.My wife drive the car with confidence and she said you are a life saver.Highly recommended,Mac you're great...more power and success.Efren C read more

Taskers is an HONEST and RELIABLE place to take your vehicles. They run on time, do a reliable repair and send me on my way, for a reasonable charge. Clean, friendly, they even give me a lift home. They are currently caring for our 2013 Lexus. MUCH more affordable than taking it to the dealer, and they do a great job. They've also worked on several older cars for me and my husband over the last ten years. The owner, Mac, does a lot of community service, too. Being a former small business owner, myself, I appreciate someone who goes above and beyond. read more

Run as fast as you can ! So overcharge. Was quoted $900.00 for a catalytic converter on a Toyota ! Got done down the street for less than half 399.00 out the door !!! Run !!! read more

Great service. Allowed me to personally look at damage done to my car. Decent price. Rather than paying for a taxi they drove me home free of charge. read more

Our truck broke down right before our bike race. Race across the west. These guys were so awesome and fast with getting us back on the road. The costumer service is excellent the guys are great and we are now off to win this race hopefully; ) lol Thank you soo much!!! read more

TASKER'S is the place to take your vehicle! Service is awesome, fast, & courteous! Mac took care of me right away while other places had an hour wait! Matt did a great job on my car! Thank you so much! I will be back and you are my #1 choice! Great job!! read more

Last week I brought in my Expedition that was not working properly. The man working the front came out as I parked my car and was getting my toddler out of the car. I explained to him what was going on briefly. He turned it on and said "You need a whole new engine." Ok he was right. They then checked my oil and it was greatly overflowed (my oil pressure gauge and warning light were not working.) He said they would drain it and see if it helps but that i would more than likely need a new engine. Which he was correct. He was almost mocking me treating me like i was a complete idiot asking how so much oil got in the car. I told him i was due for oil change and had added more oil when the gauge said it was empty. But my answers were inadequate and he just kept shaking his head saying how he didn't see how it was possible. He then quoted me $6000 for a new engine. Which is more than the car is worth. He said maybe $5500 at the least. We left with my car and had it towed by AAA where the tow truck driver said "no no no that's way too much, that's what taskers does especially to women." And referred us to a great mechanic who is rebuilding my engine for $2800 out the door. This shop definitely tried to take advantage of my lack of knowledge on cars. It's a shame because my Dad has been a loyal customer to Taskers since the 70's. They did not just lose my business but my entire family and friends. read more