Took in my 2017 Chevy Cruze with an engine light issue, they advised me to bring it in the early morning, so I did. Before they started any work on my car, they promptly advised me of the issues they diagnosed to be the cause and a few other underlying issues that may come to be. Bryan and the crew provided details on the matter, and kindly inquired on how I wished to proceed based on the quote given and how much it would cost to fix the issue. While I felt it was overpriced on the initial quote, we were able to work on a feasible pricing for the main issue I came in for, and eliminated the other potential issues down the road with the intent to fix those at another time. Pros: The car was ready within a few hours, well before closing and I was able to pick it up, same day. A month later, my car is running as it should. Thank you Thousand Oaks Automotive! read more

Took my truck in and they did a detailed diagnosis on it, and let me know what it would take to get it fixed. Also, with it being an older vehicle gave me some things to consider for a later date to keep it running well and on the road. read more

I have been coming here the past 2 years & am always happy. Everyone here is so friendly and kind. Since I live near by, they are always gracious and helpful in dropping me off at home to wait for my car when I have lengthy repair work to be done. I appreciate that they are very honest and upfront about what work is needed right now, and what work I can anticipate in (if any) in the next 6 months. It helps me plan ahead ,schedule, and budget work on my 10 yr old SUV. They have always managed to get my car in when I need it, and are efficient and prompt with repairs. Pricing is fair and competitive. And I'm always grateful for their recognition of a military discount. It is so hard to find an honest mechanic, and I trust everyone at Thousand Oaks. A previous mechanic had defrauded me, and they not only corrected the work, but helped to document all the previous issues and why it was fraud. Honest hard working people earn loyalty, and this is a business that I have continued to frequent because of it. If you want to know you are paying a good price for the correct work, then Thousand Oaks Auto is where you need to bring your vehicle. read more

I brought my 2010 GMC Acadia into Jiffy Lube, and Mr.Jalen, the assistant manager, along with his crew, did an outstanding job. They truly brought my vehicle back to life with their attention to detail and quality service. Mr. Jalen and his team deserve recognition -- Jiffy Lube, give them a well-earned raise! This is an all-star crew. read more

I am very disappointed at this automotive shop let's just say they take your money and don't fix the issue would be a understatement ! I literally told these people the car is shaking and they charged the diagnostics and said it was transmission shutter whoblah tbh then when i take back to speak with mechanic Pooh he says well your transmission is going?Like come again then he states your car mileage is high i have seen cars with wayyy more miles and i have never heard such bs ! I told the front guy he turned so red when i asked why he failed to mention that when i was getting estimate he proceeds to state that i told you the transmission shutter yes but you left out the part that the transmission is going just to get the money ! I would say if your a woman and i hate to say this but of color walk away look elsewhere i could not be more disappointed in the service and i need to redo my review because thats crazy .i need to report to bbb as well ! read more

Great customer service! A little pricey but they do a great job. Also very convenient to get to.

I went in for a simple inspection they lied to me and said I had two bulbs out and needed my headlights polished to pass my inspection and new wiper blades. I then went down the street to another garage. I told them I failed my inspection and asked them to look again because I had checked my turn signal lights before I came and knew they were working because that had happened before and I knew it was cheaper to fix them myself. Passed my inspection NO BULBS OUT and you DO NOT have to polish your headlights to pass. They work that is all you need. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!All I really needed was wiper blades that the second garage actually brought me and showed me why they needed to be replaced. I know I am a woman but how stupid do you really think I am polish my headlights Really ? read more

My husband and I have come here to do state inspections. We've always been treated with respect and the wait has never been long. Of course, we both drive cars under 10 years old. It's in a good neighborhood market and also AAA approved. I would consider coming here if my car needed emergency maintenance or if I had an older vehicle that needed more work. read more

I have been using these guys for about 15 years. I have always been pleased with the job they do. Recently, I had a chance to use them again. My daughter has started driving, and I gave her my old company car- 2009 Chevy Impala with more than 90,000 miles. I called David and asked him to look the car over. He had some of his folks do a bumper to bumper check. He called me back with what they thought the car needed. What impressed me so much was that I had told him that the car had never had a brake job, & since it was a safety issue, needed replacing. He told me that after a very close examination, he thought the brakes were good for another 20,000 to 30,000 miles. It would have been so easy for him just to replace them. I can only say that I highly recommend this shop, and David in particular. I can see why AAA endorses this shop. read more

Refused to perform state inspection. I arrived at 5:15pm. Their posted business hours are 7am to 6pm. Requested state inspection and was told they stop doing them at 4pm. Texas Department if Public Safety requires them to perform them if requested during business hours. source: https://www.dps.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/rsd/vi/publications/rules/safety_manual/chapter3.pdf read more

I am highly impressed with the service and honesty at Thousand Oaks Automotive. I needed some work done on my AC and this was my first visit to the shop. They worked tirelessly in order to correctly identify the issue. I will continue to happily give them my business in the future. read more

First thing I'd like to say is if you're going to read a review please read this one you'll be glad you did. It's a little long winded but well worth the read. I'm your typical backyard mechanic who believes in diY. So here's the story. My son is driving along in my 2010 F-150 truck and hears a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. Once he gets home he finds a wobbling pulley which maintains the guidance of a serpentine belt. He's got to get to work right away so my daughter and I break out the toolbox. We get to work removing components that are in the way and start repairing the problem. So we put everything back together with the help of my younger brother at the end. We then turn the key and get a no crank no start engine. I don't see where we went wrong. I'm thinking fuses or electrical short. Long story short. I throw in the towel. There are a lot of big name shops but a few shops pop in mind and others recommended from friends and family. After pondering it for a grueling couple of days and a few phone calls I narrowed it down to one automotive shop that stood out the most. One that I've used in the past, one that I could trust and get the job done right with fair pricing and stands by their work and honest words, one that listen and tried to help me come up with ideas where I could possibly look for the problem before I threw in the towel. No pressure, and No familiar phrases like just bring it in with a repeating of the same phrase. I called Thousand Oaks Automotive and after explaining my personal situation to Hunter we talked about electrical problems and an amount it would cost me for a diagnosis which was a reasonable fee to run the diagnostics if need be and considering I did not know what was going on with my vehicle it might need to be done. Hunter said to me "Call me when you're ready we will find the problem and be as affordable as we can". Next morning I picked up the phone and called Hunter and told him my truck was being towed there. A few hours later I received a phone call from Hunter with good and bad news. It turns out my brother because it was such a hot day and he was tired from a long day at work he happen to leave off a nut while replacing the wires on the starter. Also thinking I was taking a protective measure by applying electrical tape to the wire harness the tape actually caused a separation between pin electrical contacts for the alternator. Go figure, who are the real nuts. LoL. That's the bad news. Good news is because of their expertise and professionalism they gave it a good once over on the work we had performed, found the problem and fixed it without having to run through a full diagnostics. Now there are good shops and their some not so good shops. Any other shop may not have even found the problem and probably would've ran up the bill and called it whatever they wanted. I'll never know because I chose to take it to TOA. Thousand Oaks Automotive with an honest professional automotive staff. Their Mechanics know what they are really doing. Hunter gives me the final cost of my bill....drum roll please... $39.95. WoW talk about honesty these guys are truly that! A Big Thank You to Hunter and Eddie and the rest of the staff from this backyard mechanic, "Who's brother got thrown under the bus", LOL. Sorry it was too long but my experience with this place that stands above all others had to be mentioned. TOA hope you all liked the doughnuts. See you all real soon for some possibly needed A/C work. Frank Lopez read more

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We have been using Thousand Oaks Automotive for over 10 years, and they never fail to satisfy. I had a repair they did fail because of a defective bolt, and they redid the whole job for no charge. I've recommended them to family and friends and got reports on how great they were. Highly recommend. read more

Thousand Oaks Automotive are very professional and experts in repairing my 2011 Mustang. They call and keep me informed of what the problem is and the repair cost. I would never take my car any place else. read more

I highly reccomend this place. Brought my 07 Tahoe in a week or so ago for a misfire and turns out it was a cracked plug and coil needed to be replaced. It was explained to me clearly on what steps were taken to check for the diagnoses and what would have to be done. When you walk into the building what caught my eye was the welcome feeling from the office, cleanliness and there are pictures all the technicians working for them and copies of all their auto certifications. I will be back without hesitation if I need work done on my Tahoe again. Thank you for fixing my truck issue and thank you for being so honest about it! read more

1. I was charged $175 for a battery that retails for around $134. 2. A ford battery was put in my Nissan. I'm not happy with that. They replaced my Duralast with a subpar battery in my opinion. A Duralast would have been worth the $175. 3. I was charged $74 dollars for labor to replace a battery. My battery is easily accessible. I'm a woman. My battery dies due to the winter storm in Texas. I had to work and couldn't present to the shop. I had it towed there. I was told they had to "order a special battery". A Ford Max is NOT a special battery. My Duralast was. I believe they took advantage of the situation and of course heard a woman's voice on the phone...cha ching. I would NOT refer them. I probably could over look the $74 for the labor if a quality battery had been put in my car read more

I have taken several vehicles to Thousand Oaks Automotive and have received excellent service every time.

Complete 150k miles turn up for Armada. Very impressed with service and company. You have gained a new customer!

This is a very well run and professional shop. Ask for Gary Andrews or Jose Mata. I recently had a brake job done on my 2015 Tundra. These guys do professional work at a fair price. This shop has my earned my trust. read more

These guys give great customer service, are honest and do a great job on repairs. We have used them for years and will always recommend them. Bryan and Paul are our go to guys when we need answers! read more

My Jeep needed some repairs and the work was great! And it was fast and reasonably priced. The employees are all helpful and friendly. I'll definitely be going back again. read more

Took my car in running and they returned it not working. They misdiagnosed a simple problem which should have been detected with the electrical/starting systems check that they charged me for. Then told me I needed to go to the dealer because they said it was a transmission control module covered under warranty. Had it been that issue, it would have been covered, however, it was not (the TCM was replaced last year per Dealer records before we bought the vehicle). So basically , they replaced a battery, couldn't detect with their diagnostic that there was a problem with the battery cable and starter relay. Then tried to charge an additional $100 that they did not call for authorization for what ended up being a completely wrong diagnosis. Either they didn't run the electrical/starting systems check like they said they did. Or they just didn't want to do the work. Either way, I would not trust them to do any work on any of my cars. I had thought they'd be trustworthy. My husband dealt with them also and they just don't do good business. read more

I have used Thousand Oaks automotive numerous times in the last two years. I had my own service writer at a local dealership for over 20 years before he moved. I was glad that I found this shop, they treat you fairly and honestly and are always looking to save the consumer money. I am very impressed with a follow up on any repairs they do to make you a happy customer. This is my new home from mechanical work. Just had a transmission replaced in my four-wheel-drive truck and was hundreds of dollars cheaper than I thought it would be. As Arnold would say I'll be back read more

I was having trouble with my 09 mustang starting up so I took it to them because they had previously done work on my car they gave me a full report on the issue and more I had my brakes done new battery and a new starter they even saved my old parts due to my request Car now works better than it ever has! read more

My car was completely dead in front of my apartment. I assumed it was the battery and called for a quote for a new battery. I had my car towed in to the shop. After inspecting my car, the shop called and said that my brake lights were stuck on and that's what caused the battery to drain. They charged the battery, replaced the pad that kept my brake lights sticking and even came and picked me up to get my car. I was pleasantly surprised that my bill was almost $150 than originally quoted! The entire process took less than 5 hours! Extremely pleasant and honest people. I will definitely use them for any other maintenance or repairs needed! read more

I just took my 2013 mini cooper into Thousand Oaks automotive because it was leaking coolant and there were issues with both the heater and a/c. I also asked them to check the lower control arm because last time I took the car to the dealership, they said it had to be replaced, which I thought was odd given there is only 50,000 miles on the car. Within a couple of hours I got a call from David Harris, the owner telling me there was no issue with the lower control arm. He said he actually went to doublecheck it himself to confirm..wow.what a relief, as that could of cost me a $1000 dollars more. When I picked up the car the next day everything was perfect and I saved a few hundred (not including the lower control arm) versus taking it to the dealership. Thank you David and your team for your honesty, your fast turn around and the amazing work you did on my car. I will be recommending you to all my friends and family. read more

BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP IN TOWN!! The staff is knowledgeable and so friendly. They have a shuttle if you don't want to wait in the shop. They'll take you any where you want to go (I went to the movies)! The best part is, they are honest and understanding!! I needed a lot of work done to my car, but I couldn't afford to do it all at once. They explained to me what was most important and what could wait until another day. I highly recommend them!! I am a customer for life!! read more

Having had a terrible experience previously with a quick lube oil business, I decided to give Thousand Oaks Automotive a chance to change the oil (synthetic) in my Honda Civic. At the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted by a surly staff seemingly uninterested in my business. An employee at the counter quickly replied to my oil change request by stating, "We are not a 'quick lube' business...there is one down the road." At this point admittedly, I should have turned around and taken my business elsewhere but I politely asked if they would change the oil in my automobile. After asking, they answered in the affirmative, but claimed it would take some time. This was not unexpected as I had my wife follow me in her car and we had planned to run some errands. Fifteen minutes after dropping off my car, I received a call with an estimate: $270 and change for a simple oil change! At hearing this estimate, I told the employee on the phone to immediately halt all work on my automobile as this was an astronomical figure for a simple oil & oil filter change. My wife and I arrived back at Thousand Oaks Automotive to pick up the car and take it elsewhere but an employee stated that work had already commenced on the car. Another employee asked "why do you think that is a high price?" At this point, it took everything to keep my temper in check. I firmly (though politely) informed the employee that the last oil change cost roughly $80 to which he responded that "other work needed to be completed" on the car including the following: wipers, air filter, & cabin air filter. I firmly stated I just wanted a simple oil (synthetic) & oil filter change and that I would take care of all the other "needs" myself (at 1/5th the cost). After this exchange he re-quoted the price at $80 and change. Advice to anyone thinking about using this shop: GET A SECOND ESTIMATE. This is less an automotive repair shop rather a high pressure sales department that happens to dabble in automotive repair work as a mere hobby. read more

What can I say, except I was very, very impressed! I needed my car repaired and went there on the advice of my daughter. I did not expect them to do the repairs that day, but they said that they would. They completed the repair in less time than quoted. Their price was fair and I was very pleased with the service. The staff was very friendly and professional. This place is so clean - even the parking lot! The restrooms were spotless also. Several times while the work was being done, they asked if I would like anything to drink. I highly recommend this place if you need to have your auto repaired!!! read more

New to San Antonio and took my car here purely off proximity to my house but was glad I did. Paul is awesome. Extremely professional, helpful, and service oriented. Was extremely patient fielding my questions as well. Would highly recommend the team here at Thousand Oaks Automotive read more

I went there a few months ago to get my inspection sticker renewed. They call me and tell me that I need to change out my fuel pump. I am not sure why but I am a bit desperate and out of convenience I go ahead and say yes. Fuel pump is replaced and I get sticker renewed. Please keep in mind again that I did not have any problems driving the vehicle. Just needed a sticker. So over the past few weeks I have been having some sporadic issues with my car. I just could not understand why but could only pinpoint back to this automotive place. So I decide to call them again for convenience and against a bit desperate. They tell me to bring it in. An hour later (and $100 plus bucks later), they tell me they have no idea what the problems and it will cost $300 plus bucks just to get started.....What? Did hear that correctly? I decide to pull my car out of there mind you minus $100 bucks. Would not recommend this place for anyone. read more

If you live in the 1000 Oaks area and are not using 1000 oaks automotive for your auto mechanic needs you are missing great service, great pricing and a great experience. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could as was incredibly impressed with every aspect of the services I received. read more

Called to get an estimate on SCHEDULED maintenance and I was told they would have to see my vehicle to give me an estimated cost. Odd because I got estimates from 3 other businesses similar in price on this common scheduled maintenance. I was raised by mechanics, this is not normal. I may be a woman but I'm not ignorant. read more

I definitely don't recommend this place. I've been taking my car here for years, and my car is gets worse every time. They charged me thousands upon thousands of dollars for "repairs" that didn't get fixed properly. They would "fix" my car just enough to last a few months before I would end up right back there. They would always ask me if I need a ride somewhere while my car is being worked on. I would tell them yes, and tell them where I needed to go. "Oh, we can't go out that far" is their response. Um, so why are you offering? Am I not a paying customer, who is loyal to you? I went and got my oil changed today. I was told that my throttle is being held together with zip ties. Really? Zip ties? Makes me wonder what else they put a "band aide" on. Everything they "worked" on must be held by zip ties. Like I said, I don't recommend this place. Because this is apparently how they not only treat their faithful customers, but this is how they treat single mothers who are barely making it as it is. Good job guys, way to go. read more

Yep. They get 5 stars from me. So, they were recommended to me through my neighborhood FB page. AC in my F150 making strange noise, accompanied by electrical smell, followed by air barely blowing while set on high. I showed up around 8:30am. They seemed very busy. Told them the problem. He told me I'd hear back soon. I expected that meant late afternoon, which is what I've experienced in so many other places. Before 11:00am, he called. He already thinks he knows the problem. By noon he calls back with diagnosis, price, and estimated time it will take. Mid afternoon. Before mid afternoon its done. Truck is in my driveway by 4:00. Here's the thing, they could have told me anything. Compressor, evaporator, anything because I know nothing about engines. I even said, "I hope it's not the compressor." They were honest; fan blower. Less than $500.00 when I was thinking it would be 2-3 times that amount. I have never in my life felt so satisfied after pulling out of an auto repair shop. They did things in such a timely manner, almost unreal. They will have my business from now on and I will recommend to everyone. Thanks to whoever I dealt with today. read more

They charged 70.00 dollars to diagnose a thermostat and couldn't fix it, went somewhere else and got it looked at for free. They charge you an arm and leg for nothing. Save your money go somewhere else. read more

If you want a shop you can trust - GO HEAR! If you want cheap Don't....if you want VERY REASONABLE and GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR....go here!! I won't go anywhere else.......I went in Saturday and told them I needed brakes and that they were squeaking. Think for a moment...the customer TELLS you he needs brakes and so...what would 99% of the shops in San Antonio do??? TIMES UP...right...they would put brakes on! Not these guys...they call me and say, come pick your truck up....not sure why it is squeaking because you have 70% left on front and back brakes! And, I showed up and there was no charge for the service. read more

They offer reliable service, fair prices, and always get our repairs done right the first time!

FOUND MY NEW REPAIR SHOP! I took my wife's SUV to Midas. They kept it for three days and returned it saying they could not find anything wrong. I set up a new appointment because the problem got worse. The appointment was set four days later (due to weekend) and when I arrived I learned that they lost it. Even though I had the email confirming the appointment, I was told that all the vehicles in the shop would go before me. So what's the point of an appointment if I am not set in a queue? So I started searching and found many great reviews for Thousand Oaks Automotive. They set up an appointment for the following day and within a couple of hours, they had found several problems. The vehicle was fixed by the next day. I thought the price was extremely reasonable for the amount of work they did, plus they honored a coupon that was advertised on their website! Great service. Great prices. I found our new vehicle repair facility! read more

Friendly, fast, and quality. Sure, a little bit more than your Midas or Valvoline drive thru oil change joint, but you get what you pay for!