I called in advance and Julie put me at ease about getting an oil change. When I arrived, she gave…read moreme a nice, warm greeting. She and her team took really good care of me and my Tacoma. Thank you, Julie!

Called about my brakes acting up yesterday and they were able to completely fix them today. The…read morebrakes are working as if they're brand new. The shop was easy to find, very friendly, and super fair with pricing (parts and labor). I'll definitely be returning to the shop in the future!

After my ultra reliable 2012 Toyota Yaris was totalled in an accident, I was in the market for…read moreanother one and ended up finding a used 2016 Toyota Yaris SE that appeared to be in great condition but with high mileage. I placed an order on their website for a pre-purchase inspection and they were able to come out to meet the seller of the vehicle the next day. After the inspection, the inspector gave me a call with his findings and overall impression of the vehicle . The day after the inspection, a written report and a numerous inspection photos were available on the order page of their website. The written report specifically covered the following areas: Road Test, Engine & Mechanical, Suspension & Undercarriage, Tires & Brakes, Exterior & Body Condition. The level of detail in the report and the number of photos provided was satisfactory. Overall, it was a good overall experience and I'm happy with the service provided and with the vehicle I purchased. Why did I not give a full five stars? First, I believe a whining transmission noise they noted in their report was misdiagnosed. It seems to have been caused by the car's AC compressor that progressively whined louder before eventually failing during the fifth drive after purchase. Second, the report indicated that the transmission was leak free but I've found the slightest pooling of transmission fluid in my garage since the first day I purchased the car. Lastly, minor details seemed to be missed like missing roof weather strips/mouldings, a detached fog lamp, and sanding/repair work done on the rear bumper and rear fenders. If they had the means to diagnose the whining noise further and offered that as an add-on package, I probably would have availed and subsequently provided a higher rating.

I am very disappointed with my inspection today. First of all, I asked on the phone and again when…read morePeter was at the car...if he would inspect under the car. He said he would, but he did not. His version of an under the car inspection was sticking his cell phone under the edges of the car and taking a photo. He certainly didn't crawl under and take a look. He made more of an effort to connect with the seller, than me, the buyer and person who hired him. He completed the inspection in 20 minutes and it certainly wasn't worth $200. It was anything but thorough. He said he was mostly inspecting cosmetics and basic function, which I said I could do. I asked him to share with me what he was inspecting as he went along, and he declined to do that. Honestly, he seemed to be in a hurry. Lastly, although I was told I would be getting all the photos the inspector took, absolutely none none of them are in the report. I do not recommend him and would never use him again!

My battery died before I was leaving for a trip. Curtis came next day with a brand new battery! I…read moream not car savvy, Curtis gave me great advice and recommendations for maintenance for my car. Offered to and cleaned corrosion off. Had me back on the road quicker than I imagined. On top of excellent work, what a kind soul!!! I will be reaching out to Curtis for any future needs. I've never had such a positive experience with a mechanic

Curtis just finished looking and diagnosing the issue on my vehicle. He showed up when he said he…read morewas going to and when I called for the service request he was very hospitable and genuine which everyone can appreciate! He can hear what is going and give me a competitive price to fix it. I appreciated what he did and I would use him again when the time comes.

Simple oil change and mechanic knowingly allowed oil to drain from the replaced filter, because he…read moredidn't tighten it up, thus, could have been bone dry and shared my concern but to no avail. Chris, the owner, showed no concern , what so ever. Never going to go back

I have been using this shop for cars since I moved to IB in 2009…read more Chris and Tom and many more through the years have always been helpful, fair, and provided great repairs. I honestly dont know what I would do without them here! Today I had a a car problem and managed to limp the car there from the strand and they got me fixed up same day. But it's not just the repairs they do, it's the unnecessary stuff they DON'T DO. I trust Woody's not to try to sell things I don't need. Highly recommend!

I love this place. The onwer is very honest and professional. I brought my Benz for a repair with…read moresome bad experience in the past ( everyone had one ) and was waiting for the estimate with mix emotions. My car estimates fair and affordable, the guys did a great job and even wash my car :))

From the owner: Brake and Lamp Certifications are our specialties. Combine that with a Smog Test for a great…read more"combo" price. Also perform general automotive diagnostics and repairs.

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.

I was referred by a friend to check this place out! I recently purchased an Audi etron and had my…read morefront window replaced prior to buying the car. After having the car for a little over a month and living here in San Diego it's been hot lately but there was a random day that it rained. We that said I turned on my wipers and they did not work. Long story short Audi was telling because it's passed 30 days of purchasing my car I did not have coverage guantee for that anymore. Which led me to coming here! Memo was very straight forward and when I explained my situation he knew it was going to be somewhat of an easy fix! Well after leaving my car upon my return, I come to find out the defuse just needed to be reset. Although I didn't really get any service done here, I appreciate the crew for looking at my car and realizing it was an easy fix! Moving forward I will definitely come back for any future services. And thank you for taking the time to evaluate my car!

Person at the front desk needs customer service training. Did not focus on the customer in front of…read morehim, rather was on the phone going over what seemed an invoice. Young lady in front of me seemed lost because of the lack of customer service from Memo.

I usually just go here for my smog tests but recently came here also for an oil change. I wasn't in…read morea rush, so I just dropped off my car. But u can call ahead I think and make appointments or ask wait times etc.

Great car service, great customer service & fast. I've been here a few times for Oil Changes & Smog…read moretests & an alignment. Every time it was fast, accurate & great work. Yes their Oil Changes might be a bit more than other places but the work here is better. They give you tips & info on what you need next if anything is needed & they don't try to hustle you they are really honest. My go to for smogs & oil changes for my older cars. And you know what's cool about coming here, TACO TRUCK next door! Literally next door like 10 yards away, so you can go next door have some tacos while you wait for your car, now that's a win, win, car fixed & tacos :)

Wow, this auto repair place never fails to exceed my needs!…read more You know how things happen with cars and especially tires, it seems to be a lot lately. I call for appt or just show up, and Danny gets me in right away. That means a lot as I'm a mental health therapist and my patients can't wait. So starting with the top guy Bob and to all the guys there who treat me personally like I'm a friend, you make challenging situations look easy and my life easier! Big thanks and a 1000 kudos Wendy Dan

Recommended these guys by the team over at Darby Paint & Auto Body. Huge shout out to Rafael and…read morethe Advantec team. I had a cracked air intake hose and got a wild idea that I could replace it myself. I got about 98% of the way but just could not get that last clamp on for the life of me. Took it in, they patched me right up. Above and beyond and didn't make me feel too proud for my attempting at saving a buck or two. Anyway, would highly recommend them to anyone who needs their car looked at. With a 12-year-old Civic, I'll be back.

Conveniently located! Everyone was friendly and communicative. Military discount offered, thank you…read moreto the business for supporting our troops.

Excellent service, with a quick, out of the box repair solution. Cannot thank Fred enough for his…read morefriendly manner, full communication and timely work, nevertheless his cost-effective option. Thank you, and we'll keep coming back time and again, since 1969!!!