Shawn and Eric are the best.. As a driver with a physical disability, My car is my legs.. Shawn has been keeping me rolling for years.. Fair prices and quick repairs. Very Highly Recommended read more

Tune Craft Auto Centers - Holding an Original route 66 shield Seligman Az. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

These gentlemen did a great job. It's a father and son team with a few master mechanics. They fixed my AC quickly. They handled a few other maintenance items for me as well. 5 star service. Fair prices. read more

Great service, very knowledgeable. Gave estimate before job and was actually less than they estimate (that's a first)! Will bring more business back . read more

Tune Craft never disappoints. Both Shawn and Eric are true professionals and highly skilled to accurately diagnose the problem and resolve the issue. read more

My son brought his car in during an emergency: he was leaking coolant and his car was overheating, so we needed to bring it somewhere close to where he had to stop. Luckily, Tune Craft was pretty close, and within range for my roadside assistance. Shawn was really clear and thorough with his assessment, giving us a quote on everything that needed to be done in order to put the car back on the road safely. He even did an extra test which uncovered yet another problem (within the cooling system) that hadn't been picked up before and didn't charge extra labor for finding and fixing it. His time frame for getting the work done was worth the money we spent. My son was able to get back to work on his own within a couple of days in spite of the problem being more extensive than we originally thought it was. Thanks for getting the job done right, and building the kind of honest business that keeps customers coming back! read more

The owner threatened violence. I called in, then the line dropped. I called back, and Shawn the owner said "What do you need", and didn't even apologize for it dropping and wasting my time cause they didn't answer for 30 minutes. He then verbally threatened to "beat my ass" because I asked why the call ended due to an apparent "power outage" read more

Shawn is very honest and saves you money on repairs. He recommend me to save $1000 on my old car and I sure appreciate his honesty.

Carol and John , April 28, 2025, We brought in our 2002 Ford Focus Wagon. The light came on the dash board and we thought it was one thing. Eric told us that they will check it over. a few hours later Sean called us to report that we could pick up the car as the cause of the dash light was actually the gas cap was improperly screwed in and that caused the light to go on.. He said that there would be no charge. Wow that was so impressive. Thanks to the guys at Tunecraft at Balboa and Clairemont Drive. Thanks Eric and Sean We are so very impressed and Happy. We will continue to bring our car there. read more

My daughter made an appointment for an oil and filter change for 9AM. When we arrived we were told that we would need to wait a couple of hours or more. We were told if we came in at 8AM then maybe it could have been done sooner. My daughter asked why come in at 8AM when we had an appointment for 9AM. The dude was a bit rude and condescending to her "we're not Jiffy Lube" was one of his responses. He did offer to do the work in about an hour and half but even I could do an oil and filter change in less time. We left. read more

The best mechanic shop ever! Strongly recommended We have been using it for more than 20 years and never been disappointed. Shawn is very friendly and nice, and he always justifies any repair he recommends. He never tried to over sell me, and in fact many times he recommended to wait on some minor issue. He always talked to me with great respect, even though, I don't know anything about cars, and always explained everything clearly. Just a couple of weeks ago he fixed major damage in my son's car and he charged us almost 1/3 less than the dealer's estimate. read more

Perfect service, fast, and highly skilled / communicative. Got and installed a faulty alternator from O'Reilly and was too busy to bust any more knuckles on it. Shawn from Tunecraft was extremely professional and got my service taken care of same day. Saw and reported other concerns and repaired them as well. AAA+ read more

I can't say enough good things about Shawn and Tune Craft. He is honest, reliable and experienced. I've taken my car in for a complete AC rehab and Shawn didn't stop until it was working perfectly. More recently my alternator was going out. I decided to wait, but Shawn warned me to come straight over when it starts to go. When my dashboard lights started flickering I knew I had best make a bee line straight to Shawn. My car died just after I arrived and Shawn was right (again!) about what it needed. I trust Tune Craft fully and deeply appreciate Shawn's 30+ years of experience. read more

Talked with Shawn for an oil change on my 18 year old Ford Escape, got it serviced quickly and he diagnosed a list of other issues related to the car's oil leakage which my previous mechanics neglected to share with me. Was very cordial, honest, and patient as I came to the realization that I'm better off selling the car than trying to put more money into the pit. Highly recommend! read more

Needed two services done on my Toyota, was recommended by Nextdoor and after calling other shops to compare prices, this shop not only beat the price, but did an excellent job! Thank you Shawn for not only giving a great customer service, but also balancing my tires that I forgot to mention! read more

Once again, I'm giving 5 stars for Shawn and his crew for superior vehicle repairs. I called about a sqeeky brake noise. They got me in the next morning and gave me a great price for rear brake replacement. Work was finished the next morning. Best quality workshop and customer service. Highly recommend! read more

If I could rate this place lower I would, I came to this place thinking it would be a great place to help fix my cars AC that had been blowing hot air for weeks. They made it seem like my car was gonna need everything removed and taking all these parts out of my car and made it sound like a terrifying situation. And they were gonna charge nearly $3000 for a fix, because the labor was "so extensive".Turns out I needed a few things replaced when I took it to a different shop and now my AC runs like new for 10X less the cost. DON'T COME HERE read more

Great service, great value, professional and knowledgeable. My daughter is away at school in San Diego so I wasnt able to take ithe car to our regular guy in the Bay Area. My daughter was very happy with the professional treatment she was given and I was happy with the price.. Our new San Diego mechanic has been found... Thank you read more

Just had a great experience at Tune Craft! I'm new to the area. After reading great reviews about Tune Craft and Shawn (the owner), I decided to bring my car in for a brake inspection and possible brake service. Shawn informed me that I still had plenty of life left on my brakes. Other shops may have tried to take advantage of the situation, however Shawn was completely honest about the inspection results. On top of that, there was no charge for the inspection. I am so glad that I found Tune Craft. I will be back for any future service needs. read more

The BEST in San Diego. I have been going here for years to get my car tuned up. Today I popped a tire on those horrible potholes on Clairemont drive, and immediately pulled in. Once I have my spare, the very kindly fit me into their very busy day, replace the tire with the spare, all for free! They are incredibly kind, have candy for their customers, and a great attitude. I recommend them to EVERYONE! read more

Perfect Service. Got me in 4 days faster than anyone else I called. Personable and very friendly service. Got the job done quick and very inexpensive. I came in for a window that was off track and opening like a Lamborghini door... LOL. It now works as good as new. They got me in and out and for about 1/3 of the price I expected to pay ! read more

I have a 2007 PT Cruise and the engine light wouldn't go out. I took it to the Jeep dealer and after 3 hours I was told they didn't have the tool to fix it. I went to Tune Craft and the engine light was taken care of. I'm discovering that a lot of car dealer won't work on older cars. Tune Craft was and is a god send. Thanks for your personal service. read more

$680 for just a replacement of front brake pads and rotors seems very steep to me. I reached out to Shawn about the cost and he said "industry standard" is to mark up 20% from MSRP for all parts they install. MSRP is already 10-20% higher than what you can find at Autozone and then to add 20% on top seems very unreasonable. The service was quick but at what cost. read more

Tune Craft Auto Centers - Shawn explaining they over charge by 20% because of "industry standard" - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

My go to place for honest, reliable service at a fair price. They have done a few repairs on my car including a major AC coolant pump replacement that they did twice because the first pump was noisy (through no fault of theirs). read more

This business is simply amazing!!! I took my old (but beloved) Honda to them after hearing the proverbial "weird noise" and they diagnosed it incredibly fast. Just as fast & impressively, they presented me with an array of options depending on my needs, budget, etc. Once they started the repairs, Shawn provided regular status updates and was available to answer any questions I had. On top of all of this, as a young woman I felt at ease throughout the process - no easy feat given the years of skepticism ingrained re: new mechanics. OH - andddd they have simple, common-sense COVID protocols in place, as well as online payment options & clear invoicing. Simply the best! read more

Shawn and his team are nothing short of well educated professionals. Walked in after purchasing a used vehicle with concerns of an issue I had while my truck was idling, was given a diagnostics check, presented with a solution, timeline and price for the service that same day. Took my truck back home with me while I awaited my parts to arrive in the mail, received a text when the parts arrived and had the work completed same day once I dropped off my truck. I personally appreciated the text updates and good communication. read more

The reason I didn't get our car serviced there is the reason you should! Sean discussed the ups and downs of doing the work on our car versus selling it and he made such good sense, we decided to sell it as is. I'm not even a regular customer and he gave us the honest, informed, and very forthcoming information we needed to make a decision. The least I can do is write him a review in the same spirit. We'll sell the car with the same honest information and somebody will get a fair deal. What more can you ask, although it sure doesn't happen all the time. read more

Let me begin by admitting I've used Yelp for reading reviews for 10+ years but I've never been so inspired by any single experience to warrant writing a review myself...until this past week while my old beat up Chevy S10 was receiving some long over due TLC by Shawn and his team at Tune Craft in Clairemont. I've always done my best to "YouTube wrench" around my truck these last 10 years, only repairing and replacing what was necessary to keep the wheels in motion. In my 20 years of driving i've been a believer of the common stigma that all auto repair shops are run by crooks who pull numbers out of thin air and deceive their customers. Only on maybe two occassions have I utilized a professional mechanic for work needed. Tune Craft is not your average shop, not even close. Shawn was amazing, and I applaud the service he provided for me and my "rust bucket in its twilight years". From the time before having my truck towed over there, he listened, and even performed some over-the-phone troubleshooting with me. During the time they had my truck I received updates, quotes, explanations, education and much more...very, very timely. I wasn't left hanging. I was given knowledgeable opinions and provided with options. It started out as gut wrenching to rake out money into an unknown abyss of this neglected 20 year old rusty truck that's barely worth the tires, battery and fuel that's in the tank. He again gave me options as he could sense my angst. So, after all said and done, Shawn diagnosed my coolant leaks (yes plural) replaced my radiatior, replaced my water pump, flushed my cooling system, repositioned my shoddy alternator install, replaced my drive belt, put everything back together...drove it himself for 30 miles, ran it at freeway speed, and finally only after he was assured that the repair was done right, my car ran safely and mechanically well, did he hand over the keys and take payment for the services. He took time to show me everything that was failing on the old parts and explain. I was over the moon and can't really compare this to customer service at any other shop. Tune Craft has earned my first review and I won't hesitate to bring any vehicle in my family back there. The cost was super reasonable all-in-all, especially after I experienced the care, expertise, and integrity of Shawn and his highly trained team. Truck is driving like a young buck again! Kudos, and thanks so much! Rich read more

shawn was very nice and fast. our car was in and out in a matter of hours. he was explanatory about the care our car needed and reasonably priced. costumer service and professionalism 10/10! thank you! read more

I trust my little Honda civic to Shawn. I've been using Turn Craft for years.Shawn is honest and a really nice guy. Every Tune Craft, I've been to has been impecablly clean. Don't ever trust someone with a dirty shop, you wouldn't trust a chef with a dirty kitchen, right? A really good sign that someone will take care of your car. I don't have all that much to say, my car runs beautifully, I've been peeking under the hood of cars since I was a little girl. I don't like to get dirty but It was a great way to avoid chores. Plus, my brother taught me fractions by letting me gap spark plugs. read more

This business is legit. Shawn the owner is honest and reputable. I had an AC problem on an older vehicle and his staff did a decent evaluation The business advised me they replaced orings and recharged system but AC didn't turn on. Final synopsis by staff-deeper diagnosis needed and no charge. read more

If you are looking for a trustworthy mechanic, see Shawn at Tune Craft. My daughter found him when she first moved to the area almost 20 years ago. Having relocated to San Diego recently myself, when my car stopped working we had it towed to Shawn's shop. For years there have been ongoing issues with my vehicle losing power and shutting down and no one, not even the Chevy dealer I bought it from could figure out why. Shawn and Eric found the problem almost immediately, fixed it and made sure it was running perfectly before I picked it up. I highly recommend Shawn's Tune Craft shop. Thank you. - Cyn read more

I would give ten stars if I could. My review for Tune Craft is the result of my daughter doing a two week high school internship with this shop. She thought she would just be able to watch and learn about auto mechanics, but the employees had her roll up her sleeves and learn alongside them. She had nothing but praise for the skill, professionalism, and experience of all the people she worked with at Tune Craft. She said they really know their stuff and don't cut corners, plus they were kind and respectful to her. The owner is the real deal - a car lover from way back - who works on classic cars in his spare time. His employees have been with him forever. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this upstanding and solid car mechanic shop to anybody wanting a fair deal and skilled technicians working on their car. read more

Fair prices and outstanding customer service, Shawn and the guys do a great job and are always super helpful and communicative.

Shawn and Eric are awesome! They got us in last minute and made the magic happen! They were kind and courteous and their electronic billing and invoice system was awesome! 10/10 recommend these guys! read more

Tune craft came through again for me....ABS and parking brake light was one, diagnosed and parts ordered on a last minute ask for service today. Checked in in at 9 picked up at 4..part is on order from the dealer (not a tune craft issue parts take time sometimes) will bring back for parts replacement--all for a VERY reasonable and accepted cost. Contactless check in, disinfected the steering wheel and other interior parts touched including keys and the card I paid with..Great work... read more

Favorite repair spot in Clairemont area! Fast turnaround. Overnight drop-off. Honest guys. Straightforward communication. Email/text notifications. Online payments, estimates and service history. Responsible COVID safety precautions too: they wore masks, sanitized the keys, I paid online, etc. Super easy to work with. My Xterra with 176K mileage is in good hands here. Services performed so far: oil changes, sensors, seatbelt latch, air conditioning. read more

Well once again....for like the 20th time, Shawn, Andre and the rest of the staff at Tune Craft save the day. I have had two good mechanic shops in my life. The 1st was a mechanic who conveniently was my (ex)girlfriends dad, he was honest, a good mechanic, and charged a fair price. As you can imagine things changed when I was no longer dating his daughter, but that's in the past and in Rhode Island. In California I have dealt with many shady mechanic shops, both privately owned like Tune Craft or major Chains like Pepboys. I always feel like my interests are never in consideration, but lining their pockets is what is most important. I finally came across Tune Craft about 8 years, ago, mostly discovering it (on yelp) because it was well rated and around the corner from my house. Since then I have probably taken my two cars here about 20 times, (add my friends taking their cars here on my recommendations another 10 times) for anything from regular maintenance to: "I have no idea what the hell is going on, but you here that crazy sound, well its affecting my dating life". Each time they figured it out. My two favorite things about Tune Craft are 1. They are honest, if there is a repair that your car needs, but it doesn't really need it, they will tell you: "Well your thing-a-ma-bob is broken and could be repaired, but honestly if you don't want it, you don't need it, and quite frankly I wouldn't fix it if it were me"...."Well to get this thing running right would cost you $XXXX amount of dollars, for that kind of money, wouldn't you be happier just buying another car?".... In the past other repair shops would never tell me to buy another car, they would charge me XXXX$ and then try to upsell me on something else. There is no upselling here. Also my 2nd favorite thing, they always remember you, they remember whats going on in your life, they remember which cars you have over the phone, they remember the names of your three ex-girlfriends. Its impressive. All that to say, is that I have to move now to the East Coast, but I am coming back to San Diego, and I hope TuneCraft is still in business, because I will need a mechanic, and someone to complain about dating life with. However, in the meanwhile, I guess I will be looking for a new GF with a mechanic for a Daddy in North Carolina. read more

I've always passed by this place. It caught my eye seeing that they service hybrids and 10% off with AAA. Finally, I called. Andre picked up, I told him my concerns about my prius and check engine light on. He told me to bring in the car anytime and they'll scan it and run some tests. No good news, it would cost alot to fix and not worth fixing. Andre answered all of my questions, was very informative and gave me his honest opinion and advice. I really appreciated that. I would definitely come back if I have any other maintainnance needs. read more

I needed to get my vehicle checked out prior to a cross-country drive, and these kind folks were able to see me the next morning. They followed great COVID safety procedures and were extremely kind and professional. Turnaround was way faster than expected too! I would absolutely recommend this team for anyone needing work done. 5 stars. read more

Can't recommend Tune Craft enough. The owner, Shawn is great. I was able to drop my car off after hours for my appointment the next day, and the communication was conatant. Both by text and daily calls. My '99 Tahoe had multiple issues, and Shawn kept apologizing for how long it took. I was expecting twice as long! He gave me options about the repairs I wanted and gave recommendations on issues I was considering; a couple of which they discovered while working. There was NEVER pressure to accept the full estimate, and each proposed charge/repair was explained in terms of immediate need, possible outcomes and urgency/ timeframes when they would become necessary. They were thorough and in the end, I'm pretty sure he didnt charge me nearly enough for the multiple freon fills necessary to assess my A/C leak. I had priced the repairs at three places, and Shawn was right in the middle (though the difference between him and the cheaper one was about $30 on an $800 estimate. All told, the final price was actually lowesr because he gave me a discount. (Pretty sure they also give a AAA discount.) Either way, I'm confident the one on one service from Tune Craft is unique, and not typical at large chain outlets. Do yourself a favor and talk to Tune Craft for your car repairs. Shawn, Eric and everyone there are the kind of people you want to work with. read more