My experience with Chris was nothing short of amazing. Chris is a hard-working, honest guy that will work with your car to the best of his abilities and not rip you off like other Mechanic. A bit of an embarassing story: Sunday morning, I went to a nearby gas station. The gas pump didn't fit in my nozzle of my Honda Civic 2014. For some reason , my common sense flew out the window and I forcefully pumped the gas in my car anyways. Well, that happened to be diesel gas I put in my gasoline powered-car. Drove it for a mile or two, and it stalled. Anyways, moral of the story: Don't make the same mistake like I did. A simple, avoidable mistake (with a hint of common sense) is the difference between shelling out a hefty amount of money from your pocket. Back to the story: I searched for a nearby mechanic who will take my car in and fix it the same day. Chris' mechanic shop popped up. Seeing that it had good reviews on Yelp, I decided to give him a call. Chris was very responsive and understanding. Even if he had several other cars on a Sunday, he decided to squeeze me in, worked on my car and get it running the very same day. His pricing is very reasonable too; Unlike other mechanics who will try to squeeze as much money from you, Chris is rather honest and straightforward. I'm glad that there are still mechanics like Chris around. I definitely will recommend him to anyone who is looking for a hard-working, trust-worthy mechanic in the area. read more

Chris has done 3 jobs for me, engine to suspension. He is a consummate professional. Transparent quotes, quality work, and a gentleman. He always informs you if he finds something else while wrenching, explains the urgency and lets you decide. read more

Chris is a straightforward mechanic who values quality over making a quick buck from his customers. His expertise resolved the damage that Jiffy Lube gad done to my car. Chris is very skilled, as he has been able to diagnose my car's problem over the phone! I highly recommend Chris for his priceless expertise and efficient staff. 10/10! read more

Had a flat over the holiday weekend and the owner took car of it personally! Such great customer service! Thank you again!

Highly recommend! It's not often nor common to find an honest mechanic but he's here! This hidden gem is reasonably priced and he's extremely thorough. He sent videos and pictures and explained his findings too. Great service, great quality, great value- the trifecta! read more

Not sure how I feel anymore. I got my brakes "done" by another shop in 2019. Come 2021 and there's a noise coming when I hit my brakes. I thought the original shop messed up anyways so I brought my car here. First he said it would be done around a certain time and just had my car sitting there. I waited well over the promised time. It was very annoying and rude. Also the posted address is not the address where his garage is. So then I had to drive back and forth to even get there. One year later my brakes are making the same noise. Brought it to a third shop so who said the prob was that my rotors were never touched. I wait and paid for a half assed job apparently and now I have to pay to get this done properly. But at least the shop in at now has free brake pad replacement for life. I would go to a corporation instead of these small local shops, not worth it in my opinion read more

Chris does amazing work . After working with many mechanics in my life, you can trust Chris and his advice. Don't waste your time or money! Call Chris with any automotive needs. Greatest family man and small business I've met! read more

My A/C failed in my Camry. Chris quickly provided a transparent quote and repaired my car in a timely manner, for a competitive price. Plus he is a local business! Highly recommend him! read more

Hard working guy, easy going demeanor, great attention to detail. Fixed an issue with my truck that had stumped another really good mechanic. If you haven't been here before, make sure to call or text ahead of time -- the address on Yelp is not correct and takes you to a mall. He is located in a residential neighborhood. read more

Chris from Urban Automotive saved our day (or night). We had just driven down from Los Angeles to Oceanside and had a "check electrical system" light come on our vehicle dashboard. Didn't think much of it until we lost power in our interior lights and our engine began to stall. 9:40 p.m on a Saturday night with no AAA. Needless to say, I didn't know what to. I called three mechanics listed on Yelp and Chris is the only one who picked up his phone. I told him about our problem was he let me know he was about 20 minutes away and would come with a new battery and alternator within the hour. I was blown away when within 40 minutes he sent me a message letting me know he was five minutes away. I found Cris to be extremely professional and diagnosed our electrical problem immediately. He checked the battery and deduced my problem was the alternator. He got right to work right there in the hotel parking lot. Chris was extremely friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Being a small business owner you could tell he put pride into his work and valued providing the best service possible. He saved us a ton of time by coming to us and money in regards to towing fees (He was also competitive in his pricing). He'd be the first call I'd make if my car broke down. True life saver. read more

Urban Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Vista, California

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Wowza where do I begin. I basically bolt issue where the bolts on my car were broken and mishandled by the tow company. I only found out when I got new tires installed by Costco. However, they couldn't install the donut tire because of these broken/busted bolts. I was freaking out because well it was almost 5:30-6PM when most shops closed. The guy that works at the Tire center in Costco recommended Chris and thank the anime gods above he was able to help. I met him at his shop, he explained to me the process after taking a look. He got the replacement bolts and was able to fix everything. Not to mention Chris is super awesome dude who has not only knowledge on cars but extensive knowledge on anime/manga and video games. Definitely recommend his services! Reasonable rate as well for his services. read more

I brought my truck in for a quick inspection after purchasing from a dealership. Chris did an oil change and brought up a few issues that needed to be addressed in the near future and gave me a fair quote. He was able to get me in and out in 20 mins for an oil change too. read more

Called Chris and he came out right away. He got work to immediately and repaired our car while parked in small garage. We would have had to tow it to a repair shop do Chris saved us lots of expense and time. He did great job at very reasonable rate. read more

Its 4am on a Sunday and I'm driving home from work when the check engine light turns on. I found this place on yelp and at 7:30am brought my car in. Within one hour I had a diagnostic done, got my part, had the problem fixed, test drove the car, and was back on the road. The efficiency of my service was awesome. When it came to the price they were reasonable, fair, and much more inexpensive than any other place. I can honestly say whet I thought was going to be a full day of stress and a serious dent to my christmas fund ended up the complete opposite. I would 100% go back again over any other place. read more

Very prompt turn around on fixing my hybrid, even on a Sunday! Great work and a great price. Thanks again read more

It was a Saturday afternoon, and I was driving down to Escondido for a weekend vacation. Suddenly, my car refuses to go past 3,000 RPM. I limp off the freeway and make it the hotel... But now what? I'm not a car guy, and most mechanics are closed on Saturday night and Sunday. I have to do the 2-hour drive home by Sunday night at least. I was fortunate to find Chris right here on Yelp. He responded to the Yelp inquiry instantly, and was able to diagnose and then repair my car. Apparently a little sensor was giving me trouble. Throughout the weekend he was very communicative and clear about the process and cost. I could tell he was an honest and trustworthy guy, and I was able to enjoy my weekend sipping on beer, knowing he would be able to help me get back home, even on a Sunday. I wish a mechanic in my neighborhood ran an operation like Chris does. read more

I found Chris when I was looking for someone to inspect a car I had just purchased (2001 F350 V10) and Chris was the first person to get back to me. He spent a couple of hours with the truck looking over everything and got back to me with a list of repairs the truck needed. He then showed me some of the more visible repairs and maintenance that were needed which is great because I don't want to get sold on repairs I don't need. Needless to say I got everything critical done by him and this is a BIG truck we're talking about. Ever since I've brought all of my cars to him after getting the work done and every time has been a great experience. He is a great person to talk to about anything you need done on your car or for any questions about cars in general and I recommend him to everyone I know. If you're curious about his work make sure to check out his youtube channel Jabo The Mechanic and you can get an idea of how he does his work. read more

My air conditioning suddenly stopped working. After a friend suggested I buy some freon for my older Hyundai Sonata, and told me what kind to buy, and who to call to put it in my car, I bought two cans of freon that night at Walmart, and called Chris in the morning. He said "come on over", and gave me the address. I was there in about 20 minutes, and Chris was ready for me. It took him about ten minutes to fix my AC, and I asked what I owed him. He said $15. I was shocked, and quickly realized that I had another opportunity here. My windshield washing system had quit working several months before, and I had asked several mechanics how much it would cost to fix it. "It depends" was the usual answer. "Can't tell you until we take the fender off and look." The place that did my oil change six months ago said "Your tubing is corroded." Chris didn't blink when I asked him. "$60," he said. He also said, "It will take about an hour. Is that OK? I said yes, but I don't have anything to do while I wait. He had a chair and a charger for my phone, and I spent less that the hour on Pinterest. It was done, and all I had to do was thank and pay him, and fill up the bottle with window washing fluid. Friendly, helpful, honest mechanic who cares what you think of him and his work. UA is located on Highland. read more

The alternator on my honda odyssey died on the Sunday before labor day. Who's open on a Sunday before a holiday, this guy! Oh did I mention my van was in a park in ride parking lot, no worries, he changed the alternator right there in that parking lot in less than 2 hours. Thank you so much! read more

I had been long overdue for an oil change and my brakes were starting to make me feel anxious on the road. It had been my fault for putting off the service for so long, but when I needed it, he was able to get it done within the next six hours. I was skeptical at first pulling up, but he was very straight to the point and humble. Given that I had never received an auto service before, I was very blunt and made a comment about my skepticism; at which he responded, "Have you seen my reviews?" And well, he's damn right. Job was so well done, I felt inclined to leave a review myself. After he performed the work, he walked me through what was done and what to expect. My friend said she could feel the difference even riding as a passenger. I feel so much safer driving it around. I was looking for speed and integrity. Got exactly what I was willing to pay for. read more

Chris helped me out with some awesome work on Breaks pads, Rotors, and a new caliper. Super friendly guy with excellent customer service. Highly recommend! read more

Chris, sounded promising to fix my vehicle. But never responded back to me. I loved his pricing, as him to confirm and never got a text message back. I even thanked him for his help and still never got a text back when I need to fix my car in a timely manner.... Too bad I couldn't get service I needed. read more

Chris is the man! He's an excellent mechanic and always has fair rates. He's the only mechanic me and my family goes to.

Very professional, fair and honest mechanic. Chris replaced my starter and got me back on the road for a great price and much quicker than all the other companies I tried to call. I'll recommend this mechanic to everyone. Thanks. Chris read more

Chris is a hard working and honest person. Very professional and detailed work. He worked on my 2014 Tacoma and did a great job. I look forward to more excellent service read more

After using Taskers Automotive for my last oil change and tire rotation, I wanted to go back only to be turned away because of their busy schedule. I came to yelp and found Chris and decided to give him a shot (because he has great hours and great reviews)! I dropped off my car for him to do routine maintenance; I needed an oil change, brakes checked, and tire rotation. While I was away, he texted me as things came up and asked me if I wanted him to fix them. He provided the price upfront before he did any of the work and took pictures to show me what he worked on! Very honest mechanic and a genuinely nice guy. He told me that a lot of the maintenance he did was even fixing what Taskers Automotive messed up on, and he was able to restore their work back to factory specs. All around a great experience with the most competitive prices you will find around Vista. Definitely going to take my car back to him, and I would completely recommend him to anyone who wants the best service around! read more

Chris did a great job on my Jeep Cherokee. My Jeep needed to get a Freon recharge. I really liked that everything was explained to me . Thank you Chris!!! read more

Best mechanic no doubt. It's hard to find a good mechanic anymore. Not only is Jabo friendly and very accommodating, he doesn't charge an arm and a leg and take advantage of those of us who aren't super car savvy. When my car broke down in downtown SD, he coordinated a tow for me to his place so I wouldn't have to do a $150 diagnostic and who knows how much else at a nearby place there. As long as I live here I won't go anywhere else with my car. On top of this, you can tell Jabo is passionate about cars and his work, he will even teach me about the maintenance he's doing as he works on my car so I can learn more :) can't go wrong here!! read more

Great last minute service on my auto. I was due to depart for a cross country road trip. Safety was paramount. Christopher was able to find a solution for me, although the part was not available. It was a Sunday afternoon! Friendly, HONEST, reliable service from a hard working family man. He is mobile and charges lower than dealerships and other auto shops as there is no overhead. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends. read more

I had Urban Automotive come out and go through a couple cars I was interested in purchasing. It took him about 5 Seconds to notice that the cars have been repainted and some major repairs were covered up. He came out to the dealership right on time and was super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely use this company again and recommend to someone looking for an honest mechanic that actually knows what he's doing. You can bring work to him or he'll come out to you and do the work, where else can you find that service? read more

Chris is incredibly helpful and kind. He's honest, flexible and has extensive knowledge of Priuses (he even has two of his own, one that he re-built completely on his own--so he knows them inside out). I'll definitely work with him again in the future! read more

Chris is awesome. Young, family guy working out of his garage. Knows his way around an engine, honest and super reasonably priced. We needed some electrical parts during installation and he had them ordered and delivered from a local auto parts store in under 20 minutes. Definitely found my new mechanic. Don't hesitate to use this guy, and don't let his home garage scare you away - he has integrity and works hard and fast; takes pride in his work. read more

It is hard to find a mechanic who has more than their own bottom line in interest. The first time I met Chris I met Chris I was stranded around 10:00pm on a Tuesday off El Camino Real on a very dark parking lot, I was broke as joke he still came out to help me even though I told him I didn't have much money didn't know me and he still came out to help. He gave me a ride home, I had to go work the next day he took care of my problem, it was the radiator that gave out on me. This dude is good at what he does There isn't a car he cannot fix from Jeeps, electrical Prius whatever you got, this guy cares about you as a person and he won't rip you off, Chris is an honest family man and a good person may God bless him and his family I highly recommend him if you don't want to get ripped off he also Buys and sells some real nice cars. 5 Stars to The Jabo Mechanic. Call him (619) 750-4901 read more

Humble guy, Chris was very honest with me, I asked a lot of questions and he answered it the best he can. Definitely gonna come back for another oil change or any problems i have with my car. read more

You definitely cannot beat Urban Automotive service anywhere. Christopher was very professional and very knowledgeable. He answered All my questions very honestly and with great recommendations. His hours were very convenient for my work hours. Service was very quick and he communicated the entire time. I highly recommend Urban Automotive. I will definitely be a returning customer. Service completed: Brakes and Rotors read more

Let me start off by saying thank you Chris you are awesome had issues with my car but Chris handled everything and got the job done right at a very good price. He was very knowledgeable about what he was doing and explained to me what I needed for the car and he also went out of his way for me and was honest and very professional with me. WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

I found Chris while searching yelp needing my car to get some work before a vacation. 5+ stars for him! Amazing job! Fast, Trustworthy, and super friendly and helpful. I'm a young female and used to places wanting to up sell or tell me I need work done that I don't. Chris didn't even try and he even checked to make sure my car was good to go and didn't need anything else. Super affordable, fast service I have finally found my mechanic for all my car needs. If you need something done seriously hit this guy up! read more

An absolute professional! Available when most mechanics aren't, Chris will diagnose your problem and get you on your way.

Flexible, willing to explain and answer questions, available on short notice. Really knows his stuff. We'll be back!

Chris was great, fixed my truck that night, great service!