I had an amazing experience with Golden Wrench. This is truly an honest and trustworthy…read moredealership/mechanic shop. We have been working with Mike and his crew for years and trust them 100%. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure you're satisfied and that your car is properly fixed and safe to drive. I recently had a situation where Hyundai told me I needed to immediately replace my radiator. I felt something was off because I had never had any issues, leaks, or warning signs with it before. Sonny was absolutely amazing--he inspected everything at no cost and reassured me that nothing was wrong and that my car was safe to drive. That kind of honesty and integrity is hard to find these days. If anyone is looking for a reliable, honest mechanic in Oceanside, Mike and Golden Wrench are the way to go.

My wife was visiting a friend in May and heard rumbling noise in the front end of the car, a RAV4…read more The shop said both CV axles needed replacing, which was done. When she returned home to Washington an axle seal was leaking transmission oil. The shop had told her they would warranty the work even though we live in Washington. When I contacted the shop they said if I could bring the car in they would replace the seal but would not cover work done in Washington. We are not going to drive 2,500 miles to and back from the shop to have a seal replaced. The man at the shop said it was of no benefit to him to pay for repair since we did not live in Vista and were not local customers. He also said we should just live with the leak and keep check on the oil level. We didn't get the golden wrench we got the golden screw.

Another visit for routine maintenance of one of my vehicles. I haven't been here in a while. Even…read moremore important, I haven't had the need because Niko keeps my F250 (170K miles) truck and Odyssey van (230K miles) dialed in for everyday driving. While waiting in the larger and more comfortable waiting area, I overheard his phone conversation with another customer about another older vehicle. Niko was very understanding of the customer's needs and the customer's very specific desires of service; then I realized, that vehicle was directly in front of the store and too, looking really well maintained. Oh, and now he has the Carfax rating. Top tier. Niko has been doing what he does very well, serving the customer's needs, as he mentioned, without a vacation for 10 years. When is my first review? Just after he opened. OG CritDicks

My fiance and his family members have been taking their cars to Niko's for many years and now I'll…read morebe taking my car there too, regardless that I live 2 hours away! They've been recommending him for years and so I finally went with it, and I don't regret it! I started off with my loud brakes and an oil change. What I appreciate is that he calls with the diagnosis first and gives suggestions and asks for approval before moving forward. And he also tells you what else he finds, but most importantly, doesn't push you to add more services if they're not dangerous. I really like the honestly, integrity, and passion. In a nutshell, Niko's great! I would gatekeep him so he's available when needed, but because he's amazing and now popular, he actually moved to a larger facility so he accommodate his growing clientele!! Very thankful. I highly recommend Niko. Don't think about it. Just do it.

Team here is awesome. Cynthia communicates very well and is very nice. Called around to find me…read morethe best deal possible for the quality parts I needed. Tony introduced himself and was very thorough with his inspection. 21 year old Vette with less than 18k miles on original motor. Made his recommendations and didn't try to upsell anything. Respectful staff, fast, efficient, and takes care of you. Like any place, be kind and you'll get that in return. Very experienced shop with loyal customers. They gained another. Should be all you need to know. Just listen to the recommendations they give. Not an ounce of rudeness from anyone at the staff here. If you experience that then I would question your own character. See you guys again! Update: Went back for rotors and brakes. Was welcomed kindly and took me in right away (appointment of course). Full replacement of rotors and brakes took less than 2 hours with top quality service. Great place with a family atmosphere. Will return again and highly recommend them to all in the future.

Tony installed transmission and new a/c in my truck. Great…read morejob, highly recommended. Cynthia always kept in contact with updates on progress. thanks to the Team at Joe's Transmissions!

Overall a good place for car service, oil changes, wheel alignment and radiator work... definitely…read moreunderstand the price and how it works with your budget. This is a family operation where the kids work and learn the trade as well. Love seeing generational growth and wealth.

Felipe is the greatest ! He was so helpful and honest when my Hyundai Tucson could not make up…read moreThe 15 fwy freeway . The car was stalling all the way . I was terribly scared but I made it to garage . He checked and told me was "toast" . He told me check with the dealer due to a recall. He spoke to the manager for me at Hyundai and checked if I had the proper code . It was and I ended up with $5,000 worth of work or a new engine practically! This was all from his professional and reliable code of Honor ! I will be a forever loyal customer !! Plus he came recommended prior too !

Allen's Auto Shop is hands down the best in town. Every time I've needed help, they've been ready…read moreto jump in without hesitation. Their customer service is honest, friendly, and reliable, something that's hard to find these days. On top of that, their prices are the best around. No unnecessary upselling, no surprises, just solid work at fair rates. Whether it's a quick check-up or a bigger repair, Allen's Auto Shop always delivers top quality service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy shop that truly cares about its customers!

Big shout out to Allen, Kien, and all the guys at Allen's Auto. I don't know how they do it. They…read moreare always super busy and always get to my car quickly when I take it in. They're thorough, honest and reasonable. I recently took my car in and described 2 issues I was having. Allen told me to go to the parts store, told me what to get and how to take care of it myself. Then he smiled and said, "I'll give you the easy ones...if it doesn't work bring it back." That cost me less than $20. AWESOME! Just yesterday I started hearing a noise in the front end. Kien knew exactly what it was and in a couple hours time it was taken care of and a lot less than I was anticipating. I guess it must have been going on for a while before I heard anything because not only is the noise gone but it's driving A LOT better than it has for the last couple of months. Thanks again!

Teagan & the crew went way above & beyond. They even gave me a ride home! !! And took care of a few…read morebothersome & unsafe things on the house. Quick , easy , ontime & good value. Cali Auto is my new go to. Tx peeps. Tell em Curtis said hello! Try em you won't be disappointed. The SELL cars too!

I bought a Beatle here, supposedly one owner and only 70k miles. The car was clean on the inside…read morebut beat up on the outside - apparently it changed hands three times in Mexico between different auctions, and there they move the card around with fork lifts -something he neglected to mentione which is why the registration cost and additional $60 due to missing titles which I demanded from him. So I bet you if you go there now there will be a Beatle with dented side skirts from the fork lifts. This Beatle was also repainted underneath and missing a skid "plate" and a reserve tire. It took over ten visits to get a reserve, which ultimately didn't even fit the vehicle. Also the blinkers never worked. Ovie the owner is not truthful and his work is shoddy. I threatened to sue cause the transmission gave out not even 5k miles later. He said go ahead so I did. When he was served, he didn't show but lucky for him the date was postponed due to COVID. Then he saw I was serious so he apologized and offered to put in a rebuilt transmission. That job was done and it took a month. I needed the car in the meantime, but he also tracked on 2 parking tickets which he did pay for. However the work was terrible completed in that the transmission leaked like crazy to where I could no longer park in anyone's driveway. The Sunroof also didn't work at that point and this is now a year and a half of the car ownership and less than 5k miles on it. He also zip[ tied a bunch of cables, broke the oil check pipe where the dip stick goes, and greased up the engine bay which was very clean before that. They also installed a used battery in that time but didn't bother to screw it down properly and it died within a month so I had to change it. Ovie is not to be trusted and you should avoid this place - cars are junk and their work is even worse.

Great experience. I rented a bay for 2 hours for a do-it-yourself repair. They drove my car up on…read morethe lift for me, then helped me get it down again when I asked. I saved myself quite a bit of money over a mechanic and a dealership-quoted price on a replacement part by buying the part and replacing it myself. I used my own tools, but they had tools for rent as well for cheap. Great overall experience. Definitely way to go for those who don't have access to space to put their car up on a lift.

We've always had great customer service and good work done here. We recommend them to everyone who…read moreasks for a mechanic.

I'm really grateful I found Mission Auto Repair. I originally came across them when my former…read moremechanic's prices had gone up beyond what I could reasonably afford. I usually handle my own oil changes myself, but at the time I didn't have my tools with me, so I decided to bring my vehicle here instead -- and I'm glad I did. Richard (owner) gave me a quote and helped me schedule the oil change. During that oil change, Cole (one of the mechanics) noticed that my shocks were leaking, which was causing uneven tire wear. I truly appreciated his keen eye and honesty in pointing it out. Because of his heads-up, I went to the Jeep dealership and was able to get the shocks replaced under warranty -- something I likely would have missed until it was too late and no longer covered. More recently, I returned to have my start/stop battery replaced to clear a caution light, and once again the experience was smooth and professional. Their pricing is reasonable, the quality of work is solid, and they get your car ready quickly without cutting corners. It's hard to find auto shops you feel comfortable trusting, but Mission Auto Repair has definitely earned my repeat business. Highly recommend.

I had an outstanding experience at Mission Auto Repair in San Marcos. I brought my 2012 Ford Escape…read morein because it had a very loud clunk coming from the front suspension. I had already taken it to another shop twice and they couldn't diagnose the problem. The team at Mission Auto Repair immediately took the time to go on a short test drive with me so they could hear the noise themselves. They quickly identified that the struts had not been installed properly and fixed the issue right away. Even though they were very busy and short-staffed that morning, they were incredibly kind and professional and got me safely back on the road quickly. What really impressed me was their honesty -- they didn't charge me anything for the repair. It's rare to find an auto repair shop that is this trustworthy and willing to help a first-time customer. If you're looking for an honest mechanic in San Marcos who takes the time to properly diagnose suspension or steering problems, I highly recommend Mission Auto Repair.