Service on my son's car was done as requested. Only issue we had was communication. Stated if the…read morecar was dropped off on Friday, it would be ready on Monday (Memorial Day). Due to the holiday they were not open, like we originally thought but when we were told Monday we just thought maybe they were going to be open regardless. We were able to reach someone and were told the car would be ready the following morning, we showed up and the car was still being worked on. We came back a few hours later and the car was still actively being worked on but was finished within the hour. Prices were reasonable and as far as we can tell the work was done properly.

We already had a great impression of Rich and A Better Auto Repair because he had helped our…read moredaughter with her car a few times. His prices were very reasonable (after shopping around) and I was impressed with his efforts in confirming any problems before doing the work. So recently the dealership told us our rear brake pads were down to 2mm. I didn't have time that day for the dealer to do the work, and then decided to have A Better Auto Repair do the job. They removed the wheels and confirmed with photos we still had 5mm of pad left. They had every incentive to just go ahead and replace the pads, but they were honest enough to let me know I still had life left on the pads and could wait to replace them until worn further. They even topped off the coolant. Enough said. I'll be returning.

I recently had my transmission oil changed here. Sean, the manager, is extremely polite and…read morecertainly understands the car repair/maintenance business. The shop has fair and affordable prices. I highly recommend this shop for car maintenance needs. ed murphy, Oceanside

Went in for routine maintenance. I waited for an hour before they gave recommendations for brakes,…read moretransmission work, and other items for a total cost of $3800! I then went to Jiffy Lube to get all I needed - an oil change! and fluids checked for about $40.

I love Valvoline. You can always get a coupon. Plus, you can drive thru. I had my meows with me, so…read moredrive thru services are the easiest solution. Having a car service day, and I was in this area. They check all of your lights, fluids and they say 15 minutes, but it usually takes longer, so plan accordingly. Not a bad price for a full synthetic with a coupon. It's a great and convenient service. Don't forget your coupon. P.S. you can call and get an AI quote for whatever your model, and oil preference is. If you want to make your car last, I always recommend full synthetic changes. For any location, overall Valvoline is a good value/convenience. I really like this Valvoline in particular. Some are hit or miss at times. This one was awesome and I'd definitely come here again and highly recommend to others.

Outstanding service! You pull up and they are so attentive. You don't even have to leave your car…read more You stay in it, they have a single person who communicates with you and instructs everyone to do the specific things, then checks everything.

I have a 2018 Chevy Traverse that's about to hit 100,000 miles, and as sometimes happens around…read morethat point, quite a few things have started going wrong. As a result, I've made several visits to North County Auto Service for different issues. One of the first things that stood out to me was the professionalism of Mike and Wrex in the front office. They're straightforward, friendly, and honest about what your vehicle needs, even when having the work done at their shop isn't necessarily your best option. I also appreciated the way they treated me and my vehicle. My Traverse is pushing 100K and definitely has its share of wear and tear, but they've always been respectful and even complimentary about it. There was never any of the condescending attitude you sometimes get when bringing an older vehicle into a shop. More importantly, I trust their diagnoses. I've brought the Traverse in more than once expecting an expensive repair, only to have them tell me otherwise. One time I was convinced the air-conditioning system needed to be replaced. They diagnosed it properly and determined it simply needed to be recharged correctly, saving me from a much more expensive repair. Are they the cheapest shop around? Probably not. But I've learned that the cheapest repair can become the most expensive one if it isn't done correctly the first time. With North County Auto Service, I feel confident that I'm getting an honest diagnosis and quality work. They've earned their excellent reputation. If you're someone who gets nervous about taking your car to a mechanic because you're worried about being taken advantage of, this is the kind of shop you want to find.

The guys are North County Auto are THE BEST auto shop in town. I switched to them a few years ago…read moreafter being ripped off by another shop up the block. They are honest and fair on pricing, and make you feel comfortable the second you walk in. I encourage anyone looking for a trustworthy mechanic to give North County Auto their business.

I just requested an oil change. The let me know about other add one, which I declined. They weren't…read morepushy which I appreciated. I was the only customer there when I arrived and they were very quick to get my car serviced. I was out of there in under 15 minutes. The price was fair ($80 for a synthetic blend) so I'll probably be back here at some point.

Great for quick oil change BUT beware of unnecessary recommended service. Just say NO!…read more I have a quote from Jiffy Lube for recommended new brakes, for over $1,000. I took my car the next day to my Ford dealer to check and rear brakes were barely used and front were more than 50% left. Shame on you Jiffy Lube! We won't be going to you again.

Great place -- affordable prices and honest, great service…read more I've been coming here for years, from simple fluid changes to big repairs. The location is super convenient, and I'll definitely keep coming back. If you ever feel like other shops or dealerships are overcharging, get a second opinion here. Highly recommended!

I just looked back at me 1st review and it was back in v 2014!! Time sure has flown!! I'm so…read moregrateful for Paul and his crew here. They've taken care of all my car issues and I've never passed out from the bill. They are the best honest and friendly neighborhood shop. Thank you Paul for helping me with the car emergency today so I could get to work on time you are the best!!

Rick & his crew did a great job! If you need a smog, I…read moredefinitely recommend you bringing your vehicle here! Very reasonably priced too! Ron Z.

1 star. Do not bring your car here…read more I brought myJeep SRT8 in for a valve cover, oil pan, and crank seal job on 5/8. Got it back 5/13, five days for a two-day quote. It was smoking before I even got back to work. Oil dripping onto the headers. Returned it same day, they re-torqued and sent me home. Still smoking. Dropped it back off 5/14 at 3:10PM. Picked up 5/15. Two lights from the shop my transmission started slipping hard in second gear. Turned right back around. Owner Ricky confirmed the slip on a test drive. His first question was whether I'd done aftermarket work to the transmission, trying to make it my fault before we even got back to the shop. Plugged in a scanner, found an old unrelated stored code, erased it, drove it again. His conclusion: "I don't know what to tell you." I pointed out the transmission was perfect at drop-off. He got angry. Said no one drove it, they only idled it. Then offered to pull camera footage as proof. I said let's go watch it right now. He said he had other things to do. This happened in front of my fiancée and two of his own employees. No intake paperwork was made when I returned the car, no mileage logged for the exact period the transmission failed. What I can tell you is the mileage on my car does not support the story they're telling. A certified third-party inspection from the shop literally 150 feet away documented my transmission passing with zero issues the same morning I dropped off. The oil pan job on the 6.1L HEMI also requires physically moving the transmission for access. They did something and when confronted with the proof, they dodged cameras and kicked me out. BAR complaint filed. Small claims next. Update "Response to Ricky, thank you for responding publicly this actually helps me significantly. You identified yourself here as "Business Manager." When I asked you in person for the owner, you said you were in front of witnesses. That is now publicly documented. Regarding the OBD codes : the stored code found was a historical "lost communication with TCM" event. That is not a transmission mechanical failure code. It is entirely unrelated to active gear slipping. Any qualified technician or BAR investigator will confirm those are two completely different things. Regarding the SRT8 being driven aggressively: on the morning of my drop-off, another shop conducted a certified digital multi-point inspection of my vehicle. 31 of 33 systems passed. Transmission was in the green. The only red flags were the exact leaks I hired you to fix. That inspection is timestamped and on record. A performance vehicle with aggressive driving history does not pass a certified inspection hours before drop-off and then suddenly fail two blocks from your shop after picking up You stated the transmission was not touched. The 6.1L HEMI oil pan job requires the transmission to be lowered for access. It does not need to be fully removed to be disturbed. You also claim no evidence exists linking your repairs to the transmission failure. There is also no intake paperwork from my return visit, meaning no mileage baseline exists for the exact period the failure occurred. That absence of documentation benefits only one party, and it is not me. Your building advertises transmission services. You told me to my face you don't diagnose transmissions. Thank You Sir

lifetime oil change and cabin and engine filter change service complete. Thanks again to Frank and…read morethe rest of the OMS team.

Used to bring my BMWs here for service over the years because of how friendly, responsive, and…read morereasonably priced they were. Fast forward a few years later and I call them to get a quote on a service and they refuse to give me a quote unless I bring it to pay and diagnose saying it could cost "4 or 5 times more than I expected". Every single other shop I called didn't even do that, clearly it must be to gouge on the cost once your car is already in their possession or else they would have nothing to hide. Sad to say I no longer trust this place.

My daughter and I stopped by to get her tire checked cause her tire was low and Jose was super nice…read moreand had her car checked and ready to go within 30 min. Thanks for great customer service Jose :)

Had a flat tire driving home from vacation with my family and these guys were awesome. They…read moreprioritized me and got it fixed fast and charged me nothing. It was amazing service.

Had to be towed here early AM due to punctured tire, were able to get me in after 7AM and out the…read moredoor with new tire quickly. Jeff and team were great and professional with quick turnaround!

Avoid this place like the plague! They will push unnecessary…read moreservices and aggressively try to upsell you on their credit card. I only took my car in for a simple radiator flush. Afterward, the attendant told me I needed -- ASAP -- a new radiator, new hoses, a new radiator cap, and two thermostats replaced. That would have cost me over $4,000. I took it straight to an independent shop and the only thing wrong was a simple bad cap. Avoid this place at all costs!!