I was referred to this auto shop by a neighbor and so glad I was. The staff was wonderful and very easy to talk to when going over recommendations of additional repairs. Also I like their no haggle approach when going over the additional recommendations for service after they do their complimentary inspection. . I called to get a quote for an AC service and flush and they were so much cheaper than the dealership and nearby shops. Very easy to make an appointment and they give you a discount if you're a AAA member. They also provide a ride back home if you live nearby. Will definitely be back for other car repairs when needed. read more

A couple of years ago, I brought my car here to have the timing belt, brakes, and other work done. After a day or two, I noticed my brakes and timing belt were still making noise, which suggested the work hadn't actually been done. I took my car to a different shop, and they confirmed the repairs were not completed and fixed everything properly. Fast forward to today, I met an older woman at an auto parts store who had taken her car to this same shop for a fuel system sensor issue and etc. She spent what little money she had left and even borrowed money to replace specific parts. Unfortunately, her car is still having the same problems, and now she can't afford further repairs or drive the car far. Based on my experience and what I witnessed, I would not recommend this shop. read more

4/16/2026 went in for a oil change on the wife's 4 runner today they were very friendly and fast. Great service service adviser Calgaro,Alan was super helpful and friendly !!! Great job guys read more

I recently took my care into A+ Auto care. My mechanic had passed away. I felt like I had lost a family member. I searched at least 50 reviews on different shops. I finally called and went by A+ Auto care. These guys were so fantastic. I love a mom and pop shop that's part of the community. They called me and text me at least twice a day letting me know g me know what needed to be done. It was a lot as I procrastinated getting my Honda Pilot worded on because I want great mechanics. That's exactly what I received at shop. Everyone was kind and polite. The work was professionally executed and my car is running smoothly and the professional interaction was amazing. I highly recommend this shop with 5 stars. Thank you guys for all your help!!! If you're looking for great work in a professional setting by members of your own community. This is it!!! read more

"The service on my car was excellent and I'm happy to support a small business that clearly knows their craft. One small note for improvement: I prefer more professional forms of address during business transactions--being called 'buddy' felt a bit too casual. Overall, great work and I'd still recommend them." read more

A+ Autocare - Mini cooper - Auto Repair Near Me - Poway, California

I always receive great service when I bring my car in and I can trust them to provide fair and honest work!

A+ Autocare absolutely earns its name. Al took in my 2006 Honda Pilot and quickly diagnosed several issues -- a failing front right drive shaft, worn rear brake pads, torn front sway bar links, and the need for a full 4-wheel alignment. He explained everything clearly, gave a fair and honest estimate, and the team completed the work quickly and professionally. My Pilot now drives smoother and more solid than it has in years -- truly as good as new. The quality of service, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding. This is the shop you want working on your vehicle. Highly recommend! read more

Every associate is professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Extraordinary and excellent auto care.. They will never upsell. They explain and pre- authorise every repair. Al, Dave and Ryan are my favorites. read more

Just had my regular minor service for my 2008 Honda CRV. I get a full report on the state of every system of my vehicle, which is both comforting and informative. I have been a customer for over 10 years and the service is consistently outstanding. All my cars get serviced here because of the level of professionalism and quality of their work. read more

I have a Jeep Wrangler and have read so that many things can and will go bad. I thought I was going to get away with not having any problems, but that was a ridiculous notion. One day, out of the blue, the jeep started leaking engine coolant. A+ Autocare came highly recommended so I gave them a call and explained the issue. I dropped off the Jeep and waited for their call. They called later and confirmed that the water pump is the culprit of the coolant leak. They also discovered a fuel cap leak. The water pump was ordered and early the next week came the call that the water pump had been replaced as well as the fuel cap and the Jeep was ready to be picked up. The cost was about what I expected so no complaints there at all. The cherry on top is the freshly washed Jeep. I had planned on taking the Jeep to get it washed since it was really dirty when I dropped it off. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it had been washed. A big thank you to Alan and team for making this such a positive experience. I think I found my Jeep repair shop! read more

A+ Autocare - Auto Repair Near Me - Poway, California

Recently my 2009 VW EoS wouldn't start. After towing the car to A+, I discussed with Dave about doing a diagnostic check. Dave spent a bunch of time on the car, but determined it would take $1500 to replace the shift controller. I decided to donate the car. It was a sad day, as this was my daughter's first car. Dave from the first was honest and advised me openly through the process. I was very impressed when he decided to not charge me more than $67 for the diagnostic service. Since I donated the car, he didn't feel right charging me for his whole time. Who does that? Dave at A+ does that. If you need a clean shop with an honest mechanic, call Dave at A+!!! read more

Update: a day after writing the original review, the owner reached out and apologized for the miscommunication, offered the diagnostic at no cost, and generously offered to comp services for next time. I really appreciate him taking the extra step to remedy the situation and taking ownership. Reminds me of why we've been doing business with them for over 2 and a half years and how much I appreciate this level of customer service that seems rare these days. Thank you! We worked with A+ for a couple years and were very satisfied until today. My wife called to ask about an estimate on a backup camera replacement. One of the service guys asked her to bring the car in and suggested to run a diagnostic test even though we knew what the issue was. We obliged, only to find out AFTER we picked up the car that we had to pay $150 just for the test (the camera replacement was an additional $600). This was never disclosed to us when we initially called or when we dropped off the car. We didn't sign anything or agree to any charges, yet we received an invoice just to give us an estimate. Had they been clear about expectations up front, we would both feel differently. We will not be coming back here for any of our 3 cars unfortunately. My advice - proactively check with them on what the commitment is. Past relationships don't mean anything and nothing should be assumed. Sincerely disappointed. read more

We were recommended this place by a friend of ours and are so glad they did as this will be one of our go to shops for out automotive services! Right off the bat, they are very honest and are very competitive when it comes to labor charges. We took our car in for an oil change and they inspected the car and informed us of concerns that needed to be addressed. I am sure other places do the same, but this place provides you with pictures and explanations of the issues found and also provides recommendations if the issue needs to be corrected immediately or if you can hold off until next time. The service advisor was very patient and did not try to push anything on us and was able to have the service completed even when we added a last minute service. If you do not have a ride back home, I think they do offer a shuttle service which is very convenient. Unsurprisingly, this place does get booked up pretty quickly so we recommend calling in to make an appointment. read more

Literally my favorite place to bring my vehicle since moving to San Diego. Great group of workers, very informative. I brought my car in after setting appointment. I believe Alex is the one who worked on my vehicle, thank you!! Something that they do that I've never seen before is after service, they send you an entire list of things you need done to your car, categorize the importance level of each service needed done also include picture of parts so you yourself can see what's going on under your own car. Will be scheduling any other needed services with them. Definitely built that trust. Thank you!! read more

A+ Autocare - Auto Repair Near Me - Poway, California

I came in because I had car issues and had no idea what the problem was. Keith and his team did everything he could to help figure out what the issue was. They truly went above and beyond for me and I am very thankful for that. read more

I was reminded of their great work for the past 25 years yesterday when I was referring someone to them. I am very skilled at knowing who is skilled and honest with auto repairs (and now HVAC too), and they are the exact folks you will want to take your car to. They have worked successfully on: my 2018 F150, my 2007 Mercedes CLS63, my wife's 2004 F150 Lightning, with 300k miles and that car they have cared for 20 years and we drive it at night to Temecula and with full confidence, plus 10+ other cars and pick ups and our son's trucks. Call them. read more

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These guys are the best!!! PERIOD!!! No need to even get into the long story how how horrific my experience at the dealer and other shops was. I ended up taking my Suburban here and these guys blew my socks off! Handled diagnosis and repairs same day! The dealer wanted my car for 2 WEEKS just to diagnose!!! Reasonably priced! Outstanding communication (phone, text and email)! Clean shop, well run, very organized and the mechanics are all super knowledgeable. Al was who I communicated with the entire time and was just such a great guy. He made me feel like he actually cared about me and my car. I haven't had that feeling at a dealer or a shop in decades. This is my go to shop from here on out and I reccomend it to everyone. I looked through the reviews and almost all of them are 5 stars. There are a few 1 star reviews from the typical angry people that give everyone 1 star reviews and the business owners responded to all of them and fixed almost all of them and if yelp allowed you to change your score after you submit then their rating would be even higher. You can tell they really care about making sure everyone has a great experience and it looks like if something wasn't great that they fix it!!! Nothing but respect for that! read more

Two damaged wheel studs needed to be replaced. Called and made an appointment. Very easy, and helpful staff. At appointment it took less than an hour to fix and I was on my way. Everyone at the shop was super nice and friendly. Nice waiting area. Magazines, coffee, tea and TV. I would go back if I had any other issues with my car. Easy to get to and see right on Poway Road. read more

A+ Autocare - Two fixed wheel studs - Auto Repair Near Me - Poway, California

I love A+!! I've been going to them for a few years and they always take such good care of me! They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and honest. They do not purposely find issues, to overcharge. Anytime I've had questions or concerns, they were ready to listen and assist me. Thank you A+!!!! LF read more

Great company. Honest, fast, reliable and great communication. Highly recommend A+ Autocare

The service I booked was an alignment after getting all new 4 tires for my Kia Forte. As soon as I got there I was welcomed by a few people and felt so welcomed. Even after forgetting my AAA card, they helped me look it up online! the price was very reasonable as well. They also provided feedback of before my alignment to after and oh boy I needed that highly recommend and will be back! Thank you everyone read more

Brought my minivan in because it was making a noise while accelerating. They gave me a complete quote and list of everything wrong with the vehicle, but didn't go ahead and do a bunch of work without my authorization. They actually recommended that with everything wrong with my (much older) car that I might be better off getting a new one. Not a lot of places would do that. Many shops would happily take your $5000 to fix one thing knowing there could be many cascading issues after that. They were so honest and still offered to do the work if I wanted to but made sure I was fully informed so I could make the right choice. Highly recommend them! read more

I took my daughter's car in for an unrelated repair approximately 3 yrs ago. During the repair, they took some photos of the car. One of them showed a bead of grease next to one of my cv joints. They told me the cv joint was leaking. It was obvious the bead of grease was from a grease gun and not from a leak. I had just replaced the struts on the car myself and looked at the joints which were not leaking. Most people wouldn't know any of this and probably would have both front axles replaced. In my opinion this place rips people off for unneeded repairs. Unless you're really knowledgeable, avoid them. read more

Wow. They figured out a clunk mystery that's been plaguing my car for over a decade. The dealer wanted to replace several parts at a high cost. APlus researched the issue and discovered the specific part causing the problem. They replaced it - everything else was solid - at less than half the cost the dealer quoted. Why the dealer did not know about this replacement part is beyond my comprehension. I literally called APlus when I got the car back and asked them if they had swapped my vehicle with a different one. LOL. It is so much quieter and the steering is tighter. An added bonus: the stability control light kept coming on and I wonder if that was related to all of this --- because that no longer happens either. Score guys! Thanks! read more

Getting my very last tube up with A+ and I am heartbroken! We are moving out of state and where will I ever find someone as amazing and trustworthy as they? We have been going to them for years! I mean double digit years (10 or more). Any amazing adjective you can think of they are: affordable, trustworthy, friendly, convenient, reliable.... You get the picture. So I am saying my prayer now that we can find a place that gives us the confidence they do. Thank you A +, YOU WILL BE MISSED!! read more

Updated to add that after my initial review the owner, Keith, reached out and wanted to make things right and he certainly did by offering a refund. I don't believe many auto shops would've gone out of their way to make their customers happy like this company did. I appreciate the gesture and I would recommend this auto shop to friends and family. At least you know if you're not happy, they will go out of their way to make sure you are. read more

My husband made an appointment on their website a week ago. We showed up, and they had no record of it. He told them he made it on their website, and the guy said, "Oh that's why then, that doesn't work." I told him, "It's 2021, there is no excuse for having a website that doesn't work." Get with the times guys, or take down your website. The guy didn't seem to care, saying they were backed up for 2 weeks. Don't offer appointments on your website if you can't keep them. *UPDATE: The owner, Keith, reached out to us. He gave us many sincere apologies and took responsibility. They were having issues with their website and employees, which have since been taken care of. He offered to make it right by offering us some free services. We took him up on it and really appreciated his insistence to make it up to us. It feels nice when companies take responsibility, admit their mistake, and try to make it right. read more

I reached out to them with an issue via Yelp, and for no other reason than to be a quality person and local business, they let me know my suspected issue was likely the case and was a repair I could likely do on my own. $16 later, I replaced my brake switch and saved upwards of $140. Thank you! read more

Best repair shop. Been coming here for 17 years. 100% trustworthy. Highly highly recommend.

I love finding a company that has values, morals and excellent business ethics. A+ Autocare has that plus more. They provide reliable, quality auto care at prices that are fair, and they back that with customer service practices (from answering the phone, to the thorough data they provide on your vehicle, leaving you a clean vehicle upon pick-up) that makes getting your car serviced almost enjoyable! If you have any questions about something, they listen and answer your questions quickly and respectfully. We've been going here for several years now and feel totally comfortable referring our family and friends- and we've referred many! Anyone reading yelp for a recommendation on a safe, clean and trustworthy auto shop, A + and the whole crew gets an A+, 2 thumbs up and 5 Stars to boot! To all of Y'all at A+ Autocare, thanks for being awesome! read more

I have taken my cars here for several years, and they are the very best! Their professionalism and pride in their work is excellent. They do complete inspections on your car that has saved me money. Yes, they point out problems, take a picture of the problem, and then offer AAA discounts. If you want dependable home town car repair, this is it it. read more

Great service, affordable prices, very communicative as well. Nice to have a good repair shop here in Poway.

A+ gets an A+. This place was listed as an approved place to service my car that's still under warranty through Carvana. Al took my call and he provided great customer service. This carried over on the day that I took my car in. The staff was attentive and updated me on the mechanic's progress while I waited. Al called Carvana to find out what work would be covered. He was on hold for quite some time, but didn't give up till he reached a human. Because of his patience, Carvana covered the cost of the repairs. I truly appreciated his persistence. If you're looking for great customer service and reasonable prices, A+ is the place to go! read more

My precious 2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ was due for a bunch of service. I use a few auto shops in the area, but they were all very busy and couldn't fit me in. A+ auto responded to a quote request I sent out, and the price was right so I gave them a go. I am so glad I did because they're an excellent shop to work with. Very easy to make an appointment, up front and communicative about cost and likely time frame, and they send you an inspection report with anything they find when they're servicing your vehicle. Very convenient. They also offer a shuttle service, which is huge. I'll be going here from now on. read more

Easy to schedule an appointment , prompt and professional. Thank you for taking care of my car and keeping very reasonable prices. read more

A+ Autocare - waiting on my car outside in front of the shop. - Auto Repair Near Me - Poway, California

What a breath of fresh air! These guys are straightforward and HONEST. I was quoted online and the job came in under the quoted amount. We were greeted and treated like they appreciated us and our business. Just a wonderful experience from start to finish. They have a customer for life. read more

I love a plus auto care! I have used them for several repairs including a complete transmission replacement. They're honest, fair, and do a great job! I am not a spring chicken so I have been working with auto repair shops for like 50 years. In the 50 years I've never had a better shop than this one. read more

My Jeep Cherokee was overheating so I took it to A+ Autocare because my dealership service department is shut down until the new owner gets their license from the B.A.R. SO GLAD the dealership could not take my car and I could not get an appointment at any Jeep dealer in San Diego for 3-4 week. Such a great experience compared to taking it to the dealership. They were helpful, friendly and responsive. Did a full comprehensive inspection detailing everything wrong with my car, including photo. All the issues they found were things the dealership has previously, supposedly repaired. They did exactly what they said they were going to do and got me my car back quickly and repaired correctly. Two things the dealership failed to do. Alan, the service advisor, took the time to explain everything to me, ordered all the parts in advance and made sure my car was in and out of there super fast. Mike, The technician who worked on the car is a real pro. The guy really knows what he is doing. He found and fixed all the problems that the dealership failed to fix or "fixed" incorrectly. the report he created on my car was so detailed and meticulous...The guy is a genius. Why can't the dealership do this. I will not take my car anywhere else. Thanks A+ Autocare! read more

A+ Autocare - Found issues the dealership was unable to find and/or cause last time my car was repaired. - Auto Repair Near Me - Poway, California

My family and I have been coming here for years and we highly recommend this place. Al is the best and I always can count on him for a fair quote and taking care of my cars. I do all of my oil changes here and any work I need done on my car. They are super reliable and quick with the work they do. I highly recommend coming here for all of your car needs. read more

Just had another great experience with A+Autocare! It's been eight years now that our family has been bringing our vehicles to this outstanding auto shop. From top to bottom, they are friendly and professional, and committed to what they do. We highly recommend them for your auto needs. read more