I don't know much about cars and I know they know that so they charged me $800+ for 4 tires. Everyone I spoke to after that told me that they ripped me off. My dad checked the tires too and they were cheap from china. Whoops. They're nice though but I think they charge too much if I'm honest read more

Excellent customer service, honesty and went above and beyond to finish what I needed done in a very short time. They've earned a repeat customer for sure. Highly recommend! read more

I brought my car in due to some heating issues and they were through and even found something I didn't expect. Great service, polite and prices are reasonable. read more

My car was making a loud grinding noise and Action Auto was the only auto shop in town that offered a free quick inspection for my issue. David scheduled me for a next day morning inspection and had an answer for me within an hour. Not only was the free inspection a huge benefit Action auto was also well under other local quotes I received. I highly recommend this shop for any of your auto car needs. read more

I went here to get my vehicle worked on 4-5 times because of location and convenience. But I honestly got tired of giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to a business who doesn't provide great customer service, and over charges people like me who look like they don't know what real pricing looks like. I don't mind paying for great service , but rude, unenthusiastic, cold , slow service and cheap tires at high quality pricing was just my limit. Good on the people who had a great experience, but after several visits, I never had one. read more

On December 15, 2021, when our son was driving home from college, his car died. This is the car that Dave from Action Auto talked him into pouring $3,000+ into in August. So our son drove his 2002 Subaru for about three months until it died. That's $1,000 per month! I share this to help other consumers not to have the same terrible experience we had with Action Auto. Dave is not a responsible business owner and he will take advantage of you by never giving pricing in writing, only verbally saying a price over the phone in an unclear way. It's terrible business practice and one that burned this bridge. We now take all our cars and company cars to Zoo Automotive in Ramona. They're professional, clear, quick and do great work. https://www.zooautomotive.com/ read more

Monday, August 26th, I decided to leave my home in Chula Vista (one exit from the Mexican border - WAAYY south!) and drive my 24-year-old Toyota Corolla to Julian. I was about 12 miles east of Julian, climbing yet another grueling hill, when I had to downshift, get a bit of power to finish the climb - except I couldn't get the car into gear. It stayed in neutral. I'm panicking, because there is only one lane, and if someone comes up behind me, well, curtains for me, my dog, and whoever hits us. I managed to get off the road, onto the gravel, and contacted Action Auto, who recommended a towing firm (Ramona Auto Dismanteling & Towing) that came to collect me, and even drove me to a hotel after the car was delivered to Action Auto. I explained my situation to David, the owner - this was a day trip, I had only a bottle of water for me, one for my dog, and a wallet. I certainly didn't want to spend a week waiting on the car to be fixed - and didn't even know if it could be fixed. David assured me he'd have me headed back home the following day, and I went to the hotel feeling much better. After not sleeping for worrying about the old car, the clutch, the circumstances, I phoned Action Auto at 6:28 a.m. the following morning, expecting an answering machine. I got David, live and in person. He asked me to explain what had happened the previous afternoon, when 'I thought' (his words) the clutch didn't work. So I explained again, no resistance, wouldn't go into gear, and he floored me when he told me his crew took it around the block the previous afternoon! The clutch had come out of alignment, it was put back into place, smoothed out, and, presto-bingo, everything was golden. I confessed to him I'd not slept, been too wound up about the car, and now, well, my world had just been righted. He told me to get some sleep, we'd talk later that morning, after he'd had a chance to drive the car himself. David had one of his guys pick me up at the hotel, checked me out - and the bill was SO much less than I'd anticipated! - and I learned that not only did the clutch get repaired, but he checked the belts, the hoses, the oil .... he went above and beyond, to ensure I was safe. I drove back the 68 miles to my home in Chula Vista. David phoned late afternoon, just to ensure I'd made it home safely, and that everything was alright with the car, and with me. Top notch service. Expert mechanics. True compassion. I live an hours' drive away - whenever my Toyota Corolla needs a mechanic, we're returning to Action Auto. read more

Did a great job good price nice gyes!!!gave a "Stuck to the "get the job without any problems I would recommend they do many other things also read more

Action Auto Care - They did my running lights and they look great!!!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Ramona, California

As a Ramonian of 25 years I have been to several mechanics in town over the years. Dave at Action Auto is the the one I take my vehicles to. Honest, responsive, trustworthy and always does a good job. read more

Honest, efficient and professional. I brought my car in for a new battery and windshield wipers. David is great. Won't be going anywhere else for auto repair services. read more

Had to have a clutch put in my old Toyota Tacoma and David and his crew did a great job I was very pleased with the outcome. Will definitely use action auto read more

David went out of his way to make sure some weary travelers got home safely. Thank you so much for your kindness and professionalism.

These guys are amazing! There customer service is wonderful.. so thankful there apart of our small town. I finally at the age 38 ran out of gas. I called to borrow a gas can & not only did they loan me one. They helped fill it w: gas. The lady I had pick it up was so greatful she didn't have to do it on her own.. And today my engine light came on. Apparently it was way low on oil. I called and Dave said come in! We needed to be in Escondido by 9, he added oil for me free of charge and had me come back for the oil change later. He helped us get back on the road w: out worry! We will always be a customer & will always pass out your info:) Thank you for always going the extra mile! read more

Action Auto is the place I trust to keep my vehicles safe on the road. It is easy to get an appointment. Work is done quickly. John keeps me posted as to progress. They are good about doing a general look over each time to see if there are any potential issues that may need to be addressed. They never pressure you to do anything unnecessary. These guys are honest and fair. That is something hard to come by. read more

I live in Ramona and am currently looking for a job, so when the heating element switch broke on my car I was terrified at what the cost to repair would be. I had to get it fixed as winter time is coming and we get frost. David at Action Auto was polite, funny and more then fair. He kept me up to date on repair progress and choices. He kept the price very fair as I expected pay at least twice what I was charged. I feel David cares about his work, workers and customers. He has a new loyal client in me now. I HIGHLY recommend David and Action Auto Care. David also supports other local entities such as our VFW Post 3783. Action Auto Care rocks! read more

I had a fantastic experience with Action Auto! My turbo in my car had blown and they were extremely reasonable, quick, and went above and beyond! I will be back with any needs and recommend to all! read more

I took my 2004 Acura MDX into this shop for a engine mount diagnosis that other shops couldn't solve, even after replacing all engine mounts. (Grinding of drive shaft on cross member). They found a bad engine mount that had failed after only less than 500 miles of driving. Got it replaced under warranty, grinding got a little better, but didn't go away. Took it back to Action Auto, they put it on the rack, and 20 minutes later they handed me the keys and said "go drive it." Lo and behold, no grinding. I had hit my differential offroading and it dropped my drive shaft down causing the grinding on the cross member. I asked him what I owed them, they said no charge. They could have charged me what ever they wanted. 1,2, 3 hrs labor... they charged me nothing. I offered to pay $50 at least, they refused and sent me on my way! If your looking for an honest mechanic, this is the place. 5 stars. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Dave at Action Auto. They brought back my confidence in mechanics. I brought my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee in to find out why the number 6 cylinder kept missing. After all the tests he done he called me and said it was a head gasket and possibly the valves but he couldn't tell me for sure until he brought the heads to machine shop. Once he found out that the valves did need to be done he gave me a call and let me know I told him to proceed. The job was done efficiently on time and a bit under what he quoted and done correctly. He has a great team there and a great lead mechanic. Dave is extremely honest and fair and does care about getting it done right. Thank you Dave, we'll done.. read more

Honest, efficient, professional, and superior service make this shop a rare find, especially these days. Finding a place such as this renews ones' faith in humanity, thank you very much read more

Action Auto Care has been the best car service I have ever found. Stumbled across it when I moved here, and have been back any number of times for problems that occurred with my vehicle. The service has always been prompt, effective and reasonably priced. In fact, Dave always goes the extra mile and looks for anything extra that he can do to make sure the car looks and works great. Near or far, using Action Auto Care will be a choice you'll be very glad you've made! read more

Took my Toyota Highlander in because the car wasn't holding the power steering fluid more than a couple days...took it here originally because they replaced the power steering pump a few months ago..."no charge" to look at it....but it was fine. Knowing my luck, there was a bad hose...not the cheap, easy to get to hose....but the expensive, not easy to get to one! our luck hasn't been the best in a long time, especially since I broke my shoulder two months ago...they gave me a lift home when i dropped it off ((i wanna say steve...i'm sorry i didn't get your name), Dave called me to let me know what was going on, but when i didn't answer after a couple times....he sent someone to my house to see if everything was ok...Who does that??? I was moved to tears when i called the next day to be told this...there isn't even a word to describe how wonderful it felt to be treated like that... when i went to get my car...i left with a little matchbox car for me son, a bottle of bubbles for my daughter, a container of cookies for the kids and a promise I'd keep in touch..Dave was utterly fantastic, sweet, caring, totally huggable (i just had to cause he was awesome)...we talked cars a bit, which was cool, cause most guys just look at me funny when i talk about the ones I like.... Even though i looked like a hot mess of a zombie mommy extra on the walking dead.. I was I came away feeling like family instead of just another customer....EXCELLENT FOLKS...EVERYONE SHOULD GO THERE!! read more

Very happy to have found Action Auto! We moved to Ramona fairly recently, and when our car had some problems I didn't know where to go. I checked out Yelp and Action Auto had some very good reviews, so I decided to give them a try. I called them up just to make sure they were able to take my car and get an idea of pricing, friendly over the phone and answered all my questions, price seemed very reasonable. I had the car towed over late in the afternoon, told them I wasn't in a huge rush and just take a look when they could. The next morning I got a call saying it was all finished. I was very surprised because I thought he would be calling me with prices to repair but apparently it was just a minor issue that they were able to fix with no parts. No other issues found, no trying to sell me on other unnecessary repairs. This speaks a lot about the integrity and trustworthiness of the business and owner. Many companies would easily turn this repair into something costing several hundred dollars, or find multiple other items that 'need' to be replaced, trying to charge as much as they can. But a business like Action Auto Care is clearly more focused on providing quality service and developing trust to create lifelong loyal customers. When I went to go pick up the car the bill ended up being lower than I expected, they only charged me $56.50 for the service! To get my car running again I feel that is more than fair. Thank you Action Auto-I will be back for all of my service and repairs! read more

Dave, and the crew has done it again. I bring an issue, squealing serpentine belt, and I'm sure I've got a seized A/C compressor and/or water pump. It turns out all it needed was the belt tensioner to be replaced, and we did the new belt with it of course. Now my A/C is working and the trucks running like a champ. BONUS! Thanks again to Dave and the crew at Action Auto. Ya done good! read more

Dave is upfront throughout the service which includes pre-notification if there is any deviation outside the work order so you can determine the cost benefit. Parts and labor are fair. Our experience with Dave and his shop shows his integrity with excellent workmanship. We brought in our daughter's 2000 Toyota RAV4 which had a broken alternator support bolt in the engine block among other high mileage repair needs. Dave gave the old car a new life! Support this small business owner, we will highly recommend Dave's shop to our friends and family. read more

Hands down the best mechanic shop to ever replace my car parts & work on my vehicle! I have always come to them with an issue & they have always provided me with a solution at a exceptional cost. Getting things done on my car has never been less stressful. Thx guys!! read more

met the guy when they were dropping my cousins car off they gave me a card so I called to have a quote for my brakes they told me they could not quote over the phone to bring it up the next day drove all the way to romona to have it checked and they sent me home saying they were to busy to look at em. Will be notifying my cousins who use them as well as my friends in romona read more

I love going to action auto. I aam a 28 year old girl and I drive a lot, I live in san marcos and work in ramona 5 times week. They understand how important my car being safe is. Any time I hear a weird sound in my car they listen to me and always help me fix it. They are really great people and I recommend them to anyone. read more

Took my truck in for a smog service and was informed that I needed tires and my front brake pads were thin... (all I wanted was smog not an inspection) so I took my truck to another shop for tires and was told my brakes were fine . read more

This place is a professional environment, honest, friendly and they care. I went in for a quick fix I have to say I was out in a few mins and was treated extremely well. read more

I continue to be impressed by the level of service I receive at Action Auto. I have been a customer for about 5 years and continue to be highly satisfied with everything I have had done, from routine maintenance to more indepth repairs (brakes, etc.). I always feel like my business is appreciated. If you are looking for an honest, dedicated auto repair shop, go to Action Auto Care. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Wow...These guys saved my butt!! I just happened upon them with an oil problem, and not only did they fix it (even though it was almost closing time), but also they were helpful, kind, and not condescending (to a gal who is not mechanically inclined). David Radford and crew, you guys rock! read more

Professional and honest. We had a transmission problem but decided to tow it to a transmission shop in our neighborhood. They did not charge us for the inspection/diagnosis nor for the two days the vehicle sat on their service lift while I researched my options. They referred me to a tow when I opted for my neighborhood shop. Thanks for your integrity and assistance. read more

My wife took her ford fusion hybrid to Action Auto Care Center and wow was she pleased not only did they fix the car for a great price they made her feel at ease and she said the customer service was above and beyond. read more

I rarely write reviews but feel the need to give due recognition and credit where due; and this is much overdue. I was first introduced to Dave, the owner of Action Auto via a referral for an alignment from our favorite local body shop...10 years ago? 10 years (or more!) later we continue to give Action Auto 100% of our auto repair needs; here's why. Finding a trustworthy, do-it-all auto shop can be as stressful as buying a car; no one wishes that upon themselves or others. Dave at Action Auto was forthright from our first meeting, which is a tough feat as even after the referral he had to earn my trust and respect as a reputable business; and that he did. Obviously the work accomplished by this shop and its employees is top notch, what I take to heart and truly appreciate the most as a customer is how I am treated...No surprise charges, Dave always calls before any other than agreed upon work is accomplished for approval. He is honest with his suggested fixes, but, not pushy when it comes to getting a yes from anyone; it's always the customer's decision without a doubt. Dave's groups of mechanics are always knowledgeable and informative with concerns to all of our vehicles and ready at a moment's phone call to answer any and all questions we may have. Repair shops are a dime-a-dozen today, finding one that takes you under their arm and adds that "Like a Family" aspect is truly unique. The next time your old clunker or shiny new has a hiccup, give Dave and his crew at Action Auto a call! read more

Good old fashion hometown customer service. What a breath of fresh air!!! Today I had low air in my truck tire. I pulled in to the closest place I could find. I was immediately greeted by Mike who offered for me to pull in and check all my tires and get air in all of them. I felt so bad.....I had zero cash on me but offered my credit card. He refused. While checking all my tires air pressure he found a screw in one of my tires and said he'd fix it for me right now. WOW! Seriously!!! He stopped everything he was doing to help me. He fixed it quickly and continued to refuse payment. He just handed me a card and ask to remember them next time I need service. I absolutely will!!!! read more

Just an awesome place with a knowledge and trustworthy people, always friendly and always upfront with whatever problem you vehicle has.

Developed a droning sound in my 2005 Accord. Took it to a local shop and they said it was a bad transmission. I called Honda because the car only had 50K miles and they said to bring it to a Honda Dealer for diagnosis. It turned out to be an active Noise cancellation unit, not the transmission. Honda wanted $800.00. I went to 3 other shops in Ramona who wouldn't touch the job. Action Auto Care fixed it for a fraction of the cost. They were honest, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. I also had them replace the door lock actuator for about half of what the dealership wanted. I would strongly recommend these folks. read more

I'm an accountant and while I am no expert in cars I am an expert with money. I have been to many different mechanics before and this place is a great value. After being quoted at other places to fix my problem, I brought my car here. I was not disappointed! The car was repaired well and the best part of all was that the price was so much lower than the competition. If price and quality are what you are looking for I would suggest you come here. read more

These guys are honest and don't try to up sell stuff that's not needed kept me updated on my car and really helped me out. My go to place in Ramona. Will recommend to all my friends and family read more