Tip: Cash is Cool here! I've been here a couple of times and Allen has always been super helpful and friendly! I've searched and tried many places for auto repair at reasonable prices and quality work and I've finally found one I really trust. Passing by this place seeing all the vehicles out in the front, I never thought I'd actually go there, when I finally did I realized why it looked the way it did out in the front (because everyone wants to go here!). Me and Allen had this long conversation about Members Only jackets, because I was wearing one, and well let's just say, the repair was so easy for him he didn't charge me a dime for it! read more

Allen's Auto - Allen of Allen's Auto! Great Guy! - Auto Repair Near Me - Vista, California

Highly recommend Allen's auto. We are satisfied with the services we're getting. Thank you very much Allen. The cost is so reasonable , thank you. read more

After going to get my oil changed I left with a leak. I waited till my next oil change to (give them the benefit of the doubt)I knew the next step would be to replace the plug. Immediately they told me I'd probably have to change the oil pan without even looking at it. I was recommended to go here by my family, come to find out I now know a few people that have had the same problem. I can only assume they're purposely damaging oil pans to get some more $$ I'm disappointed. do better ! read more

Best experience I've had at an auto repair shop. Friendly service, excellent communication, time efficient, and very fairly priced. I cannot recommend this place enough if you are looking for a great car mechanic in North County! read more

Very honest and super helpful Allen was the one to help us thank you will be taking my car here when ever I need some repair or Maitnence

They have been fixing our cars and trucks for Years. Always honest, Always fairly priced and Always a great job on the repair. I can't say enough about the quality and integrity that Allen and his employees give us. Keep up the good work. You are wonderful! read more

Allen's is a great Autorepair Shop! A tow truck driver told me about them and boy am I so glad! They are honest, reasonable and hardworking! And, because of this they are always busy! I have save a lot of money using them! I give them a 4+ only because something's they dont work on. And, I wish they had a bigger property for space that allows you to get in and out easier. read more

Allen's Auto - Allen - Auto Repair Near Me - Vista, California

Pros: in a single visit Allens fixed an oil leak that I've been trying to stop for a year now. They for it done in a day and it was a reasonably priced repair. Cons: The day after they fixed it i found a crack in the top of radiator that wasn't there when I brought it in. Now I can't prove without a doubt that they broke it accidently or otherwise, but the timing and location was suspicious. I called them and they said to bring it in, but... still Cons: Its a busy shop and they want the vehicles out of the yard as soon as they are fixed. They are in very insistent on this. I live all they way in east county and work mornings, which means I have to schedule people and times just to do drop offs and pick ups. In the end it was more convenient for me to just buy and replace the radiator myself. So while I'm glad they were able to fix the oil leak, the hassle of drop off, pick up, and the radiator issue are gonna make me save these guys for a repair emergency. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover... the location looks messy, but Allen is like a creative artist lol I Took my boyfriends car to get fixed (we didn't have any idea why it wouldn't start) - Allen figured it out and went above and beyond to get the car back to us that same day! Great service read more

A friend told me to go to Allen's Auto, and I'm glad I listened. It's a busy place, a little noisy, but they do great work, Alan is honest and friendly, he keeps my car repair costs low, and he doesn't try to sell me work I don't need. Coming here has saved me a lot of money! read more

Trustworthy!! mechanics who don't mess around. These guys work hard to save you money$$$. I have been going to Allen for 10 years. He allows you to bring your own parts so you don't have to pay higher cost and guarantees all his work. Both my daughters are grown and go to Allen's auto for everything. L.S. Is right, they don't do alignments but they also don't sell tires. You never walk in and see 3 guys hanging around a computer. These guys are pulling off parts and taking lunch when they can. My cars have always been returned same day. Allen is one of the most sincere mechanics I've ever met, not to mention his friendly personality that makes you feel at ease. Lifetime customer. read more

Friendly and honest. I recommend a lot of my friends there. Allen doesn't try to nickel and dime you. And there's no hidden cost.

Allen is an OG! He's a mad cool dude. My Pops & him are friendly. But on the real, Allen hooks us up! He knows cars. But he also knows people. He's a charmer, no doubt! read more

Allen's Auto has been my go to auto repair shop because of their trustworthiness, quality work and quick response.

After 15 years of relying on this shop I must tell the world again how much I love the speed and price of servicing my cars there. All Vietnamese shop has ethics found in few others IMO. read more

Please consider this review before you go to Allen's Auto. I have added photos from my car after I checked under the hood for the first time after getting my car back. My air intake was not even connected to my car, all gaskets were loose and the frame was smashed under my hood. I can not believe someone would do this. My front Drivers wheel was taken off in my presence and the cap was never put back on, I called them about this and they told me they never took the wheel off. In a 2008 Dodge charger (my car) when replacing the thermostat, you must take off a wheel. This was an obvious lie. When I opened my hood today I was furious. Please see my photos I added. I have called many times and the phone is always busy. I came for a simple radiator change with a thermostat change and this was the result. Please check under your hood and your wheels before you leave this place or else you'll never get missing pieces back. They even admitted having a bucket with "missing pieces".... Note: I did not say anything to slander these men. I am sure they work very hard. But their attention to detail is very minimal and I do not trust them anymore. I am sure they have preformed good work for other people in the past. read more

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I have been doing business with Allen for 20 years plus and never have been disappointed with quality, speed and price of repair regardless of make or model of vehicle. Allen treats everyone with dignity and his mechanics know their business. A welcome asset to our community. read more

My entire family and I have been taking our cars to Allen's for years. They have always been honest, reliable and trustworthy. They do great work at a fair price. I highly recommend Allen's Auto Repair. read more

Many great recommendations from the Next Door Neighbor app when I was looking for a mechanic in my new neighborhood. Allen's on Vista Way replaced my oil sending unit and it was a third of the price I had expected. Labor was only $40! Unbelievably nice person and excellent service. read more

I am still in disbelief right now. My son called and had a nice long chat with the owner about his van that needs work. He told him the type of van, what's working what's not, the guy seemed great and told him his shop can take the van, my son called and talked to him again and this time set up a date to bring it in. He called him this morning letting him know what time he'd be there and AGAIN to tell him we were on the way with the van on a tow truck. $200 to tow and what happens when we get there???...... the owner peeks out the door, looks at the van and says.... " yeeeeah I'm thinking it might be more complicated than I originally thought but I can give the name of a guy who might have time to work on it" what?!?! Are you kidding me?!?! All that time and money down the the drain. I asked the tow truck guy if he's ever seen this happen before and his response blew me away.... he actually said...."yes.... from that shop before which is why I didn't even start putting the van down until your son went in and talked to them again" unbelievable! read more

I've always taken my truck to the Ford dealership for all maintenance and repairs but I kept hearing good things about Allen's Auto over the few years I've lived in Vista and decided to give them a try. The bill was much less than expected. I don't get the feeling that they tried taking advantage of me at all. Not even a little bit. They struck me as very honest and straight forward. Plus, they knew what they were doing. Which is hard to find in the mechanic world. read more

Been coming here for years and Allen has always stood by his work. From the moment I drive in, he works with me personally to identify what kind of work my vehicle needs and immediately lets me know what he will do, how much I should expect to spend, and how long it will take. Very straight-forward and to the point which I appreciate as a customer. If he notices anything else with my vehicle that looks or feels off (he is willing to test drive), he lets me know and to this date has never attempted to give me the annoying salesman pitch. He is very knowledgeable and up-to-date with newer vehicle models and makes. It is clear that Allen and his team of mechanics take pride in their work and it shows with how many vehicles are parked in their lot on a daily basis. Thanks Allen! read more

Allen's auto shop is the best. Everyone I come here they always serviced me first. They checked everything for you to ensure your car is in good shape and let you know what you need to watch out or not needed. Their price is cheap. Service is outstanding and I would recommend anyone to come. My family and relatives have been coming to his shop for 30+ years and never disappointed. These guys work very hard to make sure you drive out of their lot with 100% satisfaction read more

Just got my brakes done at ALLEN'S AUTO REPAIRS. I am very very happy with the work they did and save me a lot of money. Unlike other shops try to sell other work related to make every dollar you have. I am highly recommend this place to everyone whenever you need work on your car . read more

My family and I always bring our cars here for everything. We trust Allen especially when it comes to resolving issues with our cars. He's saved us a lot of money, and his guys do a better job than the dealerships. I noticed his business has gotten busier the last couple years so I get to his place right when it opens or even a little earlier. Definitely recommend Allen and his team. They won't rip you off! read more

I have been going to Allens for last 10 years. Three cars and always got a great deal where others were sometimes twice as much. I just purchased a brand new car and the battery went dead. I took the car to allens he gave me a 2 year guarantee and paid $157.00. Thought it was kind of high but I trusted this repair shop. One year later and this battery just died. When it was replaced they mentioned it was an old battery and was smaller that should have been put in this particular model.I was very surprised. Because I do look at the reviews and I do my research I thought this should be posted. Just make sure to check what is put in the vehicle. read more

Anytime I need a quick smog check or brake service, Allen's Auto is the place to go hands down. It's off the very busy E. Vista Way and there's barely any room though the gate. It's simple: There's no parking lot or spots so just drive through their gate, try to park your car outta the way, go to the office and tell Allen why you're there and he'll help ya out! Fast and reliable. read more

This is the last time you look for a mechanic. Allen is your GUY! Believe me when I say he is amazing and really funny too. Very fair prices and will get the work down quickly. All of his mechanics are great and it's a bummer when your car need a repair right. Just rest knowing you have honest mechanics in town that can get you back in the road quick! Go see ALAN if you need repairs. Oh you're welcome! read more

Excellent service and prices. Have saved hundreds of dollars going to Allen's over the years. Allen and his team always provide quality work for fair prices. I would recommend his services to anyone. read more

Wow came without an appointment think i was only there for like 30 minutes these men are so hard working and very nice! Not to mention the price is amazing definitely will never be going anywjwre else!! read more

Hey - Really Enjoyed Getting an Aftermarket Radiator Installed -$390.00.00 As Opposed To Encinitas Volkswagen Who's 1st Quote $2000.00 -Seriously! Then a Manager Said "Aftermarket - $1500.00! Ha' Allen's Auto Saved $1000..00 read more

I was too lazy to put the shocks on my car myself so I took it to Allen's. He forgot to mention that he doesn't do alignments, so he did the work, and I didn't have time to get an alignment from anyone else - I had to buy new tires in less than a week. On top of that - when I took it to get it aligned, the guy tells me that they put the struts on wrong, and charged me an additional $200 to fix it. Now - several months later, the car is making funky noises, and the suspension feels like it's getting stuck going to one side. It realigns with brake pressure, but it's definitely NOT safe to drive. I open the hood because there's a really bad rattling noise. I find that the tape that was put across the top of the shocks (I guess it's a warranty thing to make sure no one messes with them?) Has a big hole in it - the nut that was holding the shock in place - yeah, it's GONE!! DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR HERE!!! It's NOT worth saving a few bucks!!! read more

I used to think that B & D was the best. All my friends said to go to Allen's, and I've never gone anywhere else. I found out at my oil change at a coupon place in Oceanside, that my radiator was cracked, and they would "help me out by doing it for $387." I called Allen's, got a quote for $250, and done before 3pm. Everybody knows Allen is fair. All the guys at the oil change place up the street go to him for any repairs. Even my parents in OC want to go to him for their 60,000 mile checkup when they are in town to visit. I'd give him another star if he had more places to sit! Update: 1/14/2012 I've moved to North OC (Huntinfgton Beach, CA ), but go down to San Diego now even more than when I lived in North County (San Diego). If I need anything done on my car, I will STILL go to Allen's because his cheaper rates more than cover the cost of gas to drive down there! And to that guy who gave Allen's a low rating of only 3 stars - - you are such a sucker for a pretty dealership waiting lounge with rancid coffee, powdered creamer, & muzak. You forget that the "personal attention" at the other places doesn't include the KY needed when they stick it to you with their higher prices. read more

I needed brakes for my 18 year old Ford ranger truck. I went to a National Chain repair shop and got quoted $987. Since the truck is only worth about $1500, I passed on that "deal". My friend referred me to Allen's and was amazed. They completed the job in less than 3 hours and my bill was $337 inc. tax! And a very nice guy to boot. I highly recommend this shop for repairs. It's not the prettiest place on the block, but with that $600+ savings, I'm going to have a great vacation in FL, starting tomorrow. Thanks, Allen! read more

Went back again yesterday and they haven't changed one bit...and that's a great thing. Allen is a great guy and they are extremely fair to their customers. Do know that Allen is a busy man and it may take 5-10 minutes to talk with him. That said, his prices and services are terrific and they really do care about their customers and the cars they service. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Allen's Auto - It won't win any beauty awards but this is a wonderful place to take your vehicle! - Auto Repair Near Me - Vista, California

They had me tow my vehicle to their shop just to tell me they thought the work would be easier than expected and that he can't work on it and gave me a phone number to call and walked away no apology or anything. should Clarify before you make someone spend a few hundred bucks towing around town read more

The best auto place in San Diego County! Fair pricing, great work and quick! Only place I trust going to.

I was referred by a friend to Allen's Auto when my dealership told me I had a leak in the radiator and it was going to cost $1500 to replace it and the water pump. Not wanting to pay for needless repairs I wanted a second opinion and called my friend for help. She told me Allen had been her family's mechanic for years and he would help. I called him and told him I'd be showing up in an hour if he was available to check my radiator. When I got there the place and the street in front of it were packed with cars in various phases of repair. They were super busy. I pulled into the packed lot and when I went in to the office, Allen greeted me with a smile. He told me they would pressure test the cooling system and let me know in 30 minutes if something was wrong. Unfortunately the dealership was right and I had a leak but they were very wrong for quoting me $1500 for repairs to include an unnecessary water pump replacement. Allen got on the phone calling around for a radiator for my Highlander Hybrid and told me that he'd do his best to get the radiator and replace it by the end of the day. I did a lot of waiting around and while I waited I watched his team fix multiple cars and people picking up those cars, thanking him for getting them fixed the same day. I watched two of his mechanics replace another Toyota owners radiator right in front of me. The place looks like chaos but it's obviously controlled chaos and these guys know what they are doing. They had my SUV fixed within one hour of receiving the part and my pocket book was a lot less damaged by the repair costs. Allen charged me $475 and treated me like I was important enough to jump through hoops for. He explained to me the that in order for cars to be more gas efficient today the manufacturers have made lighter/cheaper parts and that's why radiators go bad between five and eight years because they are made of plastic when they used to be made from metal and last forever. Thanks Allen for being a great mechanic your community can trust. I drove all the way from Coronado just to see you because a friend said you were worth it and you are. read more

I moved to north county over a year ago and I was in need of a reliable and honest shop. This is it. Allen won't over charge you and he's a straight shooter. Honest shop. I think that will suffice read more

Love this shop! My co worker recommended this shop to me after my previous mechanics shop closed. Haven't gone to another place since! Allen always takes care of me and my girlfriend with our cars. You have a lifetime customer in me Allen! read more