I have worked with Luis and entrusted his team to mechanically restore my dad's 1966 Mustang. I was referred to Asmar's shop from another mechanic who told me that this is the place where classic cars get the TLC that they need and it has a team of mechanics who actually have the rare experience of working with vintage cars. I was impressed with the level of care and detail at every stage of the process- from a thorough inspection of the vehicle to ensuring the security and cleanliness of the shop. The communication has been very clear and I appreciate the time and effort that Luis has made in educating me in what work is truly essential for the safety and durability of the vehicle. I'm looking forward to the final outcome. read more

Another great experience at Asmar's. Stopped by to get an estimate for some minor work on my 2020 Subaru Outback. Not only was the estimate very fail, they took the car right in and did the work. Gave me a ride home and picked me up when it was ready. read more

Exceptional service and communication. They go above and beyond to try to keep the cost low.

Wow! Called and the guy who answered was really helpful. Asmar's Auto Care is the real deal. They run a top-notch, professional shop that's always on time and reliable. Ryan, the owner, not only makes sure everything runs smoothly but also personally follows up after repairs to make sure you're satisfied. It's clear they care about their customers and the community--they're not just fixing cars, they're building trust. Great service, great people. Highly recommend! and will be bringing all my vehicles here. read more

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My interactions with them were unprofessional. They are unorganized and do not communicate clearly or even directly with the customer. They use the front office people to go over service details and information gets lost in that situation. read more

$6600 and 5 empty visits later, asmar's AutoCare still failed to identify the fact that I needed to replace my alternator which was attached by a bolt snapped in half missing a nut. My battery was ready to go as well, didn't seem to know that? Cracked this replace that new hose here there blah blah. Luis is a reassuring salesmen but don't be fooled by the automated fake concerned texts and emails. Absolutely do not recommend. There was no phone conversation, you guys called me and I told you off after ripping me off. You fell incredibly short And cleaned me out for over $6K. I won't be calling you I don't want any of you anywhere near my vehicle And why would I? read more

Got my car engine steam cleaned and these guys did an amazing job. Great price and service was A1. They even gave me a complimentary oil change. I highly recommend their service. read more

Everything is thumbs up with the food and staff at the Graves Sombrero's. I eat there about twice a week never left hungry or disappointed. Terrific Mexican food. read more

Great service from beginning to end. Dropped my car off for a service. They explained to me a couple issues going on with the car and let me know the costs throughout the process. Very transparent and got the job done. Thank you Asmars! read more

Don't trust their judgement or inspection of your vehicle, they will up sale you and then will do nothing to save you money... this what happened to me, I brought my 1997 Honda civic in for smog inspection and discovered that my car was overheating and the mechanic didn't want to continue the smog, so I decided to let them diagnose the problem and they came back with this outrageous price to fix my vehicle, they told me I needed a new engine $5000, then said I needed a HeadGasket $2500 but they can't guarantee the work since the car was old. So I just paid full price for a smog that couldn't be done and they replaced my radiator cap and tune up my radiator fans for $335 that included the smog that could not complete, I got a second opinion and found out my engine was fine and they did not find any water in my oil so my HeadGasket was fine ...all I needed was a heat sensor for my coolant system and a new thermostat $180 now my car working properly and I called Asmar to tell them and asked for retake of my smog and they told me I had to pay full price all over again if I want my car smog, I try to be reasonable and ask for discount since I already paid for the smog and they told me NO, full price or else....they try to over charge me for my car and then misdiagnosed by telling me my engine needed to be replaced and come to find out that my engine was in good condition...so beware of this Auto Repair Shop read more

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In Feb of 2023 I needed to bring my car to a repair shop through AAA because I had a coolant leak and was far from home. I had it towed to Asmar and he diagnosed a an expansion tank failure. He also said the thremostat should be replaced. The parts he used were crap. The car was running OK but I noticed it was leaking coolant slowly and after having to top off the tank a couple times, I brought it into a local shop that I normally use. The expansion tank was leaking fluid from the cap. It wouldn't seal. I'm now getting a code that the thermostat has failed. I highly recommend you research the parts being used prior to letting him install them. Go with Waller thermostats and avoid the hassle of premature failure. read more

Excellent service and honest. Ryan, Luis, and the team took incredible care of me ever since I first brought my Ford Edge in for a engine power cleaning to diagnose an oil leak. They have since earned my business, and I will be a lifelong customer. I can't say enough about Asmars, they are just extremely professional, honest, and reasonably priced. They're the only mechanic I'd recommend to people. 5 stars, keep it up guys! read more

Had a new rattle under the rear of my Rav 4. Called Asmar's and they said to bring it in now so they could look at it. They quickly put it up on a rack and inspected it. Drove the car back to the office. They said I had bent something when I accidently ran over an asphalt lane divider and that pushed the muffler out of position. They straightened the bent metal and put the muffler back where it belongs. About 15 minutes of their time and NO CHARGE! A shop I took it to before I called Asmar's said they could look at it December 16th! Asmar's made my holiday much happier! read more

Interior was thrashed upon returning of my vehicle, no technician claims they did it but there were no signs of breaking in and the car wasn't in any body else's possession except asmars. They diagnosed the problem fine and were cooperative during that process so I'll give them 2 stars for that. But if you want to drop your car off here just know there may be a risk of someone rummaging through your belongings. read more

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Researched the many mechanics within 3 miles walking distance of my home in Spring Valley and went with Asmar's based on reviews. The reviews don't lie! Yes they are a bit pricier per labor hour than other local mechanics. However, they are very thorough, professional, clean lobby, and in my experience very honest. I spoke to both Jason and I believe the owner Ryan and they were informative and professional. It looks like the owners have changed over 30+ years and yet the reviews have been consistently good for a reason. I had went in with an overdue smog registration and of course my "service engine soon" light on. With a 14 year old car I knew there'd be more issues, but what I appreciated is that they clearly explained "here is what to fix to ONLY take care of that engine light, and here are the strongly recommended issues, and then here's the stuff that you need but it can wait." So, they gave me three different options truly based on how much I could afford. I went with the second, and plan on going back for the rest of it. I appreciated that they broke it down to "RIGHT NOW TO PASS SMOG, very soon before your car has more issues, and hopefully you can take care of this other stuff within the year." After moving further from my last trusty shop, I am SO happy I found a new go-to mechanic. read more

Good price. Relatively fast service. However.... not the best area of town and the seating area was very dirty so I stood outside while they serviced my husbands truck. During that time (approx 45 minutes for a Smog) I was approached by several homeless people. 2 of which were men and they were kind- paying compliments- but a gal alone, it sure didn't feel safe. You'd think someone working there would walk out and help a girl! They didn't pay an ounce of attention and I was the only customer at the time. (Many Other vehicles there but not any customers present) I would probably return - but I'd be very mindful going there alone as a female. read more

My 2008 Lexus RX 350 blew a oil hose line at the front of the engine. All the oil went front to back on the undercarriage. After the repair smelled like oil. Looked up steam engine cleaning and found Asmar's Auto Care. Got a appointment right away and the service was done in a timely manner. Friendly and helpful staff. Under body looks and smells good. read more

This is the only shop that I take my cars to. Over the years, myself, my family, and my friends have relied on Asmars to care for our vehicles. They are always friendly and efficient. The office will send text messages (if you authorize them) suggesting services that it is about time for which is super helpful. I have never had a negative experience with them. read more

Needed steam cleaning for the incredibly grimy, greasy, and oily engine bay and undercarriage of my wife's project car to prep for a new engine. The work was done professionally for sure, but the 5 star review is for the people. James and Andy were great to work with and more than willing to share some resources my wife might find helpful as she continues working on the car. Most impressive was how they only had to be told once that this was her car for them to talk to her instead of me. Usually, when car types see me and my wife side-by-side, they keep looking at and talking to me, even when we've made clear it's her car, not mine. They treated her with respect and that's worth a lot more than the charge for the steam cleaning. read more

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They diagnosed my engine light problem and replaced the mass air flow sensor. That did not clear the catalytic monitor. They drove it for a few days and then found my bank 1 cat was going bad. They put in a lot of effort and time to try and get it smog ready. Thanks for all your effort. read more

I wanted my car to pass smog and they recommended unnecessary fixes. These guys were going charge me $1200+ for a evap and maf fix and had the nerve to say, "We still don't know if this could 100% fix your issue". Literally went to a place nearby and got the work done for $600. Don't waste your money here, seriously. read more

Asmar's was recommended (sister company) by Ed Hanson's after they replaced my '98 Z3 catalytic converter. I couldn't pass smog test. Asmar's worked with me, over numerous trips to finally get the emissions to work properly. Couldn't be happier with their work, their professionalism and their quality of customer care. I'm in Del Mar, and the trips to Spring Valley were a chore, I was extremely pleased and happy to have found them. Thanks to Ed Hanson for the recommendation, and team at Asmar's for the quality care. After 3 months, they called and wanted to know how the car was doing. That's a quality shop, proud of their work, and stand behind it. Can't go wrong with this group. read more

Do not come here for an engine steam clean. I was told by my mechanic that I needed a steam cleaning because part of my engine was leaking, but they couldn't tell exactly what it was due to it being dirty. They recommended that I get it done at Asmar's because it was only $150 and they know the the guys there. When I showed up, the front desk guy told me that it's usually $190, but they're going to give it to me for $169.99. Whatever, I get it, everyone is trying to make money. I payed $170 for an engine steam clean, assuming it would at least be done right. I was wrong. I took my car back to my mechanic because they were going to fix the leak and they told me that my engine is still absolutely filthy! So what did I pay $170?? To top it off, they told me this isn't the first car to come back to them from Asmar's that hasn't actually been cleaned. They may be great at doing other things, but do not waste $170-$190 for an engine steam clean here. read more

This shop is very professional and does great work! They have the BEST warranty I've seen in the car repair business; two years on parts and labor. Their labor prices are above average and parts marked up about 100%. In short dealership like prices. The customer waiting area is VERY small and the shop is in a sketchy neighborhood. If I were to use them again. I would pre-negotiate a lower price or move on to another shop. read more

My old Ford ranger had years/decades of oil and rust on the engine and undercarriage. My mechanic suggested Anmars to get it cleaned and I'm extremely satisfied with the work and cost! Highly recommend this business! read more

There's not many places that do engine bay cleaning, these guys do. I had pretty low expectations going into the job, I figured they would just blast the grease off the bottom. And they did say, "this is not an engine detail, it's just a cleaning". Well, my engine and the bay and all the components in that ol truck were clean as a whistle when I picked it up. And, they turned it around in one day. So, I'm totally pleased with them. Good value and service and professional. I'll go back. read more

5 stars goes to this shop. Had a problem with air conditioner and was suppose to be under an extended warranty. Caution. Read your contract when you purchase one of those. Special thanks to James who put up with me for a couple of days going back and forth with the warranty company. He is a patient, knowledgeable and professional person and I won't forget to mention extremely nice. I didn't even know this shop was in my area. I overheard someone mention this shop when I was in a parts store. So! I checked it out ! Yep! I'll be back. Kudos. Btw. My car was fixed but I paid out of pocket and it was worth it! My ac is working just fine. read more

Avoid dealing with Vick who works there. I drove there and then I received a car that I had to be two away. I went there for engine wash and irresponsible Vick who waited on me broke a different part in my car that would cost me over $425, if he were to fix it. My car stayed there four days and I saw how irresponsible Vick was during the entire process. Even the way he picked me up to go receive my car and in the way he arranged for my ride he was a complete jerk. Stay away from Vick. I wonder if the owner Ryan Ogden knows about Vick and if he instructs him to brake other parts in cars while repairing them. read more

Horrible work. I took my car in about a month ago because my check engine light turned on. Also it was making a loud fan noise. I've had to take it back numerous time and each time I had to pay more. I've gone 2 different times and spend over $1,500 and my check engine light is still on and still making the same noise. So sad they take advantage of people or maybe they just don't know what they are doing. Ima make some calls and see who can help me out with this. Need to take some legal actions because this ain't right. I don't have money to just be throwing it away. Now I have to take more days off work and spend more money to fix something I had already paid for. AGAIN SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T COME HERE. read more

Ryan, Lynette, David & the whole crew at Asmar's -- this is a shop that I know I can trust to send my family and friends to. Without them, I probably wouldn't be able to keep my truck. As I resident of Bonita, now that I have found this great San Diego mechanic close by in Spring Valley - I wouldn't take my truck anywhere else! After 2 other shops totally failing me and my truck, and about to give up after spending thousands of dollars, I decided to give it one last shot with Asmar's. No doubt, this was a tough job -- but Asmar's stuck with it, and they delivered my truck back to me with zero leaks and every last issue fixed. Not only does this shop have integrity (which is hard to come by - a lesson I learned the hard way), but they have the skills. My experience of the great people at Asmar's: Lynette (front desk) is a champion of the customer, has awesome listening skills, documents your concerns, is prompt, and friendly . . . you can't get this anywhere else. Dave (lead technician) really really really knows his stuff. Here's the list of fixes on my classic pickup truck: 1) Fixed -- Stubborn Oil Leak (rear main seal and oil pan). 2) Fixed -- Heat Soak Issue 3) Fixed -- Carburetor and Tuneup (throttle linkage, new choke, tuning). 4) Fixed -- Turn Signal Switch 5) Fixed -- Fuel Sending Unit 6) Fixed -- More engine stuff - too much to list. This truck runs sooo gooood now! Ryan (owner, operator, technician) CARES. Ryan will do everything possible to take care of the customer -- this I know. He only charges what is fair and stands behind his work product. You can not find stand-up guys like this. He's done a great job at this shop to create a culture of integrity and taking care of the customer. And there's more people down there that help get you where you need to go. (As a side Asmar's has the ability to legally steam clean your vehicle's engine compartment. Only a couple other San Diego mechanics have the ability of providing this service - without harming our environment.) Bottom line: This local, independent, family owned and operated garage is the real deal. Give them a shot -- you won't regret it. read more

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My Grandchilds was told by aaa auto club that Asmars was aaa recomended as a honest shop. So she went there and her car stopped running in front of their shop.They charged her $162.50 to test the alternator.Then another $162.50 to install a new one and they charged her $304.20 for .THEN I could not believe they charged her $81.25 to charge the battery.for a total of $734.03. these remanufactored alternators cost them approximately $88.00 I would never send anyone there again. read more

They advertise engine steam cleaning and it is not steam cleaning, it's just a regular pressure washer. I could have taken that money and bought my own pressure washer. False advertising. read more

After seeing so many wonderful reviews on here I started bringing my car here. I never know who I can really trust and who I cannot, so I go by reviews. Everyone here is really nice and they have a courtesy shuttle that if you are close enough they will give you a ride to your destination. Yesterday, I needed to get to Rady's to visit my sick patient and it was too far. Which I understand and not a big deal but was hoping they would. Anyway, my first visit (months ago) I ended up with a bill of thousand or two. I can't remember exactly how much but it was really expensive for me. Somehow, I all of a sudden had a huge major problem with my car. Second visit (yesterday), I went for an oil change and all of a sudden, I have a $500 problem for a power steering leak in the return hose. I decided to take my car in for a second opinion to a place a friend of mine recommended that does car work himself and he is a car enthusiast. Both my friend and this mechanic shop cannot find the leak anywhere and said its bone dry. They checked over everything. Asmars also charges $119/hr. in labor for the problem and the place I went to charges $80/hr. So even if there were a problem, the labor cost is a lot at Asmars. However, no leak is to be found. Just wanted to share the facts. read more

I did Yelp on this people and they are so nice my husband's engine was dirty and they clean it really good. Not only that they gave me a courtesy right at home some water and then also they pick me up, it only took like couple hours for them to steam clean the truck .they are so sweet and so polite I will give them a thumbs-up. I would recommend anybody to go there they're very nice people and they do shutter rides to for free. I forgot to add ,they washed the truck. A big fat thank you read more

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I had recently taken my car in to get a diagnostic done and i dropped it off and 2 days later i got the call that they couldn't figure out what was causing the issue my car was having but they did say my battery needed to be replaced and it could be the cause of the issues. They said if i bought a new battery and i was still having the issues to bring it back then he said it was no charge for the diagnostic since they weren't sure if the battery was the true issue. Well i changed the battery and haven't had any issues. I was shocked that they didn't charge me when i was expecting to pay for the diagnostic. I will be going back because of how honest they were and would recommend them to anyone. read more

I have brought my 4Runner here a few times. Like probably most women, I have been burned before when dealing with auto mechanics. It has made me suspicious and I question everything and want explanations. These guys, specifically Vic and Ryan, have gone out of their way every time to explain things with me and answer all my questions. Even when the job is done and I have called back with even more questions they are always helpful and polite. I had some much needed work done this week and, as always, they worked with me and did the job quickly. I have the utmost confidence in them and the work they do. My car is running so much better! They also give that AAA discount, and have financing options available. read more

I took my RAV4 to Asmars Auto Care for an engine steam clean to detect some oil leaks after an engine was installed on the referral of Sun Auto in El Cajon. The steam clean includes the top & bottom of the engine compartment, front suspension steering rack, front frame & the back of the front wheels. From Ryan, the owner of Asmars, to the Mgr. Vic & Ron, the highly skilled tech who performed my service, I was impressed with their ability to get my RAV steamed in a short amount of time so I could continue with a transmission check & engine diagnostics. I highly recommend Asmars for outstanding service. read more

I started bringing our cars here due to AAA recommendation and all the positive comments on Yelp. The follow up text after your car has been serviced is GREAT! read more

Thank you SO much to Jason and Vic at Asmars! I always feel safer driving away when I leave. I appreciate the professional and knowledgeable care I receive at each visit. Thanks for your help!! read more

As a Honda loyalist for 10 years, I've previously taken all my rides to the dealership for almost everything. From experience, I've felt more confident in the quality of service than going to Pep Boys, etc., even if I was paying premium price for parts and labor. All of this changed when my driver's side window conveniently broke after I got off work the other night. I immediately called around for quotes tomorrow morning; the first shop I called was the local Honda dealership. I got the receptionist and left a message for the tech to call me back. The second call was to Asmar's; Linnette answered the phone and gave a reasonable quote on the spot. I didn't hear back from the Honda dealership until four hours later, and only then did I get a broad guess-timate of the labor and parts quote. I brought my car to Asmar's this morning, and they promptly got to work. Linnette got some fresh coffee brewing for me, and they were done in 2 hours. The total cost for the repair was about $200 less than what the dealership quoted, and they also did a thorough inspection of the car for any other issues. Ryan does a great job of explaining anything that his crew found, and it's an honest inspection. In other words, you don't have to worry about getting upsold for work that you don't need. That kind of honesty goes a long way with me, especially in doing business. For the TL;DR crowd: above-dealership quality work and service for half the price. Made me a believer and a new loyal customer. :) read more