Best mechanic in town! Have been going to Baba John's for years now and have always received top quality service. Highly recommended!

I did not hire this shop directly, but I had an unpleasant experience dealing with Mike from Baba John's Brakes & Auto Repair Inc. A potential buyer for my car scheduled a pre-purchase inspection with Mike. I fully understand my car (a 2011 model) was not perfect -- far from it. However, after about 30 minutes of inspecting the car, Mike proceeded to speak very negatively about it, both to me and the potential buyer. He pointed out every possible flaw (some real, some exaggerated) in a rude, unprofessional, and almost aggressive manner. He never mentioned a single positive thing, just an endless list of problems, delivered with unnecessary negativity. He didn't even provide a written report -- it was all verbal, which made it even less professional. I understand a mechanic's job is to point out issues, but Mike's approach felt less like an honest evaluation and more like a mission to completely scare the buyer away. He even irresponsibly used the word "salvage" -- a serious accusation that was completely unfounded. Later that same day, a different buyer looked at the car and took it to a different mechanic, who disagreed with about 80% of Mike's claims. In fact, I ended up selling the car that same day to the new buyer, who paid my full asking price after a reasonable inspection elsewhere. While I was fortunate in the end, the horrible experience dealing with Mike left a very bad impression. I can't speak for his skills as a mechanic, but based on his behavior, I seriously question his professionalism and integrity. read more

Great customer service! I asked questions about getting a pre purchase inspection and the price was reasonable. Unfortunately I was unable to bring my car in for the inspection due to my availability, but I recommend this location regardless! read more

Needed my brakes changed due to a botched job by my dealership. Excellent communication. They were very up front with labor and cost. And even went out of their way to accommodate my situation when a few unforeseen issues with my car came to light. 10/10 would recommend for amazing service! read more

I ended up at Baba John Brakes after having went to the dealership for a car I had just received. I knew that the vehicle needed a few things done to it, and figured I'd maybe pay the slightly more for a dealership to "know that the job was done right". After having received a quote for the work that needed to be done to "legally" (yes, the dealer tried to hold my car hostage by implying I couldn't have it until the work was done) take my car back that was in excess of 10,000$, and over 30,000$ for the car to be in perfect condition, I brought it in the Baba John Brakes. Mike and his wife were quick and efficient with responding, making the drop off easy and communicating with me along the way letting me know what needed to be done. In the end Mike ended up having to do MORE work than the dealership quoted to get the car in "legal" order. And it cost a minor fraction of the 10,000 estimate I was given by the dealer. He also let me know of a few other minor things that he could have tried to up-sell me saying it needs to be done right now to make an extra buck, but instead he assured me they aren't anything to worry about, and that I could come back at a later date to get fixed. I can't recommend this place enough and am so glad I have found a trustworthy place to bring my car for its maintenance!! read more

Excellent services. I have used their services three times now, one brake, one electrical, and one regular annual maintenance. All turn out to be good. Honest pricing and courteous care. read more

Great service from Baba John's! Mike was very knowledgeable and did great work faster than expected with fair pricing. Will be taking my other cars here too. read more

I took my car in to replace the breaks. Mike was there to greet me as soon as I pulled in. He inspected the breaks, explained what he saw and gave me a couple of pricing options. The customer service here is 5 star, I felt well taken care of the moment I drove up. His pricing is very fair, I felt like he had my best interest at heart. His service is very professional, the job he did was excellent and done in a reasonable amount of time. Highly recommend Baba John Brakes. read more

Had a wonderful experience with Mike. He was completely honest, upfront, and extremely communicative. He was a referral from the oil change center I went to in Carmel valley. Mike got my vehicle in right away, did the repairs at my first appointment, and returned it to me before day end. All at a very reasonable rate. A great family owned business. Definitely recommend!!! read more

My brakes started squeaking and I didn't feel safe driving very far. I did a search in my neighborhood and found him so close by! The reviews were great, so I gave him a call. He was super friendly and was able to get me in a couple of days later. He explained the costs and replaced four brake pads the same day. When I picked it up and was driving home, I heard a thump, like I ran over a soda can, but was nervous that it could be the brakes. I sent him a text after hours on a Friday and he said he could look at them the next day. I didn't think it was the brakes, and he wanted to be safe rather than sorry. While I was there on Saturday, he noticed I needed an oil change and took care of that, too! I'll definitely be back. The brakes are fine :) read more

I was referred over to Baba John's and grateful that I was. Mike and his wife were friendly and professional. Mike listened to my concerns and made great recommendations. He is very knowledgeable and I am happy with the results. I did a lot of research on auto shops prior to choosing Baba John's and I can say with full confidence that they are top notch. Fair pricing and honest. Thank you for the exceptional service! I look forward to returning. read more

I had a great first experience at Baba John. I spoke with Mike about my brakes. He asked me if I could bring my vehicle in for a free brake inspection. I brought it in the next morning. I dropped my vehicle off. Mike called me back in less than an hour with my quote. I thought it was a fair price and asked him to do the repairs. He called me back when it was ready for pickup. Mike is easy to talk to about repairs. He knows what he is doing. Mike is also a nice guy. I will be bringing my vehicles to Mike from now on. Thank you Mike read more

I had a great experience at Baba Johns Brakes off Sorrento Valley Road. They're a family owned business and they took the time to explain to me the brake situation with my car, didn't charge me for the inspection and told me my car could go another 10-15k miles. Feel so grateful to have honest, skilled mechanics in our neighborhood! read more

I have been using Baba John's for all my mechanic needs on a 1999 Lexus SUV and a 2014 BMW X5 for over 4 years. Mike is always forthright and if the issue is something he doesn't handle, he steers me in the right direction! 100% satisfaction! read more

Mike is outstanding. He is so professional, polite, intelligent, just the whole mechanic package. He seems to know his stuff and charged very fairly - I expected to hear much higher prices. He did the work on time and gave me valuable insight into my car's situation. Take your car here. read more

I had a lot of friends that were raving about Baba John's for brakes and all auto mechanic repairs. I called them and spoke with Mike T. He set up a time for me to come in. He also preordered the brakes so I wouldn't have to get my car inspected and bring the car back when the brakes came in. He said he would return the brakes if I didn't need them. Once I got there, he saw I was about to call an Uber so he lent me his extra car. I called me the same day and said everything was done. He also gave me an oil change. The price of everything, which inclined shaving down my rotors bc I waited too long to get brakes, was almost half the price as what I expected. I am literally in awe of how this family own business took care of me. I will take my car to this place for life. read more

Mike is amazing. I called in and made an appointment for an oil change. He was really helpful and energetic on the phone and gave helpful directions. When I came in, he was ready for me and serviced my car promptly. He reported on everything and gave good advice after. Highly recommend Mike and the business! read more

Mike is honest, reliable, and expertly handles both routine maintenance and troubleshooting those strange automotive problems that crop up from time to time. Highly recommended! read more

I heard about Baba John Brakes from my co-workers, several of them were customers who referred me with great comments about their experiences. I have taken my car to Baba John Brakes for the past couple years now. I honor people that exhibit heartfelt pride in the work they do. John & Mike treat their customers with care, respect and consideration. I always feel confident that my car is being serviced thoroughly and both John & Mike are overly generous with fixing small details that are often overlooked by other shops. Their consistent honesty has built a strong trust between us and I value that. Integrity is an attribute that I hold in high regard, which is why I happily not only repeat my business with them, but also suggest others to do the same! read more

Super great guy that runs it he fit me in on my only day off and didn't try to haggle me into something I didn't need! Great place!

My experience couldn't have been better. I was able to get my car in right away. The work was done quickly. The price was fair, and Mike was friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. When I picked up the car, he showed me the spend pads and explained the wear. I will definitely recommend and will be a repeat customer. read more

Mike is the most caring mechanic I know. He is honest and truly cares what happens to you and your car. He is fair in his prices and just a great mechanic. Trust and honestly are his biggest positives. Overall you can't go wrong taking your car to him read more

I yelp this location so i did not know what to expect. When i arrives I spoke with a mechanic named mike and he was very helpful and genuine. He took the time to explain to me the best option for my car that would cost me the least while giving me optimal performance. He also explain a lot of things that previous mechanics i had did not. Overall i was satisfied with the service and most definetily i would recommend this place.. read more

Mike has gone above and beyond his call of duty to help us with our vehicles. He is knowledgeable, courteous and pleasant. A great worker!!! I would highly recommend him. read more

Best way to describe mike is that he is a G! Honestly the best mechanic I know. It has been a year since I became a regular customer with him and I could say I was satisfied with his work all the time. He has always been straight up with me and has never once overcharged me. He has 5 stars for a reason. I will highly recommend anyone to Mike. read more

I tend to not want to rate mechanics because it's always dicey and there's always some stuff I don't like. I put Mike to the test from the phone, unintentionally, and he showed amazing customer service when I was being quite difficult. I was really surprised so I booked an appointment. I called around to ensure I got the best rate for oil change in the area as he promised. He was right and I was in his shop one hour later. Remarkable customer service in person left me wanting to just keep coming back. First mechanic in SD and I will never write such a review about anyone else since mechanics are usually poor at customer service. Btw his service was equally as great and he showed me so much about my car. And guess what? He didn't start recommending random tune ups or issues w my car. Crazy right? But he deserves 6 stars for his time after he showed me bunch random things I should watch out for etc. I badly needed front brakes and he says just get it done when u reach ur home in SF u will be ok or come back to me next week when ur back in SD. Thanks Mike read more

What can I say? These guys treat every customer like family. I have taken my cars to them for years and I have never had a complaint. They even helped me negotiate a used car purchase when I was buying a car for my mom. This company is run with honesty and a lot of hard work. I'll be back for certain. read more

I've taking both my cars here and have always left feeling confident in the work that Baba John and his son Mike have done for me and my family. This is a family owned and run business, you will get top notch service at a great price. From brakes to oil changes to much much more. read more

Excellent mechanic and family member. From simple brake jobs and oil changes to more complicated fixes Mike does a great job at a reasonable price. I Highly recommend this company! read more

FANTASTIC experience!! My girlfriend struck a curb while driving at night, and damaged the rim, control arm, sway bar link, wheel bearing, and inner/outer tie rods among other smaller issues. My gf is in college (money is tight), so I called around to 5+ locations looking for the best price. Numerous other locations quoted me hundreds of dollars more, or didn't respond to me at all. Mike at Baba John Brakes was super down-to-earth, professional, reasonable and responsive so I chose them. Mike identified the major problems with the car, and discussed what necessarily needed to be addressed, and what could wait. I never felt like I was being up-sold on parts/services, and had a real, matter-of-fact conversation with him about damages, pricing and recommendations (the longest conversation I've ever had with a mechanic). He quoted me 2 hours of labor to replace one specific part (Car repair guides also quote 2 hours), and he charged me 1.5 hours because it had gone more quickly than expected! He easily could have charged me the 2 hours and I would have never known. I am inherently skeptical about mechanics because I've been swindled and up-sold before, and it's difficult to verify whether or not I truly need certain repairs or not, but my treatment was so friendly and professional, that I felt obligated to comment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! THANK YOU MIKE! read more

I had a great experience at Baba John Brakes. I took my GMC Yukon for a brake work. The job was done in a timely manner, with great quality and very reasonable price. I would recommend this place for brake work. read more

My husband's been taking his vehicles here for years and has always been extremely satisfied with the work. Excellent customer service and you are always treated like family. I have brought my vehicles here as well and have always been happy with the outcome. It is so hard to find a shop that is honest and takes pride in the work they perform. I would highly recommend them for any of your auto repair needs! read more

I heard about Baba John Breaks from a good friend of mine, who had nothing but wonderful things to say. I was pleasantly surprised to find friendly, passionate and reliable people behind the brand, led by Mike. My 2005 Ford Escape experienced a notorious problem, which Mike was able to clearly diagnose, explain to me in simple and honest terms, and fix the issue. Since then, my car has been running great and I've returned for a break service and oil change. I will continue to go to Baba John Breaks because I know they will do a careful, considerate and efficient job. I recommend them to everyone! Such generous and lovely people! read more

Great local business with honest pricing. I was sick of paying top premium for such basic services. I found these guys from word of mouth and thank god I did. Mike was so nice and he got me in and out as promised. This is my new local mechanic. read more