Super helpful. My Tacoma threw a Check Engine Light - I dropped by, they read the codes and let me…read moreknow the issue (in my case, a cam shaft positioning sensor). Knowing that part was covered by warranty, I saved myself the elbow grease and got it fixed at Toyota - time saver and super great service! I buy all my filters and accessories from them - especially heavy duty batteries for off-road vehicles with auxiliary lighting - can't beat it!

My wife called me as she was driving because the "add oil" alert came on. I told her to go by the…read morenearest auto store on her way down. I actually stopped at this one before for the same issue. She said her experience was exceptional. Within 30 seconds of walking in she was immediately helped and escorted by the employee (she said she thinks he was the store manager) to the correct location of 5W-40 oil we needed. After she paid and was in the process of trying to pop the hood, he noticed her struggling and came outside to help. Great example of customer service.

I went to the store today to check on getting some snow chains and was met by a woman behind the…read moredesk that had such a negative and non-focused attitude on my request that I would never go there again... Improve suggestion? Customer service

Very nice shop that took over the old Miyabi location. Had to go in to get screws for my license…read moreplate holder as the auto body shop who fixed my car took off my plates and didn't put them back on. They really had great service and ended up going out of their way to find me these screws. A lot of work for two little screws and it was much appreciated.

The guy changed my battery while I waited and did so fast and efficiently -- there was a bracket…read moreholding down my battery that corporate apparently doesn't want their employees to mess with -- but the guy who changed my battery explained everything and made an exception, which I appreciated so I didn't have to change it myself. I'm glad I have an older car -- would you believe that newer cars won't accept a new battery until you register it or something with the car's computer? Think I'm showing my age but I digress. One thing I recommend is to keep your car running for a while or drive it around as a new battery sitting for a while can lose charge. Don't turn it off right away. It chugged a bit to start the second time but did so and after driving for 15 I was good to go. The store is well organized and clean. Great variety of supplies -- much easier than hunting on Amazon. Good to see brick and mortar stores like this that hold their own. You can even pick up some Lucas CLP and an "Extreme Duty" needle oiler, which is stocked right across from the register as you walk in. That's a nice touch :)

They've moved! Now located on the corner opposite the old spot -- easy to find. The crew here is…read moresuper friendly and helpful. If you're planning to drop off old motor oil, be sure to call ahead and check -- the oil tank can fill up fast.

I brought my car to Pep Boys in Encinitas because my car is getting older and I assumed I needed…read morenew brakes. I dropped it off expecting a big bill. Shortly after I got a call from Jorge. He told me I actually had plenty of brake life left on all four brakes. No upsell. No pressure. Just honesty. That kind of integrity is rare in auto repair. Jorge could have easily sold me work I did not need. Instead he did the right thing. He is a highly ethical person. This Pep Boys location has earned my trust and my loyalty. I will absolutely be a customer for life. Highly recommend asking for Jorge if you want honest service.

Thank You to Tien, Arnie and the rest of the crew at Pep Boys Encinitas…read more Once again they took great care of our sons car. Fair Honest Professional and always there to go the extra mile with their expertise. Thank You Thank You Thank You Mike Sirota

Went to a competitor with a battery issue, and they couldn't solve my problem, but William at…read moreAdvanced took care of me with no issues. Took my old battery at no extra charge, and I was out of there in less than 10 min... all good. The other guy couldn't guarantee that I could drive off the lot. I highly recommend these people

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I don't recommend this business. I went in with an estimate…read morefor repairs. After I paid and picked up my car. I went back because my car was not running right. They refused to fix my car. I am still waiting to hear back from my credit card company. However had to take my car somewhere else. The mechanics told me Charlie's Auto had done an unprofessional job and had silicone everywhere in the engine.

I am finally posting a review since my Infiniti G37 has been serviced by Charlie's for the last…read moreseven months for different issues one after the other. These guys are incredible! They worked on my brakes many times during a span of five months until the problem was solved and they were no longer squealing. They did not give up! Derrick is extremely personable and patient! He always responded quickly to my calls and made sure my car was serviced in a timely manner. Nico is great and runs a tight operation. I highly recommend Charlie's and will keep going back. Derrick is definitely the man of the hour in my book!!

They took my car in right away although extremely busy & diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly…read more My car runs beautifully now. I was amazed at their knowledge, professionalism, courtesy, and patience in explaining everything to me and keeping me updated. It also was more affordable than I had expected. It was really an incredible experience that put me at ease, and I would highly recommend this great team!

Del Mar Automotive is a great repair shop in Del Mar. Todd, Chris, Josh, and Rob are all awesome…read morepeople and excellent at fixing cars. Plus, they are all friendly and honest about the required repairs and cost. Todd was nice and honest to tell me about going to Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair when I was having suspension pump problems with my SL500 Mercedes. This is why I have been a loyal customer of DM Auto for almost 30 years!! Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair was ripping me off and was not even able to fix my car even though they charged me way too much for their incompetent service and gave up on fixing my car. Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair fixed my car for less money and it is still running great more than 2 years later.

Tom and his team get the job done and are very easy to deal with. I was referred to Cardiff…read moreClassics from a "real deal" local shop. Tom knows his stuff and made a few moves on the car, all things I wish I would have come up with. Anyways, bring these guys a legit Car and you can say "goodbye" to it.

Total scam artist. Sold me a complete lemon of a truck. It's actually relisted again for sale on…read moretheir website for more than I paid for it. 55k for a Green/white cheyenne k10. Don't buy it ! The description is a lie. It hasn't been fully restored!!! Its an oil leaking rust with bondo throughout the entire body, the white 2 tone isn't even paint, it's a vynal wrap. The rust has also been painted over. Thr guages in the dash do not work, the turn signal isnt even present on the steering column and the AC does not work. They were forced to take it back and give my bank the money back because I refused to transfer it to my name. Tom discouraged me from coming out there to pick the truck up myself because he knew I wouldn't buy it if I had seen it 1st. My mistake for taking his word, he is 100 percent a lier !!!! Do not buy anything from them without seeing it 1st hand and in person. Inspect every aspect of the vehicle from top to bottom before you give them a cent !!!! I will follow up on every site that allows me to give an honest review from one end of the internet to the other to warn people of this shoddy scam artist. Also.... read the Google reviews, I was not their 1st victim!!!!!!!!!!! Below I have provided the photos from their website and the photos of the truck from when I recived it. Also the vehicle description from their website. All lies. It's relisted at $55,000