Ryan is amazing, while staff is amazing!…read more Great prices, (get the coupons), super fast service, courteous, explains things to you well, and checks your carfax and reports updated services on your behalf! Come here not just for oil changes but other service items. Eg my dealer charges $349 for transmission fluid, they charged $230 and I didn't have to leave it at the dealer for the whole day! Definitely my go to place!

Ryan and the crew were wonderful. The place was super busy and the attitudes were wonderful. Ryan…read morewas especially welcoming and knew his stuff!

Probably my best experience getting an oil change. These guys are organized, thorough, and…read moreextremely courteous. You can really tell their training and professionalism is top notch. I will definitely be back- Many thanks to the crew at Encinitas Valvoline:)

Quick and convenient. Usually no line if you go in the…read moremornings. Afternoons around lunch time could be busy. All the coupons can be found on line on their site. The staff is efficient and professional. They do like to recommend extra services like an air filter or to change break fluid. Overall it is my to- go oil change business.

Problem: Check engine light - P155 error, catalytic sensor failed…read more Reasonable estimate to repair and the problem fixed. Next problem: The vehicle has to be driven an unknown number of miles, at a steady unknown speed for 10 miles, for an unknown number of times, for the computer to calibrate with the new sensor. After 30 days and multiple preliminary tests, Encinitas Automotive gave the green light for the Smog Check. Service is personal and friendly, and will be my goto for automotive issues.

Be-careful - your diagnosis fee does not go towards your bill. I went in wanting to explore an…read moreaccretion issue and oil leak. I was charge 2 diagnostic fee's = $460. Crazy. Ultimately, quoted me 17k in repairs on a daily running car. Also, quoted me 2k for a fuel pump, found OEM online for $700. Watch out.

Had a great experience with these guys. Basically everything you want from a mechanic: honest,…read moretransparent, friendly, competent, and fairly priced. They diagnosed the issue quickly for only $45 and they let me apply that as a credit to the repair. They showed me pics and explained how they reached the diagnosis that they did. The got me in quickly and everything went smoothly. I will happily use them for any future work. Thanks!

We paid $90 for a smog check, and then two days later I got a quote through Yelp for $70. It was a…read more"typo," which I don't believe. EDIT #1: This truck passed the smog check in December, 2024, for a title transfer. This shop failed the smog check because there were no CARB EO numbers, but in order for the truck to have passed last time, those numbers had to have been on the catalytic converters. If they couldn't find the numbers it was either because there was dirt obscuring them or because the numbers were positioned so that a mirror (which all shops have) could display them. Once we get the truck checked again, I'm going to file a complaint with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. EDIT #2: Now that I think about it, this guy should never have run the smog check and charged us if he couldn't see CARB EO numbers. I'm filing a CBAR complaint right now. EDIT #3: California Bureau of Automotive Repair complaint number 661D-5NXDZV has been filed. The business information is: License number is 300634 Issuance Date August 27, 2021 Expiration Date August 31, 2026 Listed as ENCINITAS SMOG & AUTO REPAIR PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER: NAZARI, ARIAN

I have been coming here for well over 15 years with the many cars I have owned. I highly recommend…read morethem. They are competitive with pricing. I trust them with all my repairs. They are professional and know their " stuff". I have dealt with Jeff and Travis for all these years. They go the extra mile and back up what they say. Very trusting, gets the repairs completed and competitive pricing. Five Stars *****

DON'T FALL FOR CABIN FILTER SCAM! I went in for $69 oil change, and was charged $140 MORE to…read morereplace cabin filter. They said my car smelled of mice excrement and said they were in the cabin filter due to my car sitting for long lengths of time. THAT IS A BLATANT LIE! I drive 8 miles round trip to work every day. I SHOULD HAVE LOOKED UP COST FOR CABINETS FILTER REPLACEMENT BEFORE AGREEING! Sad that no one is honest anymore.

These guys are great. I've used them consistently for my vehicles over the past 4-5 years…read more Today, I took a Mercedes in and it was found I had some issues with the exhaust. Project that would have likely cost me several thousand dollars. Ian, their advisor, instead shared with me that I had an extended warranty with Mercedes and I could take it to them to have the work done for free. I've never dealt with a shop who's ever done something like that. Highly recommend

OVERCHARGING - I brought my 2005 Jeep Wrangler here as a new customer to replace the driver-side…read moreseatbelt buckle. I supplied the part myself because Jeep no longer makes it, and I asked for an estimate for labor only. I was quoted $480 and was explicitly told this was a high estimate and that the final cost would likely be lower unless the job turned out to be unusually difficult. This repair is very straightforward and, based on standard repair information and widely available tutorials, should take about one hour. This is not a complex or labor-intensive process. There are four bolts to remove the seat and one other bolt to remove the receptacle for the seatbelt. When I picked up my car, I was charged the full $480 with no explanation. The invoice did not include an itemized breakdown of labor hours, labor rate, or how the charge was calculated. After I questioned the charge and pointed out that this is typically a one-hour job, they reduced the price by $50, bringing it to $430, which is still extremely high for this type of work. They later offered $100 off as store credit if I brought my car back, but I'm not comfortable returning, since my concern is being overcharged in the first place. This shop had an opportunity to fix the issue by issuing a fair refund, and they chose not to. I was hoping this would be an honest, reliable shop for all of my future repairs, but they have lost my business. If you're a woman, I'd recommend coming here with a man so you're not overcharged based on assumptions. After reading other reviews, I noticed that another woman described a very similar experience of being overcharged, which makes this feel like a pattern rather than a one-off mistake. I left feeling like I was taken advantage of. Once I pushed back, the cost suddenly dropped, though still not to a reasonable amount. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this shop. Transparency and fair labor practices matter.

Very happy to bring my car in. They were very friendly and welcoming to the shop. Great service and…read morefair pricing. This will be our new auto shop!

The best! Best…read moreservice. Best integrity. Best professionalism. Best value. An amazing car repair/service center. Thorough. I am a life long customer.

I've used Chuck's Tire Center twice in the past few years (recommended to me by a mechanic) and…read morethey are always very nice and their prices are competitive. I also like that their center is in a quiet area of Carlsbad--so many tire places seem to be on the corner of an insanely busy intersection, so I appreciate how easy it is to pull into the lot at Chuck's. My most recent visit was for a tire that was losing air. Though they said it was challenging to find the hole at first--as it was so tiny--they persisted and repaired the area for a very reasonable price.

Darryle and Omar are good guys, they installed my BC Racing coilovers, and kept good communication…read moreduring the process. Looks great, happy with the results. One side was settling uneven and they invited me to come back and take a look and make adjustments. Turns out it's part of the process, just takes time to settle and is perfect now. Omar even adjusted the castors to give better handling in corners and higher speed. Thanks guys! Will definitely be back, since they offer many services at fair prices.

Moonlight Motors is the best!! They really appreciate & take care of their loyal customers & their…read morerefferals!! Just Call Tony & you experience what I mean!! They are the best,they're honest& empathetic! Moonlight Motors is the best

Great tire shop helped me when I had a flat for a very good deal would reccomend to friends and…read morefamily ask for Tony !!!!!

I called Ferguson's Garage for a smog. They scheduled me right in. Very friendly and helpful. I…read moredropped my car off, went and had lunch at one of the many nearby restaurants. Within 20 minutes I was texted my car was ready to pick up, just as I finished lunch. Great, convenient service.

The staff at Furgerson's was very welcoming, very focused on customer satisfaction, very…read moreprofessional, and very fast in taking care of the smog check required by the DMV! I will absolutely take my business there again!