I am a classic car owner. My 1963 Cadillac convertible was having cooling issues and after reading the magnificent reviews I contacted D Mac's. The owner is a wonderful gentleman and mechanic who runs his shop in an old school ethical manner. They made special arrangements to take my boat of a machine. Unfortunately for me, my vehicle was going to need a lot more deep engine repairs. Many shops would try and gouge you. Not D Macs. Despite all the phone calls and time that was already invested in figuring out the issue, D Macs was sorry of my plight and refused to charge me a dime. I am so impressed with this shop and the owner. It is rare to find businesses run in this manner anymore, and I will be sending those I know who need regular service repairs to D Macs in the future. I will also now have my families vehicles sent to D Macs. You are in great hands with a true gentleman and mechanic. Go to D Macs. read more

D Mac's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Escondido, California

This was the best mechanic. Brian was an honest and trustworthy mechanic and overall person. I trust his work

Man! I tried to contact DMaccs to bring my car there tomorrow. I just moved back to the area. They're permanently closed. Brian, I hope you're doing whatever you want, retired nicely. Honest, Knowledgeable, the BEST mechanic Ive ever been to! I've never had a noticeable improvement in my vehicle's performance, until Brian at DMacs! I could cry my eyes out. read more

Very very professional guy and honest ! Always upfront with me about what my car needs and pricing is literally perfect, couldn't have asked for less! read more

D Mac's Auto Repair - Business - Auto Repair Near Me - Escondido, California

Visited 9/14/2018 After accidentally hitting a construction plastic cone on the freeway the night before and having the cone Go up under the car and break the radiator on my ladies car we needed somewhere early the next morning to send it to for repair. Bryan was there and already opened for business. He handed us a card for a guy that would tow us over to the shop. Within a half hour from start to finish our car was towed in put on the rack and we knew what we are facing. Bryan greeted us with a smile and charged what is a reasonable fee for repairs in this day and age. Unfortunately this happened on Friday and they couldn't get another radiator until Monday. Fortunately I was driving in front of her when the accident happened so we came back Tuesday and picked up a car. He helped to make this unpleasant experience as good as it could be. Thanks Brian read more

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25 years. I would never trust auto repair from anyone but D'Mac/Brian is the best! Trustworthy, Honest and so kind.

Very helpful and honest. Always flexible with scheduling and affordable.I always take my car for general maintenance and I feel like he's always quick and offers great advice. read more

Brian is simply fantastic, fast service, trustworthy and reliable. My go to for all my auto needs!

If you are looking for an honest and reliable mechanic, then you found the right spot. Getting auto repairs can be stressful, but not here. Brian is incredibly trustworthy and knowledgeable. One morning, my battery started losing charge during my commute. Freaking out, I called D Mac's to see if I could get my car seen on short notice and was relieved to be told that there wouldn't be an issue. The battery died just down the road, but Brian helped me get it to his shop. The alternator was identified as the issue, and, a short time later, my car was back on the road with a fully charged battery and a new, functional alternator. This is just one of many stories about Brian saving me from having a miserable day and getting my car feeling like new. So I can't recommend this place enough. Seriously, if you need help with your car, go here. Maybe you don't live in Escondido? It's worth the drive. You need your car, right? So you also need someone to help keep that car going. This is where you go. read more

I needed some front brakes for my Kia Soul and was outraged at what the dealership wanted, so I looked elsewhere. I made an appointment with D Macs and was pleasantly surprised. Brian took great care of me and my car without emptying my wallet. I highly recommend D Mac's. read more

Brian is the best. He's been our mechanic for the last few years. He is helpful, honest, knowledgeable and fairly priced. We recommend him to everyone. It's hard to find someone like him these days! read more

They would not even consider working on my 1966 Corvair - so much for Classic Car Restoration. Two stars for referring me somewhere else.

Brain is amazing I can trust him with my car took my car to change my front break pads give me a good price better then prep boys DON'T GO TO PREP BOY they charge you a lot. Just go to brain,he's amazing and works fast I will be going here for now on for my car maintenance ! read more

Quick, friendly and knowledgeable. I don't feel like I'm getting ripped off. I got an oil change and he had me in and out. I made an appointment and expected to be There for a while. I walk to Albertsons and got Starbucks, ate my breakfast and by the time I came back he was done read more

Toyota, Lexus, or '57 Chevy? D Mac's does 'em all! After a misunderstanding with my former mechanic a few years back, I was considering selling my reliable Lexus. It simply needed some expensive maintenance that I didn't trust anybody to do without them messing up something else. Brian saved me when I had to be towed home in the middle of the night due to the previous guy's oil overfill, so I decided to let him do the timing belt, water pump, and brakes. His prices were reasonable for all that work, and I like the fact that he's a one man shop, with no "new guy" to blame mishaps on. My friends were taking bets I'd never make it in there by 7am, but I did, and when Brian was finished, I had a brand-new car. I drove out to the country, up and down hills. Acceleration was much improved, though I'm not sure why. The brakes were silent, and gripped firmly as I eased to a stop from a steep downhill grade. No shuddering rotors, no "you have to break 'em in" squeal. Perfect! I waited a few weeks to write this, making sure it wasn't my imagination. Nope. Turns out I don't need to start riding the bus yet. Thanks Brian. You're worth waking up early for. read more

D Mac's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Escondido, California

Brian at D Mac's is accurate, precise, and pretty quick for maintenance. Had my oil and filter changed along with the cabin filter done in about 45 minutes. Not bad considering the time it takes to rack the car, drain the oil and filter, and change said things, along with resetting the maintenance minder. read more

I have known Brian for over 20 years and would not trust anyone else with my car! If you want an honest diagnosis and fair pricing he's your guy! read more

I have a 1956 Ford Thunderbird that had suspension issues, and a crack in the lower radiator bracket. Car was brought in from out-of-state, and had to go to the CHP for inspection. So my time frame was very tight for the minimum repairs to get the car road worthy. Brian's was the only shop in North County San Diego able to take my car and turn it around in time. He had the radiator core re-built and the bottom bracket was re-machined from scratch. He also performed some other repairs, noted more repairs that would be needed in the future, and completed the car in time for my inspection! If I lived in-land I would have taken it back for the rest of the repairs, but I live near the coast. I took the T-Bird to another shop, and they verified everything that Brian found. Very, very pleased with D Mac's. And again, would not hesitate to use him again, if I had to/lived closer. read more

D Mac's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Escondido, California

Fair prices, Great work and very honest. highly recommend

Brian harks back to the days when a mechanic would not need $125 up front for diagnosing what might be nothing more than a loose fan belt needing tightening. I just needed someone to pop the hood and listen to a peculiar noise. Brian was nice enough to do that. I suspected it had something to do with my power steering as this noise happened only sporadically. He said it was probably some air getting into the system and to wait until I noticed some fluid leaking out and not to be overly concerned as my Tacoma is 18 years old with 100k trouble free miles on it and a full reservoir and clear fluid. Thanks Brian, you are a dying breed of mechanic and repair shop. read more

My car was throwing a ton of different unusual codes Brian came out and looked at it with me and did amazing detective work to figure out what was wrong with it. It was throwing a lot of codes for cylinder misfires and for a catalytic converter. After some awesome detective work, some premium gas, and a quick drive I saved over $2,000. I'll be heading to D Mac's for every problem I have. read more

This is not really a review of D-MAC'S as much as it is a review of coupon books they have sold for free oil changes. I purchased 6 pre-paid DMAC oil changes through Peeler's of San Diego. They honored the first two, but stopped honoring the coupons because they claimed that the vendor started to give the coupon books away. Granted, these coupons are very old (I bought them in 2004), but they are supposed to have no expiration date (says so explicitly) An honorable business would have honored the coupons that were paid for (the fact that they partnered with Peeler's of San Diego and had problems is their problem not the customers). I believe this speaks poorly of this business. For the record, the service for the two oil changes they did was fine. The service was courteous and professional. read more

We own a classic Mustang and I had issues with multiple cracked roller rockers. I brought the car into Brian and he spent a great deal of time with me going over all the issues I had with the car, possible solutions and what to prioritize. We agreed upon a game plan and once the parts were received, Brian had the car running like a champ. There are still problems we need to solve, but I appreciated his communication, deference to my budget, and ability to prioritize the items we work on. I would highly recommend Brian to any needing to get their vehicle worked on. He's knowledgeable, communicative, and honest which is hard to find in any industry. read more

i have my lexus car check engine on, and i went to Brian to diagnose it , he explained everything in detail and with all honesty. saved me a lot, in 5 minutes were out of the shop and problem solved. good to have someone reliable around, highly recommend! read more

Brian is Very honest, affordable and fast. Highly recommend his work and opinions on my car. I have been taking for a ride from other mechanics and shops, but not here Brain is the best I have seen and dealt with in many many years! Thank you Brian read more

This guy is super rude and totally unprofessional. Would NEVER go to him again! Has no idea what he is doing. Runs the shop alone and is the owner and tech. Good luck getting your car back quickly. read more

This is by far the most precious mechanic to know and have in your pocket when in need of a mechanic. At D-Max the mechanics name is Brian. He is remarkable, so friendly, so kind and explains everything. Also he will show you what he's taking off and putting on. I especially love this about him, He has and will explain everything , And if he sees something that needs repairing asap. he'll even show you why it needs to be repaired, and how soon. Believe me you want Brian as your mechanic and to have his number in your pocket at all times just in case you need one. It's also good to have in hand as a genuine good pal and an awesome friend. It's especially easy to make friends with him , wather you wanted to or not. So call Brian at D Mac's automotive repair you'll be happy you did. read more

Look no further. What a blessing to find an honest person. How refreshing is that? Brian does Great work at a very fair price. He knew exactly what the problem was, quoted me a price, did the job in 1 day, did it right and it didn't cost 1 cent more than he quoted me. I am a new lifetime customer . read more

Brian is the best. I live in Oceanside. This is the only shop I trust not to lie to me. Prices are more than fair.

Brian the owner of D Mac's is an absolute saint in the grimy mechanic world. If you a female who's tired of getting treated like you're a moron go pay Brian a visit. He has the utmost respect for his customers. He'll go out of his way to tell you what isn't needed even when you insist on repair info something you think needs replacement or repair. He is extremely knowledgeable, not only does he know how to fix automobiles but he knows how they work. He can trouble shoot from a glance. It's mind blowing to see him work. I've had about $3-4k worth of work done on my car for $1200 over the past few weeks. Point is Brian is where I will be forever taking my vehicles from now on and you should too. read more

I was referred to D Mac's by a friend, I'm glad I went. He is a kind and funny man. Will for sure go back.

Brian's auto repair shop is excellent! I drove 45 min. to have him take a look at my car. He was highly recommended by a friend and I'm glad I made the trip to come here. He is professional and cares about his customers. He explained things in detail and made sure we were on the same page of what was best and needed. He took care of my car very promptly. In the past I've struggled to find a good mechanic. I know I've found someone reliable and honest and reasonably priced. I will definitely be coming back for all my check ups etc. Thank you for taking good care of my car Brian. read more

I was blessed to find this garage. My family have been my mechanics and have always fixed and maintained my car in Arizona and now that I'm in San Diego it's been hard for me to find someone I can trust and gives me the honest truth. I was so relieved when I found Brian and his garage. Thank You Brian read more

Very professional and courteous service is what I experienced at this auto repair shop. Bryan was very calm, which is an important quality when dealing with people's cars. He communicated clearly and contacted me often with updates regarding my vehicle repair. He was always polite and asked questions allowing me to be "in charge"of decisions. As a female that means a lot. You can be bullied a bit by mechanics but not Bryan. And lastly, Bryan followed up with a call later that evening after I picked up my car to make sure everything was running smooth. It was! I've got myself a new mechanic! read more

I took my 1994 Grand Prix in for new tires and they were wonderful! One of the customers waiting for his Racing Car Trans Am told me all about Mac being in racing and Mac showed me his racing car his computer. They did a wonderful job and treated my 20 year old car this year with respect. Thanks Guys, me and my car will be back. read more

If you're having trouble with your vehicle, Brian is the man to see. He scanned my codes for no charge at all and told me the cheapest/best way to go about fixing the issue. I ended up picking up the part I needed which came with a lifetime warranty. He wanted to make sure I wouldn't have to keep buying a new part every time it went bad. Did I mention the diagnostic, quote and advice was free?! All in all, you should bring your car here. Brian is very passionate about his craft and only wants the best for you and your vehicle. read more

I'm not from around here. I am from ND and I can normally fix up my car myself. But when it comes to me needing to take it across the country on a big move I didn't want to put my break pads and my disks on by myself. I called around and Dmac was the cheapest i could find. As soon as i got my car there he was outside waiting and told me to hop out and he could take it from there. He let me know i could walk around and that it would be done within an hour. An hour later i came back and he was all done. I paid him, he drove my car around the parking lot for a second to make sure it was safe to drive and I was off! He was a very funny sweet guy. I would recommend to anyone! Great service! read more

I've know Brian for 15 years I'm glad he finally bought this shop although it's been down sized professionalism has stayed the same he does as he says and doesn't pressure you into something that you do not need! He is a honest guy and that's a rare quality to find these days! Small shop family owned customer based loyalty is rewarded like royalty ! I can not recommend D Macs automotive enough. And for you gear heads Brian is a wiz when it comes to old school hot rods!!!!! read more

Loved this place. Went there today and got more than an oil change I also bought 2 tires and mr.mac helped me with an oil change and then told me I needed a few more things done with my car but didn't push any sales on me. I did not feel pressured at all and appreciated his help. If you want to be treated with honesty and respect and have great service done on your car you should go here! read more

Seriously one of the best mechanics I have ever been to. Very honest and fairly priced which can be hard to come by. I will definitely be bringing all of my cars to him in the future with any issues. Thanks again! read more