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

Amazing team that will take care of you and that is very knowledgeable- 100% would recommend going…read moreto them !

So after my previous issues with their repairs still making squeaking noise, they admitted to me…read morethat they did not know what the issue was. That being said, Peter gave me some money back from my repair to figure it out somewhere else and that is something that I genuinely appreciate and is above and beyond considering the repairs they did do are remaining. I mean that's honestly the best customer service at a car shop I have EVER experienced. So take a chance and take your car here.

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 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!

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.

Came in for A/C service. I thought it needed a recharge but because it died suddenly I was bracing…read morefor a more expensive repair. Yes, indeed, I needed a new condenser, but the price was reasonable and the service was great. Lori, the receptionist and cat-manager was detailed and helpful.

Outstanding effort by Lauri T. and mechanic team with the…read morediagnosis of items needed for our 2006 Honda Element. No upselling just pure professional advice and great service at every step in the process. Highly recommend.

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!!

This is a great auto repair! They are very helpful and kind and their prices are reasonable. Their…read morerepair service is seamless and efficient. They can even repair a cracked windshield and detail your car. They will give you a ride to and from home if needed. Best of all they do quality work.

Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair was a complete disaster…read more This place bought a cheap aftermarket suspension pump for my Mercedes Benz SL 500 without telling me, which blew out in less than 6 months after charging me more than $5,000 to install it. As the professional mechanics they should have known the cheap aftermarket suspension pump would not be compatible with my Mercedes. Then when I brought my car back to have them fix my car based on their "RunCarRun" policy, they charged me another $1,200+ dollars even though the mechanics couldn't fix my car at all. They actually called me to tell me that they had to give up on trying to fix my car because they did not know how to fix my Mercedes suspension pump. This place is a complete ripoff and is not a professional repair shop. I went to Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair about 2 blocks away in Encinitas and they actually fixed my car with a Mercedes suspension pump for less money and my car is still running more than 24 months later. GO TO Charlie's Auto Repair!!

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.

Usually I go to the Pep Boys of Poway but I was yesterday in Encinitas and my clutch was making a…read moresqueaky noise, so I checked the nearest place to check and found the Pep Boys of El Camino Real. Fast and enjoyable interaction and I always like Pep Boys because I feel they are very honest and clear with the car issues. Waiting time was not long at all and I think they are very efficient. Plus the mechanic with the long beard looked so cool . The man handling the payment of the service was very nice telling me how much I would have to pay in case my issue comes back and what would be the repair cost approximately. No pressure and no upsell.