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.

Wow! So kind and helpful! Really impressed with how great service is here. Peter is a real gem!read more

It was easy to schedule an appt before arriving to the location. Daniel was very helpful when I…read morearrived and they completed my smog check. He also showed me an issue near my engine and was helpful in describing what it was. I would recommend this shop to a friend, neighbor or anyone looking for a mechanic.

Update. 100% scammers. They failed me on a smog, said I had a crack hose, total lie but just look…read moreand listen to the smog tech, dude is barely a functioning adult. Liars through and through, I wont even get gas at this rundown pos shop. So after he failed me for a cracked nose and tried to upsell me on some new hoses, Hoses were new already but 4th grade drop out who could not even figure out how to plug in an ODB reader said he could have the hoses the next day, I went to a real smog test place and passed no problem. The smog tech there even called out the failed test as Encinitas star smog, well known scammers it appears. If you are reading this because they tried or did scam you....file here... https://www.bar.ca.gov/file-a-complaint Poster a picture, the people who,work there are just as run down as the the rest of the place.

I used to take my car to the dealer for standard maintenance. Last time, they charged me thousands…read moreof dollars for a list of repairs, but I thought to myself, "Never again!" So I looked for a place near me and tried Coastal because the reviews were so good. Wow! I wish I could give 10 stars. Not only did they charge me 1/3 of what the dealership would have charged, they did a much better job. A bit of oil spilled on the engine, and they steam cleaned it so it wouldn't smell. One of the reasons it's more affordable is that you're not paying for fancy waiting rooms, loaner cars, etc. So what? You can go to Naked Cafe nearby and have a great breakfast or lunch, and they do the work so quickly (if you have an appointment) that you don't need a loaner anyway. These days, when you get so used to businesses letting you down and even screwing you over, it's nice to find a place that treats you like a real customer.

This was the second time taking my ancient Acura MDX to Chris, both times because the dealer was…read moreunable to tell me whether a proposed and expensive repair could solve a problem. Each time, Chris was able to immediately understand and explain what was wrong and what it would take to fix it; in addition, each time, he also proposed alternate solutions at lower prices that he thought would be adequate. And they were. He is smart, knows and understands cars, and even seems to feel affection for some of them! I cannot recommend this place highly enough - I'm tempted to go look for some other thing wrong I can take to him.

I cannot recommend a more trustworthy and quality-driven auto shop!…read more Drew and his team have consistently delivered excellent customer service and expert repairs for my family's domestic and import vehicles for (at least) 4 years. The pricing is more-than fair, but as aforementioned, it is the TRUST that keeps me returning and passionately recommending Drew. Gotta love that place!

From start to finish, this was a great experience! Nice lounge area so that I could work while I…read morewaited, fully stocked fridge and snacks, quality and timely service. Answers all my questions! Would highly recommend anyone to give this place a shot! I had my tires rotated, oils changed and fluids topped off as well as a diagnostic for my entire car!

I had called Furgerson's last week and made an appointment for rat repellant installation for 1/24…read moreat 8:30am. When I arrived they couldn't find my appointment, however, they were able to accommodate me right away. They also checked my tire pressure which was so nice. Peter was very professional and kind. I look forward to working with Furgerson's in the future!

Took my 2017 Acura RDX in for an issue with the AC. Received an estimate of $2400 to replace the AC…read morecompressor which seemed a bit high, but I assumed most of the cost was for the compressor. However, it turned out the compressor was $700, and the labor was $1700. I complained about the labor cost for what should have been less than a days job, but Furgerson's tried to explain it was justified. In fact, they claimed they have lower labor costs than other shops in the area. I felt I had been gouged and don't plan on returning to Furgerson's.

I needed a smog for my 2008 BMW. I scheduled an appointment on Yelp for a future morning prior to…read moremy gym visit. I was in and out of there in 20 minutes. They're very friendly and I'll gladly go back there again.

Great service and quality work! I was in and out in no time. Thank you, you guys are great!read more

This place has the most amazing people!!! Truly great souls and literal pillars within the…read morecommunity. They also KNOW cars. I had 3 mechanics tell me my life was in danger. I was terrified. Brads told me what to look for when it did get bad but I still had a little more time. They assured me it was ok! I was starting life over and needed more time. When the signs they spoke of showed I took it in. They saved my life in so many ways and am so grateful! They are the absolute best place anywhere around!

This place does not rip off women !!! Thank you Brad's auto…read morefor the best prices and quality too.

Wanted to update this review brought in kind of a jalopy Boxster. Derrick is a fantastic service…read moreadvisor. Their techs are super talented too. Vehicle came back transformed definitely breathed new life into it. Drives so much better. They make common sense recommendations and understand the assignment. Charlies has earned my business long-term. They're always super friendly and their staff is extremely knowledgeable. Thanks guys really appreciate your team!

I just facilitated an inspection with the shop for one of my customers that selling their Car. The…read morenew Buyer paid for an inspection. This shop did the inspection. They were very rude to my 25-year-old receptionist with two kids were very rude.. then they proceeded to tell the customer that they're overpaying for the car by the way this car is priced at 95% of the market meaning it's the second best price in the country for what it is. This shop doesn't even sell cars. They would have no real clue what it's worth. we have over 200+ cars with over 70 cars in the same genre. Been doing this for 15 years. If anybody knows right now, the market is up in the first place on Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini. I just never had a shop be so rude and proceed to go beyond their job into another job that they have no clue what they're talking about. I would strongly recommend going somewhere that's more courteous with people. I wish I would've recorded how he was talking to this gal.

Finally found an auto shop that is completely honest, which is rare to find.We had previously taken…read moremy Infiniti to another shop and were told it needed a significant amount of additional work that did not seem right.Carlos and his staff were professional, straightforward, and helpful from start to finish. They gave me an accurate diagnosis and fixed only what actually needed to be repaired, with no upsells or runaround.Carlos is highly skilled and clearly knows his profession. He is organized, reliable, and it is great to have a shop we can confidently trust. Moving forward, we will never take our vehicles anywhere else--this is our go-to shop from now on.I highly recommend this shop in Encinitas to anyone looking for honest, reliable mechanics.Thank you, Carlos, for taking care of our Infiniti. David and Liz

Carlos resolve a minor issue quickly and professionally. This is my go-to place for my old Honda…read moreElement. I always feel like a welcomed friend rather than a customer every time I'm there.

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.