I had a great experience at 5th Ave Auto Service. I came in for a four-wheel alignment, and Mitch…read moreand his team did a great job. My appointment was at 9 a.m., and I was finished by 10. They were honest, professional, and courteous, and the shop was clean. I highly recommend them for quality auto repairs.

I saw their ad on Facebook. Our first time we tried them was…read moretoday in response to a $30 smog check including all fees and costs. My wife went in with her car. They treated her with respect, did the smog check quickly, and charged exactly $30. No ups or extras. We will definitely be trying them for any other repairs we may need in the future.

Being new to the area, I was looking for a reliable and honest mechanic, and I'm glad I found one…read more Moe J. provided excellent, professional service at an affordable price. My car was making an awful squealing noise while driving, and Moe and his team were able to diagnose and fix the issue the very same day. I also didn't realize they offer oil changes, so I'll definitely be coming back for future maintenance. Great service in San Marcos area, I highly recommend them!

I was referred there by a friend for five years ago for oil change and I have never gone anywhere…read moreelse. I've gone there ever since mowed. The mechanic owner is amazing. He's kind it feels very family oriented. He definitely looks out and is always looking out for my best well-being and I appreciate that as a car owner of every maintenance that I need and he's always gotten me in takes and consideration how far I live and it's just a blessing to have a reliable trustworthy mechanic. he's also incorporated a very lovely, lovely daughter who has the same knowledge and genuineness as her father!! price is always fair and very quick service very honest pricing in my opinion.

I am very disappointed with my inspection today. First of all, I asked on the phone and again when…read morePeter was at the car...if he would inspect under the car. He said he would, but he did not. His version of an under the car inspection was sticking his cell phone under the edges of the car and taking a photo. He certainly didn't crawl under and take a look. He made more of an effort to connect with the seller, than me, the buyer and person who hired him. He completed the inspection in 20 minutes and it certainly wasn't worth $200. It was anything but thorough. He said he was mostly inspecting cosmetics and basic function, which I said I could do. I asked him to share with me what he was inspecting as he went along, and he declined to do that. Honestly, he seemed to be in a hurry. Lastly, although I was told I would be getting all the photos the inspector took, absolutely none none of them are in the report. I do not recommend him and would never use him again!

After my ultra reliable 2012 Toyota Yaris was totalled in an accident, I was in the market for…read moreanother one and ended up finding a used 2016 Toyota Yaris SE that appeared to be in great condition but with high mileage. I placed an order on their website for a pre-purchase inspection and they were able to come out to meet the seller of the vehicle the next day. After the inspection, the inspector gave me a call with his findings and overall impression of the vehicle . The day after the inspection, a written report and a numerous inspection photos were available on the order page of their website. The written report specifically covered the following areas: Road Test, Engine & Mechanical, Suspension & Undercarriage, Tires & Brakes, Exterior & Body Condition. The level of detail in the report and the number of photos provided was satisfactory. Overall, it was a good overall experience and I'm happy with the service provided and with the vehicle I purchased. Why did I not give a full five stars? First, I believe a whining transmission noise they noted in their report was misdiagnosed. It seems to have been caused by the car's AC compressor that progressively whined louder before eventually failing during the fifth drive after purchase. Second, the report indicated that the transmission was leak free but I've found the slightest pooling of transmission fluid in my garage since the first day I purchased the car. Lastly, minor details seemed to be missed like missing roof weather strips/mouldings, a detached fog lamp, and sanding/repair work done on the rear bumper and rear fenders. If they had the means to diagnose the whining noise further and offered that as an add-on package, I probably would have availed and subsequently provided a higher rating.

Michael provided great service, price was reasonable and repair was finished quickly.read more

I found Johns Auto Pros by requesting quotes through Yelp to repair a hanging engine splash shield…read moreon a family member's Prius. They were one of three that responded. I chose Johns based on the owner's response, offering us a repair option the next day (New Year's Eve) at a reasonable price. This is a family-owned and hands-on operated business. It's located just east of the Albertsons on East Valley Pkwy. The shop is large. Service was excellent, as was telephone and text communication with the shop. Overall, I had an outstanding auto repair experience here and look forward to using them again for auto repairs.

We take both our Audi A3 and BMW X1 here. We highly…read morerecommend coming here! Erica is THE BEST. She always helps get our cars in and out quickly, and is always prompt to keep us updated while our cars are in the shop. They're never pushy on which repairs to make, and always recommend within reason. We always feel very comfortable taking our cars here.

I would rate Escondido German Auto more than (5) stars!!!!…read more I've been taking my car to the same Porsche dealership, where I bought it, for all of its maintenance services in the past 10 years. I knew I was paying more because I thought I was getting the best service and care for my car. I was wrong. A couple of weeks ago, my Boxster needed a clutch/flywheel replacement so I had it towed to the Porsche dealership for repair. (The clutch would not engage.) Porsche quoted me a ridiculous amount; 60% more than what they initially quoted me a few months prior when my transmission was just beginning to act up. I stopped by Escondido German Auto for a second opinion. (I've read about their excellent reviews on Yelp.) Austin, the service advisor, provided me his best guess of the possible issues, without seeing my car, based on what I described to him about my car's behavior. He sounded credible and was very professional, and he also gave me a more reasonable estimated quote. I was also very impressed by their clean, open service bays. I took a chance and had my car towed from the Porsche dealership to Escondido German Auto. Escondido German Auto did a thorough inspection and a detailed breakdown of the proposed work on my car; way better job than the Porsche dealership ever did. They also discovered a rodent nest and damage to the wiring harness of my car that the Porsche dealership missed. Brandon, the technician, did an outstanding job repairing my clutch/flywheel, documenting (including photos) the rodent issues for my car insurance claim, and cleaning and fixing the rodent damage. Austin, on the other hand, updated me daily regarding the work progress. He was always accessible via email, text, and phone. The job was completed in a timely manner; within a few days of bringing my car in. They even cleaned my car prior to returning it to me. Additionally, they emailed me a copy of my CARFAX report a few days later; unexpectedly. (That was the first time I've seen a CARFAX report of my car.) Overall, I am 100% satisfied with my experience with Escondido German Auto! Customer service, quality of work, professionalism, trustworthiness, and price are unmatched!! They've definitely earned my business and I will no longer be taking my car to the Porsche dealership. My Boxster now runs, sounds, and feels like a new car again, and I can't help but grin each time I get behind the wheel; thanks to Austin and Brandon! They were awesome! My wife will also start bringing her BMW X5 to them instead of the BMW dealership for service.

Wow, from start to finish this transmission shop was wonderful to deal with!…read more I had noticed my Buick would shudder every now and then and was thinking it was the transmission, so i took it in. They diagnosed it quickly and informed me it was actually the rear differential. They were so nice and showed me the part that was causing all the problems and explained what had been happening. It drives so smooth now and no shudder!! Thank you for fixing my non-transmission related issue, Transmission Pros!

I brought in my car with a value that is lower than a transmission rebuilt cost so I decided not to…read morego ahead but their level of service and friendliness has been well above and beyond. James has been very communicative all along the way, and the shop accommodates my need to leave the car there for an appraisal. Even though I haven't been a paying customer, the way they treated me has been for my own interest all along the way and I really appreciate seeing honest helpful businesses which is rare nowadays!

Went in for a new set of tires and they were fast and received a great value. I'll be back for more…read moreservice soon.

My initial experience was "fine" and kept this from being a 1 star review…read more I had an initial inspection done on my truck last week for an insurance claim and was requested by the insurance company to bring it back for a secondary inspection alongside an insurance appraiser. I called the shop on Wednesday morning at 9:05AM and explicitly explained the situation and asked if I could drop the truck off on Friday morning for this purpose. I was told by staff that it was perfectly fine and that I was scheduled in. When I arrived Friday morning the employee at the front desk seemed confused but ultimately took my keys then confirmed the same inspection fee as before and sent me on my way. After walking 20-25 minutes all the way back home I received a phone call stating they could not allow the appraiser inspection after all. While I can understand having strict policies for insurance compliance I was told twice by their own staff that this was okay. If the front desk employee was unsure he should have checked with a supervisor before accepting my keys rather than letting me walk all the way home just to tell me to walk right back. If I had arrived and this was the intial response with a quick apology for the mistake I wouldn't be writing this review but when I explained what had happened and that I was having to walk back and forth for nothing they seemed unapologetic and dismissive. Good customer service is easy when everything is going perfectly but a shop's true colors show when they make a mistake or suffer from poor internal training. Their reaction leaves me with little confidence in how they would handle a major issue with an actual repair. Given my experience I would not use them in the future and I would not recommend them to anyone else.

Do yourself a huge favor and go see Cisco at Escondido Auto Super Center if you want a great deal…read moreon a reliable vehicle. Cisco is AMAZING and guides you through the process with zero pressure. And, he just a wonderful human. We had a long talk about something completely unrelated to the car business, and he genuinely cares about people. Thanks Cisco!

Best Car Buying Experience I've Ever Had - Hands Down!…read more I can honestly say this was the best car-buying experience I've ever had. Escondido Auto went completely above and beyond from the moment I walked in. Cisco was the sales professional who helped me, and he was incredible. No pressure, no gimmicks, no wasted time -- just straightforward, honest service. He made buying my Tesla unbelievably easy. The entire process took about 45 minutes, and I was driving off feeling confident and excited. They truly had the best prices around, and everything was transparent and smooth. Cisco answered every question, explained everything clearly, and made sure the whole transaction was stress-free. You don't find service like this very often. If you're looking for a dealership that values your time and treats you right, Escondido Auto is the place to go -- ask for Cisco! I'm already planning to come back for a truck in the near future. That's how good the experience was. Highly, highly recommend!

Farid and his mechanics run a fantastic shop. Their lobby is very clean and welcoming, and Farid…read moreconducts business honestly. They also have strong industry relationships that help them source quality parts at fair prices, which can save customers money compared to going directly to a dealership. What stood out most to me was their transparency. They took the time to explain what actually needed to be fixed versus what could wait. The work was done professionally, communication was great throughout the process, and I never felt pressured into unnecessary repairs. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic in Escondido that does quality work at fair prices, I'd absolutely recommend Fair Auto Repair. 2011 Honda Accord 2 Door EX-L V6

I have been using Fair Auto Repair for my older Toyota Camry for years. Fred and his staff do…read moregreat, quality work. He is very honest and goes out of his way to make sure you understand your options, the work that must be done now, what can wait and other things that you might to consider doing. He's not cheap but his prices are honest and fair. He communicates with you and keeps you updated on your car. They have a beautiful shop in Escondido and a great crew of talented mechanics. Give them a shot you will not regret it.

If I could put more than 5 stars, I would! The guys are…read moresimply the best. They work on your car like it would be their car. They are my dream comes true, exactly the way I was looking to get new mechanics for my car. Did I mention about good price for the job? It was. I got new battery just for price of it; the installation was free!!!

This place is a joke! Hear me out and save yourself quality time, money and the hassle…read more (You will be coming back more than 3x for EACH occasion because of unfinished work, trust me..) This is not the same place it was 2 years ago! I never thought I would have to re-consider my review for this place. Initially, I first came here in 2018 for an alignment on my truck. ONLY reason why I came back and continued to be a returning customer, not because my alignment went out of place (Steering wheel almost in a full left turn steer to be able to drive straight!) as soon as I got on the freeway from this shop after having a 4 wheel alignment done! I called since it was close to closing and Raul offered to check it out for free the next day. Found out, a bolt was loose! Fixed and sent me on my way! FYI, printer has not worked for 2 years or more and they will not show you the before & after. I asked and they sent me a picture through text . Yeah.. not legit. On another note. Zeke was the man and straight forward! No bs, no games, just there to do work! Unfortunately, he's not there no more. He was very transparent with his customers! Anyways, cool I can trust these guys since they fixed it for free Fast forward to 2020, I had 3 cars dropped off ever since 2018 and within those two years, I kid you not, I did 8-10 RETURNED visits! I finally gave up after the new employee and Raul wanted to play stupid with me within these past few weeks! Let me share one of my experiences. First and foremost, these guys don't know what they're doing and are just taking in what they can to give themselves work (especially during COVID-19) and when they do take work, oh man, they take their sweeeeeet time. First and foremost, out of all my 8-10 returned visits to this shop for separate occasions since 2018, alignment, sensor install/programming, unfinished maintenance work, the job was never fully complete! You think this is nothing? Well I am just glad I never had engine builds/costly work down here. I can't event imagine! I am all for supporting small/local businesses, but people running a business thinking they know what they are doing, not being transparent that they really don't have the "know-how's," and not understanding that time is much more valuable than money, the business will definitely forsee a huge reduction in customer retention and customer loyalty. I like to recommend my peers and networks, I am simply just trying to save you the hassle, nonetheless, your time. Future customers, are you thinking about going here? If you are second guessing, your gut is telling you no!!! Take my advice and my full transparency. I am all about giving back, but the guys at this shop are playing the "milk the clock, delay the time, and kick out the customers 20 minutes before shop closes and let the customers know, if the issue returns, just come back tomorrow" game. There is no tomorrow when you can't even figure out today. 100% would not recommend.