I found Johns Auto Pros by requesting quotes through Yelp to repair a hanging engine splash shield on 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. read more

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The man who fixed a chewed wiring harness above my transmission did a wonderful job. That was on my SUV. My Prius has been having problems since I bought it and I took it here in 2024, for the front right passenger side. I was told it's a normal part of the braking process. I explained it is a braking/suspension issue and they were unable to find anything wrong with it. I paid in full for a diagnostic and they told me nothing was abnormal but to bring it back if it gets worse. So I called today because it has been an ongoing issue but it's the worst it's ever been even after several tire replacements and alignments, etc. I was told today that I would have to pay 180 for an entirely new diagnostic. I already paid once for nothing. I am not paying you again for nothing. Thanks for nothing. read more

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

A flat tire could've ruined our family trip, but this place completely changed the day. We came in with a nail in the tire while visiting from out of town. Even though they were busy, they treated us like family--dropped us off at the Safari Zoo and picked us up when the car was ready. No extra charge, no hesitation. Just honest, caring people. Truly grateful. read more

My mother is 77. English is her second language. She drives a 2001 Saturn Ion, a car old enough to rent its own car, from a badge that hasn't existed in 15 years. In most places, she'd be an easy target; a padded invoice with a smile. The kind of customer mechanics quietly thank the gods for. But not at John's Auto Pros. For over a decade, John and his wife have treated her with respect, patience, and that elusive thing you can't Yelp your way into: actual integrity. Back when I lived out of town, John or his wife would drive her home after drop-offs. That's not customer service. That's just... being good people. I've spot-checked a few repairs over the years... asked mechanics what a reasonable person would charge, asked friends what a less reasonable person HAS charged. John's invoices were always fair. Sometimes greatly so, like he's charging less than he could because decency keeps him up at night--and he'd rather not owe his conscience anything before bed. You don't build trust like that with clever marketing or a social media whiz. You build it one unexploited opportunity at a time. read more

Had Cooling issue on my suburban, quoted,given time frame, met with timeline. Will continue to come here. If you want work done right the first time this place is it. read more

PSS So interesting, thatJohs Auto Pros does not recall me as customer, after I paid with my Discover Card PSS I have a receipt from my Discover card to JOHNS AUTO PROS ESCONDIDO CA 06/19/24 $1,115.02...for ties and battery change, I do have the evidence of transaction. And later discovered the catalytic converter was stolen from the car while it was at the Jones Auto Pros. read more

I've driven past this place countless times, but it wasn't until we ran into car trouble recently that I decided to stop in and have John take a look--and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, I felt an unexpected sense of warmth and ease. It didn't feel like a typical auto shop; it felt welcoming, honest, and genuine. John is, without a doubt, one of the most trustworthy mechanics I've ever met--and I've dealt with quite a few over the years. He diagnosed and fixed the issue quickly and efficiently, with no surprises or hidden costs. At no point did I feel pressured or taken advantage of, which sadly can be rare in this industry. John's Auto Pros has absolutely earned my trust, and from now on, every vehicle I own will be going to him. It's a rare thing to find someone who truly cares and does the job right. read more

My decision to visit John's Auto Pros was a MISTAKE! Trusting them with my vehicle ended up costing me over $500 in unnecessary repairs, the loss of 2 1/2 days of work and my vehicle was even held hostage when the mechanics closed the garage while I was being handed my estimate. The owner said they did not have the ability to open the garage until morning. I couldn't even have my keys and I wasn't able to get into my home that night. Last week I visited John's Auto Pros to check out my grinding brakes. The inspection revealed that my pads were low but not the source of the grinding. Myself and my friend heard this and we were told that the problem was a front wheel bearing, an urgent repair that needed to be replaced at a cost of $409. The next morning I contacted John's Auto Pros and told them to proceed with the bearing. They had my car anyway and was being told it was not safe until it was replaced. Only after inquiring, they offered me a free oil change as compensation for the mass inconvenience that I had experienced the night before. It wasn't until close to 5pm. that I got the call that my car was finally ready and when I went to pay I showed them my AAA card and requested the 10% discount that my membership offers. I was told that I could not get the 10% discount since I had already gotten a free oil change. When I inquired with the other owner she told me the same and even had the nerve to tell me that it was my fault my car and keys were locked in the previous night saying that I had arrived too late and my car was taking up space on her lift. Wow... I had arrived exactly seven documented minutes after they had called me and had been waiting half a day to hear from them! Eventually they obliged and gave me the 10% discount that I was entitled to but told me next time to go to Pep Boys! I shrugged and said okay and when I offered to leave a positive review I was told that they prefer I do not.. Okaaay... and let's just say I got out of there quickly. It was only after driving my car several miles that the horrible grinding sound came back just as it existed prior to this $409 repair. I had to take another day off of work the next day and it wasn't until early afternoon that I received a call telling me that the problem was my brakes and that they were only going to charge me $107 more to fix the problem. Only per my Mother's strong request I politely said okay and didn't mention the fact that the inspection two days earlier revealed the brakes were not the cause of the grinding or that I had my pads changed only 8 months earlier and even still had a warranty on them! I waited the rest of the day and as it approached 5 p.m. and I still had not heard from them I became nervous fearing my car being locked in again. It was around 4:45 when I arrived to see my car sitting in the front of the parking lot. I went straight inside and paid them another $107 (which by the way they volunteered included my 10% discount) but everything after this is a little confusing. When I inquired further about what the problem really was, I received a very vague explanation. I definitely heard him tell me "at some point I would need the bearing replaced anyway" (despite the fact that their job was to diagnose and fix the grinding and not a future repair). And while we all knew I didn't need brake pads, I'm still not understanding where this came from. So what was the problem then? Turns out the cause was simply A LOOSE PART. A simple fix with a few twists of a screwdriver ended up costing me $516. If I could only go back in time! I don't like leaving negative reviews however when you visit a mechanic you trust that they are knowledgeable enough to diagnose the problem correctly the first time or accept responsibility and offer to negotiate for their mistake. $517 dollars is a lot of money to pay for nothing and this is just not what you expect when doing business. As an added bonus, before I had the chance to post this review I noticed something is rattling under my hood! I have not opened my hood once since taking it to John's Auto Pros! Thanks guys! read more

I take my car in to John's for all my auto repairs. And it's because they provide excellent service for me and don't over charge like some other do. But this review is because of their honesty and integrity. I recently needed my air conditioner unit fixed. And the owner took time and looked up some of the warranties that might apply to my car. And found an extended warranty, that he thought I should ask about. Well sure enough the dealer found out that I was completely covered after the inspection. John's honest saved me a lot of financial loss, because of that extended warranty I had no out of pocket expense to fix my air conditioner in my car. Look some auto repair places will not do the home work for you, and take time out of their schedule to help customers out. But John's is different their customer service is a step above. That's the kind of place that deserves 10 stars!!! read more

N182198000 - Special Coverage Engine Fuel Injector Found it. But no special service bulletins or warranty's exist right? Let's even disregard that service bulletin for a moment and explore this: with all that stuff you listed and claimed to do for my vehicle, why was my vehicle given back to me with the diagnosis of, "needs to be driven more" the first time I took it to you guys? Had I taken your word and done that, I would have had serious damage to my vehicle. But hey, keep lying man. read more

Recently had John's team work on my service van. They repaired the issue and got it back to me quickly. His labor rates are also reasonable and I'm definitely using him in the future. read more

My 2018 Honda civic had a tire pressure low signal that wouldn't go away even after checking my tires for low pressures and leaks. I sent a message out to see quotes for a tpms replacement, and John replied saying that it was something that could be reset through the dash. Saved me a good ton of money! Thank you John! read more

The first thing John says in his reply: "Hi Joey, Well you obviously do not get to know the people that you do business with because I am the least pretentious and am never condescending to any of my customers." YOU'RE CONDESCENDING ON YOUR VERY FIRST SENTENCE! I don't get to know the people that I do business with?" I JUST MET YOU! As an employee/owner, you have to give a good first impression! It's called good customer service. How come you don't know this? You're blaming me for being in a bad mood because you had a funny conversation with a prior customer? I'M SUPPOSE TO KNOW THIS!?!?!? Hey, you know what? Save yourself aggravation and cross this mechanic off your list. When I left, I went to Delta Auto Electric and got much better service! This dope just doesn't get it. I understand why that previous manager left this company; he had enough of working with John! read more

Friendly staff, good prices, and great communication. Nice family business. I'll be back!

I took my Tesla in for alignment after getting a quote at a reasonable price. John got the alignment completed quickly and gave me the detailed alignment printout when I picked up my car a few hours later, which showed how it was out of alignment when I brought it in, but all in the green now. Unfortunately, the car pulled to the right afterwards. I took it back the next (business) day, and John and team spent a couple of more hours working on it, including at least 2 test drives, to dial in the already-within-spec alignment to drive without pulling. I appreciate the extra effort to get it right. read more

I received a quote from several shops and John's Auto Pros was the most affordable and the customer service was great! I had my AC system flushed and then I replaced the AC compressor myself before returning to John's Auto Pros to get my AC system recharged. They were super easy to work with. Highly recommended John's Auto Pros! read more

I went to Johns Auto Pro due to my air conditioning not working properly. I scheduled an appt with John very nice chap. I brought my children and we sat in the lobby while we waited. After the work was completed I was told they put die to see if it would leak. My car has a closed loop system so the Freon shouldn't leak if there was a leak the dye would reveal the issue. It was fairly priced and I was a happy camper. At the end of my service I was made aware of a potential issue that one of my tires was low pressure and maybe needed a repair. I thought that was strange because the tire was brand new. He said I wouldn't know if the tire was flat because of they were run flats. I told them thats fine my tired are insured at America's Tires so anything I can go get it repaired no charge. I made an appt for America's Tired next day they told me nothing is wrong with my tire and run flat make no difference. If the tire is flat the tire pressure gauge test would reveal that. This is when I started to not trust John's business. I received a text from the business asking if my car was running smoothly since my work. I decided to stop in and get a quote for 2 strut replacements. I had other quotes but since I was already there to come back to check if the air conditioning system was leaking dye. I decided I could kill two birds. Interesting I went through all the question make model etc... Let me explain I got a quote for 900 from Sam Tech for both and this part was complete strut coil everything LOL. I also got a price of 460.00 from another place in Los Angeles for just strut KWB brand but this quote from John's was a whopping 1401.98! I'm well versed that these places try to take advantage of women but this was straight no lube tomfoolery. I told the guy about my other quotes and he told me they can't compete. Little does John's business know that I too can look up a part number on my quote Bilstein Strut part#22-183750... 169.99 flat for both from Shock Surplus. Ok I understand they need to pull a profit but the quote for the parts was 463.88 and 772.20 for Labor with an alignment for 129.95 not sure if it was a four point computerized alignment didn't want to ask after the price gouge, 90% sure it was because I didn't even see a alignment rig so basically 129.95 for a toe and go? LOL! Ya I guess they can stick it where the sun doesn't shine business is business and I'll take mine elsewhere. I'll drive to LA for 460 with GLEE. I will NOT be returning. Not even an oil change but thanks for the Air conditioning it's going great for now. read more

I asked Yelp to give me (3 different automotive repair shops) to do the oil and filter change service and for the inspection on checking the wires that are connected to the alternator on my mom's 1998 Honda Accord Sedan Car. John's Auto Pros was one of these shops that was selected for me on Yelp.com. I text messaged John the (owner) to ask him, how much will he charge me to do (2) different Oil/Filter Change Services plus the 20 Point Inspection and the Inspection on checking the wires on the Alternator on my mom's 1998 Honda Accord Car and my 1995 Honda Civic DX Coupe Car? John text messaged me back with his response. John said he would charge me for the Oil/Filter Change Service and the 20 Point Inspection for each car the quote was $59.95 that includes the tire rotation. For the Inspection on checking the wires on the alternator on my mom's 1998 Honda Accord Car. John the owner said the Inspection for the alternator in checking the connections on the wiring system would be a FREE INSPECTION. Then I asked John, why does he want to give me a FREE INSPECTION? John said to me that he wants to help me out and he doesn't want to charge me to just check the wiring system on the alternator on my mom's car. When I heard John the owner of John's Auto Pros tell me that information, I realize that John really cares about his potential new customers to NOT charge them. I was charged $65.00 for the Inspection on the alternator and to check the wiring system on my mom's 1998 Honda Accord LX Sedan Car. On the Oil and Filter Change Services and 28 point inspection at this current shop I am with now charged me for my 1995 Honda Civic DX Coupe Car was $59.43. I would go to John's Auto Pros if his shop was a closer commute to my home in Oceanside, CA. John's Auto Pros is located in Escondido, CA that is a long distance from my home. I gave John's Auto Pros a (5 star - excellent rating) because he would have given me a FREE INSPECTION on checking the wiring system on the alternator on my mom's 1998 Honda Accord LX Sedan Car. It would be a savings of $65.00 for me to receive a FREE INSPECTION. That other shop wants the profit from charging me $65.00 since this is the Covid-19 Pandemic now. That other shop is located in Vista, CA only 20 minutes away from my home. read more

At John's Auto Pros I'm treated to good customer service, great explanation of car issues, and fair pricing. I really feel taken care of and trust them. I've been to shops that try to upswell me because I'm a young looking women and also admittedly only know the basics of cars. However not here. The people are friendly, helpful, and professional. read more

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Very pleased with the customer service and great value! I recommend this shop to my friends and family. I will come back again!

Always pay what's quoted. Car is ready at time given. And I like the owners. Great local business.

Fair and honest and great service. We also love that this is a family business. Thank you.

Went to John's Auto to check my brakes. Techs were nice and had some advice for next time. No repair was needed but appreciate the honesty fellas! read more

All I know is what I see. I'm just being honest. My wife did not give you guys a review. So if you want to bag on me ,do it all you want to. Leave my wife out of it.! read more

I would like to thank everyone at Johns Auto Pros for taking care of me in a timely manner. I called last week to get in for a wheel alignment. They got me in the next day and did a wonderful job. On time and everything went well. They were very kind and courteous! I didn't have a ride and they offered to give me a ride home. Instead I went to breakfast and they were done before I knew it. I had called several places and 3 out 4 never answered the phones, one could not get me in until Monday and they said I could not wait there. They offered no shuttle service. I highly recommend Johns Auto Pros and will be going back to them for service on my vehicle. Again thank your for taking care of my me and my car! read more

I needed to install 2 catalytic converters to pass smog for my BMW. While all other businesses turned away and didn't want to deal with it (nobody wants to deal with aftermarket modification) , John gave me details on what needed to be done even before providing any estimates. He helped me get this done at a reasonable price too. I was seriously thinking about spending 2k on a car lift and doing this myself. Despite some bad reviews on here, my experience was excellent and would recommend this business to anyone. read more

Thank you Javier and team for making a quick repair and giving me all the information I needed to make the best decision regarding my repair. I loved the availability of the car inspection report with photos. It made me feel that you were transparent and helped build trust during this process. Last but not least, thank you for driving me home the day I had to be towed to your shop, that was one less thing to worry about. I hope I don't have any more repairs needed but if I do, I will be back. read more

Let me start with a positive note- the owners here are VERY kind, honest people. I really like the owners. However, I had an issue with one employee. I used to come here for all my car needs but the last time I was here, a younger male (this was a while ago, I'm not sure if he still works there), was the reason I decided not to come back. I needed an oil change and tire rotation and this man got oil/dirt hand prints on my passenger seat. They do put down plastic car seat covers when they need to sit in your car but he had already removed them, then put his hand on my seat to put my tire locks back. I later had to take my car to a deatailer to get it cleaned inside. He also did not put one of my tires on properly and when I was leaving I drove off and it felt like my tire was going to fall off my car. It literally was not put on properly and I immediately reentered the parking lot to ask him to fix it. He fixed it and then told me the air in the tire was low but I do not believe this was truthful because he reused my tire locks and flat tires do not feel the way this felt when I left the lot. I was very upset when finally leaving. I understand this is not the owners' fault but it was too wreckless and felt dishonest to me so I have been going to other places since. I hope this never happens to anyone else and I hope that person doesn't work there. read more

Looks like it's honest and reliable for what they did with my 10 year old car. Very detailed. Even took pictures of my car issues and sent them to me. The service advisor was friendly and helpful. read more

Went is for diagnosis of front suspension noise. The advisor told me my suspension arms were broken. I wants to see the broken suspension arms. This irritated the advisor, he scoffed at me. Irritedly he had the car lifted up, then pointed to the lower arm. I looked at it, everything was intact. No torn boots, nothing else wrong. I said it's not broken. He got more irritated, then told me the mechanic was out to lunch. So of course I called foul at that point. Then he brings another mechanic over with a crow bar. True story!!!! Can't make this stuff up. He then cranks on the front thrust arm, saying see how this moves, indicating that was the source of the noise. I tried to explain, there is no way that was causing the loud metal to metal sound I was experiencing. I asked if the new mechanic want to go for a test drive to hear the noise. The advisor , Tall guy dark hair, then tells me, I'll have to pay another diagnostic fee. I asked if he would garuantee the diagnosis that was given to me. He said no, and scoffed off. This place is obviously a ripoff artist. Don't go there The issue was diagnosed correctly by another service. It was the shocks making the horrific noise. read more

My right front tire and my spare were flat. John quickly replaced both of my front tires, got me a new spare and even reattached my front bumper! They also offer a shuttle service which got me to and from home quickly. I highly recommend. read more

I was in San Diego for a 3 day workshop & the water pump in my wife's 2013 Ford Explorer needed to be replaced. Not a fun job, as you have to drop the engine on this car just to get to the water pump. Ford dropped the ball on the placement for the water pump on this vehicle...Anyway, Obviously cost was a key contributor to me choosing John's Auto Pros; However, the timeliness for when the job was going to be completed was also a contributing factor. I was with my wife and daughter's and needed to stay 2 extra days in San Diego to get this work done. John was extremely helpful and even waited for me after hours to get to his shop so that I could rent a vehicle and drop my car off to him. I got a call a day and a half later to pick up my vehicle and sure enough it was done as they said it would be. 2 Hours later, I drove my vehicle and family back home to the Eastbay area with zero issues or concerns about the job being done and being done right! Thank you John and your team for getting me back on the road in timely manner, affordable competitive rate and back to my shop in the Eastbay. If you are local and need an honest, reliable shop. Contact these guys & gal, you wont be disappointed! read more

Very fast, professional, and well priced compared to other shops I called. Will use them in the future for sure!

Johns auto pros is the best for sure. They are super honest willing to work with you very fair pricing and very efficient. Will definitely be going to them for all my vehicle needs. read more

Family owned & operated store, very nice & super helpful people, providing satisfactory service. I found them thru my CarMax warranty, I am not into cars but my husband & his father are. They listened my complaints very carefully, diagnosed the issue and brought up the solution. My husband was very happy with their solutions. We ordered the pieces and they (halfway) fixed my car. (it needs more but they could not see until they open that specific part.) John told me it is okey to drive for now but suggested me to order a couple of more pieces to make it at its best. Even it is not fixed 100%, my driving experience was elevated right after I left their parking lot. My husband check the bills and he said the prices are fair. I called them back and ordered the other pieces as well. So, I would like to say THANK YOU to John & Serbi and recommending this place to anybody with my full trust. (Hopefully not) will definitely come back again. :) See you on the road! read more

Javier, service advisor Was very pleasant place , dropped truck off and had it diagnosed within 3 hours , had it all done. Y next day afternoon . Great communication and did a great repair read more

Very kind people! They fixed my breaks and ran a full diagnostic of my car. I got my car back in time before work. They also offered me a ride home bc I had homework to do and class, and they picked me up when I was done with school. The whole diagnostic of my car really helped with what needs to be done next. Overall, I am great full for them for helping me out as fast as possible! read more

Got a quote and it was very reasonable! My schedule is crazy so I popped in without an appointment. Customer service is outstanding and they finished (service/maintenance) in a very timely manner. They texted me the results and I did not feel like they tried to "find" something that needed to be fixed like the last place I went and ended up having to pay over $1500 more. You guys are awesome and I'm glad to have found a trustworthy auto place close to home! read more

Fair charges ,Reliable professional and very friendly .Recommend them 100%. They will pick you up and take you home On time. read more