I got my car totaled and was in need of a relatively low cost, but reliable vehicle. I got that and more when working with Jimmy! He managed to uncover a sweet gem and sold me a 94' Corolla E102 Wagon in terrific condition as the original owner took great care of the vehicle. He offered me a fair price for the vehicle and went above and beyond to make sure I was a happy customer leaving his shop. He replaced the tires before i got the car, and the day i went to pick it up, he even replaced my windshield wipes (front and back) to make sure i was safe driving because it was raining. Heck, he even found a car jack for me to use until I get the alarm system installed (since those older models didn't come with that standard). Jimmy is a car enthusiast through and through and I felt very comfortable working with him. I trusted his word, and plan to leverage him for my whole family's car needs in the future. Thanks for one of the best car purchasing experiences ever! read more

Got a listing from Facebook and (like many other folks) was a bit hesitant to go to a small dealer. Jimmy was super accommodating, not only giving test drives and giving the Carfax for free, but also helping me understand a bit more about the secondary car market. He was reasonable with pricing and did his best to work with my situation. The process was far faster than I anticipated and my youngest even got a Matchbox car out of it. Trustworthy, helpful, and worth giving a look if you're in the market read more

Recently bought a classic Toyota from Jimmy. Through all companies, regardless of type, I have never had anyone treat me as well as he has. He was absolutely wonderful in the buying process, being incredibly communicative and honest. Even now, after all said and done, he has gone out of his way to be a helping hand and make sure I'm satisfied. Being a younger guy, it's so refreshing to have someone treat me as an equal and teach me, instead of pointing out my ignorance. Recommend this shop to all. read more

Disregard my original review! The owner who goes by "Jimmy" is a first class scammer. He was somehow able to pass smog on the car He sold us when it shouldn't have. The car had an illegal aftermarket catalytic converter, which is illegal in the state of California. This caused a lot of issues. We brought it up to him THREE DAYS AFTER BUYING. He ended up, blaming us for everything and refused to do the right thing. We have reported him to the bureau of automotive repairs and will be taking him to small claims to pay for the replacement of the cat as it is his responsibility as the seller. AVOID!!!!! read more

Jimmy was incredibly communicative through the entire process, which was fantastic since I was flying in from out of town to purchase a vehicle I had not seen in person. He was very honest and upfront about the quality of the vehicle I was buying, friendly and accommodating. I would recommend Jimmy to anyone looking to purchase and Jeep or any other used vehicle in San Diego. Also his staff were very friendly - I wanted to test drive the YJ that I bought but it was raining, and they still let me test drive it in the rain. 10/10 service, thank you Jimmy for being such a professional. read more

J's Motors - 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

worst customer service I've ever experienced in my life if you can even call it customer service he literally told me to my face he didn't have time for me because I asked for a Carfax report on one of his lousy jeeps. Don't waste your time at this place his cars are crap and he doesn't give a shit about his about his customers. if you don't believe me just ask him he'll tell you to your face. read more

Jimmy is the best in the business in San Diego! I purchased a mint 1991 Jeep Cherokee XJ from him back in May 2023. Jimmy made the purchasing process super straight forward and easy. He was very amenable to having the Jeep inspected by an independent shop and was very fair on the price. You can also tell he is in it for the love of the cars and not just for profit. And as a bonus he has an amazing collection of cars to look at in addition to all the Jeeps. Jimmy left such a good impression that my fiancé and I are now looking at buying another Jeep, for her, from Jimmy. read more

J's Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

Buying my 2011 Rav 4 4 years ago was a great experience. I still am driving and other than regular maintenance it hasn't been in the shop. Jimmy sold me a good car. When the time comes I hope I can get a second one from him. read more

I am 67 years old. I've purchased many used cars in my life. I have an innate distrust of the process. Am I getting someone else's problem? Jimmie erased all of those thoughts. I entered his business simply looking for an older truck for not too much money. Wow, what a find! He showed me the perfect vehicle and proceeded to point out it's many attributes. I expect that. Then he showed me a small dent, the tires need replacing, and a couple other minor points, along with the CarFax report. I did not expect him to point out the negatives, even though they were few and negligible. The report was an added bonus. I paid a fair price for a great truck. He and Leon provided incredible honesty and service. I would highly recommend J's Motors. read more

My father and I were working with Jimmy. Jimmy was extremely attentive, sincere and out pressure, and went above and beyond. Jimmy did a lot of legwork to ensure we got the exact vehicle that we wanted. My father and I were both new on Jeep. We were both very pleased with the entire experience and thank jimmy for his efforts in getting us the vehicle we wanted. I highly recommend jimmy is a salesman. read more

J's Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

I bought a used 2005 Toyota Tundra from Jimmy. Working with Jimmy is the best experience I've had buying and selling a car, and he changed my perspective on used car dealerships. He was honest, trusting, and up front throughout the whole process. He went the extra mile to find a way for me to buy the car same day (I was traveling through the area) and helped me help me sell my car in the area too. On a personal note, he's very authentic and fun to work with. I love my truck, and the Toyota dealership in my home city said it's in fantastic shape. Thank you for helping me get the car I've been searching for, Jimmy! read more

Having done business with J's Motors a year ago I can honestly say I remain very much satisfied with my purchase. After negotiating the price on a mint 2001 2dr Cherokee Sport I had opportunity to fly down to El Cajon Ca and commence the transaction. Jimmy was very professional and fair throughout the entire process and from start to finish handled all my questions concerns. I'd highly recommend doing business with Jimmy! read more

J's Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by his lot to look at a car, immediately greeted by Jimmy. Introduced me to Tom, great guys. pleasure to talk to. Jimmy's own private collection is amazing. I am eyeing on one pristine Honda I hope to get if the price is right. I came in wanting to look at a S2000 or 240SX, but they were long gone. I did purchase a 1997 BMW M3. Jimmy said take it out and drive it. "you'll love it". nothing hidden, car is not concord showcar perfect, but all item that needed attention were discuss nothing left that was a surprise. I picked up the car a week later, there some items that were on the list to be fixed prior to sale. couple weeks later. and few hundred miles down. very happy with purchase. will def recommend if anyone is looking for honest great cars with no used car sales man tactics. read more

Hello fellow yelpers !!! I just wanted to take the time out to personally recognize Owner Jimmy and his staff!! From the time I called to inquire about different vehicles to the time I drove off in my car of choice, SERVICE WAS IMPECCABLE!!! What sets J's Motors apart from other used car lots is the family atmosphere, and Jimmy's genuine concern and interest in my needs as a buyer ! Jimmy and his staff were upfront about every detail of the car, and did not overlook any of the fine print . Jimmy explained the buying/ loan process in an easy - to- follow manner that made me feel comfortable, informed, and secure every step of the way. There is no better feeling than truly believing in a purchase and knowing that it was money well spent . If you're looking for an honest, knowledgeable, genuine, family - oriented car buying experience , J's Motors is the place to be !!! read more

I bought a Lot Of vehicles in my time but I never met a man like Jimmy let you feel good about yourself when you're buying a vehicle off him and he stands behind it it was a pleasure and I will recommend this dealership read more

J's Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

I bought a car from Js motor about 2 months ago... after the first month running fine my car had the check engine light come on. Turns out the coolant hoses were detached, and the car was practically salvage due to a previous accident . The bumper was destroyed and then replaced w a new bumper no actual repairs done ( KEEP IN MIND THIS IS UNSAFE at any point I could have been in danger ). When selling us this car I specially asked if the car had been in any accidents and the seller Jimmy HID THAT INFORMATION FROM THE BUYER. A huge disappointment. I wouldn't recommend purchasing any vehicle from him as he likes to lie to his customers. He has also refused to cover any repairs done to the car. It was basically totaled when I purchased it so be careful!! read more

Want JDM parts...ASK FOR JIMMY! They specialize in High Quality Japanese OEM and Aftermarket Parts. Check him out online or head over to his shop you'll be in a candy store for JDM parts. read more

J's Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

We were looking for a used car, and like most people know, buying a used car is a scary experience! Especially from a small dealer, as it always seems they will tell you anything to make the sale. When we came out to look at the car Jimmy had advertised, we came on our schedule (he made time for us), and was very welcoming and engaged. Plus, when I pulled up in my 92x, he immediately ran over and had to take pics to send some buddy's, and I really appreciated that he was actually a car guy knew what the Saaburu was. At the end of the day, the sale was easy, there were a few parts missing in the car that he promised to get replaced, and he came through on those promises in just a couple weeks. He even threw in some nice quality floor mats before we left. The car has been amazing, my mechanic was impressed with its condition and we never had the classic "buyers remorse"! I remember Jimmy saying "when I buy a car to sell, I always make sure there are no leaks (etc...)" I was a little skeptical, thinking "every dealer would say that"... I still check every morning under the car... Still dry as a desert under there. (Not to mention he had the engine looking like new). Thanks Jimmy! read more

Jimmy and his team are amazing! I came in to learn about Jeeps and shop for a used Jeep and got so much more! They are extremely knowledgeable and friendly and will go out of their way to answer any questions you have. They have a great selection and are always getting new stuff. Check them out! -Chris read more

We had been looking for a car for our son and came across this place. This place was so caring and attentive. We bought our son a 2000 Ford Ranger and couldn't be happier. Jimmy and his crew were amazing and took such good care of us. We highly recommend this place if you are looking for a used car. read more

I was in market for a civic hatchback aka eg hatchback. J's motors has the one I liked. First of all. I made sure it's clean title. Sure it was and they only carry clean title cars. Came in and test drive. I couldn't be happier. It's an older Honda but still runs great. Been 3 months I have the car. No problems at all. Saves me a lot of gas and my friends are all looking for hatchbacks now. Hope J's motors get more of these in. Thanks to you guys and your team work. Great dealer. J's motors has lots of unique cars. Include one of the cleanest 240sx with only like 70k miles. I was amaze. Will be back look around when I am in area. Thanks again J's motors. read more

I bought a van from Jimmy and he made the process so easy. It is an older van with alot of miles, but Jimmy and his team fixed it up and it runs like brand new, on top of it looking great. Its refreshing working with someone who isn't a shady salesmen. I definitely recommend buying a car from J's Motors!!!!! read more

Jimmy is great at what he does. My husband and I recently purchased a Jeep Wrangler from him. He let us drive it around immediately. He was very upfront about where it came from and minor issues. He was easy to make a great deal with and we walked away with a wonderful new vehicle. I wouldn't hesitate doing business with Jimmy in the future. read more

I purchased a 2002 toyota tacoma from jimmy, really kind service. I was about 1,000 miles away when I became interested in the truck so I put it on hold and drove down to see it. I gave it a test drive and everything seemed to be running great, I am impressed how good this trucks running-i've even been beating it up quite a bit, already put 40,000 miles on it. The only bad thing that happened was a recall that caused a broken axel and I ended up paying a hefty bit for that, but who's at fault for that? read more

Jimmy has done everything within his power to ensure that I was taken care of. Do not hesitate to do business with him because he genuinely cares for his customers and is willing to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Jimmy is easy to communicate with and responds as soon as possible. I will definitely be a repeat customer in the future! read more

It's not in my favorite to give a business one star, but Mr. Jimmy/ Jim was kind enough for me to rate his business as 1 star. He posted 2013 Toyota Tundra on Craigslist as an owner which later I found out he was a dealer when I contacted him through his cellphone, but anyhow he gave me a different description of the damages and the scratches on the truck. The next day I went to the dealer and I was a little surprise because his description was not matching the truck I was looking at. I was very honest with the guy and I told him from the beginning how come you didn't tell me about all this and that and he laughed and his response was it's OK we can work something out it's used to be a working truck. So I thought to ignore all the exterior because I am going to use it for work and I now wanted to make sure that the engine and the exterior are in a better shape than the outside. The second I asked him to go on a test drive he's respond was " you are talking shit about my truck, and I don't want to go on a test drive and you come back with a low buller and waste my time". That kinds got me really upset because I wasn't planning on giving him a lower offer but respond was so in professional, and I wasn't looking to waste my time either his time because if I wasn't interested I wouldn't cancel one appointment and drive 30 miles just to make a deal. At the moment I can only advise Mr Jim or Jimmy that you really need to be patience and more professional the way you talk to your customers, because you just lost a sale that could of made your day my friend. read more

In a time where online reviews mean everything for a small business, I thought I should do my part. I purchased a car from Jimmy (owner of Panda Garage) this past weekend and it was by far the best experience I have ever had buying a car. I have shopped around for and purchased many vehicles before. I am what some consider as a "car guy" so I have high expectations when shopping for a vehicle. I originally saw a car that I liked on craigslist so I called and setup an appointment. I was expecting a typical arrogant salesman to try and push me into something that I didn't really want. BOY WAS I WRONG! Jimmy was very easy going, knowledgable and most importantly.. HONEST. He was straight forward about every part of the sale. We worked out a deal with my 2 trade ins and the new vehicle that I was interested in. It took some time to get some of my paperwork out of the way because I am from out of state, but Jimmy stayed late and was really cool about everything. He gave me a fair deal for both of my vehicles and a reasonable/realistic price on the new car. Jimmy also worked with me the week AFTER THE SALE to keep his promises made before I bought the car. I could not be more happy with my purchase and experience; EVERY PROMISE KEPT!! I would recommend Panda Garage to anyone who is interested in buying a vehicle without the bad experiences that most have come to expect with car shopping. read more

Best customer service i seen anywhere! The Jimmy is such a helpful & friendly guy, he works his best to make sure the transaction is good & the vehicles he sells are top conditions! I like this dealer! If i ever need another vehicle, this is my spot to go! read more

I havent done tons of business with them but the little i have done have been very good and helpful and not to mention they are always 10% cheaper than anywhere else so I would recommend purchasing through them if they happen to have what you need. read more

I bought a '99 Subaru Impreza, sight unseen, after speaking with Jimmy and Maison over the phone about it. I flew in from CO and they picked me up at the airport and brought me to the shop. The car was EXACTLY what they said it would be and I drove the 1000+ miles back to CO without a problem. They are extremely easy to work with and make sure the cars they sell are of great quality. I would love to do business again with Panda Garage. Great experience! read more

Jimmy was a great guy, super nice, friendly and professional. Worked with me on the down payment and gave a fair price. Had a bit of trouble with the car at first but he helped fix it even tho he didnt have too. I recommend him for car shopping 100%. Update 8/2018: I tried to leave it at a good review. But in the 2 years I have had this vehicle its broken down at least 8 times. I have had to have the cam shaft and crank shaft sensor replaced 3 times, fuel pump replaced 3 times, the rear wind shield wiper stopped working about 3 months after I got the vehicle and I can't afford to replace it. The emergency brakes completely shattered and no longer work, my actual brakes barely work poorly. I have put more money into the car than its worth, I still owe money on it and overall its been a horrible car and buying experience. next time I buy new. I understand used cars come with risk but a vehicle breaking down constantly despite multiple new part replacements (I purchased the parts myself so I know what I was getting) sounds like it could almost be a lemon! read more

If you need authentic OEM JDM parts, this is the place! Pricing is a bit high (what did you expect for authentic jdm?) but service is aced! I have done some business with Panda Garage and every time I am there they are always with me for every step of the purchase. read more

After visiting some horrible dealer in the El Cajon I was lucky to find this place. The owner was very friendly, knowledgeable and honest. I had the BEST car buying experience in my life! We negotiated for maybe 10 mins and he accepted my offer and I traded in my Toyota 4runner . I highly recommend this dealership because he treats you like family. read more

Jimmy and Tom were spectacular, they helped me process my car and offered me lessons for driving a manual car. They offer free deliver which I did. Thanks again guys hope to see you soon. P.S. I'm getting a hang of the whole clutch thing. read more

Awesome service! Bought a beautiful truck for a great price! Jimmy went above and beyond for us! An honest man who truly loves cars! Thank you! read more

I found the RAV4 2 Door on Auto trader. I have been looking at them for a while. I called and spoke with Jimmy and after numerous texts and calls, I decided to fly out from Houston, TX and check it out. Jimmy picked me up at the hotel, took me to the shop and showed me the car. He is very friendly and personable, really wanted to get to know me and why I wanted the RAV4. The car was awesome, just like the pictures and description. After driving and checking out thoroughly, we made a deal and I drove it home, all 1400 miles, and I enjoyed every mile. He was very concerned that I be happy with my purchase. Like other reviewers, I felt Jimmy was very honest and would definitely buy from him again. read more

Jimmy is by far one of the most honest and caring people I've ever met in the automotive sales field. I was interested in picking up a 99 Subaru Legacy(to sit next to my 2014 wrx). I called Jimmy after they had actually closed, he picked up! I informed him I was interested in setting up a time to come down and look at the car, he told me that if I would like, he would come back to the garage and show me the car that night, two hours after they closed! My wife and I drove down, everything about the car was perfectly described in the advertisement and was somehow even more impressive in person. We made a deal that night, drove the car home, it drives like a dream. Jimmy knows his stuff and has some of the most insanely rare cars for sell. Definitely recommend this place to anyone! read more

I have a 1989 S13 with a Silvia front end. When some moron let their shopping cart smash my front corner light in a parking light, Panda had a replacement that was in excellent condition. When I was a moron and rear-ended someone, Panda had the front bumper support that I needed. I had a not-so-great experience with Password Jdm before going to Panda Garage and I am going to continue using Panda Garage for parts because they have a lot of parts at fair prices and they are local. read more

Jimmy is a class act, and he knows his cars. I purchased a 2001 Toyota 4Runner from him and found him fair, honest, and a pleasure to deal with. I had an issue with the car a week after buying it, and he didn't hesitate to take care of me once I brought it to his attention. The problem was resolved without an issue, and free of charge. He really didn't have to do it, and I think most car shops wouldn't. I wish all car-buying experiences were as pleasant. I suppose the true test is whether you would buy a car from someone again, and with Jimmy there is no doubt. It's a definite yes. read more

here at panda garage they sold me a bad car that has check engine light. leaks oil. even a small slash on the tire. all of this happened to me in less then 50 miles of driving it jimmy knows what im talking about then he would blame you for putting bad fuel or gas cap. they do sell good and rare parts .. i would give him a star for that one but the cars ehh just walk past them dont fall in that trap. read more