After years of looking for a mechanic and only taking my Subaru to the dealership for all repairs…read moreor maintenance over the life of the car (8 years), I decided to take a chance here. I had a great experience with Alex at Value Auto Repair. I originally reached out through Yelp, and he was responsive and answered all of my questions. His pricing was significantly better than what the dealership quoted me, but what really stood out wasn't just the price--it was his honesty. I came in with a humming noise that I believed was a bad wheel bearing but was unsure. Alex was upfront from the beginning after making the same diagnosis and even encouraged me to get quotes from other mechanics if it made me feel more comfortable so I could make sure I was getting a fair deal. That kind of confidence and transparency is hard to find. When I arrived, he was able to get my car in within about 30 minutes to diagnose it. While the part was being delivered, I went to lunch, and once I came back, he had the wheel bearing replaced in about 45 minutes. Before I left, he took the time to show me both the old and new wheel bearings, explaining how they worked and letting me hear and feel the difference. I really appreciated him taking the time to educate me instead of just handing me a bill. One thing I noticed while I was waiting was how many customers came in who clearly knew Alex. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to see him, several appeared to be repeat customers, and there was an obvious level of trust between them. After my own experience, I completely understand why. Alex also has a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience much less stressful. Most importantly, the humming noise is completely gone, and my car drives perfectly again. If you're looking for an honest, knowledgeable mechanic who charges fair prices and genuinely cares about his customers, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alex and Value Auto Repair. I know I'll definitely be back.

I've been going to this shop for a while and they have always done quality work! Super easy to make…read moreappointments and their estimated time of completion is always spot on. I trust these guys to consistently do great work on all my vehicles.

Called about my brakes acting up yesterday and they were able to completely fix them today. The…read morebrakes are working as if they're brand new. The shop was easy to find, very friendly, and super fair with pricing (parts and labor). I'll definitely be returning to the shop in the future!

I called in advance and Julie put me at ease about getting an oil change. When I arrived, she gave…read moreme a nice, warm greeting. She and her team took really good care of me and my Tacoma. Thank you, Julie!

Excellent service & quick!!…read more I was referred by the Silva family and I refer Nico's to anyone & everyone now too!

Cannot recommend Nico and his bother more than is humanly possible, totally trustworthy, excellent…read moreprices, no hassle, no fuss. 5 stars...

Friendly and fast. Been having some car issues but struggled to find somewhere I trusted. A friend…read morerecommended Hugo to me. He had a nickname something like Toyota king. I know that's not right but it was something like that. He found the problem in my vehicle within 3 minutes of looking at it. He still took more time to make sure it was safe and drive-able for me. I will be coming back.

Oh no thank you! Just came to check it out... I asked 2 simple questions... the guy was rude! Did…read morenot feel welcomed!

Great team! Good service, reliable, accurate and priced right!…read more Came for an smog check and a brake and lamp certification they checked and made changes and repairs. Explained what was happening and delivered their expertise with quality in their work.

These guys are very professional, I was referred by a friend, and they explained everything to me…read moreabout my truck, and I would recommend them to anyone. Also, I might add that they have very fair pricing, in a time whereby a lot of mechanic shops tend to price gouge. I look forward to doing business with them in the future, and I'm not one that is easily convinced. 5 stars!!!!!!

I have brought down several vehicles to have body work and paint. I do not speak Spanish so it…read moremakes it more difficult to work in TJ. Saul (Saool) speaks perfect English so this is not a problem. I have take my California Insurance settlement to Leyva Garage for huge savings compared to California body shops. Instead of only fixing my dent i left with a new paint job on top of the repair. Saul is very honest and explains the repair in great detail. I am a contractor so i appreciate a professional who explains in great detail how the repair will be done. I wanted my plastic mirrors painted which is difficult and not permanent. Saul explained that the mirror could look great but would have a shorter life or a little rough would last longer. Thank you for the education so i could make a proper decision. I went with the better looking. It looks great 4 years latter.I have take 4 cars here with great looking repairs. I got burned by another shop right around the corner. I walked around for 4 hours checking every shop in this area. Most work out of a cardboard tool boxes. I text pictures to Saul and set up an appointment so my car does not sit there. I usually get a rough estimate over the phone with pictures. I drop off the car and return to L.A. buy train. The train takes you to the border so i do not need any help. When you leave it's only 1 turn to get in the border line. Stop at Costco and pick up Tequilla and Mexican Coke. Across the street from Costco is the best T.J. tacos.

Great shop - reasonable prices, honest and does excellent work. I have had them do 5 or 6 cars over…read morethe past 15 years and also recommended them to many friends.

I'll never go to a garage again. This is so convenient and the price is the best I found. And Diego…read morewas extremely professional and friendly. I gave him a Coke, and he repaid me by changing my air filter with no extra charge. Wth? Wow! I know I don't have to worry about being ripped off if Diego is on the wrench. Thanks Diego. God bless you.

Diego was on time, and his work is excellent!! Cleans everything- Greases all.... He disengaged the…read morebreakthrough his plug in device and did such a AMAZING JOB !!

Took my vehicle to AAMCO of Chula Vista a few months ago and was nervous because I was told my…read moretransmission had to be replaced or rebuilt... spoke to Memo who told me that they would be happy to give me a second opinion and when I brought my vehicle in, they told me the issue was Electrical and that's they didn't have to replace or rebuild...my vehicle has been driving perfectly since then Thank you to Memo Ismael and Sergio for helping me out

I thought I got screwed buying a used car from an older guy who seemed legit. I paid $2,300 in…read morecash, got a clean title, and was told all it needed was a CV axle. I figured I could handle that since I was tight on cash, and the repair wouldn't go over $500. After a quick test drive around the block--where I did hear some clicking, but it didn't sound too bad--I decided to buy it. On my 20-mile drive home, that clicking sound started raising doubts. It didn't seem like just a CV axle issue anymore, though I couldn't quite figure out what it was. The engine and transmission were running great, so I thought it had to be something simple, right? I took it to a highly-rated local shop, and they diagnosed the problem as the front differential or transmission (it's an AWD vehicle). Unfortunately, they said they don't work on transmissions. Well, FML. Next, I took it to a well-recommended transmission shop. After a few days, they confirmed the same issue and gave me a rough estimate of $1,900 to $2,500 for a used replacement. No rebuilt or new parts were available. FMLx2. I then brought it to my go-to guy, who's great at swapping parts and doing some diagnostics. He said he could handle the repair for $1,200, including sourcing a used part. But after two weeks of searching, he had no luck. FMLx3. At this point, I did my own research and decided if I could stay under $2,500, the repair would be worth it based on the car's value. I posted a project on Yelp to solicit bids from local shops. That's when Memo from AAMCO reached out. I was hesitant at first, but AAMCO has been around forever, and Memo seemed legit. I figured they'd either be the most expensive or the most reasonable since they specialize in transmissions. I checked reviews on Google and Yelp, and they looked good, so I decided to give Memo a shot. I dropped by to talk to him, and he was great--super communicative and really listened to my situation. I left the car with him, and the next day, I got a call. Of course, the repair exceeded my $2,500 budget. Same diagnosis: front differential/transmission replacement with a used unit. The estimate was $2,800, but they'd thoroughly inspect the replacement to ensure it was good. So close, but still over budget. I told him I'd call back. I was ready to schedule the car for auction and cut my losses, but something in my gut told me the car was worth saving. I called Memo back and asked if he could do it for $2,700. After some discussion, he agreed to work with me. Two days later, the car was ready. Memo had a surprise for me--the replacement transmission came with a new mount, and they managed to bring the total cost just under $2,600, nearly at my budget. THAT is honesty and integrity. I've been driving the car, and it feels exactly how a 20-year-old car in great shape should. No more clicking noises, and it's running beautifully. Since AAMCO handles other types of repairs, Memo and his team have officially become my go-to shop. I highly recommend seeing Memo at AAMCO if you need reliable, trustworthy service.

Update: got a message today, from Rick, reaching out about our conversation not going well and…read morewanting to know how he could improve or something like that. Not sure if he saw the review and that's why he was reaching out, or what, but I'm updating to five stars because he obviously cares. OG review: Called them to book an appointment. Spoke with Andy originally, who seemed very nice and friendly. She transferred me, and the guy I spoke with, Rick I think his name was, wasn't very friendly at all, and didn't seem like he wanted my business, so I trusted my gut and didn't book the appointment. I wish I had a different experience. I saw they had lots of good reviews here and on Google was why I reached out in the first place.

I stopped by the shop but they were so busy. Glad to see that San Diego still appreciates the best…read moreautomotive care in the city. Sorry I missed you John.. keep on delivering honest, reliable and quality auto care! Happy Thanksgiving to all the employees too!