I found Value Auto Repair on Yelp because I wanted a shop I could actually trust, especially…read moreknowing how common it is for mechanics to upsell unnecessary services. After reading the reviews, I decided to give them a shot, and I'm glad I did because they lived up to the hype. Alex was great to work with. He took the time to go over everything with me, recommended what actually needed attention, and never pressured me into anything extra. What really stood out was how honest he was--some of the issues I was worried about turned out not to be problems at all, and he made sure to explain that clearly instead of trying to turn it into a sale. It's not easy finding a mechanic you can trust, but this shop definitely earned mine. If you're looking for a straightforward, no-pressure auto repair experience, I'd highly recommend Value Auto Repair.

April 29, 2026 I took my 2018 Forester XT (turbo-charged) to…read moreValue Auto Repair for Subaru recommended maintenance. Subaru requires special oils, and fluids, or the warranty is voided. I wanted only recommended Subaru oils, antifreeze, spark plugs, etc. Value followed the manufacture's recommendations, which I was very happy. The maintenance was done in a few hours. The prices are competitive, but the trustworthiness is superior. This a great company.

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!

They saved me close to $700 on a service for my car. Got me an appointment quickly, great service,…read moreand provided Military as well. 10/10 will be bringing my car here for all its work.

Trustworthy, reasonable prices, highly educated, and repairs are done quickly. Been going for years…read moreand I highly recommend Nikos Automotive. The staff is also very pleasant

Enrique / Nico the owner at Nico's Auto repair is it down to earth person. I came in looking to get…read morea transmission swapped and he was able to not get out in one day I was giving a fair competitive quote. Nico was able to get me in get my transmission swapped all in one day now that's what I call customer service everybody there was friendly and super nice! So if you need any auto repairs Nico's Auto repair it's the way to go they're located in Otay. Thanks again Nico's Auto repair for an outstanding job!

Great place , honest and fair. It's a small shop and the owner will show you exactly what and why…read morerepairs are needed.

It's hard to find an honest affordable mechanic but luckily I found one in Hugo. My sister who…read moreworks at O'Rileys recommended him for my AC problem I had with my daughter's car I just bought. As the Manager at O'Rileys I trust her recommendation so I went, he did not disappoint, he had great customer service. I had asked other mechanics for the price to check & fix the AC of an older Honda civic & it was high. Hugo was very affordable, he gave me 2 quotes, one to fix the whole system & a lower quote to fix it real good & get the car bye a few years, which it being a older car & knowing it's my daughter's first car & she'll only have it a few years I went with that option & Hugo agreed it was the right choice he never try to hustle me, he was honest & I love that. He did a great job & explained what he did, the AC is so cold it's colder then a Polar Bear's Toe Nails, now that's cold & is great for the summer. My daughter is happy with her new AC & so am I. I plan to take my car now to get the brakes done & my AC done as well. I highly recommend Hugo & his shop, keep up the great Job Hugo & see you soon!

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!!!!!!

came in to have the battery replaced in my car. Everyone there is super polite! Was done quickly…read moreand price was reasonable. Will definitely return if I need other repairs.

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 took 3 regular chairs to Leyva to be reupholstered I had read great reviews. They charged me 60…read moredollars per chair 40 for labor 10 for extra foam I wanted to be more comfortable and 10 for the cover ok I went to pick them up today 2 of the chairs you can tell they put extra foam you can see the imprint of the foam the third you can't so I told the guy that returned the chairs to me , he said oh yea this one have extra foam for sure. I am not an expert but i think that the extra foam should have been placed under the rounded foam so you couldn't see the division of the foam it looks terrible and they didn't put extra foam on the third I guess I am going to have to fix them please don't waste your money going to leyvas there are much better shops in Tijuana .

Needed my fog light to be replaced and found this place on a Yelp project. Diego was the lowest…read morequote and he helped me locate the part I needed for replacement. Job was done in the estimated time he gave me and his final price was lower than his previous estimate. He explained his process and took a video of what he did so I can see his work. He also offers other car services like oil changes, engine, and starter repairs. The other perk is he's mobile and comes to you. So no need to call an Uber or wait at a shop and pray you don't need to use the restroom. I'll be sure to use him in the future since he offers better deals than taking it to a shop. So hit him up and see if he can help you out with any car repairs.

Diego was awesome! Super easy to communicate with, showed up right on time, and got everything done…read morefast and professionally. He walked me through the whole process step by step, which I really appreciated.

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.

Fixed my belts, brakes too. Quick clean work. Professional. Trustworthy shop…read more *2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The best place in San Diego! If you want honesty, come here. Dave is my immediate service manager,…read moreand he always comes through. I've been using these guys for about five years and never disappointed. Highly recommended .

Surprise $$$$ John's Automotive Up-charged me once I arrived. I walked out. Shame on these guys…read more They'll take you over the coals with Upcharges and work you don't need unless you do what I did, and that is to walk out and bring my business to an honest shop. I had no idea this was the same people as I had got a [crazy, inaccurate] quote from in 2018. I was quoted over the phone that a complete diagnosis would be $109. They had the make and model, knew it was a truck so should be no surprises when I walk in. RIGHT? wrong. "We like to get paid for our time"; dude at the counter. Then don't misquote customers in the first place. His excuse was, "well, we have to check the back of the truck too". Lame. Posted: are the two quotes for a diagnosis, one from John's and the next from a shop that I won't share here, where my truck is currently being serviced. Further, let's go back a bit in history. In April of 2018 I visited John's location on Riverdale in Grantville. My truck had registered a check engine, which turned up regarding emissions. What did "Johns" say and quote me? " Well, Toyota Tundras have four catalytic converters so you are looking at $3,270. out the door, you need to replace these, then you'll pass smog, clear emissions ". Problem: they got it way wrong: the 2000 Toyota Tundras have TWO catalytic converters mister grifters. After that B.S. I left. [2007s - present have four converters, so ketchup Bubs!] Next, I left and went to "Cardiego" on Adams Avenue. The owner checked the emissions signal and said, " all you need is your drive cycle reset. One hour later and $90. dollars later the work was done, truck passed smog and no more emissions issue. It was my mistake that I had no idea that this same outfit had a second garage in La Mesa, had no idea I was walking into the same line of talk and walk. I expect that the owner Mr. Joan will comment here something like this, " I am sorry you seemed to have this experience, because we don't have a record of you in our system " hmmmm... My response [following my laughter] is this: on 4/27 your computer generated the quote that I have posted here. It generated the information you had on my vehicle back in 2018 because you have my old plate number of 6E71244. So Jon, don't try to tell me you never had me in the "system" because if you had not noticed, I now have personalized plates, I haven't had the 6E7... plates for a while now. To be clear: my Tundra is the best year that was produced, it has been cared for only with master techs, and runs perfectly. Word to the wise: My recommendation is to go elsewhere to take care of your auto. **My truck needed the lower front ball joint replacement in the front only. The shop I went to even took out the $57. diag charge since I had the work done with them. It is silent and smooth as usual. There was no noise in the back and a quote on a diagnosis means you quoted me on a diagnosis of the entire vehicle. Bogus, no: I never "authorized" more diagnosis work. Just a foolish response below.