It's rare these days to come across a business with so many positive reviews online and after…read moreconducting business with them, feel like they were not praised high enough! I decided to stop by Summit a couple days after taking my car to a Ford dealership that insisted that everything was fine with my vehicle since they weren't able to replicate the same issue I was having. The Summit team took the time to thoroughly inspect the area of concern I had with my vehicle and figured out the part that needed to be replaced, which the Ford dealership swore was perfectly fine. After arriving, the Summit Team had troubleshot what was wrong with my vehicle, ordered the replacement part, installed it, did an alignment, and had me out the door in just 3 hours! BIG PROPS TO CARL & THE SUMMIT TEAM!

I brought in my 2010 Toyota Camry and worked with Carl. I left the car and with a few hours they…read morewere able to diagnose an issue with the timing chain. He offered me options and the price was very reasonable. I left the car over the weekend and it was ready as promised. Great experience and very reasonable price. I will definitely be back for all my car repair needs.

My family has been coming here for the past decade and will continue to do so! The service is…read morealways good and the turnaround time on repairs is always quick. The quality of their work is amazing and I've never had to go twice for the same repair. Philip is always ready to help and it's super easy to get a quote over the phone. I will always recommend this shop to anyone who wants to get a quality job done on their car!

Hong Auto Service in San Diego was a lifesaver. My daughter, away at college, had an electrical…read moreissue with her car and I was worried about getting it handled correctly from a distance. Philip diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately -- it turned out not to be a complex electrical failure but a battery installation mistake made by a Ford dealership. Philip was honest, thorough, and clearly trustworthy throughout the process. The price was fair and represented great value for the quality of work. He exceeded expectations in communication and follow-through, which gave me real peace of mind. I highly recommend Hong Auto Service!

I had reason to return today to John's Automotive Care in La Mesa for routine servicing…read more As I've found to be typical for this location, Brian (Service Advisor) was welcoming and friendly. Moreover, the technician (Dylan) completed all the necessary work within ~ an hour while I waited. Again, I strongly recommend you visit John's Automotive Care in La Mesa if your car or truck requires any routine servicing or necessary repairs. Brian - and his co-worker Jay (Service Advisor) - would be certain to treat you well and have your vehicle's work completed quickly with an honest appraisal and at reasonable cost.

This is just a great place to take your car for service. Frankly I like it better than the…read moredealership.

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.

The friendliness and honesty at Advantec Auto Repair was incredibly refreshing. I usually hate…read moregetting my car serviced, but this experience completely changed my mind -- I'll only come here from now on. I walked in at 8:30 AM on a Friday and was greeted by Danny. I explained the car issues I was dealing with and he clearly explained how long each repair would take and the expected price range. There was no upselling, pressure, or intimidation -- just honest, transparent communication. When my car was in the bay he even showed me the issues under the hood and explained why certain repairs mattered. What really stood out was Danny saying I didn't have to do all the repairs at once -- or even do them there -- only that they needed to be addressed/repaired to keep myself and my car safe. That level of honesty is rare. My car was ready by 4:30 PM the same day. Skilled techs, honest advice, and an easy experience here. Highly recommend Advantec and Danny.

Solid service, would come again to get any work done on my car. They called and texted me to let me…read moreknow of any updates and they were able to see me the same day. They charged me a fair amount and I would go back again

Finding an honest mechanic is hard enough, but finding one that comes to you is a game-changer. Sam…read moreand Aiden did a fantastic job replacing the front and rear rotors and pads on my 2016 Land Rover LR4. A few things that stood out: * Convenience: They performed the entire service right at my house. * Fair Pricing: Their quote was significantly better than other local shops and mechanics I checked. * Transparency: Sam (the lead mechanic) is incredibly professional and reasonable. Instead of just demanding a list of repairs, he gave me actual options and worked with me on the best path forward. No upselling, just honest advice. It's rare to find technicians who don't try to pad the bill. I'll definitely be reaching out to Sam for any future projects. Highly recommended!

Sam the owner was very responsive and gave me a good deal compared to other places. Aiden the…read moremechanic did great work on my car and now it's up and running like it was years ago! Highly recommended and I would ask for Aiden next time. He was very helpful and let me know exactly what was wrong with it and fixed it with no problems.

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.

My battery died before I was leaving for a trip. Curtis came next day with a brand new battery! I…read moream not car savvy, Curtis gave me great advice and recommendations for maintenance for my car. Offered to and cleaned corrosion off. Had me back on the road quicker than I imagined. On top of excellent work, what a kind soul!!! I will be reaching out to Curtis for any future needs. I've never had such a positive experience with a mechanic

Asked for a Yelp quote. The yelp board said my request was being reviewed. After 6 days, I text…read morethe number listed on his yelp profile to see why he didn't respond. Said he is very limited on his time he does car repairs these days. Suggested that he change his Yelp profile...

I had an excellent experience with Car Saints, especially working with Peter. He completed five…read moredifferent pre-purchase inspections for me, and thanks to his thorough work, I avoided five bad deals. His attention to detail truly saved me from making some costly mistakes. Peter was very responsive and even called me right after each inspection to explain the car's condition in detail. Thanks to him, I finally found a car that passed inspection and gave me peace of mind. Paying for a pre-purchase inspection before buying a used car should be nonnegotiable for everyone. I highly recommend Car Saints -- their service is 100% worth it.

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.

Ever since my partner and I moved to this area our cars have never been in better hands. Thanks to…read moreEdwin and his team our cars are well maintained at a reasonable price and we are able to fully trust that they'll do an outstanding job. We definitely recommend Bowmans garage! Your car will be in amazing hands.

Great honest, speedy service. Quality work, dependable and accurate diagnosis and investigation…read moreinto the computer read outs to pin point problem at the source.