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Main Auto Repair

4.5 (54 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Auto brake repair

Oil changes

Routine automotive maintenance

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Headlight replacement 5 stars!
Lovely L.

Quick and efficient service! My right headlight went out. I was stressed! I called the dealer and they said it would be $170 to diagnose. I called this auto repair shop on Main Street and they said to come in. I came in right away. The owner popped off my old light, drove to get me a new light and now it is good as new within 30 minutes! Now I'm stress free lol I will be sure to stop by again in the future as needed. Highly recommend.

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Honest, Economical, & Fast they are also open and will accommodate you with your schedule

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Fernando and his team are great!! Always delivering on their quoted times and know their stuff. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

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These are the only guys allowed to touch my old buckets. They are professional, friendly, and price is always fair.

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Small little place but has great service, went in for a brake pad change and was in and out in less than an hour.

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Value Auto Repair - Value auto repair made the National City Chamber of commerce!! They receive "the people love us" award from Yelp!! Congratulations!!

Value Auto Repair

(1.2k reviews)

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.

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.

NEX Car Care Center

NEX Car Care Center

(81 reviews)

I still believe that Autoport has really affordable gas, but man...those Chipio Auto Glass people…read morecan really put a damper on the gas pumping experience. They are the only reason why this place is not retaining the 5 STARS I previously gave them. When I'm pumping gas, all I want to do is lean against my car, slowly die inside as I watch my grad school savings drain before my eyes, and compromise with myself that it's okay to NOT eat for the rest of the week. But instead, you have these guys who always happen to pop up out of nowhere as my mood starts to sour, put their fingerprints all over my windshield, and insist that I have a crack - which I don't - and tell me to contact my Insurance company so I can get it fixed. It REALLY doesn't help that the card readers are slow because whenever I'm there I pray that they move faster so I can make a quick escape out of there before one of those guys can spot me. I do have to give credit to one random Windshield fixer guy who saw me at the Air Station. He took one look at my car and saw that my windshield was fine - which it is - and instead asked if he could put the air in my tires for me. So...not all of them are complete day ruiners. Other than that, I still stand by everything I said in my last review of Autoport. Even though they've hired some new people, they're still really friendly.

Always had an amazing experience here, never a super long line when we go there. They get the job…read moredone quick and nice! Staff there is always so kind and helpful! Came here for an alignment but since our vehicle was in the green, no charge! Woo! Highly recommend this place! It's now called PepBoys

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M&T Auto Repair

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I highly recommend M&T auto repair The service they provided for a very challenging car issue was…read morephenomenal Unlike most auto technicians who just replace parts they did excellent troubleshooting to pinpoint the problem with my steering mechanism With the age of people keeping their cars longer you would be well advised to experience their service. The shop is clean well-maintained and the pricing is excellent.

I brought my Buick Envista in for what should have been a simple tune-up. Normally it's a quick…read morevisit, but somehow this one turned into a 5-hour adventure. To make matters worse, I'm currently dealing with a custody battle after catching my girlfriend cheating with my cousin, so my stress level was already at about a 12 out of 10. Finally got my car back and started driving home. The car started shaking. At first, I figured it was just my stomach because I'd been battling diarrhea all day. A few minutes later I realized it wasn't my stomach--my car was dripping fluids everywhere like it had just signed a sponsorship deal with Tuli Drip. Then the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Every warning light imaginable was on. At that point, I was convinced my Envista was preparing for liftoff. I couldn't drive it, so I called a tow truck and got hauled back to the dealership. Of course, by the time I got there, the shop was closed. The next morning they inspected it and delivered the shocking diagnosis: "It was just your gas cap." Apparently, I didn't have it on properly when I started driving. So after 5 hours at the shop, a panic attack, a tow truck ride, an overnight stay, and enough dashboard lights to decorate a neighborhood, the culprit was... a gas cap.

Formula Auto Repair

Formula Auto Repair

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A 'Check Engine' light illuminated, and power was reduced significantly as I cruised south on FWY…read more15. Headed to O'Reilly Auto Parts in the South Bay Plaza for a trouble code readout. Oh-oh, it showed Throttle Position Sensor. The part listed for $350 at O'Reilly, and I requested a referral to a repair shop. It was Formula Auto Repair, nearby on Highland Avenue, right next to KFC. They charged me over $100 to do the same test, then told me exactly what I had told them, it needs a new TPS. I authorized the repair after determining they would charge me $359 for the part, a fair price. The waiting room is dismal. Unmatched, uncomfortable chairs placed around the perimeter of the room, up against plate glass windows. Months old automotive industry magazines, and one several year old AARP magazine, very well thumbed. No vending machines, nothing. A star off for the total lack of customer amenities. The repair was completed, but the car did not perform to my expectation. After a phone call, I returned several days later to have a different new TPS installed. The car ran better, perhaps the ECU was communicating with it better. Bottom line, it was a successful repair. The service manager was very patient with me, and the new replacement part was installed as a customer service. Except for the waiting room, it was a good experience.

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John's Automotive Care

John's Automotive Care

(478 reviews)

Grantville

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.

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.

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