I have a classic car and I don't think it's something he would normally work on but I was stuck and couldn't figure out the problem with my car. Jeremy was awesome! He dug into it and was able to fix it for a fair price. It was literally a needle in a haystack. 1 bad connection in a wiring harness. He really saved my sanity with this car. I was at his mercy, other places would've gouged me but Jeremy was honest and fixed the issue quick. He has a new lifetime customer! read more

Did our 90k miles service on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Easy to schedule , ready when promised, with old fashioned service.

Always keep appointments as made. Turning my car over to Brent or Jeremy for service or repair work I leave with confidence that the work has been done perfectly! Prices are always fair & reasonable and they wouldn't use parts they wouldn't use on their personal cars. read more

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Been taking my cars here for over 30 years now, this is the only place I would ever go. Brent is honest and does great work. If you want good value for your car repairs this is where you need to go for service. Less than 1/2 of what a dealership will charge you for higher quality work. read more

I have been going to Meister Tech for well over 35 years. He has taken care of a Volvo Turbo Diesel, a number of BMW, Mercedes, GM and Lexus vehicles over that time for me. Best to make an appointment. Plan ahead because he is usually booked for at least one week, sometimes two weeks. The amount of money I have saved and the confidence I have in them makes it worth for me to drive 30 miles to get to their repair shop. I usually arrive before they open (8 am) to allow for my car to cool down so they can work on it as soon as they open. The first brake job and oil change was about 40% of what it cost me at the dealer. Finally, if a job is out of their expertise, they will tell you. read more

The Service @ Meister Tech is always AMAZING ! Brent is straightforward and always keeps the customer informed in detail about the status of their vehicle. Their prices are always reasonable. They never disappoint, in over 20 yrs everyone I've referred to Meister Tech has also become a loyal and satisfied customer. read more

Great mechanics and fair prices. I love doing business at a place like this. They don't upswell you and they do great maintenance and repairs. read more

i brought my wife's car for a scheduled Toyota maintenance. They did the job for over half off of what the dealer would charge. I trust them because they were recommended by a friend that's used them for 30+ years and said they are honest and good. We'll be back for future service. read more

I brought my vehicle in yesterday because it's overheating. I dropped it off around 8am. I didn't leave the area until about 9AM and saw my vehicle had not been brought back yet for inspection, I get home and they call me at 10 saying my hoses needed replaced because they're clogged up with pellets that's why my vehicle was overheating. It was overheating before I put the stop leak in it, so I knew they were full of it and definitely did not have enough time to do a thorough inspection. As soon as he said that I knew they just unscrewed the radiator cap and looked into the pipe. The pellets dissolved immediately after pouring a tablespoon of hot water over them. When I originally called them I told them I believed my radiator and thermostat needed replaced, and he said that'd cost me between $600-$800. Then with their half assed inspection told me it was $1400 because the hoses needed replaced since they're clogged and that was the reason for the overheating. Either they didn't want to do the work which is fine but when I got there they had the audacity to try to charge me a diagnostic fee which I knew for a fact they did not do a proper inspection because it does not take less than an hour to take the vehicle apart and find the issue. I went to them because they were referred by locals but as suspected I took it to another mechanic for a second opinion and as I thought the hoses are not clogged and do not need replaced. The radiator and thermostat need's replaced exactly like I told them. read more

Honest, fair value and good work. I highly recommend them. They were recommended by a friend.

Jeremy was so helpful, friendly and professional. He took care of my issues so fast. Great pricing and trustworthy. I've found a new mechanic shop for my car! Thank you! read more

Simple, straight forward assistance , and very reasonably priced. Meister Tech is my favorite shop, they make repairs only as needed, never unnecessary charges. I feel safe sending my wife or sons down for car repairs. Local to Rancho San Diego, they are located in the same shopping mall as Burger King.... but near the east end of parking. MG Collins read more

I showed up because my car had a check engine code blinking. Right off the bat he told me that I need a new engine or a new car because of a small noise which wasn't even the issue. It was a small noise of the timing belt spinning lmao Didn't even bother looking at my car. Didn't even let me explain what the issue was with my car. He basically kind of shew me away. Place sucks , idk how they have 5 stars. read more

The best car mechanic hands down! I have used Meister Tech for over 15 years. My entire family comes here for maintenance and repairs. They are amazing, ethical, fair and extremely nice. I will not trust my car with anyone else. Thank you for being a respectable pillar in the community that we can trust! read more

My family has Been going here for years. One of the most honest and dependable mechanics around. Great service! Wouldn't go anywhere else!

I am visiting San Diego from Australia and just bought a used 2002 4x4 Chevy Suburban from a private seller. I have good mechanical skills, and normally do as much work on my vehicles as possible. While I was inspecting the Suburban at purchase, I noticed a potential oil leak from the rear backing plate behind the brakes. A good friend recommended his mechanic in Chula Vista and I took the car there a few days ago. I also wanted various fluids changed and a transmission service in preparation for a long road trip. I explained all this to the mechanic. Later that day he called me and told me I needed substantial rear brake work, that the axle oil seals were both leaking and other work. When I politely interrogated him about the reasons for the work, he abruptly told me to come and collect the car! He actually threw the keys at me on pick up. Another friend then recommended Brent and Jeremy. Today they worked on my car. They called early and told me there was nothing wrong with the brakes, or oil seals and so on. They did the other work I had wanted done. Their pricing was very fair, the invoice transparently detailed, and they took time to answer a couple questions I had at the end. I regard these mechanics as being in the superior category for both quality of work, and ethics. They are wonderful representatives in a world full of dishonest mechanics. Thanks so much to both of you. Grant Miller/ Imperial Beach CA. read more

Professional, friendly and timely work on my 2015 Mercedes. I'll be back in the future! Thanks for being so great

I was referred here by a coworker and I'm so glad! Great auto care shop! They are super honest. I have a Toyota and my husband has a BMW. We've always received great service from them. Prices are fair, too! read more

These guys are great. You can just tell when talking with Brent or James that they will take care of your needs with out some crazy up sell at the end of the job. I won't even think about bring my truck anywhere else. read more

LOVE this place! My family has been going here for years. Always honest and cheapest compared to the rest. If cost is an issue they help out, and I've even had them throw in repairs free of charge! I moved and tried searching yelp for nearby auto mechanics. First place I called with high stars quoted me $220-$300. What a rip off!! Just because you her my voice and that I'm a girl, don't think you're gonna pull one on me. Called and went here (even though further for me) and quoted before $170, and paid same thing after. No bs. I will continue to keep coming here! Should have known to not waste my time anywhere else. All my family members as well, and I'll always recommend this place to all my friends, and anyone looking for a great mechanic read more

Having been loyal customers of Meister Tech Auto Care for over 20 years, our family can attest that Brent and Jeremy are the absolute best at what they do. If you are needing an auto mechanic with superior mechanical knowledge (both foreign and domestic), fair pricing (always), and outstanding auto care (meticulous), go no further than Meister Tech. Thank you Brent and Jeremy!!! read more

Love this place. It's my first go to place for car issues. Every time he's come up with a solution to fix the issue and the cost is always very reasonable. The best part is that he is a very honest mechanic. Hard to find those types of people. He gets busy and sometimes I have to wait a day or two before he can look at my car but it's always more than worth it. read more

I came here with my Subaru Forester after the dealership quoted me over $1.2K to fix my bushings and another $2k for apparently multiple things wrong with my car (after they had already serviced it in June) . My colleague recommended this spot as a reliable and honest auto repair business and she was so right! I am SO glad I came here. They were honest from the get-go, didn't charge me to check out my car and everything the dealership had said was wrong, and was able to fix everything for 1/3 of the price. My car runs so smoothly now and I am SO HAPPY I don't have to worry anymore! If you're looking for a trustworthy spot with kind people who actually care about you and your car and the fact that you're not a millionaire, please go here!! You won't regret it. read more

This place came highly recommended. Have had work done twice including had to get my car towed there today for major electrical problem. Turned out was alternator. Very confident in the repair. Reasonable price. Is definitely my go to local mechanic now. Highly recommend read more

These guys are great, highly recommended. My toyota SUV broke down in Las Vegas recently. My car was towed to a shop that said I had blown a head gasket and would need a new engine for $8,000. I decided to have my car auto transported home instead. Brent at meister tech gave it a second look, told me I had in fact not blown a head gasket and the fail safe in my car had caused the engine to stop working in the extreme heat. The real problem was a leaking hose from my coolant to oil tank. He fixed this for $115, much better then $8,000. I owe them more then a good review. Thanks guys. read more

We have found our new mechanic! What great service! We took our car in on a Friday morning with what we assumed would be an expensive repair with many hours of labor. It was done in 30 minutes and was an easy, inexpensive repair. They could have told us it was it WAS the expensive repair but no, they are honest and fair and got us back on the road in no time. What a great place! read more

I have taken my car to Meister Tech for the last couple years and they are so honest it is unbelievable. I took my car in last week because my brakes were squeaking and my friend said I needed brakes. I also thought there was an issue with the steering and asked them to check the transmission as my car has high miles and I was worried it was going to go out. I also needed an oil change. I dropped it off in the morning and they called me a few hours later and asked me why I thought I needed brakes. I told them about the squeaking and they said that was because the pads were dirty and the brakes were far from needing replacement. They also said the steering issue was from wear and tear and it probably wouldn't get any worse and didn't recommend spending $1000 to fix it. They also said my transmission was fine. They said my car was ready to pick up and it would be $31 for the service. I am not an avid review writer. Only when service is exceptionally bad or exceptionally good. Had they just gone ahead and done the brakes or recommended the steering work I would have gladly had them do it as I was expecting the work needed to be done. This is by far the best auto service place I have ever been to. As a woman I often worry I will be taken advantage of by these types of places but not here. They are always busy and I usually can't get an appointment sooner than 1 week out and it's obviously because I'm not the only one who has figured out how great these guys are! read more

Brent was so nice and extremely helpful! Changed my car battery within an hour which was awesome! Will definitely come here again.

Meister Tech rocks..... I needed to have some brakes done on my wife's 525 BMW - Brent got me in quickly, did the work, and got me out no-fuss (at a savings over BMW or other independents). When we encountered a little squeak - he swapped out the parts and did the repair with a smile. Exactly the right kind of approach to his craft, business, and customers that I embrace. read more

Been bringing cars down to Meister Tech for over 25 years, have recommended Brent and John and now Brent and James to all our friends and all have continued to use their services. Honest to a fault, more than reasonably priced and good guys too. If you need car work, they will give you a fair shake and an honest answer. Recommended without reservation. read more

Awesome mechanics here. My family has used them for a while and every time I have a problem with my car I bring it here. They are the best.

Since moving to La Mesa in 2000, Brent has been our GO-TO mechanic on all of our vehicles (Probably 9 or 10 at this point!) I've moved all over CA, but my family is still in La Mesa, so whenever I can bring a car into Brent I do, because I trust him 100% to do what's best for my cars, and to price everything exreeeeemely reasonably!! read more

They are the best! They worked on my car that turned out to be something unexplainable. But they got her going again. They are the fest! Bring your car here! Dogs read more

Very honest and affordable. From replacing a bulb to checking out your AC. Whenever you move to a new city, the most important things to find are a good dentist and mechanic. I found my mechanic, highly recommend:) read more

If you're looking for an honest auto mechanic, look no further. My Camry has been having an issue over the past few weeks, my car was making a clunking noise when steering. I'd been researching it online and could not figure out what the problem was. I decided to take it to Toyota to get it checked out. They diagnosed it as a bad intermediate shaft and quoted me $750 for the repair. I was getting ready to bite the bullet when I decided to look around Yelp for a local mechanic to get a second opinion. I saw Meister had great reviews so I decided to take my car in. I explained to Jeremy what Toyota's diagnosis was and that I wanted a second opinion. Within a few hours he called me back explaining that it was simply a few loose bolts on my rack and pinion and that the noise was gone. The inspection/job cost me $45. I recognize that Jeremy could have easily agreed with Toyota just to make some extra money. This is my first Yelp review ever, a testament of how happy I was with the experience. read more

Very knowledgable, efficient, and reasonably priced. My experience indicates fees well below dealers in the area. Most importantly, they are trustworthy and prompt. Highly recommended foreign auto repair. read more

Brent is awesome! I called in the morning and he told to come on down. He had my car half a day and fixed 3 different things for a great price. It was half of what I was quoted at the dealership. Highly recommend this place! Fare pricing and honesty is the best thing to find in a mechanic! read more

Long over due but still wanted to let Brent know that I appreciate the work he did on my BMW. He's shop was at the perfect place when I needed a mechanic. My muffler fell apart right on Jamacha Road and as I was frantically calling AAA and walking around the area, it just happened that Brent's shop was right around the corner from where I happened to be parked at. So, I walked in inside and asked Brent if he could fix my muffler and the next day, my car was fixed and haven't had any problems ever since and drove my car all the way across country without any problems. I highly recommend Brent's shop to friends and family. Excellent service and reasonable price. read more

This place was suggested to me by a friend who said they had reasonable prices and were honest people. After calling a few times and receiving great customer service, I decided to bring my car here to be looked at. They found the issue and searched around for the best priced part. These guys are really nice and kid friendly. I'll definitely be going here in the future! read more

I was looking for a good place to get my oil change done. Note to self: Never ever go to Wal-Mart. They told me they couldn't replace a filter, that I had to go to dealership because they didn't have the tool they needed to get to it. WHAT?? It's Wal-Mart for goodness sake. Don't they sell tools?? Anyhow I found Meister and not only did he do my oil change, he also replaced my brakes and the right rear light and charged me LESS than what he quoted me over the phone. He is pretty much a one man shop. You won't be disappointed in bringing your vehicle here. I am a single gal, and I have had repair shops try to take advantage of me...I wrote a review about that place trying to tell me I needed new brakes ASAP....beware if you ever go to Evans Tires in El Cajon. There are guys there trying to rip you off. I drove on those brakes for 2 years before I finally had them changed at Meister Tech. He is honest, trust worthy, and won't try to take advantage or up-sell you. Look no further!! read more