This is like the best place ever in my car broke down and had like smoke coming out of it and it was really scary and I had it towed to this location my recommendation from the tow truck driver and I'm so glad I did they were very honest and did minimal things that they could do to help me and it wasn't as expensive as I expected they were customer service and their timing was amazing they did a very fast job and I'm just really impressed with the whole thing overall read more

It's always nerve-racking trying to find honest hard working mechanics! John and his crew did not disappoint!!! I can't thank y'all enough for repairing my axel, changing the transmission fluid, coolant, air filters and oil change. Outstanding, courteous, knowledgeable staff, professional service!!! Will continue to bring our Honda and Toyota vehicles for car maintenance . read more

We have been coming to Midas in Encinitas for quite a few years now. Each time we needed help with any of our cars, either a service or getting something fixed, Jeff has gone above and beyond, so we keep coming back for the great quality of work and customer service! Thanks for doing a diagnostic test for me this afternoon, without an appointment! And thanks Jesse, for changing my windshield wipers! read more

Midas - Car trouble? Have Jeff Check it! - Auto Repair Near Me - Encinitas, California

My boyfriend and I have both been taking our cars here for a few years and we have no complaints. They will get your car taken care of and are very reliable and honest with details on repairs, cost, etc. Jeff is usually the one that helps us out and he is awesome!! I would recommend making an appointment a head of time, as they are usually pretty busy. There's been a few times I've popped in for an oil change and they have gotten me in, but definitely make an appointment if possible. If you're in need for a new place to make sure your car is taken care of, this is the place. read more

Do NOT bring your car here. They are a mix of fraudulent and incompetence. Brought my vehicle in twice, for one and only one noise occurring with braking. Both times I was aggressively sold a sure fix for it. Both times I left with the exact same concern unaddressed noticeable immediately in the parking lot. It is completely obvious and factual that my concern was not investigated, replicated, or tested for both times. How do you sell a fix for something you don't replicate? Manager is clearly desperate as when I spoke to him after being swindled the second time for an erroneous fix, nothing was offered, he just argued semantics with me. "That noise wasn't a brake noise, so it's unrelated. We fixed something else". The blame was put on me for describing my noise as brake related, when he said that in fact was suspension. I am not a mechanic, it occurs with braking. There was only ever one noise, no noise ever alleviated, flat out FRAUD and negligence. Please stay away from these people. Also, please note their warranties are imaginary and scams. If you walk in here, please record everything. read more

I had a check light on my vehicle and took it to Midas.They tracked down the issue and fixed it. Ended up being a unplugged wire in the engine bay. I highly recommend taking you vehicle here for service. The mechanics are very knowledgeable. read more

Took my 2018 F150 to Midas for an oil change. I'd taken it there a few times before and was pleased with the cost and timely manner. So while I am waiting for it to be finished, the service tech comes into the office and tells the service manager that my air filter and cabin air filters needed to be replaced, the service manager tells me what the tech had told him. I tell the service manager that I've got a K&N air filter, plus there's a sticker on the cover, he says the tech didn't say that to him. The cabin air filter is a pain in the butt to change so I was doubting if the tech even looked at it. They did say the cost would be $88.00. I obviously declined. When I got home I looked up the cost of an air filter, and the cabin filter. The cost for both through Amazon was $23.00. So they were going to charge me $55.00 labor. So that's compliant number 1. Number 2, the service manager then tells me that the front right strut needed to be replaced, along with the rear brakes. I asked how much it would be he should be at $1700 but he'd work me a deal. I did set up an appointment to get it done a couple of days later. The next day I decided to call a place we've bought tires and had front end alignments done. They told me they could look at it the following week. So I took it into their place. They looked it over and said it did need a new strut, in fact it needed both front struts replaced, along with the rear brakes, in addition because the struts needed replacing it would need a front end alignment. So I asked how much it was going to set me back, I'm figuring we'll over $2000.00 based on my quote from Midas based on one strut. They said right $1300. So to have both struts, brakes, and alignment it was $400 less than only the one strut and brakes with no alignment. I was telling my neighbor about it, he said it's called up sales. He said that businesses will try to sell you unnecessary stuff. I didn't work in retail, I spent my working career as a firefighter the San Bernardino County Fire Department. So just beware if you use Midas in Encinitas. I've spent my last dollars there. read more

I had to fix my car's brakes and they were super fast. Jeff took great care to explain and show me exactly what was the problem with my car. They have excellent service! read more

Sam is the MAN!!! I've now had 2 MAJOR repairs done here and Sam could not have been more helpful. He walked me through each one helping me understand why the repairs were needed. He then reviewed OTHER quotes I had gotten and showed me CLEARLY his was the best price. If you value honesty and quality service then you've come to the right place. read more

5 stars! Jeff and Travis are always so helpful. I can usually get a same day appointment and they never try to upsell me. I've taken my car here for years and will continue to recommend them to friends, family and neighbors. read more

Went last minute to have Jeff check my fluids and he checked them and filled them at no charge. Will take my car back to figure out why my heater is no longer working... I thought it could be the coolant being low, but that did not fix the issue. read more

So today was an unfortunate turn of events. My car over heated on the freeway going north & had to get it towed to A mechanic. A friend referred me to this location which was 15 minutes away from my car over heating. From the moment I walked into the door they were so helpful and efficient in realizing I was traveling and trying to go out of town. Unfortunately my car has a major issue & has to be here over night which they were willing to accommodate to keep it and said they will get it done first thing in the morning. I am appreciative of the customer service & willingness to help me - Jeff the Manager was so helpful! I can't thank him or his team enough. Thank you guys! Even though this event was not expected. They made it so simply for me. read more

I brought my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in to get a catalytic converter replaced, so I can get it smogged. I had already had the car diagnosed at a different auto place and was given a quote for the work that just seemed insane. Jeff talked to me over the phone and assured me that they would do a thorough check and only complete the work that was needed. I'm so happy I brought my car to Midas. Their team was so great to work with. They gave thorough information and even talked to my brother over the phone (who works in the auto industry). In the end, they quoted me a much more reasonable price for labor with such a fast turn around. After the initial conversations with Jeff, I worked with Sam at the front desk. Sam was wonderful at communicating too and offered the best customer service ever. I felt like a part of his family and I can say that I definitely trust this place after this experience. I ended up having the spark plugs replaced and I'm glad I did. There was a hole discovered in the valve cover and Sam even went as far as showing me the part after the work was done. I definitely trust these guys and will being my car back to Midas from now on. Thanks to Jeff, Sam, and the rest of their team! read more

I made the unfortunate mistake of bringing my car here for an oil change. Shortly after the oil change I started smelling fuel so I took my car to the dealership to have it looked at. The diagnosis? The oil cap wasn't secured, it was just resting on top. Thanks Midas! I'll never be bringing my car back in. Additionally, on the day of my visit to Midas they called to let me know of an additional repair that was needed on the vehicle. They were so pushy about it, offering me a 15% off coupon that happens to expire on that day so I had to agree to the work on the spot. I'm so glad I didn't agree to this bigger job because they can barely handle to do an oil change correctly. read more

I've been to this Midas location with both positive and negative experiences. The later was what turned me away for good. My first experience was great. The manager hooked me up with a lifetime warranty on brake pads. The deal was pretty good so I ended up going back later when the brakes started wearing again. This time I noticed the same manager wasn't there this time around. Another manager was helping me by saying the pads I needed were special and cost an arm and a leg. Also needed new rotors. He started calling his parts guys asking for a deal on pads and rotors. Got the cost down, but still out of my budget for the whole package. He calls another parts guy and asks for a favor. This time the cost is closer to what I can afford. I told him I'd call to set up an appointment and took the car to another place that was recommended by a friend. They gave me a great price on pads and told me to machine the rotors and save a bundle. I did and have been using this other mechanic ever since. It's farther away, but worth every penny! read more

Another one of those times I thank the Yelp Gods for this website! So, the brakes on my car have been squeaking the last few weeks, whining about needing a change. After not being able to keep an appointment with my usual Pep Boys and not in the mood to wait for another opening, I began shopping around on Yelp for alternatives. Pretty soon after, I was nodding in appreciation at all the love for Midas. A phone call later and I had an appointment set up for that afternoon. I went in, nothing but smiles from behind the counter, and I was on my way with a promise of completion in just a couple of hours. It was enough time to grab lunch, goof off on Yelp for a while, and walk back just as they were finishing up in the time they promised. All of this for about $20 less than what Pep Boys was going to charge me. And, on top of that, they offer a Lifetime Guarantee on their brake pads. Apparently, the next time I'm in need of a new set, I can go down and get a free pair, only needing to pay the labor for slapping them on; this basically means saving around $75 from now on for future brake changes. I mean, c'mon! What more do you want!?! Cheaper, fast service, great work on my car, in the time they promised, even cheaper later on down the road, and, best of all, they don't try and tell you 20+ other things that might be wrong with your car to freak you out into leaving your car for an additional week. I hate when other places do that. Anyway, Midas kicks ass. I'm going there again for ... dude, like everything. Not only have I found my new mechanics, I think I also found the new Best Man at my wedding ... either that or the Mohel at my next son's Bris. read more

Sam helped me while I was in a bind. He was more than happy to help me and saved my butt. I am grateful to Sam and his team. Keep crushing it guys! read more

These guys are the real deal! Jeff and the team at Midas provided exceptional customer service and quick, great work at a very reasonable price. I will certainly be bringing my Tacoma back here and would recommend this shop to anyone. read more

I have used this Midas shop for over a decade and have the utmost trust that they service my family's vehicles correctly and affordable Jeff and his team are the best! read more

I desperately needed new brakes on one of the rainiest days we get here in San Diego and even though they had a full schedule the service manager Sam Ream made a point of taking care of me so that I was safe on the road. I was extremely impressed with his courtesy and professionalism and if you are in need of care repairs and like the idea of having people who care about you, even as a stranger, working on your car, Sam at Midas is your best option! read more

Jeff and Sam at the front desk are very friendly and courteous. I have had problems with service twice on my Mini Cooper. Jeff had me bring back my car and he made sure everything was fixed and in best repair. Thanks, Jeff. You are a real stand up guy. read more

I worked with a gentleman name Sam. He was extremely courteous and professional and took time to help me understand a fairly complex diagnosis. They were crazy busy but he managed to get me in due to some urgent issues on my end. He took the time to give me a few options to save some money and delay non-critical things. Will continue going to Midas and telling friends the same. This is the second time they have saved me major dollars versus competitiors. In a previous stop, a competitor was going to replace my catalytic converter to fix a rattle. Midas put it up on the Jack, welded a heat shield for five bucks and it was done in about 10 minutes read more

I love this place. The owner is so personable and helpful. He always tries to give the best price he can do and works hard to keep to the time frame he gives you. I can always get in when I call for an appt. I love that they can do the same service as the Toyota dealer at a lower cost and in a faster time frame. Granted the Toyota dealer has a much nicer waiting area and a shuttle but those perks are not worth the longer wait and much higher cost. Fantastic service in all ways. read more

I've been bringing my car to Midas for the past 3 or 4 years. The manager, Jeff, is friendly and helpful and I never feel like I'm being scammed or being told my car needs things when it doesn't. This is a shop where I feel the people are honest, which is hard to find in a mechanic. Would definitely recommend this for your car issues and regular maintenance needs. read more

Can't say enough about this Midas location. Came in to have a light changed and Sam totally hooked me up. Did it in minutes with an extra bulb they had, and didn't even charge me. Thanks for the awesome service! read more

Sadly someone stole my catalytic converter-but happily I ended up at Midas and had Sam in my corner! A huge heartfelt thank you to Sam and everyone at Midas for not only being professional but also so kind. You all made a bad situation a lot easier to deal with. I would highly recommend Midas! read more

We just had the best experience with Sam at Midas in Encinitas. Great price on the tires we wanted not just what they had on hand. Sam and Jeff ordered what we wanted. When we arrived for our appointment their phone and Wifi were down Sam was very professional and accommodating. We returned the next day and were successful in getting our tires, so happy with them! in the time we were there we had the opportunity to watch Sam and listen to him work with clients and other auto service personnel. He was unfailingly patient, informative, honest in his advice and observations. Sam is an asset to this Midas location. Do not hesitate to use this location for your Automotive Care. Give Sam and Midas a try you will be surprised ( maybe) very pleased with your experience. Peggy Roberts read more

Midas left a great impression for me when I pulled in with a problem that I, myself, could fix. Dan, a Midas expert, came out to my jeep and identified the problem (messed up hood latch and an overheating engine), fixed what he could in the parking lot, and then advised me on how to fix the remaining problems. When I asked how much, he responded, "Just taking care of our people, have a good day." I will be back to Midas. read more

My car was rattling and I thought it was a loose pan again. Unfortunately I had worn away a set of my brakes! Now I don't know a lot about car stuff, especially brakes, (Jeff explained everything to me though!) All I know is that they went out to grab a part and fixed my brakes all in about 30 minutes! And did not over charge me. Honestly, they could have told me I needed all my brakes fixed and all new parts and I would have said OK! I'll say it again - super honest, good people who really want to help their customers and not rip anyone off. If you are looking for someplace that will not try to lie and get as much money as possible out of you, this is truly the best place you can go! Thank you Jeff and the whole staff! read more

Sam hooked it up with same day service and provided updates frequently. Thank you!

Jeff, Dan and the crew are amazing! They stand by their work. They are friendlier than any mechanic will ever be! Fair in their pricing. They always find time to fit me in. We love taking our cars here and I recommend them to anyone who will listen! We moved to Vista and we still come here! read more

I have brought my Audi, and my daughters 2 cars to Jeff and Travis for 4 years and am very happy with their honest service and never feel they add things that aren't needed read more

These guys went above and beyond to help me fix the breaks on my car for a reasonable price. Highly recommended their services!

These guys are great! Good work at a fair price and just got me in on the fly for a badly needed break job with no appt. So appreciate how helpful they were to me today! read more

Thankful for Jeff and the team at Midas. We've taken our cars to a lot of places in the area and they are by far the most responsive, fair and professional. Highly recommend them. Thanks team! read more

They were quick too pick up the phone and even when i got too shop..quick to speak and get me in...AND then was quick to do the work... and ALSO THIS Sam R guy had the beat customer service and knew his INFORMATION Oh..then the price was quickly paid..cause it was so GREAT I THOUGHT THEY MADE A MISTAKE. THANKS MIDAS AND SAM read more

I have been going to Midas for services for years but I had to compliment Sam on the great customer service he provided on a very busy day. I had an appointment for oil change, the place was packed, a customer barged in interrupting Sam talking to a phone client, then interrupted Sam again when he was trying to continue helping the person waiting at the counter. Sam stayed professional and pleasant to all parties involved. A true professional! My neighbor recommended them 12 years ago and I just keep coming back! read more

Looking for a local shop to get a vehicle inspected last minute. They were able to get me in at the time desired and couldn't be more pleased. Customer service is top notch and you can tell from the initial greeting the care about the customer. Service was quick and reliable. Highly, highly recommend and will return for future service. Mostly dealt with Jeff and he was AWESOME to say the least. Great experience. read more

Love this place! They are nice, honest, efficient and do a great, reasonably-priced and thorough oil change. They also don't try to up-sell me 60-thousand things I don't need. Jeff is front of the house and takes time to be kind, clear, and answers questions. Highly recommend. read more

Jeff (midas manager) is still providing excellent customer service. I took my 2006 forester to midas encinitas for nearly 6 years. Always great, honest service and never any unnecessary add ons. Today my 18 yo son took his used Lexus to diagnose power steering issue. Midas team found no issue (my husband thinks may have been loose wire to electric component), and charged him $0 vs quoted diagnosis price of around $170. My son drove it home with a smile from ear to ear. Of course he'll be returning to midas for maintenance. Thx Jeff and midas team! read more