I have a 2018 Chevy Traverse that's about to hit 100,000 miles, and as sometimes happens around that point, quite a few things have started going wrong. As a result, I've made several visits to North County Auto Service for different issues. One of the first things that stood out to me was the professionalism of Mike and Wrex in the front office. They're straightforward, friendly, and honest about what your vehicle needs, even when having the work done at their shop isn't necessarily your best option. I also appreciated the way they treated me and my vehicle. My Traverse is pushing 100K and definitely has its share of wear and tear, but they've always been respectful and even complimentary about it. There was never any of the condescending attitude you sometimes get when bringing an older vehicle into a shop. More importantly, I trust their diagnoses. I've brought the Traverse in more than once expecting an expensive repair, only to have them tell me otherwise. One time I was convinced the air-conditioning system needed to be replaced. They diagnosed it properly and determined it simply needed to be recharged correctly, saving me from a much more expensive repair. Are they the cheapest shop around? Probably not. But I've learned that the cheapest repair can become the most expensive one if it isn't done correctly the first time. With North County Auto Service, I feel confident that I'm getting an honest diagnosis and quality work. They've earned their excellent reputation. If you're someone who gets nervous about taking your car to a mechanic because you're worried about being taken advantage of, this is the kind of shop you want to find. read more

The guys are North County Auto are THE BEST auto shop in town. I switched to them a few years ago after being ripped off by another shop up the block. They are honest and fair on pricing, and make you feel comfortable the second you walk in. I encourage anyone looking for a trustworthy mechanic to give North County Auto their business. read more

The quality of customer service over the phone was below par. I called in just to see if I can get a rough estimate and the guy couldn't even do that for me read more

Horrible shop, way over priced an an they have no clue what they're doing. They had our car for over a week and never fixed anything, I had to replace the gas cap for an EVAP leak they couldn't find. They say they smogged it with a brand new catalytic converter called us told us to come pick it up, we pick it up drive 1 mile, now have a p0301, replace VVT sensor an can't drive it. Called to tell them and they say I can bring it back for them to diagnose it again. Wouldn't recommend them to anyone! read more

Great service! I had a routine checkup for my 2017 Honda Civic Sport. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Price was reasonable. Service was timely and well done. I'll definitely be going here for all of my auto maintenance needs! read more

NCAS had so many great reviews so I decided to take my Jeep Rubicon there to get differential fluid mtnce. The reviews were spot on ! They got me in right away. Mike, the owner, was super nice (with a great smile ) he explained the process to me. Mike & crew completed the req service in a timely manner, checked all other fluid status and gave me better pricing compared to the dealers. 5 star quality & customer service ! Will definitely come back to get scheduled Mtnce for my other cars. I'm so happy I found an auto repair shop I can trust read more

This place is a gem! They got me in and out so fast, made everything simple, and were incredibly kind the whole time. You can tell they really value honesty--they explained everything clearly and didn't try to take advantage of me at all. On top of that, their prices were super fair. I finally feel like I found an auto shop I can trust! Thank you Rex read more

Mike is the most honest guy in the business. Great value and the work was excellent . If you want a company that is competent and very fair with No surprises. NCAS is place for you. Jim T read more

Mike is such a great person and very knowledgeable. Definitely someone you can trust. George is amazing, skilled and professionally clean work. truly amazing and knows work hat he's doing. Trust him with my vehicles The work and value he puts in, amazing. Rex is great and pleasant to work with. Such a great team! read more

Amazing amazing I was so very stressed about where to take my car after needing a towe ... I am so thankful for Mike and Rex and the team at this place. I wasn't made to feel dumb with my lack of knowledge regarding my car. Unfortunately, I am that girl who should know more about how her car works, but doesn't. They didn't treat me any different and were still very willing to talk to talk to my guy over the phone since he wanted to know what was going I too but at work when I had to get towed in. They explained everything to me several times and told me what they felt needed and even didn't need to get done, when I asked. Also made me feel better about my Lexus, about it being a good car even with the amount of miles I have in it! Very friendly place and very helpful.. I was also so thankful when I got a follow up text asking how my car was after the service! Thank you! read more

Poor Quality of Service also they price gauged you. I had a terrible experience with them. My car broke down in oceanside. Had to tow it to them because of AAA service. I'm from San Diego and I have never had any issues with previous mechanics in my life. Unfortunately I had no choice but to take them to this guys. The issue is that my car is European and only need it a alternator swap not only they wanted 800 for a alternator which is extremely rip off since my Volvo is a 2007 so I got the alternator under 300 bucks then he calls me and says is the EMG then he claim it was the computer. Well I got him all the parts and decided to do a modify supposedly my computer was damage which was not true! My key just to register so to make things worse they sclean their hands from the damages and held my car for a month and now he can't fix it?' So I call the Bureau of automotive file a claim and they refuse to fix it so then they ask them to waive the storage and now it has turned into. Nightmare and that is going legal the problem is they don't know nothing about European cars and classic cars also he told me it was my fault because I did not work with him?! That's intentional malice and now it has escalated to legal because my car is not longer functional I had that car for ions and is impossible to brake a Volvo and this guy cost me my car and my work so now I have to go legal! Please don't take the car to this shop they are not there to help you at all,they are there to stick you with a bill on unnecessary repairs then they screw up with your electrical system! The shop and the main manager are the problem is more the owner! I don't care if they been around since the 80s most of this guys are not there to help you only to upsell and brake your car! Now I lost my Volvo and it has been donated to charity and now I have to take legal steps and actions to get them to assume responsibility! read more

North County Auto Service provides perfect service every time. I have been coming here for years and they are friendly, fast, and reliable. There is no reason to go anywhere else. Thanks NCAS. read more

Great trustworthy shop that will get your car fixed at an honest price. Mike and Rex are always wonderful to work with.

I had to have my Kia's check engine sensor investigated and professionally diagnosed. This auto service in Oceanside was recommended in Yelp. The manager was very helpful and gave my car to his best mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic had me look at what he was doing and fully explained his findings. Unfortunately for me, the news wasn't good. But, North County Auto in Oceanside treated me great, and the cost was worth every penny. I left fully understanding what my engine required. I would definitely take my vehicles to North County Auto, in Oceanside. I recommend them to everyone. read more

I originally went to North County Auto Service based on review I found on Yelp. I did not find a Jeep dealer in my area that got any favorable reviews so I thought I'd give them a try. They gave me an estimate based on the 100,000 mile service. Shortly after I left they called to say there was a problem with the oil cooler seals. I went back and they showed me the problem. I agreed to the additional work which they completed the next day. They did not use any after market parts because they said they didn't trust them to fix the problem. I will defiantly be returning for any service in the future. read more

I'll keep my review short and sweet. These guys took great care of me throughout the entire process. I scheduled an appointment online and got confirmation soon after. I was scheduled at 8:30 the next day to get a headlight fixed and tire pressure gauge adjusted, and they called me at 9:30 to come and pick up my car. I never felt pressured and I feel like they gave me a very fair price for the service. The reviews don't lie! Hoping I won't need to see these guys for a while, but when that engine light turns on, I'll definitely make NCAS my first and only call read more

Thank you again for the great work, on Monday we had an upcoming trip to Arizona and didn't need an issue. Always love your service and we will continue to be loyal customers and not just because you are within walking distance. read more

Found them on yelp after tried a few other mechanics, safe to say i will definitely be back, very thorough with their work, great communication, always let you know whats going on with your car and what it needs and they are just great people. I highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have been having our vehicles serviced by them for more than 15 years. We have had everything from break jobs, tune ups, shocks replaced, to general service. Their service has always been quality work with a smile and done in a timely manner. We trust them completely with any service we need done at reasonable prices. read more

This place is great! I've brought my cars here for a few years now and I completely trust them! Rex is super nice and explained things to me in a way I understood. Car repairs are super stressful and no one wants to deal with them. But when you have to - I recommend North County Auto Service! Thanks guys read more

From the moment I walked in I was so blessed Rex was like my Hero! I was so stressed out coming in! my car was done within 24 hoursI came in to get my heater fixed and on my way there my car was literally dying on the freeway. They fixed my car so perfect. It runs smooth. It feels great. Theyre honest excellent pricing excellent customer service making you feel like everythings gonna be just fine and it was thank you so much for being such a blessing to me. Excellent mechanics! . My referral was definitely on point when he sent me there thank you Rex thank you team. I cant believe Im driving the same car that I drove in there, night and day difference God bless you All read more

I have been taking my car to this auto shop for quite few years now and I have never been disappointed. Actually, I have referred few people to them, and they became regulars like me. it's convenient, clean place, and close by. Thank you Rex and Mike, and your crew for the great service. Job well done! read more

Recently bought a nice SAAB 9-5 with low mileage at a fair price. Many nice cars on the lot, and being from out of town, the sandwich shop nearby told us they had a good reputation locally. read more

They were great, on time, on budget, well done! The work took care of and corrected the issue!

Amazing service from Rex as soon as you walk in. He gave me a price that we agreed on and the team helped me ASAP for an oil change. I couldn't recommend this business more! I've never felt more trustworthy with a mechanic. As we all know mechanics can be hard to come by, whether it's price or services. These folks here will help you every step of the way. read more

I've been coming to this shop for years for service and have had much better work done here than at the dealship. exceleent work and work is finished in a timely manner and fair pricing. they treat customers well here and I dont have to worry about lack of communication while my car is being repaired. thanks so much! read more

5 star service! Mike went above and beyond to help me get my car ready for a road trip. Dropped my car off, easy breezy check--in! Mike even arranged to pick me up at the train station! What service! Their shop is clean and runs smoothly and so does my car! I'll be back! Highly recommend! read more

I can't thank Jose enough! Took my car in on Monday picked it up on Wednesday looking beautiful and perfect! Another shop wanted 2x the money and would take 5 days. Jose even gave me a ride home! Go see him if you need repairs- he is honest, reliable, reasonable, fast and did an excellent job! Thanks Jose! read more

Well I read the reviews and was excited but when you hang up on me twice in the middle of me explaining my issue I got nothing but bad things to say about you and you haven't even touched my vehicle. If this is the way you handle customers on the phone I can only imagine how you are in person. NO THANK YOU!!! read more

Once again Mike and his team have provided exemplary service! I was driving on the 78 earlier and heard a loud scraping sound. I pulled off safely to see if it was my tire. My tires were all fine. I resumed driving and once home I looked at the undercarriage and saw the front protective cover was hanging on with only 2 bolts. I contacted North County Auto Service and within a few minutes Mike responded that he could help me, mind you this is almost 4:30 p.m. and they close at 5. I headed over and they immediately put my car up on the lift and assessed what was wrong. They fixed the problem in under 10 minutes and I was on my way. I am always a satisfied customer with Mike and his team but going above and beyond in a situation like this is why I am LOYAL to this business. Sometimes the little things have a far bigger impact than you think. Thanks again North County Auto Service! You guys are awesome! read more

Just moved to Oceanside, missing my great Auto shop in San Diego, I needed a new outer mirror on my car, rather fast. Driving without the mirror is just unsafe! I saw the good reviews on Yelp & thought to try it. Well, I was not disappointed! The mirror had to be ordered so I had to come back.... the very next day! I could wait for the work to be done, since it was sprayed with the perfect color of my 21 y/o Toyota! Before I got deep into my book while waiting, it was all done & I had the rest of the day. I was treated professional but with the 'warm' friendly touch. If you need reliable work done on your car, go to North County Auto Service, hands down! read more

Mike the owner is the absolute best! Very trustworthy, great communication, integrity in their work and always try to bring a competitive price without compromising quality! Grateful to have them near - I send all my friends their way too. read more

I recently brought my 1981 Jeep CJ-8 to North County Auto because I failed the California Smog test. They are my go to shop whenever I have problems with my jeep. I know when I take it there they will get the problem resolved and corrected with their highly trained mechanical staff. Mike the owner is outstanding and stands behind his work. This time Jorge repaired my vehicle. As it turned out my throttle body assembly was bad, and the fuel pressure regulator was faulty causing less fuel to be introduced into the combustion chamber which caused my engine to run lean, I also had many vacuum leaks. All were fixed and my jeep is running great. North County Auto diligently worked to get my jeep through this painful process of the California SMOG test. I have used only North County Auto for my Jeep over the past 14 years and they never let me down. I highly recommend this shop and their professionally trained mechanics. read more

The service advisors were excellent. They made sure to only recommend maintenance that was absolutely necessary, and they even helped me make a plan for future maintenance that's not needed at the moment but would be good over time. I appreciate their honesty and the fact they were able to get me in and out in one day. I got there first thing in the morning and they had my car for me by close of business. I will make the trip from LA County down there just to have them service my car in the future. read more

Really appreciate the great work Rex and the team at North County Auto did on my 2015 Nissan NV200 And 2013 Kia Soul. Definitely recommend them for all your vehicle services. read more

Been taking my car to Mike and his crew for 8 or 9 years now. They have taken such good care of me and my car over the years. This last visit included some major work and I couldn't be happier with the quality of service. I'e had my car back for weeks and still marvel at how well it drives and sounds again! I brought my close friend to them when she was in need of a reliable and talented mechanic. Now she makes the long trip twice a year just to get her car serviced here! read more

Excellent service as always. They never "oversell" me as has been my experience with other shops. Thank you Rex and Mike!

Mike at N. County Auto displays an exceptional example of what customer service, quality workmanship, ethics & affordable prices should be in today's world. This is likely the reason they have got raving reviews & have been in business for over 28 years! My 1st experience was a few yrs ago on my 66 PONTIAC GTO, believe me I did my research as I dont just drop off a classic like that anywhere. This time it was a 08 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It died right on coast hwy while driving IDK I had it towed there & the next morning Rex called me twice letting me know that had my car & were happy to get it running again soon so I could be on the rd again. It ended up being a bad starting coil which is labor intensive to access so I had them replace all 3 that were old so I wouldn't have to do it again or be stranded from that. The next day it was ready. Thank you! I highly reccomend them! read more

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I'm so grateful I found this auto repair shop. My 5 year old car needed a thorough inspection + oil change and I was told by the dealership (6 months ago) that the back brake pads needed to be replaced "soon". I was skeptical since the car had about 30,000 miles but wanted to be sure. After a thorough inspection at North County Auto Service, Mike (the owner) was very honest and said the car is in really excellent condition. He said it didn't need any work and could easily go another 10,000 miles without a major service. They looked at the brakes specifically and gave me the exact measurement of the pads, and said replacement at this point is not necessary. I suppose car dealership service departments are like western medicine where they lump everyone into one big bucket to give "recommendations", rather than looking at the specific individual. The same was true for my car -- we don't drive super aggressively so there isn't much wear and tear. Thanks, Mike! For looking at my car's specific needs... You've got a customer for life. read more

It's so hard to know if you can trust certain auto shops. 100% trust these guys and know that my car is in good hands! They are more than willing to get me in when something is urgent and always follow up with excellent customer service. I highly recommend! read more